Local Life - Chorley - April 2018

LocalLife Chorley Edition

April 2018

All roads lead to

Rome Pages 36 - 38

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I’m talking about neighbours mowing their lawns.

For me, it’s a tad early but now the firing gun has been activated at Acacia Close.

See, the over-wintered lawn can lull you into a false sense of security. While not looking as lush as it does in say mid July, it appears reasonably orderly until the Joneses at number 20 whip out the Flymo (disclaimer: other brands are available) and make your patch of God’s earth seem like an unkempt mess. I had considered knocking on just before Christmas in order to suggest that we may have a peace treaty until perhaps mid April. Alas, amid the melee of seasonal doings, I forgot about it and am now cursing myself. I do realise the above is what most people would file under ‘First World Problems’ but they don’t understand my pain. I want to get out there and give the lawn a good lashing but am constrained by the fact that, at this time of year, by the time I get home, it’s either teeming down or the best of the daylight is behind me.

Yes, there’s the weekends but once the neighbours start cutting, they can be two or three mows ahead of me by the time I’ve retrieved the strimmer from the depths of the shed. I’ve resigned myself to the fact that this year they have, yet again, beaten me, but I shall be calling round next winter with a peace offering and a firm plan of action. Hopefully, they’ll say yes, otherwise I’ll have to drink that bottle of sherry myself...

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In this issue All roads lead to

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Regulars 28 Class From The Past 42 Puzzle Page 33 Planning

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£800k funding unclaimed More than £800,000 of anti-flooding funding has gone unclaimed in Croston.

Figures released by Chorley Council show that 170 properties didn’t apply for a Property Level Resilience Grant.

The PLRG was set up in the aftermath of the devastating Boxing Day floods of 2015. The purpose of this funding was to help homeowners and businesses fund measures that would make their properties more resilient to future flooding. A grant of up to £5,000 was available to each eligible property.

A total of 426 properties in the borough were confirmed as flooded as a result of Storm Eva on 26

December 2015. Across Chorley, 216 applications were received. At the monent, 182 of these have been paid out.

A report to councillors also highlighted some of the works carried out since Storm Eva. They include: - Gullies cleaned at Coppull Moor Lane, along with screening installed at Chapel Lane, Coppull - Flood reduction measures are being looked at for Eccleston - Gullies cleared and root cutting carried out at Pompian Brow, Bretherton.

The report added: “These totals include unclaimed grants for properties in Croston where a grant application has not been made by the owner despite a number of reminders being issued. The council

9 made a significant financial contribution of £1m to the Croston Flood Risk Management Scheme which is vital in reducing the risk of flooding to the community.

“The Croston Flood Risk Management Scheme which is now complete. This scheme decreases the river level through Croston during a flood event by restricting the amount of water flowing through the new structure and embankment, holding back the water in a flood storage basin upstream. The defences were put into operation for the first time over the weekend of October 21 and 22, successfully protecting the residents and the community. It is expected the likelihood and severity of flooding will be significantly reduced. There may still be some issues with surface water flooding which will be duly considered and investigated once we have a heavy rainfall event.”

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Regeneration bosses hope the facelift will broaden the appeal of the town in the long-term.

Reel Cinemas, which is behind Chorley’s new cinema, says it is looking forward to opening in the borough and is unveiling more plans to bring the big screen experience to Chorley.

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Utility works Part of Spendmore Lane, Coppull, at the railway bridge will be closed between 8am-5pm from March 26-April 6. The closure is to enable utility works to take place. An alternative route for traffic is: Spendmore Lane – Preston Road – Chorley Lane – Yarrow Valley Way - Coppull Road - New Road and vice versa.

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Doctor in the house?

A GP surgery in Chorley could be on the move.

Plans have been unveiled to relocate The Surgery - Chorley from Chorley Health Centre, on Collison Avenue to Ann James House, 32-34 St Thomas’ Road.

The move already has the blessing of NHS Chorley and South Ribble CCG, but the GPs still need official planning permission from Chorley Council.

Papers submitted in support of the bid say: “The site is located less than 300 metres from Chorley town centre and within a convenient walking distance for many existing patients.

“The property has a car park at the rear with an access onto Royle Road and an access onto Harrington Road. There are also parking spaces within the site on the Royle Road side of the property.

Art exhibition An exhibition of artwork from students taught by recently retired Southlands High teacher Rob Edmondson takes place at Astley Hall from Saturday, May 5, to Wednesday, May 30. Viewing times are from noon noon-3.30pm and the preview is on Saturday, May 5, from 11am-noon. Admission is free and all are welcome.

“The proposed GP surgery will have a total of 10 consulting rooms although these will not be fully occupied. There will be three full-time staff and 16 part-time staff employed at the surgery. There will also be visiting professionals such as the midwife, podiatrist and a phlebotomist. The part-time staff will, typically, work a 4.5 hour shift for 3-4 days per week. The proposed change of use will generate a low number of vehicle movements onto the existing highway network and these will not have a material impact on the operation, or safety, of the existing highway network.”

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John poised for stunning creation Chorley’s Astley Park could soon home a new garden in time for Chorley Flower Show.

