The Silent Soldier (see picture) has taken up his position in the walled garden at Worden Park in Leyland. The soldier stands five feet tall and is constructed from black Perspex. South Ribble Borough Council has sponsored the silent soldier artwork; joining the nation in remembering the fallen heroes during 2018 – one hundred years […]
THE FLAGS are flying high in South Ribble, with today’s news that three council parks have been ranked among the best in the UK. The borough has scooped three prestigious Green Flag Awards – the gold standard for parks and open spaces – for Worden Park in Leyland, Longton Brickcroft Nature Reserve, and Hurst Grange […]
LEYLAND’s award-winning Worden Park is set to host an artisan market later this month. The event – simply called ‘Worden Market’, and taking place on Sunday April 29 – gives residents the chance to purchase locally-produced food, drink, arts and crafts. From 11am until 3pm, the market will boast a wide range of stallholders selling […]
LEYLAND Festival is going global once again with ‘World Books’ as the theme for the 2018 parade. Saturday 16th June is the date with lots going on throughout the day from 11am into the evening, in the town centre and in the award-winning Worden Park. The much-anticipated annual event starts with the traditional lively and […]
