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🎉 Fountain Saved & Big Weekend in Burton!
🎉 Fountain Saved & Big Weekend in Burton!
Beer, bands, and a brand-new start for Burton’s High Street.
Chris Towland
Jul 24, 2025
All the Good Stuff Happening in Burton! Thursday 24th July 2025 |
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📅 What’s On in Burton – Events Round-Up
🌤️ Your Weekend Weather Forecast
🍺 Beer Barrel Fountain Saved!
🏗️ High Street Revamp Gets Go-Ahead
…plus plenty more Burton bits to keep you in the loop!
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Next week in Burton... |
Burton Bridge Champion Beer Festival |
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Champion Beer Festival at the Burton Bridge Inn
Thursday 31st July - Sunday 3rd August
at Brewery Yard, Burton Bridge Inn
Join us for a long weekend of outstanding beer, great music, and good times at the Champion Beer Festival!
We're pouring a stellar lineup of cask ales in the running for this year’s Champion Beer of Britain
- alongside the finest brews from Burton Bridge Brewery and Heritage Brewing Company.
Beer-infused hotdogs made with Burton Bridge beer
Live sets from local DJs throughout the weekend Award-worthy beers on cask in a unique brewery yard setting Whether you're a real ale enthusiast or just in it for the atmosphere, there's something for everyone.
Free entry | Great vibes | Unmissable beer |
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Note: You can click on most events to see more details of that event. |
Thursday 24th July
Friday 25th July
☀️ Daytime Events Ladies Day at Uttoxeter Racecourse ft Mark Wright DJ Set
The Cabanas and Rosie Faith at The Elms, Sapenhill Road 🌙 Evening Events (other than live music) Soul Kinda Wonderful - Motown Soul at Conkers
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☀️ Friday, July 25th 🌥️ Saturday, July 26th 🌦️ Sunday, July 27th |
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Burton's Beer Barrel Fountain has been saved, after developers officially withdrew their demolition plans. It’s a big win for local heritage – and for the many InBurton Insider readers who contacted the council and our MP, Jacob Collier.
East Staffordshire Borough Council confirmed the decision this week.
It’s now possible the fountain could be relocated elsewhere in the town, with the new High Street development suggested by some (including us) as a potential site.
A big thank you to everyone who took action after last week’s article. A small but meaningful victory for Burton - and a timely reminder that local voices matter.
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Big news for the town centre - East Staffordshire Borough Council has approved funding for the first three phases of the High Street regeneration project, backed by the Towns Fund. This means work can now begin on transforming key sites like The Water Tower, Bass House, and the new Washlands Visitor Centre.
The first phase, including demolition and site prep, kicks off soon - with the initial Washlands work set to finish by summer 2025.
It’s a major step forward in breathing new life into the area near Burton Library and reconnecting the High Street with the Washlands. Read More... |
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🚗 Learning to drive? Let’s get you on the road with confidence! |
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Monday 28th July
Tuesday 29th July
Have Tea with a Pony at Scropton Horse Centre (Weekly)
Friday 1st August
☀️ Daytime Events Brewhouse on Tour in Stapenhill Gardens
Bon Jovi UK at Conkers 🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Burton History Tours – A Walk Through 1,500 Years of StoriesSwad Live at The Delph, Swadlincote 80s The Decade Show at Conkers
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Thinking about a home extension or new build?
Meet Martin Goodall - the local builder behind some of Burton’s most trusted brickwork.
From barn conversions to dream homes, his story (and advice) is well worth a read... Read More... |
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Many thanks for reading this week's Insider. Chris Towland |
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I bought a vinyl record yesterday called "Sounds Wasps Make". When I got home and played it, I said to myself, "this doesn't sound anything like wasps". Then I realised I was playing the bee side.
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