Leyland Leader Sept 2013

Delivered FREE to over 12,000 homes across Leyland

September 2013 Issue 101

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Special guest Dr Archie Prentice, President of Royal College of Pathologists Free Parking at the Civic Centre Please mention Leyland Leader when responding to advertisements

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FREE Cup of Tea or Coffee with every Breakfast Sandwich purchased

Fresh Sandwiches, Jacket Potatoes, Pies, Salads, Soups, Hot and Cold Drinks

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Made to order, various designs and flavours, ideal for business events or meetings, birthdays, christenings, all occasions

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LEYLAND & FARINGTON CLUB since 1933

SEPTEMBER LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Saturday September 7

SIMON ROSCOE superb male vocalist.

Saturday September 14

PETER MAY great solo artist Saturday September 21

DOUBLE TAKE guitar/vocals duo Saturday September 28 DANNY BARTON top male vocals NEW: every Wednesday OVER 50s BINGO starting at 1.30pm Every Thursday evening starting 8pm LINE DANCING Everyone welcome, come and join the fun.

New members ÂŁ15 (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, Saturdays

Play Poker at the Leyland & Farington Club, call the club for details

01772 463780 1 Derby Street, Leyland PR25 4NUU

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12 Restaurant Review with Casey’s American Diner at The Railway @ Leyland THE original diners - as in restaurants - were dining carriages on American railways. It’s therefore, more than fitting the latest ‘diner’ in town should be found at The Railway @ Leyland.

the vast range of burgers, dogs, sandwiches, mains, wings, platters, sides, shakes and desserts - all American, you get the picture!

Four main courses provided four equally large but wonderful US-style dining experiences.

Equally appropriate, it flung open its doors for the first time on the fourth of July, US Independence Day. Trading under the name Casey’s American Diner, it’s got everything you might expect from a US themed restaurant - and more - including individual dining booths kitted out with state-of-the-art TV screens.

It’s not ‘fine dining’ but in this BBQ summer, it certainly ticks all the boxes - if you yearn for finger lickin’, mouth-watering, tempting tasty treats, gut-busting, authentic American platters, bursting with flavours, down home cookin’ at terrific value prices, then Casey’s is for you - and me, of course.

Our party of four rocked up on a midweek night. We were delighted and impressed by the ‘re-furb’ which has transformed one end of the already popular hostelry into the aforementioned classical American diner.

The sumptuously furnished booths allow for ‘private dining’ without missing out on the natural buzz and ambience of the busy pub.

If the portions are big - and believe me, they are - then the choices are even bigger. The hardest part is knowing where to start.

The Railway, as ever, has a fantastic range of beers, lagers and wines on offer. Just as well, it’s thirsty work ploughing through the menu, which has to be big to accommodate

My BBQ Ribs - piled high were baby back ribs, marinated and slowly roasted, producing the tenderest of treats that literally fell from the bones. With two sides permitted, I opted for Fries and Coleslaw.

Never mind the size or the challenge, it was sheer quality.

Casey’s Chicken turned out to be a full chicken crown marinated in a sticky honey and peppercorn sauce and oven baked. Supported by a house salad and inevitable fries, it was declared ‘delicious.’

Daughter in law opted for the New York style Sliders - choose any three from the list of eight burgers on offer and receive a trio of 2oz easy to handle mini burgers.

First up a mini Casey Burger - a traditional burger with sliced tomato, dill pickle and Casey’s burger sauce. Then The Carolina - a burger of BBQ marinated chicken breast

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‘...quality and service is unquestioned...’ grilled and topped with hickory smoked BBQ sauce. The third slider of choice was The Woodstock, that’s grilled halloumi, roasted peppers, dill pickle and a basil mayo.

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unquestioned.

No US dining experience is complete without desserts and Casey’s as expected delivered the goods. Desserts come in single or sharing portions - and they’re not for the faint-hearted.

Two of us tackled the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake and the others took on the Chocolate Brownie. Both arrived as sharing platters with ice cream.

With presentation perfect, and top quality all round, the duo of desserts drew to a close a truly satisfying, extremely filling yet enjoyable meal. We thoroughly recommend a visit to Casey’s, go on give it a try.

With a mound of fries, the bread element Since it’s re-invention some years ago, The proved too much but the trio of burgers met Railway @ Leyland has built a wellwith ecstatic approval. deserved reputation. Whether it’s drinks, Ribs, Wings & Beans proved a worthy food, the function suite or the regular live choice for main meal number four. Hickory entertainment, karaoke or discos, there is Smoked BBQ, Southern Fried and Salt & something for everyone. Now, there is even Pepper Wings, along with BBQ Ribs, a large more portion of spicy Texan beans and fries We congratulate proprietors Alison and what more could a hungry young man ask Danny on the introduction of Casey’s Amerifor? can Diner. As Arnie famously said; ‘We’ll The portions at Casey’s are more than be back!’ generous, but the quality and the service is Call 01772 458427 for bookings.

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Ashleigh Accountancy of Leyland, celebrating 10 years in business

‘In 2013 we CONGRATULATIONS celebrate our 10th year of providing The Ashleigh local businesses Accountancy with an exceptional team celebrating accountancy 10 years in service. Our clients business. vary from small sole traders and SME’s to larger Limited Companies.

OFFICES TO RENT: We also have offices However, regardless of size, every client to rent on the First Floor of 107 – 109 does and will continue to receive the same Towngate, offering a low cost, all inclusive high level of service and support.

We pride ourselves in really getting to know solution with flexible lease terms to local businesses. our clients as it is so important that businesses have a financial partner to support them – today and in the future.

