OCTOBER NEWSLETTER 2007

 

Produced by Parbold Community Association,

Registered Charity No. 507386

 

Any opinions expressed in this Newsletter are not necessarily those of the PCA

 
 

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VILLAGE HALL, THE GREEN, PARBOLD

Are you looking for a local venue to hold a function? The Village Hall could be the answer.  

 

Two Function rooms are available, one for seating up to 70 people, and a large room which can accommodate up to 200.  Tables and chairs are available to suit individual needs.  There is a fully equipped kitchen with an industrial cooker with crockery and cutlery. Also bar facilities are available on request.

 

Our hire charges are competitively priced starting at £14 per hour for use of the large function room.  A typical cost of hiring the small room and kitchen for 2 hours would be £30.  At present, the Village Hall, which is ‘disabled friendly’, is used by many organisations on a regular basis for their meetings, activities and musical events. It has on site parking. 

 

So if you are considering where to hold your future events, anything from a small private party to a business exhibition, give us a ring to discuss your requirement.  We can give you a quote and would be pleased to show you the facilities that are available at the Village Hall.

 

For bookings enquiries:  Pam Joyce on 01257 463878 (9 – 12 am) or 01257 463978

General enquiries:         Sue Halton on 01257 463703    

Parbold Community Association Annual General Meeting.  The Annual General Meeting is on Sunday 21st October 2007 at 7.30 p.m. in the Village Hall. Elections for the officers and committee will take place at this meeting. Nomination forms are available from the treasurer M G Hammond on 01257 464398.   Light refreshments will be available after, what is usually a short meeting, to give us all a chance to socialise and have a chat.  If you are not a member why not complete the form below and either bring it to the meeting or send it to:
Michael Hammond, 29 Brandreth Drive, Parbold.  WN8 7HB 
Present PCA Officers - Chairman: Roger Perry, Vice Chairman: Mike Bonsall, Treasurer: Michael Hammond, Booking Secretary: Pam Joyce 

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PARBOLD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION   (A registered Charity) P.C.A. MEMBERSHIP

 

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Please send information for November Newsletter by Oct 16 th to Chris Abel, Editor, 13 Greenfield Ave, Parbold.

WN8 7DH Tel: 462909.  Email: enquiries@parbold.org  Copies of previous newsletters are now available on www.parbold.org.   

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CANNOT GUARANTEE TO INSERT ITEMS THAT ARE SENT AFTER THE 16TH OF THE MONTH

 

Message from PC Steve Hackney   Parbold Parish Council have received a grant towards the cost of a “YOUTH SHELTER” for Parbold village. A number residents and young people have approached me who are concerned about the impact this shelter may have on the village, fears have been expressed that it may encourage groups of young people to gather who are from outside the village which could affect the quality of life of local residents. The locations which have already been suggested are, The land adjacent to McColls on Tan House Lane, The car park at the rear of the shops on The Common, The Children’s play area on Burnside, Jubilee Gardens, Play area at the Village Hall and Bramble Way.  I would like to request that if you have any views or concerns in relation to the above proposal please could you e-mail me at the address below or alternatively please write a short letter which can be posted either through my door at the Police Station on Tanhouse Lane, or in the box provided for the Clerk of PPC in Parbold DIY centre on the Common.  If you would like to know any further details please contact me.    Tel: 01257 462239 Mobile: 07939 199818 Email: steven.hackney@lancashire.pnn.police.uk

Text Box: HON SECRETARY for Parbold Community Association The PCA is looking for a Secretary.  The person will be the point of contact for the Association.  The work would involve attending to correspondence and taking minutes at bi-monthly meetings.  IT skills would be an advantage.  If you are interested in giving a few hours a month to assistithe PCA committee or would like more information, please contact Sue Halton on 01257 463703    

 

 

 

