Produced by Parbold Community Association,
Registered Charity No. 507386
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PCA CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:
by Roger Perry The main hall of Parbold
Village Hall has undergone a ‘green’ make-over with the installation of
a new insulated ceiling and a new lighting grid to make the space more
adaptable and serve both sports and other community activities. The hall
meets the standard for international badminton with a height of over 6
metres but this provided the wrong lighting for other activities. The
solution that has been installed is a new grid to provide lighting for
audiences and meetings as well as sports. The project is putting in
place the necessary infrastructure to enable the hall to benefit the
whole community, as identified in the Parish Council’s Survey. The
driving force behind these improvements has been Ourselves [the PCA] who
operate the hall and Douglas Music. The PCA has raised almost £6,500.00
by its own efforts. This includes a match-funding donation of £1,000.00
by the Royal Bank of Scotland Community Cashback scheme as an outcome of
the staff at the RBS Parbold branch helping out at a Village
flea-market. Parbold Parish Council, the owner of the hall, has awarded
a grant of £2,000.00 and made the project a loan of a further £6,000.00.
The PCA would like to thank all the funding bodies for their support and
contributions, without which this project would not have been possible.
The project has benefited from advice from North West Renewables,
Lancashire’s Community Futures and Philip Edwards, Venue Manager at the
Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester. The project has used North
West contractors, principally A2B Partitioning Ltd., of
Newton-Le-Willows, Northern Stage of Oldham and Harrison Cabinet Makers
of Bretherton.
A team of PCA volunteers has taken on the project tasks and would like
to give a special THANK YOU to Chris Lawn, a member of Douglas Music and
retired project management consultant who has coordinated the
improvement works, and thanks to the Working Committee of the PCA for
making this dream a reality .
Parbold Village Festival – 12th July 2008
All Children’s Classes, Flowers, Fruit & Vegs, Domestic & Handicrafts Classes will be displayed in Parbold Village Hall. All Adult Art & Photography Classes will be on display in the WI. There will be circus skills and a small bouncy castle in the Village Hall play area; BBQ and stalls and games in the Village Hall car park and refreshments in the Small Hall of the Village Hall, plus stalls in the Main Hall too. Lots of children’s activities ongoing in the Library from 1pm – 4pm, plus stalls and ice cream outside. Refreshments will also be served at the WI and there will be stalls and games in front of the shops. The Fair Rides will be on the car park at the Back of “The Railway” – many thanks to Anne Brew for supporting the Festival in this way. Lots of fun going on for all the family with Punch & Judy shows and a strolling jazz band. Remember the theme – “Animal Carnival”. The local schools will be competing with collages on the theme. Nominations for the Joan Draper Cup should be sent to the Festival Chairman, Anne Pryer, 45, Brandreth Drive, Parbold WN8 7HF by 30th June 2008. This cup is meant for a special someone who does voluntary work in the village to improve the lives and environment of local people. Last year’s very popular winner was Jean Hardon.
Entry Forms for all show exhibits must be handed in at the DIY Centre by 5.30pm on Tuesday, 8th July. Exhibits must be delivered on the day between 8am – 9.45am. The Show gets busier every year so it is advisable to be early with your exhibits. In particular Art and Photography Exhibitors should note that their Exhibits must be handed over to the Stewards who will arrange their display. Sue Halton is collecting Tombola Prizes, please contact her on 01257 463703 if you can donate something – the Tombola is very important for the Festival – it raises money for next year’s event. We need lots of cakes and help on the day. If you can bake for us or spare an hour of your time, please ring - Anne Pryer 462176, Tom Forster 462647 or Sandy Smith 463407.
FESTIVAL BARN DANCE******LAST FEW TICKETS******* Don’t forget this year’s Festival Barn Dance is on Saturday 19th July in the Village Hall. Numbers will be limited this year and tickets are selling fast so get yours now. This year music will be provided by 'Steppin' Stones'. Food a plenty will be provided but don’t forget to bring your own drinks. B C Tickets £12 from Steve Morgan 01257 463772
Parbold & District Flower Club
meets on Wed June 11th at 1.45 pm in the WI Hall v
‘The Eye of the Beholder’ by Ann Horsley
Tel 01257 451435
Parbold Newburgh & district garden society’s
next meeting is on Wed 11th June at 8 pm in the WI Hall.
