Winter 2009 Keep In Touch KIT
Downholland’s Own Newsletter
Dear Friends,
Christmas is a lovely time, particularly if there are small children in the family. They help us to see the awe and wonder of it all, as if for the very first time. Sometimes, though you can miss it, whilst you are making lists, baking mince ,hopping for Aunty Jean’s present (what shall I get her?). It never ceases to amaze me, that however prepared you are, Christmas Day still creeps up on you, as if unawares, making you feel that you’re running out of time and still have so much to do. I’m speaking for the women here of course. I’m not sure the man’s experience is the same!
Anyway, I hope that you can all find some time to stand back, relax and think how amazing Christmas is,( after the trees are lit, the food is bought, and the presents are all wrapped)remembering that Jesus was born two thousand years ago and we are still celebrating His birth, in Bethlehem in a stable.
Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas and a happy, peaceful and safe New Year, thinking specially of those for whom Christmas is tinged with sadness or worry this year. You are in God’s thoughts too.
I think I’ll have just one more mince pie; one more won’t make that much difference will it?
Veronica Johnson, Editor KIT
Parish Council News
New Parish Councillor
At its October meeting, the Parish Council appointed Lynsey Blane (nee Sephton) as a co-opted member of the council.
Lynsey was brought up in Haskayne, and attended Haskayne School so will bring a fine combination of youthful enthusiasm and local knowledge to the proceedings of the council.
Lynsey is determined to make a difference to the Parish Council and KIT is sure that having a young person on the council will not only give a fresh viewpoint to our discussions, but provide a way in which the views of younger residents can be heard
Parish Council Elections in May 2010
Downholland will be electing a new Parish Council next May when the terms of office of all councillors end.
There are vacancies for seven councillors and KIT would like to see a large field from which you can choose your new councillors.
If you are fed up with the council and want to change it; stand for election
If you want to change something in the parish; stand for election
If you want to make a contribution to the parish; stand for election.
The Parish Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month (except in August) at 7.30pm
You don’t need any qualifications – just live or work in the Parish.
You can get training on all aspects of Parish Council work once you have been elected
If you would like to know more, please contact Jill Cavan the clerk or any member of the Parish Council, their names appear at the end of KIT
KIT is putting this notice in early to give everyone plenty of time to find out about what it means to be a parish councillor and to decide whether or not you want to stand for election. If you do want to stand you will need a nomination form, which you will have to complete and then get two residents of the parish to propose and second you. Nomination forms will be available in Garde’s shop from the end of April onwards.
Downholland Parish Council’s Civic Service
The Parish Council held its Annual Civic service at St Thomas Church on Sunday 4th October at 11.15. a.m. The Service was moved to the morning so we could join in the Sunday morning worship at St Thomas’, rather than have a separate afternoon service.
The Rector the Rev Paul Robinson led the service and preached the sermon, there were contributions from members of the parish and from the children of Haskayne School who led the prayers.
Those who attended the service felt it had been an uplifting experience, welcomed the idea of representatives of Downholland parish taking part in the service and thought that this was appropriate and worthwhile.
The Parish Council held a reception at Haskayne Village Hall after the service, .hoping that moving the service to the morning would mean that more people would join them for a reception. Unhappily, attendance was a rather sparse, though those who did attend enjoyed themselves.
The Parish Council has asked KIT to make clear that every parishioner resident in Downholland is welcome to both the Service and the reception. So please, next year do join the PC at its Civic Service and the reception afterwards.
L O Jeffs Site
The planning application to build houses on this site went before West Lancs. Borough Council on 12th November last and, after a long debate, was refused
The site is designated in the Council’s Local Plan for mixed residential and light industrial development, so the application to build houses on more than 50% of the site was contentious.
The Parish Council having listened to the views of residents supported the application, believing that it was the quickest way to deal with the problems of a derelict site with little prospect of industrial use. However the planning committee felt that some employment opportunity should be retained on the site and, for this reason, refused the application.
If you feel strongly about any aspect of the LO Jeffs site please let the Parish Council or KIT know. In particular we’d like to know if you favour housing as an option, what your views on affordable housing are and whether you think there should be opportunities for employment in the village.
HASKAYNE CUTTING NATURE RESERVE
The Nature reserve is within easy walking distance from Haskayne and is an important and fascinating local feature, Tom Wieckowski, Volunteer Project Supervisor Lancashire Wildlife Trust has written an article for KIT on its history and importance as a wildlife sanctuary. There‘s also an invitation to join in the work of the Trust.
