The Mill on the Floss (1860) by George Elliot ‘If life had no love in it, what else was there for Maggie?’ Brought up at Dorlcote Mill, Maggie Tulliver worships her brother Tom and is desperate to win the approval of her parents, but her passionate, wayward nature and her Read more…
Book comment, reviews and reading highlights. All books mentioned in this blog have been read and carefully curated by Bookmark. Comment With the rising cost of living, we take a look at three ways to spend less on books without giving up reading. Libraries To boost usage, Wiltshire Council has Read more…
We are thrilled to present a staggering list of raffle prizes to be won this Saturday, 17 September, at the Burton Dog Show. Our utmost thanks to all the local businesses, individuals and Burton’s caring canine community who have so generously donated prizes in support of Dogs Trust. Eating Out Read more…
August’s Theme: Blackberry Way Entries this month were a wistful evocation of summer’s end and local trails in and around Burton. Congratulations to the winners. Winner: Lee Jane Hawkes with Take me Home, Country Road Runners-up
Tuesday 11 October, 7:30pm for a 8pm start The Old House at Home Max 6 per team £5 per head | payable on the night | cash only please Book a table with the pub tel. 01454 218227 | ref. Quiz Test your local and general knowledge If you have Read more…
Dear Readers, Welcome to the twenty 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 eighty seventh draw of the 100 Club Lottery took place on the 26th August 2022. The draw was made by resident Nicole Glendennan 1st prize (£50) was won by Graham Read 2nd prize ((£35) was won by Eileen Billington 3rd prize (£25) was won Read more…
Progress Report 1350 poppies is a LOT of poppies and the design process started on August 11th at the New House on one of our super hot days of the month. A joint discussion resulted in a design which pleased everyone AND would produce impact and be seen from a Read more…
Piranesi (2021) by Susanna Clarke Winner of the 2021 Women’s Prize for Fiction A SUNDAY TIMES & NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Description Piranesi lives in the House. Perhaps he always has. In his notebooks, day after day, he makes a clear and careful record of its wonders: the labyrinth of Read more…