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LEFT: The exterior of Astley Hall lit up during Astley Illuminated BELOW: Thousands of happy families enjoy the Picnic in the Park in July 2014

Visitors to Astley Hall soar in 2014 FIGURES revealed recently show that the number of visitors to Chorley’s Astley Hall and Coach House has soared in the past year.

Nearly 50,000 people visited Astley Hall and the Coach House between April and December 2014, which is over 6,000 more than the previous year and the most the Chorley Council-owned attraction has ever seen. More activities and events all year round like Picnic in the Park, Astley Illuminated and the opportunity to meet Father Christmas as well as exhibitions including Brainstorm: The Art of Bryan Talbot and Astley Then and Now, have helped to pull in the crowds.

She continued: ‘Over the past year, we have also been building up the Astley complex’s online presence and this is certainly paying off.

Astley Hall, Coach House and Park now has a Facebook page, meaning more people get to see behind the scenes and learn about the events and exhibitions that are taking place. Plus in June 2014, Astley Hall was awarded a certificate of excellence from Trip Advisor for consistently gaining top reviews from visitors.’

Additionally, the Chorley Remembers Experience in the Coach House attracted thousands of visitors in the year the country commemorated 100 years since the start of World War I. Councillor Bev Murray who oversees the Astley complex is delighted that more people are taking up the opportunity to appreciate a wonderful historic attraction.

Astley Hall has reopened this March after conservation and restoration work to ensure the historic house remains for future generations to enjoy. Additionally, there will also be further developments in Astley Park this year with a new destination play area due to open in the spring.

She said: ‘Astley Hall’s visitor numbers have been rising steadily for the past few years but 2014 has proven to be an absolutely bumper year for the ‘jewel in Chorley’s crown’. We know many of our visitors are local and we continue to attract school groups who incorporate the history of the Hall into their lessons. This past year we have also seen many visitors from outside the area discovering the hidden treasures of Astley Hall and returning again and we’d like to thank everyone who continues to support the attraction. November was the best month in the year with over 8,000 visitors to Astley Hall alone and it’s events like Astley Illuminated and Derian House’s Winter Sparkle that open it up to a whole new audience.

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‘Now that more people are visiting the Astley complex we want to build on this and are planning lots of exciting events and exhibitions again this year as well as attracting even more external event organisers who are keen to use Astley Park as a venue.’ added Coun Murray.

To keep up-to-date with everything that is happening across Astley, like the Astley Hall, Coach House and Park Facebook page or visit chorley.gov.uk/astleyha

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CHORLEY’S play and recreational facilities are set for a further boost with work due to start on a brand new play area and ball court at Rangletts Recreation Ground in April.

Chorley Council has revealed designs for the play area and ball court at the popular recreational ground off Duke Street as part of the redevelopment of Rangletts, which is also set to include a skate and BMX park, allotment space and improvements to footpaths, lighting and green space.

The designs for the play area have been done in consultation with children from the Duke Street Primary School Council and focuses on providing lots of different play experiences to challenge the physical, social, educational and creative abilities of each child that uses it.

The play area will include timber interactive trails, a cableway, basket swing, spinner roundabout, multi-play unit, toddler multi-play unit, toddler springers and traditional swings. It will also feature three technical pieces of equipment for older children focused on balancing, coordination and agility - The Freeride, Streetboard and Aeroskate.

Councillor Bev Murray, who oversees parks and open spaces at Chorley Council, said: “The play and multi-use games areas are two very important parts of the Rangletts Recreation Ground redevelopment and we are really excited about these concepts.

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The multi-use games area will provide sports facilities for older children including two closed goal units and basketball hoops. It is hoped that both will be completed in July this year, in time for the school holidays.

“The children from the Duke Street Primary School Council have been extremely helpful telling us what they would like to see included and then voting on the final design.

“This will be a dramatic improvement to the play facilities in the area and we hope everyone will use and enjoy the play area and ball court once it is finished.

“As part of the redevelopment works, we are also installing new footpaths, which will mean access to the recreation ground will now be from Brindle Street rather than the corner of Duke Street.

