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The award winning Band of Brothers willow figures outside Chorley Council offices to commemorate the Chorley Pals who lost their lives in the First World War.

Wildflowers and willow figures Help Chorley bloom

Wildflowers and willow figures again took centre stage to help Chorley bloom this summer following the fantastic feedback from last year.

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horley Council has added to its ‘family’ of willow features on roundabouts and increased the number of wildflower areas, whilst working with the new community-led Chorley in Bloom group to make the borough look spectacular for residents and visitors alike.

Councillor Adrian Lowe, who oversees floral displays at Chorley Council, said: ‘We not only received awards from the prestigious Britain in Bloom and North West in Bloom competitions organised by the Royal Horticultural Society for our willow features and wildflowers, we also received wonderful feedback from residents and visitors to the town. So much so, that we’ve put additional willow features on roundabouts, we’re planting more wildflower areas across the borough and we’re putting additional planters in the town centre. All this, coupled with the work that the new ‘Chorley in Bloom’ group is doing in particular encouraging schools, shops and pubs to get involved, should mean that once again Chorley will look blooming marvellous this summer.’

roundabouts on the town centre bypass have been added to for this year.

These include: A willow figure looking through a telescope on the roundabout near B&Q to represent Jeremiah Horrocks who was the first to track the Transit of Venus (which is depicted on the neighbouring roundabout at Harpers Lane), Willow butterflies added to the Lyons Lane roundabout which depicts Chorley’s links with the sugar magnate Sir Henry Tate Also, a willow family having a picnic is set to be installed in Astley Park, and to reflect the history of Buckshaw Village, which is built on the site of the former Royal Ordnance Factory, there’s a willow figure of a girl pushing a trolley loaded with munitions been installed on the roundabout near the War Horse pub.

Wildflower planting has also been extended to roundabouts in Buckshaw Village and the Gillibrand link road, and extra wildflower areas have been created in Astley Village, Blackburn Road, Whittle-le-Woods, Chorley Cemetery and Carr Brook, Whittle-le-Woods.

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Money Matters

How to haggle for the best deals

By Martin Lewis Haggling isn’t just a skill for market stalls, these days where it really pays is at call centres. And if you’re a Sky customer there’s no better time to put your haggling skills to the test, as some Sky TV customers are facing hikes of over £50 a year.

Yet this isn’t just for Sky. It works for other TV firms, mobile, TV, broadband, breakdown and more.

Last year on my site, I polled over 7,000 people who tried to call-centre haggle, to see how successful they were company by company.

The results are staggering, at Sky 86% succeeded in some form of discount, the AA 84%, TalkTalk 83%, Plusnet 82%, Virgin media 80% and RAC 78%. In other words, for every five people who tried, four got a deal.

And don’t think the amounts are trivial either, here’s just some of the successes people have tweeted me in Sky’s current round of price hikes…

“Just saved £315 a year with a good old haggle with Sky, cheers Martin.”

“Phoned up and in 10 mins it’d knocked £134 off my bill. No change to services or terms.

Thank you!”

“Managed to save almost 50% by calling.

Firm but polite with a clear message throughout my call.”

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So don’t be shy, it’s time to tool up and get a haggle on. Here are my top ten tips (but for you, I’ll do it in 9)...

1. Benchmark the best deal.

It’s important to have the factual arsenal. Research the deals, discounts and codes that are available for new customers, as a basis for negotiation. Here’s a quick rundown for each of the main haggle areas.

Digital TV: For example, you can currently get 25% off all Sky TV bundles and £75 bill credit, compare this with what you will be paying. You can use this figure to haggle with Sky or Virgin. See www.mse.me/digitalTV for all the deals. And of course the cheapest digital TV option is Freeview.

It’s a one-off cost of around £20 for a box and there’s no monthly subscription.

Breakdown cover: If you go via a cashback site, you can effectively sign up for basic AA or RAC cover for under £20. See www.mse.me/ breakdown for full best-buys.

