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20,000 Copies Per Month As the March Hare gets left behind us, and we run with a hop, skip and a jump into April with the Easter Bunny, most of us will either be celebrating for the true reason we mark the Easter holiday – or just for chocolate! Either way, enjoy your break.

We had a ‘Good’ Friday before we went to print with another record month over the same period last year. The local economy is getting better, and it’s great to hear that lots of businesses we have spoken to are busy with work.

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Accident Prompts Machine Safety Inspection Councillor Paul Walmsley, centre, with manager Robert Duckworth, left, and second chef Waheed Khan with the new pizza dough roller.

An accident in which a woman trapped her hand in a machine she was using to roll pizza dough prompted an inspection of all premises across Chorley that use such machines The woman was feeding pizza dough into the machine when she became trapped and had to be freed by the fire and rescue service suffering a fractured finger and requiring stitches.

This accident, which revealed the machine’s rollers were unguarded, resulted in Chorley Council inspecting all premises in the borough that use such machines to ensure they have guards on.

Councillor Paul Walmsley, who oversees health and safety services for Chorley Council, said: ‘The accident was in another authority but when it was brought to our attention that it was common practice for the guards to be removed from the rollers, we immediately sent out letters to all food premises warning them not to use the machines if there were no guards on and we followed this up by inspecting the premises.’

The council targeted 37 food premises and 23 were found to be operating pizza dough rollers. Of these 17 machines (74 per cent) were unguarded.

One business which took action immediately it received the initial letter from the council was Papa Luigi’s Italian Restaurant in Euxton.

Manager Robert Duckworth said: ‘As soon as I got the letter I checked our machine and found it had no guards on the rollers and so was not up to standard. We immediately bought a new one because the safety of our employees is paramount. We’ve been doing a lot of work with the council on a number of issues, and have received help and advice and I’m delighted to say that it has resulted in us achieving a 5 star rating which we’re very proud of.’

Councillor Walmsley added: ‘The quick action taken by Papa Luigi’s in respect of the pizza dough roller sets an example to all. We pride ourselves on working with businesses to provide advice and support, but we also want to reassure employees that we would take enforcement action against employers if they put their health and safety at risk.’

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                                                  

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                  

 

                     

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                              

                             

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Win tickets to see UB40 announce further UK tour dates for 2015 due to massive demand

Following their sold-out UK tour of 2014, reggae stars UB40 have announced nineteen further dates in May and June. The Brummie legends recently completed the second leg of their ‘Getting Over The Storm’ tour, which has seen UK’s most successful reggae band play over forty UK shows to over 100,000 fans.

UB40’s 2015 UK tour dates, which start at Motherwell Concert Hall on Monday 4th and end at Doncaster Racecourse on Saturday 6th June, continues the band’s preference to avoid arena venues in the UK, as founding member and principal songwriter Brian Travers explains: ‘The success of this years tour has confirmed what we already knew, that it’s better to play to 100,000 people across forty intimate venues across the whole of the country rather than playing to the same number of people at six enormous domes in the same cities. It’s a much better experience for both the band and our fans, and we get to play in towns and cities we haven’t visited for many years.’

Fellow UB40 founding member and principal songwriter Jimmy Brown agrees: ‘The atmosphere in the venues on our current tour has been amazing. You can feel it from the stage and it lifts the band to a different level.

You rarely get that in an arena. We’re never happier than when we are on stage; we are a working band, it’s what we do.’

The success of the tour is bound to rankle with UB40’s former lead singer Ali Campbell, who has repeatedly attempted to discredit his former bandmates since he walked out on them in 2008. UB40 founding member Robin Campbell said: ‘Ali has been shamelessly attempting to pass himself off as a “reformed UB40” since the start of 2014, which has confused many of our fans, the media and concert promoters all over the world. We’ve had to issue writs against Ali and two other former members. If they want to be UB40 so badly they should never have chosen to leave UB40 in the first place.’

To be in with a chance of winning 2 fantastic tickets, simply answer this question correctly: Where does the band name UB40 come from?

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UB40 formed in 1978, before releasing their debut album ‘Signing Off’ in August 1980, considered by many to be one of the greatest reggae albums ever released by a British band.

It was the start of a career that has since seen the band have over forty UK Top 40 hit singles and achieve sales of over 100 million records, making UB40 one of the most successful British groups of all time. The band’s latest Top 30 album ‘Getting Over The Storm’ was awarded BBC Radio 2’s ‘Album Of The Week’ accolade and received 5-star reviews from the UK’s music press on its release in September 2013.

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UB40 play Blackpool’s Winter Gardens Opera House on Friday 22nd May. Tickets are on sale now and available from www.ub40. co.uk, www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk or call the booking line on 0844 856 1111

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The Leader of Chorley Council, Councillor Alistair Bradley (centre), Charles Jackson, Vice Chairman of British Cycling and Lesley Pape, Deputy Chief Executive Secretary & Treasurer of Chorley Building Society launch the Chorley Grand Prix at the proposed start and finish line on Park Road, Chorley.

