THE INDEPENDENT BUSINESS
MAGAZINE FOR LEYLAND Delivered FREE to around 15,000 homes across Leyland
October 2018
Issue 162
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Leader Comment October 2018 ‘The end of the Summer is not the end of the world, so here’s to October…’ so wrote A.A. Milne, and he wrote Winnie the Pooh, a sure voice of authority. Welcome to October’s Leyland Leader, it’s another 96 glossy pages featuring the finest businesses, trades, services and organisations in South Ribble and beyond. Last month, Leyland Leader’s independent networking group BB4B (Breakfast Before Business) celebrated its seventh anniversary. Every month, at Leyland Golf Club, around 40 local businesses meet before work to share, food, friendship, fun, fellowship and above all, business. An impressive range of Leyland, Chorley and Preston businesses are represented in an
Keith Bradshaw from GO On Tour (Golden Oldies) theatre group and various stallholders. Much credit must go to Debbie Noblett, from The Plant Stall on the market, for regularly inviting John’s programme to Leyland, thereby promoting our town. Speaking of Radio Lancashire, Leyland’s very own Dave Swanton, a regular music show host, is our latest ‘victim’ in the friendly ‘Getting to Know You’ slot. Check him out, he’s on page 39. Is it too early to mention the C word yet? There’s less than 100 days to Christmas now - the trees have changed colour, the weather’s suitably seasonal and the festive season is on the horizon. Party planning is informal setting. The recent birthday already underway gathering was re-branded ‘Seventh Heaven’ for many,. as Phil Heaven, from Insight6, formerly of If you have festive Shoppers Anonymous, gave a fascinating talk (or any other) on customer experience, service and value at events to publicise, every level. let us know we are happy to help through Over at Leyland Market, a regular visitor these pages, via our website or the usual BBC Radio Lancashire’s John Gillmore social media platforms. Give us a call. Enjoy! broadcast live across the county from the heart of our town. John spoke to several local people live on Keith and Ruth Bradshaw air, including Keith McIntosh from Sporting Memories, Angela Browne from La Corte Restaurant, Mandy Stableford and Please mention Leyland Leader when responding to advertisements
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A wheely good partnership
THEY say ‘charity begins at home’ and so it does, but what about work? Local charities, and there are many worthy causes out there, rely on links with local businesses. Corporate support is crucial. Phil Weaver Automotive, based at Mere Brow, is a new local business, established earlier this year. New name, perhaps, but the same ethos prevails as the driving force behind this independent motor retail business is determined to continue his ongoing partnership with the Rosemere Cancer Foundation. Phil Weaver (above) has over 35 years in the motor trade and is very passionate about the vehicles he sources and sells, along with the customer service and after-sales he provides. He is equally passionate about charity support, in particular his links with the Preston-based cancer charity. He explained: “Rosemere Cancer Foundation is a wonderful local charity very close to my heart and one which I have supported over the years. “I experienced the wonderful care and support which they provided to my dad during his cancer treatment and I’ve been keen to support events and fundraising campaigns ever since.
“They are a truly dedicated team working hard to raise essential funds for vital services, equipment and care for the benefit of so many local people. I’m proud to continue to support the Foundation.” Proving the partnership works both ways, Dan Hill (above), Head of Fundraising, has purchased a quality used Volvo from Phil Weaver Automotive, further underlining the links between the business and the charity. Dan said: “I met Phil when he started to support Rosemere through his business. I was impressed by his professionalism and dedication. I’d been watching his website for the right vehicle and buying from him was a wonderful experience. Phil couldn’t have been more helpful. He is hugely knowledgeable. My vehicle is a credit to Phil’s amazing standards. I’d recommend anyone looking for a superb second hand car to visit him.”
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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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WRIGHTS OPTICIANS 5 Chapel Brow Leyland PR25 3NH 01772 424296 www.wrightsopticians.co.uk
OCULAR COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY
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!
Case Study Another success story!
