THE INDEPENDENT BUSINESS
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April 2018
Issue 156
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Leader Comment April 2018 Oh, to be in England Now that April's there, And whoever wakes in England Sees, some morning, unaware, That the lowest boughs and the brushwood sheaf Round the elm-tree bole are in tiny leaf, While the chaffinch sings on the orchard Robert Browning bough In England - now! Welcome to April, why not start the month with a dose of culture, that’s the first verse of Home Thoughts from Abroad, written by Robert Browning in 1845 whilst on a visit to Italy. Did you think you’d ever see Robert Browning in Leyland Leader? Me, neither, but thoughts of April and Spring often remind me of these opening words.
Potholes, they are a priority, not just in Leyland but wherever you drive in the UK these days. What’s going on! People are driving around with stickers in their cars saying ‘Not drunk, avoiding potholes’ - it makes you smile but the state of our roads is far from funny. Potholes damage vehicles causing great expense, swerving to avoid them can cause accidents, with very serious consequences. We look to our cash-strapped councillors to remedy this situation but it’s going totake vast amounts to sort it out. Meanwhile, the potholes just get bigger, be careful out there. If potholes are controversial, what about the proposal by Lancashire County Council to pedestrianise Chapel Brow at the heart of Leyland? Allegedly, the initial decision was taken without due consultation and traders and residents
alike have understandably been protesting. Councillor Keith Iddon has stated: “The number of accidents involving cyclists as vehicles turn right from Chapel Brow to Golden Hill is a cause for concern. This proposal aims to make this area of the town safer for all who use it.”
He has since promised a full consultation before any scheme is implemented. No doubt there’s much mileage in this story yet. Watch this space! Have you tried the new outdoor gym in Farington Park yet? It was launched in freezing February conditions but April (hopefully) brings longer days and warmer weather. There are six sturdy machines designed to get people active, perhaps you could give it a go.
The dawn of April 2018 sees April Fools Day coincide with Easter Sunday, a time of great joy and celebration in the church calendar. Always an egg-citing time, Easter this year could be even more fun when the April Fools play their Jokers. Enjoy, but watch your backs! Keith and Ruth Bradshaw
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The secret of great coffee is its freshness. That’s why Lot 1 The Coffee Shop, serves locally roasted and freshly ground Exchange Coffee Also on the menu are teas and soft drinks, hot and cold food including home made soup, bacon and sausage baguettes, sandwiches and salads. A selection of breakfast items including croissants, yogurts, toasted teacakes, scones and tray bakes.
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Restaurant Review with Hallmark Hotel Preston Leyland
cheese experience or our caramel sundae with salted caramel ice cream, warm caramel sauce and whipped cream.’…..and there’s more! For starters, nine times out of ten it’s the fishy route for me. I thoroughly enjoyed the Severn and Wye Valley Smoked Trout Fillet - to read it’s a mouthful, to taste it’s even better. Lip-smacking succulent smoked fish, served on a bed of diced new potatoes bound with crème fraiche, diced cucumber and lemon oil. What’s not to like? And across the table? A simply colourful and creative cheese pie - as if! The lightest of warm pastry tartlets packed with a Red Leicester and mature cheese rarebit, garnished with fresh pear and a stunning red pepper puree proved to be the perfect starter. Compliments to the chef all round. Naturally, a reputable restaurant has to have a comprehensive wine list and ‘the Hallmark Leyland’ doesn’t disappoint, with wines to suit perfect ambience for private or party dining. every taste, occasion and budget. As ever, the welcoming, comfortable reception Having selected our ‘mains’ a joint favourite wine and bar area which serves the whole hotel was the obvious choice to complement seafood provided the ideal situation to enjoy pre-meal and pork. We opted for Cloud Island Sauvignon drinks, whilst deliberating over difficult Blanc from the much lauded Marlborough region dining choices. of New Zealand. It (allegedly) came bursting with It was a cold Saturday night in February yet Leyland’s premier hotel was bustling with guests. bright tropical fruit flavours and zingy acidity As you’d expect, service is paramount and all the perfect for a frosty February Lancashire night. staff, particularly duty manager Heather Roberts, My experienced dining assistant chose the Fresh Mussels for her centrepiece, adding a portion of were friendly, polite, attentive and extra helpful, fries, thus recreating the European classic Moules yet not overbearing. Frites. That said, there was a definite British twist After due deliberation and appreciating our as the half kilo of mussels were steamed in British aperitifs in the elegant bar, it was time for the apple cider, along with diced apple and grained much-anticipated short walk to one of our mustard. favourite restaurants. The mussels were juicily plump, the sauce robust On this occasion we took advantage of the and more-ish and to help make the most of it, autumn and winter menu - ‘a no fuss collection warm artisan sourdough bread accompanied the of best of British comfort food with some much appreciated dish - plus the portion of chips! international favourites thrown in for good A hearty, happy meal if ever there was one. measure.’ The extensive menu boasts ‘You’ll find the likes The Classic Winter Warmers section of the of pan roasted pork belly, lamb hot pot and forest menu beckoned me from the start and I eventually opted fro the Pan Roasted Pork Belly. I’m a mushroom mezzaluna pasta, alongside Curious time-served sucker for slow cooked pork and beer battered fish and chips, 10oz ribeye steaks this ticked all the boxes on the coldest of and our unbeatable burgers. If you’ve any room Leyland nights. left, you can try our classic Hallmark British For over 12 years now, throughout Leyland Leader’s lifetime, we have been singing the praises of the Four Seasons Restaurant at what is now the Hallmark Hotel Preston Leyland. Rightly so, it is amongst the best of dining in our region - and better than most. The sumptuous restaurant, with classically themed décor is an impressive venue. Despite its size - it’s designed to accommodate the needs of a 93 bedroom hotel - the furnishings are soft and subtle, creating the
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‘…..very clever and a delight to devour…’ A fine piece of pan seared and roasted pork belly was adorned with a thick, ribsticking white bean cassoulet stew - onions, garlic, tomatoes and the tenderest ‘melt-in-the-mouth’ meat. With a side dish of steamed baby carrots and kale it was, indeed, British comfort food with an international twist, very clever and a delight to devour. Two very different main courses, each perfectly crafted and each resulting in empty dishes duly returning to the kitchens. A respectable breather was taken before the inevitable desserts (in the interests of investigative journalism, you understand). Spoilt for choice, I took the advice of our enthusiastic waitress and voted for the lightest of fruit tarts, with custard of course. Perfectly presented and yet another ideal winter warmer. Opposite, the ‘one who doesn’t do desserts’ demolished the creamiest, fruitiest, meringue -packed Eton Mess we have ever seen. Conversation ceased whilst it disappeared with perfect precision and expressions of delight. It was that good! Freshly-brewed coffee, taken back in the restful lounge area, completed our latest visit. It’s fair to say the meal and the occasion, the cuisine and the service, the attention to detail, everything about our
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dining experience at the Four Seasons clicked for us. The Hallmark Preston Leyland is perfectly situated, yet unaffected, by Junction 28 of the M6. The restaurant is a not-so-little gem with much to offer. Whether its’ a romantic meal for two, a family outing or any special occasion, talk to the team - give them a try, tell them we sent you.
With a recent impressive refurbishment investment of over £660,000, the hotel’s facilities, particularly the bedrooms, are even more luxurious than ever! There are 13 conference or meeting suites of various sizes, a thriving leisure club with indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi and sauna, lots of free parking and an Italian courtyard with a licence to host civil ceremonies. The Hallmark Preston Leyland has a Visit England award for customer service and a Taste of Lancashire award for food and drink - both of which we heartily endorse. It has everything you’d expect and more including the best Christmas parties for miles around!
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ST AGNES RC CHURCH The Green, Eccleston Wednesday 5.30pm & 7.30pm Lesley 07958 227191 MOSS SIDE COMMUNITY CENTRE Dunkirk Lane, Leyland Monday 5.30pm and 7.30pm Louise 07410 452261
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At the beating heart of Leyland with Leyland Market
EVERY self-respecting town has to have a market and Leyland is no exception— indeed, our town has boasted a local market since the 18th century. Having moved from its Towngate location in November 2000 (where Tesco Extra is
sited), the current market is in its fifth location, and is now housed proudly in the former North Works of Leyland Motors, part of the town’s vehicle manufacturing heritage. Manager Paula Halliwell explained: “It’s a small, traditional market with a very loyal customer base. We firmly believe in the principles of live local, shop local and there is something for everyone here. “Leyland Market is at the heart of the town and we are fully involved in community life. We fully support the Town Team and South Ribble Borough Council in their great efforts to improve and promote the town. Also, we participate fully in annual events such as Leyland Festival, Taste of Leyland and Leyland at Christmas. A swift tour of Leyland Market, there are stalls inside and out, and you soon realise what an extensive and amazing array of stalls are available. Deborah Noblett, operator of The Plant Stall is a great advocate of Leyland Market and what’s on offer here. She said: “We have a loyal customer base, with a loyalty card scheme for customers to
participate in a £20 monthly voucher draw. Social Media also plays a role, we use Facebook, Twitter and, more recently, Instagram to promote offers, stalls and community events in the town.” Paula Halliwell added: “All our food stalls, including the café, use locally sourced fresh produce when they can and all have a food hygiene rating of 5. “The Fish Plaice are also one of the few remaining wholesale suppliers of fresh fish straight from Fleetwood Quayside. The Toffee Box use their own recipes for home made confections, including their speciality, sweets for coughs and colds.
