PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

The next meeting of Newton-in-Bowland Parish Council will be held on Wednesday 16th September 2015 at 7.30pm in Newton Village Hall.

If anyone wishes to place an item on the agenda please contact Sandra Pinder tel 01200 448289 or email sandra@boarsdenfarm.plus.com

Everyone is welcome to attend

ROAD CLOSURES

Bull Lane is to be closed from Wednesday 17th June until Friday 19th June between the hours of 7.30am to 5pm to enable resurfacing work

Fell Road is to be closed on 10th, 13th and 14th July 2015 for resurfacing.  The road should be open when work is not taking place.

These works will take place depending on the weather and are subject to change.

Diversions will be in place

DANCE

A dance will be held in Newton-in-Bowland Village Hall on Friday 8th May.

Music is provided by organist John Bowdler

Tickets cost £10 supper included

To book a ticket please contact Marjorie Tel 01200 446643

DUCK RACE

Newton-in-Bowland Village Hall will be hosting its annual Duck Race on Monday 4th May 2015 commencing 2pm.

1st prize £100

2nd prize £50

3rd prize £25

plus numerous other prizes

Winners will be announced in the village hall following the race where refreshments will be served.

Duck Tickets cost £1 each and are available from Sandra Tel 01200 448289 or email sandra@boarsdenfarm.plus.com

VILLAGE HALL EVENTS 2015

Newton-in-Bowland village hall committee would like to advise everyone of the forthcoming events

4th May                            Duck Race

8th May                            Dance (Music by John Bowdler)

20th May                          Village Hall Meeting 7.45pm

19th June                         Treasure Hunt and Bar-b-Que

27th June                         Safari Supper

9th October                     Dance (Music by John Bowdler)

12th November               Village Hall AGM  7.45pm

14th November               Library Theatre Touring Group (Performing The Kingfisher)

4th December                 Dance (Music by John Bowdler)

12th December               Over 60s party

16th January 2016        Village Party

If anyone would like more details on the events above please contact Sandra email sandra@boarsdenfarm.plus.com

GET YOUR LEAD PIPES REPLACED FOR FREE

GET YOUR LEAD PIPES REPLACED FOR FREE

A free scheme for Newton-in-Bowland residents is launching soon, giving you the opportunity to get your lead pipes replaced – without the plumbing bills.

Many properties in Newton-in- Bowland are likely to have lead water pipes, which were installed many decades ago.

Traces of lead in water can cause a health risk over time, with children under six and pregnant mums being the most susceptible.  The best way to remove the risk is to replace the lead pipes.

United Utilities, the water company for the area, is offering to replace these pipes, free of charge, giving your family peace of mind.

HOW THE SCHEME WORKS

The scheme is absolutely free for Newton-in-Bowland residents – and could save you upwards of £600 in plumbing bills.

If you’d like to take advantage, United Utilities would carry out a survey at your home to check for lead pipes.

It’s likely that significant number of properties in Newton have a lead ‘supply’ pipe – the pipe beneath your garden or drive which brings water to each home.

The company will replace your lead supply pipe with a modern, plastic version and check to see if any internal plumbing in your home is still made from lead. If it is, United Utilities will replace the pipework that feeds the kitchen sink, and provide advice on any other lead pipes in your home.

FIND OUT MORE

Representatives from United Utilities will be available in the Village Hall to discuss the scheme and answer your questions.

You can drop in between 3pm and 7.30pm on the following dates:

Tues 10th March

Tues 17th March

Tues 24th March

You can also register your interest, and find out more about the scheme, by calling United Utilities on 0345 672 3723  and quoting the project number 80040799

More information about lead pipes, and the health issues is available at www.unitedutilities.com