THE INDEPENDENT BUSINESS
MAGAZINE FOR LEYLAND
Delivered FREE to over 14,000 homes across Leyland
October 2017
Issue 150
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Leader Comment October 2017 IT’S time to mention the ‘C’ word, we can’t avoid it, it’s looming on the horizon, with less than 100 days to go, Christmas will soon be here. The time to ‘Light Up Leyland’ is fast approaching. Do you remember this hardy bunch…..
…..back in July this year, Leyland Town Team (pictured) and friends held a sponsored walk, 17 ‘gruelling’ miles from Lytham to Leyland. The successful event raised lots of money which is being well spent to support Leyland Christmas Festival 2018. Make it a date, Saturday November 25, this year’s switch-on is going to be even bigger than ever. Along with the usual gift stalls, food, drink and live entertainment, we’re eagerly anticipating the unveiling of an Ice Rink and a Snow Globe. There will also be a pink star in memory of Saffie Roussos. Plus, of course, there will be the ultra-special, exciting celebrity switch on. Two years ago, it was comedian Dave Spikey and last year Corrie actor Sam Aston (Chesney Brown, opposite) did the honours. Which ‘big name’ is booked to turn on the Leyland Lights? That would be telling, tune in to the online Breakfast Show on Leyland Festival Radio on Wednesday October 4 to find out. All will be revealed at 8am when Martin Carlin from Leyland Town Team will divulge his or her identity. (www.leylandfestivalradio.com)
October sees the end of the Leyland Truck Trail, allegedly, but what a great success it has been. It’s so encouraging to see young children and families excitingly ‘trailing’ the town’s trucks and learning about our amazing industrial heritage. It’s also the month when our borough’s annual community awards are presented. The South Ribble Community Awards evening, organised by the South Ribble Partnership, is a fantastic event which recognises the positive contributions made by selfless individuals and organisations, as they are ‘putting people first and inspiring others.’
There are awards for Volunteers, including Young Volunteer of the Year, Business in The Community, Community Impact, Special Achievement and Spirit in the Community Awards. Congratulations to all nominees, recognition in itself, and good luck at the ‘Big Do’ Networking Event on October 26 when the winners will be announced. Speaking of congratulations, let’s pat ourselves on the back - as Leyland Leader is 150 issues old this month. With our own business, we have been backing Leyland businesses since May 2005. That’s 12 and a half years of pounding the streets and keeping locals informed about the best of Leyland. It’s been an interesting and encouraging journey for us as we continually seek to promote the best that Leyland has to offer. It’s a privilege to lend our support to the great annual events such as Leyland Festival, Taste of Leyland and the Christmas Lights Switch-On and the Community Awards - we even won one ourselves, back in 2014. Here’s hoping you enjoy issue 150 and find it more than useful as you continue to ‘shop local, eat local, live local!’ Keith and Ruth Bradshaw
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Restaurant Review
The Beijing Restaurant, Chapel Brow, Leyland
DID you know that coach parties of Chinese tourists regularly divert from the M6 to enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine at Leyland’s very own Beijing Restaurant? Me neither, but if that’s an encouraging sign of authentic Oriental cuisine on offer, it’s good enough for me. And on our latest visit, guess what - a party of genuine Chinese diners were happily
enjoying ‘the real deal’ at Leyland’s leading Thai and Cantonese Restaurant. In our experience, the Beijing never disappoints and once again it lived up to expectations. It can’t fail, ‘front of house’ Jacky, along with wife Kelly, are consistently helpful, caring, attentive and good fun. Plus, chef Manfai Lao (Kelly’s Dad) is more than the genuine article, having previously starred at the world renowned Yang Sing in Manchester’s Chinatown. His innovative and authentic creations never fail to please. As ever, we received the warmest of welcomes and coats were still being removed when the latest Oriental adventure kicked off with a bowl of crispy prawn crackers (huge) and sweet chilli dipping sauce. To business, the Beijing menu is wonderfully extensive, there must be something for everyone here, and all so tempting. Sun Lik beer and crisp dry Pinot Grigio (not Chinese but still good) wine as ever helped. For starters, we opted for a traditional favourite, Hot and Sour Soup - it never fails to stir the spirits, wonderful! The bowls were brimming, their contents piping hot, sticky and laced with meats, seafood and Chinese vegetables, including the inevitable chilli - hot stuff, generous and hearty. And the prawn crackers proved a handy accompaniment - ‘going for a dip takes on a whole new meaning.’ Suitably nudged by Jacky, we opted for a sharing
starter, chef’s choice and what a taste-buds teaser it turned out to be. A perfectly presented platter confronted us with yet more choices, where to start being the most crucial. Trust me, we thoroughly enjoyed crispy Thai Fishcakes, succulent chicken skewers with Cantonese sauce, the most delicate King Prawns and Asparagus in light tempura batter - the ultimate in ‘moreish’ cuisine, along with melt in the mouth shredded fillet steak rolls in pepper sauce. The steak element in this format was new to us and it provided a brand new sensation. As ever, the selection nestled on a bed of deep green crispy seaweed - we know it’s really fried cabbage, but still it contributed to a light, wondrous tasty combination. Laughter clearly transcends any language barriers and the Chinese party were clearly having a great time. They, via Jacky, assured us the seafood
starters were a definite ‘must try’ creation. Say no more, we were treated to an unanticipated yet amazing creation—juicy scallops on a bed of rice noodles sitting in their shells whilst bathing in a delicious fresh coriander sauce. Chef Manfai has little English but his amazing creations more than speak for themselves. Delicate and delicious! Next up, everyone’s favourite, the Crispy Aromatic Duck, complete with delicate pancakes (three each), Hoi Sin sauce and matchstick vegetables. The bird was expertly de-constructed at the table by our genial host, leaving us to individually re-assemble our own packaged delights. An absolute quacker! Following the duck demolition process, you’re beginning to feel less than under-nourished and it’s appropriate to negotiate a pause - 10 minutes on this occasion - before brandishing chopsticks and proceeding to the ‘main’ event.
