THE GO-TO GUIDE FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD MAGAZINE & WEBSITE CHORLEY & LEYLAND raring2go.co.uk SPRING 2023 Creative Courage For Life® Unlock your child’s potential Singing, dancing and acting classes for year-olds Stagecoach Performing Arts schools are operated under franchise and are independently owned by their Principals. Stagecoach and Creative Courage For Life are registered trademarks of Stagecoach Performing Arts Limited. 4 - 18 St Michaels C of E High School, PR7 1RS 01204 301320 www.stagecoach.co.uk/chorley Stagecoach Chorley WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS We work with many household names and got some amazing prizes up for grabs fo All our competitions are 100% FREE to Entering our competitions is quick and Head over to raring2go.co. and click the Competitions t Image is for illustration purposes only and may differ from actual prizes currently available. Clubs & Classes p15-21 Comps, Puzzles & Springtime Fun. What’s On, Where to go + Coronation Celebrations
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Raring2go! EDITORS LETTER 4 5 WHAT’S ON / WHERE TO GO Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk 01772 802140 office@gloversswimschool.co.uk www.gloverswimschool.co.uk Glovers Swim School Glovers Swim School Chorley @team.glovers "wonderful teachers and lovely venues" "my daughter LOVES her lessons" "i'd recommend them highly" Join our swimming lessons at one of our pools based in; Chorley, Preston and Clitheroe! From 3 months plus Swim England Accredited Award winning Book before 1st June 2023 to receive your first lesson FREE! Why not register www.raring2go.co.uk/ chorleyandleyland and remember it’s FREE. So for now Enjoy Easter, the extra Bank Holiday and Spring. Please remember to shop local where possible and let our advertisers know you saw them in your local R2g! Have a great time, We will be back for the Summer! Best Wishes WHAT’S INSIDE: Front British Commercial Vehicle museum 2-3 Where to go 3-9 Whats On/Where to Go & Parties 4 Editors Letter 10-13 Nursery & Pre School 14 -21 Puzzle, Clubs & Classes & Whats on 22-23 Big Help Out/Big Lunch 24-25 Its Our Planet & Paces and Laces 26-27 Whats on & Lighterlife Mentor 28-29 Spring Activities 30-31 Reading Eggs and Competition 32 Brockholes Editors Letter SPRING 2023 Hello and welcome to our fabulous edition of the Spring Chorley and Leyland Raring2go! Here’s hoping for warmer brighter days- it’s definitely overdue. Spring is the best time to venture out a bit more and get plenty of fresh air. It most certainly makes you feel better …it’s probably my favourite time of the Year! So with that being said and Spring and warmer days on the horizon, we have an action packed edition for you, with plenty of inspirational ideas over following months for Easter, followed by the Kings Coronation and much more for the Springtime Season! We also have some great articles, inc the “Big Lunch” and “Big Help Out” in Conjunction with the Coronation. Checkout pages 22/23. With further updates on our Social media pages of more events etc. As ever we have our Pre-School, Clubs and classes, Local Shopping to keep you busy over the coming months. Raring2go! Have lots more opportunities on our website with Competitions, voucher offers and much more! Get in touch Or contact us at; Email chorleyandleyland@raring2go.co.uk Phone 07779 054 313 I C O N S & S O C I A L M E D I A L O G O S F O R B U S I N E S S C A R D FB @Raring2Go!ChorleyandLeyland I C O N S & S O C I A L E D I A L O G O S F O R B U S I N E S S C A R D Insta @ChorleyandLeylandR2G!
