Burbage Yarn Bomb, Live music and dance

Lots going on around the village, today.

Pughe's Paddock (10am - 3pm):

After a successful first outing  back in May 2022, Burbage Festival (and friends) are back to "yarn bomb" Pughe's Paddock. This year's theme, "The Four Seasons"

Come and admire other crafters' work, and you can join in, too.

Things you could make in advance - leaves, pumpkins, etc.

On hand will be 1st Burbage Guides, who are running workshops and will be happy to offer help and guidance.  

Entry and participation is free, no ticket required, just turn up!  But if you'd like to make a donation to the Guides on the day, any monies go straight into organising activities that benefit the girls directly.

What can you make to add to the Paddock? We’d love to see lots of colourful Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn displays. The brighter the better!

Suitable for all ages (including children with adult supervision).

Refreshments will be available - Details to follow. 

At 11:00AM Sarah's Shelby Stars are a performing arts group for young adults/children, with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities).

They have been established for over 20 years and are a fun and enthusiastic arts/dance group.  

Today from 11AM, they will be performing a short dance routine of many of their favourite pop songs over the decades, and proving that arts can be accessible to all.

At 12:00 Take It From the Top describe themselves as "a little Big Band" and love to deliver a fun, energetic and eclectic performance. They will be providing live music, singing a number of well known songs, also in Pughe's Paddock.

All the above events taking place in Pughe's Paddock today are Freeee!

There will be no other services or other facilities in Pughe's Paddock, but you are welcome to bring a picnic, and the loos will be open just down the lane at Connect Methodist church.

Grove Road Infants School: The Big Burbage Plant & seed swap & sale (11am - 3pm)

We are pleased to be working in association with Andy Pierce of The Pierce Perspective who will be joining us in Burbage Infants School hall. Get ready to grow, swap and pot!

Whether you’re a green-fingered gardener or just starting out, this is a great way to share, swap, and stock up on plants, seeds, and cuttings.

What’s on:

 Bring & Swap: Houseplants, unopened seed packs, rooted cuttings, and outdoor plants

 Seeds for Sale: 50p a pack or 3 for £1 No entry fee – just come along and get involved!

PLUS…

Join our Mothership Spider Plant Potting Station For just £1.50, pick a baby from our spider plant, pot it up, and take it home—becoming part of The Pierce Perspective Collective!

There’ll also be extra plants and trinkets for sale, all raising money for local community well-being and nature-based therapy projects.

Let’s swap, grow, and support something beautiful together.

Connect (Burbage Methodist Church):

Be sure to also visit the Children's Art Exhibition on Windsor St at Connect, in the Burbage Methodist Church, which open to all and is running from 10.00 am to 3:00 pm and on Sunday 4th 12.30-2.30 pm.

Famers' Market (Connect car park):

We have a wide variety of musical performances lined up for this year's festival, and are pleased to be kicking off our 2025 program with a local  singer/songwriter Benji Williams, at the Farmers' Market just in front of Connect, between 10am and 12 pm. 

Benji is renowned for his powerful and soulful vocals, beautiful guitar tones and wide repertoire to suit every need. He distinguishes himself from other musicians through the use of loop pedals and sound effects.

Also at the Farmers' Market, come and say "hello" to some of the Burbage Festival team, too (lurking under a bright yellow gazebo somewhere...).

Refreshments and loos in Connect, too!