The Chorley Grand Prix This month Chorley welcomes the country’s top cyclists and the whole of the Chorley borough is being urged to get involved and cheer them on On Saturday 4 April, the Chorley borough will kick start the British Cycling Elite Road Race Series for 2015 with the Chorley Grand Prix, which is being organised by Chorley Council and British Cycling with sponsorship from Chorley Building Society.

The prestigious race will start and finish on Park Road in Chorley town centre before the cyclists take on a five lap 115 mile route through Chorley, Limbrick, Rivington, Belmont, Abbey Village, Withnell, Brinscall, Wheelton, Buckshaw Village and back to Chorley.

Local people are being urged to get creative and show their support for the cyclists in a number of ways including: • Knitting features along the route.

• Baking bicycle-themed cakes for fellow spectators.

• Decorating and displaying old bicycles on their own property.

• Taking part in the numerous bicycle activities in the Chorley Council cycle village on Park Road.

•Taking part in the Sky Ride Locals which are listed at goskyride.com/chorley • Asking your local school to create a welcome flag or cycle art project.

• If you’re a business, decorating your shop window or creating a special Chorley Grand Prix offer or menu, and finally...

• Lining the route to cheer the cyclists on.

Councillor Alistair Bradley, Leader of Chorley Council, said: ‘The Chorley Grand Prix will be a fantastic occasion for everyone but in particular for our local communities. Over 100 top cyclists

from many of the country’s leading cycling teams have entered the race so far, so it is important that we give them a fantastic Chorley welcome.

We want to create a real community atmosphere right along the route and we can only do that if residents and businesses get involved and show their support. On the day we will have a cycle village on Park Road where there will be entertainment and cycling activities but it would also be great to see Chorley’s creativity on display like other towns have done. If you’re a business, think about dressing your shop window or organising a Chorley Grand Prix special offer or menu and if anyone has an interest in knitting or crocheting, we’re organising some courses to help you create a display and mark the occasion.

This is the first time we’ve hosted a British Cycling Elite Road Race and we would like to make it an occasion to remember for everyone.’

Anyone attending the Chorley Grand Prix or travelling in the area on Saturday 4 April is being reminded that there will generally be rolling road closures in place as the cyclists go past. However, Park Road and one side of Sheep House Lane and Rivington Road will be permanently closed to west-bound traffic for the day, meaning there will be parking and traffic restrictions in place as well as diversion routes in these areas.

For more information on the Chorley Grand Prix and ways you can get involved, visit chorley.gov.uk, like Chorley Council on Facebook or follow @ChorleyCouncil

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What’s happening in Chorley this spring?

Chorley’s popular events publication ‘What’s Happening’ is on the shelbes now with a brand new edition featuring more event listings than ever before.

Chorley’s popular events publication ‘What’s Happening’ has hit the shelves this week with a brand new edition featuring more event listings than ever before. The March – July issue includes a preview of the Chorley Grand Prix, a sneaky peak behind the scenes of Astley Hall’s conservation work, details about the Chorley Flower Show, plus information on the town’s literary festival, What’s Your Story Chorley?

borough over the next few months.

There’s plenty to keep the children entertained over the Easter holidays including events like the Chorley Grand Prix, Easter crafts and egg hunts and another action-packed Get Up and Go timetable, which will be available to book soon.

There’s also events for the whole family including Astley Alive, What’s Your Story, Chorley? the popular Museums at Night and our first Theatre in the Park performance of the year with tickets available to book through our website now. Pick up your copy to find details on all of these events plus lots more.’

There’s also all of the usual features such as walks in Chorley and upcoming Choose Chorley for Business events along with a schedule of free British Cycling Sky Rides taking place in Chorley over the coming months. Put together by Chorley Council, the free magazine is full to the brim of fun activities for the whole family, from Get up and Go activities for children to details on other big events taking place in 2015 along with various workshops, performances Issues of the magazine can be found at Chorley Town and fun days happening across the borough.

Hall, Union Street’s One Stop Shop or any public Councillor Peter Wilson, Deputy Leader of Chorley building across the borough.

Council said: ‘This issue of the What’s Happening magazine is our biggest one to date and that is A digital issue of the magazine is available from because there is so much going on across the Chorley chorley.gov.uk

Giving you the ‘Power to Switch’ A new campaign to help people cut the cost of their fuel bills has been launched

by Chorley Council It follows the success of a similar scheme last year which saw 97 Chorley households save more than £18,400 between them just by switching energy supplier.

