Cycling
Burton Cycle Route 7
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 Read more
Bugle Issues
Burton Bugle Issue 44 – April 2022
Dear Readers, Welcome to the sixteenth edition of the new look Bugle newsletter. A big thank you to everyone who has contributed to the content. To view the Bugle Click here The editorial team would welcome and feedback, any comments Read more
Lottery Draw Results
100 Club Lottery Draw
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
Bookmark
Bookmark – March 2022
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
Photo Comp
Photo Competition – March’s Theme
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
History
Burton History: Wright & Son Carpentry Workshop
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
History
The Old Rectory, Burton
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
Events
Update – HM Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
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.
Book Club
Burton Book Club: Group Read for March 2022
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