Plans have been submitted by Chorley Council for a ‘Garden of Reflection’ which would provide a covered performance area in Astley Park’s Walled

Garden to commemorate 100 years since World War I. Gold-medal winning designer and Chorley resident John Everiss is creating the garden which will be a major attraction at the award-winning Chorley Flower Show on Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29.

Football tournament Local football teams have until April 7 to register for the Charnock Richard 2018 Football Tournament.

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Part of Meadow Lane in Croston will be closed to

Chorley Tennis Club has completed a major

traffic for three months. This is to allow railway bridge replacement works to be carried out. The closure will last from 9am on Monday, June 25, until 5pm on Friday, September 21. Pedestrian access will be maintained via a footbridge.

investment project to renew facilities at the club.

The Sandringham Road venue has resurfaced and repainted the five full size courts along with the two smaller courts for young juniors and renewed the floodlighting system. The club also have a fully equipped club house and achieved LTA Tennismark accreditation status for 2018.

Motor vehicles will be asked to go via the following diversion: Croston Road-Liverpool Road- WindgateLiverpool Road-Carr House Lane-South Road-Flag Lane-Bretherton Road-Station Road-Westhead Road-Meadow Lane.

For more information, contact Lancashire County Council on 0300 123 6701.

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Expansion on the menu Chorley Little Theatre will soon have additional space now plans have been approved.

The council has approved plans to purchase the former Hyatt Restaurant for £115,000 and then lease it to Chorley Little Theatre.

Hyatt Restaurant will be bought by Chorley council so the theatre can expand its space for productions, rehearsals, community groups and meetings.

Ian Robinson, Chairman of CADOS, which owns and operates Chorley Little Theatre said: “Our current building has stood here for 108 years and we’ve filled every nook and cranny, so a bit more room to work in will be fantastic.

“We’re excited about what we can do with the new room, and look forward to seeing how it develops, not just for us, but for the next generation of theatre users in Chorley.”

Councillor Alistair Bradley, Leader of Chorley Council said: “Chorley Little Theatre is a great asset to Chorley and we can’t wait to see what the additional space will bring to the people of Chorley.”

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Students help fly the flag Students from Parklands High School helped civic leaders celebrate Commonwealth Day.

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Astley Hall, Astley Park, Park Road: Creation of covered event and performance space within the Walled Garden (ref: 18/00178/CB3).

The Mill Race, Lydiate Lane: Change of use of dwellinghouse to offices including ground and first floor extensions (ref: 18/00200/FUL).

Coffee Shack, 92 Market Street: Change of use from shop to cafe (ref: 18/00234/PNOT).

Heath Charnock

Coppull Land between Wheatsheaf Hotel and 2 Chapel Lane: Erection of one detached house (ref: 18/00118/FUL).

2 Heath Paddock, Hut Lane: Change of use of the land to a residential gypsy and traveller site involving the siting of two mobile homes and five touring caravans and retention of the utility block and access (ref: 18/00024/FUL).

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Wherever they may

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David Sudworth meets the people trying to find Chorley’s secret historical roads

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t’s a bright sunny day as we make our way down a track off Coppull Moor Lane. Apart from a few dog walkers, it’s a blissfully quiet spot. 2,000 years ago, it would have been quite different.

In fact, had we been here in 50 AD, the peace would have been shattered by the sound of hundreds of Roman soldiers making their way through the farmland.

“It’s quite something when you think about it,” says my guide, Bill Aldridge, who has studied the possible routes for over 30 years.

“The road would have been used by the Roman military on their way in between Wigan, which was a Roman fort, and their next fort at Walton-le-Dale.”

37 Research proves that such a route existed, however parts of it are still unclear. For instance, it’s widely assumed that the A49 is the original Roman road, but that’s only partly true.

“The Romans tended to go in as straight a line as possible, and the A49 doesn’t,” says Bill.

“It twists and turns a fair bit. So while there’s a suggestion that the A49 going through Euxton is part of the route, there are other bits which aren’t.

That explains why we’re on a dirt track off Coppull

Could another road run under Healey Nab?

Moor Lane!”

“Who has bragging rights to Coccium?”

It’s believed the route starts at the junction of Mesnes Street and Kenyon Road in Wigan. Going past Gidlow Cemetery, it cuts across the A49 at Standish, going past the Parish Church and continuing its journey north until Hic Bibi Well, at the bottom of Hic Bibi Lane in Coppull Moor.

It then crosses Spendmore Lane in Coppull, Clancutt Brook and then Chorley Lane and Church Lane in Charnock Richard. From there it veers towards Pincock and off out to Leyland.

So that’s one route which almost every expert can agree on. But there is another which does divide opinion. And it mostly centres on who has bragging rights to the Roman town name of ‘Coccium’.

Bill takes up the story: “It is generally accepted that there were three Roman Roads leading into Wigan.

These were traced and identified in the 19th century, including one between Ribchester and Manchester.

“Wigan is not on the direct route between these two places so, not surprisingly, over the years other places, such as Blackrod, have claimed Coccium.

“The existence of this road is based on an Itinerary which mentions a distance of 20 Roman Miles between Bremetennacum (now Ribchester) and Coccium.

“Various alignments in the direction of Ribchester have been looked at over the years. In the early 1980s, Chorley Society thought they had found the road on Healey Nab being possibly four yards wide, although they only excavated one side. They uncovered kerbing travelling for some distance in the direction of Heapy; this is where previously a hoard of Roman coins were found and also a silver necklace which is now in the British Museum.