“There is a lot of work going on across the recreation ground over the next few months and we would like to ask everyone to please bear with us until it is completed.”

The £45,000 project is being funded as part of contributions from the nearby Eccleston Park and Duke Street housing developments with a public consultation held with local residents to consider their opinions and ideas of how to improve the space.

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Ever the Optimist

Comedian Tiff Stevenson brings her show to Chorley Little Theatre on Saturday 14 March from 8pm to 10pm.

Are you a glass half full kind of person? If so, congratulations you are an optimist and this is the show for you. Are you a glass empty kind of person? If so, at least you bought a drink in the first place so you’re still an optimist.

Congratulations this is the show for you.

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Fresh from the Edinburgh Festival, Tiff Stevenson searches for optimism in a world of Kardashians, guns and Everyday Vodka.

A finalist on ITV1’s Show Me the Funny, Tiff Stevenson is a standup comedian, actor and writer, known for her honest material and instantly likeable disposition.

In 2006, Tiff first hit the Fringe with a lead role in the Eric Bogosian play, Talk Radio, directed by Stewart Lee. The following year she teamed up with her Talk Radio co-star Phil Nichol & brought their London show Old Rope to Edinburgh for the first of a succession of sell-out festival runs. Old Rope showcases new material from up-andcoming as well as established headline acts and it still plays to capacity crowds every Monday night in London. Her solo Edinburgh stand-up shows, Uncomfortably Numb, Cavewoman, Dictators and Along Came a Spider, have consistently had packed audiences and rave reviews, and in 2012 she won the Mervyn Stutter’s Spirit of the Fringe Award. In 2010 Tiffany starred in Celebrity Autobiography at the Fringe and in the West End alongside David Tennant, Michael Urie, Sally Phillips & Doon Mackichan.

Her TV credits include Never Mind The Buzzcocks (BBC Two), The Office (BBC Two), Absolute Power (BBC Two), Balls of Steel (Channel 4), Only Joking (Sky), Celebrity Deal Or No Deal (Channel 4), Live With Gabby (Five) and Show Me The Funny (ITV), performing in the live final at London’s Hammersmith Apollo to millions of viewers.

Radio credits include Front Row (BBC Radio 4), MacCaulay & Co (BBC Radio Scotland) and regular appearances on 7 Day Saturday & Sunday with Al Murray (BBC Radio 5 Live). ‘…One of the best things to come out of Show Me the Funny, she is clearly a rising star’ Evening Standard Tickets £10, Unreserved Seating. Available from Malcolm’s Musicland, 01257 264362 or www. chorleylittletheatre.com

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Local Family Wins a Cracking Prize CHRISTMAS may be a distant memory for most but one lucky family from Astley Village received an additional Christmas present this weekend when they were presented with their prize for winning Chorley Council’s Christmas Nutcracker Trail.

Eve Wilson and her two children, George, aged 6, and Grace, aged four, were presented with a Kindle Fire HD from TSB, vouchers from Ebb and Flo Bookshop and a copy of the Nutcracker story by the Leader of Chorley Council, Councillor Alistair Bradley. Also joining the presentation were staff from Tesco and the Royal Bank of Scotland who both hosted a Nutcracker soldier.

“We bring these types of attraction to Chorley to encourage people to visit the town centre and to provide our visitors with something extra while they are here. It was great to see so many businesses taking part and we have lots more events and attractions in the pipeline for 2015, starting with the Chorley Grand Prix on Saturday 4 April.”

In the run up to Christmas, the Wilson family successfully hunted down all 15 eight foot tall Nutcracker soldiers, which were hiding in secret locations across Chorley. They were one of hundreds of families to correctly guess the locations and submit their entry to be included in the prize draw.

