THE INDEPENDENT BUSINESS
MAGAZINE FOR LEYLAND Delivered FREE to around 15,000 homes across Leyland
August 2018
Issue 160
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Leader Comment August 2018
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Nostalgia, some say it’s a thing of the past, Twelve months on from their successful Lytham to Leyland trek, our intrepid Town but memories are proving to be very Team have done it again. powerful and influential in Leyland and rightly so! Check out page 82 in our latest bumper issue. Here Peter Houghton, chair of Leyland Historical Society reflects on 50 successful years of delving into our town’s rich heritage. The group recently set up an exhibition in a temporary Heritage Centre on Hough Lane, a project which attracted thousands of visitors. Congratulations to the small but dedicated group (including Elvis) which walked the many miles, in a heatwave, from Burscough Clock to Leyland Clock, raising hundreds of pounds for the ‘Light Up Leyland’ appeal. Christmas will surely be so much brighter as a result of their efforts. More congratulations are due to our South Leyland does indeed have the richest of Ribble Parks and Gardens Departments - see industrial heritage and the town’s Historical page 90 - they recently achieved national Society is keen to document every available recognition (again) with three acclaimed aspect. They are anxious to talk to anyone Green Flag Awards, the gold standard for with memories to share. To get involved see parks and open spaces. Peter’s report on page 82. The ‘jewel in the crown’ of course is Another great Leyland ‘memories’ initiative Leyland’s Worden Park, which has won is now up and running and we have a feature the Green Flag every single year since the on page 84. The Lancashire FA, based at scheme began - that’s an incredible 22 Thurston Road Leyland, hosted the launch of the Leyland branch of the Sporting Memories Network, a national initiative to help people living with Dementia, Depression and Loneliness. The group now meets weekly at the Lancashire FA every Monday from 11am— 12.30am to share their sporting memories, successive awards. Well done to everyone local, national, global even. It’s a proven, powerful tool and has involved! Thanks also to those who help to brighten up our town through the Leyland in the backing of the Bloom competition. Everyone who takes part South Ribble deserves a medal, the displays certainly make Dementia Action the best place to live in the UK and even Alliance, a group better place to live! which is striving to Enjoy! underline South Ribble’s status as a Dementia Friendly Keith and Ruth Bradshaw Borough. Please mention Leyland Leader when responding to advertisements
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Maureen at Sage Home interiors has over 28 years’ experience making beautiful made to measure curtains, roman blinds, pelmets and soft furnishings from inspiration to fitting.
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PLASTERING CONTRACTOR LTD All Internal and External work undertaken Tel: - 01772 875349 - 07515 157615 Email: - rjwoodplastering@gmail.com
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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 WRIGHTS OPTICIANS 5 Chapel Brow Leyland PR25 3NH 01772 424296 www.wrightsopticians.co.uk
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Transport and companionship services are growing in demand - taking people out and about. Many older people still want to get out and about despite often giving up driving in their 70s. Not everyone wants to use taxis, they prefer to travel with someone they know and want to be accompanied at appointments. All our carers have cars and are fully insured for business to take customers out and about. This is a service in high demand! As people live longer with reasonable health they still want to visit: the supermarket, the garden centre, places of interest such as Derby House/Heskin Hall, a restaurant meal, or health appointments such the opticians, chiropodist, dentist or doctors. Older people often have outpatients’ appointments at local hospitals. These are usually weekdays when relatives, friends or neighbours are unavailable. In recent months we have taken customers to Royal Preston Hospital for eye treatment, Chorley and South Ribble to visit a loved one, Blackpool Victoria for coronary care, and Salford to see a Parkinsons nurse. We are finding that although an appointment may only last 30 minutes the travel, difficulty parking, finding the right department and delayed appointments can mean it extends to 2-3 hours. If a person has difficulty walking we are happy to provide a wheelchair. A person can be supported during their appointment, or the carer can wait outside if the customer wants privacy.
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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’
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.
