St Marys

Exactly 300 years ago the church tower was struck by lightening and destroyed by fire. Buriton's bell-ringers will be marking this anniversary - and they will also be giving people a chance to have a go at ringing the bells.

More details will be available nearer to the date of the event.

300 years ago - on this very day - the steeple on Buriton Church was struck by lightening and burnt down. Our team of bell-ringers will be ringing the bells to mark this anniversary. They will also be giving demonstrations and providing parishioners with an opportunity to have a go.

Carols, mince pies and mulled wine - a perfect winter's evening

This might not be the correct place to put this note but there we go!

The Post Office is open every Friday (1.30 - 3.30pm**) in the Seward Room next to St. Mary's church. You do not have to queue (well, you do very occasionally but even that is enjoyable) and you are treated to a cup of coffee or tea and some healthy gossip.

First Beer: Sunday June 1st at 8.00pm. at The Five Bells. A chance for the men of Buriton to get together for a drink and some intelligent conversation. Starting subject: Drugs, Doctors and Diseases.

First Beer: Sunday May 1st at 8.00pm. at The Five Bells. A chance for the men of Buriton to get together for a drink and some intelligent conversation. Starting subject: Euthanasia, can it ever be justified?

The next Big Question will be: "Does it matter what we believe?"

An occasional discussion group of topical interest.