History
Opened as Barton Station on 1.11.1887 by the Liverpool, Southport and Preston Junction Railway.
The Station consisted of two platforms with the main facilities being located on the Southbound platform. A small waiting shelter was provided on the northbound platform.
In July 1906 a ‘railmotor’ service was introduced. Consisting of an engine and single coach combination with a driving cab at one end it became affectionately known as ‘Altcar Bob’. There are a number of suggestions as to why the service got its name. Some say that the original driver was called Bob; others say that the name could be related to the ticket fare, a Bob being one Shilling. More likely it was named Altcar Bob by local railwaymen who referred to small engines as Bob.
On the 2.6.1924 the station was renamed as Downholland.
An early victim of road competition Downholland closed to passengers on 26.9.1938 the last service being operated by a conventional locomotive and coaches. Downholland remained open for goods services until 21.1.1952. Shortly after goods services ended the track was lifted.
Wildlife
This nature reserve is surprising diverse, seasonal open water, marsh, acid and calcareous grassland, scrub and Keuper sandstone outcrops are all found on this reserve. More than 172 vascular plants have been recorded. All year round damp conditions are ideal for alder, with grey and goat willow dominating the rest of the site. Silver and downy birch, hawthorn and elder grow in the drier sections.
Don't be surprised to see some scrub cut back and cleared as this is part of the site management. Patches of heather appear on the banks indicating a more acid, dry, sandy soil. Tormentil and heath-bedstraw occur on such poor soil whereas St. John's-wort, meadowsweet and marsh thistles thrive in the wetter conditions with marsh-marigolds flowering in the ditch.
Approximately 60 species of birds have been sighted, March and April is a good time of year to see Meadow Pipit, Wheatear, Yellowhammer and Yellow Wagtail. Fieldfare and Redwing are winter visitors. Whitethroat and Willow Warbler are attracted to the scrub and woodland although ground-nesting species such as the Willow Warbler also benefit from the removal of scrub.
Small Tortoiseshell butterflies, which are the first to emerge in spring, are attracted by the willow catkins and a further 14 butterfly species have been recorded. You may spot the Common Blue, Orange Tip, Large Skipper, Meadow Brown, Speckled Wood and Gatekeeper in the summer months. Common toads and frogs inhabit the site and common lizards have been known to use the old railway station and fence posts by the public footpath to bask in the sun.
An invitation to join the work of the Trust
Haskayne Cutting, which is situated off Station Road, Barton, has a range of habitats. The reserve is home to a variety of wild flowers including orchids, birds, dragonflies, frogs and reptiles, and pipistrelle bats have been recorded here this year.
We need keen volunteers to help manage the reserve for the benefit of wildlife and the public. In the last year we have built a bridge, steps and a short section of footpath to open up the southern end of the central meadow and link it to the footpath to Haskayne. We have also cleared willow scrub, maintained the wildflower meadow and hedgerow.
You don’t need any previous experience, just enthusiasm, a packed lunch, some old clothes and strong shoes, work boots or wellies and preferably waterproofs! We provide gloves, tools, training and brews and biscuits. We meet regularly on the first and third Friday of each Month at 10am, and can provide transport from Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve at 9.30am.
If you are interested in helping out we’d love to hear from you!
Please contact: Catherine Haddon: 01772 324 129 Email: volunteer@lancswt.org.uk
mobile: 07717 366 816
Volunteering Support Officer
CRIME PREVENTION November 2009
DIGITAL SWITCHOVER:
With the 1st phase of the Digital Switchover beginning on 4th November 2009, the Police have been working closely with Digital UK to try and reduce the risk of our community falling prey to bogus officials or conmen.
It is a major concern to the Police that the period during and after the Switchover ,could attract criminals who will try and trick householders out of money for aerial / TV work that they do not need.
With this is mind, the Police are offering the following advice:-
DO NOT entertain anyone who calls at the door, “cold-calling” trying to sell you an aerial / TV equipment. (* REMEMBER: reputable aerial or TV installers do not need to knock on doors as cold-callers.)
DO NOT use anyone who has a plain vehicle and who uses ONLY a mobile phone number.
(1) Digital
(2) A reputable aerial installer who either advertises in your local paper OR is recommended to you by a family member, friend or neighbour.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are at all suspicious of a caller at your door, DO NOT LET THEM IN and inform the Police immediately.