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For more information about the market please call Paula Halliwell, Market Manager, 01772 623073 or email phalliwell@southribble.gov.uk
Our latest stall 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 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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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 only): Tuesday 9am-6pm; Wednesday 9am-7pm; Thursday 9am-8pm; Friday 9am-6pm; Saturday 8.30am-4pm; Sunday : Closed
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Getting to Know You Getting to Know You with Anna-Marie Knipe, Chair of South Ribble Dementia Action Alliance
believe this, but I always wanted to be a Solicitor…. Favourite sport: I like to watch basketball. I’m looking forward to seeing the NY Knicks play at Madison Square Gardens when I go to NYC for New Year. Karaoke song: I wouldn’t sing anything, I wouldn’t!! I reckon I’d empty the place! Nickname: I’ve never had one but I get ‘Knipey’ every now and then - not very original is it!! Super power: I’d have to be invisible, imagine how much fun that would be! Lottery win: If I won, I’d head straight for the airport. Dinner invitations (living or dead): Gordon Ramsey (although I’ve already had a meal with him once, that’s for another day), Meghan Markle, Dwayne Johnson and my sister. Childhood memory: Spending what seemed From: Burnley like endless summers Occupation: Partner, Birchall Blackburn with my cousins in Law, Leyland Ireland. Marital status: Single Is your glass half full Family: one son, Finn (5) Place to live: Difficult one, it’s hard to pick or empty: Unfortunately, it’s halfbetween NYC, Florida and Ireland (I have empty lots of family there) Desert Island items (3): Finn, food and Family holiday: Blackrock, County Louth, water Ireland. I have lovely childhood memories of Favourite School summers there. More recently, I’ve taken subject: Art Finna and enjoyed an ice-cream (or 2!) on First job: Receptionist in a Beauty Salon the beach. What would you never do again: Ha ha! What makes me angry: Liars Too many to mention! Motivation to work hard: Finn….and nice Looking forward to most in the future: cars, shoes, bags! Making lots of memories to remember when Favourite thing about career: The people I I’m old. meet in my work makes it worthwhile. Proudest accomplishment: Finn, again! What makes me laugh: At the minute, Finn - he’s at that age where he’s really funny and makes me laugh s much. But I also work with a great team and they provide the laughs in the office. When I was small: You probably won’t To advertise call 01772 432963 or email keith@leylandleader.com
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Quality fresh fish and seafood direct from Fleetwood quayside All fish skinned and boned ready for the pan; Full catering and preparation service to order From exotic to local we have up to 60 varieties of fish daily BBQ Mackerel with tomato & anchovy sauce Fish Recipe of the Month sponsored by The Fish Plaice 3 mins. Stir in the chopped Ingredients tomatoes 4 tbsp olive oil and basil 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped or crushed and keep 2 tbsp anchovy paste or finely warm. chopped anchovies 3 Heat 4 tbsp tomato puree barbecue. ½ tsp chilli flakes When the flames have died and coals are 2 tomatoes, roughly chopped glowing, season the fish, brush with Few basil leaves, plus extra to serve remaining oil. Lay on the grills, or on a piece 4 whole mackerel, gutted, heads removed of foil to prevent sticking. Cook for Method 5-6 mins on each side until the fish is 1 Pour 3 tbsp oil into a medium frying pan charred and just cooked through. You can and heat gently, then add the garlic—if it also do this indoors on a sizzles, the oil is too hot. Cook for about 3 griddle pan. mins until the garlic is just beginning to brown. Stir in the anchovy paste for 2 mins, 4 Lift each fish onto a plate, then the tomato puree for 2 mins more - you spoon over some of the sauce, scatter with fresh basil, serve should have a lovely aromatic paste. with choice of boiled new 2 Add 250ml of water and the chilli flakes with some seasoning, then simmer gently for potatoes, wedges, chips, rocket salad etc.
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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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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 Beef and Red Pepper Burgers Meat Recipe of the Month sponsored by Whittakers Butchers
Serves 4; Preparation 15 mins plus chilling; Cook 8-12 mins; Ingredients 450g/1lb lean beef mince 1 small onion, peeled and finely grated 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed 1 small red pepper, de-seeded and finely diced 1.25ml/½ tsp dried mixed herbs 30ml/2tbsp barbecue or sweet chilli sauce 25-50g/1-2oz fresh breadcrumbs Salt and freshly milled black pepper 1 egg, beaten 15ml/1tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil Salad leaves to garnish Method 1 Place the beef in a large bowl and add the onion, garlic, red pepper, herbs, barbecue or sweet chilli sauce and breadcrumbs. 2 Add the seasoning and egg. Mix One hour FREE parking behind Market
together thoroughly, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. 3 Using damp hands shape the mixture into 4-6 evenly-sized burgers. 4 Brush the burgers with a little oil and cook on a prepared barbecue or pre-heated moderate grill for 4-6 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. 5 Serve the burgers in ciabatta rolls garnished with salad leaves with a large spoonful of relish.
