Welcome to the Parbold Community Website
Parbold is a small township in West Lancashire, situated 4 miles from Junction 27 of the M6. It can also be accessed via the regular rail service which runs between Wigan and Southport. The name Parbold is drawn from Old English and means the "Pear Orchard". Its’ name still reflects its’ quiet and rural atmosphere. Nestled in the countryside of West Lancashire, the area around Parbold is full of beautiful views, quaint villages, and plenty of great places to visit and eat out. The village of Parbold is in the valley of the River Douglas and with the Leeds Liverpool canal passing close to the town centre.
Dominating the area is Parbold Hill where a little below its summit is a monument that was originally erected to commemorate the Reform Bill of 1832 and it is unusual as it is somewhat bottle shaped, known locally as Parbold Bottle. From here though the views are splendid and the more energetic can take advantage of the myriad of pathways and walks that are well signed to appreciate the incredible scenery. Parbold has plenty to offer both the resident and visitor, the canal is popular with anglers and ramblers whilst the village boasts a number of good pubs and local shops. With two churches, primary schools and other facilities it is easy to appreciate why Parbold is such a popular location.
This website will show you all that's happening in Parbold and the latest news on our village community and events. This website has been created specifically for residents and visitors of Parbold and surrounding villages to create an electronic hub for all that happens in our beautiful village.
We are on facebook. If you have any information or details of forthcoming events and wish to have them published, do contact us.
News and What's On
Friends of Parbold Library will be hosting the following events at parbold library. For more information, please contact one of the Library staff.
3rd October - talk by Ray Waterhouse - Shakespeare - 2-3pm in the library (Details on Events calendar).
3rd October - book quiz, including supper - 7.30pm in the library - (£12). (Details on Events calenda).r
Talking Pictures – Autumn Season
Starts on Wednesday 18th September at 2.00 p.m. Film and Conversation. Contact Chris on 01257 463493
Dance Like a Mother Class at the WI from next Tuesday 10th September.
Weekly 10am-11am at the Parbold Women's Institute.
It's a Babywearing Dance class for Mums, Dads, Grans, Carers (everyone is welcome) and their babies.
For more information Contact: Charlie on 07805833546.
Website: www.dancelikeamother.com
Scottish Country Dancing New Season 2024/25 Adult Beginner’s Class 6th October to Easter
Sundays 2.30 - 4.30pm at Euxton Parish Church Community Centre, School Lane, Euxton.
£3 per session, cup of tea and a biscuit, 1st lesson free!
Partners and special clothing not required, come just as you are! Sensible footwear advised.
Come and join us for fun & fitness
For directions and more info contact Joan on: 01257 278400 07971 589115 www.ribblevalleyrscds.org
Facebook: Ribble Valley RSCDS.
RSCDS Ribble Valley Branch Charity No 1061492
NHS. OWLS - Enhanced Health Checks coming to Parbold Village Hall every Monday from 17th June
Cholesterol Checks Diabetes Check Blood Pressure Check Blood screening Weight Management & Mental Health Support Financial Health Check Signposting & Referrals. Contact 01695 660394 Iscicb-wl.ehcowls@nhs.net
PARBOLD STATION ENHANCEMENTS
Users of the station may have noticed that a large new planter and a pear tree have now been placed there by The Friends of Parbold Station. These have been funded by the Ralph Brocklehurst Legacy Trust administered on behalf of the P.J. Livesey Group, the developers of the Notre Dame Convent site, and The Friends are most grateful to the Trust for their generous funding. Besides adding to the existing station planting the funding from the Trust has also enabled a pear tree to be planted as a reminder of the origin of the name Parbold which in Old English meant "pear orchard" or "the place where pears grow".
Parbold Community Association are a small committee who look after the day to day running at the hall. We also sponsor Parbold Picture House, Talking Pictures and run regular coffee mornings and lunches. We are always on the look out for new volunteers. Can you spare a couple of hours a month or could you support
The committee by providing us with feedback on things we could do to improve the services we offer to the village?
If you feel you can help in anyway please contact: Roger Perry (Chairman) Roger.joeking@gmail.com or
Sue Halton (Treasurer) suehalton10@gmail.com
Parbold Village Hall is available to hire for meetings, celebrations and children's parties. For more info contact
Booking Secretary suehalton10@gmail.com 01257 463703 answerphone available.