Councillor Graham Dunn, who oversees the welfare of residents for Chorley Council, said: ‘Since May last year, an independent expert has been coming into the council offices to help people find the best energy deal for them and to take them through what can, for some, seem quite a complicated switching process. This has meant that those who have switched energy supplier have seen their energy bills cut by an average of £193 per household - more than 17 per cent - which is fantastic. Now we’ve got funding towards a new campaign, Power to Switch, offering even more people the chance to take advantage of the most competitive energy market we’ve ever had, to save even more money.

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deals around now with energy prices have dropped so much over the last year that she can help find the best deal for you and take you through the whole switching process if you choose to switch.’

The council also operates a call-back system to make sure the switch goes smoothly. Should there be any issues at all, the council by staying involved until the switch is complete, can ensure they can be resolved with the least upset for the customer.

For those people who want to learn more about the internet and to find out how to switch, the council’s advisor can teach them which sites to use with confidence and help them get the best deals using their own laptop or tablet.

To book an appointment or to find out more, please phone the council’s home improvement agency team on 01257 515151.

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Sprint Star Inspires Chorley Businesses

Winners: Darren Campbell shows off his Olympic gold medal with, from left to right, Andy Turner, Chairman and founder of the Chorley Group, Lindsay Hoyle MP, Adam Turner, Chorley Group Sales Director, Councillor Alistair Bradley, Leader of Chorley Council.

Hundreds of business people from across Lancashire enjoyed the latest Choose Chorley event that saw an Olympic gold medallist speak about setting goals and overcoming obstacles enabling him to reach the pinnacle of his sport.

Chorley Council teamed up with leading motor dealers the Chorley Group to put on the inspiring event with attendees taking away fantastic advice from sprinter Darren Campbell.

The Nissan ambassador spoke about how ‘you have got to dream above your station to succeed’ and showed how his experience in sport could be harnessed in business.

Councillor Alistair Bradley, Leader of Chorley Council, said: ‘We know that Chorley is a great place to do business and one of the reasons for that is having a really supportive business community. The events we put on help everyone keep up-to-date with what’s happening across the borough and to network with each other and make new contacts.

Inviting someone like Darren to speak at the event is a great motivation to everyone and it brings extra attention that helps to put Chorley on the map.’

The annual ‘Choose Chorley’ business event is the biggest business networking evening of the year and offers an opportunity for businesses of all sizes to network, get to know each other and also meet the Council.

The evening also featured a Question Time style panel chaired by Dave Guest from BBC North West Tonight with interesting debates on attracting new businesses to the area, Chorley’s retail offer and the potential for developing businesses locally to be leaders in their field. Joining Councillor Bradley on the panel were Colette Hart from Anise, Andrew

Jones from TVS Supply Chain Solutions, Adam Turner from The Chorley Group, and Chorley MP Lindsay Hoyle.

The Chorley Group, which was born in Chorley and has since become a £100m turnover business operating Nissan, Fiat, Kia and Hyundai franchises through five dealerships across the North West, supported the event with Darren Campbell one of Nissan’s sporting ambassadors.

Andy Turner, Managing Director and founder of the Chorley Group, said: ‘It was great to listen to Darren and I could honestly relate to what he had to say about the hurdles he has faced on the way to success. It really struck a chord. I’m sure most people were able to take something away that we can use in our own business. We’re really proud to be associated with Chorley and it’s great to see such prestigious events being held here because it can only help with the profile of the area and show that Chorley is a great place to do business. We met plenty of new faces on the night and it was really encouraging to see how many diverse and successful businesses we have here in the borough.’

The event is one of many the council puts on to support existing and new businesses in the area. It was also kindly supported by Whittle Jones, Evander Properties, Orbit Developments, Poppy Signs, the Royal Bank of Scotland and Runshaw Business Centre.

To find out more about what’s happening in the area visit www.choosechorley.co.uk.

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Taking the Lead on Dog Fouling

Talented youngster Libby Roberts is hoping her art work will help improve the area around her school.

Eight-year-old Libby is a pupil at Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School which took part in a competition to design a poster to encourage dog owners to pick up after their pets. The competition was held in conjunction with Chorley Council after officers went into the school to talk to, and work with pupils, about responsible dog ownership as part of the Don’t Mess with Chorley campaign and neighbourhood working.

Libby’s poster which urges people to ‘Take the lead - clean up after your dog’ was the winning design and it is that design which is now featured on posters displayed on lamp posts in the area.

Councillor Adrian Lowe, who heads the Don’t mess with Chorley campaign for Chorley Council, said: ‘Libby’s design was bright, colourful and clever which is just what you need for a poster.

I’m sure it will have an effect and remind people that they need to clean up after their pets. The vast majority of dog owners are responsible and do what they are supposed to do, but there’s a minority of people who don’t and this means that dog fouling can be a real problem in some areas, plus it can also be dangerous to children.’

Libby Roberts is pictured with headteacher Mr Gareth Caunce, left and Councillor Danny Gee holding the posters she designed.

