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he days were longer, the evenings were lighter, which is lovely! And then Autumn starts to hit and you can feel the days creeping into their Winter state. With the UK’s weather, one thing we seem to be able to count on is a relatively dreary and gloomy Winter! It’s not quite near enough to the jovialities of the end of the year (a season I won’t mention already in September!) However, a break away in October or November is just the thing to lift the spirits and bridge that gap between Summer and Decembers good cheer!

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Travel Also within 4 hours flying time, is the exotic destination of Marrakesh. During October, there are a number of religious festivals which will provide a celebratory feel to your holiday. The weather can see highs of 27 degrees but on average is about 21 degrees, the one thing to bear in mind is the slightly higher chance of rain that October brings.

If you’re a keen golfer, a less than three hour flight will take you to the Algarve, a golfers paradise and temperatures staying a warm 23 degrees well into October with a good seven hours of sunshine.

And for any culture vultures, an ideal late Autumn location is Sicily, you’re looking at a perfectly respectable 17 degrees average weather but a lovely nine hours to enjoy the stunning Italian architecture and monasteries that Sicily has on offer. Or another popular Italian island at that time of year is Sardinia, which in the mountainous area of Barbagia, between September and December, celebrate a series of festivals. Streets are transformed with markets and local craftsmen, you’ll likely find a local who will happily open his dining room to you and your family! The weather is likely to be very similar to Sicily.

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If you’re looking for a newly emerging holiday maker favourite, Dubrovnik in Croatia is extremely popular in the summer months but as autumn falls, the city takes on a more relaxed demeanour and you can explore without the crowds! Temperatures can often reach 25 degrees so you certainly won’t miss out on the warm weather.

With a slightly longer flight time, you can get to Dubai in seven hours with an average of 29 degree heat and ten hours of sunshine, with a very unlikely chance of rainfall, sun seekers are bound to be rewarded in October, with the humidity much less oppressive than in the height of Dubai’s summer, it’s a great time to explore this modern and ever expanding location.

But you don’t have to hop on a plane to find some more reliable weather, a great recommendation for sandy beaches and 100km of cycle tracks, you can hope on a train from London to La Rochelle and regular buses will then take you to Île de Ré, a pretty island just off the West coast of France. With an average high of 23 degrees in October, you’ll think you’re such further afield!

Prices for each destination will be slightly less than the peak Summer months and if you keep an eye out on the websites for the more local airports to you, not only can you often find good deals, it gives you a cheaper start to your holiday!

So don’t pack away those shorts and sunglasses just yet, why not escape Travelling in October/November can often the cloud and rain and escape to a work in your favour, as you can avoid the sun trap paradise! We all deserve a crowds and really enjoy your destination, and break now and then and when the in Lanzarote, the temperature will not only clouds start to appear darker and the rain in the mid 20’s, with a lack of tourist sun starts to shine less frequently, crowds, walking across the island’s volcanic what better time to peaks, your views won’t be hidden by the pack a suitcase and crowds. jet off somewhere sunny!

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Walk into a Healthier lifestyle Find Your Feet health walks, which take in some of Chorley’s best scenery, are held every day of the working week, every week of the year, all are free and there’s no need to book.

ABOVE: Health walkers in Chorley who’ve raised £1300 for the RNLI over the last 12 months.

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here are walks in Astley Park, along the canal from Tatton, round Adlington, in Croston, through Yarrow Valley Country Park, and in Whittle-leWoods with a new one soon to start in Anderton.

Councillor Bev Murray, who looks after leisure activities for Chorley Council, said: “Our health walks continue to be a great success and I would urge people who’ve not yet been on any to come along and find out just how enjoyable they are.

“We are also looking for people to train as health walk leaders. Our walks have front and back leaders so that people can walk at their own pace. You don’t need any experience of navigation or map reading as all the routes are planned in advance, we just need people who are friendly, approachable and happy to chat with people.

“If anyone has been on one of our walks and would like to train as a leader, they should phone us on 01257 515151 or email contact@chorley.gov.uk. The next training course is planned for 16 September and it’s free.”

