Community in Leyland celebrate Lancashire’s culture

Progress Housing’s annual Cultural and Community Celebration event at Leyland Methodist Church. Pic: Paul Heyes

A social housing provider has brought the community together in Leyland to celebrate the county’s culture.

Progress Housing Group held a Community Celebration Event at Leyland Methodist Church Hall, inviting people to share their stories and talents from around the world.

The High Sherriff of Lancashire, Jim Carter, and Mayor of South Ribble, Peter Mullineaux, opened the event, along with Jacqui De-Rose, the Group’s Chief Executive.

Jacqui said: “I would like to thank everyone who has come to celebrate with us and gave up their time to share their passions.

“This was our fourth Cultural and Community Celebration and every time it is a brilliant day with lots for people to see and join in with. We should all be proud of our community.”

Stone the Crows Morris dancers. Pic: Paul Heyes Photography

Guests joined in with the pom pom exercise and Stone The Crows entertained people with Morris dancing. There were also songs from Pink Vintage, Irish music with Chorley Cakes Ceilidh Band, and a colourful display from Rhythm Carnival Dance Troupe.

The Mayor of South Ribble, Peter Mullineaux, added: “I’d like to thank Progress Housing Group for organising an event where so many people could attend and get involved. It’s an event we should have a lot more of and I hope everyone enjoyed the day.”

One of the group’s supported living tenants, David Robinson also got involved by making a Typhoon model aircraft to present to inclusive rugby team Typhoons RUFC, which Progress Housing Group sponsors.

Dave Robinson and his Typhoon model aircraft. Pic: Paul Heyes

He said: “I thought it was interesting that the club was named Typhoons but didn’t have a model of one. So I wanted to present them with one to display in one of their cabinets for it to be enjoyed by all the players, staff, and fans. I hope it brings inspiration and enjoyment for everyone who sees it.”

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