Raring2go! WHAT’S ON / WHERE TO GO 6 April 1st April - 16th April Giant Easter Duck Trail at WWT Martin Mere, Burscough Get the family together and go quackers at Easter Half Term with the Giant Easter Duck Trail!.25 giant ducks have been hidden around the wetlands and need your help to find them all. Collect your trail card from the information desk, explore our grounds to find them all and get a tasty treat at the end. As well as the Easter Duck Trail, you can get creative in the craft room. Buy a rubber duck, colour it in and then bring it back to the centre on Bank Holiday Monday 1st May to enter it into our Annual Duck Race. We’ll also have other crafts including badges and keyrings. For further details www.wwt.org.uk/wetlandcentres/martin-mere/whats-on/giant-easter-ducktrail-1 1st - 10th April Big Easter Egg Hunt Venue-Mrs Dowsons Farm, Blackburn BB2 7JA. Fantastic Easter edven for the Family. Various times. For further details www.facebook.com/ mrsdowsons 2nd April 46th Hoghton Tower Motorcycle Sprint One of the classic and longest standing motorcycle events in Lancashire returns! Experience the excitement as bikes of all classes take on the challenge of the spectacular driveway at Hoghton Tower against the clock. For further details www.hoghtontower.co.uk/ special-events/motorcycle-sprint-at-hoghtontower/ 6th April Toddle Together at Brockholes in Preston Join for an one hour walk around the reserve on buggy friendly paths aimed at toddlers and pre-schoolers. It’s a fantastic opportunity to get together with other parents and carers and get the little ones outside and learning about nature. Toddle Together is held on the first Thursday of every month. Free of charge, but advance booking is required. Please note that bookings close at 4.00pm the day before. Please come dressed for the weather conditions wearing sturdy footwear. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Car parking charges apply. For details www.brockholes.org/events/2023-0406-toddle-together-6-april-2023 6th April Hippity Hoppity this way for Easter Family Fun! At Brockholes Preston Prick up those bunny ears and grab your baskets, because it’s time for Easter fun and frolics down at Brockholes! Take part in an egg hunt with a twist, paint your own ready for the egg and spoon race, and learn all about baby animals on our trail! With lots more egg-cellent games and activities, there is no better way to Spring into Easter! For further details and to book tickets www.brockholes.org/events/2023-04-06-springeaster 7th April Alice in Wonderland at Houghton Tower This is one of Sneaky Experience’s classic walk about outdoor theatre shows for families and is perfect for children aged 2 – 8 and their parentsEaster egg included with paying tickets. The show will last around 45 minutes and carefully planned to maximise children’s attention span. The group will be met by our actors at the start point and taken off in small groups (don’t worry, you can stay with your family unless of course you’d prefer not to!) to meet some of the marvellously mad characters from Alice’s world. Each character is located in one of five unique spaces around the gardens and groups will make their way around all five locations as the story unfolds. For further detail and to book www.hoghtontower.co.uk/special-events/7thapril-alice-in-wonderland/ A selection of What’s On for SPRING 2023 We suggest you check with all events or venues before you travel in case anything changes to the details below.
9 WHAT’S ON / WHERE TO GO & PARTIES Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON / WHERE TO GO 8 At Fired 4 U you can enjoy painting pottery, creating with clay and craft activities, providing you with fun for the whole family. Classes; monthly session for preschool age children and adults evening session twice a month so you can have kid free time and opt to do our guided workshops. We also run classes on hand building with clay & painting techniques. Activities; You can create with clay by hand or have a lesson on our Potter’s wheel. Pottery painting activity is very popular with a wide range of pieces to choose from. Baby, Pet or Family imprints; capture the hands and feet/paws in an impressed clay plaque or into silver jewellery. Just book in and then we will do the rest for you. We are open extra days in the school holidays please check our website for the latest times. Fired 4U THE PAINT POTTERY AND CLAY STUDIO POTTERY PAINTING PARTIES POTTERY PAINTING FAMILY SESSIONS CLAY HAND BUILDING SESSIONS BABY PRINT KEEPSAKES POTTERSWHEEL LESSONS NOWAVAILABLE Must pre book The paint pottery and clay studio Opening Hours; Wed-Fri.... 10-5.30pm Sat................... 10-4.30pm Sun...........................11-4pm 15-17 Hennel Lane,Walton le Dale, Preston PR5 4LA 01772 203060 • www.fired4u.co.uk Groups/Parties can be done beyond these times by special arrangement www.orchardglamping.com/ www.facebook.com/orchardglamping