Broadband: Here the best deals are all promo offers. A common level is line rent and broadband for £16 a month, plus a £100 high street voucher.

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2. Timing is crucial.

Haggling works best when you’re near or beyond the end of your contract as then they have a real risk you’ll leave. There’s no harm in giving it a try when you’re not, if you struggle then diarise when you’re nearing the end (you can give Sky notice of leaving 31 days before the end of your contract) and call back then.

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Business & Finance 3. The haggling Holy Grail is the customer retention department.

If you’re coming to the end of your contract, or are out of it, then you’re wielding a powerhouse weapon: customer loyalty. If they don’t offer the deal you want, tell them you’re going to leave. This means you get put through to what they externally call “disconnections”, but internally is called “customer retentions”.

There the staff ’s job is to keep you, and they have massively more discretion to offer you deals to do so.

4. Use charm, chutzpah, cheek and a smile.

Aggression or anger will just put their back up.

You’re asking for a discount, and they’re just as much within their right not to give it as you are to leave.

Aim for polite, firm and non-combative.

5. Use the phrases that pay.

You may find that the customer service rep will only offer a small discount at first, but if you don’t agree with the price use phrases like:

n I’ve worked out my monthly budget, and my absolute max is £[insert price here]/month n [TalkTalk/Virgin/BT] can do it for less... n I need to think about it... n I think my husband / wife will go bonkers if I pay that... n It’s still a lot of money... n What’s the very best you can do?

6. Don’t panic if it calls your bluff and says it’ll disconnect you.

Some people worry and get nervous to try this in case they’re disconnected. My easy ‘get out of jail free’ card on this is the phrase: “Hold on, I’ll call you back on that. I’d like to check with my wife/ husband/dog/Aunt Fanny first.”

7. Ask if it can throw in extras.

If it won’t slash the price, see if it can include any extras, like free calls or extra channels, bigger download limits, or one level higher breakdown cover

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If they don’t offer the deal you want, tell them you’re going to leave.

This means you get put through to what they externally call “disconnections”, but internally is called “customer retentions”

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8. If you fail? Try, try and try again.

I’ve heard rumours that different staff members have quotas of how many deals they can do. Even if not true, it feels like that to many. You may have called the wrong person at the wrong time. So call back a few days later and speak to someone else.

This works for many people.

9. Vote with your feet.

If you don’t get what you want and other firms offer the same for less, then you should seriously consider leaving and go grab one of those deals.

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             

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Giving isn’t just about money, as some people may believe, so you don’t need to wait until you win the         

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Parklife

Thousands enjoy Astley Hall’s ‘Picnic in the Park’

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housands of people from across Chorley and beyond had a fun-filled afternoon in Astley Park on Sunday (5 July) as Chorley Council hosted its annual picnic in the park. From lunch time Astley Park was full of laughter, singing and dancing as families enjoyed bands, singers and special appearances from the cast of CBeebies favourite The Rhyme Rocket and the Snow Sisters and Olaf. Despite the rain arriving at around 2.45pm, families braved the downpour to see one of this year’s Britain’s Got Talent stars, Henry Gallagher, who wowed the remaining crowd with his energetic performance.

Over 8000 people turned out for the annual event with every act on the Rock FM stage delighting the crowd.

There was also face painters, balloon modellers, arts and crafts and children and their families had a go at every activity that was on offer in the sports and soft play area down towards the bowling and putting greens. Additionally, thousands of people took on the Explorer orienteering challenge and the Sky Ride Local navigated through the crowds to enjoy their bike ride.

Councillor Alistair Bradley, Leader of Chorley Council, said: ‘Picnic in the park gets bigger and better every year and it was fantastic to see so many people enjoying the entertainment and delights of Astley Park with their family and friends. Everywhere you looked, people were enjoying picnics and it was good to hear that a lot of people had travelled to the event from surrounding towns like Wigan, Bolton and Preston.

