Local vets win big at prestigious awards! Local Tamworth practice, Bright Side Vets has been recognised at the BestUKVets Awards 2026, taking home Best in County for Staffordshire The award places Bright Side Vets among the veterinary teams most highly praised by their own clients, recognising the care, compassion and service they provide every day. The award was presented on Thursday 18th June at Thames Rowing Club in Putney, during a warm and joyful celebration that brought

By Schoolreaders One in four children leave primary school unable to read to the expected standard. This is a crossroads with far-reaching consequences. Without solid reading foundations, these children enter secondary education already behind, struggling to access the curriculum, losing confidence, and facing diminished life chances before they have had a chance to spread their wings. Literacy unlocks every other subject, and without it, too many young people are being locke

By Tamworth Ladies Choir Tamworth Ladies’ Choir are seeking a new Musical Director to replace the brilliant Hilary Griffiths who is leading us in her final concert on December 6th 2026. The choir was founded in 1990 and since then has only had three Musical Directors. During the thirty six years since its formation it has gained a reputation for fine singing with amazing harmonies. The new Musical Director will be expected to help us maintain that reputation and take us forwa

Quality Cake Company, a local family run business based in Fazeley, have been asked to re-create the cake of one of the most talked about weddings of the year! When we received the call from The Sun newspaper, it was one of those moments that instantly grabbed our attention. We were told they were planning a competition where one lucky couple could win a recreation of key elements from Venezuela Fury and Noah Price's wedding, including everything from the dress and rings to t

Tamworth Guide Dog volunteers are enjoying another successful fundraising year thanks to the support of local businesses and the generosity of the general public. In addition to their bucket collections at local stores, in 2026 they are holding a Race Night at Kettlebrook WMC, Tame Street, Kettlebrook B77 1AH on Saturday 6th June where there will be the opportunity to place a bet on some on-screen fun races. Doors open at 7pm for 7.30. Entrance is £1. There will be bingo, a r

Glascote Community Managed Library is 10 years old on 22nd June! Run by volunteers we have come a long way in 10 years. With 11 regular groups – a book club (of course!), Chair-obics, Scrabble and Backgammon and two craft groups. Activities for babies and children up to school age to learn, and play with Lego Club every Saturday between 10 and 11am. We also participate in the Summer Reading Challenge for under 11’s to help them keep reading during the holidays. Gone are th

This is a very special year as Middleton, near Tamworth, is proud to be holding its 100th Village Fete on Saturday, 11th July, on the Village Green and plans are underway to make it the best yet! Middleton’s first Fete was held in August 1925, and with a break due to Covid, the 100th fete is upon us in 2026. Back then it was fun for a gathering of villagers, raising funds for the church. Now it is still a fete but greatly enhanced, open to a wider audience and all proceeds

Plans are now well under way for the choirs visit to the Isle of Wight this coming August! A concert with Newchurch Male Voice Choir has been organised for one afternoon and there is the possibility of singing on the last evening at Warners Norton Grange Hotel which is accommodating the choir for their visit. In the meantime, the ladies are rehearsing for their annual summer concert on Sunday 2nd August at St Editha’s Church Community Rooms, College Lane in Tamworth when it

Ashby Show, one of the region’s longest-running countryside events, celebrates its 110th show in 2026. First held on Saturday 3rd September 1904 at the Bath Grounds in Ashby de la Zouch, the event was originally created to promote the advancement of livestock breeding through friendly competition, while giving farmers the opportunity to socialise and trade breeding stock. Over the years, the show has become a much-loved annual tradition, only pausing during the First and Seco

Over the last 25 years, the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire has grown from an inspired idea and muddy fields into a flourishing vibrant landscape of Remembrance, reflection and shared stories. In 2026, the Arboretum will mark 25 years since officially opening to the public. Throughout the year, they’ll be celebrating the stories, milestones, and moments that have shaped their story so far, as they look to the future, with a special programme of exciting exhibitio

Burton & District Mind are excited to announce two Silent Disco events coming to Tamworth in May, with the proceeds from ticket sales going towards funding sports projects to support mental health in Tamworth! The two Silent Discos are taking place on Sunday 3rd May…Family Silent Disco: from 3:30pm – 5pmEvening Silent Disco: from 6:30pm – 8pmTicket prices are: Kids - £5 / Adults £10The discos will be taking place at the Tamworth Assembly Rooms. This is set to be a great day o

Proud to Be Part of Tamworth, by Bright Side Vets After nearly ten years of dreaming, Bright Side Vets was brought to life with one big goal… to make going to the vets a more positive experience for everyone. We are an independent, family run practice with a simple philosophy, treat every pet as if they were our own, & every client like family. We first opened our doors in Swadlincote, & over ten years later our beautiful Tamworth site followed. Over the past couple of years,

by Tamworth Ladies Choir Following their very successful concerts in 2025 to celebrate 35 years since their formation, Tamworth Ladies’ Choir are now preparing and rehearsing for a busy schedule in 2026. On 21st March 2026 they are going to sing at a concert in Rugby with the Woodland Singers Ladies’ Choir. This choir joined us for an enjoyable concert at St Editha’s Church in May 2025. The very talented Hilary Griffiths is the Musical Director of both choirs so it should be

by Tamworth Castle Bowls Club Many people who wander down Lady Bank on their way to the castle or park will wonder what is behind the green door they see on their right. Behind the historic listed wall lies Tamworth Castle Bowls Club. The club itself has been in existence for over 200 years with the first records being in 1814. It has many well known past members including Sir Robert Peel MP and Captain Townshend, the first Mayor of Tamworth. Originally belonging to the Tow

Fresh independent shops in Tamworth for a new shopping experience. An exciting variety of independent businesses are on their way to Tamworth town centre, bringing things like pottery painting, craft workshops and healthy food to the high street. Four new ventures have been confirmed as the first tenants of Town Hall Place - Tamworth Borough Council’s new affordable retail hub for start-ups and small businesses. Brew health and wellness café is a new health and wellness café

by Evelyn Jeffries, Tamworth & Lichfield RNLI Branch Tamworth & Lichfield RNLI Fundraising Branch has announced a refreshed committee and new evening meeting schedule following a highly successful 2025 fundraising year. Throughout 2025, volunteers represented the RNLI at major local events including Lichfield Bower Festival, Fuse Festival, Statfold Railway, Alrewas Show, Huddlesford Heritage Gathering and Chasewater Railway Charity Day, with additional street and supermarket

Unpaid caregivers from across the region came together on Thursday 27 November at The Cathedral Hotel in Lichfield for Grace Cares’ latest Care Club: Support Session for Unpaid Caregivers. The event offered a warm, supportive environment for those caring for loved ones with mobility or physical needs, blending practical training with community connection. The manual handling training led by Rohan Fox, NHS Physiotherapist with the CIS Team, offered a hands-on session focused o

by Life in Place from Anchor developments For many of us, the home we raised a family in becomes a landscape of cherished memories—and increasingly, unnecessary maintenance. We often hear the term 'downsizing,' but it suggests a reduction in life. We prefer to think of it as right-sizing: making a conscious, joyful choice to step into a future where your home supports your life, rather than dominating it. This is the philosophy at the heart of Mill Place, Sutton Coldfield’s n

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