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Newslast updated: Thursday, 14th August 2008
Local History Book "at the Printers"Thursday, 14th August 2008 The long awaited book about the soldiers from Brindle and Hoghton who fought in the First World War is currently with the printers. Copies of the book, entitled “Brindle and Hoghton Pals”, will be available for sale during mid-September. Initial price is set at £10 with all proceeds going towards Society funds.
Society To Host Local History ConferenceThursday, 14th August 2008 The Society will be hosting the Lancashire Local History Federation (LLHF) ‘At Home’ Conference in October. The full day event on Saturday 4th October at Brindle Community Hall and is open to Society and LLHF members. There are still places available; for details contact the Secretary.
Former Brindle Rector's Will (1915)Thursday, 14th August 2008 Rev. Kinton Jacques was Rector of Brindle St. James’ Church between 1889 and 1908 and the first Chairman of Brindle Parish Council upon its formation in 1894. Details of his will came to light in a search of records at Chorley Library. The Chorley Guardian & Leyland Advertiser of the 26th June 1915 stated he died at 24 Dyke Road, Brighton and left £8,894. His body was brought back to Brindle for burial in the churchyard; the cortege travelling from Leyland railway station to the village.
Brindle Railway Station History UncoveredThursday, 14th August 2008 Back in May 1900 the Chorley Guardian & Leyland Advertiser recorded that there were plans for a railway station in the village at Bourne’s Crossing, located next to Brindle Mill and Bournes Row – both owned by the Bourne family. Eventually a station was opened on the site before the First World War, becoming known as Gregson Lane Halt. Why it was named after a road outside the village has never been explained; the station closed in 1947.
Ex-Rovers Star RemembersThursday, 14th August 2008 Former Blackburn Rovers and England footballer, Bryan Douglas, joined the April meeting when the Secretary gave a talk on “Blackburn Rovers in the Bryan Douglas era (1950 - 1969)”; it attracted 78 people on the night. After the talk, Bryan answered questions, told a few stories and stayed on after the meeting to chat to members and guests. Another football talk entitled “Preston North End in the Tom Finney era” is planned for next March.
Brindle Looks For A TwinThursday, 14th August 2008 Following on from the recently published Parish Plan produced by Brindle Parish Council, an investigation is take place into twinning Brindle with a similar village “somewhere in the world”. Parish Councillors hope to meet with Chorley Council officials to begin a feasibility study but they would welcome any suggestions or approaches. Please reply via the Secretary, who is a Parish Councillor.
Sun Shines On Katie's Big DayThursday, 14th August 2008 The sun shone on Society Executive Committee Member, Katie Cranshaw, on her wedding to Robert Smith on the 26th July. The wedding was at St. Bede’s Church in Clayton-le-Woods and Katie travelled the two miles to the church in an open carriage accompanied by her father, local farmer Peter Cranshaw. Upon their return to the village, Katie and Robert were escorted by members of the Holcombe Hunt. The reception was held in the grounds of Brindle Community Hall and the evening event was attended by many within the local community. |