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TOP: The cast of the Rhyme Rocket wow the crowds at Chorley Council’s picnic in the park ABOVE: Families take over the lawns in Astley Park to enjoy a picnic and the entertainment The acts and atmosphere were brilliant with everyone clapping and singing along and it was great to see families having fun and trying every activity that was on offer. It was a shame the rain arrived later in the afternoon but we got through most of the schedule and most people continued to enjoy the entertainment.’

There are lots of events to come this summer including the first ever Chorley Flower Show on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 August, playday on Wednesday 5 August, two more theatre in the park events on Sunday 16 August and Saturday 29 August and much more. For further details visit chorley.gov.uk/whatson or pick up a copy of the What’s Happening magazine.

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Pictures worth a thousand words Visitors to the new Chorley Flower Show will get a unique opportunity to see paintings in the historic Astley Hall like they have never seen them before in a specially commissioned exhibition on 1 and 2 August.

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he ‘Up close and personal: portraits from the Great Hall at eye level’ exhibition will be a ‘oncein-a-lifetime’ opportunity to view the paintings from a different angle before they return to their usual elevation after the conservation work at the Hall has been completed.

The pieces are major oil paintings showing historical figures with connections to Astley Hall, including the Charnock, Brooke and Townley-Parker families. The exhibition also includes portraits of King Charles I and Oliver Cromwell who have also had an influence on the Hall’s history.

Councillor Alistair Bradley, Leader of Chorley Council, said: ‘We’re starting to see a lot of interest in the flower show and one thing we’re keen to do is make the most of what we’ve got in the park to make it different to the other shows. We’ve got the fantastic grounds of the park, including the Walled Garden, and Astley Hall is one of the most well-known landmarks in the region. As you know it has been closed for conservation work this year but will re-open specially for the show and it will look amazing decked out in floral displays, and there will be a unique opportunity to see paintings that are usually elevated high in the rooms.’

Thousands of people are expected to flock to the inaugural Chorley Flower Show, organised by Chorley Council and sponsored by Botany Bay, which will feature a top line up of gardening and horticultural entertainment.

The two-day event, held on 1 and 2 August in Astley Park, will include: The Grand Marquee featuring goldmedal winning entrants from some of the country’s biggest shows, A chance to see Chorley’s awardwinning RHS Chelsea Flower Show exhibit ‘The Evaders’ Garden’, which will be unveiled to the public at the show, Meet celebrity gardeners David Domoney and Bob Flowerdew who will be answering your questions in the gardening theatre, Horticultural trade stands offering the best quality in garden products, An

Preparation work taking place to set up the new ‘Up Close and Personal’ exhibition

amateur marquee incorporating flower and pot plant classes and floral art and The chance to enjoy a picnic on the beautiful lawns with plenty of entertainment throughout the day including a Victorian fairground and children’s entertainment stage ‘When we held the Astley Illuminated event last year we attracted over 4,000 visitors because it was an opportunity to see the Hall in a different light,’ said Councillor Bradley. ‘The fact that we’ve got this one-off exhibition and the opportunity to see the Hall decorated in floral displays is a great addition to the show and will be something that you can’t see anywhere else. For those interested in the arts and culture we will also have a special ‘blooming’ display in the Astley Farmhouse gallery. Tickets are now starting to sell so I’d urge people to get theirs in advance so they don’t miss out – as it’s our first show we are keeping the admission fees lower than other shows making it a great opportunity for people in the region to see some of the best exhibitors in the country and the unveiling of our award-winning RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden.’

Tickets are now on sale priced £4 adults, £2 children and £10 for a family ticket – you can buy them online now at chorley.gov.uk and wristbands are available in Chorley Council’s Union Street offices, Malcolm’s Musicland, on Chapel Street, Café Ambio, in Asltey Park, and Botany Bay.

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Summer Cooking

Beautiful Berries This wonderfully substantial warm salad has a sweet and sharp BerryJewel raspberry dressing that brings it to life. Although it takes a long time to get the lamb meltingly tender it is almost entirely hands off - a great dish to get started in the oven before you go for a weekend walk.