The locations of the 15 Nutcracker soldiers were:

· Nutcracker 1 – Botany Bay · Nutcracker 2 – Tesco, Ackhurst · Nutcracker 3 – Asda, Bolton Street · Nutcracker 4 – Royal Bank of Scotland, Market St · Nutcracker 5 – Chorley Building Society, High St · Nutcracker 6 – Gillibrand Street The Leader of Chorley Council, Councillor Alistair · Nutcracker 7 – Market Walk Bradley, said: “Congratulations and well done to · Nutcracker 8 – Market Walk Eve, George and Grace for finding all 15 Nutcracker · Nutcracker 9 – Chorley Market soldiers and winning our Christmas competition. · Nutcracker 10 – Astley Hall · Nutcracker 11 – Astley Hall “The council has received lots of positive feedback · Nutcracker 12 – Chorley Library about the Nutcracker soldiers with people telling · Nutcracker 13 – Chorley Interchange us how much they enjoyed hunting for them all and · Nutcracker 14 – St George’s shopping quarter listening to the storytelling sessions that ran every · Nutcracker 15 – Chorley’s Credit Union, Market St Saturday in the run up to Christmas.

For more information on events and attractions taking place in Chorley, visit chorley.gov.uk/ whatson, like Chorley Council on Facebook or follow @ChorleyCouncil on Twitter.

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Chorley to Host Opening National Cycling Race Over 100 top cyclists from across the country will descend on Chorley at Easter on Sat 4th April, as the borough kick starts the British Cycling Elite Road Race Series for 2015.

Chorley Council has teamed up with British Cycling and Chorley Building Society to host the event that will see professional riders take on a challenging course around the borough in the first race of the season. The prestigious event will bring thousands of visitors into Chorley and build on the borough’s enthusiasm for cycling.

It will also showcase the beautiful borough to a European audience when the event is broadcast on Eurosport.

Councillor Alistair Bradley, Leader of Chorley Council, said: ‘People in Chorley have embraced cycling in recent years, particularly since the Manchester Commonwealth Games route was hosted in the borough. This enthusiasm has been reflected in the numbers of people, hundreds of them, who have taken part in our “Sky Rides” which we launched last year with British Cycling.

Hosting this elite event will top off what has been a brilliant few years for cycling and will certainly put Chorley on the map. We’re delighted to have the first Elite Series race of the new season and it should provide a boost to the local economy with lots of visitors coming to watch the race.’

British Cycling’s director of cycle sport and membership, Jonny Clay, said: ‘We are all excited to welcome in the new British Cycling Elite Road season and the anticipation is only increased with new location Chorley set to host the opening round. The region has a proud cycle sport history and I’m very hopeful that the Chorley Grand Prix could lead the way to the creation of a Tour of Lancashire in future seasons.

However, for now I am simply excited about 2015 and the racing that is going to take place.

The appetite for top-level domestic racing has rarely been higher in this country and I’m very confident that the upcoming season will continue to increase competition and conditions for riders, while also entertaining new and existing fans of the sport.’

Chief Executive, Stephen Penlington from Chorley & District Building Society said: ‘We are absolutely delighted to support British Cycling and be a part of this prestigious event. As a local Building Society we are committed to playing our part in the community. Not only is cycling a

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great way to keep fit and enjoy the outdoors but it is also good for the environment and can be enjoyed by all the family.’

The race, called the Chorley Grand Prix, is being organised by Chorley Council with sponsorship from Chorley Building Society. It will be held on Saturday 4 April and take in a 100-mile route.

The start and finish line will be on Park Road in Chorley town centre with the road race taking in Chorley, Rivington, Belmont, Abbey Village, Withnell, Brinscall, Wheelton, Buckshaw Village and back to Chorley.

The riders will complete five laps of the circuit but there will generally be rolling road closures in place, which will mean very minimal disruption to traffic.

For further information on the Chorley Grand Prix, people are encouraged to visit chorley. gov.uk like Chorley Council on Facebook or follow @ChorleyCouncil on Twitter.

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

ABOVE: The route of the Chorley Grand Prix race on Saturday 4 April 2015

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A Night Of Dirty Dancing The Ultimate Tribute Show Featuring all the hits from everyone’s favourite dance movie Dirty Dancing, an all-new, spectacular stage show featuring all the hits from the film is coming to town. Recast and re-scripted and billed as “the s&xiest song and dance sensation of 2015”, music and dance fans have the chance to experience the all-new box office hit A Night of Dirty Dancing, the ultimate tribute show, as it embarks on a brand-new nationwide tour.

