We can be reminded of the achievements and improvements now seen in Burncross since 2006.
- The floral displays and boundary stones at Bracken Hill and Hallwood road are now landmarks to Burncross. Regular grass cutting at these two sites is done by our volunteers.
- In 2011 the Acorn recreation ground improvements were facilitated by BAT using local development monies and lottery funding. Three new benches were installed in 2023 in memory of the impact of Covid-19 and more recently a bench at the top of the hill. We have been promised replacement activity equipment in 2026.
- The Mckenzie Play area is regularly maintained by BAT. In 2022, the playground was professionally repainted and new equipment installed including an accessible roundabout and 2 'Springies'.
- Christmas in Burncross:- With the help of EPC, BAT fund raising and local pubs we are able to source 3 large Christmas trees with lighting every year.
- Yorkshire in Bloom competition:- With much effort BAT won a Gold Award in 2014 and 2016 in the Large Village category. In 2018 the Burncross Gateway Garden won Platinum. This competition awards marks for quality of floral displays, environmental work and community involvement.
- Schools:- Young people in our local schools continue to join BAT activities, poster and poetry competitions, scarecrow building and more recent environmental work in the Burncross Gateway Garden making bug houses, seed sowing, planting, pebble painting and identification of flowers and bugs.
- In 2017 BAT with support from an RHS initiative repurposed the disused Sheffield Highways depot at the junction of Bracken Hill and the A61 into a wildflower and wildlife area. This is now an area for the community to enjoy and is always open to visitors.
- BAT holds regular social activities including, games nights, BBQs, Christmas meals and post litter pick breakfasts.
- Another recent BAT initiative has resulted in a new seat being installed adjacent to Windmill lane.
All these achievements were recently recognised when we were nominated for the 'Kings Award for Voluntary Service'. We were proud to welcome the Deputy Lieutenants to Burncross to hear about and see how BAT has benefitted our local community.
Since 2006, every first Sunday in the month (unless it is Christmas day) BAT volunteers remove litter from the streets. That's an achievement in itself!
Come and join us!