‘Conversations with TREES’ &
by Ken Linford
Everyone welcome –Phone Tom on 462647 or
John on 462514
NB. There are no meetings in July and August
HILLDALE COFFEE & CAKE MORNING
Hilldale Village Hall
Sat June 28th from 10.30 am to 12 noon
Home made cakes, and Tear Fund Stall u
ALSO PARBOLD FRUIT & VEG with pre-packed selection bags P
Do come and join us
RAILWAY PUB QUIZ NIGHT'S
The next Pub Quiz Night will be on Thursday June 5th from 8.30pm in the Railway Pub. So if you fancy a bit of fun and a couple of beers or glass of wine come and join us. Maybe even win a prize!!
Flower festival in July X
Christ Church, Back Lane, Newburgh
Flowers arranged by Parbold Flower Club
Thursday 24th to Saturday 26th JULY from 1 pm to 9 pm
Sunday 27th July 1 – 5 pm
Songs of Praise at 6.30 pm
Refreshments and Exhibition in the school
For more infomation tel: 01695 632570
Friends of Parbold Douglas
Registered Charity No. 1041834
Summer SOLSTICE Musical Evening & Picnic in the School grounds
21st June 2008,
5.30pm onwards for Champagne Reception, 6.30pm for performance
Bring your gazebo, garden chairs and a picnic and enjoy an evening of light opera and songs from the Shows.
To reserve tickets please telephone the School Bursar, Parbold Douglas School (01257) 462007
£10.00 (including complimentary Champagne)
Cash Bar Adults Only
PARISH COUNCIL NOTES : Clerk: Mrs Elizabeth-Anne Broad, 1 Pinewood, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6UZ.
Tel: 01695 557678 Mob: 07973 340254 e-mail: liz@ighbee.plus.com
The Parish Council meets on the first Friday of each month at 7.30 pm except in August. The agenda for the meeting will be posted on the Parish Council Notice Board at the end of The Common shops three days before each meeting.
Following the Annual General Meeting on 2nd May 2008 the structure of the council is as follows:-
Cllr Mrs Ros Wess – Chairman Cllr Michael Hammond – Vice Chairman
Cllr Rob Bailey Cllr Charles Bithell
Cllr Mrs May Blake Cllr Mrs Denise Butts
Cllr Mrs Susan Halton Cllr Mrs Vikki Harrhy
Cllr Mrs Susan Raju Cllr Steve Wilson
Councillors’ contact details are on the parish council notice board on The Common.
Please could residents check and cut back any overhanging bushes and tree branches, to enable pedestrians easy access and give car drivers a clear line of vision.
Just a reminder that dogs are not allowed in the play areas at Burnside and the Village Hall. There has been another incident where a child came into contact with dog faeces whilst playing in the park. Keep dogs out of the play areas and, wherever they foul, pick it up. Dog bags are freely available – on request WLDC post them out to any West Lancashire address and emergency supplies are held at the DIY shop on The Common: there is no excuse to leave it on the ground.
The Parish Council extends sincere thanks to the PCA for all their hard work on the Village Hall project and congratulates them on their success.
FASHION SHOW & SALE at Parbold Douglas Primary School on 7 July at 7.30pm
Brand names - ex lines Armani, Next, Bench, Henry Lloyd, M&S, River Island, Principles, Diesel, Miss Sixty, Oasis and Fcuk.
Sizes 8-22 Buy on the night Cash / cheque
Tickets cost  £3.50 Contact Janet Gray 462634 (organized by Medecine & Chernobyl to raise funds for the children of Belarus)
Brandreth Lodge Nursing Home on Stoney Lane will be holding its’
Annual Strawberry Fayre M
on Sunday July 13th at 2.15 pm. This will be their 20th Anniversary and they would like to invite all their friends in the Village to join them. Free entry. Morris Dancers, raffle and Refreshments for sale.