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LEYLAND & FARINGTON CLUB since 1933
August 2018 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMME Saturday August 4 JEZ Award winning Male Vocal Entertainer
Saturday August 11 PRESIDENT’S DAY with Evening Entertainment starring our very own Leyland lad Phil Ireland, fantastic guitar vocalist
Saturday August 18 RICK E/A Terrific Vocal Entertainer, first visit to our Club
Saturday August 25 GREG BERRY Dynamic Vocal Entertainer Always a good night! 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
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Growing Care Costs
Money Matters with Greg Heath of Derbyshire Booth Financial Management
AS PART OF BUDGET 2017, CHANCELLOR PHILIP HAMMOND ANNOUNCED AN EXTRA £2 BILLION FUNDING FOR SOCIAL CARE PAVING THE WAY FOR MAJOR CHANGES TO HOW PEOPLE PAY FOR IT. BUT PEOPLE ARE STILL ANNUALLY UNDERESTIMATING THE COST OF ELDERLY CARE BY £7 BILLION [1], ACCORDING TO RESEARCH FROM SCOTTISH WIDOWS’ INDEPENDENT THINK TANK, THE CENTRE FOR THE MODERN FAMILY. On average, UK adults estimate that residential care would cost £549 a week – in reality, it costs on average £866 for a nursing home place – a weekly shortfall of £317[2]. Feeling stressed More worryingly, the deficit could be higher in reality, since 1 in 4 (25%) people admit they have no idea how they would cover these costs for themselves or a relative. Only 15% of people are saving money to pay for their own future care, and 49% say they avoid thinking about the issue because it causes stress. With an ageing population and growing care costs, we could be facing a care funding crisis. Instead, 49% of UK adults say they will have to rely on relatives to help cover costs. This could leave families in difficult financial situations - more than 4 in 10 (42%) have £2,000 or less in life savings to fall back on, meaning they could only cover care costs for two-and-a-half weeks maximum. Shared responsibilities 50% of UK adults believe the responsibility of helping parents pay for care should be shared among siblings. However, 48% of those over 55 haven’t discussed who will take on this responsibility. With more than 9 out of 10 (92%) people not saving anything to help their parents or other older relatives, there could be a significant shortfall in support, particularly as people estimate they could only afford £69 a week on parental care. A lack of understanding of the benefits system could also be problematic. Almost 1 in 4 (24%) claim they would need, or expect, to rely entirely on state support, but 2 in 5 (42%) admit they don’t understand what benefits, practical and financial, they would be entitled to. Family sacrifices Over-reliance on relatives to provide financial support already has significant impact on families. Almost 23% of those caring for a family member say it has put a strain on finances. 12% have been forced to make sacrifices to cover care costs for themselves or relatives, with a 24% of those
making major adjustments such as remortgaging. Similarly, 22% have been forced to make a moderate sacrifice, eg: taking a second job to cover costs. Supporting relatives practically and financially also puts emotional strain on families. Of those providing care, 80% say it’s affected them, with 27% admitting it’s put a strain on relationships. Although women are more likely to say they have less time to themselves than men when caring for a relative, more men than women are feel their family relationships have been impacted. Over-reliance The number of people in care in the UK is set to almost double by 2035. Research shows an overreliance on relatives and the state could put families in serious financial difficulty. It can seem difficult to know how to prepare, but to avoid a financial care crisis, we all need to have honest, early discussions on later life care so no one is left footing bills they can’t afford. As for state provision, it’s clear many people don’t understand the social care benefits and support system. Providing clarity and raising awareness of what is and isn’t available is critical to helping people prepare for the longerterm future. Source data: Report based on both quantitative and qualitative inputs, including a nationally representative pinium survey of 2,000+ UK adults (aged 18 and over). Research carried out between 14 and 20 April 2017 and between 15 and 18 July 2017. [1] Figure calculated based on underestimated price of residential nursing care per week (£317, i.e. £866 minus £549) multiplied by current number of UK over-65s in care (421,100 according to the latest Laing & Buisson and detailed in Age UK’s ‘Later Life in the UK, August 2017’ report) including with nursing and multiplied by 52 [2] According to regional cost figures from Laing & Buisson Care of Older People, including England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland 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.
