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Millercare - the mobility and healthcare specialists, here in Leyland When the time comes to ask for a helping hand, trust family business Millercare in Leyland to make life just that little bit easier. This mobility specialist and healthcare product company has been in business for more than 60 years, providing a wide range of items to help maintain freedom, independence and dignity. The Leyland branch, on Towngate (opposite TESCO), has only recently opened and joins ten other locations across the North West. Friendly and expert staff offer advice on an extensive range of aids for better living and a wide variety of lifestyle solutions, from beds and bathing accessories, scooters to slippers, wheelchairs and walking aids. We have a dedicated free car park located at the back of the store before browsing in the spacious showroom, which has good access. Branch manager Paul Chapman and the team are always on hand to offer helpful words of advice and discuss requirements, a friendly face when you need it most. Paul said: “We’ve got a new, large, well equipped showroom in Leyland and we’d like to invite customers to browse round and pick up a FREE 132-page catalogue to take home, Most of our prices are VAT Free. “We have excellent links with the NHS, professional bodies, local charities and organisations, so if we can’t help a customer there and then, we can always point them in the right direction. “For complete peace of mind, a dedicated service centre is open
365 days a year, staffed with trained engineers on hand to service and repair a range of products. The company is the only official Stannah dealer in the Leyland area and customers can also purchase a scooter or powered wheelchair from the company while taking advantage of the nationally recognised Motability scheme. Paul added: “We can arrange for a noobligation home visit to suit customers, there is absolutely no pressure to buy if a customer decides against it. Peace of mind comes with every purchase, with a range of service and insurance programmes available, including warranties from 12 months to 5 years” “What’s more, we offer an excellent part exchange scheme. Coupled with competitive prices and a range of opening offers and loyalty schemes, it’s well worth popping down to the new Leyland branch and take a look around. “We offer our customers a Freephone number so that they can call to speak to us about what they need and what we can offer”. Millercare Mobility Specialists is at – 51-53 Towngate; Leyland; PR25 2FQ 01772 455210 or 0800 840 0410 leyland@millercare.co.uk www.millercare.co.ukThe showroom is open Mon -Fri 9am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm.
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Driving into the future with Avacab and Leyland Taxis
FAIR play! Or should it be fare play? Perhaps it’s no surprise - the merger of two of Leyland’s leading employers is probably THE local business success story of recent times. In November 2015 Avacab and Leyland Taxis, two iconic local companies, joined together after many years of direct competition for fares. The Ava Group, which also includes Ava Coach and Ava Travel, now employs over 250 people in the borough and is continuing to grow. “As far as the taxis were concerned, the merger brought instant steamlining of operations, greater efficiency in response times, less ‘dead’ mileage and more. It was immediately better all round for both drivers and their passengers.” So says Geoff Dearden, Operations Manager for the group. “We are now operating over 100 frontline taxis in South Ribble and beyond, along with an interest in a further 100 which are mainly concerned with school and community services. “Ava Coach and the Travel Group operates more than 20 ultra modern luxury coaches, including wheelchair accessible buses, with the capacity to move up to 87 passengers.” The Ava Group is investing around £1m annually in coaches and a rolling replacement programme for its older vehicles. Phil Briggs, former manager with Leyland Taxis and now very much involved in managing the new operation, added: “You will see our bright taxis around town, they carry both logos and phone numbers. People recognise them, they are all relatively new,
reliable and all comply with the company’s rigorous standards. Each one provides a great service.” The town centre offices on Hough Lane have been transformed into a travel agency/tour HQ for the travel side but continues to double up as a place to book taxis (24/7) for local runs, airport shuttles and beyond. Supporting the group is an ever growing small army of mechanics with servicing and garaging units at Moss Side. The merger of Leyland’s leading taxi firms completed the vision of Paul Tattersall, MD of Avacab and is proving to be a stroke of genius. Geoff Dearden commented: “Paul’s dream has made complete sense. Now we have just one major company offering all–round better services to the public. “The two staffs have combined quickly and we are now one big ‘family’ which is continually growing. Indeed, the travel and holiday side of the business has taken off in phenomenal fashion, we continue to be extremely busy on this front. “That said, we are never complacent and we are constantly reviewing and looking to improve our services.” It’s a great story and one which is ongoing as the new ‘joint’ company is moving forward at a pace - which is only what you’d expect from a major employer in the travel industry. Fare comment!
