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Thursday 5th June 2025

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Welcome to this week's InBurton Insider.

Hello June – and Hello Burton Ale Trail! 🍻

 
Somehow, it’s June already – the sun’s making a shy appearance, the beer gardens are calling, and Burton is absolutely buzzing with things to do this week. Whether you’re here for the ale, the arts, or the odd psychic prediction, there’s something for everyone (and then some).

Top of the list? Burton Ale Trail, of course – our town’s proud pilgrimage of pints. It’s running all weekend, so grab your map, choose your pub shoes wisely, and enjoy the trail, one tipple at a time.

But if ale’s not your thing, don’t worry – this week’s events list reads like someone’s dared the town to put on everything at once. Fancy a night of show tunes? Head to Dovecliff Hall for A Night of the Musicals. Or maybe uncover your future at Cafe B’s Psychic Special (we predict cake will be involved).

Come Saturday, it’s a full-on festival of activity: Burton Vegan Streetfest, Green Market, Klondyke Steam Party, a Beautiful Burton Litter Pick, and even a Wham Tribute Night (so wake us up before you go-go).

From Sinai Park Ghost Walks to Ibiza beats in Tutbury, it’s a weekend that’s proudly bonkers – and we love it. So grab your mates, your suncream (ever the optimists), and make the most of everything this brilliant town has to offer.

See you out there!

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It’s Burton Ale Trail Week – Cheers to That! 🍻

The Burton Ale Trail is back, and it's one of the most enjoyable ways to explore our town's brilliant pubs – whether you're an ale lover or not!

You don’t have to be a fan of real ale to join the fun. The trail is all about discovering great venues, soaking up the atmosphere, and enjoying a tipple (or two) of whatever you fancy – be it ale, lager, gin, cider, or a good old lemonade.

We highly recommend taking a stroll and popping into some (or all!) of the participating pubs this week. It's a cracking way to support local businesses and enjoy the best of Burton’s pub culture.

See you at the bar!

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

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
Grace &Michael Live at The Devonshire Arms


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

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Monday 9th June
Puzzle Swap at Burton Library
Quiz Night at The Jinnie, Rolleston (Weekly)

Tuesday 10th June
Permaculture Workshop in Stapenhill
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)
Evening Wellbeing Walk on The Washlands

Wednesday 11th June
Green Business Networking Event at The Brewhouse
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 12th June
Composting Workshop in Stapenhill
Climate Policy Impact Simulator Workshop at Burton Town Hall
Salsa on Thursday at Burton Caribbean Centre (Weekly)
Epic Smartphone Quiz Night at The Corner House (Weekly)
Gluten Free Real Ale Festival at The Junction, Stretton

Friday 13th June
Open Day at The Greenhouse in Stapenhill
Blondish (Blondie Tribute) at Marstons Sports & Social Club
Anna Milne at The Grove, Stapenhill
Karaoke at The Olde Royal Oak
Karaoke at The Wyggy
Karaoke at The Leopard
Gluten Free Real Ale Festival at The Junction, Stretton

Saturday 14th June
Model Railway Exhibition at Burton Town Hall
Tales and Trails for All Ages at Burton Market Place
Ashby Mind Body Spirit Show in Ashby
Trees - A Tale of the Rootkin at Burton Library
Daytime Disco at Stretton Social Club
RSPCA Fun Day in Stretton
Abba Party Racenight at Uttoxeter Racecourse
The Modest Live at The Olde Royal Oak
Chex Live at The Elms
Speed Dating at The Waterfront, Barton Marina
Gluten Free Real Ale Festival at The Junction, Stretton
The Detroits at Rolleston Club


Sunday 15th June
Barton Marina Artisan Market
Beer Day Britain Brewery Tour at Burton Bridge Brewery
The Good Biscuits at The Roebuck
Gluten Free Real Ale Festival at The Junction, Stretton

Thanks for reading this week's Insider.

Best regards,

Chris and the Insider team.