Vice-chair of school governors and ward councillor Danny Gee said: “The children at the school did an amazing job designing some excellent posters. The whole school voted for which ones they wanted to see on display at the library and those displayed were voted for by members of the public. Over 320 people went in and voted and Libby’s design was chosen as the winner.”

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COMMUNITY CHORLEY VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Preston TIC, The Guildhall, Lancaster Road, Preston, PR1 1HT. T: 01772 253731 CHORLEY LIBRARY Union Street , Chorley , Lancashire, PR7 1EB Opening times; Monday 9am - 7pm, Tuesday 9am - 5pm, Wednesday 9am - 5pm, Thursday 9am - 5pm, Friday 9am - 7pm, Saturday 9am - 4pm, Sunday Closed.

There is a small free library car park, or a public pay and display car park across the road. A ramped entrance is available.

Tel: 0300 123 6703, Email: chorley.library@lancashire. gov.uk. www.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries-and-archives/ libraries/find-a-library/chorley-library.aspx ASTLEY HALL Chorley, Lancashire PR7 1NP Astley Hall is a museum and art gallery housed within a Grade I listed historic house. The Hall is set within the beautiful surroundings of Astley Park which include historic woodland, a lake, a fully renovated Victorian walled garden alongside clean and modern facilities for visitors to enjoy.

The Hall is perhaps best known for its stunning Jacobean plasterwork ceilings and the house is built around an internal Elizabethan courtyard. The four wings of the house were extended by the families who lived here and most of the original features are retained to this day.

The walled garden is a dedicated event space and since the Heritage Lottery funded renovation project in 2009 it has built up a varied programme of cultural events throughout the year. The east facing part of the walled garden is home to a community food growing project and includes a small orchard alongside raised beds full of vegetables, fruits, herbs and salads. Much of the produce is used by Café Ambio, the onsite café within the Coach House building.

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FAIRVIEW YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTRE Highfield Road North, Adlington, Chorley , PR6 9RN Fairview Youth & Community Centre offers a variety of activities for all ages, both daytime and evening.

The centre is available for hire and can be used for private parties, meetings and various activity sessions. The centre was opened in 2004 and is the first community centre owned by Chorley Council to be directly managed by the local community.

The benefits are that the community retains control of the centre and makes the decisions regarding use of the centre, including setting hire charges and the planning for the growth and future development of the centre. www.fairviewcentre.co.uk LANCASHIRE WEST CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX Get advice online now from www.adviceguide.org. uk for practical, reliable, up-to-date CAB information on a wide range of topics. The information covers England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales and is continuously reviewed by our team of advisers.

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35-39 Market Street, Chorley, PR7 2SW. Telephone: 0344 245 1294 from a landline or 0300 330 0650 from a mobile. Web site: www.adviceguide.org.uk/england.htm THE ARTS PARTNERSHIP We are a Charity (1107389) founded 1999 by a group of like minded people who wanted more people to be involved in the Arts.The current Manager was funded in 2003 by ‘Lancashire Children’s Fund’ to engage children and young people from rural areas to get more involved with the Arts. To date we have worked with over 2,000 young people based in and around Chorley. We have had particular success with young people from the more disadvantaged areas, such as rural (through lack of transport) those living in deprived wards and those referred to us by other organisations. The Arts Partnership have a number of partners including the Council, Police, Fire and

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Rescue Services, Education, Social Care and many Residents groups to name but a few.

The Arts Partnership, Chorley Community Centre, Railway Street, Chorley, PR7 2TZ, Email: michelle@ theartspartnership.co.uk, Tel 01257 277703, www. theartspartnership.co.uk AGE UK LANCASHIRE OFFICE - CHORLEY Age UK Lancashire aims to be your first port of call for services, information and assistance. Our Chorley office is staffed by trained Customer Advisors who have access to a wide range of information on issues that affect older people, including benefits, care, housing and health. They can provide information about all the charity’s services as well as signposting and referral to other agencies. Age UK Lancashire Trading also provides a face-to-face service to arrange general insurance and other products please ask for more information. Opening hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.

61-63 St Thomas’s Road, Chorley, PR7 1JE, Telephone: 0300 303 1234 (calls charged at local rate) Email address: chorley@ageuklancs.org.uk

NOTICES ARE YOU CURIOUS ABOUT YOUR FAMILY HISTORY? Perhaps you are descended from Royalty or the Aristocracy. Now you have an opportunity to find out without prejudice and Free of charge! All you need to do is attend at the following address after making a telephone appointment at a time suitable to yourself where trained operatives will guide you with all the information necessary to find your ancestors:Your Family History research will help others too.