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Accurate Tiling & Plastering For reliable, friendly and professional service. All aspects of plastering and tiling work skillfully carried out
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5th Annual Leyland Health Mela 2016
“HEALTHY citizens are the greatest asset any country can have.” So said the great statesman Winston Churchill - and it’s hard to disagree. What could possibly be more important than your health and well-being? On September 17 the Fifth Annual Leyland Health Mela will be staged at the Academy @ Worden, Westfield Drive, Leyland. ‘Mela’ is a Sanskrit word for ‘gathering’ or ‘fete.’ In this case, it’s a health-focused gathering with the emphasis on fun, and fellowship. The Health Mela is a unique event, bringing together health professionals, like -minded organisations, NHS Trusts and voluntary bodies bound together by a common desire to promote knowledge, awareness and general well being. Along with opportunities for a FREE Health MOT, with FREE risk assessments and counselling, there will be access, via stalls manned by specialists, to information on healthy lifestyles to keep all the family fighting fit. The agenda is serious - an annual check on residents’ health and more - but it’s also a fun-packed, family–friendly affair. For the children, there’s fun and games, treasure hunt, football shoot out, teddy bear clinic, meet the magician, bouncy castle, slide, special effects face painting, a colouring competition and lots more. With community news, ideas, information, food and drink (healthy options, of course), entertainment, practical demonstrations, there’s bound to be something for everyone. Plus, it’s all FREE, including admission and parking. The Health Mela is one of a series organised across the region (and nationwide) by the National Forum for Health and Wellbeing (NFHW), a voluntary organisation. The popular Leyland Mela is presented in partnership with the Rotary Club of Leyland, who
are passionate about community engagement and wellbeing. Along with the Health Mela, Rotary Club of Leyland support Leyland Festival and organise an Annual Duck Race, raising substantial funds for charity. Professor Romesh Gupta OBE, Chairman of NFHW, said: “The Health Mela concept is widely regarded by UK health professionals and often cited as an example of best practice in community health engagement.” The partnership between NFHW and the region’s Rotary Clubs has resulted in substantial funding being granted for many community-based health initiatives. “In Leyland it has led to wide-ranging links, based on the theme of the Health Mela, being forged between the Academy@Worden and a secondary school in India.” The Health Mela aims to engage and empower the community to lead healthy lifestyles, providing free health checks advice and personal counselling. It serves to encourage the public to make effective and informed use of health resources. The 5th Annual Leyland Health Mela is between 11am and 4pm Saturday September 17 - if you’re healthy, you can be happy!
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SANDRA ROBERTS HAIR SALON 10 Chapel Brow, Leyland
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General Building Contractors
Any kitchen, any design, competitive quotations available
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Restaurant Review
with Da Vinci Wine Bar and Restaurant In the 11 years we have been producing Leyland Leader, the restaurants at Wellington Park - a landmark Leyland business - have changed identities several times. The latest, Da Vinci Wine Bar & Restaurant, opened in a blaze of publicity in 2012 and has since undergone further refurbishment. A recent visit saw us well looked after, no change there, but the introduction of dividing walls and dining booths alongside traditional tables with brightly
coloured seating, gave an altogether fresh, warm and welcoming feel - it’s delightfully different somehow. The menu, too, is different, promising to provide guests with ‘the best of authentic BRITALIAN (British/Italian) cuisine, combining fresh quality ingredients with the best in hospitality. The ultra modern original Da Vinci wine bar still exists, as does the comfortable welcome area - perfect for pre-dinner drinks and menu perusal. An ordinary Thursday night and several tables were occupied, the sounds of happy diners enjoying the ambience is always encouraging when you approach a dining area.
For starters, we opted for the surf and turf opposites. Across the table it was meatballs in tomato sauce. ‘Homemade food is healthy food’ the menu boasts I’m not sure that is always the case, but in this instance a healthy portion of homemade meatballs was deemed to be delicious - and extremely generous. Likewise, my garlic prawns were fine specimens, delightful, piping hot’ juicy and succulent, well pleasing - though the side of lightly toasted ‘Sunblest’ seemed out of place. However, on reflection Gamberini (prawns) and sliced white bread is the ultimate in ‘Britalian’ is it not? A wine bar needs an impressive wine list and Da Vinci offers a wide choice, something for everyone I would hope. To accompany our mains, Da Vinci style fish and poultry, a crisp Italian white wine seemed the natural choice. Pinot Grigio Fabiano was our choice. Described thus: Typical Pinot Grigio with a brilliant straw yellow colour with an almond aftertaste. Its bouquet is intense and characteristic of the best in Pinot Grigio.’ It certainly hit the spot for us, beautifully Italian.
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‘...extensive in choice and reasonably priced…’ The pizza and pasta options are extensive in choice and reasonably priced, everything you would expect from a discerning Italian restaurant - they also looked tempting as we watched them delivered to nearby tables. For another day, perhaps. Pollo Alla Crema Chicken with Cream? Correct, and lots of it, chicken that is. A superb portion of moist chicken breast pieces arrived in a creamy sauce laced with mushrooms and onions. Extremely tasty, it was accompanied by seasonal vegetables, in this case cauliflower, green beans and roasted new potatoes. Branzino al Caroccia, that’s Pan-seared seabass with a red pepper puree and chargrilled tomato sauce was our other choice. Two fine seabass fillets, superbly dressed with the red peppers and tomatoes made an impression on arrival at our table. Seabass are the most gentle of fish and on this occasion were slightly overcooked - the flavours were fine but perhaps not as subtle as they might have been - and the accompanying vegetables overwhelmed the centrepiece.
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Top marks for service, top marks for hospitality, portion control was five star probably too much food, if truth be told. We were well satisfied. Avid readers of our reviews will be aware that we only take desserts in the interests of investigative journalism. Once again, despite being ‘more than full’ after two courses, we took the plunge. Our friendly hosts recommended the Tiramisu, the classic coffee-flavoured creamy Italian dessert and though it wasn’t on the menu, Sticky Toffee Pudding was introduced into the equation - it had to be! Tiramisu and Sticky Toffee, along with coffee and mints provided the final ‘Britalian’ touch to our evening at Da Vinci Wine Bar & Restaurant. Da Vinci is open seven nights a week, offers an extensive Carvery through Sunday afternoons - and there is a tempting Greek cuisine option every Monday evening. Why not give them a try?