SEASONAL CRIME PREVENTION ADVICE:
Out and About:
At Home:
If you need any crime prevention advice you can contact the Community Safety Team (Rachel Hines and Dianne Waters) at Ormskirk Police Station on 01695-566354 / 566353
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH –
DOWNHOLLAND HASKAYNE CE PRIMARY SCHOOL
It feels like only a few weeks ago that I was reporting on the progress of the new building at the beginning of the school year. It is hard to believe that it is only five weeks until the end of term and there is already a flurry of preparations for the Christmas festivities in school. However before we begin the Christmas countdown we still have many different activities to be involved in. Our extra space is working to our advantage and we are able to spread out into the hall and new resource room whenever there is a need for individual or group support. I often wonder how we managed in the past without a hall! The children are particularly pleased with the large outdoor decking area nicknamed “The Deck” It gives them an opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle of the playground to a more peaceful, reflective space when they can chat or have a few moments for quiet reflection. We are looking forward to the Bishop of Warrington’s visit at the beginning of December when he will dedicate the new building.
A few weeks ago the Life Education bus visited the school. The specially designed mobile classroom provided a unique Health and Drug education which was specifically designed for each year group. The reception children were particularly excited to meet Harold, the giraffe, for the first time! In order to help the children understand the effect of climate change and to gain an appreciation of our planet the school have participated in two workshops on The Environment.
Today the older children returned from school, absolutely exhausted but happy from their participation in the Inter School Athletics. Even though we are a small school and did not have enough children to enter a team on our own, we joined up with Pinfold School and participated fully in all events. As a part of the small schools cluster we are able to work together with other small schools to take part alongside much bigger schools, without being at a disadvantage. Although we did not win, the children felt that taking part is the most important thing and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
We are a Victorian school and very proud of our history which might explain why are children have become very enthusiastic about our current cross curricula topic of “Victoria and The Empire” The infants are also following the theme with their Victorian Role Play Area. However in our school Role Play is not restricted to Infants, even the juniors have a role play area entitled, “Haskayne Victorian Museum” which allows interactive play and investigation for children of all ages.
Links with our community are also important and we try to involve ourselves as much as possible in the church and community events. We were proud of a group of children who attended the Civic Service in October and contributed by reading prayers or passages from the bible. Our Harvest Festival was as successful as ever and we distributed over sixty parcels of groceries to our elderly community. An amazing achievement when you consider that we only have thirty five children in the school!
We are now preparing for the busy run up to the Christmas festivities and look forward to the joy of Christmas in school. We will be celebrating the start of Advent at St Thomas’s church with a joint carol service with our sister school. Two weeks later we will be performing our traditional Nativity play in the village hall for Age Concern as well as for friends and family. The end of term will see Santa making his appearance at “Breakfast with Santa” which will be followed by an Open Morning of Christmas activities. All members of the community are welcome to join us in school and celebrate the festive season in our lovely new building.
Haskayne School Diary dates
Joint Carol Service at St Thomas's Church Mon Nov 30th 6.00pm (All welcome)
School Nativity Play for Age Concern Fri Dec 11th 1.30pm Haskayne Village hall
Eucharistic Service Mon Dec 14th at School (Community welcome)
School Nativity Play Wed. Dec 16th 6.30pm (All welcome) Haskayne Village hall
Breakfast with Santa. Open morning Fri Dec 18th 10.00am. at School (Community
Welcome)
Don’t Forget
Haskayne Downholland C of E School
Christmas Fair
Friday 4th December
Doors open 6.00 pm
Stalls, tombola, games
Santa’s Grotto and lots more
The Future of Haskayne School
Parishioners may have read reports in the newspapers about the proposed closure of small schools in Lancashire; KIT has received the following messages from two County Councillors
A message from County Councillor O’Toole ‘I am really sorry for the distress and concern regarding a recent report in a local paper referring to the closure of local schools in West Lancashire. The County Council was required to provide the government with a list of rural schools across the county with less than 100 pupils. Certain people used this information for political reasons and caused a great deal of upset to parents and head teachers. I can assure you that there are no plans to close schools in West Lancashire and that as your County Councillor I would resist any such proposals in the future.’
And from County Councillor Westley
‘I am absolutely opposed as are my fellow Councillors in West Lancashire and would never have entertained such a proposal. ‘The County Council have issued a press release confirming that there are NO proposals for closure.