South West Lancashire Independent Community Advice Network
MONEY-GO-ROUND
Join our FREE Short Course
Would you like to get financially fitter?
• Are you facing challenges or struggling with the increasing cost of living?
• Maybe you are paying too much for your Water Rates?
• Can you get a cheaper deal for your Utilities?
• Do you want to learn how to take control of your debts or even have them written off!!
Tuesdays: 12.30pm to 2.30pm
at The Ecumenical Centre, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LU. Also a drop in service at Parbold Village Hall on Wednesdays 10am - 12 noon however they will make appointments if needed.
11th June 2024 - Introduction to Household Management
18th June 2024 - Setting a Budget
25th June 2024 - Utilities - How to make savings
2nd July 2024 - Financial Security and Recap-Where to go for Advice
FREE courses for West Lancashire Residents
To find out more or to register: Tel: 01695 726269 or E-mail: admin@swlican.org Or go to https://swlican.org/courses.php Apply online using https://rb.gy/jmgblj
New Year – New Volunteering?
Do you have an hour or two spare every week? Would you like to give back to your local community?
Lancashire Volunteer Partnership is always on the lookout for volunteers to support a wide variety of settings within West Lancashire. We provide volunteers in Libraries, Homes for Older People, Adult Disability Day Centres and Children and Young People's Centres.
We also provide a Community Support Befriending service for lonely and vulnerable people of all ages. Our volunteers visit their clients on a weekly basis to provide meaningful conversations and an opportunity to access the community. This service makes a huge difference in many people's lives. We have several people in West Lancashire looking for volunteer support. Could YOU be the person to provide this vital service?
If you would like more information on this or want to discuss volunteering opportunities in your area, you can ring Dave Warren, the volunteer officer for West Lancashire, at 07958156850 or our central helpline at 01772 532312.
The Trusselltrust. Food Bank
As summer holidays approach please support your foodbank. Posted 270624
Please note new drop off times at Parbold Village Hall
Mondays 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 12 noon
Thursday 10am - 12noon & 3pm - 7.30pm
Following the closure of Coffee etc the Village Hall has offered to be a collection point for donations to the food bank at the following times:
Monday 9.30-10.30am, Wednesday 1-4 and 6-8pm, Thursday 3-8pm, Friday. 9.30-10.30am and 6-8pm
Please continue to donate whatever you can as your donations are vital to help our families in need. If you or someone you know needs help or support they can contact the food bank in strictest confidence. Contact details:
Email: Burscough@skelmersdalefoodbank.orq.uk Facebook: Parbold Village Group Skelmersdale & District food bank
Lose Weight & Feel Great At Parbold Library!
New Course starting soon! Tuesday’s 10-11am - Cost: FREE Average weight loss 8-10lbs in 7 weeks!
Face to Face Weight Management Courses Duration - 7 weeks (this includes a 'one to one' session wk1. and wk.7)
Examples of session content include: portion control, food labelling, making right choices, fats, sugars, etc.
For more information/to book onto a course, please contact:
Email: craig.baxter@serco.com Tel: 01695 585145 www.westlancs.gov.uk Lancashire County Council
Parbold Coffee Association Come along to our coffee/tea mornings at Parbold Village Hall. Next dates 10 and 24 September 2024
We will be serving toast, tea cakes, crumpets and of course cake!! A place to meet and have a chat everyone’s welcome. Come along to one of our fortnightly coffee/tea mornings at Parbold Village Hall. (See calendar for dates). We have started our Lunch Club. This will run on the first Tuesday of each month, offering a 2 course light lunch (including Tea and Coffee) 11.30-1.30pm for just £6.50. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. To book call 01257 463703 and leave a message on the answer Machine
Play Bridge: Starting in April, Parbold Village Hall Studio, Thursday’s 10am – 12 noon. Open to all, experienced or beginners, pairs or singles. Text Tessa 07854 285191 or Carole 07943 551468
The Monday Movers This exercise class in the WI Hall on Mondays from 11.15 – 12.15 Everyone welcome – improve your stamina, strength, balance, co-ordination and much more. Exercises involve sitting and standing. Phone 01257 422238 for more details. £5 per class
Parbold Pink Panthers - Friendly inclusive running club for women of all ages and fitness levels. Local club runs twice a week. For further details contact Jane Warner iane.warner29@qmail.com
Bikini-Body Bootcamp at Parbold Village Hall - Brand new Monday night session at 6.30pm, “burn” is a combo of weights and cardio giving you a huge calorie burn. Other sessions include Monday 9.30am hiit, Wednesday 9.30am weights and Friday 9.30am burn. No need to book, just turn up. Each session costs £6 or monthly plans for unlimited sessions available for just £42. Please contact Michaela for more info or check out the Facebook page Bikini-Body Bootcamp. contact Michaela 07812 060002
Lancashire Volunteer Partnership - We are seeking volunteers in the Parbold and Newburgh area to befriend people who are experiencing loneliness. Our befrienders can offer either telephone conversation or arrange visits, perhaps to the persons home or to a cafe or library, some of our volunteers offer a mix of telephone and visiting support. More information is available on our website https://lancsvp.org.uk/ or call Dave Warren, the volunteer officer for West Lancashire, at 07958156850 or our central helpline at 01772 532312.
