Lancashire Time Credits Guide

Welcome to Lancashire Time Credits!

Thank you for giving your time to help out your community. You can use Lancashire Time Credits to take part in different activities in and around Chorley. There are also other time credit programmes running across the country in London, Wiltshire, West Norfolk and Wales so you can spend your time credits at activities in these programmes too. For more information about these, go to www.justaddspice.org. You should have received at least one time credit as a way of saying thank you for giving your time.

Heres how it works:

Earning time credits Spending time credits

You give 1 hour of time

You receive 1 time credit

You can spend your time credit to take part in activities

to help your community

worth 1 hour

Your organisations time credit lead will have a list of all the different ways that you can earn time credits at that organisation and in the local community. If youre not already involved in volunteering but would like to get involved, and earn time credits you can contact Angela Barrago the facilitator for time credits in Chorley.

Email: angela@justaddspice.org Office: 01257 515902 Mobile: 07462595121

www.facebook.com/LancashireTimeCredits Twitter: @lancstimecredit

Ways to earn Time Credits

You can earn time credits by giving your time to support the following community groups and organisations.
Arts partnership Astley Walled Gardeners Brothers of Charity Central Lancashire Community Restart Chorley Childrens Centres Chorley & District Carnival Chorley Council Health Walk Leaders Chorley Council Sports & Leisure Team Chorley Council Rangers Chorley FM Chorley Lifestyle Centre Chorley Little Theatre Chorley MS Society Chorley Older Peoples Forum Chorley Panthers Chorley Peer Support Recovery Group Cotswold Supported Housing Creative Network Duke Street Childrens Centre Friends of The Anderton Centre Friends of Astley Hall Friends of Astley Park Genesis Wellbeing Centre Healthier Living Help Direct Chorley Homestart Chorley & South Ribble Lancashire County Council Libraries Lancashire County Council Museums Lancashire County Council Adult Social Care Services Lancashire MIND Lancashire TAAG Lancashire West Citizens Advice Bureaux Lancashire Youth Offending Team Living Waters Storehouse Tatton Community Centre Voice for All Wordsworth Terrace

Good to know
Anyone can earn and spend time credits through any organisation that is part of the network 1 hour of time given = 1 hour of activities There are all sorts of earning and spending activities and new ones are being added all the time! To find out more and share your ideas you can speak to your local time credits facilitator, Angela Barrago on: Email: angela@justaddspice.org Office: 01257 515902 Mobile: 07462595121 www.facebook.com/LancashireTimeCredits Twitter: @lancstimecredit

You can spend your Time Credits in different ways:

The organisation where you gave your time

Another organisation in your community Another part of the time credits network in the UK

A local leisure service or business To say thank you to a neighbour for helping you

Read on to find out where you can spend time credits in Chorley
Page 6-9 Page 11 & 31 Page 11-12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 14 Page 14 Page 16-17 Page 17 & 21 Page 18 Page 19 Page 21-24 Page 25 Page 26-29 Page 30 Well-being Activities and Treatments Community Activity Taster Sessions Lunch Activities Transport Astley Hall Tours Room Hire Guided Walks Live Music Dancing Theatre, Shows & Comedy Lancashire Adult Learning Courses Sports & Leisure Childrens Play Museums Libraries

Chorley Panthers
Where is it? Chisnall Playing Fields, Chisnall Lane, Coppull, PR7 5EA What is it? Rugby League Club Contact details: 01257 481651
http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/chorleypanthersrlfc

CHORLEY PANTHERS RUGBY LEAGUE

Facebook: Official Chorley Panthers RLFC Facebook Group Twitter: @ChorleyPanthers What can I spend my credits on? 1 time credit = 1 physiotherapy session Wednesdays, between 6-9.00pm How to book: Each session is half an hour. To make an appointment text Laura on 07814 645907. Please mention time credits and give her a brief outline of your injury. Laura provides treatment to injured rugby players. Having obtained a degree in Sports Therapy at Edge Hill in 2009 Laura has been treating All manner of injuries mainly related to rugby league. About Chorley Panthers Rugby League Club: Chorley Panthers provides opportunities to participate in the sport of rugby league. They have 18 teams, male and female from 4 years to Masters Rugby. The club have 5 pitches (one floodlit) a clubhouse, gymnasium, 9 changing rooms and a treatment room.