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‘...a worthy award-winner’ As with our starters, we left the choice of mains to the chef and Jacky with the stipulation one meat and one seafood would fit the bill. They say you ‘eat with your eyes’ and presentation is key, it certainly is at the Beijing. A wonderful bird’s nest creation moulded from crispy noodles held delicate slivers of beef in a sumptuous salt and pepper sauce, the colour provided by deep green crunchy sugar snap peas. Our ‘second’ mains proved equally delightful. Generous Stir Fried King Prawns with cashew nuts nestled in a stir fry sauce - a perfect combination, contributing superbly to an amazing Oriental ‘surf n turf’ delight. The supporting act for this delightful duo was a bowl of delicate Chinese egg fried rice, completing a meal to remember. Full credit to the chef and those that served us. Confession time - suitably stuffed we failed to finish the fried rice and took the remnants home in a takeaway carton. A meal in itself it was studded with char sui pork, shrimp and more. It provided an excellent lunch alternative the next day. Thank you Jacky and team. There are fascinating desserts on offer at the Beijing, but we drew the line here. Based on experiences thus far, we are confident the range of sweets will deliver. In recent times, Morrisons food critics awarded the Beijing ‘Best Local Chinese Restaurant’ in their Great Grub Awards. Their testers claimed; “It’s a true example of a community town centre restaurant.” And so it is, it’s a well-deserved
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accolade. It’s certainly a worthy award-winner with us. We enjoyed a wonderful meal at the Beijing, but there is much more on offer. If Chinese or Thai banquets are for you, there are the widest selection catering for small or large groups wishing to share the Oriental experience. Choices abound, with extensive vegetarian selections and an impressive wine list to consider. In addition, the Beijing boasts the most extensive takeaway Chinese and Thai menu, including free prawn crackers. Delivery options are also available, call for details. You’d have to go a long way - China, or Thailand perhaps - to beat the experience and value on offer at the Beijing. Indeed, parties of Chinese tourists travel in the opposite direction to sample the delights. Ever wondered where Chinese people go when they fancy going out for a ‘Chinese?’ The answer - Leyland! We thoroughly recommend it, we will be back!
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Care in Your OWN Home Care Company Delight After Inspection! Well established care company Independent Living, based on Eaves Lane in Chorley, are celebrating after a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) gave the service a “GOOD” rating. The regulator visited the premises in July and conducted a two day detailed inspection. This included scrutinising staff and customer files, and speaking to both staff and customers about how they found the service. They asked questions such as whether the service is safe, caring, responsive to customers’ needs and well led. Owner Mark Booker commented: “I am over the moon with the inspection result but we are a people business and the credit must go to our hardworking carers and office team who provide such a highly rated service. Policies, procedures and paperwork are onerous in care and I am grateful to the team for ensuring they remain up to date. Many of our customers suffer from illnesses such as memory loss, Parkinsons and strokes, so the job is never easy. I am proud of the whole team”. Independent Living was praised in relation to end of life care. Registered Manager Amanda Singleton said: “End of life care is difficult for some carers but our staff find this work rewarding and several families have been impressed with our support” The company’s customers also provided feedback, this included: “staff are caring and considerate”, “our life has completely changed since Independent Living have been involved” and “it’s a high class service, when you ring the office staff deal with everything”. Mark concluded: “Most of our customers are unwell and many are over the age of 80 yet they have taken the time to provide positive comments about the service and company – I feel humbled. We will continue to serve the people of Leyland, Chorley, Standish and Wrightington areas in the coming years to our very high standards.”
