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…
Burton Cycle Route 6 Burton – Nettleton Green – Fosse Way – The Gibb – Littleton Drew – Acton Turville – Burton 7.5 miles, 350 ft climbing (107 metres) Blog by Ian Wilson Download map This short circuit is suggested for days when heavy showers or thunderstorms are likely as Read more…
Book news, reviews and reading highlights. All books mentioned in this blog have been read and carefully curated by Bookmark. News As demand for print books continues to grow, the industry struggles to cope with supply issues. The shortage of hauliers prevents books from getting to shops. Ink, glue and Read more…
The Mirror and the Light (2021) by Hilary Mantel The Sunday Times bestselling sequel to Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies , the stunning conclusion to Hilary Mantel’s Man Booker Prize-winning Wolf Hall trilogy. A Guardian Book of the Year * A Times Book of the Year * A Read more…
Burton Cycle Route 5 Burton – West Kington – North Wraxall – Nettleton – Burton 9 Miles, 530 ft climbing (160m) Blog by Ian Wilson download map This route is of modest length but includes some fairly stiff climbs. There are no refreshment facilities on the route but a Read more…