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Parbold, Newburgh & District

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  • Our Morning groups are usually 10.00 - 12.00 unless otherwise stated
  • Our Afternoon groups are usually 1.00 - 3.00 unless otherwise stated

Ormskirk Ukulele Band

thoroughly entertained us on

Feb 10th 2026 at the Hut

Singalong music and a great atmosphere

A Christmas celebration enjoyed by our Reading group at the Hut in December 2025.

Mmmm, those mince pies were good!

Members of our singing groups will be entertaining residents, staff and visitors at Lindsay House care home (next to the Hut) on Friday 5th December.

They will be reprising carols from a list that they performed at the Hut just recently.

Many thanks to the singers for giving of their time and talent for such a lovely Christmas gesture.

The Line Dancing is currently not running. We are without an instructor for this activity.

Our Yoga group continues to be a very popular activity.

Thanks to our Group Leader Susan and our instructor Karen.

Finding Joy in January - click the link to find out how.

Thursday 10am to 12 noon, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th January 2025

These sessions will include:

Relaxation Techniques
Music
Poetry
Easy gentle repetitive Qigong exercises
Discussions about what works for each of us
Guided Meditations
Reiki Relaxation
Stress management techniques

Facilitated by Kathy Rowell

Image by Victor Freitas

The first chair yoga class took place at the Hut on Wednesday 11th December 2024. Judging by the comments and looks on people's faces at the end of the session, it was clearly enjoyed. Thanks to the instructor Karen for creating a calm and relaxing session. This will be repeated in January, details to follow via email. (Photo courtesy of Karen, featuring another group).

Almost 60 of our members attended the Christmas meal at Holland Hall on 10th December 2024.

The food was excellent as was the service and surroundings.

Following the meal we were entertained with songs and tales in the Lancashire dialect by the talented Mark Dowding and Sid Calderbank, which went down a 'reet treet'.