WILDFLOWER WALK
Saturday 21st June Q U k
Local expert Jon Hickling will be leading a guided ‘wildflower walk’ looking at the flora and fauna of Chapel Field - Parbold’s own Biological Heritage Site. Meet at 2pm at the car park at the end of Bramble Way. Children need to be accompanied by an adult and suitable footwear may be needed if wet. For more details tel 462909
ORMSKIRK MUSIC SOCIETY are holding a concert entitled SUMMER POPS on Sat. 21st June. This will include Gershwin’s ‘An American in Paris’. Held at Ormskirk School, Wigan Road, Ormskirk at 7.30 pm For tickets please tel: 01695 574141
PARBOLD W.I.
The meeting on Tuesday 3rd June will be our Birthday Party at 7.30pm
Junior Disco ¯¯ Friday 13th June for 7 – 13 year olds. 7.30 - 9.30pm Admission £2.50
Please note that this will be the last disco for the current season. The discos will restart in September
Sunday, June 8th, from 1pm to 6pm – the time for a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a fabulous tour of 11 local gardens with a rich variety of styles and planting. Admission is by programme (£3.50 or £4 on the day) obtainable from: Clayton’s Fruit Farm, Newburgh, Angela Burnett & Co, Estate Agent, 6 The Common, Parbold, Radiant Living, 14 Station Road, Parbold, Rowland and Doreen Lang 01257 252297
The programmes give full details of each garden, with a clear map. Browse round the village in your own time and visit the gardens in any order. Refreshments and toilets are available throughout the tour. Home-made jam, cakes, strawberries and cream, cheese and wine, plants, quizzes are all on sale. At Prescott’s Farm, Lees Lane, for £6 you may lunch on poached salmon, accompanied by Russian salad and a glass of wine. Prescott’s Farm opens at 12 noon, as does another garden, at Appledene, Roby Mill. Dedicated parking is indicated on the programme. All proceeds from this event go towards the Dalton Church Appeal Fund, so treat yourself to a brilliant day out and support a worthy cause.
WALKING AND OTHER LOCAL EVENTS June:
Parbold Ramblers: First Sunday in the month. Tel: 463057, 01942 200967
West Lancs Footpath Group –tel: 01704 880782 or 01257 425776.
Life Long Learning – Group Walk Fridays with Pub lunch tel: 01695 579095.
West Lancs Ramblers Assoc.. Details 01772 812034
WEST LANCS COUNTRYSIDE EVENTS - Kite and Outdoor Sports Festival Sat/Sun 7th/8th from 11am to 5pm. Visitors can watch unusual kites soaring gracefully, teddy bear parachute drops (bring your own teddy!) Team Extreme will be bringing their mini ramp where they will perform amazing BMX, skateboard and inline skate stunts and you can even have a go yourself, etc. etc. Sat 21st at 7 pm Solstice Walk – a short stroll around the Beacon. To celebrate National Insect Week – Beacon Bugs and Beasties on Saturday 28th at 10am. (Booking essential for this) Join the Rangers in investigating the fascinating world of insects and other minibeasts in the woodlands, grasslands and ponds. Contact the Rangers on 01695 622794 or beacon.park@westlancsdc.gov.uk.
CANAL & COUNTRYSIDE WALKS 2008 – Organised jointly by WLDC, West Lancs Footpath Group & Ramblers Association. Distance 3–4 mile stroll along and around the canal. All start at 7 pm
Wednesday 11th meet Railway Hotel, Parbold. Wednesday 25th meet Martin Inn, Burscough
LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS – Cedar Farm - First Saturday in month.
Ormskirk Town Centre 2nd Friday in the month.
NEW BUSINESSES IN PARBOLD
PRIVATE PODIATRY/CHIROPODY. Sandra Stapelton BSc in Podiartric Medicine is resuming her domiciliary practice. For those who do not know Sandra, she has worked for many years in the NHS as a senior podiatrist who specialised in diabetic foot care. Qualified for 20 years
For appointments tel: 01357 462817/mob 07956063210
COOKING WITH CHILDREN. Would you like your children to learn to prepare healthy recipes and taste new foods in a fun environment? Pre-school classes every Wednesday from 4th June & age 4-11 holiday session 28th May. Both at Cedar Farm. Call Lisa Walters 01257 463037 or email lisa.walters@feedyourfuture.com
