Advertisement
|The InBurton Insider
Latest NewsSubscribe
Breaking News
🔥Burton sends its postcard to the UK Town of Culture judges•World Record Set Just Up The Road From Burton•Burton Families Can Book Free Summer Holiday Activities for Children•More Pothole Crews Set to Hit Staffordshire’s Roads This Summer•Could on-street EV charging work for you? Burton residents invited to have their say•Clean Air Day: Burton's air is getting cleaner - and we can help keep it that way•Bringing The Human Touch Back To Eye Care: Meet Optical People In Burton•Station Street Resurfacing Completed•New Travel Cards Aim to Make Bus Journeys Easier for Burton Residents•Burton runner reaches halfway mark in year-long “No Days Off” challenge•Burton Ale Trail returns with football fever, heritage pubs and a pint of community spirit•Burton households help power strong start for Staffordshire food waste scheme•Sonic Boom Festival Returns with Free Town Centre Stage and Indie Stars Pale Waves•New Mayor Takes the Chain in East Staffordshire•Burton’s latest cycleway finally crosses the finish line•Burton Market Hall Set for Comeback with Food, Music and Fresh New Look•Crowdfunder Launched to Help Secure Future of Historic Sinai Site•Overnight works planned as Station Street gets a fresh surface•Operation Clampdown Targets Untaxed Cars and Parking Offences Across Burton on Trent•Floating Market returns to Burton’s canal for Bank Holiday weekend•Tutbury apprentice reaches national final in major hair and beauty awards•Sisters on a Mission: How Grace & May Home Are Helping Burton Live More Sustainably•£2.3m Derby Road resurfacing scheme set to begin in May•Burton couple win national competition to launch new theatre school•Parking Changes at Middleway Retail Park: What You Need to Know•New Community Learning Courses Launch Across Staffordshire – Including Opportunities for Burton Residents•A38 Reopens After 11-Day HS2 Closure Near Lichfield•Good News for Burton Recycling: Cartons Now Welcome in the Blue Bin•Food Waste Collections Set to Launch Across Burton Next Week•Have Your Say on New EV Charging Hubs in Burton and Across East Staffordshire•Greg James Cycles Through Burton on Epic 1,000km Red Nose Day Challenge•The Day A Castle Gresley Man Turned Blue (and Gave Burton’s A&E a Good Laugh)•Discount retailer Boyes set to open in former Wilko store•Game, set and padel: new courts open at Shobnall Leisure Complex•County Council calls for support in ‘Stop the Solar Land Grab’ campaign•Burton Folk Club Strikes Up a Tune for Its 60th Anniversary•Free Easter Holiday Clubs Return - And Burton Families Can Book Now•A Fresh Chapter for Newton Park Hotel as Doors Reopen Next Month•Changing Rooms Set for Makeover at Meadowside Leisure Centre•From Water Pressure to Penthouse? Plans Submitted for Winshill Water Tower•£33m Investment Agreed for East Staffordshire in 2026/27 Budget•Free Books, Big Adventures: World Book Day Returns to Burton Library•A Hidden Gem Worth Discovering: 99 Station Street•Work to Begin on Burton’s Ambitious Old Brewery Quarter•Wendy Haines Travel - Where Personal Service Meets Global Adventure•A New Chapter for Pinocchio’s After 21 Wonderful Years•Stapenhill Road Closed for Essential Works - Here’s What You Need to Know•Burton Sets Its Sights on UK Town of Culture 2028•Ducks, Oars and a Lasting Legacy: Trent Rowing Club’s Big Burton Fundraiser•Feeding Burton’s Littlest Minds - Free Support for New Parents•Brewers Ready for the Big Stage as West Ham Come to Town•Brewing Up a New Plan for Burton’s Museum Dream•Heads-up, Burton: A38 Southbound Closure Coming In March•Free Trees for Burton Residents This February•£15 million pothole boost could mean smoother journeys for Burton drivers•Burton Music Festival Now Open for Entries — Show Off Your Musical Talent This April•Burton Cycleway Extension Hits Stage 2 – Here’s What You Need to Know• Burton's Brown Bin Collections Return from 26 January – If you've subscribed!•Burton's Brewhouse Theatre Bids for £300k Auditorium Makeover•Burton Aldi Manager Running 5K Every Day for a Year for Teenage Cancer Trust
This Week's InBurton Insider
|Subscribe·Archives·Current Issue
This Week's InBurton Insider
What’s On in Burton this week – and we’re stretching the weekend like it’s fresh pizza dough…
Chris Towland

Chris Towland

May 22, 2025

Share

Thursday 22nd May 2025

Trivia Question❓

The Trent & Mersey Canal was designed and constructed by which famous British civil engineer?

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

 

Welcome to this week's InBurton Insider.

🌞 Bank Holiday Bonanza – Four Glorious Days of Burton Fun! 🎶

The May Bank Holiday is upon us, and Burton is rolling out the red carpet for a weekend so full of events, it might need its own calendar.

