Thursday 1st May 2025

Welcome to this week's InBurton Insider.

The May Day Bank Holiday weekend is upon us - and for once, it looks like the weather has decided to play nice. With sunshine on the cards and a bumper line-up of local events, there’s no excuse not to get out and soak up some Staffordshire springtime.

First though, a quiet cheer for Burton Albion, who secured their League One status this week with a hard-fought 1–1 draw against Wigan. Considering they were rock bottom on Boxing Day, it’s been quite the turnaround.

This weekend in Burton is bursting with variety: Friday night brings live music at The Crown in Yoxall, comedy at The Brewhouse, and classic tunes at Burton Bridge Inn’s Vinyl Vibes. Saturday serves up VE Day nostalgia at the National Memorial Arboretum, 80s flair at Uttoxeter Racecourse, the return of the Burton Floating Market, chakra workshops, family fundays, and Motown in Stretton. Things wind down gently on Sunday and Monday with Steaming Days at Clay Mills, a 9-mile waterside walk, Newborough’s Well Dressing, and the ever-charming Ticknall Village Fete.

Whatever your plans, let’s make the most of the sunshine, the community spirit, and the sheer variety on offer this weekend. Just don’t blink - or you might miss something brilliant.

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What's On in Burton this week?

Note: You can click on most events to see more details of that event.

Thursday 1st May
Salsa on Thursday at Burton Caribbean Centre (Weekly)
Epic Smartphone Quiz Night at The Corner House (Weekly)
Quiz Night at The Anglesey Arms, Winshill

Friday 2nd May
Vinyl Vibes Backyard Session at Burton Bridge Inn
Brew-ha-ha-house Comedy at The Brewhouse
Errol Cole at The Crown Inn, Yoxall
Richard Snow at The Crown, Stapenhill
Karaoke at The Olde Royal Oak
Karaoke at The Wyggy

Saturday 3rd May
The Year Was 1945 (VE Day Celebrations) at National Memorial Arboretum
80s Raceday and Entertainment at Uttoxeter Racecourse
Chakras Balancing Workshop at Branston Golf Club
From Stage to Screen at The Brewhouse
Burton Floating Market at Shobnall Leisure Complex
Family Funday at The Mill House, Stretton
Northern Soul & Motown Night at Stretton Social Club
Woodstone at The Leopard, Tutbury
Cortez at South Stapenhill Social Club
Rattler at The Olde Royal Oak
Fuel Injection live at Burton Banter


Sunday 4th May
Burton Floating Market at Shobnall Leisure Complex
Steaming Day at Clay Mills Victorian Pumping Station
Barton Marina & Branston Water Park 9-Mile Walk
Reggae Party at The Leopard
Sham Radio Live at The Roebuck Inn
Julie Tickle at The 3 Horseshoes, Barton
Midlands Open Mic at The Olde Royal Oak
Rebecca Done War Time Tribute Show at The Leopard, Tutbury
 

Monday 5th May (May Day Bank Holiday)
Steaming Day at Clay Mills Victorian Pumping Station
Burton Floating Market at Shobnall Leisure Complex
Newborough Well Dressing in Newborough
Paul Gillies at The Bubble Inn, Coton in the Elms
Ticknall Village Fete

Brewers Complete the Great Escape – League One Status Secured!

Burton Albion have done it!

Tuesday night’s 1–1 draw against Wigan Athletic at the Pirelli Stadium was more than just a decent result - it was the point that confirmed League One survival for the Brewers, capping off a remarkable turnaround under manager Gary Bowyer.

It’s a huge achievement, especially when you remember where we were just a few months ago. On Boxing Day, Burton were rock bottom of the League One table. Dead last. Written off by many. But under Bowyer’s calm leadership, the team dug deep, strung together results, and clawed their way back from the brink.

The grit, the belief, and the unity - both on the pitch and in the stands - have made all the difference. This has been a true team effort, fuelled by determination and backed by a small but loyal fanbase that never stopped believing.

So here’s to the Great Escape of 2025 - a season that might not end with silverware, but certainly ends with pride. League One football is staying in Burton. And frankly, it’s right where it belongs.

Well done, lads. Up the Brewers! 🍻

What's On in Burton next week?

Tuesday 6th May
Shrek the Musical at The Brewhouse
Quiz Night at The Sump (Weekly)
Quiz Night at The Dragon, Willington (Weekly)
Communi-Tea (Make friends over a cuppa) at The Mill House, Stretton (Weekly)

Wednesday 7th May
Psychic & Spiritual Show at The Anglesey Arms, Winshill
Have Tea with a Pony at Scropton Horse Centre (Weekly)
Quiz Night at The Mill House, Stretton (Weekly)
Shrek the Musical at The Brewhouse

Thursday 8th May
Midlands Football League Cup Final at Stapenhill FC
VE Day Anniversary Spectacular at Planters, Bretby Lane
Salsa on Thursday at Burton Caribbean Centre (Weekly)
Epic Smartphone Quiz Night at The Corner House (Weekly)
Quiz Night at The Anglesey Arms, Winshill

Friday 9th May
Calling Planet Earth at Burton Town Hall
Just Adam at The Crossing
Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell at The Albion
Karaoke at The Olde Royal Oak
Karaoke at The Wyggy
Celebrate Victory in Europe with GSG at South Stapenhill Social Club
Ryan Jones at The Crown, Stapenhill
Paul Jones at The Monk's Bridge, Stretton

Saturday 10th May
VE Day Celebration in Branston (Concert plus Lancaster Bomber Flypast)
VE Day Celebration in Newhall
VE Day Garden Party at The Oak & Ivy
Dirty Bomb at The Elms
Uttoxeter Antique, Collectors & Vintage Fair
Daytime Disco at Stretton Social Club
The Deloreans at The Olde Royal Oak
Paul Greenwood at The Jinnie, Rolleston


Sunday 11th May
Stretton Food & Drink Fayre
VE Day 80th Anniversary Concert at Burton Town Hall
Uttoxeter Antique, Collectors & Vintage Fair
Classic Car Show at The Crown Inn, Yoxall
WT Funk Band Live at The Roebuck
Quiz Night at The Bell Inn, Anslow

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Chris and the Insider team.

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