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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
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October Specials 20% off cut style with Chloe and Beth; Hair treatment and blow dry £20. Book a hair up, blow dry and/or make-up with Terri and get 10% off. Limited appointments available To advertise call 01772 432963 or email keith@leylandleader.com
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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
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Keeping Your Eyes In The Best Of Health with Wrights Opticians of Leyland
“Having had our OCT Deep Tissue Scanner here for just over a year, I can safely say it is worth its weight in gold.” So says Sarah Wright, owner of Wrights Opticians on Chapel Brow in Leyland.
3D OCT (Ocular Coherence Tomography) scanner
dealt with BEFORE they become a sight threatening issue for the patient The 3D OCT scanner touch screen - and long before we could discover them by using conventional eye OCT deep tissue scanning is the cutting edge of diagnostic technology testing methods.” and is offered to all patients attending “One of our own optometrists had acute glaucoma discovered in his the practice, during their eye eyes during a deep tissue scan! examination. Within a week of the scan, he had a “Think of the OCT scanner as very simple operation to relieve the similar to an MRI scan, or ultra pressure in his eyes which saved him sound scan which have both been from potential total sight loss! He used in hospital clinics for many years and with which many of us are had no symptoms and was up to date with his eye exams (of course) familiar. The OCT scanner at having had all the usual tests for Wrights Opticians allows our glaucoma which had all come back Optometrists to see what’s ‘clear and normal’. underneath the visible retinal layer. “Without the OCT deep tissue scan, This means we can detect and he may have had very serious diagnose conditions such as Age and permanent long term effects of Related Macular Degeneration, undiscovered glaucoma!” glaucoma, macular holes and even retinal cancer, much sooner than we “Since getting the scanner at Wrights Opticians in August 2015, we have ever could before the OCT was had at least three patients who had available. sight threatening eye conditions This means that conditions can be To advertise call 01772 432963 or email keith@leylandleader.com
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diagnosed during their scans, which were subsequently dealt with at Hospital. These conditions were impossible to detect during their standard eye exam. “We’ve had countless more patients who we have diagnosed with treatable diseases and who have been Looking deeply into your eye successfully treated on the NHS for their conditions. I cannot sing the OCT scanner’s praises highly enough our OCT machine, but we like to be – it’s been the best thing we’ve ever more thorough than that allows, bought! hence our choice to perform a minimum of six. “It takes about 20 minutes from start to finish and then the optometrist will assess the scans and write out a full report. I would wholeheartedly recommend the scanner to everyone, the health benefits are so obvious. Primarily, it brings the peace of mind that comes from knowing your eyes A thorough 3D OCT deep tissue scan are in great condition, or that we can diagnose early enough to have “When a patient is scanned at Wrights, they have a minimum of six treatment.” To book an OCT scan and an eye scans – more if they need them which makes sure we cover all of the examination at Wrights, call today on 01772 424296 – they’ll be very important structures of the retina. happy to see you. There is a ‘general scan’ option on
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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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Who are we? A Leyland based team with extensive experience in the automotive industry. Gravity Car Leasing is a professional car finance and leasing company with offices in Leyland, Lancashire and Altrincham, Cheshire; leasing vehicles nationwide with professional service and trustworthy results. With attention to detail and tailored packages to meet your needs, we will provide you with the most suitable cars on lease at the best possible price, any make, any model!
Why choose us? We understand that more and more consumers are researching online first. Customers want to pay internet prices yet worry they won’t get the personal touch they would in a retailer environment, Gravity Car Leasing are unique! There are many companies offering online leasing solutions, however, we offer a dedicated account manager, personal mobile contact at hours that suit you and the choice of how you communicate with us, whether by email, text or call. Communication is key, and we want to guide you through the process of leasing your next vehicle with ease.
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At Gravity Car Leasing we constantly review and research the marketplace in order to bring you the best vehicles at incredibly low prices. Using our website, you will have access to over 20,000 leasing plan options, we will have the right plan for you! Our aim is to offer the most innovative vehicle leasing and fleet management solutions with a dedicated focus on providing outstanding customer care.
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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 Roasted Cod wrapped in Parma Ham Fish Recipe of the Month sponsored by The Fish Plaice
ham on each piece of paper to overlap. Ingredients 3 Spread the 150g/5oz sun-dried tomatoes sun-dried 30g/1oz fresh basil tomato paste 75ml/2½fl oz olive oil, plus extra over the for oiling Parma ham slices and lay a cod fillet on 8 slices Parma ham top of each pair. Roll up the paper 4 cod fillets around each fillet to make a cigar-shaped Salt and freshly ground black pepper parcel and carefully remove the paper Method from each piece of wrapped cod. 1 Pre-heat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Place 4 Place the parcels onto a lightly oiled the sun-dried tomatoes and basil into a baking tray. Roast for blender or food processor and blend to a 15-20 minutes until cooked paste. Gradually drizzle in the olive oil all the way through. Serve to slacken the paste. at once with vegetables of 2 Cut out four squares of greaseproof choice paper, approximately 25cm/10in x 25cm/10in in size, and lay two slices of Serves four; Preparation time: less than 30 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes to 1 hour
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Retirement Choices Money Matters with Greg Heath of Derbyshire Booth Financial Management How much time do you spend planning for retirement?