Serves 6-8 What you will need For the lamb 1 tbsp olive oil 4 large cloves garlic, crushed 1 tbsp cumin seeds, roughly ground tsp dried thyme 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp smoked paprika salt & freshly ground black pepper 2kg bone-in lamb shoulder 2 x 400g tins chickpeas, drained & rinsed to serve 235g salad spinach, washed & well drained 225g punnet BerryJewel raspberries 150g pecans For the dressing 225g punnet BerryJewel raspberries 100ml water 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp runny honey Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste Method In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil with the garlic, cumin, thyme, cinnamon and smoked paprika and season generously with salt and freshly 16

ground black pepper. Using a sharp knife, pierce 1 centimeter deep holes all over the lamb - this will help the spice flavour to get deep inside the meat.

Rub the marinade all over the lamb, pushing inside the holes you have made. Place the lamb in a large baking tray, cover with cling film and set aside to marinate at room temperature for 2 hours, or overnight in the fridge.

Preheat the oven to 150ºC/130ºC fan/gas 2. Remove and discard the cling film and pour 200ml cold water into the roasting tin. Cover tightly with foil and cook in the oven for 5 hours it won’t need checking or turning so it’s fine to leave it undisturbed.

After the lamb has had its 5 hours

cooking, remove from the oven and discard the foil.

Increase the oven temperature to 180ºC/160ºC fan/gas 4.

Using a large metal spoon, spoon off and discard as much fat as possible providing you don’t stir the sauce it will be floating on top.

Stir the chickpeas through the remaining juices, and return to the oven, uncovered, for a further hour.

Whilst the lamb is in the oven for the final hour, make the dressing by placing all the ingredients into a small saucepan. Set over a medium high heat and bring up to the boil. Boil steadily for about 5 minutes until the BerryJewel raspberries have broken right down and you are left with a shiny, deep coloured sauce.

Taste to check the seasoning, adding salt and pepper as desired and a little more honey if it is too sharp. Strain through a sieve to remove the pips and set aside to cool.

Toast the pecans in a dry frying pan until they are deep golden brown and smell lovely and nutty. Tip onto a board and roughly chop. Set aside.

After the final hour in the oven, take the lamb out and transfer to a large plate or board. Using 2 forks, flake the meat into bite sized pieces.

To serve, divide the spinach leaves between individual plates and scatter over the BerryJewel raspberries and pecans. Spoon the shredded lamb and some chickpeas over the top and drizzle on a little dressing. Serve the rest of the dressing alongside in a small jug.

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Recipe Credit: berryworld.co.uk

Warm salad of Middle Eastern pulled lamb and chickpeas with BerryJewel Raspberries

Persian Jeweled Rice with BerryJewel Raspberries, Walnuts and Parsley Serves 6 as a side dish Based on the classic Persian dish, Javaher Polow, this fruity rice is truly fit for a king. It makes a great side dish for a spicy stew or a succulent roast chicken. The buttery golden crust that develops on the bottom of the pan is absolutely delicious.

For the rice 300g basmati rice A generous pinch saffron threads 150g dried cranberries 2 tbsp olive oil 60g unsalted butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 cinnamon stick 1 tsp cardamon pods, bruised with the flat of a knife 1 tsp cumin seeds Salt & freshly ground black pepper To serve 100g walnuts, roughly chopped 225g punnet BerryJewel raspberries A generous bunch of parsley, chopped Finely grated zest from 1 orange 1 garlic clove, very finely chopped Method Put the rice in a sieve and rinse under cold running water. Tip into a bowl and cover well with cold water. Set aside to soak for 1 hour. Add the saffron to a small heatproof glass and cover with 2 tablespoons of boiling water, then set aside to soak. Add the cranberries to a small heatproof bowl and cover in boiling water, set aside to soak. Once the rice, saffron and cranberries are halfway through their soaking time, add the oil and half the butter to a deep, preferably nonstick, frying pan and set over a low heat. When the butter has melted, add the onion, cinnamon, cardamon and cumin and fry gently for 30 minutes until the onion is soft and lightly caramelised, then turn off the heat. Drain the rice

and put it in a large saucepan. Pour over boiling water so it comes a generous 3 centimeters above the rice and set over a medium high heat. Boil for 3 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold running water to cool and drain well. The rice will have started to cook but will still have plenty of bite and the grains will not be fluffy. Stir the cooled rice through the onions in the frying pan, along with the saffron and soaking water, and the cranberries and their soaking water.

Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper, stirring well, then dot the surface of the rice with the remaining butter. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, make 5-6 holes through the rice all the way to the bottom of the pan - this helps it to steam evenly. Tear off a sheet of baking paper, scrunch it up under running water, shaking off the excess, then lay snugly over the surface of the rice. Cover tightly with a layer of foil and set over a very low heat. Cook, undisturbed, for 40 minutes, after which time the rice will be cooked and fluffy and a delicious buttery crust will have developed on the bottom. Whilst the rice is cooking, toast the walnuts in a dry frying pan until golden and smelling nutty. Tip into a bowl and stir through the BerryJewel raspberries, parsley, orange zest and garlic. Set aside. Once the rice is ready, remove and discard the paper. Lightly fork through the walnut, BerryJewel raspberry and parsley mixture and pile the rice onto a warmed serving dish. Scrape the lovely crunchy caramelised rice bits from the base of the pan and sprinkle over the top. Serve immediately.

BerryJewel Raspberry Fool with Almond Toffee Shards and Whole Raspberries Serves 6 This is a classic raspberry fool with a bit of a twist. Shards of crisp almond toffee are a great crunchy contrast to the soft creaminess of fool.

For the almond toffee 375g caster sugar 75g golden syrup 35g butter 50ml cold water 75g blanched whole almonds, roughly chopped ½ tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp fine salt For the fool 2 x 225g punnets BerryJewel raspberries 300ml double cream 300g Greek yoghurt Method Start by making the toffee. Line a baking sheet with a non-stick silicone mat or piece of non-stick baking parchment.

Set aside. Add the sugar, syrup, butter and water to a large saucepan (the toffee will bubble up and at least double in volume whilst cooking). Set over a low heat and stir constantly until the sugar has dissolved and the butter has melted.

Turn the heat up to medium and bring up to the boil. Boil, uncovered, for 7-10 minutes until a little teaspoon of the mixture turns into a hard ball when dropped in a glass of cold water. Start testing after 7 minutes, and keep on boiling until it is ready - it may take a little less or longer, depending on the depth and width of the pan you choose.

If you are using a sugar thermometer it will read 138ºC. Turn off the heat and quickly stir through the almonds, vanilla and salt then pour onto the prepared baking sheet. Set aside to go cold - about 30 minutes. Once hard, break into thin shards using a strong sharp knife. This makes about double what you need for this recipe, but it stores well in an airtight tin for at least a week.

To make the fool, add one punnet of BerryJewel raspberries to a bowl and mash up with a fork. Pour the cream into a large mixing bowl and whisk, either by hand or with an electric whisk, until it forms soft billowy peaks. Gently fold the Greek yogurt through using a large metal spoon until well combined. Then pour in the mashed raspberries and lightly fold. Finally fold through half the punnet of whole BerryJewel raspberries and the toffee shards and pour into a serving dish. Decorate the top with the remaining whole raspberries and toffee shards. Serve immediately.

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Caring for your pet

Holiday Havens Plan ahead for stress-free pets while you’re on holiday For those lucky enough to be packing up and travelling to UK beauty spots on holiday this summer, the obligatory packing check list of sun cream and swim wear is a familiar one. But for pet owners, the top priority once they have booked time off work and hotels, is what to do with their four-legged friends while they are away if their pets can’t travel with them.

“Rule number one is to plan ahead”, says PDSA Vet Vicki Larkham-Jones: “It can be a very stressful time for pets when their owners go on holiday. Kennels and catteries are unfamiliar places and mean a break in their usual routine, so it’s always good to consider options carefully before choosing by going to visit the kennel owners and discussing how they operate and what they need from you.