Derbyshire Booth Financial Management Ltd Cornerways, 1 Yewlands Drive, Leyland, PR25 2TN www.derbyshirebooth.com - 01772 422004 Email: info@derbyshirebooth.com To advertise call 01772 432963 or email keith@leylandleader.com
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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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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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Leyland Lane Wrought Iron Gates
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Fifty Years of History in the Making
The Leyland Historical Society recently celebrated the 50th Anniversary of their first meeting held at the Parish Institute, Leyland Methodist Church, Turpin Green Lane on July 1st 1968. The events included an “At Home” day where Society members and Lancashire Local History Federation were given talks, lunch, guided Fishwicks bus trip and walks around Leyland. This was followed by two special talks, the first on Codebreakers and Bletchley Park, the second given by Dr David Starkey on “Henry VIII and the first Brexit”.
For seven weeks the Society had a temporary Heritage Centre on Hough Lane which attracted over 1600 visitors to see the various display boards which used to feature in the Craft Tent at the old Leyland Festival and later Craft & Local Societies Fair from 1994 until 2008. It was a great opportunity to celebrate the last 50 years and attract new members to the Society. The group also used the Heritage Centre to speak to the people of Leyland and their families and friends to help us add to the database of Leyland and Farington workers, be it
Leyland Motors, Leyland & Birmingham Rubber Works, BTR, Baxters, Leyland Paints, the four cotton mills, gold thread works, bleach works, or any other factories or workshop. As the factories have all but disappeared from the Leyland skyline, it is a race against time to record what the people remember about working in all the Leyland and Farington factories. The aim is to record their memories for future generations making them available to the local museums,
Leyland Rubber Works 1900 colour print
libraries, colleges and schools in the form of CD, video and publications. The Society has produced an updated and expanded second edition of “The Industrial Heritage of Leyland & Farington” book which will be given free to all those who provide memories. Would you be prepared to let the Society record your memories as we document the working life of the people of Leyland? Telephone the chairman on 01772 641604 or go to the Society’s website www.leylandhistoricalsociety.co.uk and click on the green button where you can submit your details or just email peter@leylandhistoricalsociety.co.uk By Peter Houghton, Chairman Leyland Historical Society
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Lancashire FA delighted to welcome Sporting Memories Group Lancashire Football Association has recently welcomed a fantastic sporting initiative into its doors, aiming at helping those living with dementia, loneliness or depression. The Sporting Memories Foundation focuses on the power of sporting reminiscence as a means of bringing people together and ultimately to get people talking. Weekly group sessions of Sporting Memories have been taking place at both Lancashire FA Headquarters and Chorley Football Club for a number of weeks, with additional venues looking to be added in the coming months across the region. Sessions have involved looking back on England’s triumphant 1966 World Cup campaign, historical matches from Wimbledon and many more sporting occasions from over the years. Lancashire FA’s Football Development Officer, Andrew Whitaker, who has worked hard to bring the Sporting Memories sessions to the largest County FA in the country, said: “It is an honour to have the Sporting Memories network group at Lancashire FA, the home football for the county.” “We held our launch event in the middle of June, which saw over 45 people attend from different areas of the community.” “During the event we had members of the Championship winning team of