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Strictly Legal - A monthly legal advice column with Birchall Blackburn Law 10 reasons to use lawyers accredited by Solicitors for the Elderly
The decisions and plans you make now will have a huge impact on your later life. Getting them right is essential. Older Client Care Practice Award is accredited by Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE), and recognises those who can effectively interpret complex legal guidance in a sensitive and compassionate way and respect clients’ needs and wishes. At Birchall Blackburn Law, Anna-Marie Knipe, Kristina Smith, Eve Austin, Cathy MacCracken and Rosemary Johns have all passed the assessment, gaining recognition for their wealth of knowledge in wills, probate, trusts, tax planning and Lasting Powers of Attorney. A ‘Solicitors for the Elderly’ accredited lawyer is an expert in older client law and will ensure you get the best possible legal advice for your future. Solicitors for the Elderly accredited lawyers: 1. Know their stuff Our members are qualified solicitors, barristers and legal executives who specialise in advising older and vulnerable people, their families and carers. 2. Have years of experience SFE lawyers have substantial experience built up over many years of focussing on this area of law. 3. Are independently accredited SFE lawyers have all undertaken additional specialist training in older client law to qualify for the Older Client Care in Practice Award, which is independently accredited. 4. Follow a strict code of conduct SFE lawyers understand the issues affecting older and vulnerable clients and follow a strict code of practice that has respect and dignity at its heart.
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5. Speak in a language you understand There is so much jargon in the legal profession, SFE lawyers communicate in clear straightforward language to make sure you understand everything you’re signing. 6. Are part of a community of experts SFE lawyers have Anna-Marie Knipe a community of more than 1500 members to draw on, so no matter how complex or sensitive your case, you will receive the best possible legal advice. 7. Safeguard your interests An SFE lawyer is committed to providing affordable, high quality legal advice, and will ensure any decisions are your own. 8. Understand the bigger picture SFE lawyers understand the wider, and often sensitive, issues around health, care and family that might affect your plans for later life. 9. Offer the best possible care and support SFE lawyers care. They go above and beyond to provide support that is tailored to your needs and individual circumstances. 10. Get you the best possible outcome Ultimately, choosing an SFE lawyer means you’ll be guided through this complex and sensitive area of law and will enable you to lay solid foundations to protect you and your loved ones in later life.
Please feel free to contact Anna-Marie on 01772 427610 or by email amknipe@birchallblackburn.co.uk
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With The Flooring Firm of Leyland
WHEN it comes to ‘flooring’ the opposition, The Flooring Firm will tell you they have got all angles covered – and now they have regional recognition to prove it! The Flooring Firm, based at Towngate, Leyland, was recently recognised for its customer service in the north by the UK’s market leader in luxury vinyl flooring, Karndean Designflooring. Owner Michael Harwood is understandably delighted. Karndean looks to recognise the success of its nationwide retailer network with a monthly award scheme looking at customer service and overall performance in each region. Michael Harwood explained: “We do the very best we can for every customer, but this came out of the blue and we’re delighted to receive our award from Karndean. To be nominated the best in the region is fantastic and a real credit to everyone here.” Michael has been ‘in carpets’ all his life and what he doesn’t know about flooring probably isn’t worth knowing. He grew up in Adlington, his father was in carpets and flooring and for many years Michael worked in the family business in Chorley before setting up The Flooring Firm in Leyland in 2002. He said: “Your floor is the base of your home life and your choice determines the look of your home and how you wish to use
The Flooring Firm manager Jackie Brook with Michael Harwood and the award
it. You can’t change it like you might change your furniture The choices within Karndean Designflooring are vast and it means so much to get it right. We pride ourselves on how we guide that process from design through to the installation. “It all starts in the shop and hopefully, this award proves we have got that crucial bit right! “I think personal service, friendly help and advice and customer satisfaction are very important. To be recognised on a regional level by a globally renowned company such as Karndean is just brilliant.”
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Vanilla is a small, friendly salon that focuses on providing a professional and individual service. Whatever your hair type, we listen, consider and create. Blow dry to restyle, wedding hair to child’s hair, men’s cuts to hair treatments Opening Hours: Monday 9.30am -4pm (telephone appointments
Special Offers: £5 off when you spend £15 or more within the salon 25% off with stylist Beth Wednesdays & Thursdays *Terms and conditions apply
Models required for trainee Alicia - phone salon for bookings To advertise call 01772 432963 or email keith@leylandleader.com
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Care in Your OWN Home ASK AMANDA!