Orchard Glamping is the perfect retreat in which to explore the great outdoors. Located on a beautiful patch of land, part of the Richardson’s family farm in Catterall, near Garstang, Preston. The site offers a multitude of activities for families and couples who just want to get out and immerse themselves in the countryside. The pods are fully equipped and are sure to impress our visiting guests. CONTACT US TO BOOK 8th April Chorley Little Theatre Morgan & West: Unbelievable Science Morgan & West are one of the most recognisable conjuring acts on the UK touring circuit. In 2023 they are heading back out on tour and are ready to bring half-term fun to venues across the country! They present captivating chemistry, phenomenal physics, and bonkers biology in a fun for all the family science extravaganza! Magicians, time travellers and all-round spiffing chaps Morgan & West have a secret past – they are genuine, bona fide, legitimately qualified scientists, and are bringing their love of enlightenment to the stage! For details and to book https://chorleytheatre. com/theatre_events/morgan-west-unbelievablescience/ 7th - 10th April Easter Eggstravaganza at Thornton Hall Country Park Thornton in Craven. Are you ready for an EGGcellent EASTER WEEKEND? Head over to award-winning attraction Thornton Hall Country Park for Easter fun on the farm and a FREE egg for every full-paying child! For further details www.thorntonhallfarm.co.uk/event/eastereggstravaganza/2023-04-07/ 10th April Easter Egg Rolling Avenham & Miller Park Preston Preston’s annual Egg Rolling event is back for 2023, this Easter Monday, complete with entertainment for all ages. There will be market stalls to browse, Henna artists, performances, and workshops - not to mention the annual Easter Bonnet Competition! Of course, the egg rolling itself will take place and Plucky the chicken will be walking around ready to wish everyone a Happy Easter. For further details of this free event checkout www.visitpreston. com/whats-on/events-calendar/eggrolling 15th April Story Telling Wild Workshop Becoming a Story Teller Discover the art of storytelling and learn some key tips and tricks for becoming a storyteller in this magical woodland workshop. This workshop will take place entirely outdoors in a beautiful woodland setting, and will last for approximately 5 hours, so please come dressed for the weather. During the workshop we will be cooking a simple lunch over the campfire. All food will be provided, but please let us know at the time of booking whether you have any allergies or dietary requirements. For further details and to book www.lancswt.org.uk/events/2023-04-15storytelling-wild-workshop-becoming-storyteller What’s On Spring 2023 Continued
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WORDSEARCH ANSWERS: Buckingham, Crown, Palace, Queen, Charles, King, Prince, Royal, Consort, Princess, Windsor MISSING NUMBER ANSWERS: Row 1 = (L-R) 7, 6, 4 Row 2 = (L-R) 1, 9, 8 Row 3 = 5 WORDSEARCH Royal Find ten words related to Royalty Fill in the missing numbers The missing values are the whole numbers between 1 and 9. Each number is only used once. Each row is a mathematical equation. Each column is a mathematical equation. Remember that multiplication and division are performed before addition and subtraction. START Answers at the bottom of the page. No cheating! Solve the maze, find the crown! “My daughter has attended kip McGrath for 12months! Ian has been so good with her, he’s know exactly what she needed from day one!! She never grumbled about attending week after week, her confidence has grown fantastically and is willing to learn at school now! Thankyou to Ian for your patience and understanding towards her and giving her excellent skill to carry on!!!! “
17 Opener Body Copy Call to action Sub title Title XXXXXX Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! PUZZLE, CLUBS & CLASSES & WHATS ON 16 “Sit down, Arthur” said a voice, sharply. “I know you’re excited but you don’t need to make so much noise!” Arthur was excited, so much he thought he might burst. He was about to leave the house to go to his first ever piano lesson. A lovely man had come into school assembly last week and shown them some of their favourite songs on the school piano and then one of the year sixes got up and played Made You Look by Meghan Trainor, and sung it at the same time! Since then Arthur had asked his mum really nicely, just when was he able to start his piano lessons. Yesterday, his mum said, “You’ve been so well behaved recently, Arthur, I’ll ring the piano teacher now and see when he can fit you in”. He couldn’t believe he was finally going to start his musical journey. Arthur’s first piano lesson Outside the piano teacher’s studio, Arthur felt very nervous. He wasn’t sure what was in store. Even so, he ran up the path and waited patiently while the piano teacher came to the front door. He introduced