We are very proud and honoured to still work with the clients that joined us when the practice first started. We have worked with them through all stages from set up and 106 sq ft approx: 173 sq ft approx: £50/wk inc £80/wk inc growth to exit planning.’

For information and viewing, contact Paul Maddock on (Lisa Whalley, Director) 07837 523604

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17 Mobile beauty therapist, providing a high standard service with the comfort of your own home. With over six years experience in the beauty industry, you can feel confident that you will receive a professional, yet friendly, service.

Eye lash perming is a brilliant way to enhance your natural lashes, giving your eyes definition and shape.

The results of this treatment can last between 6-8 weeks.

Maximise the results further with a free lash tint

PERFECTLY PAMPERED by Kerry Covering Leyland and surrounding areas.

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Fantastic offers for September ACRYLIC NAILS from ÂŁ22 Receive a free eyebrow wax with all full sets, French, natural, colour and glitter acrylic available

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HIGH PASS RATE LOW PRICES Single or intensive lessons Discounts for students and block bookings

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TELFORD ELECTRICAL Your local, trusted electrician with over 20 years experience in Domestic, Commercial & Industrial ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

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NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL CALL DAVE

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Registered, highly qualified, with a long-service award Qualified in trauma, abuse, coping with bereavement Available for research projects Sensitive, sensible, sympathetic, caring approach Vastly experienced over 20 years

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Through a child’s eyes with

WRIGHTS OPTICIANS of LEYLAND “SEEMS to me that even very conscientious parents, who would look to all their children’s needs as a matter of course, sometimes forget about eye tests!”

Leading Leyland optician Sarah Wright, owner of Wrights Opticians on Chapel Brow, is increasingly concerned about the numbers of children who never have their eyes tested.

Sarah explained: “It is frustrating, children have regular dental checks, inoculations when appropriate and other health checks but routine eye tests on a national scale - just don’t happen!

“Children themselves have no criteria to determine if their eyes need treatment unless they bump into things or miss out at school. Parents, particularly if they don’t wear glasses themselves, naturally assume all is well” Eye tests for children up to the age of 16 are totally free on the NHS. “All our opticians are very experienced in testing children - our optometrist Derek Pellowe has six children of his own! We have games, toys and activities - including Ipads and stickers - to engage them, whatever age, during the testing process.

“We make it fun, painless and nine times out of ten, no further treatment will be required.

However, if we can detect eye problems early in life it’s better for the individual if we can correct it - with glasses, patches or in some cases, exercises.”

If not detected early, children can occasionally develop a ‘lazy’ eye, which might never form properly, resulting in a squint or a lack of binocular vision. This could even affect career choices and driving

in later life.

“I’d like to see a public awareness campaign highlighting the need for children’s eye Testing. Mostly, our eye test will be a formality, but there are rare optical conditions which, if not detected early enough could lead to a lack of vision in adulthood.

“There is no cost involved for children and, if appropriate, we will take a retinal photograph which can tell us so much more about your eye for free. This normally costs £10. ” Wrights Opticians offer a wide range of glasses and contact lenses suitable for children of all ages.

Sarah commented: “We have lots of frames, different styles, colours, funky, cool designs to choose from. Plus, we fit them accurately so they are really comfortable to wear.

“We also offer a full after-care service for children, totally free. This covers frames, re-fitting, new screws, most breakages, it’s all part of the service.

“Children can wear contact lenses from quite young providing they are mature and have parental back-up.

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‘...the glare facts...’

IT’S summer holiday time.. Hopefully, the weather is great allowing for outdoor play, possibly long hours at the beach.

The downside is increased outdoor activity and extra exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays also means an increased risk of damage to children’s eyes.

The answer is simple, says Sarah Wright of Wrights Opticians.

“In addition to putting the Factor 25 sun cream on, ensure your children wear sunglasses outdoors.

“Because children’s eyes are not fully formed, 70% more harmful UV reaches the delicate retina than in an adult eye. Even if a child has perfect eyes, they still need the extra protection provided by sunglasses when exposed to sunlight.

Sarah advises: “Most children like to wear sunglasses, they look cool, grown-up and can be very fashionable. The key is to make sure they are properly made with distortion-free lenses.

“Cheap, badly made sunglasses offer little protection and can even do more long-term damage than going without sunglasses at all. If in any doubt, call in and see us for advice.

Wrights Opticians have an impressive range of sunglasses suitable for children and adults.

Whatever age you might be, adult or child, we are all susceptible to damage from everpresent UV light and glare. It’s always better to be ‘safer than sorry.’

Follow Wrights Opticians on Facebook. ‘Like’ our page, help us to reach 200 ‘Likes’ and win tea and cakes for two at Coppers Tea Rooms “Helping Patients See Clearly for Over 40 Years”

● Frames From Budget to Designer ● Prescription Sunglasses ● Complete Range of Contact Lenses ● After Hours Appointments and Home Visits ● NHS and Children Welcome ● All Glasses Fully Fitted

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General Building Contractors

Any kitchen, any design, competitive quotations available

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Leyland Hotel Wonderful wedding venue in the heart of Lancashire.

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New full day and evening wedding packages now available for 2014.

Sunday’s from £2995 Friday’s from £3995 “Taste of Lancashire” EXCLUSIVE USE Saturday’s award winningfrom food £4995 WEDDING VENUE

tailor made wedding receptions.

Totally at “your service” offering feathers bespoke and unique touches to enhance your big day.

Leyland Way, Leyland PR25 4JX Tel 01772 422 922

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Tree Services and Landscaping

MAX IS BACK!

