Burghwallis Volunteers
In all walks of life, behind the scenes there are inevitably a group of people who get things done. The world as we know it relies on volunteers, and Burghwallis is no exception. A small team of local residents turn up to prune, plant, paint, […]
Christingle 2020
The annual Christingle service has been interrupted by both the lockdown and the closure of St Helen’s church due to a dodgy roof. Undaunted the Revd Chris Herbert has come up with an alternative ‘cunning plan’ (Blackadder). Revd Chris Herbert:- Hi everyone, we now know […]
Autumnal Glory
The road to redemption seems arduously long. As we trudge through Lockdown v2.01 the impact on peoples lives is immeasurable. Today 11 November 2020 as we remember those in the forces who fell in the defence of our country we can spare a thought to […]
Burghwallis Remembers
The remembrance ceremony at Burghwallis took on a different but possibly equally moving ceremony on Sunday 8th November 2020. Covid -19 restrictions saw a changed format, the traditional gathering around the war memorial being relocated to the playing field opposite. The 20 members of the […]
Parish Newsletter 8th November 2020
Life as we know it goes into hibernation once again, or to be colloquially correct; ‘fastened in’. The impact of the lockdown has affected the form of the Remembrance celebration scheduled for 8th November. The amended celebration will now take place at 1.00 p.m. in […]
Parish Council Covid-19 Update
In view of the latest government restrictions, please be aware that all Parish Council Meetings are cancelled for the duration. If necessary, we can arrange to meet in the park, and shout at each other at a safe distance. If there is anything urgent requiring […]