How To Mow A Meadow
Our topsy turvy world continues, with a combined massive hike in energy costs and a fuel shortage. Covid-19 has turned the world upside down, a concept that previously only existed in thriller scripts. Just as
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Village Flag Lowered
The Village flag has been lowered to mark the passing of Tyrone (Ty) Davidson who passed away last night (Saturday). Any further information regarding funeral arrangements will be advised when known, in accordance with the
Continue readingGrange Lane sign
For some time now, a regular visitor to our village (my granddaughter) has complained about the dirty state of the keep right sign at the bottom of Grange Lane, at the junction with The Abbe’s
Continue readingGrange Lane Pavement
Those of us walking along the north side of Grange Lane alongside the playing field have recently been experiencing the sword of Damocles. Not literally, that was just to grab your attention, and anyway it
Continue readingLegal Niceties From 1666
It pays to behave in Burghwallis. in January 1666 apprentice Edward Rusholme was slung out on his ear for misbehaving and being a ‘tea leaf’ or furuncle, which is an aerobic microscopic parasite or thief, in case
Continue readingBurghwallis Hall Makeover
After a protracted delay the history of Burghwallis Hall moves into a new era. Built in 1485 Burghwallis Hall was the new location for the Anne family who had built the new Hall around 250
Continue readingPettycoat Lane 1673
It would appear that some skulduggery was afoot in Burghwallis in 1673 The following extract from the magistrates court is logged at the Wakefield archives. Unfortunately we are left hanging (not literally ) as to
Continue readingA Country Walk Messed Up By Humans
One of the strange knock-on effects of the Covid restrictions has been the trend towards discovering those hidden local walks none of us knew existed. But there have been a few kick backs when a
Continue readingGreen Wheelie Bin Collection Suspension
Green bin collections temporarily suspended from Monday 26 July due to Covid isolations Waste and Recycling collection services have been disrupted recently due to increasing staff isolations amongst collection crews. Regrettably a decision has been
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The village flag has today been lowered to mark the passing of John Moses, of Grange Lane. In accordance with our protocols, the flag will remain lowered for a period of 7 days.
Continue readingGreat Britain Spring Clean
The recent national campaign, ‘Great Britain Spring Clean’ gave Burghwallis a litter clearance opportunity that turned out a little different from previous exercises. The faithful team of Burghwallis volunteers met on the 2nd of June
Continue readingOver The Garden Wall
Brian Hudson of Old Village Street has produced another of his tours around parts of Burghwallis. Featuring gardens in bloom it gives a gentle reminder that our flora and fauna has no knowledge of pandemic
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🎶 There’s A Hole In Our Roof, Dear Lisa, A Hole.
The roof of St. Helen’s church is still a work in progress. After the partial collapse last year it was hoped the repairs could have been completed by December 2020, but then the ‘system’ took
Continue readingParish Council Election
The results of the parish council election have been published, and the result is that all the previous members have been re-elected. Congratulations to all concerned. Please be assured that we will continue to serve
Continue readingChairman’s Annual Report 2020 –2021
The past year has been dominated by the coronavirus epidemic and its implications for all our daily lives. Due to the restrictions on meetings, we have only been able to hold meetings in July, September
Continue readingBurghwallis Postponed Parish Council meeting
Please note that the meeting announced for Tuesday 20th April cannot now take place, as the instructions for the required notice period have been amended in line with the official mourning period for the late
Continue readingBurghwallis New Date Parish Council Meeting
The next meeting of the Parish Council will now take place on Tuesday 27th April, at 7.00 pm. This will be a “remote” meeting, using the Zoom facility. For anyone wishing to observe the proceedings,
Continue readingBurghwallis Parish Council Elections
The following personnel have applied for consideration at the forthcoming Burghwallis Parish council elections. A copy has also been displayed on the Parish Council’s Notice Board. As there are 5 vacancies and 6 candidates, electors
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Here is a copy of the Notice that will be displayed on the village Notice Board today, 23rd March 2021.