The walks are: · Monday at Tatton from 1pm to 2.30pm. Meet at Tatton Recreation Ground off Silverdale Road for a walk along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. · Tuesday at Adlington from 10am to 11am. Meet at Jubilee Recreation Ground, Park Road for a walk along the canal and surrounding countryside.

· Wednesday at Croston from 10.45am to 11.45am.

Meet on the car park at Out Lane, next to the doctors’ surgery for a walk in this historic village. · Thursday at Yarrow Valley Country Park. Meet outside Treeface Café, off Birkacre Road for a walk through the country park. · Friday at Whittle-le-Woods from 9.30am to 10.30am.

Meet at the War Memorial car park, off Preston Road for a walk round this village.

Councillor Murray added “Our walks are officially recognised by health professionals as purposeful brisk walks designed specifically to help you improve your fitness and keep you healthy. There are few steps and stiles and they are on gentle gradients, so they are ideal for people who want to increase their levels of physical activity, especially if recommended to do so by their GP. There’s no need to book, just turn up at any or all of the walks in suitable clothing for the weather conditions and wearing sturdy footwear.” · Kind-hearted health walkers in Chorley have recently donated £1,300 to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. They choose a charity each year to support and raise money over 12 months from the sale of cups of tea they enjoyed after the walks. In the past five years, they’ve donated nearly £5000 to charity. The chosen charity for this forthcoming year is Genesis Dementia Day Care (Chorley).

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Historic Hall reopens CHORLEY’S historic hall reopened to the public last month following vital repairs needed to preserve the Grade 1 listed building

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stley Hall reopened its doors to the public on Saturday 29 August having been closed since Christmas for conservation works.

That work revealed that a foundation beam supporting the 400-year-old wall in the Great Hall, owned and managed by Chorley Council, had rotted and needed replacing.

Councillor Bev Murray, who oversees Astley Hall for Chorley Council, said: “We had hoped that once this was done, the Hall would reopen.

“But whilst the panelling was being taken off the wall to do this work, it was discovered that the timber wall frame was not properly tied to the front wall of the Hall and so we’ve had to have bespoke plates made.

“We were lucky enough to able to open the Hall just for the weekend of the Chorley Flower Show to give people a chance to look around and enjoy the spectacular floral displays that adorned the rooms. Then it closed again for some finishing off works to be done.

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“We are disappointed that the Hall had to close to the public for so long this year, but it was essential to get this urgent repair carried out to preserve it for future generations.”

Conservation consultant, Geoff Maybank who has been overseeing the work at the Hall, said the complexity of assessing how the Hall had been constructed had taken a lot of effort and that once work started it turned out there were a lot more repairs needed than expected.

He said that the repairs had been carried out using traditional materials and so any replacement parts had to be specially made.

He added: “The Hall is 450 years old, it’s bound to have issues, but we are hopeful we’ve cured the problem.”

The Hall will be open from 12 noon to 4.30pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

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It’s a gruffalo at Astley Hall FAMILIES are invited to take a stroll through the deep, dark wood into the amazing world of The Gruffalo at Chorley’s Astley Hall this autumn.

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he popular children’s character is coming to Chorley on Saturday 19 September together with the famous illustrator Axel Scheffler to launch Astley Hall’s new exhibition, The Art of Axel Scheffler.

Chorley Council has organised a day of gruffalo-related activities and tickets are now on sale, giving families the opportunity to: · to meet The Gruffalo at intervals, · take part in the Walled Garden Gruffalo trail, · make a Stick Man, · meet some of the real animals that appear in The Gruffalo story, · watch The Gruffalo film in the magical setting of the Coach House, · join in story telling sessions and · be one of the first to view Axel Scheffler’s illustrations up close as part of the brand new Astley Hall exhibition, which will be on display until Christmas.

Plus, anyone who books a 1.30pm or 2.30pm ticket will also get the opportunity to meet and have their favourite Axel Scheffler illustrated book signed by Axel Scheffler himself.