1959/1960 season who are living with dementia, and South Ribble Dementia Alliance who are working towards a dementia friendly community.” “It’s fantastic to see the power of people’s sporting memories bring those who are living with dementia or have family members who are living with dementia all together, and long may it continue.” Keith McIntosh, who organises the group sessions at both Lancashire FA and Chorley FC said: “I approached the Lancashire FA a few months ago with the prospect of hosting the sessions, and they were really keen on the idea. “It’s another sign of their community values and initiatives, and it’s been a roaring success to date.” Weekly sessions take place at The County Ground, Leyland, on Monday’s 11am-12:30pm. Should anyone want to get involved within this project as a volunteer/ member of the group or even have sporting equipment they would like to donate to the group, please contact Andrew Whitaker on andrew.whitaker@lancashirefa.com By Harry Lyons, Marketing & Communications Officer, Lancashire FA
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Getting to Know You
ground to be engulfed by the steam billowing from the engines. “His novels regularly appear in the top ten Favourite sport: downloads in the Crime and Action and Football - I’m a Adventure genres. lifelong Liverpool Robert is an ex cop, who fan although I was captures the brutality of never much good northern British streets myself. in his work. He Karaoke song: combines believable Anything by Neil characters, slick plots Diamond. and vivid dialogue to Nickname: I was immerse the reader in always called his fast paced Whitey at school, so story-lines. was my brother. I’ve had others but couldn’t He was born in Leeds, possibly share them here! England, the illegitimate Hobbies: I love to read when time allows and son of a jazz musician I’ve recently discovered cooking. and a factory girl. Super power: Invisibility, of course. He hated school, leaving at age sixteen. After Lottery win: What I do now, but from a joining Lancashire Constabulary in 1980, he beachside villa. served for fifteen years, his specialism being Zoo animal: I know they Tactical Firearms. Robert then spent four years do good work, but I don’t in the Middle East before returning to the UK like zoos. in 2000.” Dinner invitations: Peter From: Boston Spa, near Leeds, West Yorkshire Cook, Dudley Moore, spike Marital Status: Married with three children Milligan and Harry Hero: James Bond Secombe. Now that would Place to live: Arillas, Corfu, Greece. be very funny! Fear: My biggest fear is mediocrity Childhood memory: Family holiday: Anywhere in our campervan Sitting on the arm of my with our two terrible terriers, Flash and Tia. grandfather’s chair, Changes to myself: I would love to be able to watching old cowboy films. spell well. If you want to teach a kid Makes me angry: Injustice and bullying of any the difference between right and wrong, it’s the kind. perfect way to do it. Motivation at work: The pleasure I get from Half full or half empty - I never leave a glass finishing a new novel. half full. Thing about career: The ability to create something entertaining, that people enjoy reading. Desert Island items (3): A book, a beer - and a boat to get home in. Proudest accomplishment: Finishing my first book, Dirty, even though it stayed in a drawer for School subject: I hated school. Music and sport were my better subjects 12 years. I’m fortunate that I can now make a First job: I was a carpet salesman and carpet living from my books, I’m proud of that, too. Makes me laugh: I love a well-written situation fitter and rubbish at both! Never again: I would never look a gift horse in comedy. Young Offenders, aired recently on the mouth again More4, had me howling! Looking forward to most: Tomorrow When I was small: A train driver, I used to run across the blue bridge at Bent Lane recreation
Getting to Know You with Robert White, best selling Amazon Crime Fiction author, based in Leyland
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From Leyland, For Leyland
HAVE you heard, it’s in the air – and on the air! Leyland’s very own community radio station has a fresh new look. From Saturday June 16, Festival Day 2018, Leyland Festival Radio became Radio Leyland. The volunteer-run station has a new name and a new logo to complement its ‘new’ bespoke premises on Tomlinson Road at the heart of our town. Leyland Festival Radio was set up in 2015, initially to cover the Festival, and has been broadcasting, with some ‘holiday breaks,’ ever since. Apart from two brief periods when the organisers were awarded RSLs (Restricted Service Licences, temporary FM frequencies) the station has been available almost exclusively online. However, following an extensive application process, the station was granted a full FM licence earlier this year.
