NEWBURGH NEWS October 2008.
Dear Resident,
I want to start this Newsletter with two messages of welcome. Firstly to Mrs Jean O’Keefe who has joined our Council as a co-opted member and secondly to our new Vicar, Reverend Graham Milford and his family who recently moved to the village. I am sure we all wish them well in their new positions in the community.
There can hardly be anyone in the village who was not adversely affected in some way by the closure of the A5209 in Parbold. The next phase of this work (re-surfacing of the section from Ash Brow to Course Lane is to take place in spring 2009) In an effort to avoid some of the chaos and disruption of this summer, we are to meet representatives of the County Council to talk through the arrangements – we’ll keep you informed as soon as we know what is proposed.
Finally, a date for your diary. Our annual Carols on The Green event has been arranged for the evening of 11th December. Do come and join us then if you can.
Kind regards,
Jacky Citarella,
Chair, Newburgh Parish Council.
Parish Council Meetings.
These are held in the School at 7.30pm, residents always welcome.
Future dates are 26th November and 10th December.
Best Kept Village Competition.
Although the War Memorial, the Red Lion and Post Office looked pristine this year, the village only attained a Highly Commended Certificate for the Church grounds. Thanks though to everyone who made the effort to keep our village clean and tidy.
Best Kept Garden Competition.
Winner, Large Gardens Section.
Mr & Mrs R.M. Clayton.
Winner, Small Gardens Section.
Mr & Mrs R.D.J. Lawrence.
Winner, Baskets/Tubs Section.
Mr & Mrs N.J. Owen.
Please see the Notice Board and website for details of all Certificate winners. Congratulations and thanks to all for such excellent displays.
Public Footpaths.
Many of you will be aware that the unofficial part of the Bluebell Wood Footpath has been blocked. We have obtained evidence from the public that this section of footpath has been used for many years. In view of this, the Parish Council has submitted an application under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 for this path to be included on the Definitive Map and Statement of Public Rights of Way. We await the results.
Summer on the web.
Visit www.newburghlancs.co.uk for memories of last summer and click on the links from the Home Page to slide shows of Newburgh Church Flower Festival and Newburgh Fair together with movies of the Fair and a collection of winning pictures from the Arts and Crafts Competition.
Cobbs Brow Nurseries.
Winter pansies and primroses are now available from the above.
Christmas trees will be in sale from the end of November. Varieties will include Pine, Spruce, Nordmann and Noble Fir.
Red Lion Hotel.
A Hallowe’en Party will be held from 6pm to 9pm on Friday, 31st October with a special menu, a prize for the best fancy dress and children’s games.
Strawberry Farm, Course Lane.
You will all know by now that this excellent farm shop has closed.
Mr Clayton has expressed his thanks to all residents who have provided their support over a number of years.
Newburgh Village Store.
With the sad news of the closing of the Strawberry Farm, Newburgh Village Store will now be selling fresh fruit, veg and salad sourced locally.
We have also changed our closing time on a Saturday evening from 7.30pm to 6pm.
We look forward to your continuing support.
Irene and Paula.
Douglas Valley Lions.
The Lions Bonfire and Fireworks will be on Saturday, 8th November 2008 at 6.30pm in the Red Lion field.
Car parking at the Strawberry Field by their kind permission.
There will be a Book Fair from 9am to 2pm on Saturday, 15th November at Parbold W.I. Hall. Book donations welcome - contact Brian Thomas at 1, Sandy Lane. Tel 01257 463409
Operation Christmas Child.
There will be another appeal this year for shoe boxes to be filled with Christmas gifts for children in the developing world. Leaflets are available in Newburgh Tearoom giving details of age groups and advice on contents of the Christmas boxes.
Please aim to have boxes ready by 6th November for dropping off at: -
Church View, Back Lane.
Newburgh Tearoom.
Duttons Barn, Back Lane.
Glebe Cottage.
School News.
It has been a really exciting start to the new school year with lots going on. We welcomed seventeen new children into reception and they have settled into school routines extremely quickly (there were one or two tears at the beginning but that was just the parents!).
Our new Nursery has opened and we have eleven children on the books, some just coming a few sessions a week and others full time. With our Breakfast Club and After School Care Club, it does now mean we are able to offer a comprehensive package of services. We have started to compile a waiting list for future years for both Nursery and School, so if anyone needs any information about either, they can just contact school.
All the classrooms have now been refurbished and almost everywhere is bright and new providing an excellent atmosphere in which to work. Next is getting the library computerised and fully up and running.
God Bless.
