Many thanks to my friend Олександр for sending some special souvenirs from #Ukraine - flags, embroidery and book. He works hard to gather supplies from across Europe and distribute it 🫡 Chorley & District Support for Ukraine chorleyukraineunit.org 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇦 #ukraineunit #Chorley

Ten years ago today we transformed the front of Euxton Community Centre and proudly unveiled Euxton War Memorial 🫡 The War Memorial now stands as a landmark of Remembrance in the village 🇬🇧 #Euxton #Chorley #warmemorial #localhistory #armedforcescommunity Euxton Council

Another post to acknowledge the 10th anniversary of the unveiling of Euxton War Memorial 🫡 The turnout from the public was incredible. Family of the people honoured, Veterans, Serving Personnel, Pipers and we even had a salute from an aeroplane flying over 🇬🇧 #Euxton #Chorley

Myself & Cllr O'Donnell on the field during #Adlington Carnival to speak to residents on behalf of Adlington Town Council and to raise awareness of my Mayoral Charity 🔔 You can find out more by clicking this link ⬇️ justgiving.com/crowdfunding/s… #adlingtontowncouncil #Chorley #Lancashire

Two views looking down Railway Road, Adlington. Just to the left out of view is the building that was once the offices of Adlington Urban District Council and is now a children's nursery. #Adlington #Chorley #Lancashire #localhistory

The Chorley & District War Memorial in Astley Park (itself a War Memorial), Chorley, before the refurbishment of the Chorley Roll of Honour in the background. Chorley Council War Memorials Trust #astleypark #Chorley #Lancashire #warmemorial #localhistory #armedforcescommunity

Many thanks to the Chorley Guardian for a great feature about the recent Armed Forces Day Concert at Chorley Town Hall. Lots of local history and military music 🎶 🫡 #Chorley #localhistory #armedforcescommunity #armedforcesday Leyland Band Chorley Council South Ribble Borough Council

100 years ago, my Gt G'dad was on the committee of Veterans that organised the first #Adlington Carnival after #WW1 🫡 It was an honour for me to set off last weeks Carnival parade as Town Mayor of Adlington 🇬🇧 #Adlington #Chorley #Lancashire #community #adlingtoncarnival

Queen Victoria looking out towards the sunrise from behind the Pennines. The larger than life size stone statue of Queen #Victoria was created by Leonard Fairclough of #Adlington to acknowledge her Golden Jubilee in 1887. #Chorley #Lancashire #localhistory

Not all uniformed service during the war was rewarded with a medal 📜 Here is a #WW2 Home Guard Service Certificate awarded to Sydney Wilkinson Swann from #Chorley: 1922-1994 🇬🇧 Details about my Mayor of #Adlington charity ⬇️ justgiving.com/crowdfunding/s… #localhistory #warmemorial

Yesterday we provided International Aid Trust with another full van load of supplies from the 'Ukraine Unit' donation centre in #Chorley. There was hardly any space left. Definitely the most rewarding jigsaw puzzle! Chorley & District Support for Ukraine 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇦 #ukraineunit

#WW1 unknown Soldier postcard by a #Chorley photographer. Likely from the Army Service Corps but sadly no details on the reverse. Support #Adlington St Paul's War Memorial Tower restoration. Find out more ⬇️ justgiving.com/crowdfunding/s… #localhistory #armedforcescommunity #Lancashire

River Douglas from the bridge opposite Pincroft. Greater Manchester if you head off to the left and Lancashire to the right. #adlington #Chorley #Lancashire

Last month we had a great evening celebrating Armed Forces Day in a packed Lancastrian at #Chorley Town Hall. I am raising money in support of the restoration of St Paul's War Memorial Tower in #Adlington. You can find out more by clicking this link ⬇️ justgiving.com/crowdfunding/s…

🦁 Come on Lionesses! ⚽️ I wonder what Chorley Ladies from a hundred years ago, would think of the game today! #Chorley #Lancashire #localhistory #chorleyfc #lionesses #euro2025 Chorley FC ChorleyFcWomen England Lionesses

Chorley & District War Memorial at Astley Park, circa 1970s, and a more recent view with the Chorley Roll of Honour wall in the foreground and Conflict Honours wall in the background. 🇬🇧 #Chorley #Lancashire #armedforcescommunity #warmemorial #astleypark Chorley Council

On this day in 1879, the new Chorley Town Hall was opened. Commemorative medallions were made and given to dignitaries and school children. The original Town Hall remained opposite and for a short while, #Chorley had two Town Halls. Chorley Council #localhistory #Lancashire

On this day (4th Aug) in 1914, GB entered what would become #WW1. On this poignant day, I'm pleased to have been able to bring 'home' the medals of another #Chorley Soldier. Joseph Brown 16th Lancers. He was just 18. 🇬🇧 #Lancashire #localhistory #armedforcescommunity #lancers

At the same time as us delivering an Ambulance to #Ukraine last month, we we also delivered a special parcel of laptops. I have received word that they are now with the right people 🫡 Chorley & District Support for Ukraine chorleyukraineunit.org 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇦 #ukraineunit #Chorley

If you don't go this way, you might not have noticed these stone plaques on the gate posts off Chorley Road, at the entrance to King George's Playing Field, the 'Top Rec'. A little bit of local history 🙂 #Adlington #Chorley #Lancashire #localhistory Adlington Town Council