The Red Ensign will proudly fly from the village flag pole on 3rd September to mark Merchant Navy Day. This commemorates the thousands of sailors from the MN who were lost in the two world wars, yet are rarely mentioned. The 3rd September 1939 is […]
The flag has been recently flying at half mast in recognition of those lost in the tragic Grenfell Tower fire, followed by the further atrocity outside the Finsbury Park Mosque.
The following bulletin has been received from the SYPE. It highlights changes to the various bus service around Doncaster. In particular it advises that the trial of services through Burghwallis will be extended for a further 12 months. Doncaster Bus service changes – July and […]
You may have wondered why the Burghwallis village signs have been coming and going. Some have likened the situation as being similar to the infamous garden gnomes that disappear only to feature in holiday photos in exotic locations. No such chance the Burghwallis signs will […]
10 am Saturday morning – 12 brave souls faced the wind and rain clearing the whole of The Abbe’s Walk. Craig started early making the rubbish easier to gather on Abbe’s Walk and Julia tackled Burghwallis Lane single handed. We managed to fill 27 bags […]
The village flag is lowered on occasions as a mark of respect when a village resident has passed away. The village flag is currently being flown at half mast to reflect the terrorist attack in London on 3rd June.
The Brightbus school bus service we recently announced was to cease operations in the summer has been brought forward due a shortage of drivers. The following update has been released by the SYPTE. BrightBus services to The Hayfield School, Doncaster Further to my previous e-mails […]
The events committee of the parish council organised a great night in the Burghwallis Pub to raise funds for the Village Fete to be held on 16th July 2017 in Squirrel Wood. Plenty of parking and space for a picnic! Around 75 people, young and […]
On June 10th at 10 am there will be a gathering of noble volunteers anxious to help clear litter from the five roads that serve Burghwallis. Singing that well known anthem of the bogans “We plough our junk in fields and scatter rubbish on the […]
One of the daily sights around Doncaster are the bright green double-decker buses that provide school children with a lift to school and home. But they are soon to disappear as the company is to close down. The South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive are liaising […]