“Whittakers Butchers is in its third generation and the Plant Stall and Cheese Cabin are also long–established. Our service stalls include hairdressers, key cutting, phone/tablet repairs and accessories, key cutting, watch strap and battery replacements, along with the traditional clothes, pet food, bags, jewellery, gothic and traditional giftware, tools, lighting, make-up, socks, hats, fruit and vegetables, greeting cards and stationery. “Plus, we have our very own seamstress - Delia Rutlidge has over 30 years’ experience in clothing alterations and is fantastic at what she does.”
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‘….something for everyone…’ Leyland’s ever popular market is maintained at full occupancy. 2 Good Soles, Tillys Boutique, The Phone Box, Little Movers Dancewear and The Market Patisserie are all relatively new additions to the bustling market hall. Paula commented: “Our latest addition, Crafty Melts, is owned and operated by Lisa Roberts. She sells hand-made wax melts, bath bombs and room sprays. The aroma as you pass the stall is amazing!” Total Access Bathrooms ‘Before and After’
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According to a Channel 4 TV documentary last year, South Ribble is officially ‘the best place in the UK to live’ and Leyland Market is at the beating heart of it. For more information about the market please call Paula Halliwell, Market Manager, 01772 623073 or email phalliwell@southribble.gov.uk
An exciting and brand new stall for April is Total Access Bathrooms. They are a family run company who specialise in the design, supply and installation of all kinds of bathrooms. Whether you are looking for a traditional, modern or easy access bathroom, they can help you!” Leyland Market recently entered the Lancashire Tourism Awards and was shortlisted in the top three for the coveted Retail Experience Award. Although Leyland didn’t win, it was the ONLY Lancashire market to reach the finals, in itself, that is a fantastic achievement. As Paula commented earlier, the unavoidable impression is that Leyland Market genuinely does have ‘something for everyone.’ There is a great ‘family feel’ and sense of community amongst the Leyland Market stallholders, many of whom have been friends for years. The Market is open every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Please mention Leyland Leader when responding to advertisements
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Don’t Worry Be Happy Money Matters with Greg Heath of Derbyshire Booth Financial Management
How to build a sustainable retirement plan A Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) retirement income study has pointed to some of the issues faced by individuals with pensions who are approaching retirement. One in four Britons regret not starting to save for retirement earlier in life and therefore need to; 1. Take advice As people approach retirement, it is crucial they take advice. The FCA has reported that non-advised people almost always remain with their existing pension provider instead of shopping around. Obtaining professional advice will help secure the best retirement income product to meet a retiree’s needs, balancing their income needs against life expectancy and the need to invest for income, which is very different to investing for growth. 2. Think twice before disinvesting your pension Half of people are taking their pension savings out but not actually spending them. Instead, they are investing the proceeds into other products. This could be in cash, Individual Savings Accounts or buy-to-let properties. These actions will result in them giving up the advantages that pensions offer, such as future tax-free investment growth. Cash is unlikely to produce good long-term returns, and illiquid assets like property present their own risks. Obtaining financial advice will enable people to identify the right approach to investing for their individual needs that match their financial goals in the longer term. 3. Do you need to touch your pension? Pensions are not included in an individual’s estate on death, which means Inheritance Tax of up to 40% will not apply. They used to be subject to a separate ‘pensions death tax’ but this has been removed as part of the pension freedom reforms. Now any unused drawdown funds can be passed on and will be tax-free or taxed at the beneficiaries’ marginal rate of Income Tax. People need to consider whether it would be more tax-efficient to leave their pension invested and use other assets first. 4. Can you afford to retire early? Many people want to retire early, but it is important to ensure that won’t leave an income shortfall later on. A lot of people underestimate how long they will live for. Income requirements are thought to follow a ‘U shape’ in retirement, with the first phase being the most exciting. This is where people start to enjoy retirement, and the risk is that they get carried away with their spending. Spending then tends to fall as people become a
little less active and slow down, but costs may then go up in later life due to health issues, and care may be required. People should have a plan in place to see them all the way through retirement. 5. Don’t rule out an annuity purchase Drawdown has surged in popularity versus annuities. However, before going into drawdown, people should consider which option best suits their needs. For instance, if they cannot afford for their pension to run out, considering an annuity may be more appropriate.. 6. Consider your housing wealth Many people have a good deal of their wealth tied up in their home. Relying on their home in retirement is difficult, and accessing it isn’t always simple. However, it is possible to access that wealth through equity release schemes or downsizing. Source data: [1] Pension Geeks A PENSION IS A LONGTERM INVESTMENT. THE FUND VALUE MAY FLUCTUATE AND CAN GO DOWN, WHICH WOULD HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE LEVEL OF PENSION BENEFITS AVAILABLE. PENSIONS ARE NOT NORMALLY ACCESSIBLE UNTIL AGE 55. YOUR PENSION INCOME COULD ALSO BE AFFECTED BY INTEREST RATES AT THE TIME YOU TAKE YOUR BENEFITS. THE TAX IMPLICATIONS OF PENSION WITHDRAWALS WILL BE BASED ON YOUR INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES, TAX LEGISLATION AND REGULATION, WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN THE FUTURE. YOUR HOME OR PROPERTY MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE
Do you have any questions about your finances? Contact Greg Heath, Managing Director at Derbyshire Booth today on info@derbyshirebooth.com or telephone 01772 422004.
