Leyland Leader March 2020 by Leyland Leader

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March 2020

Issue 179

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Leader Comment March 2020 Welcome to our March magazine, Issue 179. “It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.” So said Charles Dickens. It’s a bit like that, isn’t it? The month of March is waving goodbye to Winter and welcoming Spring, yet the weather can never quite make it’s mind up - or is that just here in the North West of England? Whatever, let’s think positive. Here’s some great news - a brand new all-star Summer Music Festival for Leyland. It’s going to be an 80’s Music Extravaganza, to be held in the awardwinning Worden Park on Friday June 19 - Leyland Festival Weekend. Check out details on page 84. On another positive note, let’s give a big shout out to all the nominees and recipients of the South Ribble Community Awards for 2019. At a glittering ‘Oscars style’ Civic Centre ceremony, hosted by BBC TV’s Dave Guest, the Borough’s finest teachers, volunteers, community groups and businesses were recognised. The annual awards highlight those fine people who ‘consistently go above or beyond the call of duty.’ They pay tribute to the amazing work of young people, volunteers, people in the community and supporters of those living with dementia. Incredibly, there were over 200 nominations across 11 different categories, with two special achievement awards. We congratulate everyone involved. Read all about them on page 70.

It was a very busy night for the genial Mayor of South Ribble, Councillor Harry Hancock, who presented the recipients and those short listed with their awards. Here he is pictured with Young Volunteer of The Year William Bamford. Leyland Leader doesn’t really go in for politics, but it’s only right to welcome our new MP as we go forward. With a comfortable majority of 11,000 plus, Katherine Fletcher, Conservative, has taken over from Seema Kennedy as our Parliamentary representative. Katherine is originally from Manchester, she is a science graduate from Nottingham University and this is her first post as an MP. She has previously worked as a Safari Ranger in Africa - working with wild animals, does that equip you for the cut and thrust of politics? Could be interesting, we wish her well. Here’s hoping the month of March goes well for you - and here’s hoping you enjoy and make good use of our latest magazine. It’s another 88 pages featuring Leyland’s finest. ’Use them or lose them,’ they say of the High Street, it applies to all your local businesses. We need them - don’t we? Keith and Ruth Bradshaw

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No pane, no gain for Misty Window Fixer

ONE Leyland man’s business vision could be great news for everyone else’s vision - and much more, besides! For when it comes to windows, doors, handles, hinges and locks, Kirk Williams has seen and done it all. Now, with 25 years’ experience of all aspects of the double glazing industry under his belt, the enthusiastic entrepreneur has set up his own business as Misty Kirk Williams, Leyland’s Misty Window Fixer Window Fixer. Kirk says: “All the glass and hardware I Kirk, now 46, explained: “Around 25 years ago I started out on the factory floor use for Misty Window Fixer is sourced locally. I’m passionate about this, it’s assembling windows and doors. I progressed to become a service engineer, important for local business people to support other fitter and then a local businesses technical operations and for customers manager for a to know I have nationwide that local franchise.” connection.” When it comes to Much of Kirk's manufacture, work involves maintenance, repairs dealing with and problem solving failed replacement with windows, doors double glazed hinges, frames and units whether it’s locks, Kirk has UPVC, timber or unreservedly ’been ‘The Misty Window Fixer magic’ aluminium there, done that! His windows. knowledge of all different types of However, he also specialises in locks, windows and doors is second to none. handles, hinges, velux windows, cat flaps He continued: “Just over a year ago, I and letterboxes. decided the time was right to use my technical knowledge, experience and skills Kirk can literally source and repair any part you need from windows and doors to set up my own business. So, Misty Window Fixer was established with a view that were fitted over 30 years ago. Misty Window Fixer offers free ‘no to offering the people of Leyland and surrounding areas the best service possible obligation’ quotes on any job and Kirk promises to beat and ‘like for like’ at a very competitive price.” quotation. The first 12 months have been amazing and Kirk simply can’t believe the response Kirk says: “If you have failed double glazed units, locks, handles or hinges that he has had. It’s well worth checking out need replacing or updating at a very the Misty Window Fixer website www.mistywindowfixer.co.uk and Kirk’s competitive price - complete with first business Facebook page for the impressive class service, call me on 01772 457844 or 07407 033404.” reviews and testimonials. To advertise call 01772 432963 or email keith@leylandleader.com

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Twenty five years - at last! With Towngate Shoe Repairs

LEYLAND’S premier cobbler is celebrating 25 years of his business. Congratulations to genial Craig Statters, the owner and driving force of Towngate Shoes.