Continue readingOld Village Street Gets A Makeover
Some aspects of the lockdown are as exciting as watching paint dry, but if you live along Old Village Street the arrival of a new tarmac road surface was quite breathtaking. But then some of
Continue readingDoncaster Museum Opening Preview
After a delayed opening the new Doncaster Museum is set to open as soon as the lockdown disappears. This stylish new building cleverly engulfs the listed frontage of the old Doncaster High School for Girls.
Continue readingTime Please – Almost for the Beers In Burghwallis
Hot on the heels of the government announcement this week, we are pleased to report that the Burghwallis pub has well-advanced plans to welcome us all back to its doors – but no further. Sally
Continue readingRoy Herbert Ezard – Obituary
Roy was born in Skellow on the 26th of August 1926 where he lived with his parents, brother and three sisters. He attended Owston Park secondary modern school and left school aged 14 to work
Continue readingWise Move Builds Bird Box
Most people have been tempted by the RSPB to make the odd bird box. But Burghwallis thinks big. Why not build one for one of the biggest birds in the UK. Why not build a
Continue readingLockdown Life In A Rut
The lockdown could be misconstrued as life in a bit of a rut. Unfortunately some people have taken the term literal literally. A walk along Scorcher Hill Lane (SHL) has revealed the tendency for drivers
Continue readingWater, Water Everywhere But Not a Drop to Drink
The burst of a mains pipe somewhere between Askern and Burghwallis has residents and Yorkshire Water perplexed. After three days the source of the leak remains a mystery. Normally a leak of this size would
Continue readingVillage Flag lowered
The Burghwallis village flag has been lowered to mark the passing of Roy Ezard, of Scorcher Hills Lane
Continue readingLet It Snow
One of natures delights recently landed around Burghwallis. The white stuff landed big time to the delight of many of us ‘fastened in’ – maybe less so to those having to travel to work enduring
Continue readingMissed Delivery for White Christmas
Depending on whether you were fastened in, out or round about for Christmas these snowy scenes arrived a couple of days too late to make it a white Christmas. But still the scenes bring some
Continue readingTime To Stand Up And Be Counted
2021 is the year the next national census will be conducted. This is nothing new – there was famously one in Judaea at the time of the change from BC to AD! A census is
Continue readingChristingle 24th December 2020
The combined parish of St Helen’s Burghwallis and St Mary Magdalen Campsall are holding the Christingle service for children live streamed online via a zoom link. The service starts at 4 pm on Christmas Eve
Continue readingBurghwallis Christmas Tree 2020
The ‘reet’ nasty virus that joined the world during 2020 took its toll. The need to avoid this invisible enemy has impacted on lives in a way unimaginable to everyone. But the lighting of the
Continue readingChristmas Dinner – with a difference
It has been the custom for several years now for the Parish Council to host a Christmas Lunch for the pensioners in the village. This is funded by the income from the Poor’s Field (on
Continue readingToll Puddle Moves North
We have all become the northern martyrs fending off the volume of water that has been recently delivered. Just to cheer us up our local tier 3 status has been ‘diluted’ and being fastened in
Continue readingBurghwallis Volunteers
In all walks of life, behind the scenes there are inevitably a group of people who get things done. The world as we know it relies on volunteers, and Burghwallis is no exception. A small
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The annual Christingle service has been interrupted by both the lockdown and the closure of St Helen’s church due to a dodgy roof. Undaunted the Revd Chris Herbert has come up with an alternative ‘cunning
Continue readingAutumnal Glory
The road to redemption seems arduously long. As we trudge through Lockdown v2.01 the impact on peoples lives is immeasurable. Today 11 November 2020 as we remember those in the forces who fell in the
Continue readingBurghwallis Remembers
The remembrance ceremony at Burghwallis took on a different but possibly equally moving ceremony on Sunday 8th November 2020. Covid -19 restrictions saw a changed format, the traditional gathering around the war memorial being relocated
Continue readingParish Newsletter 8th November 2020
Life as we know it goes into hibernation once again, or to be colloquially correct; ‘fastened in’. The impact of the lockdown has affected the form of the Remembrance celebration scheduled for 8th November. The
Continue readingParish Council Covid-19 Update
In view of the latest government restrictions, please be aware that all Parish Council Meetings are cancelled for the duration. If necessary, we can arrange to meet in the park, and shout at each other
Continue readingSt Helen’s Church North Roof Slips South
