Published: 1 March 2023
Dear Resident,
It is heartening that there are various support options available for residents in what are undoubtedly challenging times. Details are in this Newsletter and any further opportunities will be posted on the village notice board and on the village Facebook page (Facebook.com/newburghlancs). Residents and groups are invited to inform the Parish Clerk if other services become available.
The Parish Council has decided to keep the amount residents will pay for running the council in 2023/24 at the same level as this year (a total of £36.40 for a Band D property for the year).
On a different note, the Council will enter Newburgh in Lancashire’s Best Kept Village competition. More details will be announced soon but in the mean time residents may like to think about any steps they can take to help make the village look its best. The Council has plans to ensure village “furniture” and signage are clean and in good repair.
For now, Spring is showing itself in the village, ready to enjoy!
Chris Moore
Chair
Parish Council Dates
15 March
26 April
17 May (AGM)
28 June
Warm Hub
Newburgh Sports Club in Cobbs Brow Lane has become a Warm Hub,
supported by Lancashire County Council, where the community can meet, keep warm, enjoy free refreshments, read the paper, play table-top games, experience a well-being session and just enjoy meeting others. The Warm Hub programme is free and will be on every Tuesday from 11am to 3pm. The programme starts on 21 February and runs for ten weeks. Contact 07825 558 665 and info@newburghsportsclub.
Parbold Library also offers a warm reading area, computer access, games and puzzles together with hot drinks. A coffee morning is held on the third Wednesday of the month. Opening times are Tues 9– 5; Wed 9 – 1, Thurs 9 – 7; Fri 9 – 5; Sat 9 – 1.
Dial A Ride
West Lancashire Dial a Ride is a Community Transport service for residents of the borough. Service users pay a membership fee and charges per trip. Essential door-to-door transport in familiar red and white minibuses is available for those who cannot access public services. Days out are arranged to market towns.
The Community Car scheme also uses volunteers with their own cars to provide individual journeys, particularly in rural areas. Drivers are security screened, driving assessed and carry identification. See more at http://www.wldar.org.uk/ or phone 01704 893373.
Community Bulletin
West Lancashire Borough Council issues a weekly bulletin with much information including a link to a cost of living support hub describing help with energy costs, financial and food support and debt help www.westlancs.gov.uk/costofliving. The bulletin is being distributed to some village groups and the Parish Council will post appropriate extracts on Facebook and the Notice Board.
Newburgh Nursery
Newburgh Nursery is located within Newburgh C.E. Primary School. We provide exceptional care for children from 3 years and this was confirmed with the award of the OUTSTANDING grade in all areas by Ofsted in September 2022. Staff in our setting skilfully support the children to thrive in a highly stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environment that includes an on-site Forest School.
Ofsted quotes:
‘Children make substantial progress in our setting from their starting points
and become more than ready for school.’ ‘Children behave impeccably’.
Newburgh Nursery offers full and half day sessions. We also offer a Breakfast Club from 7:30 am and an After- School Club until 5:45pm. Hot lunches are also available and we offer tailored settling–in arrangements. Childcare vouchers are accepted with up to 30 hours free. For more information or to book a tour please contact: 01257 462916. bursar@newburgh.lancs.sch.uk.
You can find us on twitter @NewburghNursery
Instagram @newburghnursery
Douglas Valley Lions
Lions are groups of men and women who join together in Clubs and try 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.
For example, buying a wheelchair or providing white goods items to local families in need and on a national basis contributing to funding for ongoing medical research. On an international basis providing quick support to international disasters such as the Turkish earthquake.
The Lions are known for their commitment to projects concerned with reversible and preventable blindness, community health & welfare projects and providing opportunities for young people to develop their personal skills Douglas Valley Lions Club has links with local events such as Newburgh Fair and Parbold Village Show. If you have a particular problem which you think DVLC could help with please contact Lion Steve Jones on 01257 463826 or stevexjones@hotmail.com, or any member of DVLC. If you would like to meet some of our members, we can be found at Newburgh Post Office Coffee Shop at around 10.30am on Tuesday mornings.
Post Office
A reminder that the Post Office is the local Amazon Hub where your parcels can be delivered for collection at your own convenience.
Apple Cast
We’re sure everyone is looking forward to fine Spring weather and longer days to enjoy being outside and meeting friends. We love to catch up and chat with all of our friends and neighbours and welcome everyone to the Apple Cast site whether it be for a walk and some fresh air or lunch in our coffee shop. The animals on the farm enjoy seeing our visitors and miss the human interaction on the cold winter days, much like we humans do. We look forward to seeing everyone soon.
Appleton Fields
Appleton Fields Association is working on a masterplan for the future of the meadow and wood which will be communicated to residents in due course. In the short term we are aiming to increase the area of wild flowers in the meadow both by seeding and planting plugs. We hope this will add to the existing population which includes an area of dandelions (important for early pollinators); two
varieties of marsh orchids which should appear in May up by the wood; a spread of sorrel in the middle of the field and a mass of buttercups throughout the field.
We are always happy to welcome volunteers to help with maintaining and enhancing the site. Volunteer days are on the last Saturday of the month so come along at 10am for an hour or so and enjoy the company, the fresh air and however much or little you feel like doing. For more information contact Chair, Chris Hayes (Tel 07973 684564) or Secretary, Chris Moore (Tel 01257 463471). And follow https://www.facebook.com/appletonfieldsassociation.
Over 60’s Club
Meets at 2pm usually on the second Friday of the month in Newburgh Church Vestry with guest speakers. New members welcome (under 60s too!). Contact Margaret Swift on 01257 462629.
Christ Church Newburgh
We continue to hold services at 10am every Sunday except the third Sunday of each month when an all-ages service is held in school at 10.30 am.
Easter Services
Thur 6 Apr: Holy Communion 7pm
Fri 7 Apr: Meditative Service 10.30am
Sun 9 Apr: Easter Service 10am
Anyone wishing to buy an Easter Lily in memory of a loved one (or any other reason) should contact Gillian Wood, 01257 462629. Cards will be provided so that memories can be hung on a “Memory Tree”.
Spring Festival 20 & 21 May.
Details of church opening times will be displayed nearer the date.
Although Christ Church Visiting Team is no longer able to continue with home visits the team are trying to maintain telephone contact with people they know who may not be able to get out and about. If anyone knows of someone who would like a chat, please contact Cecily Rudge (07551 910330).
Food Bank
Christ Church is supporting a Food Bank to help others who could well be going short of basics. If you can help contact Marjorie Boyd 01257 462515 and collection can be arranged.
Room At the Top
The folk club is at the Red Lion every Monday night apart from Bank Holidays. There is no restriction on numbers now and no need to tell us you are coming.
Parbold, Newburgh & District Garden Society
Meetings are usually held in Parbold W.I. Hall at 8pm.
For information contact 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
Mar 4: Victoria Spring Quartet
April 1: Pavel Kolesnikov, piano
May 13: Anna Fedorova, piano
June 10: Noriko Ogawa, 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.
Sun 5 Mar: Emily (15)
Sun 19 Mar: Banshees of Inisherin (15)
Sun 16 Apr: Aftersun (12)
Admission on the door £6 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
Mike Roughneen 01257 463696
Phil Atty 01257 463469
Jean O’Keefe 01257 463630
Maureen Turner 01257 462970
Paul Halliwell 01257 462002
Celia Pennington 01257 463562
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