Family History Centre, Temple Way, Hartwood Green, Chorley, PR6 7EQ. Telephone 01257 226146. Opening Times: Monday Closed, Tuesday 10 am-5pm, Wednesday 10 am-8pm, Thursday 10 am-5pm, Friday 10 am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday Closed

REGULAR EVENTS CHORLEY GYMNASTICS CLUB At Chorley Gymnastics Club the aim is to provide a safe, effective and child-friendly environment in which members can participate in gymnastics under the guidance of appropriately qualified coaches. Chorley Gymnastics Club operate an open door policy and welcome the support of parents and guardians. Chorley Gymnastics Club are proud to work in connection with Chorley Borough Council and Active Nation to provide children’s gymnastics classes from 3 venues in Chorley. Clayton Green Leisure Centre, Manor Road Primary School and All Seasons Leisure Centre.

We provide a child-centered, coach-led program that is adapted to suit the needs of each gymnast on an individual basis. We cater for gymnasts from beginner level to competition level. Gymnasts are taught in small groups with others of a similar age and ability. Chorley Gymnastics Club is affiliated

to UK Gymnastics where part of our gymnastics program involves gymnasts working towards their UK Gymnastics awards. Our qualified coaches are extremely experienced in their field of general gymnastics and acrobatics. They are fully insured to coach and are CRB cleared. www.chorleygymnasticsclub.co.uk, Email: info@ chorleygymnasticsclub.co.uk, Phone: Michelle Hall: 07595 869458 LEYLAND AND CHORLEY HOCKEY CLUB A social & friendly club with a thriving junior development programme. We run 3 men’s teams & 2 women’s team. www.pitchero.com/clubs/leylandandchorley, Leyland and Chorley Hockey Club, Buckshaw Village All Weather Pitch, Old Worden Lane, Chorley, PR7 7DG, Tel: 07957744770 CHORLEY CYCLING CLUB Reformed in 2011 Chorley Cycling Club was last active in the early 60s but with history of the club going as far back as the 1880s. Chorley Cycling Club is steadily growing in numbers and a new juniors section has been launched. The club caters for all abilities. So whatever your interest, whether its social rides, racing, sportives or time trials then please do not hesitate to get in touch www.chorleycyclingclub.co.uk FIND YOUR FEET Find your Feet is a health walk scheme based in the borough of Chorley in Lancashire. The scheme is coordinated by Chorley Council. Walks are led

by Find Your Feet Volunteer Health Walk Leaders.

All walks are free of charge and there is no need to book, just come along on the day.

Please contact Simon Forster, Parks & Open Spaces Officer (scheme coordinator) on 01257 515151 or see our website www.chorley.gov.uk if you need any more information or have any questions COPPULL AND CHORLEY KNIGHTS WARGAMES CLUB A club set up for the benefit of wargamers in and around the Chorley area. We meet every Thursday, from 7:00pm until 11:00pm in the upstairs youth room of St Mary’s Parish Centre. The aims of our club are simple: to play tabletop wargames, of any type, and to give our members somewhere spacious and friendly in which they can do just that, and to promote our hobby in a positive way within the local community. Also, through the forums on our site and through the club itself, to encourage our members to try different game systems and help them with the collecting and painting of miniature armies.

We play, most frequently, Warhammer 40k, SAGA, and HORDES/WARMACHINE, but we are by no means limited to just these, there is interest enough within the club for games of any type, from any producer, such as Blitzkrieg Commander, Mordheim, Necromunda, Epic, Warmaster, Hail Ceasar, Pike & Shotte, to name but a few and would welcome the opportunity to play such games with new members.

With this in mind, we welcome any and all who may want to come along and meet us at the club, or to contact us for more information. www.cack-wargamesclub.net

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U3A BOOK CLUB The Book Club meets on the second Monday of the month at Richmond House, Pall Mall, Chorley, starting at 1.30pm. Different members take turns to lead the group. Currently there are about 15 regular members.The group is always open to new members.

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owner, how to enjoy your dog and train him to be a well behaved companion.

Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. On a monthly basis we also hold members only fun events as Fun Agility, Summer and Christmas Parties. We encourage people to come along and watch a class in progress prior to attending with their dog.

CHORLEY RAMBLERS Chorley Ramblers are your local group of the Ramblers. We ae a very varied, active and friendly walking group. We have over 300 members and arrange over 120 walks per year, led by experienced leaders. Lengths of walks range from 3 miles to 10+ miles. We especially welcome new ramblers. You do not initially need to belong to the Ramblers to try us out. You are welcomed to join us on up to 3 ‘taster walks’.We are in the top 3 Ramblers groups and carry out vital footpath checking.

