A blue man, Greg James, and Burton this weekend

Everything happening locally - events, weather and news.

Chris Towland

Mar 19, 2026

All the Good Stuff Happening in Burton!

Thursday 19th March 2026

📅 What’s On in Burton This Week

Spring is starting to make itself known around Burton, and there’s plenty happening across the town and surrounding villages this weekend.

From live music and theatre to football at the Pirelli Stadium, comedy at The Brewhouse Arts Centre, and the ever-popular CAMRA Beer & Cider Festival at Burton Town Hall, there’s no shortage of ways to keep busy over the next few days. There's the Swadlincote Festival of Words too, alongside quizzes, karaoke, concerts and a vintage fair just down the road in Uttoxeter.

Elsewhere in this week’s newsletter, we’ve got the story of the Castle Gresley man who accidentally turned himself blue before ending up at Queen's Hospital Burton, plus Greg James cycling right through Burton as part of his 1,000km charity challenge for Comic Relief.

We’ve also got details of a new survey asking residents for their views on future EV charging hubs around Burton and across East Staffordshire.

And of course, you’ll find the weekend weather forecast and our full guide to what’s on over the next week or so.

Let’s see what’s happening around Burton this weekend...

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Next week in Marchington...

'Allo 'Allo

Listen very carefully - we shall say this only once! MADS invites you to enjoy this hilarious stage adaptation of the beloved TV comedy, ’Allo ’Allo, featuring all your favourite characters.

In war-torn occupied France, hapless café owner René and his wife Edith attempt to hide a priceless portrait stolen by the Nazis, concealed inside a sausage in their cellar. Meanwhile, René is secretly sheltering two British airmen and, with help from the Resistance, trying to

repatriate them. Misfiring wireless messages via a cockatoo and the
impending visit of the Führer create chaos.

Can René save his café - and his life?

at Marchington Village Hall
Thursday 19th to Saturday 21st March at 7.30pm

Tickets £12 🎟️ available from Marchington Village Shop

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Thursday 19th March

☀️ Daytime Events
Waterloo Tower and Scalpcliffe Woods Walk
Swadlincote Festival of Words

🎸 Live Music
Harp and a Monkey at National Forest Adventure Farm

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Pub Quiz Night at The Horseshoe, Tatenhill (Weekly)
'Allo 'Allo at Marchington Village Hall
Looking For Me Friend: The Music of Victoria Wood at The Brewhouse
CAMRA Beer & Cider Festival at Burton Town Hall

Friday 20th March

☀️ Daytime Events

Line Dancing Morning at The Priory Centre, Stretton (Weekly)
Burton Jobs Fair at Pirelli Stadium
Swadlincote Festival of Words

🎸 Live Music

Legends of Motown at The Brewhouse
Repton Community Choir and Burton Concert Band at Repton School
Boyzone vs Westlife at Tutbury Club

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Karaoke Night at The Alfred, Derby Street (Weekly)
'Allo 'Allo at Marchington Village Hall
CAMRA Beer & Cider Festival at Burton Town Hall
Crap Karaoke at The Crown, Newhall

Saturday 21st March

☀️ Daytime Events
Burton Albion v Bradford City at Pirelli Stadium
Antique, Collector & Vintage Fair at Uttoxeter Racecourse
Resonant Worlds AI Music Exhibition at The Brewhouse
Swadlincote Festival of Words

🎸 Live Music
Joel Foster at Ice & Slice, Swadlincote
Murder of Crows at The Olde Royal Oak, Market Place
The Dark Horses at Tutbury Club

Uttoxeter Town Band at Tutbury St.Mary's Church
Queen Day at The Anchor Inn, New Street

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Karaoke & Disco at The Branston Arms, Branston Road (Weekly)
'Allo 'Allo at Marchington Village Hall
Comedy Special with Ed Byrne at The Brewhouse
CAMRA Beer & Cider Festival at Burton Town Hall
Motown & Soul Lounge at Burton Caribbean Centre, Uxbridge Street

Sunday 22nd March

☀️ Daytime Events
Sunday Afternoon Quiz at The Alfred, Derby Street (Weekly)

Antique, Collector & Vintage Fair at Uttoxeter Racecourse
An Afternoon with Ted McMinn in Swadlincote
Swadlincote Festival of Words

🎸 Live Music

Edd Saffell & Peach at The Tavern, Hatton
Mark Sharp Trio at The Coopers Tavern, Cross Street
Code44 at The Roebuck, Station Street

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Have Your Say on New EV Charging Hubs in Burton and Across East Staffordshire

Burton upon Trent residents are being urged to help shape the future of electric vehicle charging across East Staffordshire.