“So it’s thought this road would have gone through places like Adlington and White Coppice.

The Roman route runs through Hic Bibi

“A few pieces of evidence point to the existence of this road. On the direct route there are four occurrences of ‘street’ or ‘causeway’ names. The first at Rivington was regarded as a Roman road continuing further north along Heapey Fold Lane.

The next is at Causeway House Farm at Heapey.

Finally at Causeway Farm near Riley Green – an old raised road is reported descending to a ford across the River Darwen below Lodge Farm – it apparently known as the ‘Roman Ford’. It is lost across the golf

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course but appear s further on across Long Lane at Cabin Hill/Woodcock Hill. The direction of all these is towards Ribchester.”

While the argument is logical, there are still some sceptics.

David Ratledge, (pictured) a former civil engineer, uses Lidar - a form of 3D technology - to trace old Roman roads. He’s used this to more or less pinpoint most iof the Wigan-Walton-le-Dale route, but he is less enthusiastic about a second, ‘secret’ route.

He said: “There is the possibility - that is all, a possibility that there was such as road. However, as yet I have not found any convincing Lidar data supporting this route so still very uncertain.“

course but appears further on across Long Lane at Cabin Hill/Woodcock Hill. The direction of all these is towards Ribchester.”

While the argument is logical, there are still some sceptics.

“Not found any convincing data” David Ratledge, (pictured) a former civil engineer, uses Lidar - a form of 3D technology - to trace old Roman roads. He’s used this to more or less pinpoint most of the Wigan-Walton-le-Dale route, but he is less enthusiastic about a second, ‘secret’ route.

He said: “There is the possibility - that is all, a possibility that there was such a road. However, as yet I have not found any convincing Lidar data supporting this route so I’m still very uncertain.“

The story of Hic Bibi Meaning ‘Here I drink’ in Latin, it’s said that it was given its name

by Oliver Cromwell rather than the Romans.

Legend has it that Cromwell stopped to drink from the nearby well as he chased the Scots though Wigan after the Battle of Preston in 1648.

However, as the land surrounding the well belonged to local monks, some believe that they named it during the 17th Century. Today, a stone marks the site.

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World Parkinson’s

uhammad Ali, Michael J. Fox, Neil Diamond and Billy Connolly are just a handful of people affected with Parkinson’s disease.

Not many people are aware of the extent of the condition, and so, as World Parkinson’s Day falls on Wednesday, April 11, and Parkinson’s Awareness Week is between Tuesday, April 10 and Monday, April 16, it’s time to raise awareness.

Parkinson’s sees parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years and the

By Niamh Ollerton

disorder is thought to affect around one in 500 people, many of whom start to develop symptoms aged over 50.

It’s a complex condition that affects people differently, with a wide variety of physical symptoms.

Not everyone will experience every symptom, and the order symptoms appear and how they progress also vary.

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45 About Parkinson’s There’s currently no cure for Parkinson’s and it’s unclear as to why people get the condition.

There are a number of different treatments, therapies and support available to help people with Parkinson’s to manage the condition.

Some motor symptoms may include: tremor, slowness of movement, rigidity, bladder and bowel problems, fatigue, freezing, muscle cramps and dystonia, restless legs, sleep problems and speech and communication issues.

Different therapies will appeal to different people, so try things out and see what works for you.

Alongside physical symptoms, Parkinson’s can have non-motor symptoms, ranging from depression and anxiety to hallucinations, memory problems and dementia.

Your GP, specialist or Parkinson’s nurse may be able to refer you to a therapist. Always speak to them before you start any course of therapy.

When it comes to treating Parkinson’s, everyone’s experience is unique, so you may need to try different drugs, treatments and therapies to find out what works best for you.

With World Parkinson’s Day falling on Wednesday, April 11, Parkinson’s organisations and supporters around the world are coming together on a bigger scale than ever before to show what Parkinson’s truly is.

Your specialist or Parkinson’s nurse can give you tailored advice based on your lifestyle and symptoms.

Therapists are trained to provide advice and recommend exercises and treatments to keep you active and healthy.

What happens next?

Parkinson’s UK’s aim for 2018 is to use World Parkinson’s Day as a platform to unite and mobilise

46 the global Parkinson’s community, making a positive difference to the lives of people with Parkinson’s.

There are many opportunities to fundraise for this worthwhile cause up and down the country, to get involved, please www.parkinsons.org.uk/get-involved/fundraising This World Parkinson’s Day, join the global Parkinson’s community and #UniteForParkinsons.

Find out more Visit the European Parkinson’s Disease Association (www. epda.eu.com) and Parkinson’s UK (www.parkinsons.org.uk) websites for comprehensive information about Parkinson’s and our other activities.

Or you could visit http://parkinsonslife.eu/ for independent and inspiring personal stories, expert opinions, resources, tools and information about good Parkinson’s practices

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How to get involved You can join your own national or local Parkinson’s association or support group.

On World Parkinson’s Day, get involved online by using the hashtag #UniteForParkinsons on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or any social channel.

Encourage your friends and followers to get involved too.

Share a message about why you’re uniting for Parkinson’s.

