Wednesday, December 6th saw our annual Burghwallis Senior Citizens’ Christmas Lunch take place in The Burghwallis Pub, where 27 meals were provided. The meal was followed by the usual raffle – it seemed that there were more prizes than people present – we don’t think […]
Just in time for the 12th night the village Christmas tree was removed and recycled. The team of volunteers took just one hour to complete the task, but why don’t we have a plastic tree instead has been asked. The 15ft tree was grown and […]
A year ago this village tradition was cancelled due to the restrictions of the pandemic. Undaunted this year the team from the Burghwallis Parish council wanted to rekindle the event. The 2021 tree, which is a tad larger than normal was therefore duly positioned in […]
The Burghwallis annual ceremony to burst into the Christmas spirit by singing carols, eating mince pies and drinking mulled wine or soft drinks is scheduled for 11th December 2021 at 6:30pm The short service is a favourite for children of the Burghwallis and surrounding villages […]
Covid has also impacted on our traditional Christmas tree lighting and carol service. It is intended the tree will still be erected in December, along with its festive lights alongside the war memorial. But the traditional carol service has had to be cancelled this year.
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 […]
The 9th December saw some 50 brave souls venture into the cold night air to witness the Christmas tree lighting ceremony. This now annual event hosted by the Burghwallis parish councillors is a favourite with many residents and visitors from Skellow and Carcroft. It is […]
Once again, we will be gathering to ceremonially switch on the Christmas Tree lights, this year on Saturday, December 9th, at 6.30 pm. The lighting up will be conducted by Fr. Richard Walton, vicar of Burghwallis and Campsall, amidst a rousing chorus of popular Christmas […]
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 to be shoved in front of BBC choir master Gareth […]
The British Legion will be holding their annual carol concert in the Burghwallis at 7.30 pm. Armthorpe Elmfield Band conducted by Haydn Griffiths will be providing the entertainment and a Pie and Pea supper is included. Tickets are going fast and you will need to […]