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Thursday 2nd April 2026

📅 What’s On in Burton This Week

Spring has well and truly arrived in Burton, and with the Easter bank holiday weekend ahead, there’s plenty of opportunity to get out and enjoy what’s happening around town.

Across the four-day break there’s a lively mix of events - from Burton Albion hosting Barnsley at the Pirelli Stadium on Good Friday, to the Burton Creative Market on Easter Sunday. Add in quizzes, karaoke, DJs and a packed line-up of live music across Burton and the surrounding villages, and there’s no shortage of ways to spend the extra time off.

Whether you fancy browsing a local market, catching a football match, testing your knowledge at a pub quiz, or simply enjoying a pint while listening to some live music, this Easter weekend offers plenty of reasons to head out and try something a little different.

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Spring Is Here - Is Your Boiler Still Performing at Its Best? 🌤️

Winter may be behind us, but there are still plenty of chilly evenings in Burton. Now the heating’s been working hard for months, it’s the perfect time to ask: is your boiler still running as efficiently as it should be?

A clean and well-serviced boiler heats your home more effectively, uses less gas, and helps keep your energy bills down – all year round.

If you haven’t had your boiler serviced recently, now’s a great time to get it booked in. A simple check-up now can help prevent unexpected breakdowns and keep everything running smoothly before next winter.

Alan Lowe Heating Services has been keeping Burton homes warm for over 30 years. Gas Safe Registered and 5-star rated, Alan offers professional, affordable help with:

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✅ Fault finding and repairs – if your boiler’s misbehaving

✅ New installations

✅ Powerflush cleaning – to help your system run at its best

🔧 Trusted local expert
🤝 Friendly, reliable service
📍 Covering Burton and surrounding areas

📞 Call Alan today on 0748 784 9022 for free advice or a no-obligation quote.

Don’t wait until the colder weather returns – give your boiler a bit of TLC now and stay one step ahead.

Next week at The Brewhouse...

Come From Away

Little Theatre Company presents COME FROM AWAY

Coming to the Burton stage for the first time, Little Theatre Company are delighted to be bringing the Olivier award winning musical ‘Come from Away’ to the Brewhouse Arts Centre this Easter.

This heartfelt show takes you on a journey through the extraordinary stories lived by ordinary people in the days following the 9/11 attacks, celebrating humanity, compassion and the remarkable kindness shown by the people of Newfoundland to thousands of stranded airline passengers.

A cast of dozens is brought to life by sixteen local performers, capturing the spirit, humour and warmth that has resonated with audiences worldwide.

📅 Performances: Tuesday 7th to Saturday 11th April 2026

📍 Venue: The Brewhouse Arts Centre, Union Street, Burton Upon Trent DE14 1AA

🎟 Tickets: https://www.brewhouse.co.uk/events/come-from-away or by calling the box office on 01283 508100

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Thursday 2nd April

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Pub Quiz Night at The Horseshoe, Tatenhill (Weekly)
Stand Up Comedy at Doveside Social Club, Hatton
Dirty Thursday at Isabel's, Station Street

 

Good Friday 3rd April

☀️ Daytime Events

Line Dancing Morning at The Priory Centre, Stretton (Weekly)
Burton Albion v Barnsley at Pirelli Stadium

🎸 Live Music

Rag n Soul Man at The Mount Pleasant Inn, Swadlincote
The Chex at The Elms, Stapenhill Road

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Karaoke Night at The Alfred, Derby Street (Weekly)
DJ Nico at Isabel's, Station Street


Saturday 4th April

🎸 Live Music
Live Acoustic Music at The Mill House, Stretton
Ashton Spiby Wood at The Waterloo, Ashby Road
Julie Tickle at Burton Bridge Inn, Bridge Street
The Detroits at The Crown, Newhall
Sarah-Kathleen at The Red Lion, Linton
Dark Lightning at Rolleston Club
Fiona Williams at The Alfred, Derby Street
Hayley Di-Rito at Ice & Slice at The Kiln in Swadlincote
Paul Smith at The Crown Inn, Newhall
Elvis tribute at The Monk's Bridge, Stretton

Nevervana at The Olde Royal Oak, Market Place

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Karaoke & Disco at The Branston Arms, Branston Road (Weekly)
DJ Daniel Graves at Isabel's, Station Street


Easter Sunday 5th April

☀️ Daytime Events
Sunday Afternoon Quiz at The Alfred, Derby Street (Weekly)
Burton Creative Market at Burton Banter, Hawkins Lane

🎸 Live Music

Gareth Humphreys at The Waterloo, Ashby Road
Honor at The Coopers Tavern, Cross Street
Ariana vs Dua Lipa at The Mount Pleasant Inn, Swadlincote
Steve Bloor at The Crown Inn, Newhall
Sophie Town at The Hourglass, Hilton
Adam Tarleton at The Brickmaker's Arms, Newton Solney
Luke BP at The Gate, Branston
Skawaddy at The Roebuck, Station Street

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)

Reece Duncan at Isabel's, Station Street
Stand Up Comedy at The Alfred, Derby Street

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Burton residents can now recycle food and drink cartons, including Tetra Pak, in their blue bins for the first time.

This move follows a new government requirement for waste collection authorities to accept cartons along with other recyclables.

Households can now simply place empty juice, milk, soup, or custard cartons in with their regular recyclables, making eco-friendly habits even easier to follow.

Cartons are made from layers of cardboard, plastic, and sometimes aluminium, all of which can be separated and reprocessed at specialist facilities.

By adding cartons to blue bin collections, fewer materials end up in landfill and more get reused locally.

Just remember to give items a quick rinse before recycling. Every carton recycled helps Burton take another step toward a greener future.

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Easter Monday 6th April

☀️ Daytime Events
The Monday Club - Remote working and networking at The Brewhouse Arts Centre (Weekly)
Day Disco for all the family at The Mill House, Stretton

🌙 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 7th April

☀️ 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)
Come From Away at The Brewhouse

Wednesday 8th April

☀️ 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)
Come From Away at The Brewhouse

Thursday 9th April

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Pub Quiz Night at The Horseshoe, Tatenhill (Weekly)
Come From Away at The Brewhouse

 

Friday 10th April

☀️ Daytime Events

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

🎸 Live Music

Ticket Two Ride at Belmont Services Club, Swadlincote

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Karaoke Night at The Alfred, Derby Street (Weekly)
Come From Away at The Brewhouse


Saturday 11th April

☀️ Daytime Events
Burton Albion v AFC Wimbledon at Pirelli Stadium

🎸 Live Music
Blue John at Burton Banter, Hawkins Lane
Dr Spork at The Wyggy, Calais Road
Margo 'The Pocket Rocket' at The Burton Bridge Inn, Bridge Street

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Karaoke & Disco at The Branston Arms, Branston Road (Weekly)
Come From Away at The Brewhouse


Sunday 12th April

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

🎸 Live Music

Samantha Potts at The Cooper's Tavern, Cross Street

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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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🟢 Builder: M J Goodall Bricklaying Services

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Have a superb Easter weekend!

Best regards,

Chris Towland

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