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Chorley wins medal at Chelsea An amazing story of selfless bravery that began in 1943 involving an injured RAF navigator and a courageous group of French people has captured the nation’s attention with Chorley Council winning a silver gilt with its first ever exhibit at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

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isitors to the world’s most prestigious horticultural show were amazed by the story behind the garden saying, ‘It’s the best thing I’ve seen at Chelsea’, ‘Of all the they exhibits this is the only one that makes you emotional’ and ‘I’ve never seen anything like it’.

The garden is putting Chorley on the map with people and media from all over the globe taking interest in the borough’s ambitious plans.

Councillor Alistair Bradley, Leader of Chorley Council, said: ‘We’ve been blown away by the reaction to our garden and it is not only a fantastic design but there’s a real tale of sacrifice and bravery behind it. The show is a great opportunity to put Chorley on the map and to have so many people interested in what we’re doing and our plans for the future is great for the borough. After Chelsea we will be bringing the garden back to Chorley and I’m sure it will be something everyone can be proud of and be another attraction for visitors to the borough.’

The authority commissioned awardwinning Chorley designer John Everiss to tell the tale of his father’s amazing story when he beat the odds after being shot down over enemy lines during the Second World War. John’s design, ‘The Evaders Garden’, is formed to illustrate the bond between helper and evader in worn-torn France.

His landscape features a unique sculpture of a young flyer, hiding up against the wall of a war-ravaged church.

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TOP: The Evaders Garden ABOVE: The crash site where Stan landed – the picture was taken by Stan and the camera buried in the ground. He returned after the war to find it and this is the photo that was developed. The pilot landed the plane between two trees to knock off the fuel tanks so it didn’t explode on landing RIGHT: Stan Everiss

A specially commissioned stained-glass window features two young French people, hands out-stretched to help, and steps leading out from the church suggesting the airman’s eventual escape route.

‘It’s fantastic to have people talking about Chorley and we’ve been speaking to hundreds of people telling them where we are and what we have to offer,’ said Councillor Bradley. ‘We are using the show to meet with business people who we hope will want to come and invest in Chorley and by raising the profile of the borough it will help us to benefit the local economy too. The garden will be unveiled in Astley Park in time for the new Chorley Flower Show on 1 and 2 August and will also be a permanent feature attracting visitors to the town. It is also a poignant reminder of the sacrifices people made during the Second World War and will be a fitting tribute during the 70th anniversary year.’

The garden featured in the Artisan section and is also up for the People’s Choice award at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and anyone wishing to vote for The Evaders Garden by Chorley Council can do so at www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-chelsea-flowershow/gardens/Peoples-Choice.

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One of many families enjoying a previous Picnic in the Park

Picnic in the Park rockets into Chorley Families are invited to a day of free fun organised by Chorley Council in Astley Park on Sunday 5th July

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icnic in the Park is back for the seventh year running with lots of free family entertainment including a special appearance by the CBeebies favourite, the Rhyme Rocket. Chorley Council has teamed up with Rock FM to bring a fantastic family stage show to this year’s Picnic in the Park with performances from the cast of the Rhyme Rocket, children’s entertainers, top local bands and singers as well as dance acts, face painters, balloon modellers and more. There will also be opportunities to meet and have your picture taken with the cast of the Rhyme Rocket.

The fun starts at 12 noon and will also feature interactive activities for children including sports, games, orienteering challenges, arts and crafts, dressup, meet the animals of Pets Corner and not forgetting the opportunity to explore the new destination play area. Plus, if you and your family like cycling, you can also take part in a seven mile Skyride, which departs from Astley Park at 2pm. Just bring along your bicycle and a helmet, then come back to the park after the ride and enjoy the rest of the festivities. For more details and to book on the Skyride visit goskyride.com/chorley Councillor Peter Wilson, who is responsible for events at Chorley Council, said: ‘Picnic in the Park is always a fantastic event where people can come along with their family and friends to enjoy some brilliant entertainment in the beautiful surroundings of Astley Park. Come rain or shine, there will be lots going on between 12 noon and 5pm to keep the little ones entertained, so pack up your picnic goodies and sing and dance along to Rock FM’s family stage show. We’re excited that another CBeebies favourite will be coming to Chorley

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The cast of the Rhyme Rocket

to entertain families on stage and then meet and greet people afterwards. Together with the sports activities, face painters, the Astley Hall pop-up experience and much more it promises to be a brilliant afternoon in Astley Park!’

If you are driving to the event please be considerate of the residents of Astley Village and either park at Woodlands car park on Southport Road and use the Ackhurst Lodge entrance to Astley Park or park at one of the town centre car parks, which are free on Sundays, and use the Park Road or Queens Road entrances to Astley Park. Hallgate car park will be open for blue badge holders only.