Bloom Baby Classes (baby development and sensory classes) at Parbold WI Hall on Thursdays
Busy Bees for babies aged 5/6 months to 14 months at 9:45am
Caterpillar Club for babies aged 6 weeks to 5/6 months at 11:00am
Book at www.bookwhen.com/bloomsthelenswigan or find out more via our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/bloomsthelensandwigan/ or contact me at rachelm@bloombabyclasses.com
Parbold Library Special Events – October 2024
Seated Meditation with Sound Taster Session Thursday 10th October 10am - 10:45am. Come along to join in this experience for World Mental Health Day. Free event. Limited places - Booking required on the Events section of the Lancashire Libraries website. See link below.
Support Through Sight Loss Thursday 31 October 10 am – 4 pm. (Please note new date). Galloways are going to come into the library on the last Thursday of the month rather than the 4th Thursday. Staff from Galloways can offer a range of support linked to sight loss. Booking required via enquiries@galloways.org.uk or by calling 01772 744148.
All our regular and special events are listed on the Lancashire Libraries website - http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries in the Events section - What’s On. Parbold Library, Cultural Services, T: 03001236703, W: www.lancashire.gov.uk
New Regular Event
Councillor Surgery - First Saturday of every month 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Drop in to speak to Councillor Robert Bailey of West Lancs Borough Council. Residents are welcome to attend if they have any matters that they would like to discuss or bring to the Councillor's attention.
Other Regular Library Events are posted on https://www.parboldonline.info
Build and Play - Every second Wednesday of the month 9:30-10:30am. Bring your little ones along for building fun with Mega Bloks and Duplo. Next session is on Wednesday 12th June.
Baby Bounce and Rhyme – Every Friday 9:30-10am. Enjoy lively sing-along songs, gentle movements, and rhymes with your baby, plus meet and chat with other parents and carers. Suitable for babies up to around 18 months of age, but older pre-school siblings are very welcome.
Library Club – Every Friday 3:45-4:30pm.
Come along to our Library Club every week to share a range of exciting books and fun themed activities.
Drop in after school for a warm welcome. Suitable for children of primary school age.
Lego Club – First Saturday of every month 10:30am-11:30am. Calling all master builders and Lego enthusiasts! Come and share your passion and amazing creations at our Lego Club.
Book and a Brew – First Wednesday of every month 10:30-11:30am. Share your love of reading in a relaxed space with a brew. Take advantage of the opportunity to discuss any of your recent reads with other avid readers.
Monthly Coffee Morning – Every third Wednesday of the month 10:30am-11:30am. Join us for our monthly coffee morning where local community groups and organisations are often on hand for a chat. Enjoy free refreshments and meet members of your community in a friendly space whilst borrowing a book or two!
Poetry Group – Every third Thursday of the month 10:30am-12:00pm. Do you enjoy poetry? Come along to our poetry group to read and or listen to poems of your choice.
Get Online at Your Library Fridays 2-3 pm. Support available for using computers and mobile devices. Booking required via library staff.
Seated Yoga Tuesdays 1.30 – 2.15 pm. There are a few places available for this weekly class (term-time only) £3 per session. Booking required via library staff.