Our patient came in recently for his routine eye
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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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The Woodsman Bar & Restaurant, Clayton-le-Woods Restaurant Review
IS it in Leyland? Is it in Chorley? Does it really matter where when clearly it’s all happening at the Woodsman Bar and Restaurant, perfectly situated at the corner of Wigan Road (A49) and Lancaster Lane.
plus vegetarian options. There’s surely something for everyone here! It’s all freshly prepared and served,
creatively presented and a pleasure to eat. With such an extensive menu the most difficult stage of our visit was choosA celebrated local for many years, the ing the meals - but we got there hostelry has been re-born as The with the help of ‘pre-drinks’ The Woodsman following a fabulous Woodsman offers a very impressive refurbishment in recent times. The range of ales and lagers and a very ambitious project is clearly paying off reasonably priced wine list. as the place was ‘buzzing’ when we For starters, the Tandoori Marinated visited for a Friday evening meal. Chicken Fillets with yogurt and mint The Woodsman claims to be “a great dip caught my eye. Succulent chicken place to enjoy a few drinks and a great pieces, nicely spiced and cooled with range of flame grilled food.” We, the dip and supported by a seasonal along with countless others it would salad hit the spot for me. Top starter! seem, can certainly vouch for that. Across the table, our discerning The warmest of welcomes from Marsi reviews assistant opted for the specials and her team set the tone for the most menu, ordering a personal favourite enjoyable of evenings. The staff were Pan-fried King Prawns with chilli and busy but attentive, friendly and helpful garlic. throughout. Disappointed she was not! Seafood The Woodsman doesn’t pretend to starters are always a winner but can go be what it isn’t - it offers a very wrong - not on this occasion, the impressive range of pub food taken to prawns were declared ‘delightfully another level. You can have nibbles, delicious.’ Well done Chef! a choice of starters to match any Fancy something a little bit different? restaurant, go Italian with pasta, pizza How does a Cajun Chicken Swinger or risottos, or burgers or Kebab Kebab sound? I watched fascinated swingers - amazing, classic mains and as a plate adorned with fries, salad grills, a daily Chef’s Specials menu, garnish, tomato relish and mayonnaise To advertise call 01772 432963 or email keith@leylandleader.com
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enhanced with juicy prawns coated with garlic and chilli, along with the standard fries, grilled tomato, mushrooms and salad garnish. Everything was piping hot and cooked to perfection. The restaurant was busy but the kitchen staff were on their game and duly delivered. We both thoroughly enjoyed our main courses. By this time, our appetites had been more than satisfied, but regular readers will know, it’s important to visit the desserts A fascinating culinary concept, but it menu, if only in the interests of worked, judging by the way it was duly investigative journalism. despatched. Another kitchen triumph. The Chef’s own Sticky Toffee Pudding The wine list was mentioned earlier and, with Butterscotch and Vanilla Ice Cream of course, no meal would be complete surely speaks for itself - awesomely without moreish, but very filling! And Affagato, sampling a that’s Vanilla Ice Cream with hot strong bottle. Espresso Coffee to pour over, was a first Without for us - an interesting combination, every looking last delicious drop. too far We enjoyed our visit to the Woodsman down the Bar and Restaurant - everything worked list, we well. Give them a try, you can even eat settled for outside if the weather co-operates. the House There are always special offers on dining, Pinot Grigio, a crisp dry, fruity Italian. It wonderful value. Bring the family, kids are proved an excellent complement to our welcome - and free (T&C apply), there’s a meals. For mains, the Surf and Turf option on the 2 for 1 Steak Offer (with wine), Coffee and Cake Specials. Plus, there’s a Quiz Specials Menu seemed to cry out for Night every Thursday. What’s not to like, attention. I enjoyed a 10oz sirloin steak we will be back! medium rare, thank you very much, arrived on the table mat opposite. Dangling, or was it really swinging, above the plate was a vertical kebab skewer packed with cajun spiced chicken, grilled peppers and red onion.
OPENING TIMES Monday: 12.00 - 23.00 Tue - Thurs: 12.00 - 23.00 Fri– Sat: 12.00 - 24.00 Sunday: 12.00 - 23.00 The Woodsman Bar & Grill Lancaster Lane, Clayton-le-Woods Leyland PR25 5RY
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Just some of the services provided by Potters Business Support are: • Event Organising • Appointment Arranging • Email & Diary Management • Document Creation • Business Trip Management • Transcription • Receipt Reconciliation, Invoice Production and Credit Control • Setting Up Systems and Office Re-Organisation • Meeting Organisation and Minute Taking • Home Projects “Do you feel as if there aren't enough hours in the day to get through your task list? Are you unable to follow up on business leads because you are spending valuable time on your administration tasks? Do you struggle to keep on top of your emails, diary and project management?