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      

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   

  

 

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   

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   

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          

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Artist’s impression of how the scheme could look from the Fleet Street frontage.

Plans revealed for Fleet Street development Fleet Street long-stay car park could be transformed into a 65 flat extra care scheme as part of plans to develop that part of town.

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ince last summer Chorley Council has been pulling together options for the site after the opportunity was highlighted in the town centre masterplan.

The flagship £9 million scheme would provide much needed accommodation to allow elderly people to maintain their independence.

Councillor Alistair Bradley, Chorley Council leader, said: ‘I’m really pleased with the progress and this development would provide purpose-built accommodation to look after our elderly population to ensure they can maintain their independence and dignity. It would also provide a community hub close to the town centre, supporting the people of Chorley when they need it the most, and providing an income to the council in the future. We’ve bid for funding from the government and I hope it gets the support it deserves, however I am disappointed that Lancashire County Council wasn’t able to support us with a capital contribution as they had promised, and I hope they can re-consider their position particularly as they will be a primary beneficiary of the scheme.’

The scheme would take up the Fleet Street long stay car park and create 47 one-bedroom and 18 twobed apartments with a mixed use of rent and partownership suitable for people who have extra care 14

needs, learning or physical disabilities or dementia.

It would also include a multi-purpose community space incorporating a sprung dance floor that could accommodate dance classes. The development would also be available to hire for local community groups with a café bistro that would be open for the general public to use.

Councillor Bradley added: ‘It’s a really exciting proposal and fits in line with our strategy of developing the town centre and would generate income that can be spent on providing other services to residents. It would also bring a new community of people together close to the main shopping areas providing a boost to those businesses.

We are aware that we will be losing car parking spaces if this does go ahead but this is a relatively under-used car park and we will be providing additional spaces elsewhere as part of other developments in the town centre.’

The scheme is dependent on funding being secured from the Government, with Chorley Council putting forward over £6 million towards the project. If funding is secured in the next few months a report will be brought back to the council for approval with a planning application likely to be submitted in early 2016.

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Let the Astley adventures begin Children visiting Chorley’s Astley Park can now create their own outdoor adventure after the area’s first themed destination play area was officially opened.

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horley Council opened the much-anticipated play area on Friday 29 May after months of work to improve the play facilities in Astley Park.

The destination play area has been built at the side of the Pavilion and the current smaller play area. It has a theme of Royalists and Roundheads, with links to Astley Hall, where it is believed Oliver Cromwell once stayed and has sections for younger and older children.

The concept is based on a castle ruin with natural stone to form ‘rooms’, which are linked with footpaths. The play equipment is spaced throughout and includes slides, climbing stacks, zip wires, swings, a hip-hop see-saw, balance trails, a wall tower and much more.

Councillor Bev Murray, who has responsibility for the Astley complex at Chorley Council, officially opened the play area with Chorley MP Lindsay Hoyle.

Councillor Murray said: ‘The destination play area is absolutely amazing. Everyone was excited to see it finished but it looks better than we could have ever imagined and we hope everyone will enjoy creating their own adventures on it. As soon as you see the destination play area, you will see that it provides a much wider range of play activities and equipment than regular play areas plus the theme has been wonderfully incorporated into all aspects of the site. We hope it will attract lots of local families as well as more users from outside the area. Astley Park is important to the people of Chorley and the council is committed to maintaining

and improving the facilities across the complex.’

Mr Hoyle said: ‘This play area is a very welcome addition to the fabulous facilities that Chorley Council has provided at Astley. There has been a lot of work and investment in the park, the Hall, the Coach House and Farm House to provide a place for families to come along and enjoy and I hope people will make the most of it and have lots of fun here.’

The destination play area will be open all year-round and will be an added attraction at the many events that are planned in Astley Park this summer including: • Picnic in the Park on Sunday 5 July • Animals in the Park on Saturday 18 July • The Chorley Flower Show on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 August • Theatre in the Park presents Robin Hood the musical on Sunday 16 August • Playtime in the Park on Wednesday 27 August • Theatre in the Park presents Mr Stink on Saturday 29 August • The Axel Scheffler exhibition at Astley Hall and a special Gruffalo event from Saturday 19 September For more information on Astley Hall, Coach House and Park, like the Facebook page or visit chorley. gov.uk PHOTO: Councillor Bev Murray and Chorley MP Lindsay Hoyle officially open Astley Park’s Destination Play Area on Friday 29th May 2015

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Recruitment drive success A major recruitment drive held in Chorley for a local firm offering more than 60 new jobs has been hailed a success

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horley Council organised the event with Adlington based Fairpoint Group, a company which specialises in debt management, claims and legal services. The company is a major employer in Chorley and is looking to expand as its services grow, with more than 60 jobs on offer across all service areas, from front line to senior management. Some 75 people attended the event, at Chorley Town Hall, where there were presentations about the company, information from various managers about the company and their own roles.

increase as we work through the applications. We’d like to thank Chorley Council for its support in arranging and delivering this event, we were extremely happy with the calibre of applicants the event attracted and their varied skill sets and careers levels.’