KIT asked Rosie Cooper MP for her comments, and received this reply
‘Rosie has sought absolute assurances from Lancashire County Council that the futures of all of the primary schools in West Lancashire on the list will be guaranteed for the next four years.
County Council as yet have not given any such commitment’
ST THOMAS CHURCH LYDIATE AND DOWNHOLLAND
A Christmas Message from the Curate the Rev Barry Keele,
The Christmas holiday will soon be upon us and many people will have already made their plans, purchased their Christmas cards, visited Santa, bought their presents and booked holidays. I was sitting watching one of the many cooking programmes that now crop up with increasing frequency on television and my mind drifted to what we should do for Christmas dinner. Should we stay at home or go out for it? Should we have a whole turkey or just buy a turkey joint? What Christmas pudding sauce do we want? To finish, would cheese and biscuits make a fitting end to the meal?
Cheese, I must admit I can be a bit of a Wallace when it comes to cheese because I do rather like Wensleydale (and Lancashire, and Cheshire too) especially as something to finish off a delicious meal. Although I like the mild cheeses I don’t eat the blue or other strong cheeses because the smell puts me off as well as the taste! Sometimes it is nice to have with some pickles and water biscuits or crackers as a light lunch. Mentally running through the different cheeses we could have after Christmas dinner I wondered if I could describe my faith as a type of cheese. Is it Brie – hard and mouldy on the outside and soft and runny in the middle? Maybe my faith is like Edam – hard with an impenetrable coating on the outside, or is it like cottage cheese, sloppy and almost no substance? Lancashire cheese comes in many types, perhaps my faith is one of these: mild and liable to crumble, strong, hard and rather acidic or possibly is it rather novel and a bit fruity?
As a point of interest there are only four references to cheese in the bible and they are all in the Old Testament and on each occasion the Hebrew word for cheese is different. Surprisingly these references are not in the stories about Edam and Eve or Cain and A-Bel. The cheese that was eaten in Samuel’s day consisted of coagulated buttermilk, which is dried until it become quite hard, and is then ground and sometimes it mixed with butter.
As we move through Christmas and in to the new year maybe we should each look more closely at our faith and make a New Year resolution to try and look at our own faith and what it is like. We don’t need necessarily to compare it to cheese (we could compare it to fruit or beer instead!) but we need to see where its strengths and weaknesses are. Having found our good points we can build on them and with our less good parts we can improve them as we move through 2010. Just like cheese our faith develops strength with time but we must look after it to avoid it becoming rancid!
Have a great Christmas and a happy new year.
With seasons Blessings, Barry
Christmas Services at St Thomas’
11.15am – Sunday School Nativity and Eucharist
6.00pm – Carol Service
Monday 21st December
7.00pm Uniformed Carol Service St Thomas’ and Parade Service
Thursday 24th December – Christmas Eve
11.00pm Midnight Mass St Thomas’
Friday 25th December – Christmas Day
8.30am BCP Holy Communion St Thomas’ with Carols
9.30am Eucharist and Carols St Cuthbert’s
11.00am Eucharist and Carols St Thomas’ (Children bring a toy to show the Rector)
MONTHLY COMMUNION
A monthly communion takes place at 11.00 am in the village hall every third Wednesday of the month, led by the Rev. Paul Robinson, our local vicar. It is followed by a cup of tea, a biscuit and a chat. Everyone is welcome to join us in our worship.
CHRISTMAS AT OUR LADY'S
For all of us Christmas should be a time of hope, a time where we renew our Christian vision and consider what really matters in life for ourselves, our families and those we love.
As a practical expression of our Christian vision, Our Lady's has an annual Advent/Christmas charity appeal. This year, as sometimes previously, we are collecting for the Sisters of Charity in Liverpool who help with the homeless of the City. They particularly require donations of new blankets and male toiletries and socks to be distributed to people who live on the edge of society. All donations gratefully received.
To all in Haskayne and Downholland, a very happy and holy Christmas and every joy and happiness for 2010.
Father Smith.
Christmas services at Our Lady's.
