Clubs and Social

Douglas Valley Lions A charitable organisation undertaking fund-raising activities. Meets twice monthly on first and third Wednesday. For age 18 upwards. Contact Line President Chris Lawn 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.

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: Saturday and Sunday League teams and under 11s, 13s and 15s Junior League teams. ‘Friendlies’ ad hoc mixed age team. Indoor nets at Glenburn School, Skelmersdale, on Sunday afternoon until the end of March and indoor coaching and nets for boys and girls age 9-15 at Glenburn School on Saturday lunchtimes from March 1. Contact Ken Skidmore - Tel 01257 463982

Football: Newburgh United FC – Saturday League 1st & 2nd teams. Newburgh United Junior FC – Under 15 League team. Also Harrock FC Sunday (XI) Senior League team based at Newburgh.

Running: Newburgh Nomads – field, track, cross-country, fell-running etc. Annual Ashurst 10K cross-country and Rufford 10K road events. Contact Mike Roughneen - Tel 01257 463696 mikeroughneen@hotmail..com

Archery: The Bowmen of Skelmersdale meet weekly at the Club and welcome anyone with an interest in archery. See www.bowmenofskelmersdale.co.uk or contact the Sports Club.

Darts: Ormskirk league matches take place on Monday evenings.

Pool league team – participating in the Burscough Pool League on Tuesday evenings at 9pm.

The Phoenix Diving club meet at the clubhouse following training at Nye Bevan pool in Skelmersdale every Wednesday from 9-10pm. Anyone interested should contact phoenix@phoenixsac.org or leave contact details at the Clubhouse.

Club facilities: Club room, licensed bar, pool, darts, juke box, large screen Sky TV. With 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 funeral wakes, other social and business activities and meetings by arrangement.

Club opening times: Tuesday to Friday 7.30pm to 11pm; Saturday 12.30pm to 12am; Sunday 12.30pm to 11pm. Occasional special functions with late bar. Other times by arrangement. Enquiries to Eric Tyrer, Secretary Tel 01257 463715 or www.newburghsportsclub.co.uk

 

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 Patsy Hey Tel 01257 463171 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.

 

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

Scout Group  Age 10½ -14 years. Meets Wednesdays 6.15pm - 8pm at Newburgh School.  Activities include climbing, archery, cycling and days at Tawd Vale – Merseyside County District Scout Camp.  Scout Leader – Jeff Spencer.  Contact Jacqueline Gosson Tel 01257 464490  jacquelinegosson@yahoo.com

Cub Scout Group Age 8-10 years. Meets Mondays 6.30pm-8pm at Newburgh School. Activities include climbing, archery and days at Tawd Vale – Merseyside County District Scout Camp, Course Lane. Annual St George’s Day Service at Ormskirk Parish Church. Contact Jacqueline Gosson Tel 01257 464490  jacquelinegosson@yahoo.com

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 Joanne Sheffield - Tel 01257 462162.

Rainbows Age 5 - 7 years. Meet Tuesdays 5pm - 6pm. Newburgh children attend 2nd Parbold Rainbows. Games, songs, crafts, trips. Contact Julie Munro – Tel 01257 462532.

The Grove Youth, Community and Children’s Centre
Station Approach, Burscough
A purpose built centre with a range of activities, rooms for rent for parties, private meetings, etc and a new Children’s Centre for 0 to 5s.  Activities include:
Monday –  Stay and Play Session for parents and young children
Tuesday – Stay and Play session for under-25  parents and children
Tuesday pm and evening – various groups and activities
Wednesday 5.30 – 8.00 Junior youth Groups ( arts, crafts, music, short courses etc
Thursday 6.30 – 9.00 Girls’ Group (Age 12 plus)
Friday 6.30 – 9.30 Open Youth Club (secondary school age)
Sunday 1.00 – 3.00 Open Youth club (secondary school age)
Summer and Easter Play Schemes are also organised.
For details of activities and information contact Dave Worthy
Tel: 01704 896424   e-mail:dave.worthy@lancashire.gov.uk Fax: 01704 896862
For details of Parenting Courses and Groups contact Sandra Rawlinson, Co-ordinator.