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N & K HARVEY FUNERALS Independent Funeral Directors
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Getting to Know You Getting to Know You With Dave Swanton, author, BBC Radio Lancashire presenter, PR guru Born: PRI Preston (lived in Leyland first 22 years of my life) Occupation: Media/ Marketing/PR and Customer Service Consultant Married: to Carole (1995) Family: 2 children (Emma and Dan), one grandchild Jack Hero: Jason Robinson (pictured right) who has achieved so much, many things against the odds, he’s my best mate, too. Place to live: Worden Lane opposite Worden Park Greatest fear: Used to be dying but, having been ill recently it brought much home to me, no real fears now. Family holiday: we have a static caravan near Skipton which we visit often. What would you change about yourself: Nothing really, I’m happy in my skin, have achieved lots of things and enjoying life to the full. What makes me angry: Poor customer service, though it keeps me in a job; ignorant people. What motivates you to work hard: I lost everything in a previous life and had to rebuild from scratch. That’s all the motivation I need to put a ‘shift in.’ Favourite thing about career: Being a BBC Radio presenter for 20 years is special and to have such a loyal listening following is amazing. Proudest accomplishment: Writing and
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publishing several books. My English teacher at Wellfield had a downer on me and I think it’s been my subliminal motivator. What makes me laugh: My mate Ted Robbins, one of the best in his profession. He came into hospital as Den Perry and told the nurses he’d burn the place down if they didn’t let him say hello to all the patients. What did you want to be when you were small: Steve Zodiac,pilot of Fireball XL5 and Mike Mercury of Supercar. I was gutted when I discovered they were puppets. Favourite sport to watch or play: I have to say ice hockey, though I love cricket too. Karaoke song: Oh Carole Nickname: SWANNY - since about aged 4 so it’s stuck for 57 years. Hobbies: Reading my Kindle, watching sports. Superpower of choice: Invisibility Lottery win: Make sure the kids were set up for life; donate to Chorley Hospital who have been so good to me and my family Favourite zoo animal: Elephant Interesting dinner invitations (living or dead): Victoria Wood, Paul McCartney, Emperor Rosko and Neil Sedaka. Childhood memory: Watching Preston North End and starting my love affair with cricket. Glass half full or empty: Definitely half full Desert Island items (3): iPod, Kindle, sun cream Favourite school subject: Mathematics First job: at school it was petrol pump attendant at Reg Daniels on Wigan Road, after school apprentice plumber at Leyland Motors for 6 months before I quit to work for NatWest. What would you never do again: Plenty! I was turned over by someone I trusted 12 months ago and that really hurt - so, not trusting everyone I meet until it’s earned. Looking forward to in the future: Every day when I wake and the challenges it brings. Having a grandson is brilliant, I’m looking to playing a part in his life’s education. Catch Swanny and Sounds like Saturday Night every Saturday on BBC Radio Lancashire 6-8pm
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Care in Your OWN Home How much notice do you need to start care? ANSWER. In some cases a relative has telephoned us in the morning and we have started to provide care for a loved one in the afternoon! The answer is we try to start as early as you need care. Starting care within 24 hours is usually required if you have an emergency or if you are discharged from hospital earlier than you expected. PLANNING CARE. Our rotas are complex and it is not easy and trying to fit new care packages at short notice. At times such as the summer holidays or Christmas this is made even more difficult because some of our care staff may be on holiday. Home care is something that you really should planned, ideally we recommend you contact us 2-3 weeks before care is actually needed, this gives us time to meet you, complete paperwork and fit the calls into our rota to ensure that we can provide support at the time you want it. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS. Prior to starting care we have to come and meet you and see the location where we will be providing care. We do what we call an “ASSESSMENT” this means we take details about the times of calls, the duration of calls, the tasks to be carried out and issues such as a your medication, doctor and next of kin. Our regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC) expects us to develop a ”CARE PLAN” from the assessment. This means that everything we are do is documented and who we contact in an emergency is available. Be wary of companies who are willing to start care without having completed an assessment, care plan or having met you in advance – just turning up and starting care is not good practice!