Sadly the roof of Burghwallis church has suffered a collapse, which means it is unsafe to open the church for public worship. As you see from the picture the roof tiles are unstable and there
Continue readingPinfold Gets Overhaul
The original function of the pinfold was to hold stray sheep caught wandering around the village until the farmer collected them and paid a fine for their release. We don’t have any sheep now but
Continue readingRemembrance Sunday November 8th
The tier 3 Covid restrictions means that at the time of writing we are currently intending to hold remembrance commemorations on Sunday, the 8th of November. Clearly, we need to follow the national advice we
Continue readingChristmas Tree Lighting 2020
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
Continue readingSenior Citizens Christmas Lunch
The wretched virus is affecting us in many ways not least for the annual senior citizens Christmas lunch for 2020. The lockdown has resulted in the Parish Council deciding to hold the Christmas lunch in
Continue readingGreen Bins Suspended
DMBC have today announced that green bin collections will be suspended with effect from this weekend, and will not re-start until next March. Owing to the number of staff affected by Covid-19 resources are being
Continue readingNew Sign Confuses Litter Bogans
In addition to the guys who don’t wear masks, wash their hands, maintain social distancing and gather in large groups there is of course that old stalwart – the Bogan fly tipper. Bogans are like
Continue readingOld Village Street
As one of the older parts of Burghwallis, and as shown in the 1379 poll tax census, home to a variety of tradesmen, the estimated population of the village then stood at 141. Today the
Continue readingThe History of Burghwallis and Bentley
It is not often a village can trace its history in such detailed form. We are lucky to be allowed to reproduce the dissertation complied by local historian Margaret Burns which traces our history over
Continue readingGreat Britain September Clean
Originally scheduled for April the much delayed Burghwallis litter picking exercise finally got underway today Saturday 12th September. The volunteers, all 10 of them, were all in their 60’s 70’s and 80’s. As someone pointed
Continue readingGood News for the Gardeners
As the weather this summer has been ideal for growth in the garden – wet spells and then mini heatwaves – we have all generated much more green waste than usual, but have been stymied
Continue readingThe History of St Helen’s Church
As part of the kind donation of historical data from Margaret Burns we have now included a detailed history of St Helen’s church. Originating from Saxon times you may or may not be surprised at
Continue readingSkellow Grange
Situated on the South Western boundary of the parish, many of us would not appreciate the history of the Grange from 1763, the home of Godfrey Higgins, “a less conventional member of the squirearchy” who
Continue readingHistory Of Burghwallis Extended
Following an agreement with Margaret Burns, local historian, we are very pleased to announce we are able to republish further details of the local history of Burghwallis originally appearing on Margaret’s website www.burghwallis.com These articles
Continue readingCome Fly With Me
Now here’s a thing. Most of assume our nearest airport is the catchy named; Doncaster Sheffield Robin Hood International Airport nee RAF Finingley Aerodrome. Better know on your luggage tag as DSA. (Otherwise we would
Continue readingWar Memorial Spruced Up
One of the great military traditions is the command if it moves salute it if it doesn’t- paint it. Thus the military connections to the War Memorial and a stationary flag pole obviously meant it
Continue readingBurghwallis Parish Council Chairman’s Annual Report
Chairman’s Annual Report 2019 – 2020 The past year has been dominated by the application for the development of a pig rearing unit in the field adjacent to Squirrel Wood. An initial application was made
Continue readingWe’re back in business!
After 4 long months, the Burghwallis Parish Council can now meet again, after the relaxation of lockdown rules regarding inter-personal contact and the closure of public spaces. The parish council have been working away in
Continue readingBurghwallis Pub Re-opens
Now some good news at last. We are delighted to be able to spread the word that The Burghwallis Pub will be re-opening on Saturday 4th July at 12.00 noon. Drinks and food will be
Continue readingPaisley Found
Paisley the missing spaniel has been found after 24 hours safe and well and returned to Lucy, her owner. The search teams and publicity on Facebook and the Burghwallis website helped to facilitate her return
Continue readingMissing dog -“Paisley”
Paisley has done a runner this morning 25th June 2020 whilst walking with his owner down Stoney Croft Lane bridal path. If anyone spots him please get in touch or 01302 724186
Continue readingGardeners Delight
For months now, we have been deprived of collections of green wheely bin garden waste. This has forced us to learn how to compost, or find legally innovative ways to dispose of our grass cuttings.