himself as Tom and welcomed Arthur and his mum into the studio, where there was a big pale piano, not dark brown wood like the one at school. Tom asked Arthur to sit down at the piano straightaway and before long, he’d shown him enough notes to play Jingle Bells! They all laughed, because it was April, not Christmas, but Arthur secretly promised himself he would practise it when he got home and then he would be able to play it to Grandma and Grandad when it was Christmastime. Creative Courage For Life® Unl ck your child’s potential Singing, dancing and acting classes for year-olds Stagecoach Performing Arts schools are operated under franchise and are independently owned by their Principals. Stagecoach and Creative Courage For Life are registered trademarks of Stagecoach Performing Arts Limited. 4 - 18 St Michaels C of E High School, PR7 1RS 01204 301320 www.stagecoach.co.uk/chorley Stagecoach Chorley WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS
19 CLUBS & CLASSES & WHATS ON Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES & WHATS ON 18 May 6th May Chorley Little Theatre - King Charles III Coronation Watch the Coronation of King Charles III on our cinema screen. Free entry. Times to be confirmed nearer the day. Checkout https://chorleytheatre. com/theatre_events/king-charles-iii-coronation/. King Charles III coronation: A timeline of events to mark the three-day celebration 6th May Chorley Little Theatre - King Charles III Coronation Watch the Coronation of King Charles III on our cinema screen. Free entry. Times to be confirmed nearer the day. Checkout https://chorleytheatre. com/theatre_events/king-charles-iii-coronation/ Saturday May 6th The coronation of the King and Queen Consort will take place at Westminster Abbey in the morning & conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury. King Charles and Camilla, the Queen Consort, will arrive at the Abbey in procession from Buckingham Palace, known as “the King’s procession”. Sunday May 7 Global music icons and contemporary stars descend on Windsor Castle for the coronation concert which will be broadcast live on the BBC. The palace will see the country join together in celebration and landmarks across the UK will be lit up using projections, lasers, drone displays and illuminations. Meanwhile, people are invited to gather for a “coronation big lunch” on Sunday, overseen and organised by the Big Lunch team at the Eden Project. The Queen Consort has been patron of the Big Lunch since 2013. The palace said thousands of events are expected to take place in streets, gardens and parks in every corner of the UK. Monday 8th May Bank Holiday, Monday has been set aside for volunteering and is being billed as “the big help out”.Organised by The Together Coalition and a wide range of partners such as The Scouts, the Royal Voluntary Service and faith groups from across the UK, the big help out aims to highlight the positive impact volunteering has on communities. EMBERS DANCE COMPANY Classical Ballet Modern Jazz Tap Lyrical Contemporary Little Embers Baby Ballet Adult Only Classes COME & JOIN OUR FAMILY EmbersDanceCompany.co.uk Facebook.com/EmbersDC QUALITY TRAINING AT AFFORDABLE PRICES “ “ Your book has really helped. He passed with full marks! Available now at The Busy Bee Times Tables Workbook I’d like to thank Angela and her team at Raring2go! Chorley and Leyland for all the help in advertising my business. They first approached me to feature in their Summer 2016 edition and I’ve already seen new customers come in to the shop through it. Our Christmas items will be in stock from October half term so hopefully these customers will be back for more soon! “ “ From Jennie at the Alabaster Jar Pottery Painting & Ceramic Café! We have been using raring2go! for 9 years now… it is the only magazine we use for our advertising as we know it reaches our target audience letting them know about our classes. We can tell the week that the magazine has been sent out! “ “ Kate Parkinson Stage Coach What our advertisers have to say... What’s On Spring 2023 Continued 15th April DINOSAUR ADVENTURE LIVE Venue is- The Muni Theatre, Albert Road, Colne. Join our intrepid Dinosaur Adventurers as we journey to a world of living, breathing, life-like dinosaurs. Walk with us through the Jurassic era on an unforgettable interactive experience as we introduce you to some of the most incredible species ever to have lived on Earth.Learn their history and even feed them but watch out – you could be on the menu! This awe-inspiring show captivates both young and young at heart, immersing audiences in an enthralling & realistic world of Dinosaurs. You won’t want to miss this adventure of a lifetime, so hold onto you hats as this show will blow you away! To book tickets https://plt.ticketline.co.uk/order/ tickets/13364771/dinosaur-adventure-live-themuni-2023-04-15-14-00-00 16th April Mary Poppins Afternoon Delux Tea Venue-Farington Lodge Leyland.Time- 12-2.30pm. The Children’s events are always popular – good food, great events and a lively and fun afternoon with live childrens entertainment with Mary Poppins. To book www.classiclodges.co.uk/faringtonlodge/event/mary-poppins/ 30th April Restricted Rocks Family Festival 2023 Some of the best tribute bands in the UK Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show, QE2 - Tribute Band, The Oasis Experience , The Guns N’ Roses Experience-Plus Fair Rides, Food Court, Beer Tents, Multi Performers, Live music and much more. All ages are welcome. Witton Country Park | Blackburn | BB2 2TP | – 12:00pm-10:30pm. To book www.skiddle.com/festivals/restricted-rocks/
