NEWBURGH NEWS. February 2007
Dear Residents,
This being the first issue of the News for the year, the Parish Council wishes you a somewhat delayed “Happy and Prosperous New Year”.
The final event on the Council activity calendar in 2006 was Carols on The Green, which was again successful. We express our thanks to Ellie at the Red Lion for her kind hospitality.
Our new Christmas tree lights were on display with some residents commenting about the lack of colour. However, selection was made in open Council and residents input regarding this should have been made then.
For your diaries, the Council Civic Service will be on Sunday, 13th May and the Annual Parish Meeting will be held on 23rd May. Other Council sponsored activities are Open Gardens on Sunday, 8th July, Best Kept Gardens will be judged as usual and yes, we will probably compete in the Best Kept Village Competition again this year.
Included with this Newsletter is a “Special” regarding actions you could take about the Round O Quarry road and traffic conditions.
Please retain the “Special” for your contact details.
Reg Porter,
Chairman.
Parish Council Meetings.
Residents are most welcome to attend our Meetings, which are held in the School at 7.30pm. Please note dates: 28th March, 25th April and the 23rd May. Minutes can be inspected at the Post Office or on our website.
Parish Precept 2007/08.
Following public consultation on pedestrian safety issues held prior to our 6th December 2006 Parish Council Meeting, it was resolved to precept for the purchase of a Speed Indicator Device (SPID) for the sole use of Newburgh.
The £2700 “one off purchase cost” is therefore, included in the £9741 precept for 2007/08. Whilst this works out at a precept increase of 48% for this year only, without this purchase the increase would have been 6.8%.
Open Gardens Event, 8th July 2007
Last year this event proved very popular and we anticipate it will be equally successful in 2007. A number of gardeners have already expressed a wish to open their gardens but all other offers will be most welcome.
Contact Maureen Turner to register your interest: 01257 462970.
Leeds – Liverpool Canal.
You may have heard that British Waterways will receive less funding this year to maintain their canal network. The Parish Council has expressed concern over the possible adverse effect of this and if residents detect any problems caused by reduced maintenance, please contact the Clerk with details.
Community Transport.
Dial-a-Ride, contact booking line on 01704 893373 Mon – Fri 9am to 5pm
Community Cars Scheme, contact 01257 453784 Mon 2pm to 4pm
Wed & Fri 10am to 12 noon.
Children’s Play Area.
The project has progressed to the stage of applying for planning permission and for funding.
We have approached the Lancashire Environmental Fund and also Cory Environmental Fund, both of which are financed by the landfill tax credit scheme. Decisions are expected by mid April.
New on the Website.
The What’s On section has been added (www.newburghlancs.co.uk), listing the main events and diary dates for Newburgh throughout 2007.
As well as providing a ready reference for residents, the section is a good way of publicising activities for the many people accessing the site from outside the village. If you have an event you would like to be added, click the Contact Us button and send an email or call Chris Moore 01257 463471.
Red Lion Hotel, Ash Brow.
Forthcoming events include: -
2nd March at 8pm.
Clinique Makeover Night.
3rd March 3pm to 6pm.
Craft Workshop, children aged 5-12.
16th March from 6pm.
Comic Relief Evening.
17th March all day.
St Patrick’s Day events.
18th March from 12 noon.
Special Mothers Day Menu.
9th April at 10am.
Easter Egg Hunt, children under 12.
23rd April from 6pm.
St George’s Day, Traditional Menu.
7th May all day.
May Day Beer Festival, celebration of dance and music.
Cobbs Brow Nurseries.
One part-time glasshouse nurseries assistant needed, five mornings per week to help with potting and plant preparation for the new season.
Call Phil Jordan 01257 464424.
Newburgh Post Office, Tea Room and Village Store, News.
Business As Usual.
As from 21st February I am delighted to say I have been appointed Post Mistress, so your local Post Office services will continue as usual.
I would like to thank Lisa, Lauren and Brian for keeping the Post Office open during the transition period.
Euros on demand.
A fantastic new service for travellers, you can buy your euros over the counter with 0% commission.
Travel Insurance.
Kids go Free up to the age of 17 incl.
Post Office Credit Card.
Unlike most other credit cards, this one does not charge you for purchases whilst you are abroad. Why not pop in for a leaflet, I will be happy to explain.
I look forward to serving customers old and new. Many thanks for your continued support.
Irene Allen.
Newburgh Fair.
The main event, in the usual format, will be held on Saturday, 9th June with a Ball in the evening. At the moment, the Talent Show will be on Friday night and we are looking at the possibility of a Sportsman’s Dinner on the Thursday, details later.
We are looking for a Rose Queen, Attendants, Rosebuds & Page Boys. Telephone Joanne on 01257 462162 or Anne on 01257 462886.
Newburgh School.
