Category: Village News
General news on the Burghwallis Village
Events Committee Closes
08/02/2019
Following the resignation of committee members Diane Ezard, Julia Murray and Adrian Sowden on the 8th January 2019, the Events Committee (EC) was wound down. In a joint statement Diane, Julia and Adrian said: ‘’
Huge Turnout At Fun Day
17/07/2017
The annual Burghwallis Fun Day, in Squirrel Wood on 16th July held a record attendance. Queues formed to gain access to the car park which quickly filled to bursting point. The weather was ideal. And
One Week To The Fun Day
08/07/2017
Just a quick reminder – the fantastic Burghwallis fun day is only a week away. Free entry and a chance to see Squirrel Wood in all its splendor PLUS a great afternoon of fun for
Free Fun Day At Squirrel Wood
30/06/2017
Thanks to the success of the recent fun night – fund raising evening at the Burghwallis pub the actual FREE admission event- Fun Day on Sunday 16th July 2017 is full of surprises Squirrel Wood,
Fun Night Lives Up To Its Name
04/06/2017
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
Fun Night At The Burghwallis
16/03/2017
The events team are on a roll – or to be more precise a plate of pie and peas. This is a warm up ( can there be any more puns) to raise funds for
Senior Citizens Christmas Lunch
19/12/2016
The annual Senior Citizens lunch at the Burghwallis produced a few surprises that would rock both Strictly Come Dancing and the X Factor. The parish Poor’s Field fund produced the cash to provide 39 of
Christmas Spirit Shines Through Weather
12/12/2016
The lighting of the Christmas tree this year was not for the fainthearted. The carol lyric about deep and crisp and even had to be rapidly changed to reflect the heavy and wet stuff that
Christmas Tree Carol Singing
17/11/2016
The annual light up of the Burghwallis Christmas tree is scheduled for 10th December at 6:30 pm at the war memorial. Carol singing, led by Rev Dr Richard Walton, will sort out those possibly eligible
Christmas Lunch For The Wise
17/11/2016
Wisdom comes with age, and this is the time of year when the village recognises the wise pensioners of the parish with a free Christmas lunch at the Burghwallis pub, courtesy of the Parish Council
Burghwallis Fun Day
02/08/2016
The weather held and a great British institution burst into life. July 31st saw the Burghwallis family fun day strike up the band – the first time the event was held in Squirrel Wood supported
Burghwallis Family Fun Day 2016
03/06/2016
The next village event is scheduled for 31st July 2016. The Family Fun Day is this years get village together – but with a difference – it is being held in Squirrel Wood. One
Bullcroft Yoga Classes
23/04/2016
STOP PRESS: A further yoga taster session for all ages, sex, and ability is being held at the Bullcroft Memorial Hall on 29th March starting at 1:30pm for one hour.
Flu Jabs for the over 65’s in Burghwallis
17/09/2015
Now that St. Annes are unable to offer the yearly flu jab service for the over 65’s in our Parish, Sally the Landlady at the Burghwallis Pub has kindly allowed Chestnut Avenue Surgery to carry
Picnic In The Park Is A Great Success
20/08/2015
Picnic in the Park – 16 August 2015 Sunday 16 August started at 9.30 for the events committee volunteers. Craig, tasked with protecting the new wild flower beds in the park with quite scary zeal
Picnic Is Ready for the 16th August 2015
18/07/2015
Layout updated 31st July The Picnic in the Park is looming up – 16th August is the date for your diary. But what is in store at this extravaganza? Park the car in the special
The Picnic In the Park Is Coming To Burghwallis
14/06/2015
One of the great traditions in the UK is the village event. It continually proves the metal of the true British spirit . We will endure any weather thrown at us, we will laugh in
Village Fete 2014
29/07/2014
If you want to plan an event a year in advance seek out the events team that planned this year’s fete. Not many have the almost divine ability to pick the day after the heaviest
Burghwallis and the Anne Crest
16/11/2013
Visitors always admire the welcome signs at the entrance to the village with their eye catching crest. This is the family crest of the Anne family, long associated with the village. The family once owned
Christmas Tree Lighting 7th December 2013 at 6:30 pm
04/11/2013
LIGHTING OF THE PARISH CHRISTMAS TREE 7th DECEMBER 2013 at 6.30pm Due to the success of last years event we will again be following the tradition of providing a village Christmas Tree. The lighting of
Village Fete 21st July 2013
03/11/2013
Congratulations to all members of the Events Committee – Adrian, Andrew, Brian, Diane, Elaine, Fay, Julia, Karen, Les, Moravian and Val for organising another very successful event. The day was well attended and everyone