21 CLUBS & CLASSES & WHATS ON Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES & WHATS ON 20 EUXTON VILLA FC plays for Crystal Palace in the Premier League and an England International is one of many examples who owe their professional careers to Euxton Villa FC. We have excellent facilities and have recently applied for a grant from the football foundation to build a state of the art pitch costing £1,000,000, fingers (and everything else) crossed we are successful. The club, led by volunteers has a three-star accreditation, the highest award a grassroots football club can attain. They have over 40 teams the majority are girls/boys teams and provide opportunities for under 5’s to veterans. The Clubs ethos is Football for All, however they are proud of the fact several players have gone on to play professionally, some appearing in the Premier League and playing for England. Sam Johnstone who WELCOME TO EUXTON VILLA DEVELOPMENT CENTRE BOYS RECEPTION AND YR1: 12:00 - 1:00PM GIRLS AGED 4-8 1:00 - 2:00PM BALSHAW HIGH SCHOOL LEYLAND SATURDAY’S TO BOOK ON EMAIL: hello@euxtonvillafc.com Bring the whole family together this Easter and treat your loved ones to a fun spring adventure with the National Trust. From getting active in the great outdoors, to spotting signs of spring, and experiencing nature bursting into life at the places the National Trust cares for, there are over 190 Easter trails to choose from across England, Wales and Northern Ireland this year. There will literally be an Easter egg trail a stone's throw from where you are. Every single National Trust Easter trail will be different and will celebrates nature, history and beauty. Follow winding garden paths, crash along muddy woodland trails or time travel with adventures to castles, towers, and mansions. An Easter egg trail at any National Trust property is an opportunity for children to let their imaginations run wild. Watch in wonder as their faces light up as they discover so many amazing things in the most natural of settings. Each National Trust Easter trail ends with a chocolate egg, or vegan and free from egg, made here in the UK using cocoa that is responsibly sourced from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms. National Trust Easter egg trails cost £3 per child, plus the standard National Trust admission/free entry for National Trust members. Have a magical Easter of fun this Spring with National Trust. Easter egg trails at National Trust Discover your nearest National Trust Easter trail at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/easter
Neighbours and communities across the United Kingdom are invited to share food and fun together at Coronation Big Lunches on Sunday 7th May in a nationwide act of celebration and friendship. From a cup of tea with a neighbour to a street party, a Coronation Big Lunch brings the celebrations to your local area and is a great way to get to know your community a little better. Thousands of events will take place in every corner of the UK this May as people take to their streets, gardens, parks and community spaces to join the Coronation celebrations and mark this historic occasion. There are Free downloadable resources available online by the Big Lunch team to help people and local communities start their Coronation Big Lunch planning. To give you a helping hand, here’s a few tips: Pick a time: You don’t have to have your Big Lunch at Lunchtme! If for various reasons, it’s proving trickey to get everyone together for a daytime lunch, how about a Lunar Lunch? If anyone is fasting during Ramadan, or working irregular shift patterns, the Lunar Lunch will bring people together after dark and you can feast your way into the night! Invite the neighbours: Got a local WhatsApp or Facebook group? Invite the neighbours and spread the word. Publicise your event locally and if you're not a member of Nextdoor yet, take a minute to sign up so you can connect with locals that way too. And of course, try to invite people personally, as you'll no doubt find people who want to help with the organising too! Hang the bunting: Make bunting using scraps of old material, plastic bags or the contents of your recycling box. You could ask others to make bits and