THE 2015 PENSION FREEDOMS gave us greater flexibility over our retirement options, but the reforms have also made retirement choices much more complex. This means we need to start thinking about retirement earlier. However, half (50%) of respondents aged 45-54 to a consumer survey[1] didn’t think about retirement at all last year. Given the lack of time people spend thinking about retirement, it’s perhaps unsurprising that six in ten (62%) 45 to 54-year-olds don’t know how much they have saved for retirement, and only around one in ten (12%) say they fully understand the 2015 pension reforms. If people spent more time planning for retirement, this could help them better identify whether they are saving enough. According to the survey, people expect to need £1,360[2] a month in order to live comfortably in retirement. In order to do this, someone retiring at 55 would need to have around £311,000 saved, or £158,000 if they retire at 65 – assuming they qualify for the full State Pension. However, the average pension savings of those surveyed aged 45 to 54 years old is £71,342, with four in ten (39%) having less than £50,000, and one in seven (13%) not having anything at all. To achieve the amount they want and retire at 55, the average 45-year-old would need to save around £24,000 in pension contributions each year for the next decade. Anyone approaching retirement should check their pension pots annually and seek professional financial advice to help them make a plan. Five areas to consider if appropriate to your retirement plans: 1. Track down lost pensions – If you’ve moved jobs frequently, you may have lost track of old pensions. The Pension Tracing Service is free and can help you trace a pension that you’ve lost track of, even if you don’t have the contact details of the provider. All you need to know is the name of your previous employer or pension scheme. 2. Consider consolidating – It’s easy to build up a number of different pensions over the course of a lifetime, and by consolidating them into one place you could save money and manage your savings more effectively. This process lets you simplify your pension arrangements and makes it easier to manage your pension savings efficiently from a single pot.
3. Check your other assets – Compile a list of any other savings or investments that you have which could help fund your retirement. This could include equity in property. 4. Review the State Pension – It’s unlikely to be enough to see you through retirement on its own, but it should be taken into consideration when looking at your options. You can check your State Pension age by using the Government’s state pension calculator – www.gov.uk/state-pension-age. 5. Obtain professional financial advice – Regulated professional financial advice is the best way to help you plan and save enough money to last throughout retirement. Source data: [1] Consumer survey: Opinium, on behalf of LV=,conducted online interviews with 2,404 UK adults between 12 and 27 March 2017. Data has been weighted to reflect a nationally representative audience. [2] Methodology for retirement income: LV= calculated the size of pension pot needed to give someone in good health a monthly income of £1,361 (or annual income of £16,332) from the age of 55 until death and 65 until death, including the full State Pension.To provide a guaranteed income between 55 and 65, LV= calculated the pot size needed to purchase a Fixed Term Annuity with no money left at the end of the term. To provide an income after 65, once the State Pension kicks in, three comparison annuity quotes were produced with major providers for someone retiring at 65, and an average figure was taken for each. All quotes are gender neutral and assume a single life annuity with no death benefits. ACCESSING PENSION BENEFITS EARLY MAY IMPACT ON LEVELS OF RETIREMENT INCOME AND IS NOT SUITABLE FOR EVERYONE. YOU SHOULD SEEK ADVICE TO UNDERSTAND YOUR OPTIONS AT RETIREMENT. YOUR PENSION INCOME COULD ALSO BE AFFECTED BY INTEREST RATES AT THE TIME YOU TAKE YOUR BENEFITS. THE TAX IMPLICATIONS OF PENSION WITHDRAWALS WILL BE BASED ON YOUR INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES, TAX LEGISLATION AND REGULATION, WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN THE FUTURE.
Do you have any questions about your finances? Contact Greg Heath at Derbyshire Booth today on info@derbyshirebooth.com or telephone 01772 422004.