Janice Reynolds, Head.
Christ Church, Newburgh.
The Flower Festival.
In July, the Flower Festival held in Church and the Exhibition in School were a great success. We were so fortunate to have four days of summer over the event. It was wonderful to see so many of our village community coming in to see the fantastic flower displays by Parbold Flower Club. The theme, depicting “Creation”, was very well interpreted. Thank you to all who visited our church and school and took part in such a memorable event.
Contacts.
If you need to contact a member of the clergy or the churchwardens do not hesitate to get in touch with one of the following: -
Rev. Graham Milford. 01257 463267
Rev David Burrows 01257 462948
Rev Christine Draper 01704 893081
Rev John Sephton 01695 576774
Churchwardens
Mrs Pam Samson 01257 464190
Mr Ian Anderton 0751 569 1072
A warm welcome to all who would like to join us in our Services also those new to the village or visiting us.
There are a great bunch of children and young folk who come to our young peoples’ groups. They meet most Sundays at the 10.30am Service then go down to the School for their own sessions. J.A.M. (Jesus and Me), Pathfinders and Trail Blazers cater for tots to teens.
Our young mums C.H.A.T. group meet at 9.15am on Thursdays during term time in the Church vestry, why not drop in after you have taken the children to School?
The Mothers’ Union meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2.30pm in Church. They have various speakers, a cuppa and a chat.
Our normal Services are: -
9am Holy Communion every Sunday.
10.30am Morning Prayer.
1st and 3rd Sundays.
10.30am Holy Communion
2nd and 5th Sundays.
10.30am Family Service
4th Sunday.
Church Events Diary.
November.
9th Remembrance Sunday Service.
10.30am in Church followed by an
Act of Remembrance at the War
Memorial.
29th Christmas Fair in School opening
at 12 noon. Visit Santa, stalls &
lunches.
30th Christingle Service in support of
NSPCC. 10.30am in Church.
December.
11th Carols on The Green at 7.15pm.
(in Christ Church if wet).
Newburgh Guides.
Newburgh Guides provides girls aged 10 to 14 with the opportunity to meet other girls their age, make friends and take part in many fun, interesting and challenging activities that they may not otherwise have a chance to do. These can range from camping to working for badges and challenges, to trips and cook-outs. Being a Guide lets girls learn to work as a team as well as individually and develop life skills that they may not learn elsewhere, all whilst having fun and learning more about themselves.
For meeting times and location, call Jean Holmes on 01257 463763.
Parbold, Newburgh and District Garden Society.
Visitors are welcome to come along and share knowledge with local gardeners.
Forthcoming events are: -
12th November.
Ferns – Ken Green.
10th December.
Christmas from the Garden –
Jacqueline Iddon.
Meetings are in Parbold W.I. Hall at 8pm. For further information contact Tom Forster on 01257 462647.
Douglas Music.
Concerts start at 7.45pm at Parbold Village Hall.
8th November.
Karl Jenkins, “The Armed Man”
Tickets £10.
13th December.
Christmas Carnival.
Tickets £12.
Box Office – 421526 or 462382.
Newburgh Women’s Institute.
We are a friendly group of women who enjoy monthly meetings with speakers. Members enjoy a variety of trips. Meetings are held in Newburgh School at 7.30pm.
Future meetings: -
17th November.
Air Ambulance – Sarah Johnston.
15th December.
Christmas Party.
For further information about our W.I. contact Patsy Hey on 01257 463171.
Dog Faeces Bins.
We are pleased that a new bin has been provided on Tabbys Nook and an additional sited on the Sports Field. These are popular routes for dog walkers and we ask that owners place deposits in the new bins.
Message from PC Steve Hackney.
Police Community Support Officer, David Benson has now started working in the area following Martin Sullivan’s successful application to join the Police. The role of the PCSO is to support the work of Police Officers and work within their local communities.
The new PACT Meetings have been set. Details below: -
4th November.
7pm – 9pm Newburgh Tearoom.
2nd December.
7pm – 9pm Parbold Police Station.
A large print version of this Newsletter can be made available on request.
Parish Council Contacts.
Jacky Citarella. 01257 463621
Reg Porter. 01257 462463
Clare Gillard. 01257 464533
Chris Moore. 01257 463471
Jean O’Keefe. 01257 463630
Rebecca Richardson 01257 463942
Alex Sunderland. 01704 893116
Maureen Turner. 01257 462970
Published by Mr B. Howard, Clerk, Newburgh Parish Council.
Tel: 01257 462423.
newburghpc@btopenworld.com