Amanda Singleton is the Registered Manager for Independent Living, she answers you questions
DO YOU CARRY OUT PRIVATE HOME CARE? ANSWER: YES. We now focus exclusively on people who pay for their care privately, or control a personal budget. We enjoy working with you to meet your needs, you decide what type of service you want, at what time of day you want it, the time we spend with you, and your preferred carers. Because we can devote time to our customers and their families we believe that this leads to high quality service. We know exactly who you are, what your care history is, and your likes and dislikes. Therefore we are more likely to understand your requirements. If you have any issues with your care, or would like a private discussion we are more than happy to visit your home, or if you prefer you can visit our offices. We find that someone’s needs can change rapidly, and as a private care company we can react quickly to help. We can often put in place changes and or visit you on the same day you contact us. If care is funded by public bodies they have a rigid systems and a high level of demand it may take them time to complete a reassessment and for the finance department to agree funding. As a private provider we know some of our customers want the certainty of a fixed care pattern every week, for example they may want a call very day at 9am. On the other hand many of our customers and their families have busy lives, family may not be local and as a result they also want a flexible service. It is common for our customers to need changes to their support with less than 24 hours’ notice - we pride ourselves on offering flexibility, trying our best to help at short notice even if this means providing overnight care on the day requested!
If we can help with general care, or overnight support please call me 01257 696 050 Overnight & 24 hour care Personal Care – washing, bathing etc Companionship Transport and Days Out Housekeeping Parkinsons, Stroke, Cancer & Memory loss support and much more ...
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LEYLAND & FARINGTON CLUB since 1933
AUGUST 2016
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMME
Saturday August 6 SABINE Vocal Comedienne. The funny lady with the big voice. 1st visit to our club Saturday August 13 KEVIN ANTHONY Welcome return for this great male vocalist Saturday AUGUST 20 PRESIDENT’S DAY with evening entertainment starring GREG BERRY dynamic vocal entertainer Saturday August 27 ELAINE B BAILEY First visit to our club for this superb vocalist 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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Maison Cy Hair Studio
NEW BONDPRO + from Goldwell
Ensure exceptional hair quality After lightening and colour services and reach a new level of colour expertise
Call in for special offers
Visit The Beauty Bar @ Maison Cy With Beauty Therapist Natalie, ask about Special Offers
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August Offer Goldwell Elixir Oil Treatment ÂŁ6 while stocks last
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Leyland Lane Wrought Iron Gates & Railings
Made to Measure, Free Estimates, Measuring Service Optional Galvanising or High Quality Undercoat Sand Blasting and Respraying Service Based at Leyland Lane Nurseries, 610 Leyland Lane, Leyland
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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 Hake with Lemon and Butter Sauce Fish Recipe of the Month sponsored by The Fish Plaice
Serves four; Ingredients 4 x 175g hake fillets, skin on and boned 1tbsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper 50g butter ½ lemon 1tbsp chopped mixed herbs (parsley, chives, tarragon)
fillets. Transfer to warmed plates while you make the sauce.
3 Add the rest fo the butter to the frying pan and allow it to gently melt over a moderate heat. When it has melted, add a squeeze of lemon juice and the herbs, Method swirling to combine. Season to taste. Spoon the sauce over the 1 Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan fillets and serve with steamed and add the seasoned hake fillets,skin broccoli and sauteed new side down. Cook for a couple of minutes potatoes. until the skin is just beginning to crisp, then add little knobs of butter to the pan Leyland Market around each hake fillet and cooke for Tuesday, Friday, Saturday another couple of minutes until the skin is crisp. 2 Turn the hake fillets over and cook for 3-4 minutes until cooked through. This will depend on the thickness of the
01772 641955
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Quality Plasterer Domestic and Commercial based in Leyland
All aspects of plastering undertaken
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Internal plastering External rendering Coving Drylining Re-skims Screeding Tiling Building maintenance
T: 01772 460421 M: 07881 485271 www.thplastering.com
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Brand New Menu check out our Special deals and full A la Carte choices The Railway at Leyland 1 Preston Road, Leyland PR25 4NT
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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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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
www.ncstonewalling.co.uk 28 Stanley Road ● Farington ● Leyland PR25 4RH Efficient and Reliable Service - No Gimmicks 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 Lamb shoulder and baby roast potatoes
Recipe of the Month sponsored by Whittakers Butchers Serves 4 Ingredients 1.2kg shoulder of lamb 20ml olive oil Juice of 1 lemon 100ml white wine 1 small onion ,chopped ½tsp basil ½tsp rosemary 1 garlic clove finely chopped 1 bay leaf 2tbsp parsley, chopped Salt and ground black pepper 750g new potatoes 25ml (1fl oz) vegetable oil Method 1 In a large bowl mix together the garlic, onion, parsley, thyme, rosemary and basil, seasoning, bay leaf, lemon juice and white wine. Add the lamb shoulder, coat well and marinate in the fridge for 12 hours.
start to become tender, they need to stay quite firm so don’t overcook them. Remove the shoulder from the marinade and place in a roasting tin, add 125ml water. Reserve the marinade liquid for cooking. 3 Preheat the oven to 200°C. Slow cook the lamb basting with the marinade regularly over 2 hours. Add a little more liquid to stop the dish from drying out. 30 minutes before the end of cooking, toss the potatoes in olive oil and roast in the oven with the lamb. Serve the shoulder of lamb on a bed of roasted baby potatoes.