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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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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 over 40 years, our family has been selling top quality locally produced Meat and Eggs at very good prices Beef with Caramelised Onions and Tomatoes Recipe of the Month sponsored by Whittakers Butchers Serves 2; Preparation time: 15-20 minutes Time to cook: (2cm/¾inch thick steak) Rare: 2½ minutes on each side Medium: 4 minutes on each side Well done: 6 minutes on each side
Ingredients 2 lean rib-eye or sirloin steaks Salt and freshly-milled black pepper 15ml/1tbsp olive oil 150g/5oz prepared caramelised onion chutney or fruit chutney 30ml/2tbsp warm water 100g/4oz cherry tomatoes, halved 30ml/2tbsp freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley For potato and turnip mash: 675g/1½lb potatoes, peeled and diced 375g/12oz turnips, peeled and diced Salt and freshly-milled black pepper 50ml/2floz single cream or milk 25g/1oz butter
Method 1 To prepare the mash; boil the potatoes and turnips for 15-20 minutes, drain, season and mash with the cream or milk and butter. 2 Heat the oil in a large, non-stick griddle or
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frying pan, season the steaks and cook according to your preference. Set aside to rest on a warm plate. 3 Meanwhile, add the caramelised onion or fruit chutney to the pan with the water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes stirring occasionally. Add the tomatoes and continue to cook for a further 1-2 minutes. Add the parsley. 4 Serve the steaks with the caramelised onions and tomato sauce, mash or potato wedges and seasonal vegetables or a crisp salad.
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The secret of great coffee is its freshness. That’s why Lot 1 The Coffee Shop, the recently opened coffee shop in Leyland, serves locally roasted and freshly grounded Exchange coffee Also on the menu are teas and soft drinks, a selection of sandwiches and salads, delicious cakes and a selection of breakfast items including croissants, yogurts, toasted teacakes, scones and tray bakes
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Farington & District Conservative Club
01772 464273 07984 035516 Large Function room available to members and non-members for all parties: Christenings Wedding Receptions - Funerals Children’s Parties call for details
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP £15 — No joining fee In the Function Room: Tuesday and Friday - Bingo Every Saturday - live artists Sunday - Bingo + Quiz with Prizes, Sundays monthly - Jacob’s Join buffet Every Fortnight - Thursday nights Leyland Society of Model Engineers - all welcome Every 2nd Friday of the month: NORTHERN SOUL NIGHTS
October 2017 Artists Saturday October 7 STAR NIGHT NIGHT BY NIGHT male/female duo Saturday October 14 TOM SPENCE great male vocals Saturday October 21 ASHLEIGH top female vocals Saturday October 28 BRIAN RANSOM top male vocals
A very friendly club, something for everyone, why not come and visit, find out for yourself, absolutely no commitments!
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Growing Places with Growing Solutions Ltd of Leyland
plant nutrition products, manufactured, tried IF YOU want a great lawn in 2017 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. Open 9-5 Monday-Friday may be open Saturday am, please ring before calling 01772 454724
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LEYLAND & FARINGTON CLUB since 1933
OCTOBER 2017 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMME Saturday October 7 JOHNNY BAKER Award winning Cabaret Star Friday October 13
ROCK & ROLL WITH THE LEYLAND LEGENDS Charity Night in aid of Derian House Allan Heyes, James Brooklyn, CJ Stewart, hosted by Eric Jones. 7.30-midnight - tickets £7.50 from Club 01772 463780 Saturday October 14 DAMON NOONE Brilliant vocal entertainer Saturday October 21 PAUL JAMES great male vocalist Saturday October 28 ANDIE DEE fantastic female guitar/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
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Driving Force with Knickerbrook Cars
CHORLEY used car specialists, Knickerbrook Cars, are helping to set the pace with a new ‘not for profit’ association which has been formed to serve the interests of all independent motor dealers, and their customers. A group of six motor dealers and an industry expert have formed the Independent Motor Dealers Association (IMDA) with a view to supporting and promoting best practice. Phil Weaver (pictured, right) and Ben Collier, business partners who set up Knickerbrook Cars around nine years ago, are delighted to be in at the outset of the IMDA. Phil explained: “We believe that independent dealers deserve the right to have an association to represent their interests. With the amount of change the industry has seen it has never been needed more than at present. “The IMDA will represent every member equally. One ‘voice’ will represent our member’s opinions and concerns at national and regional level, engaging with trade associations and ultimately the Government for the good of all. The association will also provide a reference point for best practice alongside everything that’s needed daily to run a successful and transparent motor dealership. “We’ve already received many offers of support and help from suppliers to set up and deliver cutting edge training and advice without the need to leave the workplace. At present, no association represents the independent motor dealer – the IMDA will provide independent
dealers with this much-needed platform.” The IMDA will also provide a buying co-operative with suppliers to offer discounts, value added services and products to members, and ultimately customers. The group have established a committee, a constitution and a mission statement with a full launch of the association expected very shortly. Phil added: “It’s all about like-minded, reputable independent non-franchise and franchise dealers working together, protecting and raising standards of customer care for the good of everyone. If we continue to stand alone, I believe the independent used car business has a short shelf life. Interest is spreading, already we have over 500 prospective members who have registered their interests in joining the IMDA through our landing page www.clickandjoin.co.uk.” The independent motor industry is changing for the better and through the IMDA, Chorley’s Knickerbrook Cars are in the driving seat. It’s good news all round!
