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Zoot Suit Blues At 2:30 pm free entry 07 March 2010 at 14:30 This is an extra special treat of the true meaning of blues to enlighten your ears on this Sunday…….. Good time Jools Holland esk …vocal’s from heaven. These boys will take you back to the golden era of the 1930/40s ……………………………………So get...

Sun 7th March – Seventh Burton on Trent Competitive Vocal Competition

Seventh Burton on Trent Competitive Vocal Competition Adjudicators: Penny Price Jones Bsc. LRAM. ARAM. PGCA Graham Trew MVO. M.Mus. AGSM. PGCA. FRSA Entry forms available from the Brewhouse From 9.00am onwards Sunday 7th. March at The Brewhouse Arts Centre, Union Street Burton on Trent Box Office...

Tues 9th March – Easter Bingo in Stapenhill

Easter Bingo We are holding an Easter Bingo at Rider House Stapenhill Road Burton DE15 9AE. Telephone 01283 512973. On Tuesday 9th March at 7.15pm. Admission is 50p. There will be a raffle and refreshments. All proceeds go to the Residents Fund to enable us to take the residents on trips out and ...

Weds 10th March – Bingo Night at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Bingo Night Doors open 6.30pm, eyes down 7.30pm.  Cash prizes, raffle and a selection of hot and cold drinks.  Licensed bar available. At Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9DG. Telephone:  01283 222600 Wednesday 10th March at 6.30pm Return to InBurton.co.uk Thi...

Thurs 11th March – Digital Photography Course in Stapenhill

Nature is Focus of Camera Course Budding wildlife photographers are invited to sign up for a two-day Digital Photography course at the Greenhouse Centre, Stapenhill Cemetery, Burton on Thursday, March 11th and 18th. The purpose of the course is to introduce people to the art of using a digital ca...

Thurs 11th March – Live Music at Burton Jazz Club

Burton Jazz Club presents Richard Leach’s Clubhouse Five with George Huxley at MARSTONS SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB, Shobnall Road, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire For more information ring Ray on 01283 548159 . Thursday March 11th 2010, 8:30pm. Admission £7 on door from 7.30pm, no membership necessary...

Fri 5th to Thurs 11th March – Cineworld Burton on Trent

Cineworld Film List: BURTON ON TRENT Friday 05 March 2010 – Thursday 11 March 2010 opens Wednesday March 10th # GREEN ZONE (15) – (4.10, 6.40, 9.10pm W-Th only) now showing # ALICE IN WONDERLAND 3-D – DIGITAL PRESENTATION (PG) – (11.30am, 2.00 Sa-Su only), 4.30, 7.00, 9.30pm # ALICE IN WONDE...

Thurs 11th March – Comedy Night at The Wetmore Whistle

Wetmore Whistle Funhouse Comedy Club Come and join in the fun with this live stand up comedy. Compere Matt Turner introduces Geoff Norcott, Alex Boardman and Sam Brady. Doors open at 8.00pm; Entry: £4 in advance £5 on the door. The Wetmore Whistle, 93 Wetmore Road, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshir...

Thurs 11th March – Stroll On in Burton on Trent

THE NORTHERN RENEGADES COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB presents: STROLL ON  (DUO) Live Country Music Thursday 11th March 2010 8.30pm start. at Shobnall Sports and Social Club (Old Robirch Club), Shobnall Fields, (off Shobnall Road) Burton on Trent. Tickets £3.50 (pay on the door) THE NORTHERN RENEGADES COUNTR...

Fri 12th March – Friends of the Burton Wurlitzer at Burton Town Hall

FRIENDS OF THE BURTON WURLITZER Our first concert of the season is on Friday March 12th 2010 at 2pm (doors open at 1.30pm) Arthur Tipper, our Musical director, is the Organist and he is also bringing along the “Singing for pleasure Choir”. There are several innovations at this concert.  Firstly, ...

Fri 12th March – Karen Street Quartet at The Brewhouse

Karen Street Quartet plays music from Another Story , her latest CD Accordionist Karen Street reveals the influences behind her music, playing songs from her latest album ‘Another Story’. Featuring a selection of jazz standards, original tunes and a pop song, she ably demonstrates the diverse nat...