Parkinson’s Awareness Day is the biggest opportunity of the year to reach more people affected by Parkinson’s and change public attitude of the disease.

Parkinson’s UK says “We are stronger together.” Now it’s time to #UniteForParkinsons Celebrities diagnosed with Parkinson’s Neil Diamond announced on January 22, 2018, that he was retiring from touring because of a recent diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. He was on a 50th anniversary tour. In a statement he said: “It is with great reluctance and disappointment that I announce my retirement from concert touring. I have been so honoured to bring my shows to the public for the past 50 years.”

The fresh faced actor of the 1980s Michael J. Fox is one of the most well-known people with Parkinson’s disease. Though many diagnosed with Parkinson’s are aged between 40 and 60, Fox was diagnosed in 1991 aged 29. He told the world about his youngonset Parkinson’s disease diagnosis in 1998, and in 2000, founded the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

Beloved boxer Muhammad Ali coped with shaking hands and mobility challenges long before he retired from the sport in 1981. In 1984, doctors diagnosed Ali with Parkinson’s disease, and the boxing champ passed away in June 2016.

Scottish actor and comedian Billy Connolly continued on with his career after his Parkinson’s diagnosis in 2013 at age 70. He first found out he had Parkinson’s when a fan noticed his symptoms and talked to him about showing the early signs of tremor.

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Model Railway Club

Chorley Chocolate Tasting

Every Tuesday, 7pm-9pm

Friday, April 6, 11am-2pm

If you’re interested in model railways, or would like to find out a little more, everyone is invited to drop into the original club’s weekly meeting.

Everyone’s invited to Booths Chorley store for a fun day of free chocolate tastings, demonstrations & chocolate fountain action. Just turn up!

Chorley United Reformed Church, Hollinshead Street, PR7 1EP. Tel: 01257 275702

Booths, New Market Street, Chorley, PR7 1DB. Tel: 01257 265737

Watercolour Painting Classes

Specialist Plant Fair

Every Tues, 2pm-4pm (arrive at 1.30pm to set up)

Saturday, April 7, 10am-4pm

If you’d like to take part in some watercolour painting, the sessions are £7 (pay on the day). Free parking. For info/enquiries call Dave: 01257 261729

Entry to Plant Hunters’ Fair is just £1 in aid of Hoghton Tower Preservation Trust. Details at www. planthuntersfairs.co.uk

St. George’s Church Hall, Halliwell Street, Chorley.

Hoghton Tower, Hoghton, Preston, PR5 0SH. Tel: 01254 852986

GIANT Easter Duck Hunt Saturday, March 24, to Sunday, April 8

Comedy club

Use your detective skills to find 25 cheeky birds to win a treat and certificate (50p entry). Go to otter and white stork feeds, have a muddy adventure and more. Search Martin Mere online for more info.

Saturday, April 7, 8pm-10.30pm

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, Martin Mere, Fish Lane, Burscough, L40 0TA. Tel: 01704 891220

Chorley Little Theatre, 10 Dole Lane, Chorley, PR7 2RL. Tel: 01257 264362

Sweet Pea Awareness Day

Cuerden Wildlife Watch Club

Friday, April 6, 10.30am-4pm, and Saturday, April 7, 10.30am-4pm

Sunday, April 8, 2pm-4pm

A great night of stand-up comedy. Visit chorleylittletheatre.com for more information and to book. Tickets are £12.50.

Learn all about Sweet Peas - History, Types & Culture.

Demonstrations, sowing, potting & planting. For a £1 donation you can sow seeds to take home.

Budburst checking which flowers have won the race to open first. Suitable for ages 8-13. £2 per session. To book text 07910 476274 or email cuerdenwatch@lancswt.org.uk

The Walled Garden, Astley Park, Chorley, PR7 1XA. Tel: 07834 480375

The Barn, Cuerden Valley Park, Berkeley Drive, Bamber Bridge, PR5 6BY. Tel: 01772 324436

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Safety Last!

Thursday, April 12, 1.30pm The 95th anniversary of this classic silent comedy, where small-town boy Harold tries to make his way in the big city. This inclusive screening has free refreshments. Visit chorleylittletheatre.com for more information and to book. Tickets £3.

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Chorley Little Theatre, 10 Dole Lane, Chorley, PR7 2RL. Tel: 01257 264362

8 Week Mindfulness Course Sat, Apr 14; Sat, Apr 28; Sat, May 12; Sat, May 26, all 10am-1pm Different sessions include: compassion & meditation; bringing mindfulness to life; living in the present; self-compassion. Contact paulyatesblundell@gmail.com or telephone 07801 736098 for bank details and information. Cost: £125.

Heskin Village Hall, 213-215 Wood Lane, Heskin, Chorley, PR7 5NS

Chorley Grand Prix 2018 Sunday, April 15, 11am-4pm Chorley Council has teamed up with British Cycling to host the 100-mile cycling event as part of the HSBC UK Spring Cup Series.

Park Road, Chorley town centre (start and finish)

Research Your Family Tree Tuesday, April 17, 1pm-3pm This taster session is the introduction to a free five week course. Suitable for beginners but basic computer skills are required. The course runs from Tues, April 24, 1pm-3pm to Tues, May 22, 1pm-3pm.

