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Contents 2 Gearbox Engineers 2 Barton Bangla Brasserie 3 Cosy Conservatories 4 Show Apartments 6 Editor’s Page 7 Punchbowl & New Holly Vouchers 9 Pay No Vat Fitting Before Xmas 12 Where am I? Competition 14 Hillside Specialist School Single 18 Space Centre: Letter of thanks 19 LINK-CASH ADS 20-25 What’s On 26 Crossword 27 Useful Numbers 28 Historic Preston Parks 29 LINK Business Index 30-31 Classified
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A LETTER OF THANKS On behalf of the Space Centre I wish to thank the Link-Mag for all the help and support they have given to the charity during 2013. With the kindness of Martin Gardner –Managing Director advertising our events we have generated £1,000’s of pounds to purchase equipment for Space 2. Space is the largest Multi-Sensory Room in England for children & adults with special needs and they come from our local area but also from many areas around the country.
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Local Community • Garstang Library Opening Times Monday 9:30 - 17:00 Tuesday 9:30 - 19:30 Wednesday 9:30 - 12:30 Thursday 9:30 - 19:30 Friday 9:30 - 17:00 Saturday 9:30 - 13:00 Sunday Closed • Preston Harris Library Opening Times Monday 9:00 - 19:00 Tuesday 9:00 - 17:00 Wednesday 9:00 - 19:00 Thursday 9:00 - 17:00 Friday 9:00 - 19:00 Saturday 9:00 - 17:00 Sunday 11:00 - 16:00 • Fulwood Library Opening Times Monday 9:00 - 19:00 Tuesday 9:00 - 17:00 Wednesday 9:00 - 19:00 Thursday 9:00 - 13:00 Friday 9:00 - 19:00 Saturday 9:00 - 13:00 Sunday Closed • Ingol Library Opening Times Monday 9:30 - 12:30, 13:30 - 17:00 Tuesday 9:30 - 12:30, 13:30 - 17:00 Wednesday 9:30 - 12:30, 13:30 - 17:00 Thursday Closed Friday 9:30 - 12:30, 13:30 - 19:00 Saturday 9:30 - 12:30 Sunday Closed • Longridge Library Opening Times Monday 9:30 - 17:00 Tuesday 9:30 - 19:00 Wednesday Closed Thursday 9:30 - 19:00 Friday 9:30 - 17:00 Saturday 9:30 - 13:00 Sunday Closed • Sharoe Green Library 8 Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8ED. Tel : 01772 719071 Opening Times: Monday 1.30pm - 7pm Tuesday 9.30am - 12.30pm, 1.30pm - 5pm Wednesday 9.30am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-5p Thursday CLOSED Friday 9.30am - 12.30pm 1.30pm - 7pm Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm Sunday CLOSED • Preston Visitor Information Centre The Guild Hall, Lancaster Road, Preston Lancashire PR1 1HT. Phone:01772 253731 Free Admission Opening Times: Monday 10:00 - 05:30 Tuesday 10:00 - 05:30
Wednesday 10:00 - 05:30 Thursday 10:00 - 05:30 Friday 10:00 - 05:30 Saturday 10:00 - 05:30 • The Old Station Longridge The Old Station, Berry Lane, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3JP. Tel: 01772 437958 Heritage and Visitor Centre Exhibitions – free displays and video presentations on the history & heritage of Longridge. Also special exhibitions are held throughout the year. Town Archive – the archive consists of photographs, sound recordings and documents, providing an insight into life in Longridge over the years. If you would like your photographs included in the archive, please bring them along to the Heritage Centre. All photographs are searchable on our website www.townarchive. longridgestation.co.uk and you can add further information, if you see something you recognise. Events – themed coffee afternoons to share memories and stories of Longridge, together with other special events throughout the year. Opening Times: 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday (except Public Holidays) • Preston Flower Club meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month (except June, August and December) at St Martin’s Hall, Broadway, Fulwood PR2 9TH, at 2pm. You will enjoy fabulous floral demonstrations by national and area NAFAS demonstrators. Take part in the raffle and you may win one of the designs to take home with you. A wonderful afternoon with flowers and great company. Each month there are different stalls and the club also holds workshops and gets involved in trips, flower festivals and other great events. In June the Club has an annual outing. Why not come along and join in the fun... Visitors and new members will be warmly welcomed. For more information contact Sara Barrow on 01772 866171.
