Burton’s nearest library is the mobile library at Nettleton, Long Leaze, which operates fortnightly. Map and timetable. Join the library If you have a Wiltshire Libraries membership card you may use any of their libraries and online services. Membership is free to join. You can join the library online and receive Read more…
Whether you are a regular church-goer, a once-in-a-whiler on special occasions, or don’t go, won’t go, it’s likely you have a favourite hymn. The hymn may remind you of school assembly, a key moment in your life, or a rousing sporting occasion. It will be something poetic, literary and emotional, Read more…
Saturday 3 June, 2pm St Mary’s Church, Nettleton and Burton Come along to meet friends and neighbours Find out what you can expect on the day and how you can help. What to expect 🧸 craft* and cake stalls 🧸 plant sale 🧸 white elephant stall 🧸 refreshments 🧸 tombola Read more…
Klara & the Sun (2022) by Kazuo Ishiguro Description ‘The Sun always has ways to reach us.’ From her place in the store, Klara, an Artificial Friend with outstanding observational qualities, watches carefully the behaviour of those who come in to browse, and of those who pass in the street Read more…
Top 10: fiction books in which real people appear From walk-on part to protagonist, ten great examples of real-life people in fiction. Bubbling under
Burton’s celebrations of the coronation of HM King Charles III took place on Sunday 7 May 2023 in the field behind the Church, by kind permission of Greg and Freddie Clark. The picnic on the farm involved Clayzer laser clay pigeon shooting, a treasure hunt, a quiz, a fun photo Read more…
Party on, Burton! To help you make the most of the Coronation Party, we’ve put together a quick reference guide of what to bring and what to expect on the day. When & Where Sunday 7 May, 2pm the field behind the Church Entrance: FREE. Burton residents only The main Read more…
All proceeds to medical aid for Syria, Turkey & Ukraine Plants donated by West Kington Nurseries Now on at The Streams, West Kington Grid Reference: ST 80908 78703 Post Code: SN14 7JE Restock your garden and support Syria, Turkey and Ukraine. The sale is running throughout Summer with new stock arriving Read more…
Let’s get this party started! We’ve had a great response so far, with many Burton residents pledging food for the Coronation Party on Sunday 7 May. If you haven’t had a chance to make your pledge yet, don’t worry! There is still time to volunteer your culinary contributions to the Read more…