If you would like more information about the Chorley Ramblers, please contact our Chairman Brian on 01257 263841, www.chorleyramblers.co.uk

THE PRESTON AND AREA JUNIOR DIABETIC SUPPORT GROUP

CHORLEY TRADITIONAL MUSIC SESSIONS

We are a group of local folk musicians who are keen to help up and coming local musicians get some experience of playing their instruments in a (semi) public environment. We do this by running a monthly ‘Slow and Steady’ session in a local community hall on a Saturday afternoon. The session is run by an experienced musician who understands the problems and needs of budding players, and makes sure that the music played is suitable for those who are learning. This is held at Eaves Green Community Centre on the first Saturday of every month. The session costs £2 which includes a set of music (if required) and tea and biscuits. We do not charge for your first visit. The main cost is the hire of the hall. The session runs from 2:00 until 5:00. We cater for most of the common folk instruments and specifically have experienced players for Whistle, Fiddle, Melodeon (G/D), Concertina (English and Anglo), Guitar, Banjo and Mandolin. Other instruments can be accommodated as long as they play in the common folk keys (primarily G and D, perhaps A). We have contacts all over the North West, and could certainly find friendly help for most other instruments.

Eaves Green Community Centre, Cottage Fields Chorley, Lancashire PR7 3QE , www.chorleytradmusicsessions. org.uk, Email: brianr@bjsystems.co.uk CHORLEY LIBRARY KNIT AND NATTER

Come along and have a knit and a natter, share gossip, tips and patterns. It doesn’t matter whether you’re new to knitting and crochet or a ‘dab’ hand, everyone is welcome - friendly atmosphere guaranteed. Runs every Tuesday: 1:30 to 3:30pm. No ticket is required for this event. Free admission ~ just drop in.

Chorley Library, Union Street , Chorley , Lancashire, PR7 1EB, Email: chorley.library@lancashire.gov.uk CHORLEY DOG TRAINING CLUB

We are a small, friendly club based in Chorley, Lancashire. The club has existed for over 20 years and is run as a non- profit making organization, which enables us to offer affordable training to pet dog owners.

Between them the instructors have a great many years of experience. All training is carried out using positive, reward based methods and we do not advocate or allow the use of check chains. We aim to teach you, the

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www.dogtrainingchorley.co.uk, Telephone: 01257 241 221, Email: info@dogtrainingchorley.co.uk

Our committee consists of parents of children with Type 1 diabetes, who are all volunteers. New members are always welcome! We hold regular meetings and events in the Preston/Leyland/Chorley area, and are always open to new ideas for events. We encourage those interested to attend our group meetings and events which are a welcoming and social environment for children and their families to discuss diabetes and its effects.

Support and companionship are some of the simplest yet most important aspects of living with diabetes - this is why our group exists and we want to help in any way that we can.

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THIS MONTH MAUNDY THURSDAY MEAL @ CHORLEY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Fri 3rd April Chorley United Reformed Church, Hollinshead Street, Chorley, PR7 1EP

An opportunity to remember and celebrate the events of the Last Supper in their original context. A light meal, similar to that shared by Jesus and his disciples, will be provided, during which we will share bread and wine.

For more details contact: Martin Whiffen, Tel 01257 273222, Email martinwhiffen@btinternet.com or visit our web site www.chorleyURC.org CHORLEY GRAND PRIX Saturday 4th April Chorley Town Centre

Over 100 top cyclists from across the country will descend on Chorley at Easter as the borough kick starts the British elite road racing season. Chorley Council has teamed up with British Cycling to host the Chorley Grand Prix that will see professional riders take on circuits around the borough in the first race of the season. It will also showcase the beautiful borough to a European audience when the event is broadcast on Eurosport. The Chorley Grand Prix takes in a 100-mile route. The start and finish line will be in Chorley town centre with the road race taking in Chorley, Rivington, Belmont, Abbey Village, Withnell, Brinscall, Wheelton, Buckshaw Village and back to Chorley. The riders will complete five laps of the circuit but there will generally be rolling road closures in place, which will mean very minimal disruption to traffic.

CHEEKY MONKEYS CHILDREN’S PLAY AND STAY EVENING Wednesday 8th April, 6pm to 7.30pm Cheeky Monkeys, Kem Mill Lane, Chorley PR6 7EA

Children’s Play and Stay Evening for children aged 0-12 with disabilities and/or additional needs. All family members and siblings are welcome. Admission is free to adults and £1 for each child.

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RAY PEACOCK Saturday 11th April, 8pm to 10pm.

Chorley Little Theatre, Dole Lane, Chorley, PR7 2RL

Standup comedian Ray Peacock head to Chorley Little Theatre. H ​ e’s been a very naughty boy recently and it’s time to find out why. Join the quadruple Chortle Award nominated comedian as he takes you through a myriad of mischief and misdemeanours in an attempt to get to the bottom of what drives a grown man to such infantile behaviour.