When it comes to talking cobblers, Craig’s your man - he’s been at the top of his game, and Towngate Shoes has been successfully serving the people of Leyland for a quarter of a century. Craig explained; “I started as an apprentice cobbler in Preston in 1993. It took three years to

finish my apprenticeship and by 1996 I was installed as manager at 84 Towngate - the business I now own.” Towngate Shoe Repairs had opened in 1994 and within three years, the joint owners decided to dissolve the partnership. This enabled Craig to take over the business and he’s never looked back. Despite the sign above the doors, Craig doesn’t exclusively repair shoes. Since taking over, he has added a whole range of skills and services. These include key cutting, engraving, trophies for schools and sports clubs, watch batteries and straps and equestrian tack repairs. He’s a very useful man to know! A traditional time served cobbler, a master craftsman, here’s to the next 25 years, well done Craig!

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Spring into action! Spring is upon us and your grass is ready to wake up and get growing! Here are some expert tips from Greensleeves Lawn Care on how to ensure your lawn gets the best at the start of the season, setting it up for summer.

have developed over winter and prepares for summer; thick grass is much better protected against scorching from hot sunshine.

If moss has built up on your lawn over winter, a moss control and scarification treatment will remove the discolouration Aeration is the perfect treatment for the and help your grass to grow during beginning of the growing season. It spring – without being weighed down removes small plugs of soil from the by thatch. ground, allowing nutrients, water and air It’s a great time to scarify your lawn; to reach the roots of your grass. It also because your grass is active at this time prevents soil from becoming compact, of year, it can quickly recover. helping to absorb and retain water in Greensleeves offer loads of lawn care preparation for potential dry weather in services, including our specialist spring summer. It’s the perfect way to give treatment. Get in touch to speak to an your grass a kick-start this spring. expert or to arrange an appointment! As well as aeration, Spring is a great time for overseeding. Seeds are ready to grow, so overseeding helps your grass to recover from winter, filling in patches and increasing the thickness of your lawn. It rejuvenates patches that To advertise call 01772 432963 or email keith@leylandleader.com

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Quality fresh fish and seafood direct from Fleetwood quayside All fish skinned and boned ready for the pan; Full catering and preparation service to order From exotic to local we have up to 60 varieties of fish daily Pan-fried Plaice with Brown Shrimp and Lemon Butter Sauce Fish Recipe of the Month sponsored by The Fish Plaice

Ingredients 75g unsalted butter Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 1 tbsp olive oil 2 whole plaice, each weighing 500-600g (whole weight) filleted and skin removed (ask your fishmonger to produce a whole fillet from each side; you will have 2 larger fillets per fish, rather than 4 smaller fillets per fish) 90g brown shrimps 1 tbsp chopped herbs eg: chervil, parsley, chives and dill Sea salt and ground black pepper Method 1 First prepare the sauce. Melt 50g of the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, then cook until the butter starts to urn nutty brown. Remove from the heat and add the lemon zest and juice, then season with salt and pepper. Keep warm whilst you cook the plaice. 2 Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Season the plaice fillets with salt only and add the fillets to the pan and pan-fry for 1Â˝-2 minutes on each side (depending on the thickness of the fillets), adding the remaining 25g butter to the pan

once the fish is turned over to be cooked on the other side (if the fish doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t all fit into one pan, then cook in 2 batches, keeping the cooked fish warm whilst cooking the rest. 3 Meanwhile, add the shrimps to the lemon sauce and reheat gently until the sauce is boiling, then boil gently for one minute. Stir in the chopped herbs and adjust seasoning to taste. 4 Place 2 pan-fried fillets on each warmed serving plate, spoon the hot sauce over the plaice and serve with boiled new potatoes and wilted spinach - serves 2

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Getting to Know You Getting to Know You With Harry Hancock Mayor of South Ribble Marital Status: married to Marion Family: 4 children, 5 grandchildren

