Clubs and Social

Appleton Fields Association

In 2020 David Appleton and his family generously donated the area now known as Appleton Fields to the village. The site was transferred to Newburgh Parish Council with the provision that it would be ” for the use and enjoyment of the people of Newburgh and with a view to maintaining and enhancing its conservation and ecological value.”

During 2021 the Parish Council concentrated on making the woodland safe through a process of tree thinning and beginning a regular routine of mowing the meadow.

The Appleton Fields Association was formed to manage the site on behalf of the Council. The Association is now a constituted Charity with eight Trustees, all residents of Newburgh. The Council and the Association have agreed a 30-year lease of the site.

In 2022 a survey was circulated to all Newburgh residents to test ideas for the future management of the meadow and wood. The results have been used as a basis for a master plan which addresses a range of actions now underway or at early planning stage. The main focus is on environmental improvement and accessibility.

For further information contact the Chair, Chris Hayes – chrish@appletonfields.org.uk

Secretary, Chris Moore – chrism@appletonfields.org.uk

 Facebook.com/appletonfieldsassociation

Appleton Fields, off Cobbs Brow Lane,Newburgh WN8 7ND

Douglas Valley Lions Club – Lions are groups of individuals who join together in Clubs and endeavour to meet many of the challenges faced by the vulnerable in society who are less able, less advantaged, and/or have special needs – this is done within local, national, and international communities. Meets on first Wednesday of the month at Briars Hall Hotel, Lathom and on third Wednesday of the month at the Sports Club, Newburgh – contact Lion Evan Wm Jones Tel 0345 8335739; and/or http://www.lionsclubs105cn.org.uk and/or http://www.lionsclubs.co

Newburgh Morris A women’s traditional dance side, we perform at local events and travel to dance with other teams. New members – dancers or musicians – always welcome. Practice night Tuesday. Contact Barbara Barclay Tel 01257 436615. e-mail: b_barclay@sky.com

Links with other local traditional dance and folk groups:

Regency ReJigged perform traditional English country dance in period costume www.regency-rejigged.org.uk

Ormskirk Folk Dance Club: www.ormskirkfdc.org.uk

Little Longborough Dance Club  (meet fortnightly 8 – 10.00pm at Rainford Village Hall. Contact clarepark08@yahoo.co.uk.

Room at the Top is Newburgh’s own folk club offering an evening of any type of acoustic music or poetry, held at the Red Lion, Newburgh every Monday (except Bank Holidays) from 8.15pm to 10.30pm. All welcome, whether you play, sing, read or simply sit back and enjoy the evening. From 10.30pm till 11pm we run a session where people who don’t perform in public can join in with some well-known songs to improve their singing and playing. Help is given to them with chords and playing technique during this half hour. Admission £1 including raffle. Contact Mark Dowding or Maggi Huyton on 01257 464215.

General information about folk events in Lancashire: www.lancashirefolk.co.uk

Newburgh Sports Club

King George V Playing Field, Cobbs Brow Lane, Newburgh WN8 7ND

Football: Newburgh Harrock United – Saturday  League 1st team. Olympic FC – Sunday.  Junior football (Under 11s, 12s and 13s). If interested in playing at Newburgh Sports Club please contact Doug Birks Tel 07825 558665
Running: Newburgh Nomads – road, trail, cross-country and fell running. Organise annual Ashurst Beacon trail race and Harrock Hill race series. Meet each Tuesday at 19:30 at the sports club, all abilities welcome. Contact Wally Coppelov – Tel 01695 580955 wcoppelov@hotmail.co.uk or Brian Kennedy – Tel 01704 895374 brimo1972@yahoo.com

Darts and Dominoes every Friday starting in August playing in the Burscough League; new players welcome. Please contact Andy Birks Tel 07484217451

Club facilities: Recently refurbished Club room, licensed bar, pool, darts. Small kitchen facilities. Changing rooms and showers. Club available for hire (£60) for funeral wakes, christenings, birthdays and other social functions.  Meeting room available for group events. Tel 01257 463715 or Doug Birks Tel 07825 558665 email: douglasbirks22@gmail.com website: https://newburghsportsclub.weebly.com/

Club opening times: Weekday opening times depending on sporting events; Saturday 12.30pm to 12am; Sunday 12.30pm to 11pm. Occasional special functions with late bar. Other times by arrangement. Tel 01257 463715 or Doug Birks Tel 07825 558665

Newburgh Women’s Institute: Meets at 7.30pm on third Monday of the month in Newburgh School for interesting talks on a wide range of subjects, followed by refreshments and chat. Outings to theatres, concerts, stately homes, gardens and a summer mystery tour with a meal out. WI book group meets at 8pm on the first Monday of the month.

Contact Ruth Kewley on 07415 494507  for more information.

Parbold and Newburgh Garden Society: Meets monthly on Wednesdays at Parbold WI Hall. Speakers on topics to help you manage and enjoy your garden. Annual plant sale in May offering annual and hardy plants raised locally – many by the Society’s members – and sold at very reasonable prices. Society always willing to help with gardeners’ problems. Contact David Pennington 01704 821984.

Young people’s groups

(See also Newburgh Sports Club and Newburgh School)

Scouting groups
56th Newburgh and Dalton Group
Scouts For boys and girls aged 10 1/2 – 14 years. Meet Wednesdays 7pm at Newburgh School.  Group Scout Leader: Jacquie Gosson – jacquelinegosson@gmail.com. 07886 080385. Scout Leader: Phil Atty – 07595 456726

Cub Scouts For boys and girls aged 8-10 years. Meet Mondays 6.30pm at Newburgh School. Activities include climbing, archery and swimming. We take part in Ormskirk and West Lancs District activities. Annual St George’s Day parade at Coronation Park. Cub Scout Leader: Andy Heapy 07905 218349.

Beavers For boys and girls aged 6 – 8 years.  Meet Thursdays 6.30pm at Newburgh School. Contact Julian Pletts Tel 07434 611699; email jpletts@gmail.com

Guides Age 10 years and upwards. Meet Tuesdays 7.30pm-9pm at Newburgh School. Activities include games, crafts, outings, outdoor activities including camping and occasional District events. Contact Jean Holmes – Tel 01257 463763.
Brownies Age 7-10 years. Meet Tuesdays 6pm-7.30pm at Newburgh School.
Activity days, Brownie Revels, outings including pantomimes, and occasional District events. Contact Elizabeth Taylor 07712761797