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.