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 large lorries can squeeze over to allow passing traffic along […]
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 between Doncaster Council, Doncaster Culture and Leisure Trust (DCLT), Age UK and […]
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 parishioners. If you would like prayer said for anyone please […]
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, we will publish further newsletters as they are published.
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 ago), and some that had been vandalised, the future looks […]
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 from Eastern Europe decided to trash our site, just because […]
The winds, rain, flooding, and melting icecaps are taking their toll on the diversity and nature around Doncaster. You can join a movement that wants to try and repair some of the damage. In September 2019, Doncaster declared a Climate and Biodiversity Emergency in recognition […]
Not wanting to leave us out of her path, storm Ciara managed to hit our village. Not on the scale of the devastation elsewhere in God’s own county, but nevertheless noticeable. The 24 hour blast repositioned all manner of fauna, flora and garden furniture, then […]
Diane’s Story, A Eulogy By Rev Ann Walton; It was an honour to take Diane’s funeral and after speaking to her brother, sister in law and nieces, this is the story they told of her life. Diane had a good life, although it hasn’t always […]
The village flag has been lowered in recognition of the passing of Diane Ezard, who died yesterday. Diane was the partner of the late Kath Walters. More information will be published in due course.