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
Events Calendar
With the easing of the lockdown, local activities are starting up and are being posted on the Events Calendar. If you have any new activities or events that are restarting, please let us know by using the Contact Us tab on the site.
Parbold Surgery. Please note that the contact number for Parbold surgery will change to 01257 440817 on 13 April 2023. (Text message from ParboldGPs 31 March 2023).
The Trusselltrust. Food Bank 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 Please come along to our next fortnightly coffee/tea morning at Parbold Village Hall our next dates are Tuesday 9th & 23rd May 9.30 until 12. We will be serving toast, tea cakes, crumpets and of course cake!!,A place to meet and have a chat everyone’s welcome.
The volunteers at The Hut on the Hill will be holding an event on the 8th May. The Big Help out is part of the coronation weekend celebrations and we are inviting people along to meet the volunteers for Guiding and Scouting in Parbold. We will have some fun and games, and some refreshments including tea, coffee and hotdogs will also be available. The event will run from 11am to 3pm on the 8th May at The Hut on the Hill, WN8 7TG.
Parbold Parish Council and Parbold Community Association Would like to invite PARBOLD residents the chance to celebrate the King’s Coronation with an afternoon tea on Sunday 7th May 2pm at the Village Hall. Tickets are limited and can be requested by contacting - Sue Halton, 01257 463703 (answerphone available) or e-mail - Suehalton10@gmail.com
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
Parbold Village Show It may seem a long way off but your new committee are already busy getting on with your Show. Marquees are booked, entertainers lined up and we'll have loads more chairs from which to enjoy a drink and enjoy the festivities. Show Tent categories should be available online in March and a printed schedule with full entry details will be distributed to every home in Parbold & Newburgh in April. We've also something special being planned for the Friday night. It's not the Barn Dance (boo!) but something that we think will be enjoyed just as much (hooray!).Want to know more? Want to get involved (you're very welcome)? Want to volunteer (amazing)? Got a suggestion (yes please)? Contact parboldvillageshow@gmail.com
Parbold Seated Exercise Group, Monday mornings at the PWI, 11.15am to 12.15pm, £5. Restarting 9th January 2023. Ring 01257 422238 for more details and to book your place
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
Parbold WI News – May 2023 The monthly meeting of the Parbold WI will take place in the hall on Tuesday 2 May 2023 at 7.30pm. The speaker will be Jackie Mafi, whose previous visits have been very well received. The title of her talk this month will be “Out of Fashion.” Visitors and prospective new members are welcome. If you wish to book the hall, it is available for weekly sessions for classes or for private parties: it is increasingly popular for birthday parties and other events. Recent visitors have given very positive feedback on our improved facilities. Please contact Sylvia at sylvia.jwright@btinternet.com or ring the PWI booking line on 0798 427480. A reminder to all PWI members: there will be an Afternoon Tea Party for members only in celebration of the Coronation of King Charles III, which will take place on Tuesday 9 May 2023, 2.00 - 4.00pm, at the WI Hall. The dress code is: red, white and blue, in keeping with the royal (and loyal) occasion.
Parbold Hill is Now A Red Route
The A5209, Parbold Hill in West Lancashire has now been made into a designated "red route". This means there is no parking permitted at all within the red route which is clearly signed. This decision was made due to the number of accidents on this stretch of road and the large numbers of vehicles brought to the area from far and wide with the attraction of Fairy Glenn. The parking restriction is 24 hrs a day and mobile council enforcement cars with ANPR will be used and fines issued for offending vehicles. Gordon Davies (Police,PC,Lancashire South NHPT)
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. We have 2 local Volunteer Officers based in West Lancashire, Lesley and Shaunna, they work to match potential volunteers with people with similar interests and remain as a point of contact to ensure volunteers are supported in their role. More information is available on our website https://lancsvp.org.uk/ or call 01772 416 417.
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 – May, June and July 2023
4th May - 3rd June Art Exhibition. Pop in and view original work by local artist Richard Benbow who draws his inspiration from the local landscape: be that urban, suburban or rural.
Saturday 27th May – 10:00 – 11:00 Elmer Day Join Elmer and his friends for a fun day of celebrations. A free event for children aged 2 – 5, however please call into the library to book your place.
Thursday 8th June - Little Steps 10:00 – 11:00 - Come and meet the characters and have fun with stories, games and quizzes.
Wednesday 21st June – Re-Made Wigan 10:30 – 12:30 will be in the library discussing their upcycling furniture and homeware workshops for women.
Thursday 22nd June – 10:30 – 11:30 – We will be holding an informative talk for Refugee week. Come along and find out more.
Friday 23rd June and Friday 30th June – 13:30 – 16:00 – Discover Green Spain: from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian sign up for this 2 week course delivered by Lancashire Adult Learning
Offering a flavour of the four coastal regions of Green Spain (Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria and the Basque Country). Explore this unique part of Spain, with its lush green scenery, rich cultural history, unique cultures, and outstanding gastronomy offering. This event is free to all adults over 19, and booking is required.
Coffee Morning – 3rd Wednesday of Every Month – Our Coffee Mornings are changing! It's not just about the coffee it's also about the cake and the company. Including choosing a good book and having a chat with staff from visiting organisations and charities.
Local and Community History Month in May – Pop into the Library during May when the Friends Group will once again bring local and community history to life through a varied programme.
Parbold Library, Cultural Services, Lancashire County Council, T: 03001236703, W: www.lancashire.gov.uk
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=
or www.parboldonline.info
The Friends of Parbold Library are pleased to host the following events at the library:
Thu. 1st June. 2 – 4pm. A talk by the crime writer Philip Caine, author of the “Jack Castle” and “Shackleton Blister” novels.
Fri. 9th June. 2 – 3pm. Dot Broady-Hawkes – an illustrated talk on “The History of Lathom Hall”. This is the same talk
by the Lathom Park Trust again which people may have missed.
Both these events are free with refreshments. For more information, contact Parbold library. T: 03001236703 W: www.lancashire.gov.uk
Volunteering opportunities
Lancashire Volunteer Partnership (LVP) is working in partnership with the NHS to support the NHS run Covid-19 mass and local vaccination programme across Lancashire and South Cumbria.
Are you aged 16 or above? Do you have a few hours spare each week to volunteer as a Covid Vaccination Centre Marshal?
We are recruiting volunteers as local NHS marshals who can volunteer at various venues across Lancashire and South Cumbria, 7-days a week.
If you are interested in becoming a Covid Marshal, click here to apply and e-mail Bethany Wood our Visitor Centre Manager at bwood@lancswt.org.uk
At the Wl in Parbold.
SENIOR CHAIR PILATES Wednesdays 12.30 - 1.30 pm , £5.
BEGINNERS/ INTERMEDIATE PILATES Fridays 5 - 6 pm ,£8 or £35 for 6 classes.
At the Rise Wellbeing Studio in the Northern Diver Unit, Appley Bridge.
BEGINNERS/ INTERMEDIATE PILATES Wednesdays, 9.30 - 10.30 am £8 or £35 for 6
classes.
MUM AND BABY PILATES Wednesdays 11am - noon, £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. Beginning on Wed 23rd June. Session runs from 9.30 - 10.30am
Thyme on Yarrow Cafe in Croston. PR26 9RB. Beginning Friday 9th July. Session available 9.30 - 10.30 & 10.45 - 11.45
One activity is £7.50 per session, two activities are £10 for the session.
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 for March 2022.
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.
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. We’ll be performing at ‘Parbold Sings 2019’ on Saturday 30th March, Parbold Village Hall.
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.