Tickets £10 from Malcolm’s Musicland 01257 264362 or online at www.chorleylittletheatre.com ALRIGHT THE CAPTAIN, VASA + GO AROUND CAPTAIN Sat 18th April, 8pm The Ferret, 55 Fylde Road, Preston, PR1 2XQ Alright The Captain masterfully combin virtuosic instrumentation with unabashed musical experimentation, Derby-based trio ATC have all but effortlessly established themselves as a sonic force to be reckoned with, thanks to their uniquely imaginative brand of math-rock. Their sprawling and varied career has seen them sharing stages with postrock luminaries including Mono, toe, 65daysofstatic, Pelican, Tera Melos, ASIWYFA, Maybeshewill, Adebisi Shank, This Will Destroy You, ZU, Holy Fuck and many more. Vasa are an instrumental post rock quartet from Glasgow. Since forming in October 2011 they’ve been making waves in the Scottish music scene, catching attention with their own sublime brand of melodic, guitar-driven rock and a series of charged live shows across the country. Go Around Captain sound not unlike the bastard offspring of two of the noughties finest brogue guitar botherers – Idlewild and Biffy Clyro – their juxtaposition of soft and hard textures never jars. Free entry. www.theferret.info BREAKING WAVES, CONSTANT WAVES + CAPTAIN HORIZON Sat 25th April, 8pm The Ferret, 55 Fylde Road, Preston, PR1 2XQ Breaking Waves are a new Bass & Drum (not to be confused with Drum & Bass) duo with a big Rock/ Funk/Pop sound. But then again there’s also dashes of melodic rock, prog and math. So rather than trying to pigeonhole them, just come and watch and listen.

They’ve played the Ferret twice before to packed rooms and have already established themselves as one of Preston’s best bands.

Constant Waves are a progressive instrumental band from the West Midlands, influenced by Three Trapped Tigers, Adebisi Shank, And So I Watch You From Afar.

Captain Horizon are an original alternative rock band from the West Midlands. Drawing from a wide range of influences, they write and perform songs that don’t really sound like anyone else. Free entry www.theferret.info CADOS PRESENTS ‘OUR DAY OUT’ Monday 20th April to Saturday 25 April, from 7.30pm to 10pm each night.

Chorley Little Theatre, Dole Lane, Chorley, PR7 2RL

Book now at Malcolm’s Musicland 01257 264362 or www.chorleytheatre.com. Tickets are priced £6 from Monday to Wednesday and £8 from Thursday to Saturday.

‘ARTISAN FARMER’S MARKET AT ELSWICK Saturday 25th April, 9am to 1pm

Held in Elswick Village Hall, Roseacre Road, Elswick PR4 3UD A variety of stall and a cafeteria selling bacon barm-cakes, toasted teacakes, tea & coffee’

THE LONGRIDGE BAND PRESENTS ‘A CELEBRATORY ST GEORGES CONCERT AND LUNCH’ Sunday April 26th, Arrive at 2.30pm for 3.00pm Start Ferraris Restaurant and Country House, Preston Musical Director Mark Peacock. Tickets £25.00.

Available from: - Ribble Valley Tyre and Auto, Stone Bridge, Longridge or ring Sue on 07801486785 CAR CARNIVAL ON THE GREEN Sunday 31st May, 1pm - 3pm The Village Green, Wrea Green

Including Classic, Vintage and Super Cars. Everyone welcome, in support of Trinity Hospice. Exhibitors welcome at £10 donation per car

Info contact Sally on 01772 682159 or email: sally@ wareingbuildings.co.uk OUTDOOR THEATRE LYTHAM HALL 2015 Sunday 14th June, 6:00pm Chapterhouse Theatre

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. For the opening production of the outdoor season at Lytham Hall Chapterhouse Theatre Company make a welcome return visit with their production of Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre, adapted for the stage by Laura Turner. Producer Richard Main and his cast of eight portray all the emotions and experiences of the title character and her tempestuous relationship with the moody Mr. Rochester.

Lytham Hall’s delightful parkland provides an ideal backdrop for a picnic and an open air performance at the height of the long summer evenings.

Sunday 5th July, 6:00pm Illyria

The Taming Of The Shrew by William Shakespeare

Tuesday 14th July, 7:30pm Illyria

Iolanthe by Gilbert and Sullivan

Sunday 23 August, 4:00pm Illyria

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice - traditional www.lythamhall.org.uk

LADIES DAY ROYAL ASCOT Departing 17th June 2015

3 Days From Only £345! Includes Coach Travel Throughout (Pick Up Points; Wyre, Barton, Preston & M6 Services) 2 Nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast Hilton Watford Four Star Hotel. Ladies Day At Royal Ascot with Admission To The Race Course, visit To Oxford & Stratford-On-Avon. Single Supplement £50. Proceeds To Cancer Help Preston Ltd. Bursary Fund. Reg. Charity No. 1032828

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This popular comedy written by Willy Russell and directed by Robert Walsh can be seen at Chorley Little Theatre from Monday 20 April to Saturday 25 April, from 7.30pm to 10pm each night. ​A comic play from the writer of Blood Brothers and Educating Rita. A group of city school children on the cusp of adulthood take a coach trip to the seaside. Despite the watchful eyes of the teachers they still manage to misbehave, get lost, and steal animals from the zoo. Given a glimpse of a happier, more carefree life the pupils are reluctant to return home and the day trip becomes an experience that will last a lifetime.