Public Notices • Cats Protection: Adopt A Cat We are looking for the right homes for our cats currently in foster care. If you would like to know more please contact us on 0845 177 0708 and check out our website www.cats. org.uk/preston • Christmas shopping stalls available Sunday 8th December, 10.30am to 3.30pm at Barton Village Hall, Garstang Road,
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• Table Tennis for Seniors Small group meets every Monday 2pm - 3pm at Fulwood Leisure Centre. Minimal charge - average ability. New members welcome. Call (01772) 769170, or just turn up at the Centre. • Tulketh Tennis Indoor short tennis for adults Tuesdays and Thursdays 10.30 till 12. New adult beginners tennis sessions starting Monday Oct 28th at 1.45pm all suitable for adults of any age, total beginners welcome. Junior groups most evenings. contact Angela 07966315241 • Preston & District Blind Bowling Club Flat green bowling for blind and visually impaired people of all ages and abilities. Meetings at Moor Park bowling greens, Preston on Thursday afternoons, April to Sept, weather permitting. For more details, please contact Steve Dewitt on 01772 731576 • Garstang Country Market For quality home baking, preserves,handicrafts, gifts, plants, vegetables, fruit and vegetables. We have moved to the Garstang Sports and Social Club, Lancaster Road, (entrance close to LBT Motors) Just follow the signs. Plenty of free parking next to the Hall. Open every Thursday 10 -12 noon. Tea, coffee and cake available from 9.30am. For more information call 01995 602346 • Fulwood Tennis Club Highgate Avenue, Fulwood. Contact Jacqui on 07932 471341 Mini tennis and coaching for juniors on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings. Private lessons available for adults. Social tennis and team play. Just come along to the club.
Regular Events • Monday Night Salsa Classes Join Julia and Steve for a weekly fix of Cuban Salsa. Everyone is welcome to come and meet new friends. Venue: Conservative Club Longridge, Preston Doors: 8pm til 11pm (last entry 10:00pm) • Brooks Probus Club The Club meets on the first and third Monday mornings each month at the Grapes Inn, Goosnargh and prides itself on being friendly and providing fellowship and the opportunity to widen ones circle of friends and acquaintances. It has a full and varied programme of stimulating talks, events and visits throughout the year and is open to retired businessmen, professionals and others of a similar ilk. To learn more of its activities and enquires on joining contact the Secretary on 01772-863743.
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• Warton Junior Badminton Club Sat 9-10am, 10-11.30am, 11.30-1pm ages 7-18. Call Dorothy Barrett 739801 / Mike Cooper 633402 • One day Pastel workshop with professional artist Les Darlow. Last Sunday of every month at Dobbies Garden Centre, Blackpool Road, Clifton, Preston PR4 0XL. Tel: 01772 683844 See www.lesdarlow.com for more details or email me at lesdarlow@sky.com Tel: Les on 07900 576 840 • Preston Flute Group We are a group of flautists who meet to play ensemble music in a friendly informal atmosphere. Open to all adult players of approximately grade three standard and over, we meet every other Friday in Woodplumpton to play music of all styles from classical to pop and jazz standards. We use flutes of all sizes from piccolo down to the only sub-contrabass flute in the country! Our website is www.prestonflutegroup. co.uk take a look and get in touch! • Preston Contract Bridge Club St Walburge’s Gardens, Weston Street, Preston PR2 2QJ. Monday 1.00 pm and 7.15 pm, Tuesday lessons 7.15 pm, Wednesday 10.00 am, Thursday 7.15 pm, Friday 7.15 pm. For more details please contact Wendy Houlden, Secretary, on 01772 338789 • Ramblers Preston Group Join the Ramblers Preston Group for walks in Lancashire – fresh air, exercise, lovely countryside – what more can you ask for? Visit our website at www.prestonra.co.uk where you will find information about us and what you need to know in order to join us on our walks. We organize walks on a monthly basis. There are mid-week walks on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays (5-7 miles) and weekend walks on the 3rd and 4th Sundays – a long more strenuous walk of 10-13 miles on the 3rd Sunday and a short leisurely walk of about 5 miles on the 4th Sunday. Non-members are welcome to come and join us in our walks. Contact our Membership Secretary at gms@ preston.co.uk or visit our web site at www. prestonra.co.uk for assistance in joining the group as a member. • Preston Folk Dance Club Galloway Hall, Brackenberry Road, Fulwood, Tel: 01772 745813. Monday Evenings from 7.45 - 10pm • Scottish Country Dancing with RSCDS Ribble Valley Branch. Beginner’s class Mondays 7.30-9.30pm at Christ Church Hall, Victoria Road, Fulwood, PR2 8NE. £2.00 inc tea & biscuits. Contact Michael 01772 713018
• Ribble Vale Floral Group We meet at 7-30 pm on the fourth Tuesday of the month in St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Tulketh Rd/Blackpool Rd. junction, Ashtonon-Ribble. We have a flower arranging demonstration from a local or National demonstrator and the arrangements are then raffled off. Tea and coffee are available and visitors are most welcome. For further details ring the secretary, Marie on 01772 493098.