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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 Lemon Cod with Basil Bean Mash
Fish Recipe of the Month sponsored by The Fish Plaice Serves 2 Preparation: 8 mins; Cooking: 18 mins Ingredients 2 small bunches cherry tomatoes on the vine 1 tbsp olive oil 2 x 140g/5oz chunks skinless cod or other white fish fillet Zest 1 lemon, plus juice of ½ ½ a 480g pack frozen soya beans 1 garlic clove Bunch basil, leaves, stalks separated 100ml/3½fl oz chicken or vegetable stock Method
lemon zest and more seasoning, then drizzle with a little oil. Roast for 8-10 mins until the fish flakes easily. 2 Meanwhile, cook the beans in a pan of boiling water for 3 mins until just tender. Drain, then tip into a food processor with the rest of the oil, garlic, basil stalks, lemon juice and stock, then pulse to a thick, slightly rough puree. Season to taste. 3 Divide the tomatoes and mash between two plates, top with the cod, then scatter with basil leaves and remaining lemon zest to serve.
1 Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Put the tomatoes onto a baking tray, rub with a little oil and seasoning, then roast for 5 mins until skins are starting to split. Add the fish to the tray, top with most of the
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Genuine Registered, Highly Qualified, Leading Spiritual Healer and Speaker
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Healer and Speaker who gets results! Registered as a professional spiritual healer, Marguerite offers a courteous, caring and sympathetic service with a success rate second to none. Vastly experienced as a healer, Marguerite also offers her service as a guest speaker to a variety of groups. Let Marguerite entertain and educate your group, revealing an insight into the workings of spiritual healing. With an enthusiastic and refreshing approach, Marguerite will leave any audience wanting to know more. Call now for an appointment. Qualifications in Trauma, Abuse, Bereavement Nationally recognised long-service award (if you are unwell, you must seek medical help)
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Growing Places with Growing Solutions Ltd of Leyland
plant nutrition products, manufactured, tried IF YOU want a great lawn in 2018 then talk to Peter Benson, Director of Growing and tested in-house. Solutions Ltd, Eccleston-based manufacturers and suppliers of lawns and plant treatment throughout the UK and beyond! This well-established family business , now based in Eccleston, are nationally recognised as leading exponents within their field. Their professional expertise has been applied at five UK national stadia, ten Premier League football grounds, the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, bowling greens and many prestigious golf courses.
LAWN MAGIC Normally £7 Just for callers LAWN MAGIC - as used by leading groundsmen and gardeners across the UK and beyond. A premium product with ‘Premier League’ results. Call in and take advantage of our special offers - now is the time to grow and nurture that perfect lawn. Trading under the name Garden Wizard and marketing a revolutionary lawn feed known as Lawn Magic, they have become TV regulars, selling successfully via the shopping channels. And their friendly help and advice is literally on hand for local residents. Peter says: “After a very wet winter everyone has a problem with moss in their lawns. This is definitely the best time of year to attack the moss that is smothering your grass. “We are happy to supply the products you need at the lowest possible cost and give you FREE advice. Just call in and see us and pick up your FREE ‘Seven Simple Steps to a Nice Lawn.’ Ours is one feed for all seasons, there’s no need for separate Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter feeds.” Growing Solutions Ltd offer professional
PLANT MAGIC TV 1 litre normal price £7 now special offer 1 litre just £4 this makes 200 litres of feed for all plants, fruit and vegetables, especially good for tomatoes If you want the best from your plants, fruit, vegetables, tubs and baskets Call in and see us and get FREE feeding advice from the experts. We are a very friendly, family business and look forward to speaking to you. We offer one feed - Plant Magic - for all seasons. There is absolutely no need for separate feeds for different plants. We also have the finest Professional potting compost available.
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Professional compost as sold on TV We have a great compost available, used by many of our customers for seedlings, young and mature plants. It is excellent for tubs and hanging baskets. May basket This compost sells on TV shopping channels at the price of 2 for £20, plus £5.95 p&p. Growing Solutions price June basket to local people is just 2 for £11 plus 1Kg of soil enhancer whilst stocks last - collect from the factory. A leaflet called "7 simple steps to a nice lawn" is available free of charge from the factory with no obligation this leaflet goes into a bit more but uncomplicated detail and of course we will give you free verbal advice as well. Growing Solutions are not a "pushy company" and the staff are very customer orientated so you can be sure of a friendly reception at the factory. Moss Magic can be obtained by the home user as well as the Professional.
