Disney theme at Newburgh Fair 2011
PUBLISHED: 15:13 20 July 2011 | UPDATED: 19:44 20 February 2013
56th Ormskirk Scouts’ Jungle Book theme
The people of Newburgh, a pretty community between Burscough and Parbold, know how to enjoy themselves. It started in the 14th century with an annual fair which traditionally included sporting contests, aunt sallies and merry-go-rounds.
Musical accompaniment for the dancersThe people of Newburgh, a pretty community between Burscough and Parbold, know how to enjoy themselves. It started in the 14th century with an annual fair which traditionally included sporting contests, aunt sallies and merry-go-rounds.
It was revived in the 1950s by the local vicar and it was restored once again in the 1970s. Since then, it has been held annually thanks to the dedication of a group of local mothers who are helped on the day by villagers.
The 2011 event turned out to be a roaring success with a Disney-themed procession which involved crowning 11-year-old Natalie Hanlon as rose queen followed by a ball in the evening. The mums of Newburgh made it a great day out.
Photography by John Cocks
Pom Pom girls Mia Colford, Isabelle Parsley and Lizzie ClarkThe print version of this article appeared in the August 2011 issue of Lancashire Life
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