Nick Brake (pictured left), manager of 10ofThose.com, a Christian books and resources company, recently handed over the studio keys. He said: “We export all over the world but we are very much part of Leyland and we value being able to support this exciting venture. It’s great to be in at the beginning of Radio Leyland and we wish the station every future success.” Brian Ashman said: “I am delighted with the interest and support we are getting from the community. Leyland has a specific identity and is ideal for community radio. There is much work to do before the 2019 FM launch but these are exciting times.” Brian Ashman, the managing director and Radio Leyland can currently be found on driving force behind Leyland Festival Radio www.leylandfestivalradio.com explained the changes: “We anticipate where you can listen live to Breakfast becoming a full time FM community radio between 8-9am Monday, Tuesday and station early in 2019. In the past, people have Wednesday. You can catch up with earlier associated us purely with Festival time, but shows by following the links on the station of course we aspire to be much more than website. Listen on your PC or laptop, that. As Radio Leyland we will be Android phone, tablet, iPhone or ‘smart broadcasting on 104.8FM and we’re hoping speaker.’ the ‘Leyland’ brand will inspire and encourage the town to support us. Radio Leyland is looking for volunteers to “We are extremely grateful to the staff at 10ofThose.com for welcoming us into their help in many different roles. If you are Tomlinson Road premises. The have helped interested contact Brian Ashman us build our very own studio, it’s the perfect leylandcommunityradio@gmail.com or via the station’s Facebook page. home for Radio Leyland.” To advertise call 01772 432963 or email keith@leylandleader.com
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Three South Ribble parks scoop top awards
THE FLAGS are flying high in South Ribble, with news that three council parks have been ranked among the best in the UK. The borough has scooped three prestigious Green Flag Awards – the gold standard for parks and open spaces – for Worden Park in Leyland, Longton Brickcroft Nature Reserve, and Hurst Grange Park in Penwortham. To be considered for a Green Flag, a park must “boast the highest possible environmental standards, be beautifully maintained, and have excellent visitor facilities.” For Worden Park (pictured) , the success represents its continuing high standards, having now won a Green Flag every single year (22 times) since the scheme began. It is the only park north of London to claim this feat. Speaking about Worden Park, the judges commented: “We are impressed with staff knowledge and dedication to their roles. The attention to detail shows that a lot of care and thought goes into the projects that are implemented. The park is going from strength to strength and the investment that has been made to date has made a vast difference to the asset and visitor experience.” Worden Park gets around 300,000 visitors a year and appeals to people both locally and further afield, with its huge adventure playground, miniature train rides, hedge maze, walled gardens and formal gardens. Longton Brickcroft is also very popular – its visitor centre alone attracts 30,000 people through its door annually. And in this year’s Green Flag Award judging process, Longton Brickcroft scored very highly – achieving 80+, the highest score.
Longton Brickcroft Nature Reserve
Of the nature reserve, judges said: “There is very good community involvement with all ages being active in the upkeep of the area. It is inviting, well promoted, and attracts visitors from local areas and further afield.” They added: “There is sound management in place, with good local partnerships.” Councillor Caroline Moon, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Environment and Community Safety at South Ribble Borough Council, said: “This is a huge achievement for our borough. Of course, this national recognition (of how amazing our parks truly are) is no surprise to us in South Ribble: we all know what fantastic, big, green open spaces they are – all maintained to an exceedingly high level. “I know our officers work tirelessly to enhance and promote the parks for the people of South Ribble and beyond – so I want to thank them for continually performing to their own exceptional standards, keeping the parks clean, tidy and looking fabulous all year round. “We also really value the support of our Friends Groups who work voluntarily to make sure the parks look great 365 days a year.” Find out more about the Friends Groups at https://www.southribble.gov.uk/friends where you can also register your details with us to get involved.
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Italian Winter
I have only Winter to look forward the young waiter in the restaurant. (she means flirt, I thought) to now! My young friend glanced at me, confused - “Summer is less than halfway through and then there’s the glorious colour of Autumn,” she said.
I suppose there is some solace in the calendar Winter - home-made pea soup or hot-pot, I thought…...but maybe I could do Italian lessons, too.
I was speaking metaphorically – about my age, my earthly life, my future.
Then I could look at Inspector Montalbano She looked at me, as if to remind me rather than of the 1960s, mini-skirted, reading the Springtime of my life, when an older sub-titles! friend, already in her Winter years, a poem by Ann Hooson 2018 announced a sign-up for Italian lessons - in order to converse with
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Leyland Leader Community Page ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF THE HOLY APOSTLES Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain
St Mary’s RC Church Broadfield Drive, Leyland NEW Mass times Saturdays 6pm Sundays 10am Check our website for changes and extra Sunday evening Masses - www.leylandstmarys.org.uk
403 Leyland Lane, Leyland, PR25 1TA HOLY LITURGY – SUNDAYS 10:30 am VESPERS - WEDNESDAYS 7:00 pm Services mainly in English
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www.holy-apostles.org.uk info@holy-apostles.org.uk Community Café Leyland Methodist Church Every Wednesday Come along and enjoy food and
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.
SILVER FOXES BINGO CLUB Fox Lane Sports & Social Club Every Sun, Tues, Thurs 7-10pm All welcome, for more information, call Marlene 01772 435326
Fitness with Diane Oakden Zumba, Pilates, Seated Pilates, Circuits, Nordic Walking and more…..
