Welcome to the Parbold Community Website

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Two brand new sessions are now at the village hall.

Legs, Tums and Bums every Monday 9.10am. This 45-minute session focuses on low impact body conditioning, no jumping and suitable for all levels. No equipment needed.

Move and groove (dancersize). Every Monday 10.05am Imagine a way to get your steps in whilst singing and smiling from ear to ear. You don’t need to be fit, you just need to be able to move and of course groove in 45 minutes I’ll teach you a full dance routine from scratch each week. You’ll be walking out feeling like Beyoncé.

Both sessions are £7 pay as you go. There’s no need to book. Just turn up. More info on Facebook @bikini-body bootcamp or contact Michaela 07812062220

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Best kept Village report 2025

Parbold Judges Report 2025 http://www.lancashirebestkeptvillage.co.uk/

1) Overall Impressions: The village has a large selection of amenities; most are around a central position between the Windmill pub and Library where a lot of work has taken place. We were impressed with the general tidiness of the village and the way property was being looked after by owners but appreciate some development was taking place. The Village Hall had solar panels, cycle stands and at the side a children’s play area. The library is very modern and clean with a memorial in front. The Douglas School, which we had the pleasure of being shown around the grounds and the Our Lady and All Saints church were especially impressive. H. Atherton & Sons is the local tidy garage on Alder Lane doing repairs and servicing but does not do MOTs on the premises. 

2) What we Liked: The Jubilee Gardens had a good selection of plants with stone sign. The Windmill Pub was very inviting inside, but service was slow, this was close to the canal that had plenty of moored boats and visitors, it would have been nice to spend more time walking around. Chapel Meadow was also very impressive; we enjoyed walking around the area and will go back again. There are not enough places like this. Our Lady and All Saints was very well looked after, but it is a shame they are needing to place netting to guard against rabbits. Douglas School, we could not fault how it was being run and all the development taking place. 

3) Area for Improvement: Below we have commented on how the village may improve our scores on the features we inspected. We felt more road signs would be an advantage as some features were not that easy to locate. Our Lady and All Saints: Excellent. Douglas School: Excellent but difficult to park a car. Windmill Pub: Refurbishment now finished, parking the car was difficult but places were labelled, serving was slow and we felt neglected. Village Hall: Well-maintained building that has solar panels on the roof and a large car park, the notice board could be tided. Alder Lane Playing Fields: Only has a small signpost, good parking area with planting but limited sports activities and no seating, seating should be considered. It has a good notice board. Chapel Meadow: We did not see any signs pointing to this feature and missed it on our initial visit. This needs to be considered, it is such a great area for walking and nature. There were a lot of nettles going into the meadow from the car park. Jubilee Gardens: Good selection of plants, the bench requires varnishing, it is not a large area and there was some dog fouling on the pavement that distracted us on our first visit and a bin was not far away. Women’s Institute: This is an old building and a little untidy at the front, the gutters could be cleaned. It was good to see the defibrillator at the entrance. Christ Church: We walked around the grounds but did not go to the side hall which was in use. We felt the grounds were being neglected and could do with some attention. Library: Well-kept modern building, directly in front was tidy but on the left side approaching was a garden area that needed a tidy on our first visit. Parade of Shops: great selection and other shops were around the village. On the corner by Morrisons, the notice board requires a tidy, old stickers need removing but notices looked up to date, it could advertise on one side amenities and have event notices on the other, just looks confusing to find something. 

4) Map supplied This was OK and clear but did not show any seats or bus shelters. To help we printed off a scaled street plan containing all the road names and marked this up which was better. 

5) Overall comment We had a very enjoyable time judging the village. We were pleasantly surprised at what was available around the village, everyone we spoke to was very friendly and we certainly will be visiting some of the locations again, when not judging. 

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Lancashire County Council is our Lead Local Flood Authority

If there is an immediate risk to your life or you are trapped by floodwater call 999 and follow their advice.

