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 bluebells, wild garlic and common dog violets, as well as Read more
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 the workshop and gated entrance directly behind the car and Read more
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 to the Rectory estate. The information was commissioned by Read more
The Cotswold Wardens Guided Walks – April 2022
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.
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 are to give the sermon and leave as quickly as Read more
The theme: February Flora This month’s them proved popular, and has resulted in some gorgeous photos. Well done to first time entrant, Ann Wilson, who came straight in at No. 1. Winner: Ann Wilson Runners-up
Wine, Words & Chords In the first of what is hoped to be a rolling programme of cultural events with local interest, St Mary the Virgin Church was the setting for Wine, Words & Chords, on Thursday 24 February 2022. The evening included poetry and prose readings from Amanda Read, Read more
Dear Readers, Welcome to the fifteenth 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 please to Bugle@burtonvillage.org.uk Regards Chris On behalf of the editorial team
Dear Lottery Club members, The eighty first draw of the 100 Club Lottery took place on the 24th Feb 2022. The draw was made by Fiona Coldridge from Neston who was attending the ‘Wine Words & Chords’ event at St. Mary’s Church 1st prize (£50) was won by Marje Read more