Obituaries
There has been a spate of residents in the Parish and congregation of St Helen’s who have recently died. It is our privilege to publish obituaries of these folk who have often been born and bred or lived a great deal of time in the […]
Data Protection
Unless you have been hibernating for the last few months, you will be aware of the new legislation, appropriately named General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). What does this mean for you, the public, and us, the Parish Council? We have to implement a range of policies […]
New Seat Remembers Old Friend
The eagle-eyed among you will have noticed we have a shiny new seat on Grange Lane, adjacent to the Bridle Path. Some time ago it was decided a memorial to Kath Walters, ex Chair person of the parish Council should be installed. Kath was a […]
Village flag
The village flag, which was to be returned to its normal height this week, will remain lowered to mark the passing on Monday evening of Sharon Renshaw of Old Village Street.
Village Flag lowered
Once again, the village flag was lowered, to mark the passing of John (Jack) Makepeace, of Grange Lane, who passed away 30.5.2018 aged 86. Jack Makepeace Obituary Jack was born in Co Durham to his parents John and Maud and where he grew up with […]
Further History On Burghwallis Hall
A little more on the history of Burghwallis and in particular the Anne family. These details have been added to the “Village History – Burghwallis Hall” The Anne family were long established in the area, originally with their seat at Frickley, but subsequently at Burghwallis […]
Village flag lowered
Once again the village flag has been lowered, in memory of Mavis Johnson, who has passed away this week, aged 86. Mavis came to the village as a young child and stayed for over 60 years until she moved to a bungalow at Five Lane […]
Missing Welcome Sign
Whilst avoiding the pot holes along Scorcher Hills you may have also noticed the “Welcome to Burghwallis” sign has dunarunner. This a temporary situation as the sign has been sent away for repair. Some time ago the sign was struck by an unknown vehicle, probably […]
Burghwallis Once Derelict
Burghwallis was listed in the Doomsday Book of 1086 as a burgh associated with the Wallis family. It doesn’t list St Helen’s as the church was still being built at the time but does mention the original Manor House, Burghwallis Hall. Yet if you look […]
Strongbow Wins Litter Bug Award
It was raining, cold and miserable when 12 hearty souls from Burghwallis assembled outside Squirrel Wood Camp site on 17th February. Their mission; to clear the length of Abbe’s Walk of the rubbish deposited by countless bogans over the last nine months. Abbe’s Walk is […]