Environment Agency Floodline - 0345 988 1188 - To report a flood or if your property is at risk of flooding from a

reservoir, river or coastal water.

United Utilities - 0345 6723 723 - If flooding is from sewers or burst water mains.

Lancashire County Council telephone: 0300 123 6780

West Lancashire Borough Council Tel: 01695 577177

www.westlancs.gov.uk/more/emergencies/flood-awareness.aspx

As soon as possible notify WLBC including the location of the site and the issues it is causing. Please call 01695 577177, to report emergencies. Private drains, Floods caused by private drains are the responsibility of the homeowner.

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Love2Learn Wigan with Rachel, Fun and Phonics Sessions for 2-5 year olds

Monday - 01/09/2025 - 20/10/2025, Parbold Village Hall, 2 The Green, Parbold, WN8 7DN, www.love2learn.org.uk 10-30-11.15 (2-3 years), 11.45-12.30 (2-4 years), 1.00-1.45 (3-4 years), 2.15-3.00 (3-4 years)

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Talking Pictures Autumn Season starts Wednesday 17th September every Wednesday afternoon at 2.00 p.m. Film and Conversations Contact Chris on 01257 463493. 

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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  

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Rest & Regulate Wellness – NEW weekly sound bath sessions

Friday - Take a pause, breathe deep, and join us for a gentle midday reiki sound bath every Friday 1pm - 2pm in the lovely smaller more intimate room. We’ll guide you through a soft, clarifying soundscape designed to lighten your day and ease your mind. Come as you are and let the sounds wash over you.

Monday - every Monday join us in the impressive large hall for our atmospheric candle-lit late night sound and slumber session. Let the healing tones wash over you as the energy of Reiki subtly weaves through the soundscape, helping you reconnect with your centre. This is your time to pause, rest, and nourish yourself - no rush, no demands, just a safe, cozy space to simply be. Please bring a matt, text book; 07709124434

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New classes starting September 2025:

Love2Learn Wigan – Parbold Village Hall - September Monday 1st September to 20th October 2025

10.30-11.15 (2-3 Years), 11.45-12.30pm (2-4 Years), 1pm-1.45pm (3-4 Years), 2.15pm-3pm (3-4 Years)

Weekly, fun phonics sessions for 2-4 year olds are coming to Parbold! Come and join our sessions to help your little one develop early reading, writing and number skills!

New Yoga Classes

Starting from 27 January 2025 Every Monday evening at 7:45pm

60 minutes of slow flow yoga suitable for all levels including beginners

£9 per class. 4 class bundle £30 at Parbold Village Hall The Green, Parbold, WN8 7DN

Book directly with Jane via text or WhatsApp on 07941568594

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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

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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".

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Proposed war memorial for Parbold

Dear Neighbours, we are writing this letter to seek your views on a proposal to establish a public war memorial in our village to honour those who have served and sacrificed for our country. The idea for a public war memorial was brought up after looking into the updated Rolls of Honour Books by Richard Houghton held at the Parbold Library. From this a group of local residents have formed a small committee who feel that it would be a fitting tribute to the brave men from our community who have served in the armed forces. A war memorial would not only honour their memory but serve as a place for reflection and remembrance for future generations. A war memorial could become a central part of our village providing a place for annual remembrance ceremonies and a quiet spot for personal reflection. It would also enhance our village historical and cultural heritage. As Bispham Dalton & Hilldale have no village war memorial we have contacted the Parish councils to see if the villages wish to join with us on our proposed memorial. We value your opinions and would love to hear your thoughts on this proposal. Do you support the idea of a war memorial? Do you have any suggestions on its design or location? Are there any concerns you would like to raise. Please share your feedback by e-mail parboldmem@gmail.com or dropping a note in suggestion boxes at the Library or the Village Hall also the DIY Shop. Thank you for taking the time to consider this important proposal your input is invaluable to us and we look forward to hearing your thoughts.

Warm regards PARBOLD MEMORIAL GROUP, Group secretary

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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.

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South West Lancashire Independent Community Advice Network (SWLICAN)

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.