Events this month • Craft Fair Christ Church Crafters are holding a Craft Fair on Saturday 23rd November from 12 midday to 3pm at the Christ Church Parish Hall on Victoria Road (Fulwood). There will be a large and varied craft stall, raffles, home-made cakes and Xmas cakes, jams & chutneys, home-made jewellery and others. Tea, coffee and cake will be served as part of your entrance ticket (£1.50), and your ticket number will be entered into a raffle. • Preston & District Walking Club Sunday 10th November - Settle / Horton in Ribblesdale (Pennines) Coach walk, 2 coaches will pick-up throughout the area. With 4 different led walks of various distance for the inexperienced/experienced walker. Booking is required through the Web site PDWC.org or by telephone Mr Allan Benson 01772 616916. Thursday 14th November A free led walk. No booking required Dunsop Bridge Meet at the car park for the usual start time of 10.30am. Wednesday 20th November - A free led walk. No booking required, Stroller walkCuerden Valley Park 2 to 3 miles with Little Climbing. Each Mid-Week Stroller walk has a destination providing a venue for drinks / snacks / meals etc Meet at the small car park (free) Back Lane (opposite school) then at the Ley Inn. Sunday 24th November - 2 different led walks. No booking required. Longton: Ribble Way We meet at the Dolphin Inn ready for the usual start time of 10.30am. 10 miles , Wheelton & Denham Hall 6 miles. We meet by the canal at Top Lock (park alongside the canal) ready for the usual start time of 10.30am. Further Information can be found on PDWC.org • Fireworks Display & Bonfire At Archbishop Temple School, St Vincents Road, Preston. 8th November 2013, 6.30 pm start. Tickets £3 (under 3’s free). For further information or tickets please contact 01772 717782
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• Blood Donations ‘Please call 0300 123 23 23 to book an appointment. appointments can be made up to midnight the night before a session’ Friday 1st November 2013 Penwortham, St Marys Village Hall, Cop Lane, PR1 0SR. 1.45pm – 3.45pm & 5.00pm – 7.30pm Tuesday 5th November 2013 Chorley, St Josephs Parish Centre, Main Hall, Harpers lane, PR6 0HR, 1.45pm – 3.45pm & 5.00pm – 7.30pm Thursday 7th November 2013 Leyland, Civic Centre, Banqueting Suite, West Paddock, PR25 1DH, 1.45pm – 3.45pm & 5.00pm – 7.30pm Thursday 14th November 2013 Bamber Bridge, The Pines Hotel, Dixon Suite, P O Box 1, Clayton le Woods, PR6 7ED, 1.45pm – 3.45pm & 5.00pm – 7.30pm Monday 18th November 2013 Longridge, Civic Hall, Willows Park Lane, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3HJ, 1.45pm – 3.45pm & 5.00pm – 7.30pm Tuesday 19th November 2013 Chorley, St Josephs Parish Centre, Main Hall, Harpers lane, PR6 0HR, 1.45pm – 3.45pm & 5.00pm – 7.30pm Friday 22nd November 2013 Preston College, Fulwood Campus, Large Sports Hall, PR2 8UR, 1.45pm – 3.45pm & 5.00pm – 7.30pm Thursday 28th November 2013 Preston South, GHS Cultural Centre, Sports Hall, South Meadow Lane, PR1 8JN, 1.45pm – 3.45pm & 5.00pm – 7.30pm Friday 29th November 2013 Penwortham, St
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Marys Village Hall, Cop Lane, PR1 0SR, 1.45pm – 3.45pm & 5.00pm – 7.30pm • Cancer Help Charity Lunch You are invited to a Charity Lunch supporting Cancer Help Preston Ltd. Reg. Charity No.1032828. Thursday 28th November at Ferrari’s Hotel, Chipping Road, Thornley PR3 2TB. Stalls from 11.30am lunch served at 12.30pm. Admission £25 by prior booking only Includes 3 course lunch; coffee & mints (choice of menu on the day) Followed by former newspaper editor Angela Danby’s humorous talk ’Off the Record’ Information or tickets Tel. 01995 640185 / 01772 864689 • Christmas Shopping Day Sunday 8th December, 10.30am to 3.30pm at Barton Village Hall, Garstang Road, Barton PR3 5AA. Various Stalls, Good selection of gift ideas Tel. 01995 640185 / 01772 864689. In aid of St. Lawrence Church Barton • Live original music at Mad Ferret Dinosaurs Are **** Dragons from Blackpool a sandgrown attention deficit collision of posthardcore, punk and pop, play at The Mad Ferret on Saturday 9th November, from 8pm
