Many of us have been trotting down Scorcher Hill Lane (SHL) for constitutional walks. The pandemic has added an extra dimension to the exercise. The walk is popular as it extends through the countryside allowing us to see the changing seasons up close. The growing […]
They dragged John Anne and Robert Dalby on a hurdle to the place of their execution on the Knavesmire at York on March 16, 1589. An eyewitness wrote that “they lay sweetly with their hands joined as the fearful moment approached”. John was the first […]
The look and feel of the Burghwallis.org.uk website is about to get a face lift. Scheduled for a launch mid February the site is being brought up to date to meet the latest trends, specifications and search engine optimisation. It will result in a fresher […]
One of the problems with St Helen’s church; it’s hidden 200 metres down a drive off Grange Lane. Out of sight and out of mind. The operational guys and the congregation are aware of it’s poorly roof but many residents are possibly not aware the […]
We have been notified by DMBC that Scorcher Hills Lane will be closed from 08.00 hrs on the 7th February until 17.00 hrs on the 8th of February from the junction with Grange Lane up to Cardinal Gardens. This is to ensure a safe working […]
January 11th 2022, the day a team of eight volunteers from Burghwallis managed to collect 22 bags of rubbish along Burghwallis Lane and Burghwallis Road. Litter picking has a hidden social aspect, you get to join in a rewarding process – you can immediately see […]
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 […]
Following the recent passing of Rob, one of Burghwallis Parish Councillors for the past three years, here is a brief resume of his life and background. Rob was born in Halifax on 13th June 1948 and grew up with his mum and dad, Madge and […]