Holistic Enlightenment
Where is it? 14 Crown St, PR7 1DX What is it? Massage and holistic therapy spa Contact details: 01257 279123 info@chorleyholistics.co.uk, www.chorleyholistics.co.uk What can I spend my credits on? 1 time credit = 1 hour of reflexology Reflexology involves the application of pressure to specific points, known as reflexes, on the feet and hands to encourage the body to heal from within. How to book: Bookings should be done by telephone. Opening hours are 10:00am5:00pm, Monday to Friday. If you have any medical conditions, please notify Holistic Enlightenment at the time of booking. About Holistic Enlightenment: Nicola and Louise trained together as holistic therapists. They are fully qualified in anatomy and physiology, aromatherapy, reflexology, body massage and holistic facials.

Truly Therapeutic
Where is it? 7 St Georges Street, Chorley, PR7 2AA What is it? Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre Contact details: 01257 367433 trulytherapeutic@hotmail.co.uk www.trulytherapeutic.co.uk www.facebook.com/pages/Truly-Therapeutic What can I spend my credits on? 1 time credit = 1 hour Pilates Taster Session Monday 7:30- 8:30pm, Thursday 6- 7:00pm, Friday Morning 10-11am How to book: Call or email Truly Therapeutic using the details above. Bookings cant be made any more than a week in advance. Participants are asked to come to the centre 15 minutes before their session for a friendly chat with staff about any medical needs they may have and what they are hoping to get from the class. About Truly Therapeutic: Truly Therapeutic have over 10 years experience of offering advanced assessment and diagnosis of all musculoskeletal pain and injuries. They are passionate that all patients receive specific, individually tailored, high quality evidence based treatment.

Clever Cuts
Where is it? 12 Gillibrand Walks, Chorley PR7 2EZ What is it? Hairdressers Contact details: 01257 272704

What can I spend my credits on? Conditioning Treatment and Blow Dry Wednesdays and Thursdays 10am-5pm 1 Time Credit How to book: To book please telephone Diane on 01257 272704 or call into the salon. About Clever Cuts: Diane has over 5 years of experience and is a NVQ level 3 qualified hair stylist, she has gained vast knowledge through extensive training which enables her to deliver high quality services to the client.

Duxbury Park Golf Club

Where is it? Duxbury Hall Rd, Chorley PR7 4AS What is it? Golf Course Contact details: t: 01257 265380 w: www.glendalegolf.co.uk

What can I spend my credits on? 4 Time Credits= A game on the 18 hole course 2 Time Credits= A game on the 9 hole course 1 Time Credit = A game on the Par 3 Academy course How to book: Places are subject to availability, so simply call in advance to book a tee- off time. Golf shoes are not mandatory and a small amount of golf equipment is available for hire. All abilities are welcome, and the par 3 course is particularly suitable to beginners. Free parking is also available. About Duxbury Park Golf Club: Duxbury Championship Golf course is set in the historic grounds of the Old Duxbury Estate. As well as a range of courses, the venue also features a stylish function area and outdoor seating, serving quality catering in beautiful surroundings!

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Chorley Lifestyle Centre

Where is it? 22 Gillibrand Street Chorley, PR7 2EJ What is it? Community Centre Contact details 01257 267293 www.ageuk.org.uk/lancashire/local-directory1/chorley-lifestyle-centre/ What can I spend my credits on? Taster sessions and activities for the over 50s. When

Activity

No.of time credits

1 2 1 1 1 2

One to One computer lessons Art Classes Caf/Games Morning One to One Internet and Email Lessons Life-long Song. Singing Session Monthly Luncheon Club

Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Thursdays 1st Thursday Monthly 2nd Friday Monthly 12.30pm

Activities are usually in the mornings and over midday, for specific times please check with Ruth or Gill on 01257 267293. How to book: Call Ruth or Gill on 01257 267293, and tell them youd like to book a taster session with your time credits. About Age UK: Age UK is a local charity dedicated to helping older people to have valued and fulfilling lives. They provide information, support services and social activities to help older people to live their lives to the full. Chorley Lifestyle Centre is delivered in partnership with The Brothers of Charity. It is based on Gillibrand Street in Chorley and is open every day of the week to provide a service to the over 50's. Refreshments including hot snacks and hot lunches are available to purchase.
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Living Waters Church

