Wiltshire Council operates a Home Library Service which relies on the help of volunteers to select and deliver library books to the elderly and infirm. Other volunteering opportunities with libraries include helping with the Summer Reading Challenge for primary school aged children. For further information and to download application forms Read more
Village Link provides transport for the elderly and/or infirm to attend medical or dental appointments, and for other needs. For further details, to book transport, or to volunteer as a driver click here.
Fosse Way – Gatcombe Mill – Fosse Way – Lugbury Longbarrow – Goulter’s Mill – Fosse Way Distance: 2.36 km Duration: 40-50 mins at average walking pace Elevation: ↑123m max.; ↓90m min. This walk can be split in half at the Fosse Way, with each walk taking around 25 minutes. Start at Read more
The Glass House (2020) by Eve Chase The truth can shatter everything . . . When the Harrington family discovers an abandoned baby deep in the shady woods, they decide to keep her a secret and raise her as their own. But within days a body is found in the Read more
Book news, reviews and reading highlights. All books mentioned in this blog have been read and carefully curated by Bookmark. News As a change from the scheduled programme, a bookish quiz for the summer holidays. More than half of workers say they want to change their job following a holiday. Read more
This competition has closed. What is the calendar competition? The Burton and Nettleton calendar competition started just last year and proved hugely popular. Entries to the competition vie for a place in the 2023 calendar. The competition is open to residents of Burton and Nettleton to submit their best landscape Read more
This month’s theme: Summer Nights Well-a, well-a, well-a, it is here, it is here, British Summer is here! With it comes long, hot summer evenings, perfect for spotting bats, dormice, badgers, owls, foxes, frogs and moths. Alternatively, just celebrate the drowsy timelessness of our local landscape, or a clear skyscape. Read more
June’s theme: June is bustin’ out all over This month, the judge was hoping for free-wheelin’ colourful exuberance. And that is exactly what you came up with. Joint winners: Ann Wilson & Lee-Jane Hawkes For the first time ever, we have joint winners. These photos capture the essence of English Read more
Following the communications survey in May 2022, the report of findings is available below. With thanks to all residents who took part in the survey.
The End of Men (2022) by Christina Sweeney-Baird Description A RACE AGAINST TIME The year is 2025. Mankind is under threat. A FIGHT FOR THEIR LIVES Men are dying, but women remain safe. As the sickness spreads to every corner of the globe, people fight to protect the men they love Read more