Treework, Fencing, Decking, Patios, all aspects of Landscaping and Building Work Please ring Max for free quotes

T: 01772 435485 M: 07921 675333 Email: maxhalsall@hotmail.com

Special Offers with this Advertisement Cut & Open Tuesday to Saturday; Sunday, Blow Monday and later Dry

appointments available on request

Full Head Colour with Cut & Blow Dry For a quotation, call Janet and quote LL2

25 Preston Road, Leyland PR25 4NT

Aqueduct Road Blackburn BB2 4HT

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Love Milk, Love Local, with Deacon’s Dairy of Leyland

LOOKING for a local business with a lot of bottle? Look no further than Deacon’s Dairy, situated on Bow Lane, Leyland.

For when it comes to talking local family businesses, fewer people tick more boxes than Martin Deacon.

Martin, who has been at the helm since 1983, is the ‘latest’ of several Deacon generations who have been supplying our town with milk - and more for over 100 years.

Martin explains: “My great-grandmother and her sister were tenants at Holt Farm on Runshaw Lane for many years.

“Leyland was just a small village and they would wheel a hand cart around the cottages.

It had two churns on board, one with full milk, the other with ‘blue milk’ - that’s with the top skimmed off to make cream.

“Residents would turn out and collect the milk direct from the churns. In the absence of fridges ,they toured twice daily, every day of the year. It was hard work, but very necessary and much appreciated.”

A 21st century electric milk float

Years later, as Leyland’s manufacturing industries took off, Martin’s grandmother Maud took up the reins, literally, delivering

by horse and cart.

“By 1961 my Dad, Henry Deacon, was in charge and the family business moved to Bow Lane—and we’re still operating from here today.”

Martin Deacon at work

Over the years, Deacon’s Dairy has employed many local people, but family members have always rallied to help when and wherever.

“In 1983, I finished university and was about to take a job away from home when my Dad fell ill for a while. I came home to run the business for him and, 30 years later, I am still here!”

Deacon’s Dairy is the ultimate local business, operating from their current base for over 50 years.

“We have five rounds, all within Leyland and Farington, with around 1600 customers.

Our milk doesn't travel far, coming from Holme Farm Dairies in Penwortham. For over 30 years we have sourced our eggs from Henry Banks at Longton.

“Everything is local, our products, our workforce - everything we do and spend is ploughed back into the local economy.

“Our floats are electrically powered ’green’ machines, so they are pollution-free, a plus in these days of ‘green’ climate awareness.”

Deacon’s Dairy delivers about 12,500 pints of fresh milk every week, around 650,000 pints annually. Current deliveries also offer cream, eggs, fruit juices and yogurts.

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‘.....a very modern milkman with traditional values...’

Martin says: “We don’t have a massive product range. It’s best to keep to what we’re good at and what we know people want.”

It goes without saying that Martin has seen many changes and had to face some desperate challenges to maintain his business in recent times.

“When I started full-time in 1983, Britain’s milkmen delivered around 87% of the nation’s milk in the traditional manner.

These days, nationally only around 4% of the UK’s milk is ‘doorstep delivered.’ We have had to work very hard to keep our five rounds going “The impact of supermarkets, garages, shops etc is well documented. Many dairy farmers have gone out of business and much of Britain’s milk is imported from Ireland, Belgium, even Poland and beyond.”

Martin is very proud of the fact that Deacon’s Dairy is ‘keeping it local.’

“Buy from us and you know unreservedly that you are buying fresh, local produce that’s travelled less than 15 miles.

“In terms of health, nutrition, green transport, supporting local farmers, providing local employment, boosting the local economy, it’s common sense, surely?”

Martin is a very modern milkman with traditional values. Inevitably, Deacon’s Dairy had had to adapt to meet the demands and challenges of the 21st Century.

“The delivery system stays the same, and the personal touch is very much a key factor in our relationships with our customers.

“Behind the scenes, though, all our administration systems are computerised.

Four tops! Fistfuls of Freshness!

We still collect payment in person, knocking on doors, but many now pay online or by direct debit.

“Contact with customers is vital, though, you have to give people a reason to buy from you. I have many longstanding customers, the older ones can remember me as a boy helping my Dad on his rounds.

“My eldest customer, now in her late eighties has lived in the same Leyland home since she was born and has been receiving Deacon’s milk virtually every day of her life.”

Martin has two daughters who work abroad.

Could he be the last in the direct Deacon Dairy line to deliver milk this way?

He commented: “Who knows what will happen. Milk has always been my life. I’m forever grateful and always happy to welcome new enquiries.”

Check out Martin’s new website, complete with special offers at ..... www.deaconsdairy.co.uk.

‘Love Milk, Love Local’ - that says it all, really.”

Deacon’s Dairy Bow Lane, Leyland

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J.D. HULL JOINERY SERVICES Professional Joiner, over 23 years experience

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UPVC windows & doors specialist Fascias & soffits Roofing & gutters, dry verges Extension & building work undertaken Garage conversions Glazing & lock replacement Kitchens & bedrooms & laminate floors Renovation & general property repairs Small jobs welcome, competitive rates

71 Duddle Lane, Walton-le-Dale 01772 312595 07910 242103 www.jdhulljoinery.co.uk

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Pensions Revisited Money Matters with Derbyshire Booth Financial Management Ltd

Pensions were considered by some to be a fairly dull and unimportant subject - until recently.

Then came the announcements of the state pension reforms and from last October Auto enrolment, where employees are being automatically placed in company pension schemes - and suddenly many want their say about what constitutes a good pension and when they want it.

With average lifespan in the UK rising, it is important that people from all walks of life plan carefully for their future if they want it to be comfortable.

One of the most common mistakes we find as Independent Financial Advisers (IFA) is the lack of reviews carried out on people's retirement plans. This often leads to mistakes in the early years and a need to adjust those plans later. After all a small mistake can be costly to fix later.

