Leyland Forum Stuff!
| January 2012 |
Leyland Neighbourhood Forum
Thursday 26th January 2012, from 7pm. Civic Centre, West Paddock, Leyland, PR25 1DH
I am Jo and I am the Community Involvement Officer for Leyland. I work as part of a new team who will be working in your neighbourhood to help coordinate and deliver local projects that are important to you.
The first Leyland Neighbourhood Forum was held in November 2011 and was a great success; however in order to prioritise the large amount of feedback we received, we would like to invite you and people on this Forum to come along and help influence the process of prioritising the projects that will form part of Leylands new Neighbourhood Plan.
The forum will take place on Thursday 26th January 2012 from 7pm at South Ribble Borough Council, Civic Centre, West Paddock, Leyland, PR25 1DH and will last no longer than an hour.
I would be grateful if you could share this invitation with anyone else you think would like to be involved so that residents views in Leyland are well represented.
I hope I will be useful to you in the future to help you address any problems or issues concerning your local neighbourhood or community here in Leyland. If you want to contact me outside of this Forum, my email is jstaines@southribble.gov.uk or phone 01772 625224.
I look forward to meeting you as I get to grips with community issues across Leyland.
Thanks again
Jo
| October 2011 |
Free music event at the Railway Hotel, Leyland
Saturday 1st October, Leyland's most popular music venue is hosting a music filled night to remember.
The Railway in association with Events Live are staging an event of fresh, live music this Saturday 1st October. Alongside Wigan favourites Spider Monkeys are Preston's Saraban, PBS (photoboothsmile) from Crewe and solo performers Steve McCartney, Daisy and Bill Orrick and a cameo from young guitarist Rowan Cotton. Keeping the event topped up with tunes is Gem Studio's DJ BB.
This free music event runs from 4.30pm till midnight!
| July 2011 |
Its Leyland Festival time!
Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th July, we celebrate Leyland and Worden Parks Diamond Anniversary.
The event will include a classic vehicle parade, childrenâs activities; âPaws in the Parkâ Fun Dog Show (see programme), classic vehicle displays, Diamond Marquee stalls; entertainment and two concert stages with young bands on one and 50's/60's on another that were calling the Teddy Boys Picnic.
There's the Truck & Bus Extravaganza, helicopter flights, fancy dress, zorbing!, the first ever Lancashire Bushtucker trials and a fantastic beer festival.
Tickets will be available from the Civic Centre from 21st June at £3 for adults and children are free.
For information on this and other events in South Ribble please download the flyers or see www.visitleyland.co.uk or call 01772 625567 / 625441.
| April 2011 |
Leyland Beer & Wine Festival
Friday 22nd April to Monday 25th - Location: British Commercial vehicle Museum
We've over 40 fine beers & ales, lagers, ciders and 20 quaffable wines from around the globe to tickle your fancy.
Starting each night from 6pm and on Friday and Saturday we've got some entertainment booked too.
Tickets on the door £5 or in advance from Civic Center or BCVM for £4 which includes entry, programme with tasting notes and a special commemorative Leyland pint glass - great value and of course all for local charities.
Please come down and enjoy responsibly - there's also two non alcoholic options 1. free soft drinks for drivers 2. stay at home (only joking).
| March 2011 |
Reunion for Leyland Workers
Hough Lane 22nd March 2011 at 11:00am
As part of the Hough Lane facelift, South Ribble's Regeneration Manager Howerd Booth is organising a reunion party for people who worked in the Leyland factories around the town and he would particularly like to see any ex North Works people.
Howerd said
"All the regeneration has been designed around our heritage and our heritage is all about our people."
"We've just put an arch in with the lozenge Leyland Motors sign, that used to be on the gable end wall on Northcote St, except we've changed Motors to Market. We've recreated the 'gates' as far as we possibily could and we've taken a man from a very old picture of the works and had him brought back to life as a bronze. Leyland is very very much a town of global heritage - everyone in the world seems to know of Leyland - so thats a massive plus. I'm just trying to bring back that pride, albeit small piece by piece."
Put the date in your diary and pop down to Hough Lane on the 22nd March. Everyone is welcome.
Tom Pattinson and Leyland Bands in the 1930s and 40s
If you have memories of Leyland Bands from the 1930s and 40s, one of our members would like to hear from you, his grandfather was a drummer back then.
Waste Recycling Centre in Leyland - Still debating
This argument won't go away anytime soon. Locals are not happy about the stench coming from the waste treatment plant.
Leyland's Industrial Past
Get your copy of the Guide to local Industrial Sites form the Leyland Historical Society or Great Grandfathers.
Property needed for Preston Based media company film
iWeb Entertainment Ltd are planning a forthcoming thriller movie to be filmed in Lancashire and they are searching for a detached property to be used as the film location.
Bradshaw Street/Spring Gardens
If you are interested in local history, one of our members has found a useful resource.
| February 2011 |
Ex-Leyland workers needed for Preston Guild 2012 show
Sonia Hughes would like to get in touch with any ex-Leyland workers who would either like to share some stories, or perform in a show for the Preston Guild celebrations in 2012.
Waste Recycling Centre in Leyland
The recycling centre seems to be causing a bit of a stink! What do you think about it?
Facelift for Leyland Town Centre
Opinion is divided on the subject of the Leyland town centre facelift. Is it good for the town or a waste of public money?
| January 2011 |
Happy New Year
RIP Nat and Susannah
We mourn the passing of Susannah York aged 72 and Nat Lofthouse aged 85
Noah's Ark- needed- NOW
Now Australia is underwater as floods hit vast areas of the country.
The Ashes
Congratulations to England for winning the Ashes. For once we can give them some praise.
Leyland Lane
If you are interested in archeology and history then this might be up your street. Ancient stone posts off Leyland Lane.
The Clock on the Roundabout
What's going on with the clock on the roundabout?
Leyland Pubs
The landlord of the Roebuck popped in to say hello.
| December 2010 |
Merry Christmas Forum Watchers!
Preston North End
It's going from bad to worse as PNE sitting at the foot of the Championship sack their manager.
52 Weeks 52 questions
A quiz by the BBC, worth a try although it has proved more difficult.
Part one
Part two
Part three
Part four
Kindle Books
A popular device this year and one that's hard to put down once picked up.
See the Kindle on Amazon
The Weather
What more can you say, we love to talk/complain about the weather.
About the Forum?
The Leyland Forum is a community message board for Leyland, South Ribble and the surrounding areas of Lancashire. It was launched in 2002 and has grown steadily since then, attracting members from all around the world. The forum has helped lots of Leyland people get back in touch with each other after many years and helps them keep up with what's happening in the town.