An open meeting was held in the Burghwallis Pub on Wednesday evening to pursue objections to the planning application to build an intensive pig rearing unit next to Squirrel Wood Scout Camp. Attended by 75 residents from the village and near by, an update report […]
A number of people have been a little confused about the ‘stink’ raised over the planning application to build a pig rearing unit adjacent to Squirrel Wood campsite. This is an intensive rearing unit, in which young pigs are rapidly fattened for slaughter. This type […]
We recently published an article about the removal of ivy from the trees on Grange Lane. (Read article) This has caused a bit of controversy with a resident of Burghwallis who wrote at some length (see comments on original article) to assert that ivy does […]
Since the last update on 22nd May, matters have moved on apace. Due to the large numbers of comments received by DMBC from the public and other interested bodies, the deadline for responses has been extended to 9th August. This is to allow the applicant […]
As we are sure everyone knows, this is the motto of the Boy Scouts. Now it applies to the residents of Burghwallis, particularly those of us who use The Abbe’s Walk. On the weekend of 5th to 7th July, the Scouts are holding their biennial […]
The ever popular Burghwallis children’s playing field is in need of a spruce up. A team of volunteers is needed to prune, chop, saw and demolish lumps of stuff that shouldn’t be there. If you have a couple of hours free on Tuesday 11th June […]
Those who like the sound of other people’s voices will be delighted to hear the Cusworth Singers are performing in Owston Church on Sunday 16th June as 7pm. Entitled “Songs for a Summers Evening” it is an evening totally devoid of politicians – and their […]
In the words of Donald Trump “Fake News” has entered the village vocabulary. In the previous blog update about the Abbe’s Walk Pig Farm planning application we said the DMBC meeting to discuss this project will take place on the 10th June 2019. This is […]
This fitting tribute to the two world wars and beyond is showing signs of wear and tear. We have noticed recently that the walls that enclose the memorial have obviously moved since being built and may need a touch of tender loving care. One problem […]