Burton Street Celebrates More Growth!
Burton Street Foundation continues to grow, welcoming 13 new clients and 8 support workers this summer. Meet Jenny, who brings her experience and passion to the team.
Disability Pride Month: Symbolism of the Disability Pride Flag
Disability Pride Month Disability Pride Month is celebrated globally each July, evolving from a single day to a month-long event. It aims to raise awareness about disabilities, foster positive conversations, and celebrate the diversity within the disabled community. Originating in the 1960s and 1970s disability rights movement, it fights discrimination, advocates for equal rights, and …
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Burton Street Pride Drag Show 2024
An Unforgettable Evening Our annual Burton Street Pride Drag Show was a night to remember. Hosted by the charismatic Dave Lemons, the event was filled with energy and excitement. Moreover, the evening celebrated diversity, creativity, and talent, with each performer bringing their unique style and personality to the stage. Show-Stopping Performances First, Ruby Stewart kicked …
How Burton Street Unlocks Independence: Our Four Pillars
At Burton Street, we believe that every person has potential just waiting to be unlocked. As a non-profit community organisation, our goal is to spark that inner light within each individual through inspiring arts, empowering activities, and inclusive community with our learning disability day services. We create transformative experiences for adults and children with disabilities …
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Starman Bowie Night: An Evening of Music, Food, and Fun!
We are thrilled to announce an event that promises to be out of this world—Starman Bowie Night, presented by the talented and passionate nineteen-year-old, Isaac White. Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, delectable dining, a mind-bending quiz, and a disco that’ll have you dancing like never before! A Celebration of David Bowie’s Iconic …
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BSF Caribbean Carnival
On Wednesday the 31st August 2022 Burton Street are hosting a Caribbean Carnival to close out the summer! With a steel drum performance, party games, Caribbean cuisine, a coconut shy and a mini parade it is going to be a terrific way to bring in the twilight of summer! From 10-3pm, staff and clients will be …
Burton’s Got Talent 2022
Join us for our annual Burton’s Got Talent competition where clients compete to be crowned the ultimate talent champion. We are taking entries now, so if you feel up to the challenge, please get in touch by ringing 0114 233 2908 or emailing andy.beeston@burtonstreet.org.uk. State your name, your act and if you need any backing …
Craft fair for Yemen
Last week to mark the end of Ramadan, some of the staff and clients at Burton Street put on a small craft fair in the cafe to raise money for the Yemen appeal. Ramadan is about giving back to those less fortunate and this fair raised a great £241 for the appeal. We sold earrings, …
Orange Cheesecake 3
This year’s exhibition was our biggest and slickest show so far with record numbers in attendance and more press coverage than we have had before. From the w/c 24th April to 30th April Dan and his trusty volunteers managed to put on a wonderful exhibition of our clients’ artwork. Overall the exhibition was a big success …