All the Good Stuff Happening in Burton!

Thursday 29th May 2025

The first ever Poundland store in the UK was opened
in Burton! But in which year was it opened?

Welcome to this week's InBurton Insider.

There’s something in the water this week - perhaps it’s the freshly spruced-up Washlands (catch the new video update), or maybe it’s the arrival of another famous face buying up one of our local pubs. We won’t name names (until later in this issue)… but let’s just say they’ve built a few things in their time.

And with over 2,000 of you now reading this newsletter (hello, you lovely lot), we’re clearly not the only ones who think Burton’s got plenty going on. This weekend, the Staffordshire MotorSport Show roars into Uttoxeter, there’s the World's No1 Brass Band at The Town Hall, live music all over town, and even cream tea with a ghost or two at Sinai House.

So go on - get out there and enjoy it. You’re in good company.

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

Thursday 29th May
Say Aloha to Half Term Fun at Coopers Square
Family Fun Day at The Albion
Salsa on Thursday at Burton Caribbean Centre (Weekly)
Epic Smartphone Quiz Night at The Corner House (Weekly)
Karaoke at Prince of Brewers
Sitcom Quiz at The New Inn, Tutbury

Friday 30th May
Drag Night at The Crown Inn, Yoxall
Pub DJ Music & Karaoke at The Crossing
Sam on Saxophone at The Vernon, Hanbury
Karaoke at The Olde Royal Oak
Karaoke at The Wyggy
Karaoke at The Leopard

Saturday 31st May
Staffordshire MotorSport Show at Uttoxeter Racecourse
Henna Art Workshop at Burton Library
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
Mansfield Live at The Tavern, Hatton

Sunday 1st June
Sinai House Tour and Cream Tea
'Foden's Band' - World's No1 Brass Band at Burton Town Hall
Staffordshire MotorSport Show at Uttoxeter Racecourse
Midlands Open Mic at The Olde Royal Oak

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Washlands Makeover: Take a Look at the Progress So Far

East Staffordshire Borough Council has recently shared a video update on the Washlands Enhancement Project - and things are really starting to take shape. From new walkways to improved wildlife habitats, it’s all part of making this much-loved green space even better.

Click below to see how it’s coming along and get a sneak peek at what’s still to come...

Another Famous Face Joins Burton’s Pub Scene

Hot on the heels of the cricket legends taking over The Winery, there's more celebrity pub news brewing in Burton.

Actor and voiceover favourite Neil Morrissey - yes, that Neil Morrissey from Men Behaving Badly and the original voice of Bob the Builder - has just snapped up The Brickmakers Arms in Newton Solney.

Looks like Burton’s becoming quite the hotspot for famous landlords!

New Flavours on Guild Street

There’s a new addition to Burton’s food scene - The Himalayan Yak has opened its doors at 1 Guild Street (right on the main Sainsbury’s crossroads). Serving up a mix of Indian and Nepalese cuisine, it’s definitely somewhere to try if you fancy something a little different for dinner. 

Worth a yak about, we’d say.

Monday 2nd June
Quiz Night at The Jinnie, Rolleston (Weekly)

Tuesday 3rd June
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 4th June
Doggy Day Care BBQ at The Gate Inn, Branston
Strikers! The Vale Rawlings Story. Charity Film Show at Pirelli Stadium
Have Tea with a Pony at Scropton Horse Centre (Weekly)
Quiz Night at The Mill House, Stretton (Weekly)
Speed Quiz at The Stanhope Arms (Weekly)

Thursday 5th June
Spring Afternoon Racing at Uttoxeter Racecourse
Burton Ale Trail
Salsa on Thursday at Burton Caribbean Centre (Weekly)
Epic Smartphone Quiz Night at The Corner House (Weekly)
Introduction to Reiki and Group Healing on Station Street

Friday 6th June
Burton Ale Trail
Fatal Dose Hometown Album Launch at Prince of Brewers
Karaoke at The Olde Royal Oak
Karaoke at The Wyggy
Karaoke at The Leopard
A Night of The Musicals at Dovecliff Hall
Psychic Special with Rachel at Cafe B, High Street

Saturday 7th June
Burton Day Disco at Burton Town Hall
Burton Ale Trail
Brewery Tour during Burton Ale Trail at Burton Bridge Brewery
Burton Vegan Streetfest in Burton Market Place
Green Week Green Market in Burton Market Place
Beautiful Burton Litter Pick on the Washlands
Klondyke Steam Party at Draycott in the Clay
Annie Jr at The Brewhouse
Sinai Park House Ghost Walk
Tutbury Cricket Club Ibiza Classics with Live DJ
Wham Tribute Night at Tutbury Club
AJZ Vocal at The Blacksmiths Arms, Branston
Charity Dance for Cancer Research
James Cowley at The Jinnie, Rolleston
Dr Spork at The Olde Royal Oak
Sound Bath at Horninglow Spiritualist Church
Danny Murphy at The Monk's Bridge, Stretton


Sunday 8th June
Burton Ale Trail
Klondyke Steam Party at Draycott in the Clay

Thanks for reading this week's Insider.

Best regards,

Chris and the Insider team.

The first Poundland store opened in Burton in October 1990.