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What’s On in Burton this week – with wartime tunes and whispers from The Winery
Chris Towland
May 8, 2025
Trivia Question❓The River Trent is the third-longest river in the UK, but do you know how many different tributaries flow into it before it reaches the North Sea? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
Thursday 8th May 2025 Welcome to this week's InBurton Insider. This week’s newsletter comes with a glimmer of good news - The Winery might soon be pouring again. There are whispers of new owners (famous ones at that), and while nothing’s official yet, the signs are looking promising. More details below. As for the weekend ahead, it’s a lively mix of wartime nostalgia, live music, local talent and... half-price fish and chips. We’ve got everything from a Lancaster Bomber flypast to a food and drink fayre, psychic evenings to car boot treasure hunts. In short, if you’re bored in Burton this weekend, you’re doing it wrong. Here’s what’s on - get planning! |
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🍷 Is The Winery About to Reopen Under Star-Studded Ownership? |
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Something interesting might be brewing on the banks of the Trent. It looks like The Winery, one of Burton’s most iconic riverside venues, could be getting a new lease of life - this time under the watch of two former professional cricketers. Rumour has it that the historic venue has been taken over by none other than cricketers Stuart Broad and Harry Gurney—yes, those Cricketers—who already run several popular pubs under their Cat & Wickets Pub Company. While nothing’s officially confirmed just yet, our sleuthing uncovered a job advert on Indeed looking for waiting staff in Burton with a rather familiar postcode, which just so happens to belong to The Winery. The venue closed its doors back in February, much to the disappointment of many locals who had celebrated everything from birthdays to big anniversaries in its elegant dining rooms and beautiful garden overlooking the Trent. Once part of Burton Abbey and steeped in local history, The Winery has always been more than just a restaurant -it’s been a local landmark. So, could a stylish revival be on the cards? All signs point to yes—but we’ll be keeping our eyes peeled for the official word. And if Broad and Gurney are at the helm, we may well be in for something special. Watch this space, Burton. Something exciting may be uncorked soon. |
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🎭 Musical Magic Comes to The Brewhouse! Get ready for a toe-tapping, show-stopping celebration of musical theatre as Seasons of Love hits the stage at The Brewhouse Arts Centre next week! Running from 14th to 17th May, this high-energy showcase features hits from Broadway and West End favourites including Wicked, RENT, Billy Elliot, Moulin Rouge, SIX, Hamilton, Frozen, We Will Rock You and plenty more. Expect sass, sparkle, and seriously powerful vocals. It’s the perfect night out for any musical theatre fan - and there’s even a special offer to sweeten the deal: Performance Times: Evenings 7.30pm | Saturday Matinee 2.30pm Ticket Prices:
🎫 Book now:
Don't miss your chance to enjoy a night of theatrical brilliance - right here in Burton! |
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I asked the gym instructor if he could teach me to do the splits. He said, “How flexible are you?” I said, “I can’t do Tuesdays.”
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💡 Answer to Trivia Question: The River Trent has over 40 different tributaries that flow into it before it reaches the North Sea. |