The key questions you need to ask is: Are you receiving impartial financial advice? Have you completed a review of your current pension and any older pensions with previous employers?

Where is it invested? And most importantly what is it likely to provide at your retirement date? Therefore, it is wise to review your pension provision regularly.

Equally your pension fund might be invested in something that is totally unsuitable to you and take too much or too little investment risks.

Again it is important to understand where it is held.

As IFA's we deal with numerous pension and investment providers from all across the UK and we review the financial strength of each company, the charges they take and where the money is invested. This is then matched against your personal objectives and any potential problems highlighted. This is to ensure that a person's pension meets their longer term goals and is delivering value for money. After all, it is no use saving for 30 years plus only to discover that you did it all wrong.

It should be remembered also that pensions are just a long term savings plan with tax advantages.

It is also important to remember they are not the only way of saving for your retirement and to have some balance is a good idea. For example some people prefer to use 'buy to let' properties, others running their own businesses and even deposit accounts.

Whatever your plans to fund your retirement, it is a complex area that needs expert advice and regular monitoring to ensure comfortable years ahead The value of your investments and income from them may go down. You may not get back the original amount invested. Individual advice should be sought and no investment decisions should be made primarily from the above article.

Do you have any questions about your finances?

Contact Derbyshire Booth today on info@derbyshirebooth.com or telephone 01772 422 004.

Greg Heath is Managing Director of Derbyshire Booth Financial Management Ltd

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Accurate Tiling & Plastering For reliable, friendly and professional service.

All aspects of plastering and tiling work skillfully carried out

PLUS - Many other ‘handyman’ jobs undertaken, including laminate floor For a quotation, call Janet and quote LL2 laying, skirting boards,

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Driveways, Patios, Block Paving, Fencing, Flagging, Tree Felling, Timber Decking

Don’t take the risk employ a Master Craftsman!

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A FAMILY Supplying Floorcoverings of the f

Towngate store, and Andy Gibson, who formerly ran their Longton store.

WHEN it comes to carpets, Michael Harwood laminates, hardwood, any kind of flooring, The Flooring has worked with carpets all life, Firm, right at the heart of learning the requisite Leyland has it covered!

It’s a true family business, built skills from his dad. on traditional values of quality, He said: “It’s all I service and professionalism. have ever known, all Michael and Angela my life I’ve worked Harwood, partners in every with carpets, selling Michael and Angela Harwood sense, have been running the and fitting them for over The responsibility Flooring Firm for almost 11 35 years.”

Indeed, Michael is years.

Customer satisfaction is ‘hands-on’ directo They have been joined by paramount at The Flooring personally fits car nephew Alan Aitken, who now Firm. manages the busy two-storey Advice, help, choice, days every week. installation, after-sales, He added: “Every everything is geared to carefully vetted to meet our exacting please.

Along with offerin Angela explained: range of carpet ch “We have an all inclusive package including a bespok which includes The Flooring Firm materials and fitting.

Leyland’s largest

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LY AFFAIR he future with service of the past

design flooring specialists.

The whole team have been trained up to meet the exceptional Karndean standards of quality service and fitting.

Their dedicated upper floor provides the widest choice of Karndean samples supported by Quickstep laminates, cushion vinyl and solid wood flooring. wood with Alan Aitken Michael said: “We can source ility is all ours.” any type of flooring from ael is very much a ‘budget’ for a simple makeover to the highest quality - that rector and s carpets for two make a real difference designer statement - and our professional eek. very fitter is advice is totally free!” ed to ensure they The Flooring Firm has a new website, with a 360°virtual tour ting standards.” ffering the widest www.theflooringfirm.co.uk, et choices, check them out for yourselves, spoke service, and remember - ‘one price covers all.’ The Flooring Firm, Firm is also open 7 days a week. gest Karndean

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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 Roast Sea Bass with Herbs Fish Recipe of the Month sponsored by The Fish Plaice

Preparation: 10 mins; Cooking: 20 mins; Serves 4 Ingredients 4 small seas bass, scaled and cleaned A bunch of parsley 2 six inch (15cm) sprigs fresh rosemary ½ cup dry white wine 4 tbsp olive oil or unsalted butter Salt and freshly ground black pepper Method Pre-heat oven to 200°C/400°F Rinse the fish well and pat dry. Make three diagonal cuts on each side of each fish and season inside and out with salt and pepper.

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Rinse parsley, pat dry, remove leaves and discard stems.

Strip needles from rosemary sprigs. Finely chop parsley and rosemary together and season fish with herbs inside and out.

Arrange the fish in a baking dish, sprinkle the wine, olive oil or butter over them, and roast them until done, 15-20 mins, add a little more wine if Needed. Serve immediately with fresh, seasonal vegetables.

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Maison Cy Hair Studio

27 Chapel Brow, Leyland PR25 3NH

September Special Offer Every Wednesday with Hannah HALF PRICE foils Usually £80, for this month only. Quote Leader for offer *terms and conditions apply

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Product of the Month Fantastic Offer Limited supply - while stocks last!

KMS Shampoo and Conditioner 750ml bottles Normally £69, throughout September just £27.50 Save £41.50!

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Distributors of Cutting Tools, Fasteners, Tools and General Supplies to Industry 2013 GARDENING SPECIAL Check out our amazing range of Sealey products, everything for the garden

Special offers on gardening equipment, cal l us for details Petrol and electric mowers SPECIAL: Frank Blakeley & Son offer an exclusive workwear and bespoke embroidery service for all corporate, commercial and leisure requirements. Screen printing for all garments.