‘Celebrated film Dirty Dancing boasted the greatest movie soundtrack of all time,’ says show producer Michael Taylor. ‘All these hits are superbly performed in this fast-moving, slickly-choreographed theatrical treat.’ Dirty Dancing’s score included: She’s Like the Wind, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Hey Baby, Wipeout, Do You Love Me, Be My Baby, Hungry Eyes and the Oscarwinning (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.

‘Prepare for a night of dirty dancing with the brandnew sensational, inspirational, ‘aspirational’ box office smash of the year,’ says Michael. “Our sensational production brings all the hits to life, lavishly, live on stage.’ The show is not affiliated with Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story On Stage currently on tour in the UK and worldwide. “It’s an all-new production featuring an all-star cast, the next exciting chapter in the amazing musical legacy that is Dirty Dancing,” says Michael.

Win tickets to see A Night Of Dirty Dancing No film has captured the hearts of a generation like Dirty Dancing and we have a pair of tickets to give away when the allnew, ultimate tribute show A Night of Dirtxy Dancing comes to The Grand Theatre, Blackpool on 21st March on as part of its nationwide tour. It’s a chance to relive the passion, indulge in the romance and celebrate the greatest movie soundtrack of all time. Recast and re-scripted for 2015, it’s all down to Kellerman’s end of season show.

Revel in the moments you loved, the memories you made and music that’s resonated throughout the years: She’s Like the Wind, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Hey Baby, Wipeout, Do You Love Me, Be My Baby, Hungry Eyes and, of course, the Oscar-winning (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.

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Supporting People into Work

A new service has been launched by Chorley Council aimed at helping and supporting people of all ages into work.

It means that anyone who is looking to access work and training can just ‘drop in’ to the council offices any Tuesday morning and get any advice they might need. Councillor Alistair Bradley, Chorley Council leader, said: ‘This new drop in service is designed to help anyone of any age get the support they need to help them into work or into training. We have found that there is help for people of a certain age, or in receipt of certain benefits, but we wanted to open that support up to anyone who wants it. This new service is ideal because people can just drop in without an appointment.’

available and people already in work but looking to access training, change careers or take on a second job.

• Launching the Chorley Works programme, run in conjunction with Lancashire County Council, which has seen 21 candidates complete their WorkStart placements, with 12 of them offered contracts with their placement providers and the rest using the experience to improve their CVs resulting in five finding paid work with other companies. There’s currently another 12 candidates on placement.

Since her appointment, the council’s employability officer Laura Martin has dealt with 310 referrals, met with 232 people at least once and of those 85 are now back in paid employment. She has also helped 156 access further training, mainly in IT, maths and English but also in courses such as bricklaying, security guard training and delivery driving.

If you want to take advantage of the help and advice available at the drop in, just call in at the The drop in service will be available every Tuesday council’s Union Street offices between 9am and 12.30pm any Tuesday, bring along your CV if you morning from 9am to 12.30pm at the council’s Union Street offices. It has been set up in addition have one, and ask at the reception desk to speak to measures the council has already put in place to to Laura Martin. help people seeking work or training.

Councillor Bradley added: ‘We want to do what we can help to get more local people into work, These measures include: because one of our key priorities is to help create • Appointing an employability officer who focuses a strong local economy and the more people in mainly on unemployed people over the age of work, the more spending power they have.’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

by Find Your Feet Volunteer Health Walk Leaders.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THE PRESTON AND AREA JUNIOR DIABETIC SUPPORT GROUP

CHORLEY TRADITIONAL MUSIC SESSIONS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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THIS MONTH CHORLEY WILDCATS FASHION SHOW Friday 6th March, 7pm Chorley Football Club off Duke Street, Chorley

Chorley Wildcats are hosting a fashion show at Chorley Football Club to raise funds for the group. The clothes being on sale from Shop to Drop and includes many ladies clothing at bargain prices, these being Monsoon, River Island, Dorothy Perkins Marks and Spencer. Ladies only, admission fee £4 to include free tea or coffee.

