Clubs and Social

Douglas Valley Lions A charitable organisation for individuals age 18 upwards undertaking fund-raising activities. Meets twice monthly: on first Wednesday of the month at Briars Hall Hotel, Lathom and on third Wednesday of the month at the Red Lion Hotel, Newburgh. Contact Line Hon Secretary Robin McIntosh Tel 0845 8335739 www.lions105bn.org.uk and www.lionsclubs.org

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 01695 723100.

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 

Aughton traditional dance group: emailnorman.bearon@btinternet.com 

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

The Room at the Top Newburgh’s own folk club offering an evening of music, poetry, verse or whatever, held at The Red Lion Hotel every Monday (except Bank Holidays) from 8.30pm to 11pm. All welcome, whether you play, sing, read or simply sit back and enjoy the evening. Admission £1 including raffle. Contact Mark Dowding or Maggi Huyton on 01257 462415.

 

Newburgh Sports Club, King George V Playing Field, Cobbs Brow Lane

Cricket: Three Senior and three Junior teams (under 11s, 13s and 15s). Secretary Andy Coomber e-mail bilco1979@googlemail.com

Football: Newburgh United FC – Saturday  League 1st team. Also Harrock FC Sunday(XI) Senior League team based at Newburgh. If interested in playing at Newburgh Sports Club please contact Doug Birks Tel 07825 558665 or George Snape Tel 07809 443798

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: Burscough league matches on Friday nights from August

Club facilities: Club room, licensed bar, pool, darts, juke box, large screen Sky TV. All Sky Premiership Plus games televised along with Sky Sports 1 and Sky Sports 2 matches. Small kitchen facilities. Changing rooms and showers. Club available for hire (£50) for funeral wakes, christenings, birthdays and other social functions.  Meeting room available for group events.  Tel 01257 463715.  enquiries@newburghsportsclub.co.uk

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. Enquiries to The Secretary Tel 01257 463715

 

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. Contact Mavis Sudworth Tel 01257 463242 or Jackie Kindon Tel 01257 463848.

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 Tom Forster Tel 01257 462647 or David Pennington 01704 821984.

 

Young people’s groups
(See also Newburgh Sports Club, Newburgh Church and Newburgh School)

Scout Group For boys and girls aged 10½ -14 years. Meets Fridays 7pm - 9pm at Newburgh School.  Activities include climbing, archery, cycling and swimming. We take part in Ormskirk and West Lancs District activities.  Annual St George’s Day Service at Ormskirk Parish Church. Contact Steve Hannah Tel 07774 475054; Jacqueline Gosson Tel 01257 464490 jacquelinegosson@yahoo.com
Cub Scout Group For boys and girls aged 8-10 years. Meets Mondays 6.30pm - 8pm at Newburgh School. Activities include climbing, archery and swimming. We take part in Ormskirk and West Lancs District activities. Annual St George’s Day Service at Ormskirk Parish Church. Contact Jon Harrop Tel 07920 555097
Beavers Group For boys and girls aged 6 – 8 years.  Meets Thursdays 6.15pm – 7.30pm. Activities as for the above two groups but with more crafts.  Contact Stuart Carlson Tel 07538 777837
Group leader for all three groups: Phil Atty Tel 01257 463469
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 Julia Santa Tel 01257 462757
Rainbows Age 5 to 7 years. Meet Wednesdays 5pm – 6pm at Parbold Scout Hut. Games, songs, crafts, trips. Contact Julie Munro – Tel 01257 462532.
The Grove Youth, Community and Children’s Centre
Station Approach, Burscough Tel 01704 896424 www.thegrove.org.uk
A purpose-built centre with a range of activities for young children and teenagers.  There are rooms to rent for private parties and functions.
Activities for young children include childminder drop-in, Busy Bodies stay-and-play and several parenting courses. Contact Sandra Rawlinson at the The Grove.
Activities for teenagers include a young people’s advisory service and youth clubs. For details contact The Grove.