“For some pets, such as rescue animals or those who have never been in a kennel environment, it might be better to consider the alternative options available. There is a wealth of reputable

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pet sitters who will either come and stay in the owner’s home, or have the pet live with them.

Again, it’s important to visit or meet the sitter first and introduce them to your pets. This way, owners can get a feel for whether the arrangement suits everyone including their pet.

Popular pet sitters, kennels and catteries are often booked up months in advance, so making plans and checking dates well before holidays are booked is always a sensible precaution.

“Finally, make sure that pets are fully up-todate with their vaccinations, flea and worming treatments, to help ensure they don’t pick up any nasty parasites or illnesses whilst in their temporary accommodation – a reputable kennel or cattery will request this anyway” continues Vicki.

“Following these simple measures leaves owners free to enjoy a stressfree holiday without worrying about their precious pets.”

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Pet Care Q&A

Your questions answered with PDSA Vet Vicki Larkham-Jones Last month I was walking my Yorkie, Maggie, and a Staffie ran up to us. It was friendly at first, but then it grabbed Maggie round the throat and ran off. We caught up and I rushed her to the vet.

Luckily she wasn’t hurt, but now she hates going out of the house and gets very anxious. How can I help her regain her confidence? Amy It will take time and patience for your dog to regain her confidence – don’t rush or force her to go anywhere that she doesn’t want to as this will make her anxiety worse. A useful technique is called ’desensitisation and counterconditioning’. This involves asking someone to walk their friendly dog at the same time as you but at a distance (e.g. on the other side of a field). Gradually walk Maggie a little closer towards your friend’s dog, praising her when she is calm and relaxed, but if she shows signs of anxiety calmly stop, turn around and walk in the opposite direction. Don’t reassure her if she becomes nervous, as this will reinforce her fear. Over a few weeks you should be able to get closer to the other dog until, eventually, Maggie is happy to meet the dog. Your best chance of success is to get expert help with this, so ask your vet for advice or visit the website of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (www. apbc.org.uk).

Our house was recently broken into and our cat, Zebedee, was there at the time.

Since then he has gone off his food and won’t sleep in his usual bed, plus he’s had a couple of accidents in the house.

What should we do? Craig A break-in can be quite an unsettling experience for a cat as it can make them feel that the home

is no longer their own. Firstly you should take him to your vet for a check up. If there are no underlying medical reasons for this change in his behaviour, then it could well be a result of anxiety. Toileting inappropriately in the house is a sign of stress in cats and you should try to keep your routine as normal as possible. Make sure he has a safe area to rest in and familiar toys, bowls, beds and bedding to ensure that Zebedee realises that this home is still his own. Give Zebedee plenty of loving attention too. Pheromones can also help – these are scents that are reassuring to animals but undetectable to humans. They are available as plug-in diffusers, and should help to reduce his stress and anxiety. Finally, never punish Zebedee for any of his accidents, as this will stress him further and make the problem worse.

My fish Boo has been swimming round in circles and is losing scales off the top part of her back. She is not eating as much as before. What should I do?

Sammy There are different things that could be causing your fish’s condition. Possible causes of a change in a fish’s swimming behaviour can include bacterial infections, problems affecting the swim bladder (an organ that allows fish to control their position in the water) or the fish’s environment being unsuitable. A fish’s scales should be smooth, lie flat against the body and be unbroken. Scale loss can be the result of physical injury, when a fish bumps into something or rough handling, parasites, a water quality problem or skin infections. If there is an infection there will be additional signs, such as a reddened area. All of these can be linked to the fish’s immune status which in turn can cause swimming changes. I’d recommend that you get Boo checked out by your vet as soon as possible to try and find out what is causing these changes.

