Letter from Fr Richard August 2017 Sometimes life seems to imitate art. You can probably all remember the episode of The Vicar of Dibley where the Revd Geraldine is invited to a series of Christmas dinners by each of her parishioners. Of course, not wanting […]
Sounds a bit like the emperors new suit of clothes, but local government including parish councils have had to adopt a disclosure policy called the Transparency code. An inventive name perhaps, but the reality is that all parish councils need to reveal what they doing […]
The annual Burghwallis Fun Day, in Squirrel Wood on 16th July held a record attendance. Queues formed to gain access to the car park which quickly filled to bursting point. The weather was ideal. And thanks to our national performance at Wimbledon the draw of […]
For those with an eye for street architecture, behold the latest addition to the scene in Burghwallis. This is the space left behind from the removal of the telephone box. That weird, and long obsolete triangular stainless steel contraption has been removed by BT and […]
The on-going problem of fly tipped deposits along Scorcher Hills Lane continues. You may have seen 20 car tyres, a sofa and household waste left during the last week. The problem is a major headache to the DMBC, as well as residents of Burghwallis. The […]
Once again our village flag is flying at half mast. This occasion marks the passing of Mr Edward Bell, who died on 6th July 2017 Ted lived in Burghwallis for many years and was an active parish councillor for over 10 years, retiring due […]
Just a quick reminder – the fantastic Burghwallis fun day is only a week away. Free entry and a chance to see Squirrel Wood in all its splendor PLUS a great afternoon of fun for all the family. Well worth bringing a picnic along and […]
With the good news that the 51 and 51a bus service trial through Burghwallis is to be extended by a further year the SYPTE have published the ongoing timetable that will run from 24th July 2017. 50 50a 50b 51 51a Doncaster valid from 24 […]
Thanks to the success of the recent fun night – fund raising evening at the Burghwallis pub the actual FREE admission event- Fun Day on Sunday 16th July 2017 is full of surprises Squirrel Wood, Abbe’s Walk 12:30 to 4:30pm The format includes many side […]
The pundits, geeks and tecky guys have revealed we have the proud honour to have the slowest broadband, “probably in the world.” Apparently the rural areas of Britain are losing out in the battle for broadband speed. Which? the consumer watchdog have discovered huge variations […]