Further information on all of our events is available on the Lancashire Libraries website in the 'What's On' section – www.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries
Library Opening Hours
Monday Closed
Tuesday 9:00 – 5:00
Wednesday 9:00 – 1:00
Thursday 9:00 – 7:00
Friday 9:00 – 5:00
Saturday 9:00 – 1:00
Just a reminder that the Library is closed from 9:00 – 10:00 the 1st Wednesday of every month for staff training.
Please contact the library on 0300 123 6703 or e-mail parbold.library@lancashire.gov.uk
More information on all of our library events is available on What's On. This is part of the Lancashire County Council website. The link for events at Parbold Library is:-
https://events.lancashire.gov.uk/search/index.asp?q=&area=allVenue&venue=Parbold&daterange=
Parbold Evangelical Church Youth Club
Fridays: 7:30 - 9:00pm (fortnightly) Year 6 upwards £1.50 entry
Drinks and quality food and snacks provided. Christian themes discussed & guest speakers
Games - including: table tennis, pool, table football, air hockey, darts and more.
Competitions - including: limbo, volley ball, tug o' war, rounders etc.
Trips
Quizzes and crazy games
Special themed nights such as movie nights.
Lots of fun
For more information, including date of next session, contact David Taylor on: 07786 401121
At the Wl in Parbold.
The September monthly meeting will be on Tuesday 3rd September 2024 starting at 7.30 pm in the WI hall and will be a craft evening with the title of a ‘Fairy House Workshop’ hosted by WI member Gylle Macdonald. Visitors and prospective new members are always welcome.
WI Quiz Night. Sat. 12 October 2024, 7.30 pm. Tickets will be available from the DIY Shop, Parbold, nearer the time. Open to all and everyone welcome.
If you wish to book the hall, it is available for weekly sessions for classes or for private parties. Please contact Sylvia at: sylvia.jwright@btinternet.com or ring the PWI booking line on 07984 274802.
Beginners/ Intermediate Pilates Fridays 5 - 6 pm £8 or £35 for 6 classes.
Contact Holly on 07789 717414 , hollvmountainfitness@gmail.com
Relax and Rejuvenate. Follow me on facebook or get in touch to find out more details.
Rainbows small world play craft club
Parbold Women's Institute Hall, WN6 7NU. Session runs from 9.30 - 10.30am
Thyme on Yarrow Cafe in Croston. PR26 9RB.
Choose the venue and number of activities you wish to book. Discount available if you wish to book both craft and play dough activity.
Sessions can be booked In advance on https://rainbowssmallworld.pembee.app
Please get in touch for more information. Emma Morris 07901 557003
Parbold Parish Council Notes - Please click here to see current Parish Council Notes.
Parbold Flood Group – contacts
Please note the information below, it is very important you need to know what to do in an emergency. If you live alongside a brook and you see any rubbish/garden waste that could fall in please go to www.westlancs.gov.uk follow the link for fly tipping as it could cause flooding. Ask contractors on your property to remove waste safely not into the gullies. If you are in an area that is higher up and does not flood please clear any leaves from the blocked grids/gullies as water will always find the lowest level. Go to www.lancashire.gov.uk – Click on1) Report a highway fault. 2) blocked drain/gullies, send any photographs, follow the link. To report Property/Garage/ Garden flooding go to highways@lancashire.gov.uk To receive flood warnings: www.gov.uk/sign-up-for-flood-warnings and enter your Post Code or Parbold. Vision Link Cameras adjacent to the railway line www.vision-link.co.uk/parbold/ the pairing code is 462909. The Flood Hub www.thefloodhub.co.uk contains a wealth of information including KS2 for children. parboldfloodgroup@outlook.com Take care, stay safe. Ros Wess
Openreach
Around 1,500 premises can now order fibre to the premise as network upgraded by Openreach
Openreach engineers have built a new faster, more reliable and futureproof broadband network in Parbold and Newburgh. Around 1,500 homes and businesses can now access this new network with more in the vicinity to follow. It is known as Fibre-to-the-Premises technology (FTTP) or full fibre as it delivers fibre optic cables all the way from the local exchange right to residents and businesses front doors.
