Village News
Comms Survey 2022 – Report of Findings
Following the communications survey in May 2022, the report of findings is available below. With thanks to all residents who took part in the survey.
Book Club
Burton Book Club: Group Read for June 2022
The End of Men (2022) by Christina Sweeney-Baird Description A RACE AGAINST TIME The year is 2025. Mankind is under threat. A FIGHT FOR THEIR LIVES Men are dying, but women remain safe. As the sickness spreads to every corner of the globe, people fight to protect the men they love Read more
Book Club
Bookmark – June 2022
Book news, reviews and reading highlights. All books mentioned in this blog have been read and carefully curated by Bookmark. News Writers! If you are considering enrolling on the MA Creative Writing, or you are interested in career pathways following the MA, this event is for you. Bath Spa University Read more
Photo Comp
Photo Competition – June’s Theme
This month’s theme: June is bustin’ out all over Because it’s June… June! June!! June!!!! A month which prances all-singing, all-dancing into the calendar. Jazz-hands entries need only apply. June is bustin’ out all over The feelin’ is gettin’ so intense, That the young Virginia creepers Hev been huggin’ the Read more
Photo Comp
Photo Competition – May Winners
May’s theme: many rivers to cross This month, the judge was looking for different bodies of water. Instead, what we got were bodies in the water. Semantics aside, there is no denying the high quality of the photography. Winner: Mike Clark Runner-up: Ann Wilson Excluded
Village News
Burton Communications Survey 2022
This survey is now closed. A report of findings is available here.
Natural Science
Nature Walk
West Kington Church – Wood Lane – Blacksmith’s Forge – Broadmead Brook – Nettleton Shrub Distance: 1.6 km approx. Duration: 35-40 mins at average walking pace Elevation: ↑135m max.; ↓101m min. In mid-May, ecologist Ann Skinner led some two dozen local nature-lovers on an expedition to discover a rich diversity of Read more
Enterprises
Fishmonger
Chris Haines sells fresh fish at Burton Farm Shop & Kitchen every Tuesday between 3-4:30pm (Oct – Apr) A great choice of superb quality fish. Chris engages the customer, offering tips for storing and cooking his produce. He is also willing to source particular items to order. Contact Chris Read more
Book Club
Burton Book Club: Group Read for May 2022
Miss Benson’s Beetle by Rachel Joyce WINNER OF THE WILBUR SMITH ADVENTURE WRITING PRIZE | BEST PUBLISHED NOVELWOMAN & HOME BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR and A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ‘The perfect escape novel for our troubled times.’ PATRICK GALE DESCRIPTION It is 1950. London is still reeling from Read more
Book Club
Bookmark – May 2022
Book news, reviews and reading highlights. All books mentioned in this blog have been read and carefully curated by Bookmark. News After two years of pandemic cancellations and online only, Literary festivals are back in full swing this year. Many of the biggest and best are within reasonable distance from Read more