Top 10: books set in the West Country Intrigue! Romance! Piracy! Rich in history and folklore, the region’s dramatic coastline and untamed countryside have long inspired literature. So, heave ho, me hearties, for ten of the best books set in the West Country. Bubbling under
Verity by Colleen Hoover Summary Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of bestselling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is Read more…
Dear Lottery Club Members, The one hundred and tenth draw of the 100 Club Lottery took place on the 26th July 2024. The draw was made by Hannah Kilgore, staff at the OHH Pub 1st prize (£50) was won by Mike & Sue Clark 2nd prize ((£35) was won Read more…
Please see the attached approved minutes/notes for the July 2023 BCA AGM which were approved as correct at the July 2024 AGM
Top 10: legal thrillers set in the courtroom The best courtroom dramas have jeopardy, opposition and reversal of fortune. In some, the letter of the law and human morality are aligned, in others they are in direct conflict. This moral question invites the reader to be the judge. All rise Read more…
Wandering Souls by Cecile Pin Summary An extraordinary story of the journey of one young family through love, loss and unwavering hope. There are the goodbyes and then the fishing out of the bodies – everything in between is speculation. One night, not long after the last American troops leave Read more…
Dear Resident(s) You are all invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the BCA and take part in the proceedings. This will include the election of the BCA Trustees. The attached notice provides a little more detail on the process for election, however feel free to contact George or Read more…
Dear Readers, Welcome to the forty second 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 one hundred and nineth draw of the 100 Club Lottery took place on the 28th June 2024. The draw was made by Ashleigh, Dept Manager at the OHH Pub 1st prize (£50) was won by Grant Cambridge 2nd prize ((£35) was won by Will Read more…
Top 10: literature’s influence on popular music Literature has long been a pool of inspiration for popular music. Here are ten of the best examples of works of fiction with the songs or bands they influenced.