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Village life

This section contains information about the village of Bishop Burton.

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Parish Council

Here you will find agenda and minutes of the Parish Council for Bishop Burton. More information is available in the Parish Council Overview.

Creative writing

This is where you can find stories and poems contributed by users of the web site. Some will be about Bishop Burton but others are of general interest. 

People and places

This where you will find articles about people who live or have lived in the village of Bishop Burton. It's a place to celebrate their achievements and their travels.

Gardening tips

This is where our gardening tips for the year will be published. If you have some tips then feel free to create your own articles. If you have questions that you feel our users may be able to answer, then add a comment to an article if it relates to that article or use the Over the Garden Fence forum to seek advice.

Games and puzzles

This is where we'll publish games and puzzles that you may find interesting, challenging and probably time-wasting. How about taking the dreaded 11 plus? If you come across any nice games or puzzles on-line then tell us about them in the Over the fence forum suggestions thread. You can also create your own puzzle or quiz for us if you're a registered user.

All Saints Church

All Saints ChurchWorship has taken place on the site of this beautiful building since the 8th Century and continues today with normal Sunday worship commencing at 11.00. We are a welcoming community of faith and following worship coffee and biscuits are served with folks staying on the chat and share fellowship. Should worship times alter or perhaps a concert organised this will be posted on the notice board or in the village magazine/website. Everyone is assured of a warm welcome.

If anyone is considering baptism, confirmation, getting married or anything else that we can assist with please do contact the Rector, the Revd David Messer.

The church is part of the Four Towers Benefice comprising the churches of Bishop Burton, Walkington, Skidby and Rowley. More information about the benefice is available at the Four Towers benefice web site.

The Reverend David Messer began as the Vicar of the Benefice from 16th November, the date of his induction. Up to and including his first year following Ordination he worked in Local Government, managing a team of Housing Officers dealing with Housing, Homelessness and Estate Management. He became Rector of the United Benefice of Stanton, Hopton, Market Weston, Barningham, Coney Weston, Hepworth, Hinderclay and Thelnetham in Suffolk back on the 8th November 2007 following 3 years as Curate in the same Benefice. He can be reach by phone at 01482 864630 and by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

Our Church Wardens are David Oxtoby who can be contacted on 01964 550346.

 

Village events

Events in and for the village of Bishop Burton are organised by several groups. Please feel free to provide suggestions for future events or ideas about how they are organised or run. Here you will find information about specific events that we are organising or have organised. We especially welcome feedback on previous events that can help us improve events for the future. If you would like to join the Village Hall email list so you receive up to date information about activities in the village, send your email address to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Parochial Church Council

The Bishop Burton Parochial Church Council (PCC) is responsible for All Saints' Church in Bishop Burton. The Council meets on a quarterly basis and its minutes are published as and when authorised. Its secretary Jenny Macrae may be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   The church is part of the Four Towers benefice comprising the churches of Bishop Burton, Walkington, Skidby and Rowley. More information about the benefice is available at the Four Towers benefice web site.

 

Friends of All Saints Bishop Burton (FASBB)

A group of people formed the Friends of All Saints' Church, Bishop Burton (FASBB) in late 2015. Their objective was to help maintain and promote the church as a community resource concentrating on the fabric of the church. The Friends will be active in raising funds for the development of the church - this includes organising events and securing donations and sponsorship.

The Friends have elected a Committee to direct its activities. It is chaired by Jack Wray and its members are Bryn Jones, Nigel Penton, Jan Biden/Margaret Hebb, Sue Thomas, Revd. David Messer, Sandy Jones, Jo Beckett and Janet Bridgewater.

If you wish to be a member of the Friends or find out more about us, please complete an application form using the attachment below or email your details to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or speak to any member of the committee. The approved constitution may be viewed below.

All Saints Church is part of the Four Towers benefice comprising the churches of Bishop Burton, Walkington, Skidby and Rowley. More information is available at the Four Towers benefice web site.

History

Bishop Burton can be traced back to before the Doomsday Book. In this part of the web site articles about its history and its characters may be found. You might want to start with an Introduction to the History of Bishop Burton or Old Maps of Bishop Burton. The East Riding Museums online web site https://www.eastridingmuseums.co.uk/museums-online/ is also an excellent place to explore local history with many features and exhibitions available from the comfort of your own home.


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