2 Wash the potatoes and cook for 15 minutes in a pan of salted boiling water until they
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There’s no place like home
Home Visits with Wrights Opticians of Leyland
With our population becoming older, people are more likely to find themselves, or someone they know, unable to get out of their homes safely. This makes life very difficult for all concerned when it comes to attending clinical appointments. We all know GP's will come out on a home visit to see a patient - but did you know Wrights Opticians of Chapel
of a physical or mental illness or disability, or due to age related infirmaries. The NHS will usually cover the entire cost of the eye exam and Wrights Opticians do not have a call out charge for the travel time. Wrights Opticians can test patients in the comfort and safety of their own home, whether that's a private house, or in a nursing home. We perform all the usual examinations you would have if Brow, Leyland, offer a home visit eye testing service for the attending the practice on Chapel Leyland area? Brow in Leyland. We look for This service is available to cataracts, test for glaucoma and everyone who is genuinely diseases and thoroughly check 'housebound' - whether because your vision in the normal ways. To advertise call 01772 432963 or email keith@leylandleader.com
‘...Leyland’s longest established Opticians..’ When it comes to choosing new glasses or having new lenses into your existing frame, one of the Dispensing Opticians from Wrights, will call at your home at a convenient time and bring an extensive range of frames for you to choose from. You will benefit from the same great value for money as you would get at the Chapel Brow practice. Again there is no call out charge for the Dispensing Opticians visit. Your glasses will then be fully fitted for your comfort and enjoyment. If you know anyone who is unable to safely leave their homes, or you yourself need an
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eye test in the comfort of your own living room - please do contact us at the practice on 01772 42 42 96. We'd be very happy to come out and see you. “I can highly recommend the service I had from Derek (the optometrist) and Sarah (dispensing optician), they were exemplary, very professional in every way.” (Ms G of Farington.)
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Brexit and your Finances
Money Matters with Derbyshire Booth Financial Management Ltd The Leave campaign won in England and Wales, while every council in Scotland saw Remain majorities. The referendum turnout was 71.8%, with more than 30 million people voting. It was the highest turnout in a UKwide vote since the 1992 general election. But what could this mean to our finances? It goes without saying that investors are going to have to hold on to their nerves. The markets have clearly been shocked by the decision, and, although unsettled, investors should look through this period of uncertainty and focus on longerterm opportunities. There will be challenges in the near term, and there is likely to be a period of uncertainty as the exact terms of Britain’s exit from Europe are negotiated. There needs to be a period of managing political uncertainty, ensuring the UK enters negotiations feeling economically strong rather than weak. STERLING The value of sterling on Monday June 28 fell to a 31-year low, its lowest since mid-1985, taking losses to 11.8% since the June 23 vote. Given all the uncertainty, investors are pricing in a rate cut this year, with some analysts expecting the Bank of England to consider quantitative easing to provide a buffer for the economy. Within days of the Brexit result, gilt yields hit record lows with the 10-year benchmark dropping below 1%. Many analysts expect the value of the pound to fall significantly in the medium term. A weaker pound means that buying goods or services from other countries will become more expensive, inflation will therefore be higher and goods being sold to other countries will become cheaper for the buyers. Wages The economic effects of leaving the EU could cause unemployment to rise in the UK which would reduce the pressure for wage growth. The Treasury estimated that wages will be between
2.8% and 4% lower at the point of maximum impact. However, if the UK remains a member of the EU for at least another two years, much will depend on economic performance during this period. The Economy In the event that economic growth is slower outside the EU in the short term, the Government’s income could fall, leaving it with less money to spend. There have been estimates of the size of that possible shortfall varying between £28bn and £44bn by 2019/20. Ultimately, the UK’s economic growth and potential budget shortfalls will very much depend on the precise nature of trade agreements and whether the UK will be a member of the European Economic Area (EEA). One further option the Government may consider is not to keep its earlier target to balance the books by 2020, known as the ‘fiscal mandate’. This would enable decisions to be made as whether to maintain benefit payments at current levels. Interest Rates The governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney, speaking soon after David Cameron on Friday June 24, stopped short of announcing an increase in interest rates to defend the pound, which would have affected millions of households on tracker-style or variable rate mortgages. Instead Mr Carney has promised £259bn QE to calm the markets. Property Some uncertainty and concerns from consumers could lead to a stalling in the housing market, although it will take a longer period to see the full economic effects of Brexit. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced that Brexit could result in the fall in house prices, and this was on the expectation that the cost of mortgages may rise.