The time has flown since I started here at Newburgh School but I feel we have achieved a great deal in that time. We have changed the organisation of the school day and introduced “Brain Gym” in order for the children to gain maximum benefit from a broad and balanced curriculum. A focussed parent’s forum has been introduced, which gives parents an opportunity to learn more about what is going on in school and to ask questions.
Beginning on February 26th, we are having a PSHE&C (personal, social and health education and citizenship) week, when the children will be taking part in a host of activities ranging from Boxercise and Pilates to Circus skills!
The PTFA have been very active and held events to provide much needed funds for school, new members are always welcome. They purchased new PE equipment for the hall and the children are really enjoying using it. There are lots of plans for the future and I will make sure you are kept informed. God Bless.
Janice Reynolds.
Newburgh Women’s Institute.
We are a friendly group of women who enjoy upbeat and lively meetings with interesting speakers. Meetings are held in Newburgh School at 7.30pm. We have a Book Group and a variety of outings.
Future meetings are: -
19th March – Titanic Memories.
24th April - Birthday Party.
21st May - Thorntons Chocolate.
Further information from Patsy Hey on 01257 463171.
Parbold, Newburgh & District
Garden Society.
Visitors are welcome to come and share their knowledge with local gardeners. Details of speakers will be given in the noticeboard: -
21st March – AGM
18th April & 16th May to be advised.
19th May – Plant Sale.
Meetings are in Parbold WI Hall at 8pm. Further information from Tom Forster on 462647 or John Brookes on 462514.
Newburgh Morris.
Accept a Challenge!
Would you like to join Newburgh Morris in the procession at Newburgh Fair? If you are female, between eleven and ??? and want to dance, then you are in time to do it. We practise on Tuesdays from 7.30pm at Hilldale Village Hall. Ring Barbara on 01695 723100 or ring Rebecca on 01257 463942. Come along to try it.
Douglas Valley Lions.
We plan to hold a Charity Book Fair at Parbold WI Hall from 9am to 2pm on Saturday 31st March 2007.
All welcome, refreshments available.
If you have any books, CDs or video tapes, which you would like to donate for this event, please leave them at Newburgh Post Office for collection.
Room at the Top Folk Club.
We meet every Monday at the Red Lion in the upstairs function room from 8.30pm to 11pm. Admission is £1, which includes a complimentary raffle ticket for a bottle of wine. If it is your first visit, then entrance is free.
All are welcome to come and play, recite or just listen. Information from Mark or Maggi on 464215.
Christ Church, Newburgh.
A warm welcome to everyone who would like to join us in our Services especially those new to the village or who are visiting the area.
Our young peoples’ groups meet most Sundays at the 10.30am Service. J.A.M. (Jesus and Me) Club from tots to 9 year olds, Trail Blazers from 9 – 12 years, LinC (Living in Christ) youth group 12 plus. Our young mums C.H.A.T. group meet at 9.15am on Thursday mornings during term time in the Church vestry. Why not drop in after you have taken the children to school?
Sunday Services:
9am Holy Communion every Sunday
10.30am Morning Prayer.
1st & 3rd Sundays.
Holy Communion.
2nd & 5th Sundays.
Family Service.
4th Sunday.
Church Events Diary.
March
2nd 2pm in Church, Women’s World
Day of Prayer Service.
18th Mothering Sunday,
19th Coffee Morning in aid of Church
Missionary Society.
22nd CMS Deanery Sale at Church
House, Ormskirk.
24th From 4.15pm Over 60s Party in
the School Hall.
April.
1st 9am & 10.30am Palm Sunday
5th 7.30pm Maundy Thursday
Holy Communion Service.
6th 10.30am Good Friday Service
8th 9am & 10.30am Easter Sunday
Holy Communion Services.
Vicar Rev’d David Towler 463267
Pam Samson Churchwarden 464190
Peter Heapy Churchwarden 464210.
Newburgh Sports Club.
Cricket Section.
Practice nets have begun on Tuesday evenings, 20.30 to 21.30 at Robin Park, Wigan. This season the section is running a first and second X1, a Sunday X1 with U11’s/U13’s junior teams throughout the week.
Football Section.
Newburgh first X1 has put in some good league performances and progressed brilliantly to the semi-final of the Lancashire Cup.
Newburgh second X1 is struggling but are battling valiantly to avoid relegation.
Newburgh Utd. Juniors are having a good season but are falling behind in terms of games played due to pitch availability.
Darts.
Since starting darts on Mondays, the team has done well. They have competed in all games and won the majority of them.
For details of all activities, please contact the Sports Club.
A large print version of this Newsletter can be made available on request.
Parish Council Contacts.
Reg Porter. 01257 462463
Rebecca Richardson. 01257 463942
Jackie Citarella. 01257 463621
Clare Gillard. 01257 464533
Chris Moore. 01257 463471
Elaine Pratt. 07771 767062
Alex Sunderland. 01704 893116
Maureen Turner. 01257 462970
Published by Mr B. Howard, Clerk, Newburgh Parish Council.
Tel: 01257 462423.
newburghpc@btopenworld.com