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Running a home care business with Independent Living of Chorley Mark Booker owns Independent Living which provides care and support so people can continue to be able to live in their own homes in Leyland and Chorley. What does Independent Living provide? We provide care so people can live in their own home and retain independence. Our customers are aged over 70 with issues such as memory loss, Parkinsons, cancer or a stroke, had a fall or an illness. What are the challenges of running a business? Most business owners would say – staff! With people you get surprises – good and bad! If a carer is sick we have to reallocate 8 hours care, and some customers are understanding, others less so! The business also changes rapidly, if someone comes out of hospital the hours can suddenly increase. Care is highly regulated, we are inspected by the Care Quality Commission every 18 months or so and to meet the criteria we have a lot of paperwork, policies and procedures. Media stories about care or carers are often negative yet
care work is hard and most staff are dedicated. What aspects of the business do you enjoy? The best part is meeting people. I am always fascinated by a customer who has run a business – I learn so much from them. Customers may be old and unwell but their stories are great! Its nice helping solve a family crisis and rewarding when we get “thank you” cards etc. How do you see home care in the future? Most of us would prefer to live in our own home as long as we can rather than going into a care home so the demand for care will increase. The main challenges are around who funds home care, and finding good staff. Please feel free to call in at 225 Eaves Lane, Chorley, PR6 0AG (office hours) or call 01257 696 050.
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T: 01772 426203 M: 07866 258908 J.R.MonksPlumbingServices@hotmail.com Your Local Plumber’
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Let’s get festive…. with Leyland Market
CHRISTMAS and markets, they naturally go together, don’t they? Here in Leyland, the market traders are looking forward to their busiest time of year. Leyland Market is at the hub of the community, at the very centre of our town, and Christmas has always been a key time for the stall holders. is the longest serving with 41 years under their belt, though several other stallholders have more than 20 years’ service and experience to draw on. Deborah 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. Market Manager Paula Halliwell says: Social Media also plays a role, we use “Leyland is a small, traditional market with a Facebook, Twitter and, more recently, very loyal customer base, it’s hectic but we Instagram to promote offers, stalls and all look forward to the busy Christmas period. “We firmly believe in the principles of live local, shop local and there is something for everyone here. The market is at the heart of Leyland and we are all fully involved in community life. We love to support the Town Team and South Ribble Borough Council in their efforts to promote the town. Naturally, we participate in annual events such as Leyland Festival, Taste of Leyland, the Food and Drink Festival - and, of course, community events in the town. Leyland at Christmas.” “All our food stalls, including the café, use The festive season is understandably busy, locally sourced fresh produce when they can but that said, Leyland Market is a hive of and all have a food hygiene rating of 5. The activity all year round. The message from Fish Plaice are also one of the few remaining within is, come on down and check us out. wholesale suppliers of fresh fish straight Take a swift tour of Leyland Market, there from Fleetwood Quayside. You won't find are stalls inside and out, and you soon realise any ‘pre-packed shelfies’ here, what you see what an extensive and amazing array of is what you buy! The Toffee Box use their stalls are available. own recipes for home made confections, The Plant Stall, operated by the extremely including their speciality, sweets for coughs knowledgeable Andrew and Deborah Noblett and colds. To advertise call 01772 432963 or email keith@leylandleader.com
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“Whittakers Butchers is in its third generation and the Cheese Cabin is also long –established. Our service stalls include hairdressers, key cutting, phone/tablet repairs and accessories, key cutting, watch strap and battery replacements, clothing alterations 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.” There is a great ‘family feel’ and sense of community amongst the Leyland Market stallholders, many of whom have been friends for years. And at Christmas, it gets ever more friendly and festive. Opening times over the Yuletide period are always differ- this year Christmas Eve falls on a
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Sunday, but the market will, as ever, be in full swing. Check out the opening times below. Paula added: “We look forward to seeing everybody as we build up to the festive season. Come on down and help us celebrate - Live Local, Shop Local.’ For more information about the market please call Paula Halliwell, Market Manager, 01772 623073 or email phalliwell@southribble.gov.uk Holiday Opening times as follows: Tuesday December 19 8.30am – 5.00pm Closed Wednesday December 20 Thursday December 21 8.30am – 4.30pm Friday December 22 8.30am – 5.00pm Saturday December 23 8.30am – 4.30pm Sunday December 24 8.30am – 2.00pm Closed Monday 25th December Closed Tuesday 26th December Closed Wednesday 27th December Closed Thursday 28th December Friday December 29 8.30am – 5.00pm Saturday December 30 8.30am – 4.30pm Closed Sunday 31st December Closed Monday 1st January Open as usual Tuesday January 2 2018