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‘...keep this event in perspective…’ Investments Maintaining a long-term perspective is the key to investment success. As was widely predicted, a vote to leave the EU wiped billions off companies’ share prices. Low interest rates and volatile stock markets are likely to be the order of the day for the foreseeable future, and any rise in interest rates would be good news for savers. However, it’s important to keep this event in context. This is far from the global financial crisis of 2008, but the decision to leave the European Union sparked volatility across asset classes. In terms of specific sectors, banking, airlines and construction experienced the biggest falls in share prices. Impulse decisions For investors that have no immediate need to withdraw money, they should remain invested, especially if they are genuinely investing and not speculating. Making impulse decisions, such as selling much too low out of fear, can be very costly in the long run. Even though there had been falls in the FTSE 100 (and then recovered), and more significantly to the FTSE 250 since the EU referendum result, it’s also important not to lose sight of buying opportunities. The golden rule when investing is to buy low and sell high. With the massive amount of uncertainty surrounding Brexit and its potential long-term effects, now may be a good time for adventurous investors to add appropriate stocks selling at all-time lows to their portfolios. For people years from retirement, they have lots of time for these securities to rebound and need to keep calm and carry on. Investment success While the knee-jerk reactions will continue to make headlines, history has shown that maintaining a long-term perspective is the key to investment success. Although there has been a significant slide downwards in sterling, it’s worth remembering that the UK has previously endured sharp devaluations before, notably following the ejection of the pound from the European
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Exchange Rate mechanism (ERM) and in the aftermath of the banking crisis, resulting in periods of economic expansion. LARGEST ECONOMY The UK is the fifth largest economy in the world, and, looking at the fundamentals, more than 70% of FTSE 100 earnings are international in nature and so are little affected by any weakness in the UK domestic economy stemming from the vote. It is important that investors’ portfolios are well diversified and a long-term perspective is maintained, and investors should be careful not to be drawn into any hysteria – a multi-asset approach will enable investors to protect capital and drive long-term returns in the future. The UK’s exit from the European Union after 43 years surprised markets. It is important to keep this event in context – this is far from the global financial crisis of 2008. This is a time for investors to concentrate on long-term fundamentals and to remain focused on meeting their investment goals. If you want to discuss your particular situation post-Brexit to ensure that your plans remain on track, please contact us. Do you have any questions about your finances? Contact Derbyshire Booth today on info@derbyshirebooth.com or telephone 01772 422 004. Greg Heath is Managing Director of Derbyshire Booth Financial Management Ltd
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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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Growing Places with Growing Solutions Ltd of Leyland
plant nutrition products, manufactured, tried IF YOU want a great lawn in 2016, 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
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
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.
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. We have moved Our new 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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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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● INTERNAL/EXTERNAL JOINERY ● FITTED BEDROOMS
Ken Roughley
Carpenter & Joiner with 30 years’ experience
● KITCHEN DESIGN & FITTING ● UPVC WINDOWS ● BATHROOM INSTALLATION ● PLASTERING & TILING ● PAINTING & DECORATING ● SPECIAL RATES FOR OAPS All aspects of home improvements undertaken by qualified tradesmen
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Now Open on Leyland Market, Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays Children’s Dance Wear and Dance Shoes, Gymnastics Wear, Bags and Accessories
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Day Nursery
Call or phone for more information or a brochure ● Providing care for children 0-5 years in a homely environment ● Close knit family run business ● 15 hours free sessions for 3-5 year olds ● Places available for all ages
Sarah’s Ark has an Open Door Policy, call in and see us anytime, we look forward to welcoming you. * Conditions apply, call us for details
Hollands Farmhouse, Wigan Road, Leyland PR25 5UD Next to Leyland Golf Club
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I Love the Small Jobs Other Plumbers Hate Reliable ● Qualified Competitively Priced Free Estimates ● No Call Out Fee Leaks ● Bursts ● Blocks ● Taps Radiator Moves ● Toilets ● Basins Etc... Also Bathroom & Shower Installationsout
M.S. Clayton Plumbing 01772 458900 - 07812 342041
We are a Leyland based family run company with a good reputation in the area. We pride ourselves on reliability and quality workmanship. We offer a wide variety of services, detailed below. We also offer a specialist kitchen service working alongside the finest of tradesmen to provide a bespoke, handmade quality kitchen. Our customers are more than happy to provide testimonials on request to reflect our services. ● New Builds / Extensions ● Conservatories ● Driveways and patios, specialising in Indian stone ● Maintenance ● Renovations / Structural alterations ● Pointing ● Roofing / repairs ● Kitchens ● Tiling / Plastering
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Appeal to raise funds to name guide dog puppy Worden
THE Mayor of South Ribble is hoping residents will go barking mad for a new scheme to raise £5,000 to name a guide dog. The pooch would aptly be named ‘Worden’ after the award-winning Leyland park and people are being asked to help support the cause by holding fundraising events. The campaign was officially launched in the Walled Garden by South Ribble’s First Citizen, Councillor Linda Woollard and MP Seema Kennedy. They were joined on the day by Guide Dogs staff, volunteers and of course their puppies and working dogs. Councillor Woollard said: “I think it is a lovely idea to have a guide dog named Worden – not least because the park is a dog walker’s haven.