Can pay on the door, or contact Chorley Wildcats @ live. co.uk TIFF STEVENSON Saturday 14th March, 8pm to 10pm Chorley Little Theatre, Dole Lane, Chorley, PR7 2RL

Are you a glass half full kind of person? If so, congratulations you are an optimist and this is the show for you. Are you a glass empty kind of person? If so, at least you bought a drink in the first place so you’re still an optimist. Congratulations this is the show for you. Fresh from the Edinburgh Festival, Tiff Stevenson searches for optimism in a world of Kardashians, guns and Everyday Vodka. A finalist on ITV1’s Show Me the Funny, Tiff Stevenson is a stand-up comedian, actor and writer, known for her straight-talking material. As seen on Mock the Week, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, The Office and The Apprentice You’re Fired (BBC 2). You may have also heard her dulcet tones on Front Row (BBC Radio 4) and 7 Day Saturday & Sunday with Al Murray (BBC Radio 5 Live).

Tickets £10, Unreserved Seating from Malcolm’s Musicland 01257 264362 or online at www. chorleylittletheatre.com

WHISKEY IN THE JAR - ST PATRICK’S DAY CONCERT Friday 20th March 2015 7:30pm - 11:00pm Chorley Little Theatre, Dole Lane, Chorley, PR7 2RL

Join the North-West’s top Irish folk band, Whiskey In The Jar, to celebrate St Patrick’s Day (slightly late). A night of new and traditional songs, story-telling, and singalongs with the multi-talented band that recently celebrated their 25th Anniversary.

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THE ACTOR’S APOLOGY Saturday 21st March, 7:30pm - 10:00pm Chorley Little Theatre, Dole Lane, Chorley, PR7 2RL

Join the North-West’s top Irish folk band, Whiskey In The Jar, to celebrate St Patrick’s Day (slightly late). A night of new and traditional songs, story-telling, and singalongs with the multi-talented band that recently celebrated their 25th Anniversary.

Tickets £12 from Malcolm’s Musicland 01257 264362 or online at www.chorleylittletheatre.com

ZEEROX, DOWNERS & 1.21 GIGAWATTS Saturday 21st March, 8pm The Ferret, 55 Fylde Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2XQ. Three rock, indie and post-grunge/shoegaze bands live.

This marks the debut gig in Preston for new Blackpool based grunge/shoegaze band ‘Downers’ who were formed recently by members of Me Vs Hero, Goonies Never Say Die and Dinosaurs Are S*** Dragons.

Free Entrance. http://theferret.info

SKETCHBOOK SAFARI WALK Sunday 22nd March, 1pm Treeface Cafe, Yarrow Valley Park, Burgh Hall Road, Chorley

Join professional artist Stuart Grey for a three mile walk and try your hand at illustrating scenes along the walk Meet outside Treeface cafe, Yarrow Valley Park at 1pm returning at 4pm. Art materials are provided. Free activity

To book a place call Stuart on 07817 331914

BERNARD WRIGLEY Saturday 28th March, 8:00pm - 10:00pm Chorley Little Theatre, Dole Lane, Chorley, PR7 2RL

This will be Bernard’s 4th solo visit to Chorley Little Theatre, so expect some old favourites along with some newer material. Whatever he performs it will be with his unique blend of songs, monologues, instrumentals & silliness. At the website www.bernardwrigley.com you can hear the many albums he’s produced, along with clips from his TV appearances including Dinner Ladies, Phoenix Nights, Emmerdale & Coogan’s Run.

Tickets £10 from Malcolm’s Musicland 01257 264362 or online at www.chorleylittletheatre.com

GOONIES NEVER SAY DIE, CONSTANT WAVES + TRIBAL FIGHTERS Saturday 28th March, 8pm The Ferret, 55 Fylde Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2XQ.

