Burley-in-Wharfedale Community Trust

01/11/2026

With under a week until the Moor Run, entries are growing and the signs are up. Enter now on our website https://www.burleymoorrun.co.uk/ or on the day.

28/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our very first Chatty Café in the village, held at the Red Lion Hotel this evening. We had a thoughtful conversation about how we can make our village an even more welcoming place. A big thank-you to Fiona and Matt for facilitating.

We agreed that a future session might work better in the evening, perhaps from 7:30–9:30pm, and in a welcoming, central venue with easy access to refreshments, possibly the library, so we can focus on the discussion. What do you think?

Our conversation reflected feedback from people who have completed the village survey (if you haven't answered it yet, here's a link to it:https://tally.so/r/1A05LO ). Key concerns included pavements, buses and trains, feeling part of the community, local communications, and the cost of living; particularly energy and water bills, with price increases expected in January.

Please comment below, message us, or email Publicity@burleycommunitytrust with your preferences for the time, location and topic of our next Chatty Café. We’re hoping to meet again in November and then continue monthly. We’d love to hear what would work best for the community and help us take these conversations forward.

24/10/2026

What would make Burley-in-Wharfedale a better place for everyone? 🏘️

🤝 you are invited to share your views through a community survey https://tally.so/r/1A05LO
🤝 If you need the survey in large print, easy read, or another format, email: [email protected]
🤝 you can also share your views in person at the first Chatty Café at the Red Lion on Wednesday 28 October, 3pm–5pm.

We hope that listening and working together will help deliver practical changes that make village life more accessible and inclusive for everyone.

https://www.burleyinwharfedale.org.uk/event/chatty-cafe/

https://www.ilkleychat.co.uk/post/what-would-make-burley-in-wharfedale-a-better-place-for-everyone

https://www.ilkleygazette.co.uk/news/26643819.make-burley-in-wharfedale-better-place-everyone/

23/10/2026

🎄 BURLEY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON — 28 NOVEMBER 2026 🎄

The Burley in Wharfedale Christmas Lights Switch-On takes place on Saturday 28 November.

Join us in front of the Grange from 2.45pm for performances by local choirs, including our primary schools, musicians and dancers. The switch-on ceremony will be at 4.30pm.

There’ll be a craft market and stalls from local voluntary groups in the Queens Hall from 1.30pm, a street market along Main Street from 2pm, and local businesses open for food and drink. Children’s rides and, of course, an appearance from Father Christmas will also be part of the festivities.

Road closure: Main Street will be closed from Station Road to Long Meadows between 12 noon and 6.30pm. All vehicles, including buses, will be diverted via Grange Road and Back Lane. Please help by minimising traffic during this time.

The Christmas lights have been a Burley tradition for more than 40 years. This year, following significant safety concerns about our assembly methods and the risk of accidents to volunteers and the public, as well as electrical problems with some of the lights and insurance issues, the Community Trust, with support from the Parish Council, will employ a specialist company to install most of the lights.

As Health and Safety and Insurance requirements evolve and our village grows, moving to expert installations has become necessary. We want to say a heartfelt thank you to all the volunteers who have brought Christmas light into our lives over so many years. Your time, care and hard work have helped make this tradition what it is.

This year, the lights will be concentrated in the centre of the village and around Grange Park. We hope to build on this in future years and are sure the event will still be a wonderful opportunity for the village to celebrate.

Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to seeing you there!

17/10/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who has taken part in our survey to help make Burley-in-Wharfedale a better place to live, work, study and visit.

The survey is about making our village and its facilities accessible and welcoming to everyone—including residents, people who work or study here, and those visiting family, friends, neighbours and local businesses. Your initial feedback has been incredibly valuable, and every response has been taken into account. We’ve already started working on projects to address the issues raised, but we’d love to hear from even more people.

Please encourage your family, friends and neighbours to take part. The only way we can make things better is by understanding what gets in the way—and working together to remove those barriers.

Whether you share feedback, join a group, review our plans or offer ideas, every contribution is welcome. It all starts with your feedback in the survey.

You can complete the survey yourself using the link on any electronic device. Paper copies are also available, and we’re happy to help you fill it in—whether online or on paper. Just email us at [email protected] to arrange support.

Our very first Chatty Café will be held on Wednesday the 28th, from 3–5 p.m. at the Red Lion Hotel. We’ll talk about accessibility and inclusion in the village and build on the survey responses. It’s a chance to meet face to face, share views on what’s working well, discuss challenges and explore opportunities to make Burley more welcoming and accessible. Please drop in—everyone is welcome, and there’s no need to book. We look forward to seeing you there!

RESIDENTS are being invited to share their views on how Burley-in-Wharfedale could become a more accessible and inclusive place to live, work and socialise.

04/10/2026

Just when you thought another glorious Burley summer had come to an end, the Burley Summer Festival reminds us that it’s not over until the annual Ceilidh and the Moor Run.

Speaking of the Burley Moor Run, entries are now open at www.burleymoorrun.co.uk

The run takes place on Saturday 7 November, with registration from 8:30 am and the run starting at 10:00 am.

Advance entry costs £5, with entry on the day costing £6.

Full details are available on the website, or email [email protected].

Daniel & the race crew look forward to seeing you—and possibly getting muddy together!

25/09/2026

📣 Have your say on accessibility and inclusion in our village

Our Accessibility and Inclusion Survey has been open for a month, and we’re delighted to have received 70 responses so far. The feedback has been thoughtful, insightful and grounded in real-life, lived experience.

We’d love to hear from many more residents—our goal is to reach at least 700 responses so we can reflect as wide a range of experiences and perspectives as possible.

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey, then share it with your friends, family and neighbours. Every response matters and will help shape a more accessible and inclusive village for everyone.

The survey will remain open until the end of October. Although the survey is still live, the feedback received so far is already helping village organisations identify and take action where possible.

👉 Complete the survey: https://tally.so/r/1A05LO

Thank you for helping make sure every voice is heard.

13/09/2026

Making Burley More Accessible and Inclusive Survey Link: https://tally.so/r/1A05LO

A huge thank you to the 45 residents who have completed our survey so far—we really appreciate you taking the time to share your views and ideas.

The survey will remain open, so please continue to have your say. We’ll consolidate and assess the initial feedback during the first week of October, with an update on what you've shared and the associated actions to follow shortly afterwards.

As always, meaningful change will come through collaborative community action, supported by resident volunteers. Thank you for helping to make a difference in Burley-in-Wharfedale.

01/09/2026

Survey Link: https://tally.so/r/1A05LO

Welcome back from your summer break, and welcome to September, and the first day of school!

While events like the Burley Summer Festival, Christmas lights, Market and Craft Fair, and Duck Race are highly visible, much of the work that makes our village special happens behind the scenes, thanks to residents, volunteers, groups and local businesses.

Accessibility and inclusion have long been priorities for Burley. Local organisations are now exploring how we can improve physical access, support sensory needs, strengthen social connection and help everyone feel welcome.

We’d love to hear your experiences, ideas and suggestions through our survey.

This is a collaborative project involving local organisations, schools, churches, businesses and, most importantly, you, Burley residents.

26/08/2026

Summer Festival has the best day planned!
Circus Activities, Donkeys and a Silent Disco ! All taking place in Victoria Park and the Scout and Guide HQ on Peel Place. From 12 noon.