Hero: Alcock & Brown—first to fly across the Atlantic Place to live: Adelaide, South Australia Greatest fear: upsetting the wife Family holiday: time spent in Newquay Change about myself? Happy as I am. What makes me angry: People who don’t understand ‘excuse me’ and ‘thank you’ What motivates me to work hard: doing a job to the best of my ability and having a positive outcome. Favourite thing about my career: meeting and listening to people in all walks of life and learning so much about what they do. Proudest accomplishment: being recognised in the street by children whose school we have visited. What makes me laugh: Ken Dodd and latterly, Keith Bradshaw (!) What I wanted to be when small: be a pilot and fly a Supermarine Spitfire Favourite sport to watch or play: used to like playing badminton, like to watch horse racing, football, rugby league.

Karaoke song: Volare Nickname: Harry the Horse or Horseguard Harry Hobbies: gardening, reading and travel, when I have time. Superpower: power to disappear and re-appear at different times and places to find out what is really going on. Lottery win: don’t do it but if I did I’d set aside an amount for my family’s needs, take my wife on a super holiday, then donate sums to good causes. Zoo animal: woolly monkeys as they are super intelligent. Dinner party guests: John Hancock-first to sign the American Declaration of Independence; General Sir Brian HorrocksCommander of 30th Armoured Corps in WW2; Florence Nightingale-nurse in the Crimean War; Sam Watson-former Durham Miners’ leader. Childhood memory: Fishing with my Dad on River Thames at Sonning. Glass half full or half empty: Half full! Desert island items: a book on self survival, a two-way wind-up radio and a genie’s lamp School subject: Geography and Art First job: first proper job a member of the Royal Horse Guards, part of Her Majesty’s Household Cavalry. Thing I’d never do again: send a sympathy card to someone on the death of a person only to find out that person was still very much alive and having to apologise to both. Looking forward to in the future: continued good health.

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Celebrate Easter at St Ambrose Church! Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on Moss Lane, Leyland PR25 4XA

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Sun 5th April

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Mothering Sunday Palm Sunday procession of Palms Maundy Thursday Foot washing and Holy Communion Good Friday Service

Sun 12th April 08:30 Easter Day Holy Communion 0:30 Easter Day Holy Communion

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Growing Places with Growing Solutions Ltd of Leyland

IF YOU want a great lawn in 2020 then talk to Peter Benson, Director of Growing Solutions Ltd, Eccleston-based manufacturers and suppliers of lawns and plant treatment throughout the UK - and Europe!

seedlings, young and mature plants. It is excellent for tubs and hanging baskets. This compost sells on TV shopping channels at the price of 2 for £20, plus £5.95 p&p. Growing Solutions price to local people is just 2 for £11 plus 1Kg of soil enhancer whilst stocks last collect from the factory Growing Solutions Ltd are not a "pushy company"

PLANT MAGIC TV 1 litre normal price £7 now special offer 1 litre just £4 this makes 200 litres of feed for all plants, fruit and vegetables, especially good for tomatoes

This well-established family business, is nationally recognised as leading exponents within their field. Their professional expertise has been applied at five UK national stadia, ten Premier League football grounds, the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, bowling greens and many prestigious golf courses. Growing Solutions Ltd offer professional plant nutrition products, manufactured, tried and tested in-house.

and the staff are very customer orientated so you can be sure of a friendly reception at the factory. MOSS MAGIC is a premium product, on offer at a fantastic bargain price to factory visitors. One litre of Moss Magic will treat an amazing 100 square metres of lawn. Moss Magic can be obtained by the home user as well as the professional. As well as advice on Moss we can also recommend the best feeds for your Lawn and your plants.

