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
Book news, reviews and reading highlights. All books mentioned in this blog have been read and carefully curated by Bookmark. News Writers! If you are considering enrolling on the MA Creative Writing, or you are interested in career pathways following the MA, this event is for you. Bath Spa University Read more
This month’s theme: June is bustin’ out all over Because it’s June… June! June!! June!!!! A month which prances all-singing, all-dancing into the calendar. Jazz-hands entries need only apply. June is bustin’ out all over The feelin’ is gettin’ so intense, That the young Virginia creepers Hev been huggin’ the Read more
May’s theme: many rivers to cross This month, the judge was looking for different bodies of water. Instead, what we got were bodies in the water. Semantics aside, there is no denying the high quality of the photography. Winner: Mike Clark Runner-up: Ann Wilson Excluded
This survey is now closed. A report of findings is available here.
West Kington Church – Wood Lane – Blacksmith’s Forge – Broadmead Brook – Nettleton Shrub Distance: 1.6 km approx. Duration: 35-40 mins at average walking pace Elevation: ↑135m max.; ↓101m min. In mid-May, ecologist Ann Skinner led some two dozen local nature-lovers on an expedition to discover a rich diversity of Read more