East Staffordshire Borough Council, in partnership with Staffordshire County Council, has opened a short public survey to gather local views on new electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs at council and community sites.

The survey, open until 17 April, asks about possible hub locations, design, accessibility, and pricing.

Feedback will guide future plans, and anyone can take part - no need to own an EV.

There are already EV charging points at Cooper Square and Maltings car parks, while Uttoxeter boasts a solar-powered hub generating energy for 64,000 miles of driving yearly.

This initiative aims to make clean transport more accessible across the area.

BBC Radio 1 presenter Greg James brought excitement to Burton on Monday as he cycled through on his epic charity journey for Comic Relief.

Greg is tackling a challenging 1,000km ride from Weymouth to Edinburgh, aiming to finish on Red Nose Day.

His unique twist: he’s doing the journey on a tandem bike.

Locals in areas like Rosliston, Stapenhill, and Newton Road turned out to cheer as Greg and his guests passed by, creating a lively, supportive atmosphere.

Despite a famously tough fundraising challenge in 2018, Greg is back in the saddle, helping raise money for projects that ensure people can eat, sleep, and feel safe.

He’s joined by surprise guests at different stages, making the arduous miles a little brighter for both himself and supporters across Burton and beyond.

The Day a Castle Gresley Man Turned Blue (and Gave Burton’s A&E a Good Laugh)

Queen’s Hospital Burton staff were stunned when Tommy Lynch, 42, arrived looking completely blue after a night in his Castle Gresley home.

Lynch appeared almost Avatar-like, sparking immediate concern and drawing quick attention from the A&E team.

Fortunately, it wasn’t a rare illness causing his vivid appearance.

Instead, brand-new navy bedsheets, a recent gift, had left dye all over his skin after just two nights - the result of skipping that crucial pre-wash.

The truth was finally revealed when a doctor’s alcohol swab turned bright blue during examination, setting off waves of relief and plenty of laughter among medical staff.

Lynch eventually went home, still streaked with blue for days, but a little wiser.

Locals are now reminded: wash new bedding before use - or risk becoming Burton’s latest legend at Queen’s Hospital A&E.

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📅 Friday, 20th March 🌥️
A mostly cloudy day with a few brighter spells possible at times. There is a small chance of the odd light shower drifting through, but many places should stay dry for much of the day.
🌡️ Highs around 10–11 °C, lows near 4–5 °C – feeling a little cool, especially in the breeze.

📅 Saturday, 21st March 🌤️
A pleasant early-spring day with a mix of sunshine and patchy cloud. Largely dry conditions are expected with only a very small risk of a brief shower.
🌡️ Highs around 11–12 °C, lows near 3–4 °C – mild when the sun is out.

📅 Sunday, 22nd March 🌧️
Cloud increasing through the day with spells of light rain or drizzle developing at times, particularly later in the afternoon and evening.
🌡️ Highs around 10–11 °C, lows near 5–6 °C – mild but rather unsettled.

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Monday 23rd March

☀️ Daytime Events
The Monday Club - Remote working and networking at The Brewhouse Arts Centre (Weekly)

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)

Quiz Night at The Jinnie, Rolleston (Weekly)
Burton Phab Club at St Chad's Community Centre, Hunter Street (Weekly)

Tuesday 24th March

☀️ Daytime Events
Communi-Tea (Make friends over a cuppa) at The Mill House, Stretton (Weekly)
Knit & Natter at McDonalds, Station Street (Weekly)

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
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)
Lieven Scheire (Science & Comedy) at The Brewhouse

Wednesday 25th March

☀️ Daytime Events

BACT Extra Time Hub for over 55s at Pirelli Stadium (Weekly)
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)
Men's Support Group at Burton Fire Station, Moor Street (Weekly)

Thursday 26th March

☀️ Daytime Events
Branston Water Park to Prince's Wood Walk

🎸 Live Music
Stacey Lynn Crowe at The Dial, Station Street

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Pub Quiz Night at The Horseshoe, Tatenhill (Weekly)
Inclusive Club Night at The Brewhouse

Friday 27th March

☀️ Daytime Events

Line Dancing Morning at The Priory Centre, Stretton (Weekly)

🎸 Live Music

The Modest at Belmont Services Club, Swadlincote
Reg Meuross Fire & Dust Trio for Burton Folk Club at The Brewhouse
Errol Cole at Stapenhill Football Club