Sat 13th March – Bird Walk in Rolleston

The picturesque Brook Hollows Spinney in Rolleston on Dove is the setting for this month’s Bird Walk. On Saturday, March 13th join local ornithologist Dave Scattergood on the look-out for a variety of birds including Great Spotted Woodpeckers, Nuthatch and Tree Creeper as the build up to the nest...

Sat 13th March – Burton Albion v Cheltenham

Burton Albion v Cheltenham Support the Brewers at this Coca Cola League 2 home game. Kick-off at 3pm. at The Pirelli Stadium, Princess Way, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0AR Telephone: 01283 565938 Saturday 13th March 2010 Admission Terraces Adults: £13.00 Over 65s & Students (17-22): £1...

Sat 13th March – Blues to Go at The Wetmore Whistle

Blues to Go At 8.30pm free entry Saturday 13 March 2010 at 20:30 Clapton Cray and soulful blues from Big Al and Horace Panter (Specials bass man), and young guitar wizard Pete Gardiner. This is a 4 piece from Coventry that is going to get your feet moving and your ass shaking these lads are the r...

Sat 13th March – Burton RFC v Stoke

Burton RFC v Stoke Brief details of the event: Watch Burton’s bid for promotion into the national league. Kick off 2.30pm Venue name and address: Peel Croft, Lichfield Street, Burton Contact name and telephone number: Karen Wright: 0776 486 0437 Event date and time: 2.30pm 13th March 2010 Admissi...

Sun 14th March – Mr Trebas at The Wetmore Whistle

Mr Trebas At 2:30 pm free entry Sunday 14 March 2010 at 14:30 This is the first visit for the boys from Mr Trebas they are an excellent Duo with fantastic harmonies playing tunes from all eras spanning from the Fifties to the Noughties. This duo plays from rock to reggae then folk to funk and eve...

Thurs 18th March – Live Country Music

THE NORTHERN RENEGADES COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB presents: TERRY MAHER Live Country Music Thursday 18th March 2010 8.30pm start. at Shobnall Sports and Social Club (Old Robirch Club), Shobnall Fields, (off Shobnall Road) Burton on Trent. Tickets £3.50 (pay on the door) THE NORTHERN RENEGADES COUNTRY MUS...

Thurs 18th March – Burton Jazz Club

Burton Jazz Club presents The Merseysippi Jazz Band with John Hallam at MARSTONS SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB, Shobnall Road, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire For more information ring Ray on 01283 548159 . Thursday March 18th 2010, 8:30pm. Admission £7 on door from 7.30pm, no membership necessary, all w...

Fri 12th to Thurs 18th March – Cineworld Cinema Burton on Trent

Cineworld Film List: BURTON ON TRENT Friday 12 March 2010 – Thursday 18 March 2010 opens Wednesday March 17th THE BOUNTY HUNTER (12A contains moderate language, violence and sex references) – (4.20, 6.50, 9.10pm W-Th only) I LOVE YOU, PHILLIP MORRIS (15) – (2.55, 5.00, 7.10, 9.25pm W-Th only...

Fri 19th March – Barn Dance at Bretby Conference Centre

Barn Dance at Bretby Hotel & Conference Centre Yeehaa! Grab your partners (and your cowboy boots) an Join us for an evening of dancing with the original ceilidh band – The Jigabits .  A two course supper will be provided along with three hours of dancing. At Bretby Hotel & Conference Centre, Ashb...

Fri 19th March – The Brewtown Folk Club

The Brewtown Folk Club presents: Mick Ryan & Paul Downes Mick is well known on the folk scene as a fine singer of traditional and original songs and in this new duo, is joined by the consummately skilled and expressive Paul Downes. # FRIDAY MARCH 19TH.2010. 8.30PM. START # ADMISSION £7.00, PAYABL...

Sat 20th March – Raiders of the Game Cupboard in Burton on Trent

Raiders of the game Cupboard Come and join in a full day of board games for all the family, come and see us for as little or as long as you wish, the organisers will have their board games available but of course you can bring your own,  lots of different types of games are played [...]

