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Ankerside's Christmas Decorations already up

So, we are in early November, Halloween has just passed as has Bonfire Night, this weekend also see’s the 2nd Tamworth Firework Spectacular but, Tamworth is already being dressed for the Christmas season.

Is this to early?  Everyone knows that this year has seen the longest recession in our lifetime, so is this just a way for the shops to spread the Christmas period as long as possible?

Ankerside Shopping Centre have already got their annual decorations up and the Christmas lights are now being put up throughout the town centre for the great switch on late in November (27).

When are you putting your Christmas Decorations up?

Urban Fusion Dance Crew - Pic: TBC

The Urban Fusion Dance Crew will be performing before the eagerly anticipated Tamworth Firework Spectacular.

The dance crew which have been dubbed as Tamworth’s answer to Diversity will be performing a range of dances between 7pm and the beginning of the fireworks, keeping the thousands expected to descend on the Castle Grounds entertained before the start of the firework display.

The UFBC is made up of people aged from 4 through 26, was setup a year ago by Professional Dance teacher, Lucy Turner, will be showing their latest choreographed moves with the use of white gloves and neon paint.

Lucy said:

“My ultimate aim is to encourage so many young people into Street Dance in the Tamworth area. It promotes confidence, a healthy lifestyle and most of all enjoyment. Keeping young people active an engaged in activities out of school is my main priority… especially when they perform at large scale events such as this one… it’s the most rewarding job in the world… I am very proud of each and everyone of my members”.

So to catch UFDC and the Fire Eater’s, be sure to get to Tamworth Castle Grounds early.  Tamworth Borough Council are expecting more people than last year, especially with the weather being forecast as fair (see the MetCheck report here).  Last year saw some 12,000 people brave the bad weather to see Tamworth’s first Firework Spectacular in decades.

Tamworth Blog will be there, photos from the event and also video of the firework display will be posted on Tamworth Blog exclusively early next week.   We will also open up a FlickR photo group for you to share your photos of the Fireworks with everyone who reads the blog. On top of this, we will also be live tweeting from the event using our @TamworthLive account.  See you there.

A Christmas Carol 3D

Our friends at Odeon Tamworth are giving two tickets away to a film of your choice again this week.  To stand a chance of winning, simply answer a question based on the review of this weeks new movie, Disney’s A Christmas Carol 3D (PG)

Who´s in it?

Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman, Robin Wright Penn, Colin Firth

What´s the plot?

Starring Jim Carey, Gary Oldman and Colin Firth, ‘Disney’s A Christmas Carol’ brings the timeless Dickens Christmas classic alive using the latest, groundbreaking 3-D technology.

When the ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Future pay miserly Ebenezer Scrooge (Jim Carrey) a visit, he must face up to his mistakes and change his ways before it is too late.

To win tickets to ODEON cinema just answer the following question

Who’s voice is used for Ebenezer Scrooge ?

To enter the competition, email odeoncompetition@tamworthblog.co.uk the correct answer and your name and address. The competition closes at midnight on Wednesday 11 November. Winners will be picked out of a hat and announced on the Tamworth Blog website.

What's On Guide

A Guide showing the big events running at Tamworth Castle throughout the new year is now available from the Tamworth Tourist Information Centre.

The Guide details all the events running throughout 2010 at our Saxon Castle, including Ghost Hunting events, Re-enactments, tours and banquets.

Have you tried the events?

More information can be found at www.tamworthcastle.co.uk.

Odeon Tamworth

The Film times for Odeon Tamworth this week. Films running from Friday November 6 through to Thursday November 12.

9 (12A)
1hr40m Contains moderate sustained threat
No Guest Passes
1hr45m
Sat-Sun 11:10

A Christmas Carol 3D (PG)
2hr00m
No Guest Passes
Fri 13:50 16:20 18:50 21:20
Sat-Sun 11:20 13:50 16:20 18:50 21:20
Mon-Tue 16:20 18:50 21:20
Wed 13:50 16:20 18:50 21:20
Thu 16:20 18:50 21:20

A Christmas Carol 2D (PG)
2hr00m
No Guest Passes
Fri 15:10 17:40 20:20
Sat-Sun 12:40 15:10 17:40 20:20
Mon-Thu 15:10 17:40 20:20

Cirque Du Freak:The Vampires Assistant (12A)
2hr10m Contains moderate violence and fantasy horror images
Fri 15:20
Sat-Sun 12:10 15:20
Mon-Thu 15:20

Cloudy With A chance Of Meatballs (U)
1hr30m
Sat-Sun 11:30

Fame (PG)
2hr10m
Sat-Sun 11:00

Harry Brown (18)
2hr05m
Advanced Screenings
Wed 21:00
Thu 18:30 21:00

Jennifers Body (15)
2hr05m
Fri 15:50 18:10 20:30
Sat-Sun 13:30 15:50 18:10 20:30
Mon-Thu 15:50 18:10 20:30 (more…)

The winner of this weeks Odeon Competition is Damon Smyth from Tamworth who answered last weeks questions correctly.  The Question was:

What Is Jennifer’s best friend called?

The answer was Needy