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This weekend in Burton: music, markets and Motown
This weekend in Burton: music, markets and Motown
Everything happening locally this weekend, plus community updates and useful local info.
Chris Towland
May 28, 2026
All the Good Stuff Happening in Burton! Thursday 28th May 2026 |
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📅 What’s On in Burton This Week
Welcome back to the InBurton Insider - your weekly roundup of what’s happening in and around Burton upon Trent.
There’s a huge amount of live music across Burton this weekend, with everything from tribute acts and acoustic sessions to rock, Motown and even a little Slim Shady arriving in Swadlincote. We’ve also rounded up the latest local events, from Lego adventures and vintage fairs to quizzes, karaoke and line dancing.
Elsewhere this week, we’ve got an update on Burton runner Dave Cotton as he reaches the halfway point in his remarkable year-long 5K challenge for Teenage Cancer Trust, the latest on Staffordshire’s new food-waste recycling scheme, local petrol and diesel prices, plus your weekend weather forecast.
As always, thanks for reading - and enjoy the sunshine while it’s still pretending to be summer.
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Bite-sized updates from the businesses that help make Burton tick.
🗳️ Stretton By-Election will take place on Thursday 25 June for the Staffordshire County Council ward. The vote follows the resignation of County Councillor Barry Martin earlier this month.
🏏 Newton Road Park Upgrades continue with a brand-new cricket strip now installed. The park also offers free football, tennis, basketball and outdoor gym facilities, plus a new defibrillator and blood loss kit.
🛍️ TGJones in Cooper’s Square has announced it is closing down. The store replaced WHSmith earlier this year following the retailer’s rebrand.
🛍️ Boyes Opens Tomorrow in the former Wilko store at Burton Place, with doors opening at 9am. The department store chain takes over the vacant unit in Burton town centre. |
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The Burton Ale Trail returns from June 4th to 7th, bringing a lively celebration of the town’s famed brewing heritage, this year with a World Cup-themed twist.
A record 17 pubs and clubs are joining in, from storied favorites to new haunts, each offering its own taste of Burton’s beer culture and history.
Thousands of ale lovers - local and visiting - are expected, with highlights like football-inspired décor and special T-shirts adding to the festive spirit.
The event aims to showcase Burton’s unique brewing legacy - born from the town’s unique water and exported worldwide - while raising funds and awareness for Prostate Cancer UK.
Major support comes from longstanding breweries, including Burton Bridge Brewery and Samuel Allsopp & Sons.
Organisers invite everyone to soak up the atmosphere and savor each stop, promising a journey through a truly living brewing tradition. Read More... |
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Thursday 28th May Friday 29th May
Line Dancing Morning at The Priory Centre, Stretton (Weekly) ☀️ Daytime EventsThe Brick People (Lego Event) at The Brewhouse
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HOT WEATHER IS HERE - Stay Cool This Summer ☀️❄️
Burton has just experienced its hottest May day on record - and the hot weather looks set to continue all week. Now is the perfect time to install home air conditioning before summer really arrives. Alan Lowe Heating Services can supply and install a home air conditioning system from as little as £1900. 💷 Plus, until 2027 there is 0% VAT on both the air conditioning units AND installation - helping you save hundreds. ✅ Keep your home cool and comfortable 🔧 Trusted local expert
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Aldi manager Dave Cotton has run more than 698 miles in six months, nearing halfway through his year-long “No Days Off” challenge for Teenage Cancer Trust.
Starting on January 1st, the Burton runner set out to run a 5K every day for a full year, braving rain, snow, and heat to maintain his streak around Burton and Stretton, and even on holiday in Palma Nova.
Friday 29th May marks day 182 and 1,124 kilometres completed, a milestone achieved with impressive dedication, including breaking the 20-minute barrier for a 5K.
The fundraiser has already gathered £2,270 of its £5,000 target, with strong support from locals, customers, and his store colleagues fueling Dave’s resolve.
He’s even taken his running challenge to the pitch at Derby County, and with half a year to go, his commitment remains unstoppable. Read More... |
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Staffordshire’s new weekly food waste recycling service is off to a strong start, with Burton households among the early leaders in participation.
Since its March launch in East Staffordshire, the county-wide program has already collected a remarkable 801 tonnes of food waste in April alone.
East Staffordshire residents filled nearly 200 tonnes of caddies in just a month, eagerly embracing the new system of separating leftovers, tea bags, and peelings from general rubbish.
The collected waste is transformed into renewable electricity and fertiliser for local farms and green spaces, boosting sustainability.
Councillor Andrew Mynors praised the fantastic early response and highlighted how small changes at home can make a big difference countywide.
Officials hope the scheme will also inspire families to reduce food waste overall - benefiting both the environment and their wallets.
The service will soon expand to South Staffordshire, Staffordshire Moorlands, Lichfield, and Tamworth. 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:
153.9p Morrisons Swad & Midway Service Station 154.9p Texaco Ashby Road, Most others are 159.9p or above
⛽ Diesel
Available at:
Spotted cheaper fuel locally? Let us know and we’ll include it in next week’s Burton Fuel Watch. |
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Monday 1st June
☀️ Daytime EventsThe Monday Club - Remote working and networking at The Brewhouse Arts Centre (Weekly)
Quiz Night at The Jinnie, Rolleston (Weekly)
Tuesday 2nd June
🎸 Live Music English & Irish Traditional Music at The Alfred, Derby Street
BACT Extra Time Hub for over 55s at Pirelli Stadium (Weekly)
Friday 5th June
Line Dancing Morning at The Priory Centre, Stretton (Weekly) ☀️ Daytime Events
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That’s it for this week!
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