Parbold Library. Wed. 10 and 24 April 2025 from 10.30 - 12.30

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

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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.

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The Trusselltrust. Food Bank 

Can we start by saying a huge thank you to every single person who donates and helps at the foodbank we are so very grateful. We are really busy at the moment. We are absolutely grateful for anything that can be spared. Please spread the word our drop off times at Parbold Village Flail are: Mondays 10am - 4pm,

Wednesday 10am -12 noon, Thursday 10am - 12 noon & 3pm - 7.30pm. Thank you for your continued support!

Contact details: Email: Burscough@skelmersdalefoodbank.orq.uk Facebook: Parbold Village Group Skelmersdale & District food bank

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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

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Next dates 9th & 23rd September 2025 - Come along to our coffee/tea mornings at Parbold Village Hall. Lunch Club on the 1st Tuesday of the month at the Village Hall. 

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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

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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

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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

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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                                                            

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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.

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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

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Parbold library. Special events - November

Adults

4th - 29th. Nov. The Meadows Exhibition by Mark Dowding. Call in to see photos of this special area in the village.  

20th. Nov. – 6th January Creative Catch-up Exhibition. Drop in to see the amazing artwork created by members of the Creative Catch-up group who meet at the library. Courses delivered by Lancashire Adult Learning. All free to all adults over 19 and booking is required: -

13th 9.30 - 12pm Quick Ways to Sleep. Come along to learn how you can get a better night's sleep.

20th and 27th. Nov. 1.30 – 4 pm Simplify Your Life. This 2-week course will show you how to reduce and eliminate the excess baggage-both online and offline- leading to a less cluttered, more serene and focused life.

27th. Nov. 9.30 am – 12 pm Make Your Own Festive Wreath. The tutor will provide moss wreaths and basic decorations. Learners will need to bring their own foliage and any extra decorations. Please bring own scissors or secateurs as well if possible.

Children                                                                                                                                                                                            2nd and 4th Saturday of the month 10:00 – 11.45am Library Club. Share a range of exciting books and fun activities followed by a drink and a biscuit. Suitable for 5–8-year-olds.  No booking required.  

Information on other regular events can be found on the Lancashire Libraries website www.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries-and-archives under the Events section.  Booking can also be made on this website.

*Change of Day and Time for Library Club*

Library club will start up again in October and will be held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month 10:00am – 11.45am Share a range of exciting books and fun activities followed by a drink and a biscuit. Suitable for 5-8 year olds.  No booking required.  Why wait until October though, come along to one of the children's events above.

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Friends of Parbold Library are hosting the following events: 

Nov. 6th 2 – 3 pm. Lisa Larson – The work of the liberty Centre – supporting adults and children affected by domestic abuse.

27th Nov 7.30 – 10.30. Lancashire Showcase. Mark Dowding and other Lancashire performers, including hotpot supper. Bring your own drinks. Tickets are £13 and available from Parbold DIY Store or Maggi Huyton – 07704 655734.

Contact one of the Library staff on 0300 123 6703 for more information.

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Carers Drop-in. Second Saturday in the month, 11.30 – 12.30pm. drop in for a quick chat or stay for longer conversations with other carers. Free event, no booking required.

Information on all events and booking forms (where necessary) can be found at - https://bit.ly/3AHgfxi  

Need to Print Something? The following printing services are available in the library: From a library computer. Once you're logged in, simply print as you usually would. You will be given a price and further instructions once you're sending an item to print. From your own smartphone, laptop or tablet at home or anywhere else On your device, go to: https://bookvourpc.lancashire.gov.uk/netloan/

Full instructions are provided for submitting, paying for and retrieving your print job.

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

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. 

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

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Library Opening Hours

Please note the change in library opening hours from 1st November.

Monday               Closed

Tuesday               9:00 – 5:00

Wednesday        9:00 – 2:00 (new time)

Thursday             9:00 – 6:00 (new time)

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=

or www.parboldonline.info

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