Amanda Read, Author at Burton in Wiltshire

The wait is over…Village Fete, today at 2pm

St Mary’s Church, Nettleton and Burton A sneak peak at some of the stalls Stalls and activities craft* and cake stalls plant sale white elephant stall refreshments tombola and for younger visitors: hook a duck lucky dip treasure map teddy bear Read more…

By Amanda Read, 2 years06/03/2023 ago

Village News

Potholes update

by Wiltshire Council Following the increase in potholes seen over the past few months, we thought it would be helpful to provide you with more information about what we’re doing, how we fill potholes and what happens when a resident reports a pothole. We will also be hosting a potholes Read more…

By Amanda Read, 2 years06/01/2023 ago

Crafts

Burton Crafts debut at Village Fete

The countdown is on! Where: Village Fete, St Mary’s Church Nettleton and Burton When: Saturday 3 June, 2pm We’re so excited to share that Burton Creative Arts & Crafts will be making our first appearance at Burton’s village fete on Saturday. Behind the scenes our crafters have been abuzz with Read more…

By Amanda Read, 2 years06/01/2023 ago

Services

Library Service

Burton’s nearest library is the mobile library at Nettleton, Long Leaze, which operates fortnightly. Map and timetable. Join the library If you have a Wiltshire Libraries membership card you may use any of their libraries and online services. Membership is free to join. You can join the library online and receive Read more…

By Amanda Read, 2 years05/23/2023 ago

St Mary's Church

Burton’s favourite hymns

Whether you are a regular church-goer, a once-in-a-whiler on special occasions, or don’t go, won’t go, it’s likely you have a favourite hymn. The hymn may remind you of school assembly, a key moment in your life, or a rousing sporting occasion. It will be something poetic, literary and emotional, Read more…

By Amanda Read, 2 years05/21/2023 ago

Events

Village Fete

Saturday 3 June, 2pm St Mary’s Church, Nettleton and Burton Come along to meet friends and neighbours Find out what you can expect on the day and how you can help. What to expect craft* and cake stalls plant sale white elephant stall refreshments tombola Read more…

By Amanda Read, 2 years05/20/2023 ago

Book Club

Burton Book Club – group read for May 2023

Klara & the Sun (2022) by Kazuo Ishiguro Description ‘The Sun always has ways to reach us.’ From her place in the store, Klara, an Artificial Friend with outstanding observational qualities, watches carefully the behaviour of those who come in to browse, and of those who pass in the street Read more…

By Amanda Read, 2 years05/15/2023 ago

Book Club

The Lit List – Real People in Fiction

Top 10: fiction books in which real people appear From walk-on part to protagonist, ten great examples of real-life people in fiction. Bubbling under

By Amanda Read, 2 years05/14/2023 ago

Coronation Party

Coronation Party: photos

Burton’s celebrations of the coronation of HM King Charles III took place on Sunday 7 May 2023 in the field behind the Church, by kind permission of Greg and Freddie Clark. The picnic on the farm involved Clayzer laser clay pigeon shooting, a treasure hunt, a quiz, a fun photo Read more…

By Amanda Read, 2 years05/10/2023 ago

Coronation Party

Coronation Party: checklist

Party on, Burton! To help you make the most of the Coronation Party, we’ve put together a quick reference guide of what to bring and what to expect on the day. When & Where Sunday 7 May, 2pm the field behind the Church Entrance: FREE. Burton residents only The main Read more…

By Amanda Read, 2 years05/06/2023 ago