“It is such a fantastic cause and I would urge people to get behind it in any way that they can. “I was asked to do a blindfolded walk as part of the launch and it helped me realise just how important it is to have a guide dog. Not only are they a companion for people who have lost their sight – they also help them to enjoy life and be independent.” Volunteers from Guide Dogs Leyland are holding a series of events, including a Dogs Unite sponsored walk in the sprawling park in September. As part of the scheme, the community would
receive a birth certificate, a picture of the puppy when it is six weeks old, ‘pupdates’ throughout its first year of puppy walking and also the chance to meet Worden once he is old enough. Yvonne Onslow, Guide Dogs Volunteer and Leyland Group Organiser, said: “As a community we are aiming to raise £5,000 to name Worden. It actually costs around £50,000 to support a guide dog through its lifetime so the more we can raise the better. We are asking individuals, businesses, workforces and community organisations across South Ribble to raise money to help us make this idea a reality. “You can fundraise in any way you please and our local volunteers, with working guide dogs and puppies in training, will do their best to be there to support any events you organise.” Research shows that every hour a person in the UK goes blind. When someone loses their sight, Guide Dogs helps ensure that they don’t lose their freedom too. The charity relies solely on raising funds through the generosity of the public. To find out more about naming a puppy Worden, follow the group at: www.facebook.com/ leylandpuppy or visit: www.justgiving.com/ leylandpuppy
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South Ribble welcomes new Mayor ONE councillor is looking forward to going back to the classroom – as the new Mayor of South Ribble. Former teacher, Councillor Linda Woollard has been officially installed as the borough’s First Citizen at a special meeting of the Council. The Penwortham grandmother’s family, friends and fellow councillors proudly watched on as she received the iconic robes and chain from retiring Mayor, Councillor Mary Green. Speaking about her new role, Councillor Woollard said: “I am extremely proud and humbled to be asked to become the Mayor of South Ribble. “It is a very important duty and I am really looking forward to representing the borough over the course of the next year. “As a retired teacher, one of the things I will enjoy most is going into schools and meeting all of the young children. “I’m also looking forward to visiting the many charities across South Ribble and seeing first-hand the exceptional work that volunteers are doing day in, day out.” Councillor Woollard has represented the Broad Oak ward since May 2007. She will be joined by her husband of 48 years, Alistair as her consort. With a background in art, one of her favourite tasks as Deputy Mayor was judging an art exhibition in Longton. She added: “Councillor Mary Green has been a terrific Mayor and will be an extremely hard act to follow. “She is very thoughtful, kind and she has so much energy – she is a remarkable lady and an inspiration.
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Mayor Councillor Linda Woollard and consort Alistair Woollard
“I have really enjoyed spending the past year as her deputy and I’m sure it’ll stand me in good stead for the next 12 months and the many engagements I can look forward to.” And, the mother-of-four’s first official function will be on Friday when she will welcome dignitaries to the Civic Centre for the Mayor’s Banquet. Throughout the year she will also hold fundraising events to raise vital funds for her three chosen charities - Galloway’s Society for the Blind, St Catherine’s Hospice and Heartbeat. Councillor Woollard will be supported throughout the year by her Deputy Mayor, Councillor Mick Titherington and his wife Carole, Deputy Mayoress. He has clocked up more than a decade of service on the council and represents the Broadfield ward.
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ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF THE HOLY APOSTLES Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain 403 Leyland Lane, Leyland, PR25 1TA HOLY LITURGY - SUNDAYS 10:30 am VESPERS - WEDNESDAYS 7:00 pm Services mainly in English 07738 870750 or 01772 437029 HALL FOR HIRE – 07890 208539 www.holy-apostles.org.uk info@holy-apostles.org.uk Leyland Chess Club - 7.30pm Broadfield Arms, Leyland Lane, Leyland. Call 01772 434060 for details Home-Start Wade Hall Family Group offering support for children 0-5 and their parent/carer. 1pm-3pm (school term time only). Wade Hall Community Centre, Royal Avenue Leyland. Leyland Morris Men - dancers and musicians welcome to join us and preserve a local tradition. 7.30pm Guide Hut off Fox Lane, Leyland 01772 337999 www.leylandmorrismen.co.uk Wymott Art Group - Social art class, with qualified teaching in painting/ribbon embroidery. No need to book, just turn up. 10am-noon Tickets £2 Old School, Ulnes Walton, Leyland 01772 451517
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Leyland Folk Dance Club - No previous experience required. Friendly atmosphere with tea and biscuits break. Keep fit and have fun at the same time. No partner required. Tuesdays 7.30-10pm Moss Side Community Centre, Leyland. August at St Ambrose Church Services: Sundays 8:30 & 10:30am; Thursday BCP:10:00am; 6 – 13 August Annual Camp Church Lads and Church Girls Brigade 07722427845 for further details Thursday 11th August 7:15 Mothers’ Union meeting: Rev’d Richard Cook ‘Snippets from a Flying Vicar’ Visit www.stambrose.info for more information about events at our friendly and welcoming inclusive church.
St. Mary's RC Church, Broadfield Drive, Leyland Masses: 6 pm Saturday, Sunday 9.30am (folk) and 11am. visit www.leylandstmarys.org.uk/ Leyland Leader accepts no responsibility for any transactions, goods or services entered into or provided by advertisers within these pages.