link them all together. On the day, give the kids some chalk to decorate the pavement. Take a look at a few of our simple ideas for decorations. You could have a prize for the 'best dressed' home! Tickle the Tastebud: You could ask everyone to bring something to share, odd numbers bring savory, evens sweet, or keep it simple and safe and just ask people to bring their own lunch. If you have the time, take a look at some simple recipes shared online by Big Lunchers. Enjoy the day! Try to make sure that your entertainment, games and activities are suitable and safe for all. Set a time for lunch so that everyone comes out at the right moment. Organise some music or ask everyone to tune into the same radio station or open their windows, or see what local talent there is to organise a little live performance or sing along! attling the elements on Big Lunch day. Take plenty photos and selfies and most importantly, have fun! Fundraise at your Big Lunch Lots of people use their Big Lunch to raise awareness or funds for a cause close to their heart, be it for their own community group or a local asset such as a children's play area, or for a national charity. In 2022 a whopping £22 million pounds was raised at Big Lunch and Big Jubilee Lunch events across the UK, and the majority of that was for local charities and causes. After the party Once the bunting is down, don’t forget to share your story, using hastags like: #TheBigLunch and #TheCoronationBigLunch on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Oh, and this is the grown up bit... make sure you tidy up and take your rubbish home with you! The Coronation Big Lunch Join the nation in celebration and be part of history on Sunday May 7th! The Big Help Out is a national day of volunteering which is due to take place on May 8th, the Bank Holiday Monday of the Coronation weekend. The Big Help Out is all about inspiring people to volunteer for the first time if they never have before. It is hoped that thsi will mean there will be more people to call upon for volunteering in future. The Big Help Out has been developed by the Scouts and the Royal Voluntary Service, with the organisational skills of the Together Coalition. Jointly, the aim is to inspire a new whole generation of community volunteering. To encourage people to take the plunge and experience for themselves just how amazing volunteering can make you feel. Dozens of charities from across the United Kingdom will be taking part and they will be enthusiastically using the day to encourage as many people as they can to ‘Lend a Hand and help make a change.’ One of the key aims of the day is to make the option of volunteering easier and more accessible. Around 1 in 5 people have never been asked to volunteer, and many have no idea how to begin. The Big Help Out wants to encourage people to look more closely at volunteering and to giving serious thought to giving it a go themselves. People will be invited to join the work being undertaken to support their local areas and gain an understanding of how rewarding volunteering can be. It is also hoped that The Big Help Out will help to bring communities even closer than they currently are, as they unite and come together to create a lasting volunteering legacy from the celebrations of the Coronation Weekend. The Big Help Out is set to be one of the centrepieces of the nationwide celebrations for the Coronation of HM The King and HM The Queen Consort in May. We think it will indeed leave a lasting legacy of kindness from the historic weekend. The Big Help Out will give everyone an opportunity to join in. From rolling up your sleeves to helping a local group, to joining some of the UK’s best-known national charities. Monday May 8th will be your chance to get involved. Get involved in THE BIG HELP OUT Volunteering opportunities are as diverse as the communities we live in: from grassroots social action and helping out in a local voluntary organisation, to regular volunteering roles for a large charity or in the public sector. The Big Help Out will help us tell this story, especially for people who may not see volunteering as something for them. Sarah Vibert, NCVO CEO Volunteering has always been a huge part of what makes this country great. The Big Help Out will put volunteering centre stage for a day and give people who want to volunteer easy ways to join in. So please save the date and join us in your community. Bear Grylls OBE, Chief Scout 23 BIG HELP OUT/BIG LUNCH Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! BIG HELP OUT/BIG LUNCH 22