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MOSS MAGIC FOR LAWNS £4 - 1 litre - 100 sq m treatment £15 - 5 litres - 500 sq m treatment
As well as advice on Moss we can also recommend the best feeds for your Lawn and your plants. MOSS MAGIC is a premium product, on offer at a fantastic bargain price to factory visitors. One litre of Moss Magic will treat an amazing 100 square metres of lawn. Growing Solutions manufacture their products in Leyland and all are equally applicable to professional playing surfaces and residential gardens. Peter and team have the knowledge, expertise and skills to help you get that dream lawn - ask for help and advice, they are waiting to work with you. How to find us Our premises are at Winterview Farm, Parr Lane, Eccleston, Chorley PR7 5RP Coming from Leyland area - cross over the bridge entering Eccleston, pass the farmers arms on your right , Parr Lane is 100 metres on your left - pass through the residential area (20 MPH limit). When you reach the last bungalow on your right the entrance to the farm is directly opposite. From Chorley area follow Wigan Road (A49) through Euxton turning into Back Lane just before the Crematorium. Follow Back Lane, it is a partial single track lane with passing places not suitable for large vehicles. Pass the Cunneries Fishery and turn right into the farm 150 metres on your right.
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WHITTAKERS BUTCHERS (Quality Standard Mark and Farm Assured)
Giving cooking advice and free recipes with a friendly helpful service Bulk orders taken with discounts available
Trading at Leyland for 40 years, our family has been selling top quality locally produced Meat and Eggs at very good prices Lamb Skewers with Lemon and Chilli
Recipe of the Month sponsored by Whittakers Butchers
Makes 15-20 skewers; Prep time: 10 mins plus marinating 3 Cook time; under a preCooking time: 6-8 mins heated moderate Ingredients grill for 3-4 450g/1lb lamb rumps or boneless leg minutes on steaks, cut into strips each side Grated zest of 2 lemons 2.5ml/½tsp dried chilli flakes 4 Serve the Salt and freshly milled black skewers garnished with salad leaves pepper and a prepared chilli jam, onion 15ml/1tbsp olive oil chutney or onion 30ml/2tbsp freshly chopped marmalade thyme leaves Method Try our selection of ready meals 1 In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients together, cover and set aside for about 20 minutes 2 Thread the lamb strips onto 15-20 short metal or wooden skewers previously soaked in water) One hour FREE parking behind Market
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Full Groom Small Dogs - from £28 Medium Dogs - from £35 Large Dogs - from £45 Puppy Pampers - from £15
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Transferring ISAs
Money Matters with Greg Heath of Derbyshire Booth Financial Management Ltd
Time to bring your investments together? If you have accumulated a number of Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) over the years, keeping them all in one place could give you better control and help you save money. There’s a common misconception that you can’t move your existing ISAs from one provider to another. Transferring your ISAs doesn’t affect its tax-efficient status, but you should make sure that you don’t have to pay penalties or give up valuable benefits. If you want to switch from an existing ISA provider to a new one, you’re perfectly within your rights to do so. Much like a mortgage, you shouldn’t feel as though you’re saddled forever with your first ISA provider choice. Transferring your ISAs could allow you to widen your range of investment choices, as the range on offer can differ between providers.
will count towards your £4,000 Lifetime ISA allowance for the year and qualify for the government bonus, but will not count towards your overall ISA allowance of £20,000 in 2018/19. It is not advisable to transfer from a Lifetime ISA. Transferring your ISAs won’t affect their tax-efficient status, provided you follow the correct process. You might think that to make a transfer from one ISA to another, you’ll need to close down your existing account, make a withdrawal, then open up a new account and pay in. But closing down your current ISA means you’ll immediately lose all the tax benefits, so never withdraw your savings to pay into a new ISA. ADDITIONAL PERMITTED ISA ALLOWANCE Instead, if you want to make a transfer, we’ll contact your provider to inform them and manage the entire transfer process for you. Remember that tax rules can change in future, and their effect on you will depend on your individual circumstances. If you are looking to transfer ISA tax benefits following the death of your spouse or registered civil partner, the survivor can now inherit their ISA tax benefits. This will be in the form of an additional permitted allowance equal to the value of the ISA at the holder’s death and will be in addition to your own ISA allowance.
