Book news, reviews and reading highlights. All books mentioned in this blog have been read and carefully curated by Bookmark. News As demand for print books continues to grow, the industry struggles to cope with supply issues. The shortage of hauliers prevents books from getting to shops. Ink, glue and Read more
The Mirror and the Light (2021) by Hilary Mantel The Sunday Times bestselling sequel to Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies , the stunning conclusion to Hilary Mantel’s Man Booker Prize-winning Wolf Hall trilogy. A Guardian Book of the Year * A Times Book of the Year * A Read more
Burton Cycle Route 5 Burton – West Kington – North Wraxall – Nettleton – Burton 9 Miles, 530 ft climbing (160m) Blog by Ian Wilson download map This route is of modest length but includes some fairly stiff climbs. There are no refreshment facilities on the route but a Read more
You don’t need expensive camera equipment to enter. Previous finalists have used phone cameras to exceptional effect. For eligibility criteria and how to enter, click here. Be as creative as you like with your interpretation of the theme, but all entries must meet the broad remit of the theme. This Read more
The theme: All Creatures Great & Small Winner: Lee Jane Hawkes Runners up This month we had some clearly identifiable spots of our locale submitted, and the photos were very much in keeping with the time of year. It was a difficult choice between the three finalists. Well done, Read more
Burton Cycle Route 4 Burton – Grittleton – Hullavington – Fosse Way – Alderton – Littleton Drew – Acton Turville – Burton 15.5 miles, 520 ft (160m) climbing Blog by Ian Wilson Inevitably there is overlap of routes as we add more to this series, Read more
Burton Cycle Route 3 Burton – The Gibb – Kington St Michael – Stanton St Quintin – Grittleton – Littleton Drew – Burton 16 miles, 500 ft (154m) climbing Blog by Ian Wilson Inevitably there is overlap of routes as we add more to this series, but Read more
Wine, Words & Chords Thursday 24 February, 7pm St Mary’s Church, Nettleton & Burton An evening in conversation with local author, Amanda Read, with readings from her novel Lost & Waiting. Plus poetry reading from Nettleton poet, Dr Steve Williams, and live music from pianist Nick Goodall. LOST & WAITING The discovery of a Read more
The poppy project is underway At the inaugural meeting in January, knitters and crochet-makers of all abilities came together at the Old House at Home. They marvelled at the wonder that is the magic circle and pondered the intricacies of the slip stitch. Sue Clark, who got this whole Read more
Burton – Castle Combe – West Kington – Burton Blog by Peter Broadhurst This walk has four options. Full Route 120 – 180 mins Mix of Road/Path Leave the back of the Burton triangle heading south on the Nettleton road. Follow the road past the dairy and chicken Read more