Where is it? 33-45 Bolton St, Chorley PR7 3AB What is it? A church who engage with their local community Contact details: 01257 260050 www.lwchurch.co.uk www.facebook.com/LWStorehouse What can I spend my credits on? Taking Time Out Timeout is chance for reflection away from the hustle and bustle of the week. It offers you an opportunity to take an hour out of your busy day to come and enjoy a short 30 minute midweek service followed by a delicious homemade lunch from our Connect Cafe 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month from 11.30am to 1pm 1 Time Credit About Living Waters Church: Living Waters Church run a number of projects and aim to connect with the local community. Their projects and local services include: The Connect Caf, Tuesday and Fridays Chorley Street Pastors Living Waters Storehouse Mission Work Overseas A range of services for all members of the community

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Central Lancashire Dial-a-Ride

Where is it? Unit 3 Lower Healey Business Park, Froom Street, Chorley. PR6 9AR What is it? A door to door bus service that operates in the Chorley and South Ribble area Contact details: 01257 260488 What can I spend my time credits on? Return trip from Chorley to Preston
Activity Times and date No. of credits required 2

Return trip to Preston from Chorley (9.30am door to door pick-up from Chorley, return from Preston at 2pm door to door drop off.)

15th January 29th January 12th February 26th February 12th March 26th March 9th April 23rd April

How to book: Call dial-a-ride on 01257 260488 and state that youd like to book the trip to Preston using time credits. About dial-a-ride: The dial-a-ride service is available to everyone in the Chorley and South Ribble area that doesnt have access to a car and cannot use public transport easily, either through mobility problems or because no suitable service is available. You can use the service for visiting friends, shopping, social activities, or to access educational activities and employment. All mini-buses are wheelchair accessible and run Monday to Friday between 9am-9.30pm. Dial-a-ride also do trips to a range of places such as Southport, Boundary Mill and Garden Centres and trips on request for days out for groups.

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Chorley Council - Parks and Open Spaces

Where is it? Astley Park, Astley Hall and Yarrow valley Country Park What is it? Range of parks and open space activities Contact details: Please see below What can I spend my credits on? Tours, walks and room hire Activity Times Dates No. of Credits required
Guided Tour of Astley Hall Guided Ranger Walks at Yarrow Valley Rental of the Coach House Activity Space 10am 12.30 1.30pm Please call to confirm availability First Saturday Monthly First Thursday Monthly 1 1 1 credit= 1 hour (min. 2 hours hire)

Tours of Astley Hall To book on to a guided tour, call Amy or Emily on 01257 515926. Mention that youre booking with Time Credits. Places are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis. Only the ground floor is wheelchair and pushchair accessible. Chorley's famous Astley Hall Museum and Art Gallery is often referred to as the 'Jewel in Chorley's crown' and features among the Simon Jenkins book 'Britain's Best 1,000 Houses'. Guided Ranger Walks No need to book, just come and learn more about Yarrow Valley Country Park on a guided walk with Chorley Councils Rangers. The walk lasts about an hour and can be tailored to most abilities. Meet at Yarrow Valley Country Park Visitor Centre, off Birkacre Road, Chorley, PR7 3QL. Please come dressed for the weather conditions, wearing sturdy footwear. Route includes steps and stiles. Coach House Activity Space The Coach House is a great meeting or activity space, to book call Amy or Emily on 01257 515926 and state that you would like to book the Coach House using time credits. Space at the Coach House is subject to availability. Please call no more than 10 working days in advance of the required date.
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The Creative Network

Where is it? Across Central Lancashire What is it? A network that brings creative people and groups together Contact Details Nigel Stewart, nigel@creatives-network.co.uk , tel: 07883181978 http://www.creatives-network.co.uk/ What can I spend my time credits on? Activity Times Dates Number of Credits required
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Chorley Live, Live Music across 40 Venues in Chorley

Friday and Saturday 7pm 11pm

4th and 5th October

About The Creative Network The Creative Network was set up in 2011 to bring creative people in the North West Together. The network aims to facilitate networking support and collaboration in creativity, in the widest possible sense. Their live music events bring communities alive over two evenings, and Chorleys event follows successful live events in both Leyland and Penwortham but bigger!! How to Book Access to the venues is by wristband only and these can be obtained in exchange for 8 time credits at Chorley Councils Reception on Union Street in Chorley Under 12s go free.

