Children's Easter Party

Our children's party takes place on Easter Saturday 16th April from 1 til 3 at Pemberton Masonic Hall. Includes an afternoon of fun, magic tricks and games from our resident entertainer, Kevin the Klown. Lunch and a visit from Easter Bunny. Tickets now available at Pemfish Aquatics on Chapel St. You can pay by Cash or PayPal, if you need info, please call us on 07305 9789. 

Youth Volunteers

The Pemberton Community Association has been established since 2003, and has become a respected group among local Agencies and other local groups.

We have a small team of regular and aprt time volunteers, which together only totals 5 volunteers.

We were lucky to have some younger members joining, aged from 10 years to 17 years. These young volunteers help at events and also make suggestions on what they would like to see happen in the community and we then act on the information.

If you would like to join us, please contact us by txt or phone on 07305 978989 

We Love Our Town Family Funday

We will be working with our township manager, Jeremy Bell, and Wigan Council to bring a family funday to the heart of Pemberton on SATURDAY 4TH September 2021. The event runs from 11am until 5pm. Includes a party bus, characters, Climbing Wall, Kevin the Klown, Live Music, Catering van, Donuts stall, Crepes stall, funfair, craft stalls and lots more on the day.. Come down and join us for what will be a fantastic event!! 

Childrens Easter Party 2019

Our children's party takes place on Easter Monday, 22nd April from 1 til 3 at Pemberton Masonic Hall. Includes an afternoon of fun, magic tricks and games from our resident entertainer, Kevin the Klown. Lunch and a free easter egg for each child with a ticket. Tickets now available at Pemberton Lighting, 01942 216033.

Flamingo Land Trip

We have arranged a trip to Flamingo land, North Yorkshire on Saturday 3rd August. Leaving Pemberton Masonic Hall at 9am and returning at 6pm. Cost is £36pp, with children aged 3 years and under free. Cost is £28 admission to theme park and zoo and £8 return coach. Book now at Pemberton Lighting, Tel 01942 216033. Pay a £10pp deposit and then as you are able until 13th July when all outstanding amount must be paid in full.

Peter Pan Panto 2019/2020

We have reserved 50 seats for Peter Pan at Blackpool.

Cost is £23pp, which includes ticket and a return coach to Pemberton. Children aged 2 years and under are free. Book from Monday 7th January at Pemberton Lighting. £10 deposit per paying person required to pay as you go until Friday 11th October 2019. 

Christmas Market & Funday

We have again arranged a Christmas family event, including a market and funday with stalls, funfair,Characters, real reindeers and lots more on the day.

The event will be held at the Pemberton Masonic Hall, The Music Projects and shopping centre on Sunday 25th November from 12 -7pm. Santa arrives by sleigh around 5pm. Tel 07305 978989 for info and to book attractions.

Night of Mediumship

We have arranged a fundraising night for Friday 2nd November at Lamberhead Green WMC. Doors open at 7 for 7.30pm start.

Howard Davison and Karen Berrey are our two guest mediums. Contact Helen on 07513 578460 or Alison at Pemberton Lighting for more details.

Beauty & the Beast Panto!

Beauty & the Beast Panto 

 We have arranged another panto trip, to see Beauty & the Beast at the Grand theatre in Blackpool. Filled with laughs this is a panto not to be missed.

We have reserved a number of seats, on a first come first served basis. Seat and return coach is £22pp, with children aged 2 years and under going free. In addition, you can just book a ticket at £15pp and make our own way to Blackpool. Either way, yu get a discounted ticket and take the stress out of parking and fuel. Bookings are being taken now at Pemberton Lighting, tel 01942 213066. You can also pay a £10pp deposit (not refundable) and pay weekly/monthly until 1st September... BOOK NOW! the date is Sunday 6th January 2019

Blackpool illuminations

We have arranged a day trip to Blackpool on Sunday 21st October, leaving Pemberton Masonic Hall at 12 noon. We will arrive in Blackpool arou d 12.45, giving you time for yourself before boarding the coach at 6pm to travel through the famous illuminations before returning home. The coach will drop off again at the Pemberton Masonic Hall.

This date has been chosen as the following week is half term and children wont be on school.

Please book your seats at Pemberton Lighting. £12pp with children aged 2 years and under going free.

Volunteers always welcome

We are looking for more new members to join our small group of volunteers. Ideally we need members to help arrange events and help out with covering the events. You dont have to live in Pemberton to be a volunteer. 

Steve Cartwright Leaving Association

Our present chair, Steve Cartwright, will leave the Pemberton Community Association at our AGM next Wednesday after a long period with the group. Steve joined the Association in 2005 and became Treasurer, and in 2009 became the new chair of the group. The new chair will be voted for next Wednesday. 