Tel: 01772 434456 Fax: 01772 422248

Web: www.frank-blakeley.com Email: leyland@frank-blakeley.com Unit 8A, Centurion Court, Wheelton Lane, Leyland, Lancs PR25 3UQ

Supplying all needs for industry with two free deliveries per day throughout the North West

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SANDRA ROBERTS HAIR SALON 10 Chapel Brow, Leyland

01772 456679

SEPTEMBER SPECIAL OFFER

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head foils with Cut & Blow Dry with this advertisement Appointments not always necessary * T&C apply

Our aim is for you to enjoy a relaxed, friendly personal touch, along with a professional, classic and contemporary hairdressing service.

We welcome all age groups and offer a free colour consultation.

State Registered Hairdresser

Back to school haircuts TWO for the price of ONE!

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Growing Places with Growing Solutions Ltd of Leyland

plant nutrition products, manufactured, tried IF YOU want a great lawn in 2013 - and and tested in-house. beyond, then talk to Peter Benson, Moss Magic is a premium product, on offer Director of Growing Solutions Ltd, Leyland-based manufacturers and suppliers of lawns and plant treatment throughout the UK - and beyond!

This well-established family business at the heart of Leyland are nationally recognised as leading exponents within their field. Their professional expertise has been applied at the DW Stadium—home of Wigan Athletic and Wigan Warriors, Leigh Sports Village, Waterloo Bowling Green and other prestigious stadia, including several other Premier League football grounds.

MOSS MAGIC normal price £7 call in at factory £4 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

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 Leyland residents.

Peter says: “After a very wet 2012, 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

products in Leyland and all are equally applicable to professional playing surfaces and residential gardens.

Peter and his team have the knowledge, expertise and skills to help you get that dream lawn - despite the weather! They are waiting to help and work with you. Visitors are always welcome - just grow for it!

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Manufactured here in Leyland .If you want the best from your plants, fruit, vegetables, tubs and baskets in 2013 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.

Thinking about presents?

Growing Solutions can solve your presents dilemma as far as gardening friends or family are concerned. Why not give them a gift of Lawn or Plant feed, ready for next spring?

And better still ,customise it with a personalised, bespoke label - we can print labels with any birthday or similar message (with photograph supplied by you if appropriate). Just ask. Plus, we deliver free to anywhere in Leyland.

Open 8am-3pm Monday to Friday.

Sometimes open Saturday mornings, ring 01772 454724 to check.

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Directions to Leyland Business Park From Farington Turn into Centurion Way, first business park on your right, ask the security for Garden Wizard or Growing Solutions Ltd, if you cross the railway bridge, you have gone too far.

From Golden Hill Lane Turn onto Wheelton Lane (by the side of Morrisons), continue to the end and t the T-junction turn right, cross over the railway bridge, business park is on your left, ask the security for Garden Wizard or Growing Solutions Ltd.

PLANT MAGIC TV 1 litre normal price ÂŁ7 now special offer 1 litre just ÂŁ4 this makes 200 litres of feed for all plants, fruit and vegetables, especially good for tomatoes

GROWING SOLUTIONS Ltd 01772 454724 01772 432444

sales@growingsolutionsltd.co.uk www.growingsolutionsltd.co.uk

UNIT F1, Leyland Business Park, Centurion Way, Farington, Leyland PR25 3GR

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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 Grilled lamb chops with chutney marinade Recipe of the Month sponsored by Whittakers Butchers

Serves 4; Preparation time 5 mins; Cooking time 12-16 mins Ingredients 4 lean lamb leg steaks or chump chops For the marinade: 120ml/8tbsp fruit chutney 15-30ml/1-2tbsp olive oil 5-10ml/1-2tbsp Dijon or wholegrain mustard Salt and freshly milled black pepper Method Place the leg steaks or chump chops in a large bowl. Add the marinade ingredients and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or, preferably, overnight.

Cook the prepared steaks or chops under a pre-heated grill or prepared barbecue for 12-16 minutes, turning occasionally.

One hour FREE parking behind Market

Serve with jacket potatoes and a well-dressed, crunchy green salad.

Tip This recipe works equally well with beef steaks, such as sirloin, rump or rib-eye.

Leyland Market, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday

Tel: 07759 558390

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Brian Pilkington Estate Agents 3 Hough Lane, Leyland Tel: 01772 422772/464341 After hours: 01772 455038/422507

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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

Call George

Tel: 01772 457 018 Mob: 07710 377 178

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Based in Leyland 15 Years’ Experience

Established 1994

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Special Offers * Get one key cut, get second key HALF PRICE

SHOE REPAIRS KEY CUTTING ENGRAVING TROPHIES DRY CLEANING LOCKSMITHS WATCH BATTERIES AND STRAPS FITTED

84 Towngate Leyland, PR25 2LR (opposite Aldi)

* Get three pairs shoes re-heeled, get fourth pair FREE

Open Mon - Sat 9am - 5pm

01772 455930

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Care in the comfort of your OWN home - with Right at Home

How can Right at Home help us?

Who provides the care?

We support many people in Leyland. This includes taking a lady suffering from dementia to the hairdressers and helping a gentleman shower after an operation. Often we make a daily visit to ensure a person has company, they have eaten, taken medication and to give their family Re-assurance.

We select carers suitable for our own families.

Our carers are punctual , stay the full hour, are pleasant and do a range of tasks. Staff are trained in: food hygiene, first aid, moving and handling and emergencies.

What are the benefits of having care at home?

How will Right at Home deal with my enquiry?