If you have a pet question you’d like to ask Vicki, email askthevet@pdsa.org.uk

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   is ‘Climate Change’.                          However, you don’t         of the UK’s best       the “World’s Longest Running Horticultural Show,”        

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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 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 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

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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 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. Café Ambio is open 7 days a week. The team are passionate about locally sourced homemade food, freshly baked scones, cakes, quality coffees and refreshments.

Phone: 01257 515151

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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.

Please note some bureaux can only give advice to people living or working in a certain area. Please check with the bureau that they are able to help you.

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 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 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

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 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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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 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.

Info: Tonia Carus 01257 262658 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 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.

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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 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.

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

THE PRESTON AND AREA JUNIOR DIABETIC SUPPORT GROUP

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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CHARNOCK RICHARD RAMBLING CLUB

The club was formed in Charnock Richard 35 years ago and is still thriving. We have a varied walking programme with venues in Lancashire,the Yorkshire Dales,Wales, Derbyshire and [of course] the Lake District.

Travel, on alternate Sundays, is by coach with pick ups between Charnock Richard, Chorley and Bamber Bridge.

Fantastic value at £10 per trip ! There are 3/4 walks, led by experienced leaders, on every trip. These range from leisurely to fairly strenuous.

During Spring/Summer we offer fortnightly Wednesday evening social walks culminating at a pub. Our footpath secretary ensures that local footpaths are kept open for the public to enjoy. New members are very welcome why not come for a trial walk [or 2] before joining?

Contact :- Barbara [Chairman/membership secretary] 07944 329318 [evenings please], Harry [Booking clerk] 01257 412184 or email :- crramblingclub@gmail.com CHORLEY TENNIS CLUB

Junior Tennis Coaching is available on Tuesday and Friday eveings from our LTA registered coach. Sessions for under 7’s are from 5,30 to 6.15. for 8-11 year olds from 6.15 to 7.15 and for the over 12’s from 7.15 to 8.15.

Contact 07709 816951 for further information.

Chorley Tennis Club is looking for new members who wish to play social or team tennis. For information about the club contact 01772 433591.

FOOD AND CRAFT MARKET

Held on the second Saturday of every month, (8 August) on Fazakerley Street, Chorley, from 10am to 4pm. ​Stalls include locally produced cakes, dairy goods, chocolate, rare breed meat and salt marsh lamb, preserves and chutneys, olives, hot food, alongside a range of hand finished crafts such as glassware, baby gifts, artwork, textiles, bath and beauty products and much more.

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THIS MONTH CHORLEY FLOWER SHOW Sat 1st & Sun 2nd August Astley Park, Off Hallgate, Chorley, PR7 1XA

The first ever Chorley Flower Show, organised by Chorley Council. The main attraction will be an exhibitors’ marquee with top prizes of £400. The centrepiece will be the exhibit the council is having made for the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show which it is entering for the first time as part of ambitious plans to put the borough on the map as a place were people come to visit and businesses want to invest. The exhibitors’ marquee will have displays from talented gardeners from across the region and there will be marquees for amateur growers, community groups and schools to display their wares. Activities over the two days will include: Demonstrations by the Walled Gardeners and the chance to meet celebrity gardener, Cookery demonstrations using produce from the garden at Café Ambio, A contemporary floral art display in the Coach House, A floral photography competition with entries displayed , A chance to tour Astley Hall decked out with floral displays, Plenty of fun and family entertainment throughout the day

