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Burghwallis New Web Site
The advances of technology, people’s expectations and current trends have meant that our website needed a complete overhaul. The previous model has lasted five years, which is quite a feat in these days. The new site has a much improved layout making it easier to […]
At Least Burghwallis Has Fresh Litter
Nationally, the most common themes that emerge at local council meetings involve speeding, litter and dog poo – in any order. But pity the poor folk living in Alderbury in Wiltshire. This village along with Salisbury involved Scripal and Novichok. Alderbury was where the Scripals […]
Setting Sun Bathes SHL in Glory
Many of us have been trotting down Scorcher Hill Lane (SHL) for constitutional walks. The pandemic has added an extra dimension to the exercise. The walk is popular as it extends through the countryside allowing us to see the changing seasons up close. The growing […]
John Anne, Martyr Of Burghwallis
They dragged John Anne and Robert Dalby on a hurdle to the place of their execution on the Knavesmire at York on March 16, 1589. An eyewitness wrote that “they lay sweetly with their hands joined as the fearful moment approached”. John was the first […]
New Look Website
The look and feel of the Burghwallis.org.uk website is about to get a face lift. Scheduled for a launch mid February the site is being brought up to date to meet the latest trends, specifications and search engine optimisation. It will result in a fresher […]
St Helen’s Roof Still Has Gaping Hole
One of the problems with St Helen’s church; it’s hidden 200 metres down a drive off Grange Lane. Out of sight and out of mind. The operational guys and the congregation are aware of it’s poorly roof but many residents are possibly not aware the […]
Scorcher Hills Lane Closure
We have been notified by DMBC that Scorcher Hills Lane will be closed from 08.00 hrs on the 7th February until 17.00 hrs on the 8th of February from the junction with Grange Lane up to Cardinal Gardens. This is to ensure a safe working […]
What A Rubbish Day
January 11th 2022, the day a team of eight volunteers from Burghwallis managed to collect 22 bags of rubbish along Burghwallis Lane and Burghwallis Road. Litter picking has a hidden social aspect, you get to join in a rewarding process – you can immediately see […]