To reserve a place, please email adultlearning@ sthelens.gov.uk or call 01744 677675.

Eccleston Community Library, Broadway, Eccleston, WA10 5PJ. Tel: 01744 677575

01257 261666 01257 266666 Gluten-Free Food Fair Saturday, April 21, 10.30am-12.30pm The Preston and East Lancashire groups of Coeliac UK are working together on a gluten-free food fair bringing together local members and some of the region’s best free from food providers.

Preston’s College, St Vincents Road, Preston, PR2 8UR. Tel: 01772 225522

Guards! Guards!

Mon, Apr 23 - Sat, Apr 28, 7.30pm-10pm A comic play set in a world of magic, where the under-valued Night Watch must save the city from a 60-foot fire-breathing dragon. It’s about everyday people doing extraordinary things. Tickets: MonWed £8; Thurs-Sat £10. Visit chorleylittletheatre. com for more information and to book.

Chorley Little Theatre, 10 Dole Lane, Chorley, PR7 2RL. Tel: 01257 264362

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Walk in the Dark

Youth Zone’s Official Opening

Saturday, April 28, 9pm

Saturday, May 5, 12.30pm-3pm

This 11-mile linear route from Chorley General Hospital to Royal Preston Hospital is in aid of Rosemere Cancer Foundation. Dress up brightly, but bring sensible shoes. Glowsticks will be provided.

Entry is £10 from www.rosemere.org.uk

With a fiesta carnival theme, Chorley’s brand new Youth Zone is guaranteed to leave you feeling inspired. Just turn up and have fun! Youth Zone is open to all ages including families. Entry is free!

Chorley General Hospital, Preston Road, Chorley, PR7 1PP to Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane North, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9HT

Inspire, Chorley Youth Zone, Chapel Street, Coppull, Chorley, PR7 1BS. Tel: 01257 228888

Art Exhibition

Comedy Magic Show

Sat, May 5 - Wed, May 30, 12pm-3.30pm (preview Sat, May 5, 11am-12pm)

Sunday, April 29, 2pm-5pm

Southlands and Rossendale artwork as taught by artist Rob Edmondson. Free admission.

Bring your little ones for an afternoon of fun with Wacky Woody’s Comedy Magic Show (3pm-5pm) and meet Batman and Rapunzel (2.15pm-2.45pm).

Wristbands on sale at the club at £5 Adult and £3 Children - child tickets include a drink & snack. Call 07506 131267 for more information.

St Chad’s Parish Centre, Copthurst Lane, Whittlele-Woods, Chorley, PR6

RSC Live: Macbeth Sunday, April 29, 7pm

The Farmhouse Gallery, Astley Hall, Chorley, PR7 1XA. Tel: 01257 515151

Country Music Club Sunday, May 6, 7.30pm-10pm Blue Orchid is an award-winning duo who have worked all over the UK and Europe. The small, friendly club has a small dance floor and everyone is welcome, bring your own drink (and glass)! There’ll also be a raffle and a game of play your cards right.

The Royal Shakespeare Company presents the classic supernatural story, starring Christopher Eccleston as the King who meets three witches on the heath and is soon set on the path to murder.

Tickets £10. Visit chorleylittletheatre.com

Astley Village Community Centre, 10 Hall Gate, Chorley, PR7 1XA. Tel: 01257 515151

Chorley Little Theatre, 10 Dole Lane, Chorley, PR7 2RL. Tel: 01257 264362

Monday, May 7, 1pm (2.30pm race and 3pm race)

West My Friend Thursday, May 3, 7pm An acoustic blend of instruments and three-part harmonies that challenge the conventions of popular music. Tickets are £8 from the library, email claytongreen.library@lancashire.gov.uk Clayton Green Library, Library Rd, Clayton-leWoods, PR6 7EN. Tel: 0300 123 6703

Annual Duck Race The 1st race for £10 ducks and the winner gets £500. The 2nd race is for £1 ducks with a range of prizes. Two tombola stalls, bran tub, tin can ally, cake stall and barbecue. Ducks are on sale around the village two weeks prior and on the day. Visit www.whittlelewoods.com Roe Buck Inn car park, Waterhouse Green, Whittlele-Woods, PR6 7LA. Tel: 01257 269337

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he GIANT LEGO brick animal trail is returning to WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre this spring for 6 weeks from 9 May to 24 June, alongside some of their living counterparts.

2 children) admission to the Wetland Centre, plus two places on the Lego brick workshops where you can make and take away your own LEGO brick owl, plus a free go on our canoe safari or boat tour.

Visitors will be able to enjoy the trail of fourteen individually-designed 4ft (1.5m) LEGO brick characters, inspired by real species at WWT Martin Mere. Included are a large North American River Otter, a Hawaiian Goose (Ne Ne), the world’s rarest goose, a giant Kingfisher and a flamingo, plus three surprise new models.

The three runners-up will each win a family ticket (2 adults +2 children) to visit the centre between 9 May and 24 June to see the Lego brick animals.

Local Life has one star prize and three runners up prizes to be won. The star prize is a family (2 adults,

three new additions, our visitors were bowled over by them when they were here in summer 2016 and I think they will be just as popular this year.” There is no extra cost to for kids (and big kids) to meet the giant LEGO brick animals, they are included in admission.