 Text Box: PCA CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:   "Hi, well I don't know about you but I'm getting my thermal Bermuda shorts out in the hope of a late summer but I'm not going to hold my breath! The proposed Village Hall improvements funding applications have been sent off and we should hear whether we have been successful in November or December. Anyone wishing to become a member of Parbold Community Association (PCA) would be warmly welcomed (see membership form included in this newsletter), come along and help create our future together. Why not come to our Annual General Meeting on Sunday 21st October at 7.30pm and hear about our current plans. Tea, coffee and chocky bikkies supplied.   And now Show Time: On Saturday 20th October at 7.45pm, we have Paul Janes and the Oriana Quartet. Paul is Professor of Piano an the Royal Northern College of Music and the Oriana Quartet are musicians from the BBC Philharmonic, so it should be good!   Get your tickets BBC (Best Before Concert) see you there.   Roger Perry    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Text Box: APPEAL FOR UNWANTED JEWELLERY – following the success of the Ormskirk Market Stall, the fund raising committee for the Hut-on-the-Hill are asking you to clear out your unwanted bits of jewellery – beads, brooches, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, etc.  Children’s items too – bracelets and necklaces for little girls were very popular.  Beads and bling were bought for dressing up boxes and amateur dramatics.  One person’s junk is another’s dream.  Also if you have any small bits of gold you no longer want – odd earrings or broken gold chains – these items can also raise money for out much needed Hut.  We have made a tremendous start with our fund raising efforts but we still have a way to go before we can start the work. Please ring Sandy Smith 01257 463407 or Nadine Downhill 01257 464809 to arrange collection.   The car boot sale behind “The Railway” raised a magnificent £293 for the Hut-on-the Hill fund.  A fantastic result for a first attempt at a mini-car boot in the village.  Thanks to Anne Brew for allowing us to use the car park and to everyone who came along and supported.  Cheers to Steve and his gang for donating proceeds from the BBQ.   Text Box: Parbold & District Flower Club meets Wed Oct 10th at 1.45 pm in the WI Hall.    ‘Picture the Music’ Carolyn Lawson Tel 01257  451435  v  Parbold Newburgh & district garden society meet on  Wed 17th October at 8 pm in the WI Hall.  ‘Plants for October Colour’ by Diane Harrison.   Everyone welcome –Phone Tom on 462647 or John on 462514  m Text Box: Village Hall Events: october Oct 5th Parish council meeting at 7.30pm Oct 7th Derion house charity craft fair 10 - 4pm Oct 21st PCA AGM 7.30pm Oct 20th Douglas Music Society Event Oct 28th Flea Market  Nov 2nd Parish Council meeting 7.30 pm  

 

 

 

   

 

 

DOUGLAS

 

DOUGLAS music PARBOLD Lancs  Reg. Charity No:506675    

Live Music at the Weekend

 

                     Saturday 20th October 2007 in the Village Hall at 7.45 p.m.

                           Schubert’s “Trout Quintet” with Paul Janes – piano & music from the film of

                     Captain Corelli’s Mandolin and more with a quartet of players from the BBC Philharmonic

                    

                     Friday 9th November 2007 in the Village Hall at 7.45 p.m.

                     ‘Edwardian meets the West End’ with John Read – bass baritone& Vernon Boulton – piano

                     Saturday 20th October 2007 in the Village Hall at 7.45 p.m.

                           Schubert’s “Trout Quintet” with Paul Janes – piano & music from the film of

                     Captain Corelli’s Mandolin and more with a quartet of players from the BBC Philharmonic

                     Friday 9th November 2007 in the Village Hall at 7.45 p.m.

                     ‘Edwardian meets the West End’ with John Read – bass baritone& Vernon Boulton – piano

A leaflet with the full programme details including events for the remainder of the season in 2008 is available by telephoning: The Box Office: 01257 421526, or 462382 and is posted on the website: www parbold.org."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Text Box: Parbold was the first village to host children from Belarus and subsequently went on to found the Medicine & Chernobyl charity.  Currently there are 11 M&C groups nationally.  Today, 21 years after the disaster, there are still excessive amounts of radiation in Belarus; it is equally as important today as it was all those years ago to bring the children to England.  Fresh food and clean air boosts their immune systems, which in turn, helps the children cope with the winter months.  Temperatures can fall as low as -28 degrees.   That first trip brought 19 children to Parbold. However, now, in 2007 for the Parbold group to continue, it needs to attract new families to host children. Could you be a host family?  There are lots of benefits in hosting a child whilst ensuring the opportunity to meet new friends.  If you would like to know more, the group meet on the first Wednesday of every month at the Windmill pub and you are welcome to come along.  Alternatively for more information or an informal chat please telephone Janet Gray on 01257 462634, Chris Drake on 01695 625515 or Sue Halton on 01257 463703.    

