Chris Towland
All the Good Stuff Happening in Burton! Thursday 24th September 2026 |
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📅 What’s On in Burton This Week
Hello and welcome to this week’s InBurton Insider.
There’s plenty going on around Burton and beyond this weekend, with live music, tribute nights, markets, family events and even a festival especially for dog lovers. Saturday is looking particularly busy, so there’s no shortage of reasons to get out and about.
Also this week, we’ve got everything you need to know about the return of Burton’s Statutes Fair, the latest Business Bytes from around the area, your weekend weather forecast and another check on local fuel prices. Sadly, those have headed upwards again this week.
Have a great weekend! |
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Boiler Servicing, Repairs and Installation |
Alan Lowe Heating Services Limited |
Feeling That September Chill? 🍂
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Bite-sized updates from the businesses that help make Burton tick.
⚽ Burton Albion surrendered another lead on Saturday, with Mansfield Town fighting back to earn a 2-2 draw at the Pirelli Stadium. 🚛 A38 Closure Havoc has begun, with lorries seeking alternative routes getting stuck on Horninglow Road as some couldn’t fit under the A38 bridge near the Royal Oak. And this is only the start of the two-year closure. See full details of the closures here. |
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SKA-megeddon Burton |
26th Sept 26 is the date of the next SKA-megeddon Burton event at the Tower Brewery, Burton.
An evening of the best in Jamaican Ska, Rocksteady, Reggae & 2Tone. There’s also some great Mod tunes along with amazing Northern Soul.
Held twice a year at the brewery at Glensyl Way (DE14 1LX), just off the Wharf Rd, it’s a night of exciting foot stomping and non stop skanking from 7pm til 12:30/01:00am.
For more information, see our Facebook Group, or book your tickets now... |
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Note: You can click on most events to see more details of that event. |
Thursday 24th September 🌙 Evening Events (other than live music) Friday 25th September
Line Dancing Morning at The Priory Centre, Stretton (Weekly) ☀️ Daytime Events
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For Roofing, Guttering, Fascias and Soffits in Burton and Surrounding Areas |
Roof2Gutters |
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Whether it's a slipped tile, a leaking roof or time for a complete replacement, Roof2Gutters has been providing honest, quality roofing services for local homes for more than 35 years.
As a family-run business, every job is personally overseen to make sure it's completed to the highest standard – with no bodge jobs and no cutting corners.
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Burton’s beloved Statutes Fair returns to the town centre from Sunday, 4th October, to Tuesday, 6th October 2026, promising three days of fun-filled rides, games, and family entertainment.
The festivities will transform the Market Place and key surrounding streets, including High Street, Lichfield Street, and New Street, with Pat Collins Fun Fairs setting up from Saturday evening to have everything ready for Sunday’s grand opening.
The fair will welcome visitors daily until 11:00pm, with road and car park closures in effect from Saturday at 4:00pm through Wednesday morning to ensure safety and smooth operation. Read More... |
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The cheapest petrol and diesel prices we’ve spotted in the Burton & Swadlincote area today. Prices can change quickly, so they may vary by the time you fill up.
⛽ Unleaded
Available at: 168.9p Sainsbury's Swad, Bridge Garage - Midland Road, Swad, Midway Service Station Most others are 184.9p or above
⛽ Diesel
Available at: 192.9p , Sainsbury's Swad, Texaco Ashby Road, Bridge Garage - Midland Road, Swad 201.9p Esso Belvedere Road, Esso Derby Road
Spotted cheaper fuel locally? Let us know and we’ll include it in next week’s Burton Fuel Watch. |
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Monday 28th September
☀️ Daytime EventsThe Monday Club - Remote working and networking at The Brewhouse Arts Centre (Weekly) Quiz Night at The Jinnie, Rolleston (Weekly)
Tuesday 29th September
🎸 Live Music English & Irish Traditional Music at The Alfred, Derby Street
BACT Extra Time Hub for over 55s at Pirelli Stadium (Weekly)
🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Line Dancing Morning at The Priory Centre, Stretton (Weekly) ☀️ Daytime Events
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At OMG! I’m Driving, we specialise in expert lessons for both manual and automatic cars – perfect whether you’re starting from scratch or brushing up on your skills.
With some of the highest pass rates in the Burton area, our friendly DVSA-approved instructors know exactly how to help you succeed.
Patient, professional, and encouraging, they’ll guide you every step of the way until you’re test-ready.
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📞 Book today and take the fast lane to your driving success! |
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That’s it for this week!
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Best regards, Chris Towland |
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