If you are considering care, please call Lyndsey or Helen on 01257 367 404 who will listen, Home care often improves a customer’s health provide advice and send you information. If you because they are encouraged to eat, take their would like to talk to us, Lyndsey or Helen can medication at the correct time and health concerns visit you. Considering home care can be difficult emerge quickly. This reduces hospital admissions and you may want to “think about it”, some and the need to go in a residential home. Our people arrange care months later. customers enjoy chatting to the carers.

Is there a minimum amount of care?

Several Leyland customers are helped for just one How can I be sure Right at Home will hour a week. People take a little care and increase provide good care? it later. However, we can help people for several We are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). A CQC visit concluded that hours a day, or overnight if needed. we met all the necessary standards. Our Leyland customers will provide testimonials about our Please call Helen or Lyndsey service. We speak to customers and their families on 01257 367 404. regularly and we do ‘spot checks.’

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● INTERNAL/EXTERNAL JOINERY ● FITTED BEDROOMS

Ken Roughley Carpenter & Joiner with 30 years’ experience

● KITCHEN DESIGN & FITTING ● UPVC WINDOWS ● BATHROOM INSTALLATION ● PLASTERING & TILING ● PAINTING & DECORATING ● SPECIAL RATES FOR OAPS All aspects of home improvements undertaken by qualified tradesmen

07702 328580 or 01772 613827

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Domestic and Commercial Fault Finding and Repairs Inspection and Tests P.A.T Testing Free Estimates Fully Insured All work fully guaranteed

COLIN RAWLINSON TILING & INTERIOR DECORATING

● LAMINATE FLOORING ● WALLPAPER HANGING ● TILING ● PAINTING ● COVING

FRIENDLY & RELIABLE SERVICE

TEL: 01772 929589 or 07833 647439 For more information and pictures, please visit www.colinrawlinson.co.uk To advertise call 01772 432963 or email keith@leylandleader.com

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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

Call Lloyd on

t:01772 422748 m: 07809 772040

email: lloydilesbuildingservices@yahoo.co.uk

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NEIL CARSON LANDSCAPES (Established 1994) ● Flagged Driveways and Patios ● Garden Walls, Pillars and Steps ● Full Drainage of Saturated Lawns ● Pointing ● Fireplaces

Contact NEIL on (01772) 423229 or 07956 110396 For FREE visit and quotation

www.ncstonewalling.co.uk 28 Stanley Road ● Farington ● Leyland PR25 4RH Efficient and Reliable Service - No Gimmicks To advertise call 01772 432963 or email keith@leylandleader.com

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Day Nursery Call or phone for more information or a brochure ● Providing care for children 0-5 years in a homely environment ● Close knit family run business ● 15 hours free sessions for 3-5 year olds ● Places available for all ages

Sarah’s Ark has an Open Door Policy, call in and see us anytime, we look forward to welcoming you.

Hollands Farmhouse, Wigan Road, Leyland PR25 5UD Next door to Leyland Golf Club sarahsark@btconnect.com

01772 422499

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Strictly Legal A monthly legal advice column with Birchall Blackburn solicitors Have you thought about what would happen if you weren’t able to make your feelings known or you weren’t able to decide what healthcare or medical treatment you needed?

You may feel strongly about the sort of treatment you want or even to refuse life-prolonging treatments in certain extreme circumstances, but imagine how frustrated you would you feel if you couldn’t communicate those wishes to your family or your doctors?

Birchall Blackburn can ensure that you can make sure that your feelings and wishes are known and taken into account even if you cannot communicate them if this difficult situation arises.

In recent weeks the media has been full of cases where the care provided to older people has fallen far short of what they were entitled to expect - and often those people could not make their feelings and wishes heard and taken into account in the provision of their care.

At Birchall Blackburn we strongly encourage all our clients to make a Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney.

This ensures that can you appoint an Attorney that you completely trust to act in your best interests and to make the decisions that you would have wanted for your health, medical treatment and personal welfare.

You can also set out clear guidelines or even restrictions that they must consider when they are making decisions on your behalf regarding your medical treatment, where you live or even your diet and daily routine.

As solicitors who specialise in advising the

elderly, we see all too often, that many people end up with such important and far-reaching decisions being made by third parties such as the Court of Protection or Social Services, rather than the people closest to them who have their best interests at heart.

Making a Health and Welfare Power of Attorney ensures that you have the opportunity to carefully consider all the options and to take every possible step to plan for and safeguard the decisions made for your future health and welfare, if you are not in a position to make these decisions for yourself.

Anna-Marie Knipe (pictured above), is a solicitor, is also a member of Solicitors for the Elderly, Private Client Section and Society of Trust and Estate Practitioner. She and would be delighted to discuss any queries that you may have, on a no obligation basis, in relation to a Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney, Wills, Probate or any other Elderly Client issues.

Please feel free to telephone 01772 427610 if you would like further information.

4 Hough Lane, Leyland, PR25 2SD 01772 433775 E: info@birchallblackburn.co.uk W: wwwbirchallblackburn.co.uk

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For a quotation, call Janet and quote LL2

Aqueduct Road Blackburn BB2 4HT

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

01772 622203 5 Balcarres Road, Leyland PR25 2EL also at 180 The Green, Eccleston, Chorley - 01257 451508 www.nandkharveyfunerals.co.uk To advertise call 01772 432963 or email keith@leylandleader.com

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Leyland Lane Wrought Iron Gates & Railings

Made to Measure, Free Estimates, Measuring Service Optional Galvanising or High Quality Undercoat Sand Blasting and Respraying Service Based at Leyland Lane Nurseries, 610 Leyland Lane, Leyland

Telephone: 01772 431171 Mobile: 07977 727854 W: www.leylandgatesandrailings.co.uk - E: info@leylandgatesandrailings.co.uk

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Under New Ownership MECHANICAL REPAIRS, SERVICING, MOT, TYRES & PUNCTURE REPAIRS TO ALL TYPES OF VEHICLES, RE-GAS AIR CONDITIONING Chris Jedliczka - Motor Technician 25 years’ Experience Southport Road, Eccleston, Chorley PR7 6ES

01257 451016 - 07429 168545

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Caring for Carers BACK CARE AWARENESS WEEK October 7-11 2013 Back Care Awareness Week sees the launch of a nationwide campaign focussed on evolving health outcomes with carers.

