Dear Lottery Club members, The eighty second draw of the 100 Club Lottery took place on the 25th March 2022. The draw was made by Carla Maroudas of West Yatton who was dining with family at the OHH pub 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 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 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 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 Read more…
The Cotswold Wardens Guided Walks – April 2022
Dear Resident(s), The organisers of the HM Queen’s Jubilee Parish event continue to host events to support fundraising for the Platinum Jubilee party, please see the below for more information.
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 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. Read more…