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REVIVAL! Sat 8th Aug 10am – 5pm Preston’s Historic Flag Market (PR1 2PP) Free entry for all! Eclectic stalls upon Market Square and within the beautiful Harris Museum. Watch live music all-day…and find fun rides for the kids! Love art? Talented artists will creating murals upon the flags, plus enjoy tours of the Harris Art Gallery. www.dollydazzlerpresents.co.uk www.facebook.com/DollyDazzlerPresents MESSAGES FROM 1915 - POSTCARDS FROM THE FRONT 10th August 2015, 1pm Lancaster Maritime Museum, Custom House, St. George’s Quay, Lancaster, LA1 1RB Andrew Brooks, author of ‘Postcard Messages from the Great War’, will be giving a talk revealing the fascinating correspondences soliders on the front sent back home Free entry – please book in advance by ringing 01524 382264 THEATRE IN THE PARK PRESENTS ROBIN HOOD - THE MUSICAL Sunday 16th August, 5pm Astley Parks Walled Gardwen, Chorley, PR7 1XA Join us in the wonderful surroundings of Astley Park’s Walled Garden for an outstanding outdoor performance of Robin Hood - The Musical. Robin Hood - The Musical is suitable for children aged 3 -12 to enjoy with their family and friends. Come and watch this hilarious musical show with boys and girls invited to come along dressed in their best Sherwood fashion. Robin, Maid Marian, the Evil Sheriff of Nottingham - the choice is up to you! Before the show, there is a 45 minute drama workshop in the Coach House Activity Space, which is adjacent to the Walled Garden, where children aged 5-10 can play drama games with the actors. Places for the workshop are limited and must be booked in advance at £3 per ticket. Tickets are £10 for adults, £7 for children or £30 per family (2+2) and you can book your tickets at www. eventbrite.co.uk

RSPCA DOG SHOW & CATLESS CAT SHOW Sunday 30th August, 10am - 4pm Outside Stanley Park, Blackpool 22 Classes for dogs to take part in and win prizes!

Classes are £2.00 to take part in. Judging will begin from 11am. We will have stalls including Teddy tombola, Blackpool Dog Groomer (offering nail clipping), Free Microchipping, New Goods Stall, Cake Stall, Fylde Agility Group, DJ, Guide Dogs and lots more. There is also a Catless Cat Show with 8 categories, photo entry only. Photos to be sent on or before 23rd August, £1 entry charge per category.

Registration can be done on the day or prior to the event by contact the RSPCA centre on enquiries@ rspcablackpool.org.uk or 01253 703000.

BROUGHTON FLOWER, HORTICULTURAL & CRAFT SHOW Saturday 5th September, 11.45 am St. Martin’s Hall, Broadway, Fulwood, PR2 9TH Entries are welcome for a wide range of interests, including flowers, vegetables, plants, produce, confectionery, handicrafts, art and photographs, as well as classes for children.

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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

PR7 7EL 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/ HEALTH Support) Preston 01772 717147 Chorley and South Ribble Hospital Help Direct 0303 3331021 Preston Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 Mental Health Help Line 0500 639 000 1PP. Tel: 01257 261222 Missing People 0500 700 700 (24hr) Chorley And South Ribble Health And Nar-Anon Family Groups 08455 390 193 Well Being Project. Tel: 01772 226516 Narcotics Anonymous 0300 999 1212 Community Mental Health Team Older National Debt Line 0808 808 4000 Adults - Chorley And South Ribble.

National Domestic Violence Tel: 01772 401940 0808 2000 247 NHS Direct (24hr Service) NHS Stop Smoking Helpine Tel: 0845 4647 www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk 01524 845145 Healthwatch Lancashire N.S.P.C.C Child Protection 0300 303 8811 0808 800 5000 Out of hours Pharmacies Parent Line Plus 0808 800 2222 Medicx Pharmacy Paws for Kids (Pet fostering service Tel: 01257 754754, 13-17 Peel Street, for victims of domestic abuse in Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 2EY shelter) 01204 394 842 Tesco In-Store Pharmacy RELATE (Relationship Counselling) Tel: 01257 491847 Tel: 01772 717597 Tesco Extra, Ackhurst Industrial Park, Foxhole Road, Chorley, Lancashire, LOCAL SERVICES PR7 1NW Household Waste Recycling Centres Tesco In-Store Pharmacy 0845 0500957 Tel: 01257 491647 Neighbourhood Watch Tesco Pharmacy, Ordenance Road, www.neighbourhoodwatch.net Buckshaw Village, Chorley, Lancashire

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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 The Royal British Legion 0808 802 8080 (Freephone National Number) 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 0300 790 6144

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