It’s a once-in-a-generation upgrade that will enable people to connect to any platform or device, to each other, and to the world – reliably, for decades to come.
How can I find out if full fibre is available in my area?
The first step is to use our fibre checker to see if fibre is available in your street: www.openreach.co.uk/fibrecheckerpr
Just enter your postcode and the fibre checker will tell you what’s available in your area.
Once available, the next step is to choose the company you’d like to supply your internet. Then you should contact them to order your chosen broadband package. It’s important to point out though that you won’t be automatically upgraded, and you’ll need to get in touch with your broadband provider to see if it offers a service over the new network.
If you’re not currently in scope, you can register your interest on our “Expression of Interest” tool. It’s part of our fibre checker – once you’ve entered your postcode and found your address, just scroll down to “Register Your Interest” then enter your personal details so that we can see that you’re interested in full fibre.
FOCUS ON YOURSELF AND YOUR WELLBEING
NHS West Lancashire CCG have published a number of resources people can access for free.
- NHS Live Well: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/
- NHS Fitness Studio: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-fitness-studio/
- Joe Wicks’ daily P.E. videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1/videos
- Sport England website: https://www.sportengland.org/stayinworkout#get_active_at_home
- Change 4 Life website: https://www.nhs.uk/change4life/recipes
- Big White Wall: http://www.bigwhitewall.com/
- Mental health helpline 0800 915 4640 24 hours a day.
- www.healthierlsc.co.uk/mentalHealthSupport
Active West Lancs will resume its programme of health activities when it is appropriate to do so. Keep an eye on the Active West Lancs website https://activewestlancs.org/ for any online activities and courses it may run in the near future. In the meantime the Sport England website has some great exercise tips and advice https://www.sportengland.org/stayinworkout.
Home Library Service – If you enjoy reading but struggle to get to the Library because of ill health or mobility problems, then the Library can bring the service to your home. For more information contact the Library on 0300 123 6703 and ask for Parbold Library. Alternatively, e-mail parbold.library@lancashire.gov.uk
Message from John Halton Pharmacy. To our much-valued customers, Due to a huge surge in demand for our services, please give us longer to dispense your prescription than you usually would. If you need your medication urgently, please call us and we will be happy to assist you.
We would strongly encourage anyone to please get in touch with their relatives in the village, friends or neighbours who are over 70, to offer to collect their prescriptions from us.
We do have a delivery service, but currently need to reserve capacity for those who have a diagnosis of corona virus or are normally housebound.
We thank you for your patience and your custom during this very difficult time.
Photographic Memories of Parbold
If you have any photos of Parbold, for any period e.g. Street views, old or new buildings, School photos etc. Please get in touch with Parbold Library, 0300 123 6730, who will arrange for them to be copied and used in the Library archives.
The Friends of Parbold Station are a local voluntary group who carry out enhancements at the station including planting, hanging baskets, seasonal decoration and the construction of planting boxes and welcome signs. We also arranged for the recently erected village map to screen the ugly bike shelter. Funding for our work has come from several sources including Northern, the Douglas Valley Lions, and the Association of Community Rail Partnerships. The contact for the group is John Sloane on 01257 462641.
Showcasing Parbold Station: This month (Feb. 2024) Ray Thaw's photographic exhibition will move from the Southport Platform to Hoscar Station. It will be replaced by a display by local artist David Barrow. Why not visit both? Friends of Parbold Station as well as keeping our station green and tidy are responsible for two other cases courtesy of Community Rail. One case is for the History Poster and the other usually contains this newsletter in a larger font. Friends of Parbold Station.
Your local not for profit community choir, Sing4Fun! are starting a new choir for children aged 8-18 / Yr3- Yr13; Sing4Fun!Youth Monday 5.30-6.30: Our Ladies and All Saints School, WN8 7HB Contact: s4fvouth@gmail.com/ www.s4fyouth.wixsite.com/mvsite / 07753 628752. 1st session free, normally £3.00 pay as you go.
UPHOLLAND TAWD VALE LIONS are seeking donations of second-hand furniture, household goods, ornaments and toys for resale at the ‘Lions’ Den’ Charity Shop in Skelmersdale. Contact Chris Lawn on 01257 462283 to arrange collection.
Community Cars are for any journey when you can't use the bus. For door to door journeys call 01704 893373.