Not quite in the context of an heraldic recognition of a location. In this case we’re are talking about a seat which is sat upon. And this seat has been sat on for years. In the parish there around six seats for the use of. […]
The ancient Saxon cross that stands outside the south door of St Helen’s is to be refurbished after years of attack from the elements. Just get on with it I hear you say, but the cross is a grade 1 listed structure and in a […]
Obituary: Janet Johnson resident of Grange Lane Burghwallis As many of you will know Jan was an only child born to Elfie and Ken and lived and grew up locally within a close-knit extended family at 5 Lane Ends. For a time, Janet went to […]
One of those strange thoughts that catches you in an idle moment when you are waiting for a Northern train to arrive on a Saturday (they’re on strike) or when all help lines are “very busy at the moment and your call is important to […]
Visit to Menin Gate Memorial As we approach the centenary of the end of the First World War, a group of local residents, led by Steve Tagg, a member of Burghwallis Royal British Legion, visited World War 1 battlefield sites. The visit included Tyne Cot […]
On Saturday 10th November, Barnscan Local History Group, in partnership with Campsall Church, will be holding an event to commemorate the centenary of the end of the 1st World War and the suffragette movement. We’re sure that local people must have some interesting photos or […]
Great North Run 9th September 2018 Father Chris Herbert, curate at St Helen’s and his wife Christine recently took part in the Great North Run from Newcastle to South Shields. Here is his story behind the scenes. We decided to take part in this half […]
BURGHWALLIS SENIOR CITIZENS CHRISTMAS LUNCH 2018 If you are a senior resident of Burghwallis you are invited to a free Christmas lunch at the Burghwallis Pub. to be held in the function room on Thursday 13th December at 12 noon for 12.30 lunch. May sound a way […]
Forthcoming Parish Council Meetings Parish Council meetings will take place at 7.00pm at the Burghwallis Pub on the following dates: Tuesday 30th October, and Tuesday, 11th December all at 7.00 pm. If you require further information then place contact me, Dave Maxwell on 07766 055012. […]
The village flag has been lowered to mark the passing of Janet Johnson of Grange Lane, on 19th September.