EASIER TO MONITOR AND MANAGE Another reason to switch is that you could find you’re better off because another provider is offering lower fees and charges. You may also want to move because you prefer to keep all your investments conveniently in one place, where they’re easier to monitor and manage. You can transfer your ISA from one provider to another at any time. You can also transfer from one type of ISA to a different type of ISA – for example, you can move money held in a Stocks & Shares ISA into a Cash ISA, or from a Cash ISA to a Stocks & Shares ISA. Similarly, money held in an Innovative Finance ISA can be transferred into a Stocks & Shares Do you have any questions ISA or into a Cash ISA. about your finances? NOT ALL ISA PROVIDERS ACCEPT TRANSFERS Contact Greg Heath, Managing Director at Remember that not all ISA providers will Derbyshire Booth today on accept transfers. Also, bear in mind that the info@derbyshirebooth.com ISA provider you are moving from might or telephone 01772 422004. charge you for the transfer. If you transfer cash from an existing ISA into a Lifetime ISA, it
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LEYLAND & FARINGTON CLUB since 1933
October 2018
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMME
Saturday October 6 COLLIE Top Guitar Vocalist
Saturday October 13 KEVIN EDMOND GREEN Great Male Vocalist from Leyland Saturday October 20 LAD AND DAD Brilliant Father/Son duo with a bit of Blues Brothers
Saturday October 27 KEVIN JAMES Terrific Guitar Vocal Entertainer Resident compere and support act ‘Mr Entertainment’ Eric Jones
New members £15 (no admin fee); A fine selection of beers, lagers and spirits, NEW - a selection of draught and cask ales; Function room for hire for parties, weddings, christenings etc; Large games room with two snooker tables; full bowling facilities, afternoon and evening bowling; snooker players welcome for Preston League; Winter games every Wednesday, call the club for details; Bingo - Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesday (afternoons) Saturdays
SKY SPORTS
The place to watch all sports!
01772 463780
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Getting to Know You Getting to Know You With Councillor John Rainsbury, Mayor of South Ribble
From: Dukinfield, Greater Manchester Occupation: Mayor of South Ribble Marital status: Married to Shirley Family: 3 Children, 4 grandchildren, 1 great grandson
Karaoke song: Peggy Sue, I once won a competition singing Buddy Holly songs. Nickname: ‘JR’ for many years in the Dallas era. Or ‘Ronnie’ I once went to work in an Italian suit and sunglasses, a colleague claimed ‘It’s Ronnie Knight’ and it stuck! Hobbies: Music, Politics, Gardening, History What about a super power: Flying, how great it would be to miss the traffic. Lottery win: Buy houses for my children, provide best possible care for my mother, open a hostel for ex-servicemen and go on a cruise. Zoo animal: Not a zoo fan but lions are majestic. Dinner invitations: Boris Johnson, Kris Akabusi (pictured), Michael McIntyre, Goldie Hawn Childhood memory: Family summer holidays on Portland, Dorset; playing solo euphonium at Royal Albert Hall aged 16. Glass half full or empty: Always half full, why worry about something you can do nothing about? Desert island items (3): A piano, fishing rod, case of Amaroni (Italian red wine) Favourite school subject: Music and Geography First job: A salesman with Norweb What would you never do again: Go to Casablanca! Looking forward to most in the future: I prefer to enjoy the moment, not wishing my life away. Today is the tomorrow I was looking
Hero: Kriss Akabusi, athlete (sprint hurdler) and motivational speaker Place to live: Walmer Bridge, I love it here Greatest fear: Claustrophobia, I can’t even get in a sleeping bag! Family holiday: Travel and cruising, favourite destination is the Eastern Med, though we had a wonderful family holiday in Fort Lauderdale. What would you change about yourself: I’d be younger - and slimmer! What makes me angry: Litter. I can’t understand people who just discard rubbish. What motivates you to work hard: Personal pride and holidays. Favourite thing about career: Meeting some wonderful people. Proudest accomplishment: Mayor of South Ribble, inspecting the Kings Royal Hussars and taking the salute (pictured opposite), attaining a Masters Degree in Law. What makes you laugh: Quips and banter with mates in the pub. What did you want to be when small: Taller! I wanted to be a policeman, it happened when I was 24. I served 30 years with Lancashire Constabulary and 12 years as a Civilian Investigator and GMP. Favourite sport: Football, I love Manchester United, alas my playing days are over. forward to yesterday.