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The Arts Partnership

Where is it? Chorley Community Centre Railway Street, Chorley, PR7 2TZ What is it? Community Arts Organisation Contact details 01257 277703 www.theartspartnership.co.uk What can I spend my credits on? Activity
Music, Art, Dance and Drama Class
for Children and Young People Age 5+

Times
6-7.30pm

Dates
Thursdays

No. of Credits
2

Tea Dance Live Music

1.30 3pm 7-11pm

First Tuesday Monthly Friday 7th February Friday 4th April 2014 Friday 6th June 2014 Friday 5th September 2014 Friday 7th November 2014 Friday 12th December 2014

2 4

How to book: Contact Michelle on 01257 277703 and mention that you are using Time Credits to book. About the Arts Partnership: The Arts Partnership is a Charity founded in 1999 by a group of like-minded people who wanted more people to be involved in the Arts. They offer a range of dance, drama and music classes for young people and adults of all abilities and produce plays and shows throughout the year.

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Chorley Little Theatre

Where is it? Dole Lane, Chorley PR7 2RL What is it? Theatre and Cinema Contact details 01257 264362 www.chorleylittletheatre.com What can I spend my credits on? 3 Time Credits = entry to one of the following shows
Title Type of show e.g film/comedy/musical/ play etc Chorley Youth Theatre present Family-friendly play Jacqueline Wilsons Bad Girls Date

Alex Horne CADOS present Breaking The Code Mitch Benn Tom Wrigglesworth JonJo and the KerrTakers CADOS present The 39 Steps Robin Ince CADOS present The Little Shop of Horrors

Stand-up Comedy True-life Play Stand-up Comedy Stand-up Comedy Music Play (Comic Thriller) Stand-up Comedy Musical

Chorley Youth Theatre present Musical Disneys The Little Mermaid

Friday 17th January 7.30pm Saturday 18th January 7.30pm Saturday 8th February 8pm Monday 24th Thursday 27th February, 7.30pm Saturday 8th March 8pm Saturday 15th March 8pm Saturday 22nd March 7.30pm Monday 28th April Thursday 1st May, 7.30pm Thursday 15th May 8pm Monday 23rd Wednesday 25th June, 7.30pm Wednesday 16th July 7.30pm

How to book:
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Time credit places are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis only for the performances listed. Seats must be booked in advance by calling the box office on 01257 264362 or drop in at Malcolms Musicland, Baptist Chapel, Chapel Street, Chorley. You can also purchase tickets directly from the box office when its open. About Chorley Little Theatre: Originally opened as Chorleys first electric cinema in 1910, Chorley Little Theatre has become a thriving arts venue in the centre of the town. Since 1960 it has been owned and operated by the amateur dramatics group CADOS, who have been putting on high-quality productions for over 75 years. CADOS present at least 6 productions per season.

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Lancashire Adult Learning

Where is it? Courses are held in community venues across Lancashire including community centres and halls, schools and libraries What is it? Lancashire Adult Learning is Lancashire County Councils adult education service. They provide a wide range of courses for adults catering for a diverse range of needs and interests across Lancashire, enabling thousands of adult learners in Lancashire to gain new skills, knowledge, interests and qualifications, and help people lead more fulfilling lives and develop their careers. Contact details: Please call on 0845 600 1331 or visit their website www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning

What can I spend my credits on? 1 time credit = 1 hour of class time
With hundreds of courses on offer theres bound to be something to interest you Languages, IT, Arts and Crafts, Healthy Living, History and much more. Below is a small selection of what's on offer starting in January 2014.
Course Title Day Time Date Number Venue of Weeks 4 Albany Academy 3 Bishop Rawstorne C of E Academy 3 Chorley Library 4 Euxton Community Centre & Annexe 8 Lostock Hall Academy
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Number of Time Credits=Number of hours of class Time 8

