Editorial

Burpham Community Association Advice Drop-In


Come along for a free coffee and friendly advice about planning or tree issues, anti-social behaviour and access to local councillors and…

What are you going to give up this season?


Rev James Hanson, Vicar, Burpham Church Most of my former career was in schools, and Lent often brought about a question: what are you going to give…

How to get more sleep in 2025


By Timothy Spinks, Sleep Activist & Founder of Sleep Toniq. A few years ago, I was stuck in a cycle of groggy mornings, restless nights, and…

Gosden Hill Farm


Moira MacQuaide’s history of Burpham After the recent consultations about the proposed development of Gosden Hill Farm, it is timely to look at the…

Burpham Village Fair Returns


Image above: Left – Sue Hackman, Chair of the BCA; Centre – Ruth Stone, Founder of Burpham Wellbeing; Right – Nolan Dark, Associate Partner of…

Community Update – March & April 2025


Coffee with a copper 10.15am – 11.00am Sat 1 March & Tue 20 May Barber & Brew coffee shop We offer a free…

Are you missing out on £5,000?


The little-known benefit for pensioners. Millions in the UK remain unaware of Attendance Allowance, a government benefit designed to ease…

Local councillors’ update: March & April 2025


Jane had a lovely meeting with the Burpham Community Hub. March & April 2025 update from local councillors George…

Winterhill Farm


Moira MacQuaide’s history of Burpham As we’re now into the winter season, let’s look at the history of the Winterhill estate. The first mention of a…

Local councillors’ update: January & February 2025


Local councillors Jane Tyson and George Potter. January & February 2025 update from local councillors George…