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NEIL CARSON
LANDSCAPES (Established 1994) ● Flagged Driveways and Patios ● Garden Walls, Pillars and Steps ● Full Drainage of Saturated Lawns ● Pointing ● Fireplaces
Contact NEIL on (01772) 423229 or 07956 110396 For FREE visit and quotation
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TELFORD ELECTRICAL Your local, trusted electrician with over 20 years experience in Domestic, Commercial & Industrial ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Part and full rewires Extra sockets and lights Fuse board upgrades Garden lighting Security alarms CCTV Testing and inspecting, fault finding Landlord certificates Portable appliance testing (PAT TESTING) Maintenance and repairs CRB police cleared (for working in schools, nurseries and retirement homes etc) Fully insured on all works Free estimates, competitive rates and no VAT
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THE HIGHFIELD
Southport Rd, Croston PR26 9JB Saturday 8.30am ST AGNES RC CHURCH HALL The Green, Eccleston PR7 5PH Wednesday 5.30 & 7.30pm LESLEY: 07958 227191
BATEMAN HALL
Sagar St, Eccleston PR7 5TA Monday 6pm
THE HIGHFIELD
Southport Rd, Croston PR26 9JB Wednesday 7pm DEBBIE: 07796 771033
MIDGE HALL METHODIST CHURCH HALL
ST BEDE’S OLD SCHOOL
Clayton Green, Clayton-le-Woods PR6 7EB Monday 7pm
CARR ST COMMUNITY CENTRE
Bamber Bridge PR5 6TY
Wednesday 9.30, 11.30am, 5.30 & 7.30pm Saturday 8.30 & 10.30am SARAH: 07954 375793
THE VALLEY CHURCH
Fourfields, Bamber Bridge PR5 6GS Thursday 9.30, 11.30am, 5.30 & 7.30pm JOANNE: 07724 990312
Longmeanygate PR26 6TD Wednesday 5.30 & 7.30 LOUISE: 07410 452261
GREGSON GREEN
WHITTLE-LE-WOODS METHODISTS Preston Rd, Whittle-le-Woods PR6 7HU Wednesday 5 & 7pm; Thursday 9.30am JANE: 07570 711690
HIGHER WALTON COMMUNITY CENTRE
LOSTOCK HALL CONSERVATIVE CLUB
Brownedge Rd, Lostock Hall PR5 5AA Monday 9.30am, 5.30 & 7.30pm STEPH: 07811 751328
THE VALLEY CHURCH
Fourfields, Bamber Bridge PR5 6GS Monday 7.30pm HEATHER: 07875 729412
Gregson Lane, Hoghton PR5 0DP Monday 7pm
Higher Walton PR5 4HU Tuesday 5 & 7pm
PENWORTHAM SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB Leyland Rd, Penwortham PR1 9QE Wednesday 5 & 7pm; Thursday 10am LOUISE: 07515 545931
LOSTOCK HALL ACADEMY
Todd Lane North, Lostock Hall, PR5 5UR Tuesdays 5.30 &7.30pm IRENE 07984 883854
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Open 51 W eeks a Year Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm
Looking after your individual child, their unique dreams, through our personalised care
Benefits:
Large, varied outdoor area to enhance childrens learning Excellent bespoke facilities for under 2‛s Uniquely designed rooms provide diverse learning opportunities Qualified, dedicated staff with teacher led curriculum
"There is a friendly, warm atmosphere at Stonehouse. The rooms are bright and airy and the unit is clean and hygienic"
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435529 for details
Stonehouse Nursery School Ltd t/a Stonehouse Childcare | 90 School Lane | Leyland | PR25 2TU
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Now taking bookings for FREE Government Funded places for 2, 3 & 4 year olds* * Terms and Conditions apply
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T: 01772 426203 M: 07866 258908
J.R.MonksPlumbingServices@hotmail.com Your Local Plumber’
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SHOE REPAIRS KEY CUTTING ENGRAVING TROPHIES DRY CLEANING LOCKSMITHS WATCH BATTERIES AND STRAPS FITTED TRADITIONAL TIME SERVED EQUESTRIAN TACK REPAIRS COBBLER Open Tues - Sat 84 Towngate 9am - 5pm
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Lancashire FA delighted to welcome Sporting Memories Group Lancashire Football Association has 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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Leyland Lane Wrought Iron Gates
Made to Measure, Free Estimates, Measuring Service Optional Galvanising or High Quality Undercoat Sand Blasting and Respraying Service Based at Leyland Lane Nurseries, 610 Leyland Lane, Leyland
Telephone: 01772 431171 Mobile: 07977 727854 W: www.leylandgatesandrailings.co.uk - E: info@leylandgatesandrailings.co.uk
COLIN RAWLINSON TILING & INTERIOR DECORATING
● LAMINATE FLOORING ● WALLPAPER HANGING ● TILING ● PAINTING ● COVING
FRIENDLY & RELIABLE SERVICE
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Mugged for Charity
LEYLAND-BASED BusinessGiftUK.com has been involved in the charity mugging of the Right Honourable Seema Kennedy MP, BBC North West Tonight presenters Diane Oxbury, Roger Johnson, Steven Saul and BBC Radio Lancashire’s John Gilmore, as they have all been subjects of #PrestonMugShots on Twitter this summer.