Fairpoint recruitment advisor, Jo Williams, said: ‘From the event we received 56 expressions of interest and applications and we’ve already arranged 15 interviews, are considering two for an apprenticeship and have made one offer of a temporary assignment and one offer of a permanent role. These numbers will to continue to

Councillor Alistair Bradley, Chorley Council leader, said: ‘We were delighted to work with Fairpoint to organise this event and we’re pleased that so many people were interested in the job opportunities available. We will always do all we can to support local businesses and help them grow because getting local people into work is one of main priorities. On this occasion we worked with Fairpoint to put on this event, so I’d urge other local businesses to contact us on 01257 515151 to see in what other ways we can help and support them.’

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heir role is to listen to patients and members of the public and use this information to influence change within the health and social care system.

You can help to improve services by sharing your stories and recent experiences in any hospitals, GP surgeries, dentists, pharmacies, ambulance services or care homes in Lancashire.

It is their role to ensure the views of the people in Lancashire are heard when health and social care services are being planned and provided, and also to signpost residents to information and advice services.

voice to influence, change and improve the quality of local health and social care services.

Find out more by visiting www.healthwatchlancashire.co.uk, Healthwatch Lancashire is an independent call 0300 303 8811 or Email: body, they strive to be a powerful public info@healthwatchlancashire.co.uk.

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Bring HS2 into Preston The chief executive of North and Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce (NWLCC) has called on the Government to reconsider bringing the planned High Speed Two rail link into Lancashire

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ransport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has promised that HS2 will go ahead as planned following the Conservative’s victory in the General Election.

In a keynote speech in Leeds, Mr McLoughlin said work on the connection between Birmingham and London would commence in 2017, with the ‘Y network’ – the lines to Leeds and Manchester – following soon after.

While welcoming Mr McLoughlin’s comments, NWLCC chief executive Babs Murphy said: ‘I would ask the Government to reconsider its decision to end the line at Manchester and bring it into Lancashire. We have waited a long time for developments on HS2 and while it is good news the Government plans to finally get going on it, it would be even better for Lancashire if the county was to benefit more directly. The North West of England however does not stop at Manchester.

Extending the line to Preston would provide a greater connectivity not just to Lancashire but to Cumbria, Scotland and the whole of the North West.’

Mr McLoughlin said: ‘The General Election result was a massive vote of confidence in favour of HS2. So the argument has been won. HS2 will be built, the full “Y” network, from London to Birmingham and Birmingham 20

to Manchester and Leeds, with construction starting in just two years. This is the best opportunity in well over a century to level the playing field between north and south. Not by dragging London down, but by firing up the rest of the country - the East and West Midlands and the new Northern Powerhouse - with transport connections that match the very best in Europe.’

North and Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, Tel: 01772 653000, Fax: 01772 655544. www.lancschamber.co.uk North and Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce is the largest financially and politically independent business support organisation in Lancashire. With a membership base of more than 1,600 local companies who own, manage, and finance our business support services.

A fully accredited member of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). The BCC represents, through a quality assured, UK network of Accredited Chambers of Commerce, more than 100,000 businesses in all sectors of the economy, and of all sizes. Accredited Chambers seek to represent the interests and support the competitiveness and growth of all businesses in their communities and regions.

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Role reversal for previous Mayor and Mayoress The new Mayor of Chorley already has an idea of what she will be taking on as the First Citizen of the borough

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The new Mayor and Consort of Chorley, Councillors Marion and Adrian Lowe

or Councillor Marion Lowe was the Mayoress, supporting her husband Councillor Adrian Lowe when he was Mayor in 2007/8.

are both committed to helping the local community.

Marion lists her interests as walking their dogs Jock and Tilly, wildlife, the countryside and animal welfare.

Now their roles are now reversed as Marion became Mayor at the annual meeting of Chorley Council on Tuesday 19th May, making Adrian her Consort.

She has chosen three main charities to support during her year in office, which are Derian House Children’s Hospice, Chorley; St Catherine’s Hospice, Lostock Hall, and Chorley-based Home-Start Central Lancashire. Plus she will support three smaller charities: Cuerden Valley Park Trust; Crossroads Chorley and the PDSA. She added: ‘All the charities I have chosen to support are dear to my heart.’