MOSS MAGIC FOR LAWNS £4 - 1 litre - 100 sq m treatment £15 - 5 litres - 500 sq m treatment

LAWN MAGIC - used by leading groundsmen and gardeners across the UK and beyond. A premium product with ‘Premier League’ results. Call and take advantage of our special offers - now is the time to grow and nurture that perfect lawn. If you want the best from your plants, fruit, vegetables, tubs and baskets - Call in and see us and get FREE feeding advice from the experts. We are a very friendly, family business and look forward to speaking to you. PLANT MAGIC We offer one feed for all seasons. There is absolutely no need for separate feeds for different plants. We also have the finest professional potting compost available. Our compost is used by many of our customers for

How to find us -Winterview Farm, Parr Lane, Eccleston, Chorley PR7 5RP Coming from Leyland area - cross over the bridge entering Eccleston, pass the farmers arms on your right , Parr Lane is 100 metres on your left - pass through the residential area (20 MPH limit). When you reach the last bungalow on your right the entrance to the farm is directly opposite. From Chorley area follow Wigan Road (A49) through Euxton turning into Back Lane just before the Crematorium. Follow Back Lane, it is a partial single track lane with passing places not suitable for large vehicles. Pass the Cunneries Fishery and turn right into the farm 150 metres on your right. Open 9-5 Monday-Friday may be open Saturday am, please ring before calling 01772 454724

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A big year celebrating 800 years of worship in Leyland

St Andrew’s Church is celebrating 800 years of a church, situated on the same Church Road site we see today, being part of our community in Leyland. 2020 is a very special year for St Andrew’s and the folks there want to celebrate and reach out to the community.

During 2020 there will be the opportunity to view the church where a guide will be able to show all the history. We are told dynamite was once used to blow out the sides of the church in order to make the church building bigger. Is this fact or fiction ? Come on one of the heritage tours on in March or September to find out. Popular Australian Christian entertainer Colin Buchanan will be live in concert in church on April 15. On May 8 the whole country celebrates 75 years since VE day and to mark this occasion St Andrew’s has organised a VE Day – Songs of Praise evening accompanied by the award-winning Leyland Band. On July 2 at 7:30pm there is an evening with Jeremy Marshall, a former Chief Executive of one of the large private banks in the city of London, who is suffering from Cancer. He has written a book ‘Beyond the Big C.’ If you have been touched by issues with cancer or know someone who has, then this is the event for you. A heritage bike ride is planned for September 5 starting from St Andrew’s and visiting all the churches in the area St Andrew’s has planted. The Bishop of

Burnley, the Rt Rev Philip North, has agreed to take part. If you want to know if a Bishop cycles with his cassock on, come along to the heritage bike ride. Professional wrestling with a mission returns to St Andrew’s on October 3. Grappler Gareth Thompson, is about to mount a successful return to the St Andrew’s church arena to take on members of the Lancashire Wrestling Federation. All these events lead up to a week of outreach starting Monday October 12. St Andrew’s is organising a full week of events for all ages and daily mid-week seminars focusing on life issues. On Saturday evening October 17, Jamie Jones-Buchanan, formerly of Leeds Rhinos Rugby League club, is returning to St Andrew’s church for what is guaranteed to be an entertaining evening. On Sunday 18th October The outreach week will culminate on Sunday October 18 with all services being guest services. The 6:30pm evening service will provide the final focus for the week. Plans are already underway for a final ‘800 Years celebration’ in November. This will be a Gala event to ‘round off the year in style’. For more details visit www.standrewsleyland.org.uk/800years or ring St Andrews’s church office on 01772 622964 during weekdays.

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Opticians merge to create Leyland’s ‘premier independent eyecare destination’

Two independent Leyland opticians have merged their practices in an exciting move for the town’s eyecare. Eyesentials Opticians and Leyland Opticians joined forces last month and are trading from the Eyesentials site.