From Mod & Ska bands in Hatton to Motown in Branston, psychic teas to piano serenades by the marina, there’s something quirky, curious and thoroughly local happening every single day - including Monday! Yes, even the humble Monday has decided to let its hair down with drag bingo, transport festivals, and a bit of Elton (ish).

So cancel your plans to do nothing - Burton’s got better ideas. Let’s dive into the weekend, shall we?

This Week's InBurton Insider is Sponsored by...

Alan Lowe Heating Services Limited

Alan Lowe Heating Services provides reliable and affordable heating solutions, including boiler repairs, servicing, and installations. With over 30 years of experience and a 5-star reputation, they are Gas Safe Registered and serve Burton and surrounding areas.

Whether it’s a routine boiler service, a new installation, or a central heating Powerflush to improve energy efficiency, their team is dedicated to keeping your home warm and safe.

Contact them today on 0748 784 9022 for expert advice and a no-obligation quote. You can also visit their website here.

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

Thursday 22nd May
Jobs Fair at Burton Town Hall
Roger Parkes Electric Dreams at The Brewhouse
Salsa on Thursday at Burton Caribbean Centre (Weekly)
Epic Smartphone Quiz Night at The Corner House (Weekly)
Soul in the Machine - The Story of George Williams, founder of YMCA at National Forest Adventure Farm
Karaoke at Prince of Brewers

Friday 23rd May
The Modskas at The Tavern, Hatton
Ruth Kelly at The Crown, Stapenhill
Karaoke at The Olde Royal Oak
Karaoke at The Wyggy
Karaoke at The Leopard


Saturday 24th May
Maker's Market in Uttoxeter
Ashby Food Festival
Josh Hart at The Jinnie, Rolleston
May Psychic Supper at Horninglow Spiritualist Church
The Glam 'n Glitz Band at Hanbury Memorial Hall, Hanbury
Karaoke at The Leopard
Northern Soul & Motown Night at The Branston Arms
Famous Last Words at The Olde Royal Oak
Rhythm Fusion - 3 Dance Rooms at Burton Town Hall
Roger Parkes Piano Man at Barton Marina
Marc Bolton Comedy Night at Tutbury Club
Wild Ones at The Oak & Ivy


Sunday 25th May
Steaming Day at Claymills Victorian Pumping Station, Stretton
Family Fun Raceday at Uttoxeter Racecourse
Sunday Music Festival at The Spread Eagle, Rolleston
Fuel Injection + Electric Pilgrims + Captain Full Strength at Banter, Burton
Ashby Food Festival
Cosmic Twins at The Coopers Tavern
Blue Yates at Beeropolis
Vox Pockets at The Roebuck
Soul Night with Matt McGibbon at Tutbury Mill
Northern Soul at The Loaf & Cheese, Waterloo Street


Monday 26th May (Bank Holiday)
Rolleston Transport Festival
Steaming Day at Claymills Victorian Pumping Station, Stretton
Jon Alex as Elton John at Bubble Inn Coton-in-the-Elms
Miss Tutu Drag Bingo Night at Marston's Sports & Social Club
Quiz Night at The Jinnie Inn, Rolleston (Weekly)

Add your event to InBurton for free!  Click Here.

Local Sponsor Spot - OMG! I'm Driving
Automatic and Manual Driving Lessons

🚗 Ready to hit the road with confidence? OMG! I’m Driving offers expert driving lessons in both manual and automatic cars - perfect for learners of all levels! Our friendly, DVSA-approved instructors help you pass faster with personalised lessons and competitive pricing. Whether you're starting from scratch or need a refresher, we’ve got you covered.

📞 Book your first lesson today at omgimdriving.co.uk - and let’s get you driving in no time!

Tuesday 27th May
Superhero Family Fun Morning at The Albion
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)
You Choose - Interactive Musical at The Brewhouse


Wednesday 28th May
You Choose - Interactive Musical at The Brewhouse
Have Tea with a Pony at Scropton Horse Centre (Weekly)
Quiz Night at The Mill House, Stretton (Weekly)


Thursday 29th May
Salsa on Thursday at Burton Caribbean Centre (Weekly)
Epic Smartphone Quiz Night at The Corner House (Weekly)
Karaoke at Prince of Brewers

Friday 30th May
Drag Night at The Crown Inn, Yoxall
Karaoke at The Olde Royal Oak
Karaoke at The Wyggy
Karaoke at The Leopard


Saturday 31st May
Black Sheep Reloaded at The Crossing
Unforgiven at Burton Banter
Murder of Crows at Marstons Sports & Social Club
Reggae Saturday at The Grange Inn, Casey Lane

Sunday 1st June
Sinai House Tour and Cream Tea

Add your event to InBurton for free!  Click Here.

Thanks for reading this week's Insider.

Best regards,

Chris and the Insider team.

Breaking News!! A Burton man claims to have learned how to do Origami backwards. More on this story as it unfolds...

 
💡 Answer to Trivia Question:
The Trent & Mersey Canal was designed and constructed by James Brindley.

This publication sponsored by