Editorial

Navigating life


Rev James Hanson, Vicar, Burpham Church I love rivers, streams and all waterways. If anyone could ask me to describe Heaven on earth, I might…

Dress to Impress


A new exhibition at Polesden Lacey Historical fashion meets politics and power in a new exhibition at Polesden Lacey called Dress to Impress, the…

Pantiles Service Station


Moira MacQuaide’s history of Burpham The early years of the 20th century brought motor cars to the roads, necessitating changes in the maintenance…

Community Update – May & June 2025


What we were up to in March and April We held a popular advice drop-in with police. An Advice Drop-in about trees, planning applications and…

May & June 2025 update from our local councillors


Jane Tyson and George Potter at the Burpham Community Hub. Local councillors George Potter and Jane Tyson write their…

Free Taster Sessions


Burpham Community Association Try out the clubs & societies of Burpham for free! Saturday 26 April Burpham Bowling Club We have our own green…

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…