Fantastic turnout in the chapel for the tree festival, Paula-Marie’s performances, and a lively (and impressively well-attended!) gathering on the green. Together with the Santa sleigh tour on14 December, a brilliant £245.50 has been raised for the Spirit of Christmas charity.
Special thanks are due, once again, to: Our excellent Santas, all the elves and co-opted helpers who stepped in where needed and those who helped get the sleigh ready and out on the road. Lending the sleigh to Darrington for their lights switch-on on meant all the effort putting it together was even more worthwhile — helping neighbouring communities as well as our own.
A big thank you to Richard & Richard (pub regulars), who kindly donated their ‘copper collection’ totalling £49 and the pub ‘big bottle collection’ during 2025, which raised £100 towards village events
If you enjoy village events and want them to continue, volunteering even a small amount of time makes a real difference. If you’re willing to help, whether with planning, setting up, helping on a bbq, stewarding, or just being an extra pair of hands, please get in touch. Many hands really do make light work. Contact us via the website www.burnvillagesely.com) , the FaceBook page or drop a note into Burnville, Main Road.
Planned (subject to enough helpers): Easter – The return of the Easter Bunny
Big Lunch 2026 – Provisionally Sunday 7 June at The Wheatsheaf Pub, with a band
Thank you to everyone who supported, donated, helped, or simply turned up.
This is what community looks like.