nine years, is relishing the challenges ahead. She said: “This merger will introduce our current patients to the highest level of modern equipment available, in addition to an improved level of designer brands, range of frames and contact lenses. “We’re delighted we’ll still be on the same street and we can’t wait to get started, delivering the best possible care to our loyal and valued patients.” Optometrist Colin Tonner has also given his best wishes to the future of the practice, following his retirement from Leyland Opticians. He said: “I’d like to thank the generations of patients I’ve seen over the years for their loyalty to Leyland Opticians and I have no doubt they will keep supporting the new practice in the next step of its journey. “I’m confident that the new team will continue to maintain the high level of optometry that we have prided ourselves on over the years. The Eyesentials team “I wish the new practice the best of luck for the future and I can assure patients that they With just three businesses separating the two are in very safe hands with Eyesentials practices on Hough Lane, the merger allows Opticians.” both practices’ patient base to continue to Eyesentials Opticians’ founder and receive a high standard of care that both Dispensing Optician Adrian Halsall said: businesses have developed over the years. “This is an incredibly exciting time for both To accommodate the move, Eyesentials are our team and Leyland as a whole. We see further expanding their facilities, giving this as a fantastic opportunity to merge two current and new patients access to more practices with exceptional clinical choice, improved technology and an reputations, further enhancing a extended range of frames. comprehensive portfolio of services by The merger will also mean Leyland combining the experience and knowledge of Opticians’ patients can take advantage of our highly qualified and friendly teams. Eyesentials’ hearing care offering and “My team cannot wait to welcome Leyland’s experienced audiologists, provided in loyal and dedicated patient base. They will partnership with Amplify Hearing. receive a guaranteed warm welcome.” All records from Leyland Opticians’ patients will be accessible at the new practice. Leyland staff members, including Optical Advisor Deborah Jenkinson and Dispensing Optician Claire Hayton, are joining the team at Eyesentials with the merge. Deborah, a team member at Leyland for over To advertise call 01772 432963 or email keith@leylandleader.com

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WHITTAKERS BUTCHERS (Quality Standard Mark and Farm Assured)

Giving cooking advice and free recipes with a friendly helpful service Bulk orders taken with discounts available

Trading at Leyland for 40 years, our family has been selling top quality locally produced Meat and Eggs at very good prices Sirloin Steak with salsa verde

Recipe of the Month sponsored by Whittakers Butchers Serves 2: Cooking time: 5 mins; Preparation: 10 mins

Ingredients

For the salsa verde 2 garlic cloves 1 tbsp capers ½ lemon, zested and juiced 2-3 anchovy fillets, chopped small bunch parsley, roughly chopped small bunch basil, roughly chopped small bunch mint, roughly chopped 1 tsp chilli flakes 7 tbsp extra virgin olive oil For the steaks 150g (5oz) cherry tomatoes, halved ½ tbsp olive oil 2 sirloin steaks Crusty bread, to serve

Method

1 To make the salsa verde, whizz the garlic, capers, lemon zest and anchovies in a food processor. Add the herbs and chilli flakes, then whizz until roughly chopped. Add the lemon juice, then gradually pour in the olive oil and then pulse to combine. 2 Transfer the salsa mixture to a bowl and stir in the cherry tomatoes. Season and set

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aside. 3 Heat the olive oil in a large pan until smoking hot. Add the steaks and cook for 3040 seconds on each side (or until done to your liking). Serve the steaks with the salsa verde spooned over the top and some crusty bread to mop up the juices. Cooking tip Any leftover salsa will keep well, covered and chilled, for up to 2 days. It’s great with any grilled meat, fish or try a spoonful stirred into soup

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Getting to Know You

Getting to Know You With Rev. Marc Wolverson Occupation: Vicar of St James Church Leyland and Area Dean of Leyland Place of Birth: London Marital Status: married to Julie 24 years Family: Daniel 17, Leah 16

Proudest accomplishment: being the father of two beautiful and amazingly talented children What makes me laugh: comedians who make us laugh at ourselves: Peter Kay, Michael McIntyre, The Two Ronnies, Morecambe and Wise What I wanted to be when I was small: a policeman Favourite sport to watch or play: Tennis Karaoke song: Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd Nickname: The Wolf Man, Wolverine, The Rocking Rev Hobbies: cooking, presenting community radio The Classic Rock Show on Radio Leyland, listening to rock music. Superpower: healing the sick, making sad people happy Lottery win: feed the hungry, help people make a new life for them selves and their Hero: My hero is Jesus, and those who have families, travel the courage to follow him in a cynical world. Zoo animal: big cats: I also admire Liverpool manager Jurgen lions, tigers, Klopp, he is very successful, yet humble, cheetahs etc approachable and willing to confess and Dinner Party: Jesus proclaim his faith in the public arena. Christ, Francis of Place to live: The place is not so important Assisi, Pope Francis, as long as I am close to family and friends Jurgen Klopp Fear: Letting God down, by not doing what Childhood Memory: he has called me to do. Letting people down going to stay with my or disappointing them. Nana Family holiday: anywhere by the sea Glass half full or half empty: half full What would you change about yourself: Desert Island items: a Bible, a picture of I wish that I worried less. my family, my cat What makes me angry: When those who Favourite school subject: History have so much do so little to help those who First job: a bag packer in a grocery store have so little. Selfishness and Unkindness Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d never do again: let an employer take What motivates me to work hard: The advantage of me thought of pleasing God and the thought of Looking forward to in the future: being a my family being proud of me. grandfather Favourite thing about my career: Working with people, forming relationships, and being with people at the most important moments in their lives. To advertise call 01772 432963 or email keith@leylandleader.com

