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

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,...