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101 NON-Emergency Number to Lancashire Constabulary CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111 111 NON-Emergency NHS Medical Advice Number

Send listings info@link-mag.co.uk KEY SERVICES Chorley Police: 01257 246225 (non emergency) Chorley Fire and Rescue 01257 262919 (non emergency) Chorley Council Phone lines are open 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays. All Council services can be reached during these hours by ringing 01257 515151. Outside of office hours an emergency service is available by ringing 01257 515142 Water 0845 746 2200 or 01925 714810 (Textphone 0808 143 0295) Electricity (Electricity Northwest) 0800 195 4141 (Textphone 0800 458 9767) National Grid 0800 111 999 (electricity and gas networks) Environment Agency 0800 807060 (incident reporting) 0845 988 1188 (floodline) (Type Talk 0845 602 6340) Health and Safety Executive 0845 345 0055

Medicx Pharmacy Tel: 01257 754004 5 Acreswood Close, Coppull, Lancashire, PR7 5EN Asda Pharmacy Tel: 01772 335779 Asda Superstore, Clayton Green Road, Clayton Green, Chorley, PR6 7JY Samaritans Preston and District Branch of Samaritans. T: 01772 822022 National helpline: 08457 90 90 90

HELPLINES Al-Anon Family Groups 020 7403 0888 www.al-anonuk.org.uk Alcoholics Anonymous 0845 769 7555 Domestic Abuse 01772 201 601 Child Death Help Line 0800 282 986 Child Line Tel: 0800 1111 Community Drug & Alcohol Service 01772 406602 Cruse Bereavement Help Line 01772 433645 Drugs Talk to Frank 0800 776600 Heartbeat (Cardiac Rehabilitation/ Support) Preston 01772 717147 HEALTH Help Direct 0303 3331021 Chorley and South Ribble Hospital Mental Health Help Line 0500 639 000 Preston Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 Missing People 0500 700 700 (24hr) 1PP. Tel: 01257 261222 Nar-Anon Family Groups 08455 390 193 Chorley And South Ribble Health And Narcotics Anonymous 0300 999 1212 Well Being Project. Tel: 01772 226516 National Debt Line 0808 808 4000 Community Mental Health Team Older National Domestic Violence Adults - Chorley And South Ribble.

0808 2000 247 Tel: 01772 401940 NHS Stop Smoking Helpine NHS Direct (24hr Service) 01524 845145 Tel: 0845 4647 www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk N.S.P.C.C Child Protection Out of hours Pharmacies 0808 800 5000 Medicx Pharmacy Parent Line Plus 0808 800 2222 Tel: 01257 754754, 13-17 Peel Street, Paws for Kids (Pet fostering service Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 2EY for victims of domestic abuse in Tesco In-Store Pharmacy shelter) 01204 394 842 Tel: 01257 491847 RELATE (Relationship Counselling) Tesco Extra, Ackhurst Industrial Park, Tel: 01772 717597 Foxhole Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1NW LOCAL SERVICES Tesco In-Store Pharmacy Household Waste Recycling Centres Tel: 01257 491647 0845 0500957 Tesco Pharmacy, Ordenance Road, Neighbourhood Watch Buckshaw Village, Chorley, Lancashire www.neighbourhoodwatch.net PR7 7EL

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CHARITY Age UK 0300 303 1234 Oak Animal Rescue Centre Leyland 07584 292036 RSPCA To report a mistreated, neglected, injured or distressed animal call RSPCA Helpline: 0300 1234 999.

This is a 24 hour service RSPCA Preston & District Branch Tel: 01772 792553 RSPCA Chorley Shop, 66 Market Street, Chorley, PR7 2SE. Tel: 01257 262672 TRANSPORT Manchester Airport 0871 271 0711 UK Passport Advice 0300 222 0000 Highways Agency 0300 123 5000 County traveline service 0871 200 22 33 Chorley Tourist Information Centre T: 01772 253731 Chorley Train Station 0333 222 0125 Traveline Service 0871 200 22 33 National Express 08717 818 181 National Rail 08457 48 49 50 Northern Rail 0845 600 1159 Preston Bus 01772 253671 Transpennine Express 0845 600 1671 Virgin Trains 08457 222 333 OFFICIAL BODIES Consumer Advice 0845 04 05 06 www.consumerdirect.gov.uk Social Services 01772 254868 Tax Credit Help Line 0845 300 3900 TV Licensing 0844 800 6772

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