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Getting to Know You
Getting to Know You - a new feature, kicking off with Isobel Pickering, owner of Paces & Laces children’s shoe shop, a key member of Leyland Town Team and a women’s rugby international. Isobel Jane Pickering, born Burnley, married with two stepchildren Oliver and Emily and three fur babies - Belle, Mack and Mandy (dogs). Hero: My Mum, she can mend and fix anything. She’s always there when needed and will do anything for anyone, everyone loves her. Place to live: I’m a home bird, I wouldn’t live anywhere but Lancashire, less rain would be nice and more sunshine, though! Fear: Spiders! They make me do a panic dance everyone thinks it’s hilarious Holiday: You can’t beat a cosy UK holiday with the dogs, lovely walks and great little pubs/restaurants Changes to myself: To be more organised! Makes me angry: I’m mostly calm, anger is unusual but - once my nose flares, look out! Motivation at work: A desire to make my business the best it can be for customers and staff, which I love. To be here to fit shoes for the next generation, the children of the children I see now. Thing about career: I love meeting people, making them happy, watching the children growing up. We’ve seen quite a few children from being a bump to fitting first shoes. Proudest achievement: Representing my country at Rugby League and as a student at Rugby Union. Makes me laugh: My husband Andrew, he makes me laugh even when I’m trying to be grumpy with him. When I was small: I wanted to be a PE teacher Favourite sport: I love rugby, league and union, watching or playing. Nickname: Mostly Izzy, my Dad calls me Iso… Hobbies: Walking the dogs, Scuba Diving, visiting new places, watching crime dramas,
I’m playing rugby again with Leyland Warriors Ladies and loving it! Super power: Probably the ability to fly. Lottery win: I’d have to start doing it first. I’d buy an AC Cobra. Zoo animal: Elephants, they are so elegant and graceful and the babies are so cute, I love them! Dinner invitations: My Mum and Dad, Sir David Attenborough and Michael Palin. It would be fascinating hearing about their lives. Childhood memory: Working at a home in Llandudno - wearing rollerskates whilst zooming wheelchair bound residents up and down the promenade Full or empty: my glass is half empty. Desert Island items (3): A knife like Crocodile Dundee’s, bug spray and my husband, I suppose! School subject: PE, I loved the sport side and I’ve always been fascinated by how the human body works. First job: A residential home, which I loved, looking after residents, listening to their stories etc Never again: Never try to take anyone or anything for granted, You realise this as you get older. ………….thank you Izzy
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N & K HARVEY FUNERALS Independent Funeral Directors Caring and Professional Service 24 hours a day Private Chapels of Rest Day & Night Service Pre-Paid Funeral Plans For the personal and caring attention of Neil and Kath
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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 Baked Haddock Fillet Fish Recipe of the Month sponsored by The Fish Plaice
Serves four; ready in 30 minutes Ingredients 25g butter 1 tbsp oil 4 spring onions, sliced 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and diced 3 large vine-ripened tomatoes, de-seeded and diced 600g haddock fillet 75g fresh breadcrumbs Potato wedges, to serve Method 1 Pre-heat the oven to 200ยบC/Gas 6. Heat half the butter and oil in a pan and cook the spring onions and pepper over a low heat for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes. Season well. 2 While the vegetables are cooking, grease a shallow ovenproof dish
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Maison Cy Hair Studio Goldwell Pure Pigments now available at Maison Cy. This is a Goldwell Revolution in hair colour that gives • 63% more shine • Boosted colour 3x more intense 2x more resistant to fading It works by wrapping the hair shaft in Elumenated hair colour that gives a shine of multi tones with the movement of your hair.
