Samuel Parkes Born in Tamworth in 1815, Parkes was a private in the 4th Light Dragoons.     He was the first private soldier to receive the Victoria Cross in 1857 for his bravery during the Charge of the Light Brigade, where he saved the life of a trumpeter by fighting off six Cossacks. He was later taken prisoner when his sword was shot from his hand.  Samuel was born in Tamworth and he worked as a labourer before joining the 4th Queens Own Light Dragoons in 1831, aged just

Grace Cares is inviting unpaid caregivers to two upcoming Care Club sessions designed to offer practical help, connection, and expert guidance: Face-to-face Care Club:  Moving & handling made safer, practical tips with an NHS physiotherapist from 10am -12pm on Thursday 27 th  November 2025 (venue shared on registration). Online Care Club:  Caring for someone with dementia offering advice and Q&A with Wonda, Admiral Nurse (Dementia UK) on Friday 5 th  December 2025, from 10:30

For half a century, the name Gardner has been synonymous with bathrooms and kitchens in Tamworth. Colin Gardner, the man behind the...

Tamworth is poised to reconnect with a pivotal and powerful chapter of its industrial past. Thanks to a successful grant application from...

With the 2025/26 football season now well under-way, lets look at where our clubs currently sit, on and off the field. Aston Villa –...

Following the great success of their 35th Anniversary concert on 3rd August Tamworth Ladies’ Choir have their next performance organised....

Richard Winterton Auctioneers has announced a new partnership with Grace Cares. The family firm carries out around a dozen house...

Ontex, a leading global provider of personal hygiene products, is proud to partner with Grace Cares, an award-winning not-for-profit...

Join Jill in her energetic fundraising for Breast Cancer and have fun! Austrey resident, Jill Hayward, 64, has recently started a series...

Step into a summer of curiosity and wonder at the National Memorial Arboretum. From 19 July - 31 August, ‘Wondrous Trees’ - a free...

Discover local talent this 7th & 8th June at Middleton Hall Courtyard! Join us at Middleton Hall & Gardens Courtyard for our next Artisan...

by Sue Tact, Central Area Chairman The British Final of One Act Plays represents the four countries who host the British Final each year...

by Tamworth Guide Dogs Tamworth Guide Dog volunteers are enjoying another successful fundraising year thanks to the support of local...

by Tamworth Ladies Choir Tamworth Ladies’ Choir are holding their Spring Concert on Saturday 24th May 2025 at St Editha’s Church,...

by The National Memorial Arboretum Armed Forces Day is the Nation’s chance to show support for the people who make up the Armed Forces...

by Tamworth Borough Council The people of Britain will come together on Thursday 8th May, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day,...

By Buzzards Valley As the chill of winter fades and the first signs of spring emerge, there’s no better time to reconnect with nature and...

At the National Memorial Arboretum To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, the National Memorial...

by Tamworth & Lichfield RNLI After such a successful 200th Anniversary Year, we’re launching our 2026 programme of events with high hopes...

Drone Show at Tamworth Castle Marks Broadband Evolution If you spotted lights in the sky last Wednesday 5th March, it was a celebration...