Not wanting to leave us out of her path, storm Ciara managed to hit our village. Not on the scale of the devastation elsewhere in God’s own county, but nevertheless noticeable. The 24 hour blast repositioned all manner of fauna, flora and garden furniture, then […]
Visitors travelling along Scorcher Hills Lane have long been welcomed to the village by the sight of a dead tree. Right by the village sign, it resembled something out of wild west movie, ‘Welcome to Dry Gulch population 245’. The poor thing expired many moons […]
Diane’s Story, A Eulogy By Rev Ann Walton; It was an honour to take Diane’s funeral and after speaking to her brother, sister in law and nieces, this is the story they told of her life. Diane had a good life, although it hasn’t always […]
If anyone has recently travelled along The Abbe’s Walk recently, you cannot help but notice the amount of fly tipping and general litter that has accumulated! Therefore we are organising a litter pick along The Abbe’s Walk this Saturday, 25th January, and any additional help […]
The shenanigans over the proposed pig rearing industrial unit rage on. The original planning application for the unit in Burghwallis Park, adjoining Squirrel Wood campsite was rejected by the DMBC but a new application has now been submitted by the farmer involved. A meeting is […]
December 6th, once again the folk of Burghwallis and nearby villages gathered round the Christmas tree at Burghwallis war memorial. The throng of people of all ages, especially a good number of children ripped into a selection of carols. The vicar, father Richard, led as […]
A goodly number (34) of pensioners from the village, including a few “guests” attended the annual Christmas lunch this week in The Burghwallis pub. This lunch is sponsored by the Parish Council from the rent received from the “Poors Field” on Burghwallis Road. An excellent […]
The village flag has been lowered in recognition of the passing of Diane Ezard, who died yesterday. Diane was the partner of the late Kath Walters. More information will be published in due course.