Thankyou

Thankyou to everyone who came on our recent coach trip to South Lakes Safari Zoo. Special thanks to our Asst Secretary, Alison, who organised and brought everything together. To Cllr's Prescotts and Dewhursts and also Louise at the Coffee Shop for all the packed lunches. Special thanks to Marek and staff at the Pemberton Masonic Hall for allowing families on the trip to park their cars on their car park.

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Sleigh Makes Debut Street Tour

The Pemberton Community Association volunteers managed to take the new sleigh out on its debut tour on

Sunday 21st December around parts of Norley Hall, although the Sleigh was initillay cancelled due to a lack of volunteers. The volunteers were overwhelmed by the number of Children who came out to see Santa in his new Sleigh.

We are looking for more volunteers to help in December 2015.. Interested?.. contact Dave or Helen on 07925 867070

Abraham Guest Pupils Help With Memorial Garden

Abraham Guest Pupils help weed and tidy the Memorial Garden 

When the memorial Garden in Pemberton became overgrown, pupils at Abraham Guest gave their time to go along and weed the garden and tidy the ground. Thanks to the hard work of puplis and staff, the work was soon done and the garden was returned once more to its glorious state. A local group has also been involved with the Memorial Garden, who have said they would like to look after the garden as and when they can attend. The volunteers of the Pemberton Community Association work, and so any help to keep the garden weeded and tidy is always welcomed. Our Sincere thanks to everyone who has taken part in the Memorial Garden.

Association Offices are Demolished

The Association offices in Pemberton have been demolished. For the past 3 years, the building has not been used due to being unsafe and closed by the council. All the Association belongings were inside but couldnt be removed. The building was sold by auction twice. The first new owner sold the building on again, but they would allow us access when the building was safe. The building was quickly sold on again, the second buyers wouldnt allow us to remove the belongings. Reason given was that the council had sold the building complete with all belongings, the building and all contents in the building have now gone. apart from a compute which was returned to us.

Almost completely demolished .. Woodford Centre.

Association Office at Woodford Street Centre, Pemberton

Barnardos - Royal Arcade, Wigan

Helen arranged for Santa to help out at Tasty Bites in the royal Arcade in Wigan. Santa was visiting his grotto to help the shop raise funds for childrens charity, Barnardos. As well as a grotto, there were tombola and raffle stalls with great prizes available. Anna contacted Helen to ask if we would be able to help with a santa... we were only too pleased to help!

Christmas Santa Tour

Santa arrived in Pemberton on the 9th December to tour the streets of Worsley Green and Redwood Estates.

Santa and his helpers started the tour from the Alexander Court care home on Howard street and ended the tour at the White Swan in Pemberton, where Trinity Brass Band and the Choir played and sang Carols.. a great night was had by all, and more importantly, money was raised. Thankyou to all the residents and passers by who kindly donated change to the collectors.. your support was genuinely appreciated

Local Hero Awards .. 'Contribution to the Community' Award

The local hero awards, which is organized by Wish Fm, took place in November. Dave Arrowsmith from the Pemberton Community Association was awarded with an award for Contribution to the Community. Dave cofounded the Association in 2003 with Mike Dewhurst. Since the Association was founded almost 7 years ago, the group has made a difference to the area, by working with agencies such as Police, Housing and also Ward Councillors. As well as working with local residents, Dave and the committee arrange kids parties, christmas hampers and the Pemberton Gala and Music festival.

A couple of years ago, Dave brought the Rock Bus to Pemberton, to help get youngsters of the street. The bus is equipped with playstations, internet linked computers, library and an area dedicated for young people to sit and chat. There is also food and hot and cold drinks provided... all free of charge.

Dave would like to sincerely thank everyone who nominated him for the award.

New Chair for Association

On Thursday 9th July 2009, The Pemberton Community Association held their AGM in the Lamberhead Green WMC in Pemberton.

At the meeting, Steve Cartwright became the new Chairperson for the group. The third in six years. Steve joined the group four years ago as treasurer and has put alot of hardwork into the Association by way of arranging events, forging ties with businesses, schools etc and also attending meetings outside of the Association meetings when no one else was available from the group.

Helen Bennett joined the Association 18 months ago as assisitant secretary. At the AGM she became the secretary, taking over the roll from Dave Arrowsmith.

Dave Arrowsmith is the co founder of the Association, and was responsible, with Mike Dewhurst, in setting up the Association. Dave has now taken over the roll as Treasurer, as well as being the vice chair.

When the group was established in April 2003, there were 13 committee members, now we have 8. Our committee members are Jane Gillham, Louise Gillham, Phil Glover, Stefan Brownlow and Revd Colin Oxenforth.