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Congratulations Leyland Leader - 150 not out! advertisement October 2017 is the 150th edition of Leyland Leader. For more than 12 years, we have been supporting the best of businesses in Leyland and beyond. Leyland Leader began in May 2005 with an ambitious 42 page edition, purely in black white with a distribution of around 2500. We have progressed to a high quality 96 page glossy magazine with a monthly print run of 4800, which we personally deliver to targeted homes and businesses in Leyland (PR25 and PR26) with a three month cycle. From issue one to 150 we must have delivered around 450,000 magazines or more, with almost 1000 separate businesses, large and small, appearing within our pages. Why advertise in Leyland Leader? Leyland Leader is THE independent business magazine for Leyland. As local businesses seek new ways to promote themselves to potential customers, Leyland Leader is a quality magazine providing the opportunity to get their message across to a tightly targeted audience. It represents incredible value with very reasonable rates compared to alternative forms of local advertising. Leyland people like it and use it. Each edition is widely read and used by residents of the area. Most advertisers appear month after month – and why not? It truly works and generates business for them. It’s a handy directory of local businesses and services, but so much more, with restaurant reviews, editorial features, topical articles and community announcements. People keep it for reference, it doesn’t get thrown away like local newspapers. Unlike other business directories, Leyland Leader limits the competition in each category – by agreement – thereby maximising opportunities for all involved. It is the ideal medium for any business seeking to reach the residents of Leyland. It is well established in the local ‘psyche,’ wellknown and well received. Many advertisers originally determined ‘to give it a try – with nothing to lose’ and, fully recognising the
benefits, are now long-term ‘regulars.’ Advertising Opportunities New people are moving into Leyland every week. In most cases these new residents are new to the area and have no local knowledge. They are looking for guidance and Leyland Leader offers the perfect opportunity for businesses to get themselves in front of these new potential customers. It works. Leyland Leader is very widely read and used by the residents of the area. We expect most of our advertisers to appear month after month – because Leyland Leader generates business. The price is right. Leyland Leader represents incredible value if your target market includes the residents of Leyland (PR25 and PR26). You can get coverage for a whole year (12 issues) for less than the cost of one week in the local newspapers. It is truly local. All advertisers operate in or close to the area. There is strong evidence that truly local services are preferred by the majority of the UK population. The price you see is the price you pay – there is no VAT or hidden extras to pay. This is because we are a small independently run business. Leyland Leader represents the most effective way for such businesses to market themselves to the residents of the area. “C&W Berry Ltd have supported Leyland Leader since the very first issue and watched it grow with interest. Local businesses supporting other local businesses, that’s what we are all about! (Peter Jones, Director C&W Berry Ltd, Builders Merchants) ‘Leyland Leader, your local encyclopaedia for the discerning reader.’150 not out! For more information see bottom of this page……...come and join us!
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90 MONDAY NEW LONGTON VILLAGE HALL Boundary Close, New Longton 5.30pm and 7.30pm Carol 07977 245212 MONDAY LEYLAND MOSS SIDE COMMUNITY CENTRE Dunkirk Lane, Leyland 5.30pm and 7.30pm Louise 07410 452261 MONDAY ECCLESTON BATEMAN HALL Sagar Street, Eccleston 5.30pm and 7.30pm Debbie 07796 771033 TUESDAY LEYLAND PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Broad Street, Leyland 9.30am and 11.30am Carol 07977 245212 WEDNESDAY CROSTON THE HIGHFIELD Southport Road, Croston 7pm Debbie 07796 771033 WEDNESDAY ECCLESTON ST AGNES RC CHURCH The Green, Eccleston 7pm Lesley 07958 227191 WEDNESDAY LEYLAND MOSS SIDE COMMUNITY CENTRE Dunkirk Lane, Leyland 7.30pm Laura 07976 805038
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92 FESTIVE EVENTS St James’ Church Slater Lane Leyland PR26 7SH
CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL Sat November 18 (10-4) and Sun November 19 (1-4) Church will be full of colourful Christmas trees, refreshments on sale inc. mulled wine. All welcome CHRISTMAS FAIR Sat December 2 1-4pm Lots of stalls and of course a special guest… Father Christmas! Refreshments on sale ALL WELCOME
Saturday October 7 2017 7pm Academy @ Worden Adults £12 Children £6 Family 2 Adults, 2 Children £30 07737 146710 To advertise call 01772 432963 or email keith@leylandleader.com
Leyland Leader Community Page Chair based exercise Every Wednesday morning 10.30 -11.30 at United Reform Church Quin Street Leyland, Age Concern Central Lancashire hold a chair based exercise class. This comprises gentle seated and standing exercises (no floorwork) to mobilise joints, maintain balance and use co-ordinaƟon. A friendly, upliŌing class where everyone feels valued. Ring 01772 321868 for more informaƟon or just turn up!"