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Accountants Finton Doyle Alarms/CCTV SBC Alarms Architect Homeplan Designs Auctioneers Warren & Wignall Blinds Sovereign Blinds Bottle gas Chorley Bottle Gas Builder Ascroft Builders M K & A M Bradshaw Bricks ‘N’ Mortar James & Son Lloyd Iles RDT Construction Telbuild Ltd Builders’ Merchants C&W Berry Ltd Butchers Whittakers, Leyland Market Car Sales / Motor Repairs etc Car Fix Knickerbrook Cars The Garage Carpets, Cleaning and Care Bill Whyte Floorcoverings The Flooring Firm Wrennalls Catering/Café Lakeside Coffee House Chemists Cohens Chemist Childcare Sarah’s Ark Orchard House Stonehouse Childcare Chiropractor/Massage Back in Motion Cleaning Services Wrennalls Counselling Marguerite Ralphs Creatures Interactive Critters Dance Wear Little Movers Decorating Services Mark Arthington Colin Rawlinson Chris Thompson Décor Ltd Domestic Appliance Repairs HS Domestics Electrician Cowley Electricals I S Ellison Electrical Services Steven Dunderdale Telford Electrical Estate Agents/Lettings Brian Pilkington Financial Services Derbyshire Booth Fireplaces
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Leyland Fireplace Centre 11 Fish Merchants The Fish Plaice 50 Food Store Far East Oriental 4 Funeral Services N & K Harvey Funerals 68 Furniture Crown Furniture 34,35 Lawtons Furniture 1 Recliner Lounge 5 Gardening Services MW Garden Maintenance 33 Gates and Railings Leyland Lane Wrought Iron 41 Hairdresser, Beauty Maison Cy 41 Sandra Roberts 20 Vanilla Hair Design 32 Handymen SBC Handyman 17 Home Care Independent Living 38,39 Jewellery Atkinson’s Jewellers 6 Joinery J D Hull 25 Lyndon Wilson Joinery 47 Taylor Joinery 24 Kitchens, Bedrooms, Bathrooms Croston Plumbing 9,70 Kirk & Ward 56 Kitchen Design Direct 71 Kitchen Wizard 59 Landscaping, driveways, patios, fencing David Chany Landscaping 7 Dave Delbridge 61 Drive Revive 69 Duxburys 80 Neil Carson 58 Ultimate Driveways 46 Lawn Care/plant food Growing Solutions 74,75 Loft Conversion New Heights 61 Mobile Phones Casetronix 4 Fix My iFone 59 Mobility Aids Millercare 12,13 Mortgages Crowley Mortgages 28 Opticians Eyesentials 36,37 Marian Gray 79 Wright’s Opticians 62,63 Oven Cleaning Ovenclean Lancashire 79 Physiotherapy Leyland Physiotherapy 65 Sun Physio & Fitness 17 Plastering/Tiling Accurate Tiling 17 TH Plastering 52 Colin Rawlinson 47 Plumbing & Heating Services
Croston Plumbing 9,70 G G Plumbing 57 JCM Plumbing 32 JR Monks 25 M S Clayton 84 Property Maintenance Dave Delbridge 61 FM Property Maintenance 78 SJF Property Maintenance 52 Public Houses Railway at Leyland 53 Hotel/Restaurant Da Vinci 26,27 Wellington Park 8 Roofing Services Paramount Roofing 10 Shoe Repairs Towngate Shoe Repairs 6 Skatepark Warehouse Skatepark 81 Social Club Fox Lane Club 48,49 Leyland & Farington Club 40 Solicitors Birchall Blackburn 29,54,96 Taxi Services Avacab/Leyland Taxis 14,15 Training Centaur Training 51 M.A.D. 64 Tree Surgery Duxburys 80 PJR Tree Service 78 Upholstery Aztec Furnishings 7 Windows, Conservatories & Doors Cloudy 2 Clear 89 Lyndon Wilson Joinery 47 Select Windows 16,77 Taylor Joinery 24 Window Fix 71 Window Cleaning Sharples Window Cleaning 3
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ONE councillor is looking forward to going back to the classroom – as the new Mayor of South Ribble. Former teacher, Councillor Linda Woollard has been officially installed as the borough’s First Citizen at a special meeting of the Council. The Penwortham grandmother’s family, friends and fellow councillors proudly watched on as she received the iconic robes and chain from retiring Mayor, Councillor Mary Green. Speaking about her new role, Councillor Woollard said: “I am extremely proud and humbled to be asked to become the Mayor of South Ribble. “It is a very important duty and I am really looking forward to representing the borough over the course of the next year. “As a retired teacher, one of the things I will enjoy most is going into schools and meeting all of the young children. “I’m also looking forward to visiting the many charities across South Ribble and seeing first-hand the exceptional work that volunteers are doing day in, day out.” Councillor Woollard has represented the Broad Oak ward since May 2007. She will be joined by her husband of 48 years, Alistair as her consort. With a background in art, one of her favourite tasks as Deputy Mayor was judging an art exhibition in Longton.She added: “Councillor Mary Green has been a terrific Mayor and will be an extremely hard act to follow. “She is very thoughtful, kind and she has so much energy – she is a remarkable lady and an inspiration. “I have really enjoyed spending the past year as her deputy and I’m sure it’ll stand me in good stead for the next 12 months and the many engagements I can look forward to.” And, the mother-of-four’s first official function will be on Friday when she will welcome dignitaries to the Civic Centre for the Mayor’s Banquet. Throughout the year she will also hold fundraising events to raise vital funds for her three chosen charities - Galloway’s Society for the Blind, St Catherine’s Hospice and Heartbeat. Councillor Woollard will be supported throughout the year by her Deputy Mayor, Councillor Mick Titherington and his wife Carole, Deputy Mayoress. He has clocked up more than a decade of service on the council and represents the Broadfield ward.
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