This group has a high rate of workplace back injuries.

Back pain represents half of all chronic pain, costing the UK economy £13 billion every year.

SPECIAL OFFER Throughout October one hour deep tissue massage with Sandra just £30.00 Indian Head, Hot Stones Massage, Back & Shoulder, Full Body Massage, Sports Injury Massage, Remedial Massage, Hopi Ear Candles Sandra says: We’re focussing on the particular stresses and strains that carers face, but you don’t have to be a carer to benefit from deep massage, anyone can benefit. It’s particularly good for people with injuries, chronic pain or restricted movement. Don’t miss out on this Special Offer, call Sandra for an appointment now.

BACK IN ACTION massage therapy Contact Sandra

(formerly at Dr Joe’s)

28 Cop Lane, Penwortham, Preston PR1 0SR

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About Beauty ....is re-locating in October to within Ashleigh Accountants 107-109 Towngate, Leyland PR25 2LQ. Jane has over 18 years’ experience and, by working alone, she can ensure you will receive the very best customer service and treatments

For appointments and enquiries, please ring 01772

461137

If you would like to call in, please make your way straight upstairs to Room 4 (at the front). Old and New clients are all welcome, for Special Offers please ring for details.

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August 2013 - 100 Issues, thanks to everyone who has supported Leyland Leader since May 2005

Mayor of South Ribble, Councillor Dorothy Gardner: Congratulations to Leyland Leader for reaching its 100th issue, which is no mean feat! “The Leader is highly regarded in the town, by both residents and businesses alike and I know many people look forward to it dropping on their doormats each month. It’s a good read and lots of businesses find it helps them to reach new customers.

“Well done to all at the Leader and keep up the good work!”

Greg Heath, MD Derbyshire Booth Financial Management: Derbyshire Booth would like to congratulate Leyland Leader on its 100th issue. It has proved a valuable part of our business marketing strategy to help reach out to local people across Leyland, to explain our services and become the IFA of choice in this area.

Congratulations Keith and we are looking forward to supporting you for the next 100 issues.

Shaun Bradbury, MD Wrennalls Group Ltd: Congratulations Keith and Ruth on the production of your 100th issue. Since its outset, Wrennalls have maintained a presence and seen it develop into a first class publication. The combination of high quality editorial, advertorials, community articles and advertisements provides something of interest for all it’s readers. As a commercial advertiser, I‘ve no doubt it is this combination that maintains the readers interest from one month to the next and ensuring that we receive a constant stream of enquiries. Well done Keith and Ruth, I look forward to reading the 200th edition !

Jennifer Clough, Principal Economic Development Officer, SRBC: “Congratulations from visitleyland.co.uk on reaching your century!

Thanks very much to the Leader for helping us to let everyone know what there is to see and do in Leyland and for supporting our local businesses and events.”

Anna Marie Knipe, Associate Solicitor, Birchall Blackburn: ‘Congratulations to all at Leyland Leader on your 100th issue! The Leader has a proven track record as an invaluable source of information local people and businesses. The feedback we receive from our legal columns has been very positive and many readers have now become our clients as a result. We hope the Leyland Leader readers have found them

informative. Keith has been very supportive of Birchall Blackburn and is dedicated to promoting Leyland and the local community. Well done Keith and Ruth here’s to the next 100 issues!’

Peter Benson, Director, Growing Solutions Ltd: Congratulations on the 100th edition of the quality Leyland Leader, we don't normally advertise but since using an advert in the Leader for the past two years it has certainly worked for us.

Helen Pilkington, Brian Pilkington Estate Agents: Leyland Leader works for us, it’s an ideal coffee table book or to have handy by the phone.

WE get a lot of business through Leyland Leader.

Congratulations on the 100th issue.

Sarah Dunn PR Officer, St Catherine’s Hospice: Congratulations to the Leyland Leader on its centenary edition! “The magazine is a brilliant community resource and has been a great support to St Catherine’s Hospice over the years. As a local charity which has to raise more than 70 per cent of the £5m it costs to run the hospice each year through charitable support, we rely on local people being informed and involved in our events and fundraisers. Leyland Leader has been a huge help with this by regularly offering the hospice complimentary advertising space – allowing us to spread our messages and news of our events in the Leyland community.

Steve Wheatland, Owner Sovereign Blinds: Ever since Leyland Leader first began we have never missed an opportunity to advertise in it.

We have found it to be very successful for us and Keith has been a fountain of useful information and encouragement for marketing ideas. Well done Keith here's to the next 100 issues.

Lorraine Fullbrook, MP South Ribble: ‘Congratulations on your 100th issue! Leyland Leader is a great local resource for local businesses and residents alike who I know will join me in congratulating you on this fantastic achievement. Keep up the excellent work and I am sure that the Leyland Leader will continue to produce this good value and great local resource for many years to come.’