Marion has been a councillor representing the Chorley North East ward since 2003 and had served the Euxton South ward from 1996 to 2000.

She said: ‘It is such an honour to be chosen as Chorley’s First Citizen. We do know what the role entails because I was Mayoress when Adrian was Mayor and I’m so looking forward to it. I just want to meet as many people as possible from the various community groups and organisations in the borough.’

Marion was born in Coppull, attended Coppull Primary School and Southlands High School and works for Bailcast in Chorley. She met Adrian in 1997 and they were married at Astley Hall in June 2001. They 22

Councillor Adrian Lowe will be Consort for 2015/16 supporting his wife in her role as Mayor of Chorley. He was born in Chorley and attended All Saints Primary School, Southlands High and Runshaw College before going on to Salford University. He is a Civil Servant and has worked for the Pension Service in Blackpool since 1988. Adrian has been a councillor in Chorley North East since 1995, having previously serving Coppull South from 1990 to 1994.

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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.

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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 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 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

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

CHARNOCK RICHARD RAMBLING CLUB

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

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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.

www.prestonandchorley.diabetesukgroup.org

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 GILLIBURY FESTIVAL Saturday July 4th 2015, 1pm-4pm Gillibrand Primary School, Grosvenor Rd, Chorley

Hot on the heels of Glastonbury, Gillibrand Primary school is hosting Gillibury! A family friendly mini-festival of live music, make & do tent, storytelling tent, funfair games and attractions, donkey rides, inflatable slide, competitions, refreshments and lots more. Bring your brollies and wellies just in case! Entrance is only £1 per family and all profits made will go towards helping us raise much-needed school funds.

GLASTONFERRET Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July The Ferret, 55 Fylde Road, Preston, PR1 2XQ The original outdoor fesitval....indoors. Friday 8pm midnight, Saturday 12pm - 2am and Sunday 12pm - midnight, with acts playing and food and drink available all day. The Saturday night sees the venue open until 2am! With DJs and a post show party.

From 12pm-3pm Saturday and Sunday, there is a live open stage with free entry, featuring open mic acts all afternoon before the event begins. Line Up: Shields, Sweet Deals On Surgery, Doppelganger, New York Tourists, Then Thickens, Kagoule, Rook & The Ravens, Jordan Allan, Seamus Mcloughlin, Pinstripe Pigeon Band, Go Around Captain, Antelopes, Breaking Waves, Jekyll, The Folkestra, Bees Of Burden, Tales Of Two Counties, Billy Bibby, Bear Around Your Neck, Sean Keefe & The Diableros, Mog Stanley, Adam Shaw, The Sweeney Astray, The Porter & May. For further information head to www.theferret.info MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION Saturday 11th July, 10.00am to 4.00pm St Peters Church Meeting Room, Chorley, PR6 0HT

This is supported by the Leyland Model Railway club and promoted by St Peters Church, Chorley. There will be “O” gauge, “OO” gauge (2 and 3 rail) and “N” gauge layouts on display. You are invited to bring your own engines to run on a track. The money raised will aid the recovery of Sierra Leone following the Ebola epidemic.

The entry fee is £1.50 and additional donations are welcomed.

ANIMALS IN THE PARK Saturday 18th July Astley Park, Off Hallgate, Chorley, PR7 1XA

A variety of furry and feathered friends return to Astley Park for people to meet. Animals including miniature ponies, dwarf and giant rabbits, pygmy goats, sheep, lambs and much more should all be there. Bring the family to meet all of the animals then enjoy a picnic and the beautiful surroundings of Astley Hall, Coach House and Park.

BAT WALK Thursday 23rd July, 9pm to 10.30pm ​ Meet outside the Treeface Café at Yarrow Valley Country Park, Chorley.

Join Chorley Council’s rangers on a Bat Walk. There will a short talk about these wonderfully interesting mammals and then a walk around the lodge to see what bats are flying. Please bring a torch and wear suitable clothing. There is a small cost of £2 for adults and £1 for children, which is payable on the night.

Please be aware that this event is weather dependant.

There are only 50 places available for the Bat Walk so please reserve your place by booking a ticket at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bat-walk-tickets17350037429?aff=es2

REVIVAL ON THE RIVER! Sat 25th July, 10am – 4pm Avenham Park, Preston PR1 8JT A Free entry event for the whole family. Pop-up market stalls, All day live music stage, Bar & Sweet Treats, Avenham Artists, Funfair & Bouncy castles www.dollydazzlerpresents.co.uk www.facebook.com/DollyDazzlerPresents 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 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

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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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