Dear Child (2020) by Romy Haussmann (transl. Jamie Bulloch) YOU ESCAPED. BUT HE WILL NEVER LET YOU GO. DESCRIPTION A windowless shack in the woods. Lena’s life and that of her two children follows the rules set by their captor, the father: meals, bathroom visits, study time are strictly scheduled Read more
As a community website, we aim to deliver content of interest to the people of Burton. This can only be achieved when residents take an active role in the website. This blog discusses how you can get involved. Content What would you like to see on the website? Read more
If you are registered with Jubilee Field surgery, the Yatton Keynell Facebook group has posted a message to say those eligible for the COVID Booster vaccination can book for appointments this Friday and next Tuesday/Wednesday. For further information and to contact the surgery: Jubilee Field Surgery
Alpine Evening at Burton Farm Shop & Kitchen Three courses £40. Review by Amanda Read A little bit of the Matterhorn came to Burton last Thursday night and it was magical. Step through the door of the converted barn into a cosy rustic haven. Outsized artisan paintings by the talented Read more
You don’t need expensive camera equipment to enter. Previous finalists have used phone cameras to exceptional effect. For eligibility criteria and how to enter, click here. Be as creative as you like with your interpretation of the theme, but all entries must meet the broad remit of the theme. Read more
The theme: Fire & Ice Winner: Lee Jane Hawkes Runners-up What the judge was looking for The theme of Fire and Ice was open to creative interpretation and the judge sought entries which took the theme and ran with it. For instance, a low hanging Winter sun illuminating a frosty Read more
Photographic Views of Burton Author: Chris Bennett This blog takes a look at landscape views of the village from a pair of photographs dating to around the 1930s. West End, Burton The properties shown are: This area is now part of the housing development Toll Down Way. Hillside and The Read more
Advent Fayre Souvenir Held at St Mary the Virgin of Nettleton & Burton On Saturday 27 November 2021 The Advent Fayre is a chance for villagers to meet up, laugh and shop. The video below highlights the arts, crafts, baking and preserves prepared by local residents, plus the tempting refreshments Read more
The Farms of Burton Author: Chris Bennett The origins of farming in Burton are not clearly known in detail, but we can expect they date back several hundreds of years. The land surrounding Burton may well have been a part of the much larger Castle Combe Estate which has swathes Read more
Cecil James Packer (1910–47) & Burton Garage Author: Chris Bennett This article will primarily focus on providing some information on a couple of photographs which have been circulating around the village for a number of years. They provide an unusual scene but perhaps when you read further into this article Read more