Published: 1 April 2023
NEWBURGH NEWS April 2022
Dear Resident,
At our meeting in January the Parish Council received the recommendations from the Finance Committee meeting. After a detailed and considered discussion, it was decided to raise the precept (the part of our overall annual budget that we can alter) by 4% for the forthcoming year. This translates to an increase of £1.38 per year for a band D property. The Appleton Fields project is making good progress as members of the association tackle the onerous task of drafting a constitution. Regular monthly work sessions are now underway clearing and preparing for more substantive work later in the year. Volunteers are always welcome particularly those with expertise in fund raising.
Last year, the Parish Council put together a report on the problems caused by traffic in the village. It included a general assessment of the situation as well as descriptions of specific incidents causing danger to pedestrians and other road users. Suggestions of ways that the situation might be improved were also made. We recently received a response from LCC who have offered to meet with us to discuss possibilities – hopefully some progress at last!
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Keep safe and take care.
Kind regards
Jacky Citarella
Chair
Parish Council Meeting Dates
27 April 2022
18 May 2022
22 June 2022
27 July 2022
Newburgh Fair 2022
Newburgh Fair will be on Saturday 18th June. It starts at noon, with the popular procession through the village. The children will be interpreting this year’s theme – The Magic of Books. It will be led by this year’s Rose Queen Macey Birch. The fun on the field will include a packed arena programme including the much-loved dog show, and a display by Newburgh Morris dancers. If anyone has a tractor, trailer, truck that could be used in the village procession, we would love to hear from you. fionacasey@live.com or 07982657226.
We look forward to seeing you on the school field on the 18th June.
Appleton Fields
Following the residents’ survey to test ideas for the meadow and wood (next to the Sports Club) volunteer work has now started with the first actions designed to improve access to the entrances. Volunteer days are scheduled for the last Saturday of the month with details posted on
Facebook.com/newburghlancs and Facebook.com/appletonfieldsassociation.
At the same time a working group is beginning to develop a master plan for the site using expert advice and the findings of the survey. It is also planned to constitute the association as a Charitable Organisation run by
Trustees. We are seeking volunteers to act as Trustees and also to support fund-raising expected to be through grants. If you are interested in either of these volunteering opportunities please contact the Association
Chair, Chris Hayes Tel 07973 684564 or Secretary, Chris Moore Tel 01257 463471.
Residents are very welcome to attend the monthly meetings of the Association where we discuss the plans and ideas for the site. The next meeting is at 7pm on Tuesday 19 April at the Sports Club.
Newburgh School
“Let Your Light Shine”
A little normality within a school week and term is something we have been desperate for at our school for some time and it finally appears to be in view. Although for us this just means adding even more richness and opportunities into the school day for our children! We have already startedto invite experts from all fields of life back into school (rather than via zoom) linked to our learning to share their knowledge and inspire our children. Likewise, our school trips have re-started and our strong links with local schools to participate in performing arts, girls’ football and public speaking events are just some of the things scheduled for this term. Enrichment is high on the agenda at our school to ensure our children have memorable learning experiences, opportunities to thrive and are
enabled to ‘Let their Light Shine’.
Post Office
Post office counter services continue to offer a good stock of euros and US dollars. Our shop is well stocked with fresh bread, milk, butter, eggs, cheese, bacon & sausage & other essential groceries and a great selection of wines & local gins. We are constantly updating our range of gorgeous gifts and greetings cards. The coffee shop continues to thrive and serves delicious coffees, teas, sandwiches, pies & sausage rolls, cakes, tray-bakes, pastries and much more. As ever thank you so much for your loyal continued support.
AppleCast
Spring is here finally! It’s been a cold long winter but sunny mornings and later sunsets gives us all a feel-good factor here at AppleCast. We have welcomed three new Dartmoor lambs over the last few days including a set of twins. Jake, Cedrick and Sophie are jumping about enjoying life to the full. The North Ronaldsay girls are due to have their babies very soon! Exciting we think you will agree. There are two new members of the AppleCast family, a wallaby and her baby. They are quite timid but getting used to their new surroundings and visitors.