Grow Your Own Vegetables Make The Most Of Your Tablet Computer Buy & Sell On Ebay Criminology Introduction

Tue

Wed

6:30- 28/01/14 8.30p m 6:30- 05/02/14 8.30p m 1-3pm 07/03/14 6-8pm 17/06/14

Fri Tue

6 8

Watercolour Painting

Wed

6:30- 29/01/14 8.30p

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Beginners Flower Arranging For Beginners Japanese Language & Culture Short Story Writing

Wed

m 1-3pm 29/01/14

Wed

6-8pm 05/03/14

Mon

6:30- 27/01/14 8.30p m 10am- 23/01/14 12pm

Italian Beginners Stage 1 Portuguese Beginners Stage 1 Soft Furnishings & Upholstery Reiki I

Thu

Mon

Thu

6:30- 20/01/14 8.30p m 1-3pm 01/05/14

8 United Reformed Church Hall Chorley 3 Woodlands Conference Centre 3 Euxton Community Centre & Annexe 8 Euxton Community Centre & Annexe 8 Albany Academy 8 Croston Old School 8 Global Renewables Education Centre

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16

16

16

Mon

10am- 03/02/14 12pm

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Not sure what course is best for you? Lancashire Adult Learning Information, Advice and Guidance team is available to discuss your needs and requirements, and help find the right course for you. Theyre committed to ensuring that your learning experience is enjoyable and of the highest quality. They will provide you with the support necessary to successfully complete your course and can give you information and advice about how to progress further. For more information, please call us on 0845 600 1331 or visit our website www.lancashire.gov.uk/adultlearning or pick up their latest Courses Guide. Please note: Time Credits are not accepted to pay for examination or registration fees for qualifications, please ask for further details.

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Chorley Council Sports & Leisure Activities

Where is it? Venues across Chorley What is it? Range of sport and leisure activities Contact details 01257 51515, contact@chorley.gov.uk What can I spend my credits on? Sports & Leisure Activities Over-50s activities
Activity Short Tennis for Beginners (10 weeks) Dance Classes for Beginners (8 weeks starts 14th January) Tai Chi for beginners (10 week course start date TBC) 50+ Recreational Badminton (starts 11th November) Zumba Gold (10 week course start date tbc) 50+ Golf 4 Balls Blackpool Tower Ballroom Trip When? 10.30am-12pm Mondays Tuesdays 1.302.30pm Fridays 1.30-2.30pm Mondays 7-8pm 1.30-2.30pm Mondays, Dec to Jan 10-11am 22nd January 11am5pm No. of time credits 15 8 10 1 10 1 6

Activities for other age groups

Activity Run Lancashire Chorley (all ages) All Seasons Leisure Centre Door Step Sports Club Clayton Green Door Steps Sports Club Times 4.15 pm Wednesdays No. of time credits 1 Venue Chorley Town Hall, Market Street, Chorley PR7 1DP

Saturdays 2 Start Date TBC Saturdays 2 Start Date TBC

All Seasons Leisure Centre Water St, Chorley PR7 1EX, Clayton Green Sports Centre Clayton Green Rd, Chorley, Lancashire PR6 7TL
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How to book: To book or to find out more information about any of the activities, call Chorley Council on 01257 515151.

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Active Nation Sports & Leisure Activities

Where is it? Venues across Chorley What is it? Range of sport and leisure activities Contact details: www.activenation.org.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/activenationchorley Twitter: www.twitter.com/activenationcho What can I spend my credits on? 1 time credit = access to sports & leisure activities

All Seasons Leisure Centre Water Street, Chorley, Lancashire. PR7 1EX 01257 515000
Activity Gym one to one induction 1 hour gym use Swimming Zumba Core Conditioning Times 10am 4pm Monday-Friday 10am 4pm Monday-Friday (one to one induction required first) 10am 4pm Monday-Friday 12.30-1.15pm Mondays 12.15 -1pm Thursdays No. of time credits 1 1 1 1 1

How to book: Please book for the gym or classes by contacting the main reception on 01257 515000. Booking ahead for swimming isnt required.