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01772 431000 MAISON CY Hair Salon is supporting two of our beautifully selfless clients Jamie and Leon in raising money for St Catherine’s Hospice. They are taking part in the Dalai Lama Trek through the Indian Himalayas in October. To help raise funds, we will be doing a charity raffle with the chance of winning great prizes, including: • Goldwell hairdryer and diffuser • Goldwell products • Therapy products • Colour cut and blowdry • Night Sky Canopy Kit We will also be holding a Cake and Coffee Day on Saturday May 19 in the salon through the day with everyone more than welcome. At the end of the day the raffle winners will be drawn.
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Please call into the salon between now and May 19 to buy all your raffle tickets. All proceeds will be going to our very local, special and important St Catherine’s Charity. Please show your support for this fantastic cause and back our intrepid trekkers.
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G. G. Plumbing No Job Too Small! FULL CENTRAL HEATING & BOILER CHANGES COMPLETE BATHROOMS & TILING COOKERS & GAS HOBS LANDLORDS GAS CERTIFICATES CORGI REGISTERED
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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 Shepherd’s Pie Recipe of the Month sponsored by Whittakers Butchers Serves 6, Preparation time 10 mins; Cooking time: approx 1 hour; Oven Gas mark 4-5, 180-190°C, 350-375°F Ingredients 675g/1½lb lean, minced lamb; 15ml/1tbsp sunflower oil;1 medium onion, peeled, finely chopped; 1 large carrot, peeled, finely chopped; 100g/4oz green peas; 30ml/2tbsp plain flour; 30ml/2tbsp tomato ketchup; 30ml/2tbsp brown sauce; 30ml/2tbsp freshly chopped rosemary; 1 lamb stock cube, crumbled; 300-450ml/½-¾ pint hot, good lamb or vegetable stock, salt and pepper Topping: 675g/1½lb floury potatoes, peeled and cut into medium chunks; 450g/1½lb swede, peeled and cut into small chunks; 100ml/3½floz milk or single cream; 50g/2oz butter; 30-45ml/2-3tbsp freshly chopped parsley or chives Method 1 Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onion and carrot until soft but not coloured. 2 Add the mince in batches and cook for 5
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minutes until brown, on a moderate heat, turning frequently and mashing any large lumps with the back of a wooden spoon. Remove and discard half the oil. Stir in the peas. 3 Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, then add the ketchup, brown sauce, rosemary, lamb stock cube and lamb stock. Season. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer gently for 20 minutes. 4 Meanwhile, prepare the potato and swede topping. Place the potatoes and swede chunks in a large saucepan with boiling water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes. Drain and mash together with the milk or cream and butter. Season, if required and stir in the parsley or chives. 5 Spoon the meat filling into a 1.7L/3 pint ovenproof dish and pipe or spread the surface with the potato mixture. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until the top is brown. Selection of Ready Meals available
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J SMITH TREE SERVICES ALL KINDS OF TREES EXPERTLY FELLED, TOPPED AND PRUNED All kinds of Cherry, Fruit, Conifers & Silver Birch Trees carefully pruned. Apple and Pear Trees a Speciality. All Rubbish Removed - All Roots destroyed. Hedges pruned and trimmed.
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WRIGHTS OPTICIANS 5 Chapel Brow Leyland PR25 3NH 01772 424296 www.wrightsopticians.co.uk
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What is an OCT Scan? OCT deep tissue scanners are one of the latest diagnostic tools available in just some optical practices. These scans achieve high resolution pictures of the structural layers at the back of the eye to help the optometrist determine underlying conditions that you may be unaware of. This service is offered to all of our patients attending the practice during their eye examination. It means the optometrist can look for and diagnose early signs of eye related conditions, for example Age Related
Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, macular holes and many more conditions that can become a sight threatening issue to you. Having regular in-depth OCT scans can help us monitor certain eye related problems too. We do a minimum of 6 scans to make a thorough diagnosis. To book an OCT scan and eye test at Wrights Opticians, or just to talk to us regarding this service, please call today on 01772 424296. We are always happy to answer any questions!
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On examination, he was offered the scans but was a little reluctant. However, he had the OCT scans, and we are so glad he did! After the optometrist had assessed the scans, our patient was sent immediately to Lytham Eye Clinic to have a procedure to save his sight!
