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Tamworth up for three awards in Midlands-wide art contest - Thu, 22 Feb 2018

Tamworth Borough Council has been shortlisted for three top awards in a Midlands-wide competition recognising the best of the best in arts and entertainment – and your votes are now needed to bring

Outdoor Cinema film choices revealed following public vote - Thu, 22 Feb 2018

Almost 700 movie lovers have voted to decide the two films that are shown at this year’s popular Outdoor Cinema in Tamworth Castle Grounds.

Visit Tamworth for half-term holiday fun - Thu, 22 Feb 2018

There’s plenty to keep families entertained in Tamworth during the February half-term, from dragon hunting and adventure golf, to free craft activities and sports.

Tamworth’s year of Aethelflaed: Major events planned to mark ‘warrior queen’ anniversary - Thu, 22 Feb 2018

2018 is a very special year in Tamworth as it marks 1,100 years since the death of one of the most powerful and influential women in Anglo-Saxon England.

The Assems behind the scenes - Pre-construction phase - Tue, 13 Feb 2018

 

Take a look around behind the scenes of Tamworth Assembly Rooms before it was handed over to start it's big makeover.

Latest pictures reveal progress on Tamworth Assembly Rooms refurbishment project - Fri, 02 Feb 2018

Work to transform Tamworth Assembly Rooms into a modern theatre fit for 21^st century audiences is progressing well as the historic building’s interior is cleared to make way for a new de

The Beatles 55 year anniversary - Tue, 30 Jan 2018

February 1st 1963. 55 years ago The Beatles played Tamworth Assembly Rooms

Which films do you want to watch at 2018 Outdoor Cinema? - Tue, 23 Jan 2018

Movie lovers are being invited to choose the films that are shown at this year’s Outdoor Cinema in Tamworth Castle Grounds, after a hugely successful sell-out event the past five years.

A multi-million pound project to transform Tamworth Assembly Rooms into a modern theatre fit for 21st century audiences is underway. - Fri, 12 Jan 2018

You may have been wandering past The Assems’ or perhaps catching a bus outside over the past year and wondered what has been happening beyond its iconic façade?

Construction phase to begin on iconic Tamworth Assembly Rooms refurbishment project - Mon, 04 Dec 2017

A multi-million pound project to transform Tamworth Assembly Rooms into a modern theatre fit for 21st century audiences is about to get underway in earnest, with construction work due to start in t

Completed Catch Art project creates a buzz around Tamworth - Thu, 16 Nov 2017

A community project to transform a series of bus shelters across Tamworth has now been completed, thanks to the help of local artists and around 700 school children.

Touring theatre continues with transatlantic music journey coming to town - Thu, 16 Nov 2017

Theatre is continuing on tour in Tamworth this Sunday November 19, with the unique vocals and harmonies of James Hickman and Dan Cassidy in Concert at St Francis Church.