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Clayton Green Leisure Centre Clayton Green Road, Clayton Green, Chorley PR6 7TL 0300 0200 136
Activity Gym one to one induction 1 hour gym use Times 10am 4pm Monday-Friday 10am 4pm Monday-Friday (one to one induction required first) 10 11am Tuesdays 10 - 11am Fridays No. of credits 1 1

Health Walk Body combat

1 1 1 1

How to book: Please book for the gym or classes by contacting our main reception on 0300 0200 136. Brinscall Swimming Pool Lodge Bank, Brinscall PR6 8QU 01254 830453

Activity Swimming

Times 10 4pm Monday-Friday

No. of time credits 1

How to book: No need to book, just turn up during swimming times. About Active Nation Centres: The friendly teams of experts at Active Nation leisure venues are dedicated to supporting you into an enjoyable and healthy lifestyle. Facilities offer something for all ages and abilities. Clayton Green Leisure Centre also offers a sports hall, squash courts, dance studio, meeting room and pre-school while All Seasons Leisure Centre offers a sports hall, practice hall, squash courts, crche and nursery.

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Puddletown Pirates at Botany Bay

Where is it? Canal Mill, Botany Brow, Chorley PR6 9AF What is it? Activity Play Centre Contact details: 01257231687 www.puddletownpirates.co.uk What can I spend my credits on? 1 time credit = 1 hour of play, Monday to Friday Children must be between 1 and 11 years old, maximum height is 4ft 11in. Maximum 2 hours play per user. About Puddletown Pirates: Puddletown Pirates is a childrens indoor play centre situated at the heart of Botany Bay Mill. A mixture of ball pools, scramble nets, Skull Island and the giant galleon pirate ship makes for a great childrens fun centre every day of the week whilst you relax over a cup of coffee! Dont forget that parking is free and children under one play for free!

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Lancashire Museums
Where are they? Lancashire County Council has 12 museums across the county. Free to access; Lancaster City Museum The Museum of Lancashire

What can I spend my credits on?

1 time credit = access to any of the following museums Clitheroe Castle Museum Helmshore Mills Textile Museum Queen Street Mill Textile Museum Gawthorpe Hall Lancaster Castle Judges Lodgings Cottage Museum Lancaster Maritime Museum Fleetwood Museum Contact details: Contact details for each museum listed separately. For general enquiries call 01772 534061 museums.enquiries@lancashire.gov.uk www.lancashire.gov.uk/museums Cottage Museum

15 Castle Hill , Lancaster, LA1 1YJ 01524 32808 cottagemuseum@lancashire.gov.uk About Cottage Museum:

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Cottage museum offers an intriguing glance into typical cottage life 200 years ago. Its a very small museum and just round the corner from judges lodgings. Open from Easter to October.

Clitheroe Castle Musuem

Castle Hill, Clitheroe BB7 1BA 01200 424568 clitheroecastle@lancashire.gov.uk About Clitheroe Castle Museum: Clitheroe castle is great for families. Set in a park with an activity play area just outside. This area gives access to the (ruined) castle. There are activities for children within the museum itself. Clitheroe Castle is of particular interest to anyone keen to know more about the history of the local area, the Normans, castles, and geology. There is a caf and shop, disabled access, parking and facilities. Non-disabled parking is in town, a short walk up a steep hill to the museum and castle.

Lancaster Castle

Castle Hill, Lancaster LA1 1YJ 01524 64998 lancastercastle@lancashire.gov.uk About Lancaster Castle: Lancaster Castle is great if youre interested in crime and punishment. Its law courts are still in use. Its a great way to learn something about Lancashire history including the 'witch' trials and executions, and castles and heraldry. The Castle offers an exciting cell 'lock in' experience though not suitable for anyone who doesn't like the dark! Standard, timed, guided tours only. Open all year round.

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Shop, no caf (but close to city cafes). Visitor toilets available and there is limited disabled parking and access. The Castle is close to Lancaster train station. Lancaster Maritime Museum

St George's Quay, Lancaster LA1 1RB 01524 382264 lancastermaritimemuseum@lancashire.gov.uk About Lancaster Maritime Museum: Lancaster Maritime Museum is great for anyone interested in ships and the sea or trade and travel. Its also interesting if youd like to learn more about Morecambe and Lancaster history. There is a caf and shop, disabled access, and free on street parking.

