Royal Visit for Commercial Vehicle Museum and Veterans’ Cafe His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent visited Leyland to see the results of the recent £2.4m transformation of the British Commercial Vehicle Museum, and to hear all about the inspirational work of the Leyland veteran’s Café. At the British Commercial Vehicle Museum, The Duke was […]
South Ribble’s Living Well Guide….an absolute must-read CALLING all residents and businesses in South Ribble: South Ribble Dementia Action Alliance has developed a digital ‘Living Well Guide’. If you or a loved one cares for someone living with Dementia, it’s an absolute must-read. It is jam-packed full of useful information and contacts to help those […]
ARE you looking for your next sporting challenge, to kick-start your fitness programme, or maybe just some active family fun? Then the South Ribble TRY-athlon is the event for you! South Ribble TRY-athlon Sports and Wellbeing Day is free of charge and offers the opportunity for all ages and abilities to get involved in active […]
COUNCILLOR Harry Hancock is the new Mayor of South Ribble for 2019/20. He was officially sworn in at the Annual Council Meeting on Wednesday 15 May 2019. Councillor Hancock’s wife Marion was also confirmed as the new Mayoress of South Ribble. Accepting his new role as First Citizen of the Borough, Mayor Hancock said: ““It’s a […]
Council pays tribute to former Mayor Graham Walton – 1944 to 2019 On behalf of our town’s residents, South Ribble Borough Council have paid tribute to a former Mayor, friend and colleague, Graham Walton, aged 74, who died suddenly last month……….. As we stand in condolence with Graham’s family and all of those across the […]
There’s something new in and on the airwaves around Leyland. The town’s volunteer-run community radio station Radio Leyland, has now officially launched on 104.8FM. Originally Leyland Festival Radio and having operated almost exclusively online for around four years, the station management applied for an FM licence over 12 months ago. With the strict requirements of […]
Blooming Gardeners – Leyland Needs You! CALLING green-fingered garden lovers and flower fanatics everywhere! Leyland in Bloom, the much-loved annual ‘floral contest’ was launched recently and is up and running for 2019. Local gardening enthusiasts, gathered at Leyland’s Civic Centre for the keenly-anticipated launch. Barbara Bidwell, Chair of the newly formed Leyland in Bloom committee, […]
Alliance with internet sensation launches ‘Living Well Guide’ A social media celebrity with over 60 million views was the guest speaker at this month’s Dementia Action Alliance meeting in Leyland, as it launched its new Living Well Guide. The South Ribble Dementia Action Alliance (SRDAA) met recently to hear from Simon McDermott, the son of […]
Kevin Simm will make sure Leyland Festival is the ‘Greatest Show in Lancashire’ this Summer Local lad Kevin Simm will return to his home town as the Headliner for this year’s Leyland Festival. The former Liberty X star, who also won The Voice in 2016 and is currently touring with Wet Wet Wet as lead […]
Festival Committee calling on local groups and individuals to help make this year’s festival a huge success Can you spare a few hours on 15th June 2019 to make this year’s Leyland Festival the best yet? Leyland Festival Committee is looking for community groups and individuals to help on the day of the festival with […]
