News Items 2003

15 November 2003 - Lindsay Hoyle MP talks to Ulnes Walton residents about the future of the Wymott & Garth Prison Officers Club.  Lindsay Hoyle MP made a welcome return visit to Ulnes Walton when he held one of his regular constituency surgeries in the Community Centre at Wymott. Amongst the issues he discussed with residents were the future of the Community Centre, a range of road safety issues and current and future developments at the prisons.  Lindsay was accompanied by his wife Cllr. Kath Hoyle who very kindly provided ample supplies of home made biscuits and her renowned lemon drizzle cake.  Mr Kipling watch out!

14 November 2003 - Missing Barn Owl.  Sage was born in captivity and has been rescued.  She is not a wild owl and doesn't have the natural instincts of a wild owl to feed or fend for herself.  She relies on us feeding her.  If sighted please contact Joyce Wilcox, 3 Wade Brook Road, Ulnes Walton, Lancashire, telephone 01772 452755.

5 November 2003 - Lindsey Hoyle MP Visit.  Lindsey Hoyle MP will be visiting the Wymott Prison Officers Club on 15 November.  Everyone is welcome to come to this coffee morning and "MPs Surgery".

4 October 2003 - Top Class Clerk.  Lynne Rowett has come out on top in a nationwide competition to find the Parish Council Clerk of the Year. Lynne was nominated by members of Ulnes Walton Parish Council for the prestigious award that recognises outstanding achievement in grass roots local government.

19 September 2003 - On The Map.  Following much concern in the Parish, the Ordnance Survey has at last been persuaded that Ulnes Walton exists and deserves a place on the map.  Our sincere thanks go to Lindsey Hoyle MP, Councillor Margaret Iddon and all those residents and others who wrote to support our campaign.  The chance of visitors getting lost or of the Police and Ambulance services not being able to find us will be significantly reduced in the future.

21 June 2003 - The Viking Invasion is a great success.  On a warm June day a spot of pillaging was the last thing on the mind of a group of good natured Viking warriors who set up camp at the Old School in Ulnes Walton. The visit was arranged as part of the consultation process for the Parish Plan staged for the highly successful Past Present and Future Day.