Councillor Bev Murray, who is responsible for the Astley complex at Chorley Council, said: “We are really excited to be bringing the work of Axel Scheffler to Astley Hall in a magical exhibition that will be on display in the Hall’s art gallery until Sunday 20 December.

“And what better way to launch the exhibition, than to invite Axel and one his most famous illustrated characters to town for a day of fun activities in the beautiful setting of Astley Hall, Coach House and Park.

“Tickets are now on sale at a cost of £5 for children and £3 for adults and we’d encourage any Axel Scheffler or gruffalo fans to get them as soon as you can. Axel will only be here in the afternoon so if you do want to meet him, please book a 1.30pm or 2.30pm ticket.

“Astley Hall, Coach House and Park is now hosting some fantastic events and exhibitions and it’s great to see so many people visiting the attraction to enjoy what it has to offer.”

The Gruffalo Experience at Astley Hall on Sunday 19 September is a ticketed event with five time slots available throughout the day to ensure everyone gets the opportunity to meet the Gruffalo. The event starts at 10am.

Tickets must be booked in advance and are available online at chorley.gov.uk/whatson The Axel Scheffler exhibition will be open 12 noon until 4.30pm every weekend and Monday to Wednesday during the school holidays from Saturday 19 September until Sunday 20 December.

For more information on Astley Hall, Coach House and Park, visit chorley.gov.uk/astleyhall or like the page on Facebook.

ABOVE: The Gruffalo, appearing at Astley Hall, Coach House and Park on Saturday 19 September.

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Flower power attracts thousands to Chorley Thousands enjoy Astley Hall’s ‘Picnic in the Park’

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he inaugural show, organised by Chorley Council, attracted 10,000 people to Astley Hall, Coach House and Park to see the very best in horticultural displays with people from all over the country attending and taking part.

Visitors were wowed by the variety and quality of displays with some saying it was on a par with some of the country’s other top shows in just its first year.

Councillor Peter Wilson, Deputy Leader of Chorley Council, said: “We’ve put a lot of investment into putting Chorley on the map and making it place people want to come whether that’s to live, locate their business here or spend their leisure time.

“Judging by the comments we received over the weekend it was a fantastic success and we saw people from all over the North West coming to Chorley and saying how great it is and that makes us feel very proud.

“We are putting on these big events to attract people in because it brings people in and that will help boost the local economy, which is one of our main priorities.”

The show saw professional exhibitors coming from as far afield as Scotland and Scarborough and residents also got the chance to showcase their own talents by entering the amateur sections.

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TOP: The Evaders’ Garden was unveiled in its new permanent home ABOVE: Thousands of people passed through the marquees There were plenty of trade stalls, a floral art exhibition, Chorley’s award-winning RHS Chelsea Flower Show exhibit was unveiled in its new permanent home and the magnificent Astley Hall was transformed into a blaze of colour with beautiful floral decorations.

“It was a tremendous effort to get a show of this type and scale delivered and now we want to build it for years to come and make it an established attraction in the North West,” said Councillor Wilson.

“We’ve already had loads of people saying they want to come back next year and I’d like to thank all the exhibitors who were very encouraging and supportive throughout.

“I’d also like to thank all the volunteers who took part and the Chorley and District Gardening Society, who played a huge role in organising the amateur competitions.”

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Get online and love the benefits If you think surfing, skype and synch sound like sports activities, then a new campaign being launched by Chorley Council may be for you.

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t’s aimed at getting more people using the internet on a regular basis so that they benefit from doing things online.

The campaign, targeting people who currently don’t have online access as well as those who do, but don’t really know where to start, kicks off with a Techy Tea Party at Tatton Community Centre on Thursday 30 July.

Councillor Peter Wilson, deputy leader of Chorley Council, said: “The internet has been around for years now providing great opportunities for those who have access to it and use it regularly. They can surf the world wide web to book the best holidays, find the best schools, see what’s going on where, find the cheapest deals on their shopping and so much more.

Councillor Graham Dunn, who oversees digital access for Chorley Council, urges people to get online and enjoy the benefits of surfing the web For more information, please contact policy and engagement assistant Vanessa Fitzgerald on 01257 515033.