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Raring2go! WHATS ON 26 7th May Chorley 10K Whether you’re a regular runner, fun runner, or on a mission to get more active this year, why not register for the 2023 Chorley 10K or 2K Family.The Chorley 10k is a two lap course, starting and finishing on Market Street in Chorley Town Centre, with runners covering a route along Southport road and through Astley Park. The shorter family run will cover a 2k course, again starting on Market Street and travelling into the park before heading back into the town centre. For more information and to register. https://checkoutchorley.com/chorley10k/ Cuerden Valley Educational visits Education is a key part of the Trust’s objectives. They have a busy, well-established, proven education programme, and the Park is the only site in Lancashire that’s registered to provide River Studies. For school groups there is a charge per child and no charge for accompanying teachers and/or other adult helpers. Visits must be booked in advance. Please enquire by email or telephone and then return the booking form to confirm your visit and programme requirements. To book Please contact the Education Officer on 01772 324436 or by e-mailing to education@cuerdenvalleypark.org.uk 21st May Houghton tower Farmers Market Explore the finest produce Lancashire has to offer, from meat and cheese to delicious traditional pies. Choose from a mouth-watering selection of cakes, brownies and muffins, treat yourself to a coffee, and pick up some local gin or beer for later. Gates open 10am. Last entry 1:30pm. Admission on the door £2 per car, £2 per pedestrian group (up to 6), no need to book 27th - 28thMay War of The Roses at Houghton Tower The Sir John Saviles Household are back at Hoghton Tower for the third year running for two days of encampment, living history, demonstrations, drills and more! Great fun for all the family. The attendance of little knights in armour encouraged! A fun day for all the family. For further details www.hoghtontower.co.uk/specialevents/war-of-the-roses/ 28th May Music in the Park Worden Park Leyland Turn back the clock for a new festival, Music in the Park promises a lot, with some incredible acts from the 90s and early 2000s. This year’s acts include Peter Andre, Bananarama, Pat Sharp, Nik Kershaw and more! The festival is supported by food and drink stalls, with a special bar area for premium ticket holders. The event takes place in the towns Worden Park, a central location with woodland walks. While in the area you can visit the British Commercial Vehicle Museum to find out more about its rich history with motor manufacturing, or visit the iconic floating visitor village at Brockholes nature reserve to check out the local wildlife To book tickets and further details https://musicinthepark.live/event-2023/ 28th May Brockholes Car Boot Sale Car boot sales are a great way to recycle your treasures or pick up some bargains. Come along to Brockholes this summer for a morning of eco-friendly, guilt-free shopping. For further details https://www.brockholes.org/events June 2023 3rd June A Taste of Chorley A Taste of Chorley returns to Chorley Town Centre to once again showcase the great food and drink culture Chorley has to offer. The event will celebrate food and drink related activities, businesses and products that can be found in Chorley and surrounding areas. For further details https://checkoutchorley.com/atasteofchorley/ 11th June Tours Of Samlesbury Hall With Simon Entwistle Simon Entwistle will have the whole family enthralled with haunting tales of Samlesbury Hall. There was a surprisingly warm, non-stuffy atmosphere about the hall, in spite of its imposing exterior and partly gruesome history - cue our guide, Simon Entwistle’s passionate storytelling. Spooky and very entertaining.” The tour starts at 11am & 2pm Free entry For further details Checkout www.samlesburyhall.co.uk/things-to-do/events/p2 15th - 17th June Cuerden Beer Festival 40 beers plus cider and lager with live music in the Walled Orchard. Full details will be confirmed shortly. For further details contact Cuerden Valley Park Tel. 01772 3324436 17th June Leyland Festival The Festival is returning with a bang in 2023, A great free family event not to be missed, 25k+ attended in ‘22. Parade through Leyland at midday followed by fun activities for everyone on Worden Park, Leyland. Motor show, Dog show, bars food entertainment galore, free childrens activities, fun fair. For updates www.facebook. com/LeylandFestival/ 25th June-St Catherines Yellow Day – Yellow Day Garden Fete returns to St Catherine’s Park. Live entertainment, a variety of stalls, games, food and more, plus lots more to make this a fun-filled day out for all the family! Time 11am-4pm Lostock Lane Lostock Hall Preston Lancashire PR5 5XU For further details www. stcatherines.co.uk/shop/events/hospice-fundraising/ yellow-ribbon-day/ 25th June Classic car Show and Farmers Market at Houghton Tower Set at the historic Hoghton Tower with stunning views of the surrounding landscape making it a perfect day out. Classic Cars, Club Stands, Motorcycles, Light Commercials, Ex – Army and Classic 4×4’s. Trade stands, autojumble plus show arena on display on the event field. For further details checkout