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.

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). Contact (Juniors) Ken Pridmore - Tel 01257 463982 (Seniors) Dave Percy – Tel 01257 463566

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 – 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 run regular archery beginners’ courses throughout the year.
The club is family friendly with members aged eight and over. Anyone with an interest in archery welcome. The Bowmen are renowned for holding numerous national and world archery records.
Tel:07709038249 enquiries@bowmenofskelmersdale.co.uk  www.bowmenofskelmersdale.co.uk

Darts: Ormskirk league matches take place on Friday evenings.

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. 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: 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 The 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 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 Wednesdays 6.15pm - 8pm at Newburgh School.  Activities include climbing, archery, cycling and swimming. We take part in Ormskirk and West Lancs District activities and have occasional days at Tawd Vale Scout Camp.  Annual St George’s Day Service at Ormskirk Parish Church. Scout Leader – Jeff Spencer.  Contact Jacqueline Gosson Tel 01257 464490  jacquelinegosson@yahoo.com

Cub Scout Group For boys and girls aged 8-10 years. Meets Fridays 6.30pm-8pm at Newburgh School. Activities include climbing, archery and swimming. We take part in Ormskirk and West Lancs District activities and have occasional days at Tawd Vale Scout Camp. 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 Tel 01704 896424

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, stay-and-play with Dads and several parenting courses. Contact Sandra Rawlinson or Maggie Bancroft at the The Grove.

Activities for teenagers include a young people’s advisory service, youth clubs and a girls’ group. For details contact The Grove.