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South Ribble Community Awards 2020

LEYLAND Civic Centre was packed for the 2020 for the South Ribble Community Awards. The Borough’s finest teachers, volunteers, community groups and businesses were recognised at the glittering awards ceremony highlighting those who ‘consistently go above or beyond their call of duty’. The Awards pay tribute to the amazing work of young people, volunteers, people in the community and supporters of those living with dementia, as recipients are announced across 11 different categories. The evening was hosted by broadcasting legend and BBC North West Tonight regular, Dave Guest, and Councillor Harry Hancock, the Mayor of South Ribble, congratulated recipients and presented the awards. The South Ribble Community Awards are organised by the South Ribble Partnership – the local strategic partnership for South Ribble which brings together people from across the public sector, businesses, voluntary groups, and community organisations. Jacqueline De-Rose, Chair of the South Ribble Partnership and Group Chief Executive at Progress Housing Group, said: “Congratulations to everyone that was nominated. It was a difficult decision, but we arrived at a shortlist, with three people shortlisted in each category. “With over 200 nominations, this was incredibly tough, and I was astounded by the inspirational work going on in South Ribble. I want to thank people for submitting their nominations and pay tribute to the worthy causes and activities which people are dedicating themselves to on a

weekly, even daily, basis. The shortlist represents the very best in the borough.” Councillor Paul Foster, Vice-Chair of the South Ribble Partnership, said: “The awards ceremony was a really enjoyable, inspirational evening. It brought together the very best of South Ribble and celebrated everyone’s incredible achievements. “It’s so important that we take the opportunity to highlight cases of people going the extra mile to care for their customers, pupils, employees or students. Often, these are acts of kindness and dedication which are far from required or even expected in their role; however, they do it regardless because they care deeply about the quality of their work and the happiness of the person or people on receiving end.” Volunteer of the Year - JOAN MUSKER Young Volunteer of The Year - WILLIAM BAMFORD Spirit of the Community - SHARON McLAUGHLIN Special Achievement - ANDREA ANDREWS; Teacher of the Year - MIKE MITCHELL Dementia Friend of The Year - KEITH McINTOSH Dementia Friendly Organisation ST MARY’S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Apprentice Employer of Year - LEYLAND TRUCKS Response Service Extra Mile - RUSSELL CROOK Partnership Excellence MID LANCS COLTS JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE Business In The Community - PROGRESS HOUSING Special Recognition: Healthy Workplace ACTIVE LANCASHIRE Special Recognition: Raising Awareness REBECCA RAMSAY

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Landmark ‘ton up’ for local networking group

A LEYLAND business networking group, having met monthly for over eight years, is celebrating a century of successful breakfast meetings. BB4B – Breakfast Before Business - recently held their 100th consecutive meeting. And that’s a lot of breakfasts, if not business! BB4B began in September 2011 and over 100 gatherings later, has welcomed countless local business leaders through the doors. The group is organised and run by Keith and Ruth Bradshaw, owners of local business magazine Leyland Leader. Keith explained: “The idea of an informal networking group grew out of a business breakfast that I organised during a Mission Week at St Andrew’s Parish Church in Leyland. Several business contacts I had came along and the idea of meeting regularly took off. “For several years we met every month in the church, for business networking purposes, and the group has grown from strength to strength. We now meet at Leyland Golf Club, an ideal location where we are very well catered for, in every sense, by restaurant proprietor Vince Slater. Many BB4B group ‘members’ – there are no official joining fees or membership forms to fill in - have attended loyally for years and, having become firm friends, offer mutual support and lots of business is carried out. Ruth Bradshaw added: “We see ourselves as a friendly, informal yet very effective networking group. There are lots of laughs, but at the same time, serious business networking takes place. “Over time, we have held several social events, including Christmas parties and a Summer Charity Ball. Plus, we raise money for local causes and support Leyland Food