Goonies Never Say Die are a five piece instrumental/ post-rock band from Blackpool. They have released two albums on Deep Elm Records based in the USA with a third to follow in 2015. They reformed at the beggining of 2014 after over a years break and are currently writing material for the forthcoming third album that they intend to play live at this performance. GNSD’s albums can be purchased as ‘pay what you like’ downloads from their record labels website at www.deepelm.com. For further information on the band head to www.facebook.com/ gooniesneversaydiemusic.

Free Entrance. http://theferret.info

CRAFTY VINTAGE WEEKENDER Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th March, 10am to 4pm Hoghton Tower, Hoghton, PR5 0SH

A fabulous weekend to celebrate all things crafty and all things vintage. Vintage, retro, collectible and handmade wares. With an eclectic mix of over 60 of the finest and friendliest, creative folk from all over the UK, who are constantly hunting, gathering and making their wares especially for you! Lots of amazing goodies for you to treat yourself or someone else. Entry £2, Free under 16yrs, Free parking

All stallholder enquiries to hello@craftyvintage.com

YARROW VALLEY CONSERVATION VOLUNTEER WORK PARTY Sunday 29th March, 10am to 3pm Lower Burgh Meadows, Yarrow Valley Country Park, Birkacre, Chorley ,PR7 3QL

Join Lower Burgh Meadow Conservation Group on the meadow for practical conservation. You will be involved in woodland thinning and meadow scrub clearance.

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information contact secretary Eddie Langrish on 01257 232100.

CHORLEY GRAND PRIX Saturday 4th April Chorley Town Centre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tickets £10 from Malcolm’s Musicland 01257 264362 or online at www.chorleylittletheatre.com CADOS PRESENTS ‘OUR DAY OUT’ Monday 20th April to Saturday 25 April, from 7.30pm to 10pm each night.

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

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

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

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Call 999 in an EMERGENCY Only Fire, Police, Ambulance & Coastguard 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

CHARITY Age UK 0300 303 1234 Oak Animal Rescue Centre Leyland 07584 292036 RSPCA Preston & District Branch Tel: 01772 792553 RSPCA Chorley Shop, 66 Market Street, Chorley, PR7 2SE. Tel: 01257 262672

TRANSPORT Manchester Airport 0871 271 0711 UK Passport Advice 0300 222 0000 HELPLINES Highways Agency 0300 123 5000 Al-Anon Family Groups 020 7403 0888 County traveline service www.al-anonuk.org.uk 0871 200 22 33 Alcoholics Anonymous 0845 769 7555 Chorley Tourist Information Centre Domestic Abuse 01772 201 601 T: 01772 253731 Child Death Help Line 0800 282 986 Chorley Train Station 0333 222 0125 Child Line Tel: 0800 1111 Traveline Service 0871 200 22 33 Community Drug & Alcohol Service National Express 08717 818 181 01772 406602 National Rail 08457 48 49 50 Cruse Bereavement Help Line Northern Rail 0845 600 1159 01772 433645 Preston Bus 01772 253671 Drugs Talk to Frank 0800 776600 Transpennine Express 0845 600 1671 Heartbeat (Cardiac Rehabilitation/ Virgin Trains 08457 222 333 HEALTH Support) Preston 01772 717147 Chorley and South Ribble Hospital Help Direct 0303 3331021 OFFICIAL BODIES Preston Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 Mental Health Help Line 0500 639 000 Consumer Advice 0845 04 05 06 1PP. Tel: 01257 261222 Missing People 0500 700 700 (24hr) www.consumerdirect.gov.uk Chorley And South Ribble Health And National Debt Line 0808 808 4000 Social Services 01772 254868 Well Being Project. Tel: 01772 226516 National Domestic Violence Tax Credit Help Line 0845 300 3900 Community Mental Health Team Older 0808 2000 247 TV Licensing 0844 800 6772 Adults - Chorley And South Ribble.

NHS Stop Smoking Helpine Tel: 01772 401940 01524 845145 NHS Direct (24hr Service) N.S.P.C.C Child Protection Tel: 0845 4647 www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk 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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