Nick Brooks, Martin Mere General Manager, said: “We are very excited to welcome back these amazing sculptures to WWT Martin Mere for the spring. The characters look fantastic, especially the

First prize: One lucky family can win a LEGO brick experience day at Martin Mere. This prize includes free entry to the centre for the family so you can follow the trail, 2 free places on the Lego brick workshops where you can make and take away your own LEGO brick owl, plus a free go on our canoe safari or boat tour.

55 To win one of the four family tickets for Martin Mere, simply visit our website www. locallife247.co.uk, click on ‘free stuff’ and then on ‘competitions’.

To enter the competition just input your answer to the following question; How many giant Lego brick sculptures will be at WWT Martin Mere?

The expiry date for the competition is Monday 30th April 2018. Entrants must be over 16 years of age. Only one entry per household. Local Life 247 cannot accept responsibility for entries that do not reach us. Employees of Local Life 247 Ltd and their families are not eligible to enter this competition.

For further information about Martin Mere and the Lego trail visit www.wwt.org.uk/martinmere

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Little Fix Tribute Act

Royal Wedding Garden Party

Sat, May 12, 7.30pm to Sun, May 13, 1.30am

Thursday, May 17, 7.45am-6pm

Little Fix is the UK’s #1 Little Mix tribute band after winning the 2017 National Tribute Music Award.

Following a 4-course meal, you’ll dance the night away! Tickets are £29.95 from www.lavenderhotels. co.uk/hotelEvent/316/2166

‘Wedding guest’ attire dress code. A day of partying and a wedding themed lunch in the garden (weather permitting). Prize for best dressed!

Best Western Park Hall Hotel, Park Hall Rd, Charnock Richard, PR7 5LP. Tel: 01257 581 820

Nearly new sale Saturday, May 12, 12pm-1.30pm (early entry for NCT members from 11.45am) The Chorley & Leyland NCT charity Nearly New Sale (NNS) features bargains galore on baby, toddler and young children’s clothing, toys and equipment with up to 75% off the original price. To register to sell or volunteer please email nns.chorleyandleyland@nct. org.uk Entry fee £1.

Parklands high school, Southport Road, PR7 1LL. Tel: 01257 264596

Springtime in brass Sunday, May 13, 2pm-4pm Leyland Band will join forces with Lancashire Youth Brass Band for the second time in their popular matinee series of 2018.

Chorley Town Hall, Market Street, Chorley, PR7 1DP. Tel: 01257 515151

Silcock’s Family Funfair Thursday, May 17, 6pm until Sunday, May 20, 5pm A large selection of rides for adults and children, inflatables, game stalls, hook-a-duck, catering and much more. Visit www.facebook.com/ silcocksfunfairs for more info and discount vouchers.

West Paddock, Leyland, PR25 1HR

Croston Acorns Nursery and Pre-School, Dob Bridge Cottage, Brickcroft Lane, PR26 9AA. Tel: 01772 601074

Suttons of Swing Sat, May 26, 9pm and Sat, Sept 15, 9pm Suttons of Swing are a family band who play songs from the 60s right through to current charts.

Both the guitar playing and singing are said to be phenomenal. Free entry.

Brown Cow Inn, The Green, Eccleston, Chorley, PR7 5TP. Tel: 01257 451200

Medieval Banquet Night Sat, June 9, 7.30pm to Sun, June 10, 1.30am A night of medieval merriment set in the Baronial Hall. Enjoy a medieval five course feast washed down with four goblets of wine, ale or cider, while being entertained by minstrels, jesters, fire-eaters and magicians. Tickets are £39.95pp from www. lavenderhotels.co.uk/hotelEvent/78/2139 Best Western Park Hall Hotel, Park Hall Rd, Charnock Richard, PR7 5LP. Tel: 01257 581 820

White Bear Way Saturday, June 23, 8am-6pm Run or walk 10/21 miles through Lower Adlington, Blackrod, Rivington and Anglezarke. Tickets vary from £6-£14 and include refreshments plus a meal at finish, certificate & memento. For more info visit www.adlingtonscoutgroup.org.uk/white-bear-way or call 07481 177 051 Adlington Scout Group Headquarters, Grove Crescent, Adlington, PR6 9RJ (start)

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ick Knowles, best known for his 18 years fronting BBC One home-improvement stalwart DIY SOS, is not what many would picture when the word ‘vegan’ comes to mind.

“You tend to think that most vegans are petite, small, slim people, and I’m not,” “I’m a 46-inch chest, 6ft 2in, 17-stone rugby player!”

His lifestyle has been turned upside down since filming BBC Two’s The Retreat, which saw him and a diverse group of participants head to a health centre in Thailand, ditching cigarettes, caffeine, alcohol and meat and replacing them with yoga, lots of vegetables and hikes through the mountains.

He lost nine kilos in three weeks, his cholesterol levels fell by a third, and his blood pressure dropped to a healthy level.

Since then, Knowles has maintained a ‘flexitarian’ diet, meaning he largely eats vegetarian or vegan meals but will occasionally have meat or fish. It’s a big change for a man who used to eat a sausage, bacon and egg roll on his way to work, snack on scotch eggs, and regularly go out for steak lunches.

