Obituaries
There has been a spate of residents in the Parish and congregation of St Helen’s who have recently died. It is our privilege to publish obituaries of these folk who have often been born and bred or lived a great deal of time in the […]
Data Protection
Unless you have been hibernating for the last few months, you will be aware of the new legislation, appropriately named General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). What does this mean for you, the public, and us, the Parish Council? We have to implement a range of policies […]
New Seat Remembers Old Friend
The eagle-eyed among you will have noticed we have a shiny new seat on Grange Lane, adjacent to the Bridle Path. Some time ago it was decided a memorial to Kath Walters, ex Chair person of the parish Council should be installed. Kath was a […]
Village flag
The village flag, which was to be returned to its normal height this week, will remain lowered to mark the passing on Monday evening of Sharon Renshaw of Old Village Street.
Defibrillator Training
Training Date in the Burghwallis Pub 5th June at 5:00 pm The new defibrillator has been installed outside the Burghwallis Pub. If you would like to know how to use this life saving device there is a training session with an instructor from the […]
Village Flag lowered
Once again, the village flag was lowered, to mark the passing of John (Jack) Makepeace, of Grange Lane, who passed away 30.5.2018 aged 86. Jack Makepeace Obituary Jack was born in Co Durham to his parents John and Maud and where he grew up with […]
Defibrillator Update
We are pleased to report that the community defibrillator has been installed near the entrance to The Burghwallis pub. This provides a central location and can, to a degree, some added security. A sign of the times perhaps. The Defibrillator has to be secured in […]
Village Sign Mystery
Frequent flyers on this site will recall a recent article about our missing village sign from along Scorcher Hills Lane. Like the best Sherlock Holmes tale it is surrounded in mystery. Firstly some unknown clown whacked it in their car and then drove off […]
Further History On Burghwallis Hall
A little more on the history of Burghwallis and in particular the Anne family. These details have been added to the “Village History – Burghwallis Hall” The Anne family were long established in the area, originally with their seat at Frickley, but subsequently at Burghwallis […]
Letter From Fr Richard
April Letter from Fr Richard can be found here