Bank every month.” BB4B meetings last an hour, breakfast comes first and is followed by a prize draw. A member then takes time to highlight their own business or organisation. Each guest is also given time to explain briefly who they are and what they do – there are always ‘new’ people at each gathering. Andy Prosser, owner of Enterprize Web Design and Print, said: “It’s great to be part of such an awesome business network, and to have got to know so many business leaders over the last five years.” Tina Russell, owner of Tasty Business, gave a presentation (with cake) at the centenary meeting, adding: “I really enjoy being part of the BB4B local business community and knowing so many great people.” The monthly meetings are usually held on the first Friday of each month, for more information about BB4B, contact Ruth Bradshaw via ruthbrad@uwclub.net.

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In the Garden

A monthly gardening column with Debbie Noblett from The Plant Stall, Leyland Market After a very wet Winter, we head towards Spring. A quote often used for March is: “In like a Lion, out like a Lamb” hopefully it’s right and we should see some better weather towards the end of March. It’s good to see hawthorn and beech hedges sprouting green growth, azaleas and Spring flowering bushes ready to burst their buds, about to give us a much needed splash of colour in our gardens. As sap rises, now is a good time to take cuttings for Summer flowering plants. You need a sharp clean scalpel, or a small thread cutter, you can get these from a good haberdashery stall, they are small, neat and sharp, and there’s less danger of cutting yourself. For geraniums/pelargoniums or any thick fleshy stems, remove all the buds, use a scalpel, cut below a leaf joint, where there is a new shoot at an angle. The cutting should be about 1-2 inches, remove the bottom leaves, dip in a hormone rooting powder and place around the edge of a pot or container filled with seed/cutting compost. Water sparingly and place in a warm, light frost free position. When they start to grow and develop roots, pot them on, into a potting compost mix, which will contain all the nutrients needed. Fuchsia cuttings need to be taken below a leaf joint, use new growth and use a scalpel

or thread cutter, take off any buds, remove the bottom leaves and put around the edge of a pot, again filled with seed/cutting compost, these root quickly and don’t need rooting powder. Again, these need to be 1-2 inches long. When they start to grow and have good roots, pot them on. Pinching the tops out will make them bush out and give a stronger plant, and the tops can also be used as cuttings. If you have a pieris or flame of the forest, you might notice it’s covered in buds, which flower like a bunch of pearls. If you take all the buds off, then you will get more red leaves on your plant, possibly a little later, do watch these tender pink/red leaves as one keen night of frost can spoil them. Let’s look forward to better weather and a good start to Summer.

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Nordic Walking - Exercise for Everyone

Nordic Walking is a way of making a walk into a workout and is being enjoyed by increasingly more people now. It started as the summer training for skiers and it is a bit like using a cross-trainer, but outdoors. But what are the benefits? Here is just a short list: Nordic Walking works the whole body. You burn more calories when Nordic Walking than ordinary walking. It is great for neck, shoulders and backs. It is great for people who work at a desk. You get outdoors for more fresh air and sunlight. It improves posture. You lessen the impact on your joints â&#x20AC;&#x201C; great for people with arthritis It is extremely sociable and fun.

The poles are used to propel you along and you need to be taught the technique by a qualified instructor so you get the most out of your poles. Diane Oakden For more information on Nordic Walking classes go to www.dofitness.org/nordic-walking or call Diane on 07818 444841 diane@dofitness.org or go to www.nordicwalkinguk.co.uk

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Great new Summer Music Event for Leyland

Tickets are now on sale now for a brand new Summer music event in our town. Leyland’s Music in the Park – an 80s Extravaganza. Turn back time to the 80s this summer and get ready for a night of nostalgia with the incredible chart toppers Tony Hadley, T’Pau, Doctor and the Medics and Pat Sharp. A brand-new event for South Ribble this summer Leyland’s Music in the Park - will take place in Worden Park, Leyland on Friday 19 June. Tickets are on sale on Skiddle priced at £25 for General Admission with Premium tickets available at £35. Tony Hadley, the ex-Spandau Ballet frontman, currently on a tour of Australia will headline the festival entertaining the crowd with a full set including the classic hits True, Gold and Through the Barricades. T’Pau, regulars on the arena and festival circuit made China in Your Hand and Heart and Soul some of the biggest hits of the 80s and they’re bringing their fantastic set to Leyland this summer. 80s icon Pat Sharp will entertain the crowd with a DJ set to get the audience on their feet dancing to the favourite tunes of the decade. Doctor and the Medics will perform

