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This Week's InBurton Insider

Trivia Question❓

In 2019, an impressive 1,464 people took part in a giant game during a charity event in Burton on Trent. What was the game they played?

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

Welcome to this week's InBurton Insider.

It’s shaping up to be another lively weekend in Burton! From yoga stretches in Anslow to model trains at the Town Hall and a gluten-free ale festival in Stretton, there’s no excuse for boredom. Live music is everywhere - Blondie tributes, Mod covers, and acoustic sets from Tutbury to Hilton.

There’s also good news on the horizon: Station Street is getting a glow-up. Sinatras, a brand-new live music bar, is coming soon near The Roebuck. And closer to town, Tokki, a Korean restaurant, will soon be serving up something spicy near The Dial.

So whether you’re disco dancing, dating at Barton Marina, or just here for the beer, there’s plenty to keep you smiling till Monday.

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

Thursday 12th June

☀️ Daytime Events
Composting Workshop in Stapenhill
Climate Policy Impact Simulator Workshop at Burton Town Hall
Mental Wellbeing Session at Burton Library

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
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
Karaoke Night at The Blacksmiths Arms, Branston

Friday 13th June

☀️ Daytime Events
Open Day at The Greenhouse in Stapenhill

🎸 Live Music
Blondish (Blondie Tribute) at Marstons Sports & Social Club
Anna Milne at The Grove, Stapenhill

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Karaoke at The Olde Royal Oak
Karaoke at The Wyggy
Karaoke at The Leopard
Gluten Free Real Ale Festival at The Junction, Stretton
Yin Yoga Workshop in Anslow

Saturday 14th June

☀️ Daytime Events
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
Fused Glass Workshop at The Deer Park, Hoar Cross

🎸 Live Music
The Modest Live at The Olde Royal Oak
Chex Live at The Elms
The Detroits at Rolleston Club
Wild Ones at The Oak & Ivy
The Dark Horses & The Red Monroes at Burton Banter
Sarah-Kathleen at The New Inn, Tutbury

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Speed Dating at The Waterfront, Barton Marina
Gluten Free Real Ale Festival at The Junction, Stretton
The Detroits at Rolleston Club
Coppelia (Ballet) at The Brewhouse

Sunday 15th June

☀️ Daytime Events
Barton Marina Artisan Market
Beer Day Britain Brewery Tour at Burton Bridge Brewery

🎸 Live Music
The Good Biscuits at The Roebuck
Blue Yates - Live Guitar at The Hourglass, Hilton

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Gluten Free Real Ale Festival at The Junction, Stretton

Day	Forecast	High / Low (°C)
Friday 13 June	Mostly cloudy, warm, with a couple of showers	23° / 15°
Saturday 14 June	Breezy morning with scattered showers, then easing to partly sunny	21° / 12°
Sunday 15 June	Partly sunny with a chance of passing showers	20° / 11°

☀️ Editor’s Note:

Friday: Ideal for indoor-outdoor events, but keep an umbrella ready in case of a shower.
Saturday: Better suited for morning errands - afternoon looks brighter.
Sunday: A laid-back day, though a quick shower might pop up between activities.

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Monday 16th June

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Quiz Night at The Jinnie, Rolleston (Weekly)

Tuesday 17th June

☀️ Daytime Events
Communi-Tea (Make friends over a cuppa) at The Mill House, Stretton (Weekly)
Land of Hope & Glory: Musical VE Day Celebration at The Brewhouse
Summer Walk at National Memorial Arboretum - Make New Friends Meet Up

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Larches of Richmond Fashion Show at Barton Village Hall
Quiz Night at The Sump (Weekly)
Quiz Night at The Crossing (Weekly)
Quiz Night at The Dragon, Willington (Weekly)
Communi-Tea (Make friends over a cuppa) at The Mill House, Stretton (Weekly)

Wednesday 18th June

☀️ Daytime Events
Have Tea with a Pony at Scropton Horse Centre (Weekly)

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Quiz Night at The Mill House, Stretton (Weekly)
Speed Quiz at The Stanhope Arms (Weekly)

Thursday 19th June

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Alrewas Dramatic Society presents: Birthday Club
Salsa on Thursday at Burton Caribbean Centre (Weekly)
Epic Smartphone Quiz Night at The Corner House (Weekly)
Psychic Night One to One Readings at The Chesterfield Arms
Summer Ladies Night & Fashion Show at St Modwen's Primary School
Karaoke Night at The Branston Arms

Friday 20th June

🎸 Live Music
Gryphon at The Brewhouse
Sham Radio at Burton Banter
DnB & Jungle Allsorts at The Leopard Inn
Gary Haynes at The Crown, Stapenhill

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)

Alrewas Dramatic Society presents: Birthday Club
80s Night Pub DJ at The Crossing

Saturday 21st June

☀️ Daytime Events
Barton Marina Open Day
Uttoxeter Food Festival at High Street, Uttoxeter
Marchington Village Festival
VETS Breakfast at The Albion
5-Mile Walk from Barton Marina
Family Open Day at Stretton Hall Nursing Home
Creative Art Workshop at Queen Street Community Centre

🎸 Live Music
The Nashville Sounds Experience at The Brewhouse
The Good Biscuits at Barton Village Fete
Murder of Crows at The Olde Royal Oak
Pancake Boy & Miss Shapen at The Jinnie, Rolleston
Velvet Asylum at The Wyggeston
Georgia Rose at South Stapenhill Social Club
Scotty & The Flowing Locks at The Crown, Stapenhill

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Alrewas Dramatic Society presents: Birthday Club
Back to School Disco Party at The Anchor Inn, New Street
Cabaret Show at Stanton Village Hall

Sunday 22nd June

☀️ Daytime Events
Marchington Village Festival
Sunday Pub DJ at The Branston Arms

Many thanks for reading this week's Insider.

Best regards,

Chris Towland

A lorry loaded with Vicks Vaporub overturned on the A38 near Burton. Amazingly, there's been no congestion for over 8 hours!

💡 Answer to Trivia Question:

Giant beer pong! The massive game was part of the fun at the National Brewery Centre’s annual charity event, Burton’s Big Beer Festival.