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
www.holy-apostles.org.uk info@holy-apostles.org.uk
St Mary’s RC Church Broadfield Drive, Leyland Masses 6pm Saturday Sunday 9.30am (folk) and 11am All welcome www.leylandstmarys.org.uk
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Leyland United Reformed Church Hough Lane Leyland LUNCHEON CLUB Every first Tuesday of the month 12.15pm URC Church Hall Everyone welcome FREE lunch (donations appreciated)
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Index of advertisers - a quick guide to all that’s in your Leader
Accountants Finton Doyle 26 McGinty Demack 65 Aerials/Alarms/CCTV A1 Skyscope 8 SBC Alarms 18 Architect Homeplan Designs 47 Auctioneers Warren & Wignall 71 Blinds Sovereign Blinds 61 Bottle gas Chorley Bottle Gas 18 Builder Ascroft Builders 8 A M Bradshaw 51 Bricks ‘N’ Mortar 42 James & Son 33,64 Lloyd Iles 58 Nelson Builders 40 RDT Construction 54 Telbuild Ltd 36 Builders’ Merchants C&W Berry Ltd 2 Butchers Whittakers 60 Car Sales / Motor Repairs/Leasing Car Fix 18 Gravity Car Leasing 48,49 Knickerbrook Cars 14,82 The Garage 34,35 Carpets, Cleaning and Care Bill Whyte Floorcoverings 15 Wrennalls 95 Childcare Orchard House 26 Stonehouse Childcare 67 Cleaning Services Wrennalls 95 Coach Travel Ava Travel 11 Counselling Marguerite Ralphs 4 Cycle Maintenance Gosty’s Bikes 51 Decorating Services Howard Leggett 40 Colin Rawlinson 46 Chris Thompson Décor Ltd 59 Domestic Appliance Repairs HS Domestics 10 Electrician Cowley Electricals 21 I S Ellison Electrical Services 64 Leyland Electrician 8 Steven Dunderdale 59 Telford Electrical 23 Estate Agents/Lettings Brian Pilkington 62,63 Financial Services Derbyshire Booth 52,53 Fireplaces Leyland Fireplace Centre 17 Fish Merchants The Fish Plaice 50
Foot Health Heather Marsden 85 Funeral Services N & K Harvey Funerals 47 Furniture Crown Furniture 68,69 Gardening Services MW Garden Maintenance 30 Gates and Railings Leyland Lane Wrought Iron 21 Graphic Design Enterprize Web Design & Print 59 Hairdresser, Beauty Maison Cy 16 Sandra Roberts 38 Vanilla 42 Handymen SBC Handyman 59 Home Care Care Bear 85 Independent Living 27,66 IT PC Academy 16 Jewellery Atkinson’s Jewellers 9 Joinery DLA Joinery 51 J D Hull 28 Lyndon Wilson Joinery 6 New Heights 31 Taylor Joinery 70 Kitchens, Bedrooms, Bathrooms Croston Plumbing 29,78 GB Kitchens & Bathrooms 41 Kirk & Ward 73 Kitchen Design Direct 19 Kitchen Wizard 28 Landscaping, driveways, patios, fencing Dave Delbridge 31 Drive Revive 32 Neil Carson 43 Ultimate Driveways 41 Lawn Care/plant food Growing Solutions 76,77 Loft Conversion/Ladders New Heights 31 More Than Loft Ladders 84 Market Leyland Market 86,87 Mobility Aids Millercare 20 Mortgages Euxton Mortgage Market 5 Opticians Eyesentials 56,57 Visiting Optician 80 Wright’s Opticians 44,45 Oven Cleaning Ovenclean Lancashire 75 Physiotherapy Leyland Physiotherapy 23 Plastering/Tiling Accurate Tiling 9 TH Plastering 58 Colin Rawlinson 46 Plumbing & Heating Services
Croston Plumbing 29,78 G G Plumbing 36 JCM Plumbing 24 JR Monks 85 LM Plumbing 33 M S Clayton 8 Property Maintenance Dave Delbridge 31 FM Property Maintenance 38 SJF Property Maintenance 10 Restaurants Beijing Restaurant 24,25 Slater’s Catering 12,13 Wellington Park 89 Roofing Services Paramount Roofing 55 Shoe Repairs Towngate Shoe Repairs 65 Slimming Slimming World 90 Social Club Farington Conservative Club 72 Fox Lane Club 39 Leyland & Farington Club 81 Solicitors Birchall Blackburn 37,74,96 G H Lee & Co 46 Taxi Services Avacab/Leyland Taxis 11 Theatre Thwaites Empire 19 Training Centaur Training 6 M.A.D. 22 Tree Surgery PJR Tree Service 75 John Sutcliffe 28 Upholstery Aztec Furnishings 22 Windows, Conservatories & Doors Cloudy 2 Clear 7 Lyndon Wilson Joinery 6 Select Windows 83 Taylor Joinery 70 Window Fix 75 Window Cleaning Sharples Window Cleaning 79
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