Thurs 18th to Sat 20th March – Beer Festival at Burton Town Hall

31st BURTON SOUTH DERBYSHIRE CAMRA BEER/  CIDER  FESTIVAL at BURTON  TOWN  HALL KING EDWARD PLACE ON THURSDAY 18 TH  7-11 PM FRIDAY 19 TH  12 NOON -11 PM SAT 20 TH MARCH 11-30 AM-11 PM WE HOPE TO SEE  YOU THERE, IF YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN THEN YOU ARE MISSING SOMETHING SPECIAL . Its for “YOUR ENJOYME...

Sat 20th March – The Midlands Grand National at Uttoxeter Racecourse

2010 JOHN SMITH’S MIDLANDS GRAND NATIONAL DAY It’s almost time for the highlight of the horse racing year in Staffordshire. John Smith’s Midlands Grand National day – annually the most popular occasion at Uttoxeter Racecourse – is on Saturday 20 March. It’s an event that grips followers of jump r...

Sat 20th March – Beatus Concert in Barton

Beatus Director Terry Bailey Beatus was fromed in 2002 to sing a newly composed Requiem. They perform both Sacred & Secular music from the 16th Century through to the 21st century. There will also be some instrumental music. Saturday, 20th March, 7.30pm St James Parish Church, Main Street, Barton...

Sat 20th March – Attract Birds to your Garden

Spring Lecture Brunch – I don’t get birds in my garden Join Kevin Banton as he offers advice on how to attract birds to your garden and relates the many humorous anecdotes he has gathered.  Tickets cost £5 and includes tea, coffee and delicious treats after the lecture.  To book contact Sharpe’s ...

Tues 16th to Sat 20th March – Once a Catholic at The Brewhouse

Little Theatre Company presents “Once a Catholic” Once a Catholic – always a Catholic! Or so they’d have us believe… But Mary O’Malley’s hilarious comedy of life in a 1950s London convent puts that claim on the line.  A most telling and funny piece of theatre, Once a Catholic casts a caustic eye ...

Sun 21st March – Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile 2010

Sainsbury’s sport relief mile 2010 On Sunday 21st March 2010, East Staffordshire Borough Council will ‘rise to the challenge’ and will hold its 3rd Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile 2010 in aid of Sport Relief. From 12.00pm to 4.00pm (first race is set to start at 12.30pm). It is open to people of al...

Sun 21st March – Homelands at The Roebuck

Homelands @ The Roebuck Great live music on Sunday 21st March, 5pm – 7pm. Music includes classics from Fleetwood Mac, The Police, The Cranberries, The Beatles The Roebuck Inn – Station Street, Burton On Trent Sunday 21st March 2010. 5:00 – 7:00 Free Admission. Available for all ages Return to In...

Thurs 25th March – The Northern Renegades Country Music Club

THE NORTHERN RENEGADES COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB presents: BOB OAKLEY Live Country Music Thursday 25th March 2010 8.30pm start. at Shobnall Sports and Social Club (Old Robirch Club), Shobnall Fields, (off Shobnall Road) Burton on Trent. Tickets £3.50 (pay on the door) THE NORTHERN RENEGADES COUNTRY MUSI...

Thurs 25th March – Live Music at Burton Jazz Club

Burton Jazz Club presents Dennis Armstrong and The Great Northern Jazz Band at MARSTONS SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB, Shobnall Road, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire For more information ring Ray on 01283 548159 . Thursday March 25th 2010, 8:30pm. Admission £7 on door from 7.30pm, no membership necessary...

Mon 22nd to Thurs 25th March – East Staffordshire Dance Festival at The Brewh...

East Staffordshire Dance Festival featuring Unite Dance and E.S.D.C. East Staffordshire is celebrating it’s love of dance through a series of performances featuring Burton College, E.S.D.C, and local talented performers. Enjoy this four day festival of dance, there will be something for everyone....

Fri 26th March – Live Folk Music in Burton on Trent

The Brewtown Folk Club presents: Judy Dunlop & John Scaife Top duo playing their own songs and traditional, including Scots, dance and roots. Judy’s superb voice and John’s great accompaniment on guitar, cittern and fiddle. # FRIDAY MARCH 26TH.2010. 8.30PM. START # ADMISSION £7.00, PAYABLE ON THE...

Sat 27th March – Nell Gwynne Lecture Brunch in Swadlincote

Lecture Brunch – Nell Gwynne Join Sally Henshaw as she takes a look at the life of the actress who is immortalised as one of the most infamous royal mistresses of all time. Lecture lasts approx 60 mins. Ticket price includes refreshments afterwards. Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlinco...