their signature tune Spirit in the Sky along with a mix of original and 80s cover tunes. Martin Carlin, Chair of Leyland Town Team said: “We are very excited that this live music event is coming to Leyland. Worden Park is a great setting, and we’re looking forward to a fantastic 80s evening.” Get your leg warmers and shoulder pads ready and make sure you’re free to enjoy an 80s extravaganza in Worden Park this summer. We can’t wait to see you there. For the latest news and more information: search @leylandsmitp on Twitter - leylandsmitp on Facebook - @leylandsmitp on Instagram.

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Leyland Leader Community Page USEFUL CONTACT NUMBERS

South Ribble Borough Council 01772 421491 Lancashire County Council 0300 123 6701 enquiries@lancashire.gov.uk Police in an emergency always dial 999, for non-emergency calls dial 101 Crimestoppers 0800 555 11 NHS non-emergency number 111 Environment Agency 08708 506 506 Samaritans 01772 822022

Community Café Leyland Methodist Church Every Wednesday

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LEYLAND METHODIST CHURCH MESSY CHURCH 2nd Saturday every month Activities, stories, craft and a shared meal together for all ages/all the family Walking Football for Over 55s Every Thursday 10-11am St Andrews Church Hall, Worden Lane, Leyland Keep fit, have fun! SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Sunday Afternoons 2.30– 4.30pm £2.50 Euxton Community Centre Keep fit mentally and physically. Make new friends, no partner needed. A beginners class, so new people welcome. For details ring Joan and John 01257 278400 JoanRSCDS@uwclub.net Suitable for adults and accompanied 11-18 yrs.

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Getting to Know You Harry Hancock 52 Marc Wolverson 68 Hairdresser Maison Cy 35 Handymen JRC Handyman 23 SBC Handyman 4 Home Care Independent Living 66,67 Jewellery Atkinson’s Jewellers 30 Joinery JD Hull 69 James & Son 46 Lyndon Wilson Joinery 53 Taylor Joinery 51 Kitchens, Bedrooms, Bathrooms Croston Plumbing 22,47 Dream Doors 15 GB Kitchens & Bathrooms 6 Kirk & Ward 31 Landscaping, driveways, patios, fencing David Chany 27 Dave Delbridge 30 Drive Revive 62 JJ Landscaping 4 Ultimate Driveways 42 Lawn Care/plant food Greensleeves 28,29 Growing Solutions 54,55 Leisure South Ribble Leisure 7 Loft Conversion/Ladders More Than Loft Ladders 36 Mortgages Euxton Mortgage Market 5 Opticians Eyesentials 34,58,59 Wright’s Opticians 44,45,64 Oven Cleaning Ovenclean Lancashire 61 Physiotherapy Kinetics Physiotherapy 11 Plastering/Tiling Accurate Tiling 61 TH Plastering 63 Colin Rawlinson 63 Mark Taylor 27 Plumbing & Heating Services Graham Ball 6 Croston Plumbing 22,47 G G Plumbing 4 JCM Plumbing 71 JR Monks 20 M S Clayton 10 Property Maintenance Dave Delbridge 30 FM Property Maintenance 57 SJF Property Maintenance 39 Roofing Services Paramount Roofing 16 Shoe Repairs Towngate Shoe Repairs 26 Sports & Social Club Fox Lane Club 41 Solicitors Birchall Blackburn 32,38,77,88 Lee & Co 23

Taxi Services Avacab/Leyland Taxis 8 Training Centaur Training 10 Tree Surgery John Sutcliffe 10 Maple Leaf Trees 40 Trunks Tree Care 73 Veterinary My Vets 36 Windows, Conservatories & Doors Cloudy 2 Clear 65 Lyndon Wilson Joinery 53 Misty Window Fixer 18,19 Select Windows 24 Taylor Joinery 51 Window Fix 39 Window Cleaning Sharples Window Cleaning 37

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