Call Diane on 07818 444841 Sudoku answer from Page 39: Wordsearch missing phrase from page 38: Not merely a nation but a nation of nations. ~Lyndon B. Johnson
ST ANDREW’S CHURCH LEYLAND Holiday Bible Club for children aged 4-11 years, Mon 6-Thurs 9 August 9.30-12 in the Church Hall. Free café for parents and carers. Free family fun event Thursday evening. Call 01772 622964 for details AUGUST AT ST AMBROSE Aug 15-18 Wed-Sat 19.30 St Ambrose Players present THE LADYKILLERS Sat Aug 25 time tbc Leyland Gardening Society presents THE GRAND SHOW Sunday Services 8.30 and 10.30am
BUSINESS NETWORKING FOR LEYLAND Monthly meetings at Leyland Golf Club, it’s fun, it’s friendly and it works! For more information email Ruth - ruthbrad@uwclub.net 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 McGinty Demack Aerials/Alarms/CCTV A1 Skyscope SBC Alarms Architect Homeplan Designs 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 Phil Weaver Automotive The Garage Carpets, Cleaning and Care Bill Whyte Floorcoverings Wrennalls Charity/Church Notices Age Concern Childcare Orchard House Stonehouse Childcare Cleaning Services Wrennalls Coach Travel Ava Travel Counselling Marguerite Ralphs Damp-Proofing Treatments NW Preservation 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 Floors/Flooring Bison Products
35 87 78 34 30 54 32 71 66 22,59 37 51 2 60 55 76 28,29 12 95 48,49 41 46 95 6 43 10 34 22 66 31 71 8 58 37 78 34 32 38,39 64,65 4 50 81
Funeral Services N & K Harvey Funerals 70 Furniture Crown Furniture 44,45 Gardening Services MW Garden Maintenance 20 Gates and Railings Leyland Lane Wrought Iron 80 Graphic Design Enterprize Web Design & Print 78 iSight Design 7 Gym Places Gym 85 Hairdresser, Beauty Maison Cy 26 Sandra Roberts 16 Vanilla 36 Handymen SBC Handyman 78 Home Care Independent Living 18,19 Interior Design Sage Interiors 11 Jewellery Atkinson’s Jewellers 36 Joinery JD Hull 34 Lyndon Wilson Joinery 30 New Heights 41 Taylor Joinery 83 Kitchens, Bedrooms, Bathrooms Croston Plumbing 33,72 GB Kitchens & Bathrooms 79 Kirk & Ward 69 Kitchen Design Direct 13 Kitchen Wizard 81 Landscaping, driveways, patios, fencing Neil Carson 89 David Chany 71 Dave Delbridge 26 Drive Revive 26 Ultimate Driveways 76 Lawn Care/plant food Growing Solutions 52,53 Loft Conversion/Ladders New Heights 41 More Than Loft Ladders 74 Market Leyland Market 24,25 Mortgages Euxton Mortgage Market 5 Office Supplies O’pen Office Solutions 47 Opticians Eyesentials 21,68 Wright’s Opticians 14,15 Oven Cleaning Ovenclean Lancashire 77 PA Services Smart PA 10 Plastering/Tiling Accurate Tiling 35 DJ Tiling 22 TH Plastering 16 Colin Rawlinson 31 Mark Taylor 70
R J Wood 13 Physiotherapy Leyland Physiotherapy 10 Plumbing & Heating Services Croston Plumbing 33,72 G G Plumbing 67 JCM Plumbing 31 JR Monks 59 M S Clayton 35 Property Maintenance Dave Delbridge 26 FM Property Maintenance 80 SJF Property Maintenance 8 Roofing Services Paramount Roofing 17 School Notice St Mary’s Catholic High School 57 Shoe Repairs Towngate Shoe Repairs 79 Sports & Social Club Fox Lane Club 4Leyland & Farington Club 61 Solicitors Birchall Blackburn 56,75,96 G H Lee & Co 55 Taxi Services Avacab/Leyland Taxis 6 Training Centaur Training 67 M.A.D. 74 Tree Surgery PJR Tree Service 77 John Sutcliffe 32 Windows, Conservatories & Doors Michael Bibby 63 Cloudy 2 Clear 23 Lyndon Wilson Joinery 30 Misty Window Fixer 9 Select Windows 73 Taylor Joinery 83 Window Fix 59 Window Cleaning Sharples Window Cleaning 62 Cover photograph submitted by La Corte Restaurant, Leyland
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