Sat 27th March – Songs for all Seasons at The Brewhouse

Anne Leatherland presents VocAL Intuition “Songs for all Seasons” Songs of all kinds to suit everyone’s mood. Come along and join Anne’s students as they celebrate the year’s achievements. at 7.30pm £6 Saturday 27th. March at The Brewhouse Arts Centre, Union Street Burton on Trent Box Office Tele...

Sat 27th March – Burton RFC v Sutton Coldfield

Burton RFC v Sutton Coldfield Brief details of the event: Watch Burton’s bid for promotion into the national league. Kick off 2.30pm Venue name and address: Peel Croft, Lichfield Street, Burton Contact name and telephone number: Karen Wright: 0776 486 0437 Event date and time: 2.30pm 27th March 2...

Sun 28th March – Wedding Fayre at Uttoxeter Racecourse

wedding Fayre March brings yet another eventful day for the local brides-to-be. From bridalwear, photographers, cakes, honeymoon venues and wedding cars- Uttoxeter Racecourse has brought together the best local wedding companies under one roof. For more information please visit our website, www.u...

Thurs 1st April – John Aston in Burton on Trent

THE NORTHERN RENEGADES COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB presents: JOHN ASTON Live Country Music Thursday 1st April 2010 8.30pm start. at Shobnall Sports and Social Club (Old Robirch Club), Shobnall Fields, (off Shobnall Road) Burton on Trent. Tickets £3.50 (pay on the door) THE NORTHERN RENEGADES COUNTRY MUSIC...

Weds 31st March and Thurs 1st April – Burton College Variety Performance

Burton College Variety Performance A selection of pieces performed by the Year 2 National Diploma Performing Arts students as their final major project which will include an extract of The Rocky Horror Show by Richard O’Brien. 7.00pm £7 (6 concessions) Wed 31st. March & Thurs 1st. April at The Br...

Thurs 1st April – Comedy Night at 99 Station Street

99 Station Street Funhouse Comedy Club Live Stand Up Comedy Night with Roger Monkhouse and Stuart Goldsmith, Compere Andy Kind. Please telephone to book in advance, a meal is included in the ticket price . Doors Open at 7.00pm; Price: £17.95. 99 Station Street, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, D...

Tues 30th March – Tea Dance in Burton on Trent

Tea Dance at St Chads Hall Burton Tea Dance held the last Tuesday of every month, with sequence dancing and professional keyboard entertainer Carol Bradbury. Start: 2.00pm; Cost: £2.50. St. Chad’s Church Hall, Hunter Street, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2SS Telephone: 01889 568564 Tuesd...

Tues 30th and Weds 31st March – Dracula – The Final Countdown?

Dracula – The Final Countdown? by Geoff Bamber Marchington Amateur Dramatic Society Youth Theatre is proud to present its next production: a comic and melodramatic retelling of Bram Stoker’s story: Dracula – The Final Countdown? by Geoff Bamber. This will be brought on stage in the week before th...

Thurs 8th April – Burton Jazz Club

Burton Jazz Club presents The Tame Valley Stompers with Terry Brunt at MARSTONS SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB, Shobnall Road, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire For more information ring Ray on 01283 548159 . Thursday April 8th 2010, 8:30pm. Admission £7 on door from 7.30pm, no membership necessary, all wel...

Thurs 8th April – Back to Back at The Northern Renegades

THE NORTHERN RENEGADES COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB presents: BACK TO BACK (DUO) Live Country Music Thursday 8th April 2010 8.30pm start. at Shobnall Sports and Social Club (Old Robirch Club), Shobnall Fields, (off Shobnall Road) Burton on Trent. Tickets £3.50 (pay on the door) THE NORTHERN RENEGADES COUNT...

Fri 9th April – Skyhook in Burton on Trent

The Brewtown Folk Club presents: Skyhook Skyhook are characterised by breathtaking twin fiddles combined with sublime guitar, bouzouki and voice, shifting seamlessly between driving dance music and spine-tingling songs. FRIDAY APRIL 9TH.2010. 8.30PM. START ADMISSION £7.00, PAYABLE ON THE DOOR at ...