www.hoghtontower. co.uk/whats-on/ 27 LIGHTERLIFE MENTOR Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk IF I CAN DO IT, YOU CAN TOO After seeing my best friend lose 6 stone in 6 months I immediately started the Lighterlife programme. I was thrilled with the quick results but the unique element of Lighterlife is the CBT. This therapy helped me understand my relationship with food and it was only at that point I realised I used certain types of food when feeling certain emotions. I gave myself excuses to eat because I deserved it or because life was too short not to have those foods I called treats but I suddenly realised life was too short to remain obese or even overweight, I wanted to enjoy life at a healthier weight. Once I understood this I started working on behaviours that changed those habits and over time these became my new normal. I am now lighter than I was 25 years ago thanks to Lighterlife and I want to help you not just lose the weight but keep it off long term. I offer 1:1 appointments either face to face or virtually. I also have a very active, very supportive group of ladies and gents who are on their own Lighterlife journey which you can be a part of. We hold weekly CBT sessions online and I love to work with you personally to help you find a weight management solution that will not only help you lose the weight you want but keep it off long term. 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Lets go fly a kite up to the highest height! Now we don’t want to go too deep, but Kite Flying is great for kids to learn about physics, aerodynamics, weather and ecology (with the broadest of smiles on their faces. It’s also proven that flying a kite is brilliant at helping to develop better hand-eye coordination. Plus it’s the biggest thrill ever when the wind catches it and take it soaring away! Hold a family picnic in the park Picnics are a fun and way to help escape the daily routine of mealtime. An outdoor picnic in the park is a brilliantly simple way to make an everyday event that little bit different. Eating outdoors in a group can also foster better mental health and it’s been shown to improve the habits of fussy eaters! Feeding the ducks This is a great way in which to help your children get a better understanding of nature. Kids love watching a ducks heads bobbing up and down and are amazed at their speed in racing across water to capture that tiny square of bread that has been thrown in. Make a Mothers Day Card! There are plenty of resources available to help children make that extra special mothers day card this year. The look on Mums face when she opens the ‘hand made with love card’ is will be priceless. This is a great activity to do together to really make mum feel special. Puddle Jumping There’s no upper age limit here. For some reason, even adults derive enormous pleasure from putting on their wellies for a good old puddle splashing competition! Plant a spring garden (or just a plant) Capability Brown started somewhere, probably with his parents messing around planting a few things and look where he ended up! Gardening provides family fun time plus teaches valuable lessons about mother nature at work and how things grow. Get outside! Visit a farm and spot the spring babies! There is nothing as enchanting as a childs face as they watch a lamb take its first few faltering steps. Make sure you tell your children what is happening as it is happening and then prepare yourself for a relentless barrage of questions as they witness new life beginning in a very lovely setting... Get on your BIKE! Don’t panic, most kids won’t want to cycle for miles and miles. But they’ll love that feeling of speed, power and the wind rushing by them. Make sure they’re cycle proficient before taking them on public roads. Cycling is brilliant for physical and mental wellbeing! Play Tarzan - Climb a tree Add an eleemnt of competitiveness to a tree climb by inviting them to do their best impression of Tarzan! We mean his unqiue wailing noise and not his agility in jumping from vine to vine or from tree to tree! Physical fun and a sense of achievement. Walk on an empty beach! If you’re lucky enough to live within a relative short drive of a beach, this is one for you.Your kids will marvel at the fact that apart from a dog walker in the distance and possibly a boat off shore, you guys have the entire beach to yoursleves. Enjoy it! 1 3 2 7 6 8 9 10 4 5 10 fun Spring family activities to try! 29 raring2go.co.uk 28
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Fresh air, seasonal activities and superb wildlife! • Easter events • Adventure play area • Seasonal activities for the whole family • Tasty treats in our brilliant cafe • Wonderful wildlife Explore Brockholes this spring M6 Junction 31 Preston Plan your visit at brockholes.org Please check online before you visit for up-to-date visitor information.
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