Doncaster Council has launched a consultation with residents and businesses on a proposed Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for Doncaster town centre. The aim of the proposed PSPO is to address a number of concerns relating to begging and anti-social behaviour in the town centre. […]
Many people would be intrigued at the strange layout of the parish boundary. Logic and reason seem to have fallen off the edge of the table. We would need a new BBC investigative programme similar to “Who do think you are” this time entitled “What […]
The Burghwallis village flag is being flown at half mast in recognition of the passing of Yvonne Briggs.
The Red Ensign is flying at the village flag pole to recognise Merchant Navy Day. You can find out the full story here….http://www.burghwallis.org.uk/blog/merchant-navy-day-3rd-september-2017/ On this merchant Navy Day, I very much hope you will support this campaign by Seafarers UK to remember the sacrifices, salute […]
Read more here…September letter from Father Richard Walton
The overgrown shrubbery along Grange lane is a thing of the past; for the time being. The DMBC, operating under severe budget cuts have found a spot of cash and time to send a work team to trim the bushes and hedges along Grange Lane. […]
The Burghwallis village flag is being flow at half mast in recognition of the passing of Kathleen Walters. A huge influence in life of the village over many years, Kath served as Chairman of the Parish Council 2013-2017. Her immense enthusiasm for Burghwallis […]
The Friends of Askern Railway Station have asked local residents in Burghwallis to join in a survey to entice the reopening of Askern station. By completing the Askern Station Survey form you can indicate your interest in the resurrection of the Askern railway station. See/ […]
By Colin Bowes. Looking through the Burghwallis baptism register, 1813 to 1951, I came across some very descriptive entries made by the Rev George Wyatt (G.W.) who was Rector here from 1823 to 1826, and certainly carried out his duties with utmost efficiency. The first […]
A resolution has been reached to replace the school bus service previously operated by BrightBus . The Seventy-eight green painted BrightBus school services operated in South Yorkshire, carried over 12,000 pupils per day. Urgent action by transport bosses will mean school buses facing the axe […]