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We have highly qualified members of staff able to do eye examinations at your home, and if you are in need of new spectacles, we can bring a large section of frames to suit the patients needs at a time that is convenient with you! Please feel free to give Wrights Opticians a call on 01772 424296 with any questions
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NEIL CARSON LANDSCAPES (Established 1994) ● Flagged Driveways and Patios ● Garden Walls, Pillars and Steps ● Full Drainage of Saturated Lawns ● Pointing ● Fireplaces
Contact NEIL on (01772) 423229 or 07956 110396 For FREE visit and quotation
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Genuine Registered, Highly Qualified, Leading Spiritual Healer and Speaker
MARGUERITE RALPHS M.N.F.S.H Healer and Speaker who gets results! Registered as a professional spiritual healer, Marguerite offers a courteous, caring and sympathetic service with a success rate second to none. Vastly experienced as a healer, Marguerite also offers her service as a guest speaker to a variety of groups. Let Marguerite entertain and educate your group, revealing an insight into the workings of spiritual healing. With an enthusiastic and refreshing approach, Marguerite will leave any audience wanting to know more. Call now for an appointment. Qualifications in Trauma, Abuse, Bereavement Nationally recognised long-service award (if you are unwell, you must seek medical help)
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Growing Places with Growing Solutions Ltd of Leyland
plant nutrition products, manufactured, tried IF YOU want a great lawn in 2018 then talk to Peter Benson, Director of Growing and tested in-house. Solutions Ltd, Eccleston-based manufacturers and suppliers of lawns and plant treatment throughout the UK and beyond! This well-established family business , now based in Eccleston, are 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.
LAWN MAGIC Normally £7 Just for callers LAWN MAGIC - as used by leading groundsmen and gardeners across the UK and beyond. A premium product with ‘Premier League’ results. Call in and take advantage of our special offers - now is the time to grow and nurture that perfect lawn. Trading under the name Garden Wizard and marketing a revolutionary lawn feed known as Lawn Magic, they have become TV regulars, selling successfully via the shopping channels. And their friendly help and advice is literally on hand for local residents. Peter says: “After a very wet winter everyone has a problem with moss in their lawns. This is definitely the best time of year to attack the moss that is smothering your grass. “We are happy to supply the products you need at the lowest possible cost and give you FREE advice. Just call in and see us and pick up your FREE ‘Seven Simple Steps to a Nice Lawn.’ Ours is one feed for all seasons, there’s no need for separate Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter feeds.” Growing Solutions Ltd offer professional
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 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. We offer one feed - Plant Magic - for all seasons. There is absolutely no need for separate feeds for different plants. We also have the finest Professional potting compost available.
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Professional compost as sold on TV We have a great compost available, used by many of our customers for seedlings, young and mature plants. It is excellent for tubs and hanging baskets. May basket This compost sells on TV shopping channels at the price of 2 for £20, plus £5.95 p&p. Growing Solutions price June basket to local people is just 2 for £11 plus 1Kg of soil enhancer whilst stocks last - collect from the factory. A leaflet called "7 simple steps to a nice lawn" is available free of charge from the factory with no obligation this leaflet goes into a bit more but uncomplicated detail and of course we will give you free verbal advice as well. Growing Solutions are not a "pushy company" and the staff are very customer orientated so you can be sure of a friendly reception at the factory. Moss Magic can be obtained by the home user as well as the Professional.
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MOSS MAGIC FOR LAWNS £4 - 1 litre - 100 sq m treatment £15 - 5 litres - 500 sq m treatment
As well as advice on Moss we can also recommend the best feeds for your Lawn and your plants. 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. Growing Solutions manufacture their products in Leyland and all are equally applicable to professional playing surfaces and residential gardens. Peter and team have the knowledge, expertise and skills to help you get that dream lawn - ask for help and advice, they are waiting to work with you. How to find us Our premises are at 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.
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Looking after your individual child, their unique dreams, through our personalised care
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Large, varied outdoor area to enhance childrens learning Excellent bespoke facilities for under 2‛s Uniquely designed rooms provide diverse learning opportunities Qualified, dedicated staff with teacher led curriculum
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LEYLAND & FARINGTON CLUB since 1933
April 2018 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMME Saturday April 7 KYLE HARRISON First visit to our Club. Male vocalist, what a fantastic voice, make sure you miss this one! Saturday April 14 CHRIS STEWART Local lad with a great voice, another one not to miss Saturday April 21 DAVID CHARLES Another new one to our club. Great male vocalist Saturday April 28 JAYDEN ROBERTS 50s and 60s Guitar vocalist (soundalike) Resident compere and support act ‘ Mr Entertainment’ Eric Jones
New members £15 (no admin fee); A fine selection of beers, lagers and spirits, NEW - a selection of draught and cask ales; Function room for hire for parties, weddings, christenings etc; Large games room with two snooker tables; full bowling facilities, afternoon and evening bowling; snooker players welcome for Preston League; Winter games every Wednesday, call the club for details; Bingo - Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesday (afternoons) Saturdays
SKY SPORTS The place to watch all sports!