Continue readingOh Dear Deer
Many of us have been wondering what the banging was a few weeks ago. It is difficult to identify the actual cause without the forensic guys stepping in but maybe it was……. Most of us
Continue readingBack on the bus
Good news! With effect from Monday, June 1, SYPTE ( South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive – you can see why they use an acronym) ) have reintroduced the bus service through Burghwallis. Buses are running
Continue readingThere She Blows.
You may have come across a team of Yorkshire Water chaps down Stoney Croft Lane. There be a blockage in the sewer line! Speculation abounds, was it a build up of the thousands of loo
Continue readingGeorge Klaiber – Obituary
George Klaiber (96) George was born in London where his dad was a cabbie. Indeed George recalled how as a child he would sit on an orange box in the luggage compartment of the old
Continue readingTake A Walk Around Burghwallis
It is a great pleasure to see the splendour of spring in its full glory. Take a leisurely “walk” around the village in the video. A video walk around the old part of Burghwallis filmed
Continue readingVillage Flag Lowered
The village flag has today been lowered to mark the passing of George Klaiber, a long time resident of the village. It will remain down for 7 days in line with the Parish Council policy.
Continue readingAnd This Little Piggy Went Home
Good News DMBC planning department yesterday published its decision to refuse permission on the latest application for the development of the proposed pig farm adjacent to Squirrel Wood. We can’t describe such a unit as
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St Georges Day
The English patron saint the dragon slayer is remembered today, 23rd April and thus St Georges flag is flying at the village flag pole. With all our international woes concerning the Covid-19 virus, it is
Continue readingA Breath of Spring An Hour At a Time
As we all endure the effects of the lockdown, siege or circuit breaker; the description depending on which country you live in, there are signs in Burghwallis that spring is indeed sprung. This good news
Continue readingPassing Places Become a Squeeze
Whilst we are trying to keep reasonably fit walking in open spaces and maintaining social distancing there are times when this can be a squeeze. The Pig factory planning application raised the issue of where
Continue readingDoncaster Council Launches Doncaster Community Hub
Doncaster Council has launched a Community Hub in response to the COVID-19 crisis, to ensure the most vulnerable people across the borough will be supported during the coming weeks. Doncaster Community Hub, is a partnership
Continue readingParish Council Meetings
Please be aware that all Parish Council meetings have been cancelled in light of the latest government and National Association of Local Councils advice. For the moment this includes the statutory annual meeting that we
Continue readingBurgo Pub Grub to your door
Troubled times can lead to opportunity. Whilst we are all marooned in the virus siege wondering what to do, what to eat, what to watch, the team at the Burghwallis pub have come up with
Continue readingDaily Prayers Burghwallis
The Curate of St Helen’s Burghwallis and St Mary Magdalen Campsall, Revd Chris Herbert is lighting a candle in his front window each evening at 7 pm. At this time he is offering prayers for
Continue readingSt Helen’s Church
With the closure of St Helen’s during the pandemic Revd’s Richard Walton and Chris Herbert are publishing a weekly newsletter to maintain contact with the congregations Burghwallis and Campsall. The first newsletter can found below,
Continue readingKEEP BURGHWALLIS TIDY – Update
As you may be aware, the national Keep Britain Tidy “Spring Clean” campaign, due to run in March and April this year has been “postponed” until 11th – 27th September 2020. This means that our
Continue readingScorcher Hills Lane Hedgerow Repaired
A valiant team planted 200 new whips along Scorcher Hills Lane. Replacing the trees that had failed to thrive after the original planting programme four years ago, (and a supplementary planting a couple of years
Continue readingBurghwallis Website Gets Secure
In this day and age of hackers and nasty folk it is necessary to try and block their sticky fingers from messing about with a website. A few years back a friendly lady or gentleman
Continue readingKEEP BURGHWALLIS TIDY!
Frequent fliers on this site will know that we spend a lot of time and effort in keeping our village tidy and presentable for residents and visitors alike. We organise several litter pick events thoughout
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