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LEYLAND LEADER COMMUNITY NOTICES 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 A.M. VESPERS - THURSDAYS 7 P.M. Services mainly in English

01772 437029 or 623380 or 07801 065705 www.holy-apostles.org.uk info@holy-apostles.org.uk September Specials at St Ambrose Church Friday 6th Sept 7.30pm: St Ambrose Church Hall - Dave's quiz night and hotpot, £5 (bring own drinks), Coffee and tea provided; Tickets from 422878 Friday 27th Sept 7:00pm: St Ambrose Church Hall - “Songs from the Shows” - Sing-a-long evening with The Joyettes and St Ambrose Music Group, £2 including refreshments Sunday 29th Sept 3:00pm: St Ambrose Church - Pet Blessing Service - Animals welcome Regular Sunday services : 08:30 Holy Communion; 10:30 Holy Communion 16:00 Evensong - www.stambrose.info

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St. Mary's R.C. Church Broadfield Drive, Leyland.

Masses 6.00pm Saturday, 9.30 and 11am Sunday.

For more information go to: www.leylandstmarys.org.uk

Read online at www.leylandleader.com Sudoku answer from Page 62:

Wordsearch hidden phrase from p 63: Hug your kids at home, belt them in the car. Author unknown

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Index of advertisers - a quick guide to all that’s in your Leader

Accountants Ashleigh Accountancy McDade Roberts Alarms ADT Alarms SBC Alarms Auctions Auction Kings Beauty (Mobile) About Beauty Kerry Shuttleworth Blinds Sovereign Blinds Builder M K & A M Bradshaw Bricks ‘N’ Mortar James & Son Lloyd Iles Telford Building Builders’ Merchants C&W Berry Ltd Butchers Whittakers, Leyland Market Car/ Motor Repairs Car Fix Mechanic on the Drive RCJ Motors Carpets, Cleaning and Care Bill Whyte Floorcoverings The Flooring Firm Wrennalls Catering/Cafe Lakeside Coffee House Sandwich Heaven Wyndhams Childcare Sarah’s Ark Stanley House Stonehouse Childcare Chiropractor/Massage Back in Motion Sandra Brookfield Cleaning Services Wrennalls Copywriting Sense Copy & Content Counselling Marguerite Ralphs Curtains Leyland Upholstery Dairy Deacon’s Dairy Dance Tuition Truth Dance Decorating Services Mark Arthington Karen Lang Colin Rawlinson Dog Grooming/Training Dogs Done Up Four Paws Domestic Appliance Repairs HS Domestics North West Appliance Repairs Driving School Drive-Rite

14 69 53 18 1 89 17 29 24 44 52 71 31 2 60 55 45 81 64 48,49 95 41 6 67 76 82 7 46 83 95 81 19 24 34,35 10 79 36 70 52 18 82 87 17

Electrician Cowley Electricals 56 I S Ellison Electrical Services 70 Telford Electrical 18 Engineers’ Merchants Frank Blakeley & Son 54 Estate Agents Brian Pilkington 62,63 Financial Services Derbyshire Booth 38,39 Fireplaces Leyland Fireplace Centre 4 Fish Merchants The Fish Plaice 50 Fitness/Dance classes Diane Oakden 80 Funeral Services N & K Harvey Funerals 78 Furniture Crown Furniture 72,73 Peppermint Cottage 47 Gardening Services MW Garden Maintenance 33 Gates and Railings Leyland Lane Wrought Iron 79 Hairdresser A Top Haircut 61 Amy’s Creative Hair 28 Maison Cy 53 Sandra Roberts 56 Handymen SBC Handyman 78 Health Health Mela 3 Home Care Community Care Team 91 Right at Home 68 Insurance Chestnut Insurance 85 Jewellery Atkinson’s Jewellers 65 Joinery Richard Hallam 88 J D Hull 36 Steve Taylor 21,75 Kitchens, Bedrooms, Bathrooms Gordon Maclellan 55 Kirk & Ward 84 Kitchen Wizard 31 Landscaping, driveways, patios, fencing David Chany Landscaping 43 Dave Delbridge 36 Drive Revive 32 Duxburys 41 Max Landscapes 28 Neil Carson 74 Ultimate Driveways 15 Lawn Care/plant food Growing Solutions 58,59 Loft Conversion New Heights 89 Music/ Music Tuition John Kenny 40 Red 57 44 Opticians Eyesentials 26,27

Marian Gray 42 Wright’s Opticians 22,23 Oven Cleaning Ovenclean Lancashire 83 Pet Shop Fish 4 Pets 43 Photography Mattefinish Photography 51 Physiotherapy Leyland Physio Centre 15 Sun Physio & Fitness 71 Plastering/Tiling Accurate Tiling 40 C & S Plastering 66 Colin Rawlinson 70 Plumbing & Heating Services Ian Brotherton 19 GG Plumbing 65 JCM Plumbing 67 M S Clayton 4 SJL Heating 91 Property Maintenance Dave Delbridge 36 FM Property Maintenance 69 SJF Property Maintenance 40 Public Houses Railway at Leyland 12,13 Seven Stars 20 Restaurants Charnock Farm 37 Da Vinci 5 Leyland Hotel 25 Roofing Services Paramount Roofing 9 Shoe Repairs Towngate Shoe Repairs 66 Social Club Fox Lane Club 57 Leyland & Farington Club 11 Solicitors Birchall Blackburn 77,86,96 Taxi Services Leyland Taxis 8 Theatre Thwaites Empire, Blackburn 28,78 Training Services Centaur Training 6 Tree Surgery Duxburys 41 PJR Tree Service 4 Tyres Tomlinson Road Tyres 76 Upholstery Leyland Upholstery 24 Web Design Sense Copy & Content 81 Stefanie Williams 79 Windows, Conservatories & Doors Cloudy 2 Clear 30

Leyland Leader accepts no responsibility for any transactions, goods or services entered into or provided by advertisers within these pages.

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