01772 463780 1 Derby Street, Leyland PR25 4NUU
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Getting to Know You
Getting to Know You - with Brian Ashman, man of many languages and Director of Leyland Festival Radio. From: Deal, Kent, to Leyland via London, Preston and Accrington. Hero: Choirmaster Gareth Malone, I admire the way he inspires, motivates and encourages people to give of their best. Place to live: Edinburgh - love the cool, fresh air, history, free museums and art galleries, open-on-oneside shopping street, excellent public transport, cultural vibrancy - everything! Fear: Flying or, to be accurate, crashing! I have never flown and probably never will. Family holiday: We used to go on Away Days to Folkestone, our town had few child-friendly facilities so it was a joy to travel on a train, visit amusements, dodgems, wooden motorboats etc. Grandma was a slot machine demon! Changes to myself: The ability to sing then I could join a Garthe Malone choir. Makes me angry: Not much, many things disappoint or sadden me eg: pure self-interest, selfishness, people who take no account of other’s needs, wishes or feelings. Motivation at work: The desire for success and personal fulfilment - when I get the chance, I am motivated by money! Thing about career: Don’t have a career, I’m retired from teaching and largely retired from translation. Thought I was going to be a man of leisure but seem to be busier than ever. Proudest accomplishment: Ongoing storyline of securing a community radio licence for Leyland and getting on air on FM in 2019. Makes me laugh: Count Arthur Strong ‘doyen of light entertainment, raconteur and bon viveur’ (Radio 4 series). Thinking about him makes me smile broadly. The poor man is ‘surrounded by half-wits’ you know! When I was small: As a shy child I wanted to be more extrovert, gregarious and self-confident (I still do!) Favourite sport: I’m allergic to sport. They’re mostly outside in the cold and wet and involve injury risk. Karaoke song: Beautiful Sunday by Daniel Boone happy and cheerful, relatively easy to ‘sing’ without people noticing the flat notes (they should all be singing along). Nickname: As a secondary school teacher years ago, I was nicknamed Hippy Jesus. No idea why! Hobbies: If I had hobby time I might make things out of wood - most of my free time is devoted to the aim of bringing community radio to Leyland.
Super power: Power to stop time, so I could get things done sooner. Lottery win: I’d think carefully how to spend a tenner. Zoo animal: My favourite is the little known (and completely imaginary) wild dogosaurus. Dinner invitations: Jimmy Young - hosted a daily BBC magazine show for over 40 years; Ray Moore - created an imaginary twilight world on early morning radio; Roger Day - veteran Radio Caroline presenter ‘your thinner record spinner’; Tony Allan - (Granada TV, Radio Caroline etc) masterful radio communicator. My radio heroes. Childhood memory: My favourite aunt and uncle lived nearby, we were free to wander in and out or their house anytime - feelings of total welcome and acceptance. Full or empty - Always full, my cup runneth over! Desert Island items (3): Solar powered generator, short wave radio transmitter, tape-recorder with a prerecorded message ‘Help, I’m stuck on a desert island, please come and get me off.’ School subject: German - it was taught in a logical, progressive manner, I knew I could excel in it. First job: a youth hostel in Netherlands, cooking, cleaning, booking in guests, buying supplies etc. I enjoyed talking to guests - I had learnt German at school and taught myself Dutch, which came in handy. Never again: work in a fish processing plant filleting fish. It was impossible to get the smell off clothes, skin and hair. Looking forward to most: Launching FM community radio in Leyland in 2019, lots to do before the launch, but will be wonderful to get things sorted and start broadcasting to a wider audience. www.leylandfestivalradio.com
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Rebecca Hall - 01772 523598 To advertise call 01772 432963 or email keith@leylandleader.com
Leyland Leader Community Page Chair based exercise Every Wednesday morning 10.30 -11.30am at the Priory Club, Broadfield Drive Leyland, Age Concern Central Lancashire hold a chair based exercise class. With popular local tutor Elaine Dewhurst. Cost £4.00 Ring 01772 321868 for more informaƟon or just turn up.
St Andrews Church A Golden Evening of Music
ORGAN RECITAL With Stuart Whillis Thursday April 26 Donations to Churches Together in Leyland.