Sunday 20th December; the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Mass at 9.30 am
Service of reconciliation in St Gregory's at 4pm
Christmas Eve Carols at 8pm followed by mass at 8.30pm
Christmas Day Mass at 9.30am
New Years Day Mass at 11am
“Christmas Cratchits”
The Blaize Theatre in association with Spot-On Rural Touring presents “Christmas Cratchits”
Haskayne Village Hall
Wednesday 9th December
at 7.30pm
On a cold Victorian Christmas Eve, a suddenly generous miser called Ebenezer Scrooge saved his clerk Bob Cratchit from poverty and restored poor Tiny Tim Cratchit to health. 100 years after his death, the remnants of the Cratchit Family are called back to Scrooge’s house on Christmas Eve to find out what the old miser did next and what he left them in his will… But the house will not give up its secrets easily. What did Scrooge do with his vast fortune and why is there a strange old Victorian machine ticking away the years in the shadows? With songs, sketches and laughter which is suitable for all ages and audiences
.Tickets: £5 adult £2.50 child
Info/Tickets: Owen 07776 210682
Tickets also available from Garde's
Newsagents or any Committee Member
Tables will be set out so please feel free to bring your own drinks and nibbles and make it a special Christmas night out for all the family. Tickets will be limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Computer Suite
Our next session of Computer Courses will take place from the week commencing 4th January 2010. To find out more about the different courses or to book, please contact
Dianne on 01704 840175. To avoid disappointment, please book before Christmas if possible.
The Computer Suite is also available for private hire.
49ers Club
The HDCA holds a 49ers club every month. It’s based on the
National Lottery draw and costs just £5 per month.
1st prize £100 ~ 2nd prize £15 ~ 3rd prize £10
If you would like to join, or for further details, please contact Ruth on 01704 840592
HC & LA Bowls Club
WINTER INDOOR BOWLING
Come and enjoy the companionship in your local mixed club. Adults (all ages)
Every Monday and Friday 6.30pm-9.00pm
7th September to 18th December then 4th January to 31st March 2010
All equipment provided for—disabled equipment also available
Membership £10 a season
Evenings £2 inc. refreshments + 25p sweep
Enquiries: M. Butterworth 01704 889296. If no answer, leave your number and your call will be returned.
Cottage Garden Society
A friendly group of over 100 members. Regular meetings at Haskayne Village Hall for talks, demonstrations, workshops and parties, on the third Wednesday of the month for much of the year. During the Summer, visits are made to gardens and plant nurseries, both local and further afield.
For further information contact Sue Wright, telephone 01704 841370
or email wright@shirdleyhill.fsnet.co.uk
The Talent Factory
Come and join The Talent Factory at the Village Hall. The place where your performing talents turn into real performing skills. The Talent Factory specialises in singing, acting and movement lessons for young people, all conducted in a fun and friendly atmosphere. So whether you want to perform for pleasure or train for a serious career in performing arts, this is the place for you!
The creator of The Talent Factory is Sharon King, a professional singer. She’s a fully qualified and CRB checked voice teacher and vocal coach to many professional artistes and household names.
Classes are held at Haskayne Village Hall Tuesdays between 4pm and 7pm. Please contact Sharon King for further details on 07842 117495, email sharonking.teach@
btinternet.com or check out the website www.thetalentfactory.org
Prize Bingo
Every 1st Wednesday of the Month
7.45pm
Everyone Welcome
Lifts can be arranged. Tel: Dianne on 01704 840175
Christmas Bingo 2nd December!! With mince pies and refreshments!!
The Tiny Tigers Parent and Toddler Sessions continue at the Village Hall.
We’re open every Tuesday afternoon between 1.30 and 3.00pm.
Our Sessions are available to any child from birth to school age. There are lots of toys for the children to play with and it gives parents (and grandparents or childminders) chance to have a chat and a coffee and to meet new friends. It’s just £1.50 per child, which includes refreshments. Under one’s are free and a discount is given for more than one child.
Volunteers are also required! For further details, please ring Sharon on 01704 840197 or
0771 4330430.
Keep Fit & Yoga
Keep Fit Sessions are held on Tuesdays at 10.00am and Yoga classes are also
held on Thursdays at 11am and again at 6.30pm
.Age Concern Lancashire Lunch Club
for all over 55’s in Haskayne and district!
Haskayne Lunch Club is held on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month in the Village Hall. A light lunch of soup, sandwiches and cakes is followed by games, quizzes, activities or a speaker. The cost is £2 per person. New members can be assured of a warm welcome into a friendly group and new ideas or suggestions for activities are always appreciated. Help with getting to the club can be provided for older people with mobility difficulties.
