Burton – The Gibb – Sevington – Leigh Delamere – Grittleton – Littleton Drew – Burton 12.8 miles, 301 ft (95m) Download map Blog by Ian Wilson This is a good ride for anyone with an aversion to hills! Although it entails 300 ft of climbing, all Read more…
Ian Wilson’s recent wildlife encounter in our local area prompted the nature-lovers among you to go out to see what you could find. When one anonymous resident went for a walk in the woods, he made sure to have his camera to hand. But just what creature he came across Read more…
Burton – The Gibb – Castle Combe – Fosse Way – Nettleton – Burton A moderately hilly ride to the east and south of Burton. 9.5 miles 520 ft (158m) climbing Blog by Ian Wilson Download map Check with the Wessex Water map of road closures as Read more…
Book news, reviews and reading highlights. All books mentioned in this blog have been read and carefully curated by Bookmark. News Two of the more interesting literary prizes have announced their longlists for this year: the Women’s Prize for Fiction and the Man Booker International Prize. New Releases The Ship Read more…
You don’t need expensive camera equipment to enter. Previous finalists have used phone cameras to exceptional effect. This month’s theme: It’s in the trees! If you go down to the woods today, look out for emerging woodland flora, such as bluebells, wild garlic and common dog violets, as well as Read more…
Article by Chris Bennett This article will primarily focus on providing some information on a building situated on the main road through the village of Burton, as told by the present owner Mr John Wright. The first photograph (below) shows the workshop and gated entrance directly behind the car and Read more…
The Old Rectory, Burton Author: Chris Bennett This article explores the history of The Old Rectory, formerly Nettleton Rectory, occasionally known as ‘Bryanston’, but touches also on the adjacent St. Mary’s Church and The Coach House, known to be linked to the Rectory estate. The information was commissioned by Read more…
The Second Sleep (2020) by Robert Harris When a local parson of a remote village dies under mysterious circumstances, Christopher Fairfax, a young English priest, is dispatched on horseback from the cathedral city to conduct his burial. His orders are to give the sermon and leave as quickly as Read more…
The theme: February Flora This month’s them proved popular, and has resulted in some gorgeous photos. Well done to first time entrant, Ann Wilson, who came straight in at No. 1. Winner: Ann Wilson Runners-up
Wine, Words & Chords In the first of what is hoped to be a rolling programme of cultural events with local interest, St Mary the Virgin Church was the setting for Wine, Words & Chords, on Thursday 24 February 2022. The evening included poetry and prose readings from Amanda Read, Read more…