ORTHODOX CHURCH OF THE HOLY APOSTLES Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain
403 Leyland Lane, Leyland, PR25 1TA 07738 870750 or 01772 437029 www.holy-apostles.org.uk
LENT and ORTHODOX EASTER - PASCHA Services in English with some Greek 10:30am Sundays – Holy Liturgy 7:00pm Wednesdays 7:00pm Holy Week from Monday 2nd April Every Evening 7:00pm Great and Holy Friday 6th April 11:00am - Royal Hours 7:00pm – Burial of Christ Paschal Services Saturday 7th April 10:00am – Liturgy of St Basil 9:00pm – Book of Acts 11:30pm – Midnight Hour Midnight - Proclamation of the Resurrection followed by Paschal Liturgy
Community Café Leyland Methodist Church Every Wednesday Come along and enjoy food and drink and company among friends
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN LEYLAND Celebrating their GOLDEN JUBILEE Display in the South Ribble Museum, Church Road, Leyland April 3-28 SILVER FOXES BINGO CLUB Fox Lane Sports & Social Club Every Sun, Tues, Thurs 7-10pm All welcome, for more information, call Marlene 01772 435326
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Accountants Finton Doyle McGinty Demack Aerials/Alarms/CCTV A1 Skyscope SBC Alarms Architect Homeplan Designs Auctioneers Warren & Wignall Blinds Sovereign Blinds Bottle gas Chorley Bottle Gas Builder Ascroft Builders Bricks ‘N’ Mortar James & Son Nelson Builders RDT Construction Builders’ Merchants C&W Berry Ltd Butchers Whittakers Car Repairs Car Fix The Garage Carpets, Cleaning and Care Flooring Firm Bill Whyte Floorcoverings Wrennalls Charity/Church Notices Age Concern Childcare Orchard House Stonehouse Childcare Cleaning Services Wrennalls Coach Travel Ava Travel Counselling Marguerite Ralphs Decorating Services Mark Arthington John Davis Howard Leggett Colin Rawlinson Chris Thompson Décor Ltd Domestic Appliance Repairs HS Domestics Electrician Beneil Electrical Cowley Electricals Leyland Electrician Steven Dunderdale Telford Electrical Estate Agents/Lettings Brian Pilkington Financial Services Derbyshire Booth Fireplaces Leyland Fireplace Centre Fish Merchants The Fish Plaice Funeral Services N & K Harvey Funerals
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Furniture Crown Furniture 38,39 Gardening Services MW Garden Maintenance 28 Gates and Railings Leyland Lane Wrought Iron 9 Graphic Design Enterprize Web Design & Print 84 Hairdresser, Beauty Maison Cy 54 Sandra Roberts 4 Vanilla 8 Handymen SBC Handyman 84 Home Care Independent Living 12,13 Jewellery Atkinson’s Jewellers 4 Joinery J D Hull 37 Lyndon Wilson Joinery 15 New Heights 49 Taylor Joinery 83 Kitchens, Bedrooms, Bathrooms Croston Plumbing 29,66 GB Kitchens & Bathrooms 61 Kirk & Ward 65 Kitchen Design Direct 75 Kitchen Wizard 31 Landscaping, driveways, patios, fencing Dave Delbridge 6 David Chany 79 Drive Revive 47 Neil Carson 70 Ultimate Driveways 52 Lawn Care/plant food Growing Solutions 76,77 Loft Conversion/Ladders New Heights 49 More Than Loft Ladders 73 Mortgages Euxton Mortgage Market 5 Opticians Eyesentials 24,53 Wright’s Opticians 62,63 Oven Cleaning Ovenclean Lancashire 67 Physiotherapy Leyland Physiotherapy 25 Plastering/Tiling Accurate Tiling 37 TH Plastering 6 Colin Rawlinson 31 Mark Taylor 20 Plumbing & Heating Services Croston Plumbing 29,66 G G Plumbing 56 JCM Plumbing 59 JR Monks 61 M S Clayton 17 Property Maintenance Dave Delbridge 6 FM Property Maintenance 75 SJF Property Maintenance 9 Restaurant Hallmark Leyland Hotel 18,19
Roofing Services Paramount Roofing 16 Shoe Repairs Towngate Shoe Repairs 8 Slimming Slimming World 22 Social Club Fox Lane Club 58 Leyland & Farington Club 81 Solicitors Birchall Blackburn 57,74,88 G H Lee & Co 64 Taxi Services Avacab/Leyland Taxis 14 Training Centaur Training 80 M.A.D. 79 Tree Surgery PJR Tree Service 56 Jim Smith 61 John Sutcliffe 21 Upholstery Aztec Furnishings 73 Windows, Conservatories & Doors Cloudy 2 Clear 41 Lyndon Wilson Joinery 15 Misty Window 7 Select Windows 55 Taylor Joinery 83 Window Fix 25 Window Cleaning Sharples Window Cleaning 36
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