Steve Ward with ‘the mug’ and his letter of acknowledgement from Semma Kennedy MP
Magnificent 7 was developed and appealed for someone to print some mugs. BusinessGiftUK.com stepped in and offered their free services, suggesting they should be sold in aid of the Rosemere Cancer Foundation and Galloways Society for the Blind. The first batch sold out within the first week, with great support from Gilly at BBC Radio BBC Radio Lancashire’s John Gilmore (left) with BBC TV’s Roger Johnson with ‘the mug.’
Lancashire, after the Phone Box, the Penwortham Pylon and Steve got some airtime after being
How did this come about? Steve Ward, Director,
interviewed at the Guild Hall on Gilly’s 30 Days
BusinessGiftUK.com was browsing Twitter three
of Summer.
months ago and became aware of an unusual
The hashtags went viral and stocks were kindly
Twitter account @PrestonPhoneBox, which
sold by outlets Brew and Bake, Sheridan’s Bag
caught his eye because, when he started trading
Stall and Adrian Livesey Butchers on Preston
33 years ago, it was as contractors for advertising
Market, the BB4B networking group in Leyland
in BT phone boxes in the North West.
and the Preston Marina café.
On Twitter, there was a lot of banter between
BusinessGiftUK.com immediately commissioned
other local “inanimate” accounts and a hashtag
a second batch and once again fully funded the
emerged for the seven icons as
production. That, together with the fact that all
#PrestonInanimateObjects, comprising of
sales have been done without charge or
@FishergateBllrd, @PylonPenwortham,
commission by the volunteer outlets, means that
@Lostock_Henge, @PR1Thermometer,
the charities will receive 100% of the proceeds, in
@LeylandTank, @Swingbridge2 and
the region of £500.
@Prestonphonebox. The concept of the
From Andrew Mann, Business Lancashire
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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”.
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, libraries, colleges and
Leyland Rubber Works 1900 colour print
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
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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Leyland Leader Community Page 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
St Mary’s RC Church Broadfield Drive, Leyland NEW Mass times Saturdays 6pm Sundays 10am www.leylandstmarys.org.uk
07738 870750 or 01772 437029
www.holy-apostles.org.uk info@holy-apostles.org.uk
Community Café Leyland Methodist Church Every Wednesday
Come along and enjoy food and drink and company among friends 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 informa on 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
OCTOBER AT ST AMBROSE Sun Oct 28:10:30 Confirmation Service Fri Nov 2:19:30 Dave's Quiz Night Regular services: Sun 08:30 & 10:30 Thursday 10:00 BCP Holy Communion
Sudoku answer from Page 47: Wordsearch missing phrase from page 46: Vegetables, the roots of a healthy diet (Anon)
Walking Football for Over 55s Every Thursday 10-11am St Andrews Church Hall, Worden Lane, Leyland Keep fit, have fun! LEYLAND METHODIST CHURCH MESSY CHURCH 2nd Saturday every month Activities, stories, craft and a shared meal together for all ages/all the family Starting Saturday September 8
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