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Helplines Al-Anon Family Groups Tel: 020 7403 0888 www.al-anonuk.org.uk Alcoholic Anonymous Tel: 0845 769 7555 Child Death Help Line Tel: 0800 282 986 Child Line Tel: 0800 1111 Community Drugs Team Tel: 01257 230452 Cruse Bereavement Help Line Tel: 0844 477 9400 Drugs Talk to Frank Tel: 0800 776600 Heartbeat (Cardiac Rehabilitation/Support) Tel: 01772 717147 Help Direct Tel: 0303 3331021 Mental Health Help Line
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Tel: 0151 931 3343 / 0151 931 3341 Highways Agency Tel: 0845 50 40 30 Preston Community Transport Tel. 01772 204667 Preston Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01772 253731 Traveline Service Tel: 0871 200 22 33 National Express Tel: 08717 818 181 National Rail Tel: 08457 48 49 50 Northern Rail Tel: 0845 600 1159 Transpennine Express Tel: 0845 600 1671 Virgin Trains Tel: 08457 222 333
Official Bodies Consumer Advice - 0845 04 05 06 www.consumerdirect.gov.uk Tax Credit Help Line Tel: 0845 300 3900 www.hmrc.gov.uk TV Licensing Tel: 0844 800 6772 Citizens Advice Bureau Tel: 01772 822416 R.S.P.C.A Tel: 01772 880 764 Social Services Tel: 01772 254868
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Charity Age Concern Central Lancashire Tel. 01772 552850 Barnardo’s shop Tel: 01772 882269 British Heart Foundation Tel: 01772 253 435 British Red Cross Tel: 0844 871 8000 Cancer Research UK Tel: 01772 881 713 Caritas Care Ltd Tel: 01772 732313 Cats Protection Preston Tel: 0845 177 0708 Save the Children Shop Tel: 01772 717727 Ummah Welfare Trust Tel: 01772 253040
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Preston Local Plan to be Submitted Preston’s Local Plan, which identifies land for new housing and employment, is to be submitted to government and the city council is seeking the views of the public, developers and interested groups about whether the plan has been prepared correctly. The plan, completed by Preston City Council, is based upon previous consultation about which areas of land should be brought forward for development to meet Preston’s needs over the next 15 years. Comments on the plan can be submitted between 30 September and 25 November.
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Councillor John Swindells, deputy leader of the council, said: “This plan is a roadmap for future developments in the city. It is therefore extremely important that local people have their say in shaping the future of Preston over the next 15 years.
All the comments received will be submitted along with the plan to the independent planning inspectorate will then hold a public examination of the plan. This is expected to take place in Spring 2014.
“All comments will be carefully considered and submitted to the planning inspector.”
The Preston Local Plan will be available to view at the Town Hall, local libraries, leisure centres and other prominent locations in the city.
National Recognition For Historic Preston Parks Three of Preston’s most celebrated parks have been recognised as some of the most important and historic urban parks in the country, with a Grade II* listing from English Heritage. English Heritage decided to upgrade the parks from Grade II, after conducting a national review of 30 selected sites which recognised the heritage and historical importance of the three Preston Parks. Welcoming the upgraded listing of Moor Park and Avenham & Miller Parks on the register of parks and gardens of special historic interest in England, Councillor Robert Boswell, cabinet member for environment said: ‘This really is a fantastic achievement. Preston now has three parks - Moor Park, Avenham & Miller Parks that are rated Grade II* and one Grade II listed
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