Fleetwood Museum

Queens terrace, Fleetwood FY7 6BT 01253 876621 fleetwoodmuseum@lancashire.gov.uk About Fleetwood Museum: Very informative about the town of Fleetwood, fishing and maritime history. Fleetwood Museum has a cafe, shop and free street parking. Please note there is no disabled access. Open from the 1st April.

Helmshore Mills Textile Museum

Holcombe Road, Helmshore, nr. Haslingden BB4 4NP 01706 226459 or 218838 Helmshoremuseum@lancashire.gov.uk
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About Helmshore Mills textile Museum: A former mill which is partly still working. There are fantastic demonstrations very interesting for all sorts of reasons; Lancashire history, historic machinery, textiles. There is a cafe, shop, disabled access and free parking.

Queen Street Mill textile Museum

Briercliffe, Harle Syke, Burnley, 01282 412555 queenstreetmill@lancashire.gov.uk About Queen Street Mill Textile Museum
Queens Street is a former mill with mill chimney. Parts of the mill are still working. It has impressive coal fired boilers, a working steam engine, and a weaving shed of over 300 Lancashire Looms. Open from 4th March it has a cafe and shop, disabled access and free parking.

Gawthorpe Hall

Padiham, nr Burnley, 01282 771004 gawthorpehall@lancashire.gov.uk About Gawthorpe Hall

Gawthorpe Hall is fascinating if youre interested in historic buildings and their interiors or textiles and embroidery. Youll see some excellent sewing and embroidery examples from the Lancashire Civil War and Victorian periods

Judges Lodgings

Church Street, Lancaster LA1 1YJ, 01524 32808 judgeslodgings@lancashire.gov.uk

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About Judges Lodgings:

The Judges Lodgings has a lovely historic interior and traditional furniture. If youre interested in old and modern toys, games and play, youll find this museum fascinating. It also houses the Museum of Childhood on the top floor. Its open from Good Friday to October and has a small cafe and shop. There is no disabled access or parking, but parking can be found in the city car parks.

Libraries
Where are they? Adlington, Chorley, Coppull, Clayton Green, Eccleston and Euxton. Contact details: See below What can I spend my credits on? 1 time credit = CD rental 2 time credits = DVD rental Adlington Library Railway Road, Adlington, Chorley, PR6 9RG Chorley Central Library Union Street, Chorley, PR7 1EB Coppull Library Spendmore Lane, Chorley, PR7 5DF Clayton Green Library Clayton Green Business Park, Library Road, Clayton-Le-Woods, Chorley, PR6 7EN Eccleston Library Carrington Centre, 268 The Green, Eccleston, Chorley, PR7 5TE Euxton Library 9 St Marys Gate, Euxton, Chorley, PR7 6AH

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Chorley FM
Where is it? Railway House, Railway Street Chorley What is it? Community Radio Station Contact Details: Barbara 07703 653671 timecredits@chorley.fm What can I spend my time credits on? Radio Station Experience - 2 Time Credits On weekdays between 12pm and 6pm, members can spend 2 hours with a radio presenter where they will experience what happens during a live radio show and see how a show is put together, including the technical processes involved. Community Radio Training - 4 Time Credits Members who have enjoyed the radio experience and are interested in learning more about working in radio can attend a 4 hour training session, which will offer a more detailed introduction to radio up to Level 1. Community Notice Board Opportunity - 4 Time Credits Weekday afternoons between 12pm and 3pm, Community Groups can learn how to record their own information commercial promoting their group or organisation, with the help of a presenter working alongside them. The finished commercial will then be played on air at intervals throughout the following week. How to book: To book any of the above activities, email Chorley FM on timecredits@chorley.fm or tel: Barbara on 07703653671 About Chorley FM Chorley FM is run entirely by volunteers. We are a community radio station in the heart of Chorley and World Famous by name. We have been broadcasting since 2006. We welcome community and charity groups to the station. Our training programme is led by experienced trainers who offer a wide range of skills in media to all ages. Come along and see how a radio station works and its role in the community
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