BOOK FAIR 9am until 2pm SATURDAY, 13th OCTOBER at PARBOLD W.I.

Tea, coffee, cakes, BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS, VIDEO TAPES, DVDs etc

In aid of Douglas Valley Lions Charities    &

 

 

Text Box: RECYCLING UPDATE:  Drinks cartons of the ‘Tetra Pak’ type, used for Fruit juices etc can now be recycled behind Tesco, Ormskirk, in the car park at Wheatsheaf Walk, Ormskirk and at Tesco Southport.  Also Abbey Lane Recycling Centre in Burscough. CORKS can no longer be accepted at the DIY Centre as unfortunately they can no longer be recycled. If you can think of another use for them please let us know!  

Text Box: Parbold W.I   Our next meeting is on Tuesday, 2nd October at 7.30pm.  The speakers, Mr & Mrs D B Crossley, will read poems, both humorous and serious, during their talk entitled ‘My Words’.    BARN DANCE IN THE W.I. HALL is on Saturday, 6th October starting at 7.30pm.  £7.00 including Hot Pot Supper. Contact Sylvia Wright on Parbold 463411 for tickets.  Bring your own drinks.  Come and enjoy the evening! JUNIOR DISCO FOR 7 – 13 YEAR OLDS 7.30 – 9.30 pm  FRIDAY 12TH OCTOBER IN PARBOLD W.I. HALL.  ADMISSION £2.50  ¯¯  The W.I. Hall Is Available For Hire.  Please Contact Beryl Sedley, Booking Secretary, On Parbold (01257) 464350 for details       

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

Text Box: HILLDALE COFFEE & CAKE MORNING Hilldale Village Hall   u Sat October 27th 10.30 – 12   Home made cakes. Fruit Shack’s Veg and Fruit, plus Tear Fund Stall     

 

 

 

Text Box: ‘Parbold Pong’:  If you notice the smell please inform United Utilities on 0845 7462200 or e-mail Jane.daintith@uuplc.co.uk so that the company can maintain an accurate record of how their work is affecting your quality of life, or Tel: WLDC Env.Health 01695 577177      

 

LOCAL BEEKEEPING GROUP: Ormskirk and Croston – for more information and details of their courses ‘Introduction to Beekeeping’ phone Mike Beazer on 01257 791582 or visit

www.ormksirkbeekeepers.co.uk

 

 

Text Box: Age Concern (Thur Club)       Anne Pryer                          462176    Art Classes                             Alan Tennant          01942 211004 Badminton                            Chris Abel                          462909 Beavers                                 Debbie Clarke                     463480    Bowling                                 Beryl Alcock             01704 822603    Bridge                                   Ian Robinson                      462100 Brownies (Mon)                     Lynda Tither                       462708    Brownies (Wed)                     Sandy Smith                        463407    Chamber Choir                     Jean Cavendish                    464475 Cubs                                     Linda Ashcroft                       464122 Douglas Music Parbold         Joan Hunt                             462649 Douglas Valley Historical Soc  Margery Salt                      462166 Douglas Valley Lions Club    Chris Lawn                            462283 Drama Group                        Sandra Jerath                        462430 Embroiderers                        Sue Chisnall               01772 461714 First Steps Nursery School    Ann Taylor                             462736    Flea Markets                         Roger Perry                 07769 943723 Folk Club (Red Lion)             Mark/Maggi                            464215 Good Companions                Mary Davies                           462691  Guides                                   Debb Williams                       464776 Gymnastics Club                    Maggi Huyton                        464215    Karate                                    Roy                             01695 735502 Luncheon Club (PWI)             Daphne Gelder                      462716 Mawdesley Cricket Club         Dan                             01704 822984 Newburgh Cricket Club          Ken Pridmore                          463982 Newburgh FC                        Neil Proud                      01695 51264 Noah’s Ark                             Alison Jones                            462213 Over 50’s Keep Fit                E. Ledger-Lomas         01704  832604 Parbold Baby/Toddler Group Angela Bardon                      463442 Parbold Community Cars     Mrs C Heath                  01257 453784 Parbold Ramblers                Jimmy Kelly                             463057 Parbold & Dist Flower Club   Jenni Mayer                            451435 Parbold School of Dance      Suzanne                                 462715 Par. & Newb. Dist Garden Soc  Tom Forster                         462647 Parbold Youth Club               Tim/Alison Cornah                 464129 PCA  Caretaker                      Sue Halton                              463703    Pilates                                    Marie Dunn                            464709 Police                                                                     0845 1 25 35 45 Parbold Police                       Steve Hackney                       462239 P.W.I.  Bookings                     Beryl Sedley                          464350 P.W.I. Membership                 Eileen Collins                        462118 Rainbows (Tue)                      Julie Munro                            462532 Rainbows (Wed)                     Helen Fairhurst                       464423 Scouts                                    Graham Downhill                   464809 Slimmers World                      Liz Owen                    01704 894314 Tai Chi                                   Maureen Thomas       01257 424095 Village Green Pre-School       Pam Joyce                            463978 Village Hall /Booking              Pam Joyce (9am – 12)          463878 Weightwatchers                      Jackie Williams            07929549404 Whist and Dominoes              Margaret Fell                         462651 Wine Club                              Julian Johnston                     464032 Yoga                                      Sue Ainscough                      464409 Youth Theatre                        Fred/Gill Louttit                     464704  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WALKING & Local Events: October.  