Staff and volunteers from the West Lancashire projects such as Hospital Aftercare, Foot care, Health Trainers, Aerobics and Chair-based exercise will visit the club regularly to keep you in touch with the range of help, support, advice and encouragement available to older people in West Lancashire.
WHY NOT GIVE IT A TRY!
For more information ring Pam on 01695 733428 or email ormskirkoffice@ageconcernlancs.org.uk
Web Site
Please check out the Parish Council Website for details of future activities at the Hall on www.downhollandpc.org.uk.
HDCA is a Registered Charity (Reg. No: 512022)
PACT
There is a PACT (Police and Community Together) meeting on the first Tuesday of the month at 7.00pm in Haskayne Village Hall.
The first part of the meeting is public, so anyone who has a particular issue to bring to the Committee can do so .The meeting will then close to the public, so issues raised from a variety of sources can be discussed and strategies determined
HASKAYNE VILLAGE HALL ACTIVITIES
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Monday |
1.30-3.00pm 6.30-9.00pm |
Computer Classes Indoor Bowling |
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Tuesday |
10.00-11.00pm 1.30-3.00pm 1.30-3.00pm 4.00-7.00pm 7.00pm 7.30-9.00pm 7.30pm 8.00-10.00pm |
Keep Fit Tiny Tigers Computers The Talent Factory PACT Meeting (1st Tues) Computers Parish Council Meeting (2nd Tues) Line Dancing |
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Wednesday |
11am (3rd Wed of month) 1.30-3.00pm 7.30pm 7.45pm (1st Wed of month) |
Holy Communion Computers Cottage Garden Society (3rd Wed of month) Bingo |
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Thursday |
11am-12.30pm 6.30-8.00pm |
Yoga Yoga |
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Friday |
12.00-2.00pm 12.00-2.00pm (2nd & 4th Friday of month) 1.30-3.00pm 6.30-9.00pm |
Central Advocacy (2nd Friday) Age Concern Luncheon Club Computers Indoor Bowling |
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Saturday/Sunday |
All Day |
Available for Private Hire |
Private Hire
The Hall is available for private bookings for children’s parties at £12 per hour. Full kitchen facilities are included. All we ask is that you leave the hall clean, put all tables and chairs away and take your rubbish home.
Evening functions and family parties are welcome. Price on application. We do not have a bar, but an occasional licence can be applied for, or you can bring your own drinks, as long as you don't sell them.
The Meeting Room and Computer Suite also available for hire.
Please ring Dianne on 01704 840175 for availability.
KIT
Kit is an independent publication edited by Veronica Johnson. It is published and funded by Downholland Parish Council.
KIT welcomes contribution by Parishioners which should be sent to
Mrs V A P Johnson 1 Rosemary Lane, Haskayne, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 7JP, or you can email your article, preferably as a ‘Word’ attachment, to andrew.d.johnson@btinternet.com
You can read KIT on line and catch up with Parish News just click onto http://www.downhollandpc.org.uk
Names and addresses of Parish Councillors and Clerk
Cllr. A. D. Johnson, 1 Rosemary Lane
(Chairman) Haskayne Ormskirk
Lancs. L39 7JP Tel. 01704 840707
E-mail: andrew.d.johnson@btinternet.com
Cllr. O Connolly 2 Woods Close
(Vice Chairman) Haskayne, Ormskirk,
Lancs., L39 7JL Tel. 01704 840142
Email: otconnolly@hotmail.co.uk
Cllr. N. Jenkinson 26 Sumner Avenue,
Haskayne, Ormskirk,
Lancs., L39 7HZ Tel. 01704 841231
Cllr P Turpin 1 Queens Green
Haskayne, Ormskirk
Lancs. L39 7JH Tel: 01704 840592
E-mail: turps@tesco.net
Cllr. D Cull 92 Park Crescent
Haskayne, Ormskirk,
Lancs., L39 7JG Tel. 01704 840175
E-mail; diannecull@yahoo.com
Cllr. Robert (Bill) Coady, 2 Croft Cottages
Southport Road, Barton
Lancs., L39 7JU Tel: 07831 391935
Email: billcoadyuk@aol.com
Cllr Lynsey Blane, 9 Riding Lane
Haskayne, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 7JD Tel: 01704 840138
Email: lynseyandsean@yahoo.co.uk
Clerk to Downholland Parish Council
Mrs Jill Cavan, 2 Tarnbeck Drive, Mawdesley, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 2RU Tel 01704 822265
E-mail jill@cavans.freeserve.co.uk