It’s been lovely to see our friends and neighbours of AppleCast in the garden centre, coffee shop and farm. Thank you to all for your continued support and friendship. Our Artisan Markets continue to be held each month – hopefully it won’t be long until the stalls can be set up outside enjoying the sunshine and good weather. Development on site continues as always, there is always something to do! We hope to make gardens on the back field soon for everyone to enjoy when they visit. Once again we look forward to welcoming you all to AppleCast – please call in to say hello when you visit, stay safe and keep well.
Young Peoples Groups
All the young people’s groups are now meeting as usual. There is a waiting list for the Beavers. Any parent with a young son is urged to get the child’s name on that waiting list now.
Guides: Jean Holmes 463763
Scouts: Stuart Carlson 07538777837
Children aged 10 ½ to 14.
Cubs: Phil Atty 463469
Co-ordinator for Scouts/Cubs: Jackie Gosson 07886080385
Beavers: Julian Pletts 07434611669
Brownies. Liz Taylor 07712761797
Red Lion
Friday 15 April: Local Rockabilly Band live at 8.30pm
Monday 18 April: Breakfast with Easter Bunny, Children £10
Jubilee Weekend:
Thursday 2 June – Quiz and Bingo night from 8pm
Friday 3 June – Live music from 60s, 70s, and 80s
Saturday 4 June- 4pm – til late – ‘Best of British’ – live acts and DJ throughout the day
Pavement Parking
Concerns have been raised about the number of cars being parked on pavements in the village. While we understand that there is sometimes a shortage of parking spaces, inconsiderate parking endangers the life of residents by forcing people onto the road. Please consider others and leave adequate space on pavements for pedestrians with prams or buggies, as well as mobility aids such as walkers and scooters.
Christ Church
10th April 10 am Holy Communion with Rev Graham Milford
14th April Maundy Thursday 7 pm Holy Communion with Rev David Burrows
15th April Good Friday Church: quiet time and private prayer 2 – 4 pm.
17th April Easter Day 10 am Holy Communion with David Burrows.
24th April 10 am Morning Worship with Rev David Reynolds
The above details may change which will be reported in the church newsletter and church notice boards.
Spring Festival weekend of 21st May. On the evening of Saturday 21st May Mr. John Bowdler, Organist at Blackpool Tower, will give a concert.
Tickets from Margaret Swift or Shirley Clayton. Church open for viewing on Saturday 21st, 10am – 4pm and Sunday 22nd 1pm – 4pm.
Room At the Top
The folk club has returned to the Red Lion but will be operating with caution due to the continuing Covid problem. If anybody would like to come please email maggihuyton@yahoo.com
beforehand as numbers are restricted to 20.
Parbold, Newburgh & District Garden Society
Meetings are usually held in Parbold W.I. Hall at 8pm.
For information contact John 462514 or David 01704 821984
Newburgh Women’s Institute
You are welcome to join this friendly group who enjoy talks, events and outings
Meetings are usually held in Newburgh School at 7:30pm on third Monday of the month. For information phone Mavis Sudworth Tel 01257 463242 or Jackie Kindon Tel 01257 463848.
Douglas Music Parbold
23 Apr: Carduccio String Quartet
14 May: Javier Perianes, piano
4 Jun: Alina Ibragimova, violin
11 Jun: Nelson Goerner, piano
Concerts start at 7:45pm at Parbold
Village Hall. Call 01257 498452
Box Office:
www.parbolddouglasmusic.org
email: tickets@parbolddouglasmusic.org
Parbold Picture House at Parbold Village Hall
For further details on listings please contact 01257 463878.
Admission on the door £5 per ticket
Doors open 6:30 for refreshments, screenings start at 7pm
Front Row – live transmissions start 7pm, tickets £12.50 National Theatre NT Live/CinemaLive
Front Row events are currently suspended until further notice
Contact 01257 463878 for more information
A large print version of this newsletter can be made available on request.
Parish Council Contacts:
Chris Moore 01257 463471
Phil Atty 01257 463469
Jacky Citarella 01257 463621
Jean O’Keefe 01257 463630
Maureen Turner 01257 462970
Mike Roughneen 01257 463696
Borough Council
Eddie Pope 01704 894540
County Council
Rob Bailey 07767 795451
Published by Newburgh Parish Council
Mrs Sandra Jones, Clerk
Tel: 01704 892520
clerk@newburghlancs.co.uk