Parbold Ramblers:  First Sunday in the month. Tel: 463057, 01942 200967

Margaret’s Ramble: Sun 21st  Local walk of approx 2hrs. Please meet outside McColls, The Common at 11 am. Suitable footwear needed- could be muddy. Tel 462909.

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. Wed 17th at 1.30 pm Meet St John the Great Church, Church Lane, Wrightington. 5 miles.  Wed 21st at 1.30 pm Meet at Pennington Flash CP 6 miles.  More Details  01772 812034.

Mere Sands Wood,  Rufford – Sat 13th at 1 pm. ‘Fungi: Foray and photography’. Tel: 01704 821809.

West Lancs Countryside Events: Sun 14th 10.30 am at Ruff Wood. Identifying trees through their seeds and berries. Ruff Wood Circular Walk Sat 20th 10.30 am.  Both events meet at Ruff Wood Vicarage Lane, Ormskirk. For more information contact the Rangers on 01695 622794 or beacon.park@westlancsdc.gov.uk

Local Farmers Market – Cedar Farm First Saturday of the month

Text Box: Parbold embroiderers at the Village Hall Sat October 13th ‘Talk by Monica Selway on ‘Patchwork’.  2.30 to 4 pm. Wed  October 10th Workshop ‘Machine embroidered Brooches’– must be booked in advance.  : Tel 01772 461714 suechisnall@blueyonder.co.uk Text Box: PARISH COUNCIL NOTES: Next Parish Council meeting Friday 5th Oct 7.30 pm in the Village Hall.  The Alder Lane Committee has decided to form a new sub-committee to discuss the management of the Alder Lane Playing Fields.  It is hoped that all interested parties will work together to include the variety of diverse recreational pursuits currently practiced there.  Though this is still in its very early stages the council would like to hear from anyone – group or individual – who may be interested in joining this management group to help to get the best use out of the Alder Lane Playing Fields.  This invitation is extended to groups or individuals who do not currently use the fields but may have ideas for their future use.   Please remember to cut back any overhanging trees or hedgerows to ensure that they do not create an obstacle for pedestrians or a disturbance to the sight lines for drivers. Clerk: Mrs Elizabeth-Anne Broad Tel:  01695 557678 Mob:  07973 340254 e-mail   liz@ighbee.plus.com  

Text Box: NEW BUSINESSES IN PARBOLD   ROADWISE School of Motoring.  All local areas covered.  Call Mike Rhodes on 01257 462847 (M0b 07815 203516)  WEIGHTWATCHERS held at the Village Hall on Mondays from 6.30 to 8 pm  is now under new management.  Please phone Jackie Williams on 07929549404 for information.    

Text Box: DOUGLAS DRAMA GROUP PRODUCTION - 13, 16 & 17 November.  Noel Coward's timeless comedy 'Blythe Spirit'. Rehearsals are well under way for this November's production, which is sure to prove another resounding success. The venue is the WI Hall at 8pm. Tickets priced at £5 are now available from the Kennedy Partnership office, members of the Group, or ring Alan on 464426 or Sandra on 462430.