“But there are still great numbers of people who don’t use the internet for whatever reason, whether they are reluctant to do so, or are perhaps even afraid to use it, and they are missing out both socially and financially and it’s this we want to address.

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“Our aim is to not only offer people the opportunity to learn how to use the internet, so they can come to love it and in turn live with its great benefits, but also to develop a directory listing the free public access points across the borough for those who don’t have access at home.

· Wednesday 16 September, 7pm-9.30pm

“We are committed to making sure the internet is available for everybody to access and showing them it can be at the heart of all activities and opportunities in their neighbourhood - as well as saving them money!”

The council also intends to make greater use of digital services to improve efficiency and ultimately save council taxpayers money and to make the most of this people need to know what services they can access online, how they do it and what the benefits are.

The training sessions, in partnership with learndirect, are being held at:

· Monday 7 September, 1.30pm-4.30pm · Thursday 10 September, 3pm-6pm

Fairview Community Centre, Adlington: · Tuesday 15 September, 10am-1pm · Tuesday 17 September, 1.30pm-4.30pm · Saturday 19 September, 1.30pm-4.30pm Councillor Wilson added: “So if you’ve always wanted to get on the internet but don’t know where to start, or you know someone who you think could benefit from the opportunities you enjoy by surfing the web, then please get in touch with us by phoning 01257 515151, or if you already have internet access, email us at contact@ chorley.gov.uk”

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                                             18

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

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

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Councillor Bev Murray, right, with volunteers and supporters at Coronation Recreation Ground with the Green Flag the Rec has won.

Flags fly high over Chorley GREEN flags are flying high over Chorley as its popular parks and recreation grounds have once again won national recognition for their quality and standards.

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stley Park, Yarrow Valley Country Park, Withnell Local Nature Reserve and Tatton Recreation Ground can all continue to fly the flags after once again meeting the tough standards put in place in the Green Flag Awards for parks and green spaces.

And this year for the first time Coronation Recreation Ground can proudly fly a flag having won the award at its first attempt.

Councillor Bev Murray, who looks after the parks and open spaces for Chorley Council, said: “I’m absolutely delighted that our parks have won the recognition they deserve for another year running, and that Coronation Rec has received one at the first time of entering.

“This is a great achievement and is testament to the hard work and dedication from all our staff and the community groups and volunteers who do so much to help and support us.

“We get lots of good feedback from people who use our parks and recreation grounds, but it’s nice to know that we’re recognised nationally for consistently meeting the high standards they demand for these awards.”

Yarrow Valley Country Park has won the Green Flag for the 10th consecutive years, Withnell and Tatton for the seventh and Astley Park for the fourth. Now Coronation Rec can proudly fly the flag.

Following consultations with the local community, major improvements are planned for Coronation Rec including works to the toilets, the provision of a café and an astro turf pitch, refurbishment of the tennis courts and improvements to the children’s play area.

Councillor Murray added: “There is lots of enthusiasm from people in the area for Coronation Rec and a Friends of Coronation Recreation Ground is being set up. It is this kind of partnership working which helps us to continue to improve and maintain our parks and open spaces as places for local people, and visitors to the area, to relax and enjoy.”

If you would like to join the Friends of Coronation Recreation Ground, the next meeting is being held on Wednesday 9 September at 6.30pm in the bar at St Mary’s Club, on Devonshire Road. Please phone 01257 515151 for more information.

The Green Flag Awards are judged by an army of more than 700 green space experts, who volunteer their time to visit applicant sites and assess them against eight strict criteria, including horticultural standards, cleanliness, sustainability and community involvement.

International Green Flag Award scheme manager Paul Todd said: “We are delighted to be celebrating another record-breaking year for the Green Flag Award scheme. All the flags flying this year are a testament to the efforts of the thousands of men and women, both staff and volunteers, who work tirelessly to maintain the high standards demanded by the Green Flag Award.”

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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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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.

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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.

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

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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.

www.prestonandchorley.diabetesukgroup.org

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.

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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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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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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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