The Lit List – art imitating art
Top 10: literature’s influence on popular music Literature has long been a pool of inspiration for popular music. Here are ten of the best examples of works of fiction with the songs or bands they influenced.
Top 10: literature’s influence on popular music Literature has long been a pool of inspiration for popular music. Here are ten of the best examples of works of fiction with the songs or bands they influenced.
Politics on the Edge by Rory Stewart Summary A searing insider’s account of ten extraordinary years in Parliament from Rory Stewart, former Cabinet minister and co-presenter of breakout hit podcast The Rest Is Politics ‘The most exceptional political memoir I’ve ever read’ ALAN JOHNSON‘An instant classic’ MARINA HYDE‘At last a politician who can Read more
Dear Readers, Welcome to the forty first edition of the new online 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 please to Bugle@burtonvillage.org Regards Chris On behalf of the editorial Read more
Dear Lottery Club Members, The one hundred and eighth draw of the 100 Club Lottery took place on the 31st May 2024. The draw was made by Paul Tristram (aka Quizmaster ‘Welsh’ Paul) 1st prize (£50) was won by James & Claire Pearse 2nd prize ((£35) was won by Read more
This Saturday, 1 June, 2-5pm St Mary’s Church, Nettleton and Burton Find out what you can expect on the day and how you can help. Come along to meet friends and neighbours What to expect 🧸 craft and cake stalls 🧸 plant sale 🧸 white elephant stall 🧸 refreshments 🧸 Read more
This Saturday, 2pm St Mary’s Church, Nettleton and Burton News flash: more craft stalls added Along with all the usual fun activities, the fête will be hosting more craft stalls this year. Here we spotlight just two of the stalls you can find on the day. Paintings by Tess First Read more
An oppurtunity to meet and support those who keep our beautiful church alive. The meetings are firstly to elect the churchwardens (this is known as the vestry meeting) where anyone in the parish may vote; and secondy to receive the annual reports and elect the parochial church council, where those Read more
Top 10: classic summer novels This month’s list features novels in which summer drives the plot. These are books of sultry summers where time has a hazy, dream-like quality. Frequently about love, sometimes unrequited, and loss of innocence. Classic summer novels often include a sense of transience and nostalgia. Bubbling Read more