Book Club
The Lit List – myths, heroes and mythical beasts from around the world
Last time we focused on Classical Greek and Roman myths. Here we have ten of the best renditions of myths from the rest of the world. If you liked this literary list, see here for more Lit Lists and book reviews. Love reading? Want to meet like-minded people? Pop along to the Burton Read more
Book Club
Burton Book Club – group read for August 2023
The Hiding Places (2017) by Katherine Webb Description ‘What could be more important than finding the truth?’ Wiltshire, 1922. Fifteen-year old Pudding Cartwright has begun the career she always wanted, as ‘girl groom’ to the Hadleigh family’s horses at Manor Farm. Irene Hadleigh is struggling to adjust to her new Read more
Lottery Draw Results
100 Club Lottery Draw
Dear Lottery Club Members, The ninety eighth draw of the 100 Club Lottery took place on the 28th July 2023. The draw was made by Jacquie Hamilton from Newbury who was visiting friends at the OHH pub 1st prize (£50) was won by Graham Read 2nd prize ((£35) was Read more
Village News
Calling all walkers, joggers, cyclists, and horse riders
Why not join the Ride & Stride sponsored cycle, walk, jog, horse-ride, and even mobility scooter around a few local churches to raise money for St Mary’s – your very own parish church – and the Wiltshire Historic Churches Trust? It’s on Saturday 9th September. You can choose your own Read more
Book Club
The Lit List – Greek myths
Top 10: myths retold or reimagined Ten of the best novels inspired by Greek mythology.
AGM
BCA Annual General Meeting (AGM) – 9th July 2023
Please see the attached approved minutes/notes for the October 2022 BCA AGM which were approved as correct at the July 2023 AGM
Book Club
Burton Book Club – group read for July 2023
Lessons in Chemistry (2022) by Bonnie Garmus Description THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES and #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The multi-million copy bestsellerAs read on BBC Radio 4 Book at BedtimeWinner of the Goodreads Choice Best Debut Novel AwardBritish Book Awards Author of the Year ‘Sparky, rip-roaring, funny, with big-hearted fully formed, loveable characters’ SUNDAY TIMES Read more
Village News
Speedwatch really works
There was a surprise for drivers yesterday (5 July) morning, because we did a speedwatch sesssion before 8am for the first time in over a year Lesley, Magda and Chris were up with the lark and did a 1hr session starting at 7.30. Out of about 300 passing cars they Read more