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Karaoke Night at The Alfred, Derby Street (Weekly)
Jonny Cole: Armagudd'n at Burton Town Hall

Saturday 28th March

☀️ Daytime Events
Spiritual and Wellbeing Show at Burton Town Hall
Sausage and Cider Festival Raceday at Uttoxeter Racecourse
Makers Market at Uttoxeter High Street
Toy & Model Collectors Event at Swadlincote Town Hall
Emmanuel Church Spring Fair in Swadlincote

🎸 Live Music
The Willows for Burton Folk Club at The Brewhouse

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Karaoke & Disco at The Branston Arms, Branston Road (Weekly)
Rolleston Choral Society Concert at St. Mary's Church, Rolleston

Sunday 29th March

☀️ Daytime Events
Sunday Afternoon Quiz at The Alfred, Derby Street (Weekly)
Tutbury Artisan Market at Tutbury High Street
Open Morning at Marstons Bowls Club

🎸 Live Music

Jam Night with Chris Baldwin at The Tavern, Hatton
Claire L Shaw at The Monk's Bridge, Stretton
Novocaine at The Roebuck, Station Street
The Missing Diamonds at The Cooper's Tavern, Cross Street

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A Hidden Gem Worth Discovering: 99 Station Street

Nestled at the quiet end of Burton’s town centre, 99 Station Street stands out as a true local hidden gem for those seeking delicious, seasonal cuisine.

Led by husband-and-wife team Dan and Andrea Pilkington, this restaurant has thrived since 2008 thanks to their passion for quality and resilience in a changing industry.

Dan, originally the head chef, and Andrea took ownership early on, making the restaurant not just a business but a community cornerstone.

Emphasizing locally sourced ingredients - including beef from Abbots Bromley and lamb from Anslow - they pride themselves on homemade breads and ice creams, keeping everything in-house while ensuring affordability.

Guests enjoy fine dining without the fuss in a relaxed, contemporary space, with no rush or pressure to finish.

Andrea’s warm welcome and Dan’s kitchen expertise create an inviting experience that’s distinctly Burton.

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Apologies to anyone who felt my joke about herbs and fish was inappropriate. I realise there's a thyme and a plaice for these things.

Cold Nights Are Here – Is Your Boiler Ready? 🥶

☀️ Daytime EventsBurton Albion v Bradford City at Pirelli StadiumAntique, Collector & Vintage Fair at Uttoxeter RacecourseResonant Worlds AI Music Exhibition at The BrewhouseSwadlincote Festival of Words

Uttoxeter Town Band at Tutbury St.Mary's ChurchQueen Day at The Anchor Inn, New Street

☀️ Daytime EventsSunday Afternoon Quiz at The Alfred, Derby Street (Weekly)

Antique, Collector & Vintage Fair at Uttoxeter RacecourseAn Afternoon with Ted McMinn in SwadlincoteSwadlincote Festival of Words

☀️ Daytime EventsSpiritual and Wellbeing Show at Burton Town HallSausage and Cider Festival Raceday at Uttoxeter RacecourseMakers Market at Uttoxeter High StreetToy & Model Collectors Event at Swadlincote Town HallEmmanuel Church Spring Fair in Swadlincote

☀️ Daytime EventsSunday Afternoon Quiz at The Alfred, Derby Street (Weekly)Tutbury Artisan Market at Tutbury High StreetOpen Morning at Marstons Bowls Club

That’s it for this week!

☀️ Daytime Events
Burton Albion v Bradford City at Pirelli Stadium
Antique, Collector & Vintage Fair at Uttoxeter Racecourse
Resonant Worlds AI Music Exhibition at The Brewhouse
Swadlincote Festival of Words

Uttoxeter Town Band at Tutbury St.Mary's Church
Queen Day at The Anchor Inn, New Street

☀️ Daytime Events
Sunday Afternoon Quiz at The Alfred, Derby Street (Weekly)

Antique, Collector & Vintage Fair at Uttoxeter Racecourse
An Afternoon with Ted McMinn in Swadlincote
Swadlincote Festival of Words

☀️ Daytime Events
Spiritual and Wellbeing Show at Burton Town Hall
Sausage and Cider Festival Raceday at Uttoxeter Racecourse
Makers Market at Uttoxeter High Street
Toy & Model Collectors Event at Swadlincote Town Hall
Emmanuel Church Spring Fair in Swadlincote

☀️ Daytime Events
Sunday Afternoon Quiz at The Alfred, Derby Street (Weekly)
Tutbury Artisan Market at Tutbury High Street
Open Morning at Marstons Bowls Club