His first cookbook, Proper Healthy Food: Hearty Vegan And Vegetarian Recipes For Meat Lovers, focuses on this huge shift.

“If you could do one day a week as being veggie,

“You’re never going to encourage people if every time they fail, you batter them over the head. I’ve been saying more carrot less stick. Or you could say, more carrot less steak!”

And the father-of-four feels the message is too important to be deterred.

congratulations, you should get a pat on the back,” he reasons. “You’ve reduced your meat intake, that’s fantastic. If you can do it two or three days a week, even better.

“I know the health benefits that come from eating a more plant-based diet are so important that we have to get past all of that rubbish, and encourage people to start eating meat-free once a week.

“If you could get to a point where you’re meat-free during the week and only treat yourself to meat during the weekends... when I say something like that, the Vegan Society goes, ‘What? Treat yourself to dead animals?’

Inspired? Here are two recipes from Knowles’ new book to try at home (cheese-free versions optional!).

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Winter Veggie Stew with Wholesome Lumpy Dumplings Serves 6 Ingredients For the dumplings: 50g butter, softened 125g self-raising flour 40g Cheddar, crumbled 1 tbsp thyme leaves For the stew: 3tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, roughly diced 2 celery sticks, roughly diced 3tbsp plain flour 1tbsp Marmite 1/2tbsp tomato puree 2L hot vegetable stock 3 carrots, peeled and chopped into chunky pieces 4 parsnips, peeled and chopped into chunky pieces 1/2 head swede, peeled and chopped into chunky pieces 3 small sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into chunky pieces 2-3 rosemary sprigs, plus extra, chopped, to sprinkle 1 bouquet garni (available from good supermarkets) 150g orzo pasta (available from good supermarkets) 80g pack of cooked chestnuts, roughly chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method Start by making the dumplings. Rub the butter into the flour and mix with the Cheddar and thyme.

Add just enough cold water to bring the mixture together to a soft dough and divide into five to six small dumplings.

Preheat the oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 6. Heat the oil in a large casserole dish and fry the onion and celery over a low heat for 10 minutes until soft and translucent. Add the flour into the pan, whisking constantly to make a roux. Add in the Marmite and tomato puree followed by the stock, a glug at a time, whisking all the while to make a smooth base to the stew.

Throw the carrots, parsnips, swede, sweet potatoes, rosemary and bouquet garni to the dish and bring to a boil. Cook the stew, with the lid off, for five to seven minutes. The vegetables should be cooking nicely but still have a bite to them.

Rinse the orzo pasta well, in a sieve, and then pour into the casserole along with the chestnuts.

Season well and place the dumplings on top of the casserole. Sprinkle over a little chopped rosemary and bake in the oven, with the lid off, for 20-30 minutes until the dumplings are puffed up and nicely cooked, and the vegetables are tender.

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Macaroni, Leek & Parsley Cheese

Method Preheat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6.

Serves 4 - 6 Ingredients 300g macaroni 500g leeks, trimmed and cut into 1-2cm crescents 50g unsalted butter 50g plain flour 600ml semi-skimmed milk 100g British mature Cheddar, grated 3tbsp roughly chopped flat leaf parsley 2tbsp golden breadcrumbs Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Cook the pasta in a pan of boiling water for three to four minutes before adding the leeks to the pot and continuing to cook for a further five minutes. Drain the pasta and leeks and set aside.

Meanwhile, make the white sauce. Melt the butter in a medium pan and stir in the flour. Cook for one minute until thick, then, off the heat, gradually whisk in the milk, keeping the mixture smooth.

Return the pan to the heat and stir constantly until thickened. Simmer for two minutes, remove from the heat, and add 75g of the Cheddar, the pasta and leeks. Stir through the parsley and season well before spooning into a 2L ovenproof dish.

Sprinkle the breadcrumbs and remaining cheese over the pasta and cook in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until the top is crisp and golden, and the sauce is gently bubbling.

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ith words being the tools of my trade, I despise clichés. Indeed, I avoid them like the plague. So that’s why this month’s walk, despite being reasonably hidden and displaying gem-like qualities, shall not be described as ‘a hidden gem’.

I’m not sure what descriptive tag it deserves though.

Maybe I’ll think of one later on. Anyway, to the task in hand...

by David Sudworth I know the Ashton and Bamfurlong area well, having grown up a few miles away, so wasn’t expecting anything out of the ordinary. By the end though, I had a whole new perspective. Our starting point for this 6.6 miler was the Three Sisters Recreational Area, off Lockett Road. We took advantage of the free parking just by the pond and play area, and started our hike by going in north easterly direction towards Bryn Hall Farm.

Once out of the main Three Sisters parkland, it’s a short walk before turning right. At this point really have to keep your eyes open, as the public right of way is not only unsigned, but it also has a gate which at first glance appears to be a sturdy, boundary fence from the adjacent house (see photo to the right).

Thankfully, a friendly farm worker was nearby and advised us to push on it, which we did, and it sprang open. Once you’re through the gate and past the property you follow the track down and round to the right. Now the walk starts to feel a lot more rural with fields of crops and live stock. Here we got a real sense of nature when, out of the undergrowth, a young deer crossed our path. It scarpered very

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quickly - much too rapid for our normally superagile lens man Peter - but what a treat. Of all the beautiful and rural places I’ve visited doing Jack’s Tracks, the last place I expected to see wild deer was on the fringes of Ashton!

