Tonight we will hear the fascinating story of Jeremiah Horrocks from Much Hoole near Preston, who was known as the Father of British Astronomy. He was the only person to […]
This event is free to everyone, not just members. The formal meeting will be followed by some activity – more details to follow.
‘A Lancashire Garland ‘ Sid Calderbank has been collecting and preserving the Lancashire heritage for over 40 years. Through an easy going and confident delivery, he sings songs and reads poems […]
Please note, the date/time has yet to be confirmed. There is likely to be an additional cost for this visit. The Exchange (the former Apollo Cinema and Tiggis’ restaurant) is […]
This is the story of the life and times of Phil Baker, the former station manager for Chorley FM. Discover how Phil qualified to take on that role and what […]
Details to follow.
In 1927 a total eclipse of the sun, a rare and amazing sight, was observable from North Wales to the North East coast of England. It was the first total […]
Hidden away in a Victorian mill in Lancashire is a remarkable little soap factory where transparent glycerine soap is still made using traditional methods, antique hand-operated and foot-powered equipment, and […]
Our speaker, Malcolm, was a former Brindle reporter for the Chorley Guardian (1996 to 2006) and is now a published author. We will let you know the details of his […]
The “Canary Girls” were women who worked in munition factories during World War I and World War II, earning their name because toxic chemicals like TNT and cordite caused chemical […]