We continued until our path did a bit of a dog leg.

The vast expanses of wheat crops, evident in the earlier part of our walk, continued to carpet the fields as far as the eye could see. It could have been a scene from North America rather than little ol’ Wigan. If only George Orwell could have seen it.

We eventually emerged opposite Abram Bryn Gates School where there was a handy pedestrian crossing to take us over into Furlong Close, a small cul-de-sac with neat dormer bungalows. We turned right into Epsom Drive (I sensed a horse racing theme going on here) and carried on into the field

63 and it’s therefore easy to take the wrong one. For our suggested route, stick to the path which is closest to this side of the embankment. From here, it’s a very straight route south on a formal path before it veers south west towards Riding Lane. While on this section, our eyes were drawn to the presence of a commemorative stone laid to the left of the path, and surrounded by loose bricks. It reads: “P. W. DAVIES. BORN EDGE GREEN 9 JULY 1889. DIED

in front. After two minutes, we arrived at a copse, went over the footbridge and turned a sharp left.

Although the vegetation in the area was extremely well developed and dense, the route was amazingly clear. By this point, the sound of Virgin trains whizzing up and down the West Coast Main Line could be heard up the steep embankment yonder.

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64 CHESTER 18 NOVEMBER 1944. AT HIS REQUEST HIS ASHES WERE SCATTERED NEAR HIS BIRTHPLACE. A WORTHY SON OF LANCASHIRE. A GREAT THINKER.” There are no further details on the background of this particular gentleman, but as far as final resting places go, he chose a lovely spot.

We finally went past some farm buildings and a house on the right before coming to Edge Green Road/Riding Lane. A combination of weary feet and the sight of a rural pub is hard to resist, and so the gravitational pull towards The Harrow Inn pub proved too much for our aching limbs to fight against. As it was a warm, bright day, we sat outside on one of the many benches, nursing a refreshingly cold cola and plotting our way back. We found that from here, it was a virtual straight line back; down Riding Lane, back across the A58, past Lily Lane Farm and into the formal Three Sisters Recreation Area. Look out for the bird watching area on the left hand side – some of the species indicate a twitchers’ paradise. Once back at the car park, there’s the option of feeding the ducks or letting the little ones burn off any energy they may still have stored away by letting them loose in the play area.

As I said at the outset, it’s hard to believe that in an area known for its industrial past, so much countryside is still not only in place, but also actively used and harvested. As a born and bred Ashtonian, it certainly opened my eyes. Never again will I solely think of traffic jams when asked to describe my hometown. But let’s get one thing straight, despite all this I’m still not labelling the walk ‘a hidden gem.’ That would be far too trite.

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• Is it actually cheaper? Given that huge online retailers often buy in bulk which practices cannot, buying their medication online can be cheaper, especially if your pet is on a long term treatment.

However, please bear in mind that prescription only (POM-V) medications can only be supplied following receipt of written prescription from your vet. Vets do charge for this, as it takes some time for the issuing vet to complete, and this price must be factored into any calculations.

• Where is the medication coming from? The Veterinary Medicines Directorate have a list of approved retailers, and any reputable online retailer should display this clearly. Don’t buy from sources which don’t appear on this list. If it’s a prescription medication they should always ask to see the prescription. If it is a non-prescription product that still requires a suitably qualified person to supply it (NFA-VPS), then a credible retailer should ask you questions about your pet e.g. their weight and age. Be aware that some websites (often based abroad) claim to supply POM-V products without a prescription, but there is no guarantee the product you are receiving is genuine, and

importing veterinary medicines without the correct paperwork could constitute an offence. If you’re concerned or unsure which category your pet’s medication falls into, ask your vet.

• We’ll still need to see your pet! We have a duty of care to ensure that your pet is on the right medication, so even if you buy your medication online, we’ll need to see your pet regularly (and at least every six months) to check they’re doing well.

If you’ve considered all the above and buying medication elsewhere is still right for you and your pet, then your vet will be happy to help. We are aware that the cost of caring for animals (especially those with long term conditions) can be high, and our number one priority is to ensure your pet gets the best possible treatment.

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In the Czech Republic, Skoda vRS models are admired for their toughness and performance, and in the UK, they’ve also garnered a real fanbase. Octavia vRS owners often state there’s probably no finer all-rounder on the market at this price point, and

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It’s not often you can say an estate car is handsome, but the Octavia vRS has a smart, modern, unaggressive look to it, despite being one of

Fast Facts • 0-62 mph: 7.7 secs • Combined mpg: 55.4 • Engine layout: 1968cc four-cylinder turbo diesel • Max. power (PS): 184 • CO2: 134 g/km • Price: £29,400

Skoda’s athletic models. You can notice the influence from Skoda’s owners - Volkswagen - in the styling of its newer models. In the same way that the Golf GTI and R models aren’t too aggressive, the Skoda isn’t either. Of course, Skoda is a very modest brand, so the confident and unassuming styling works well for it.

Space is abundant in the Octavia estate; there aren’t many cars you can get for under £30k that can

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So, the Skoda Octavia vRS is fast, it’s good to drive, it’s safe, and it’s got more space than your attic.

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