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Langho - *a very nice place to live...*


by Olivia Wallbank


IT'S been an exciting year for Langho, with one of its own Rib- hie Valley Councillors, Coun. Lois Rimmer, being elected as mayor.


memorable, Coun. Rimmer has been able to witness a momentous and historic occasion during her year in office. For the first time ever, the Freedom of the Ribble Valley was granted to the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment with Coun. Rimmer describing it as an “honour and a pleasure” to be a part of the occasion during her year in office.


And to make this achievement even more


closure of Langho’s household recycling centre. They have been left angry and upset by the de- cision to close the centre and despite attempts to get Lancashire County Council (LCC) to reconsider it has been to no avail.


which takes its name from Saxon times - a shortened version of the ancient spelling Bil- langahoh (Billington) — for eight years, and became mayor in May 2010. She has lived in Langho herself for more than 22 years and is passionate about the village. Recent concerns for villagers include the


Coun. Rimmer has represented Langho, LANGHO


their safety lies in good hands with local police officers, PC Andy Lang and PCSO Dinah Bioletti.


ley for around 15 years, has worked in Langho for five of those.


Speaking highly of the village, he told


quiet area, with low crime”, there are still initia­ tives which the pair are working on in order to make it a safer place.


nice place to live, and I couldn’t think of a nicer place to work.” He added that although the village is “a very


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to reduce car crime in the area. With 95% of all car crime in Langho occurring as a result of vehicles being left insecure or with valuables inside, this is a worthwhile initiative. The offic-


Operation Secure is one of them, and aims


and it is hoped that in the future, the village will secure a portable road sign capable of showing drivers’ speeds as they pass. However, villagers can rest assured knowing


Speeding is also a problems through Langho PC Lang, who has worked in the Ribble Val­


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ers take time to patrol the streets and send out letters to car owners who are seen as putting themselves at risk*.


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recently hosted a “St Leonards’ Got Talent” night at the community centre on Whalley Road. A spin off from


youngsters. As children from both schools actively participate in extra curricular activities and organise events, many of which are open to all members of the community. St Leonard’s


school pupils. St Leonard’s CE Primary School and St Mary’s RC Primary School, both situ­ ated on Whalley Road, are two of the schools which benefit from these regular visits. But it’s not all work and no play for these


The officers also give regular talks to local


villagers were sad to say goodbye to a familiar one, that of the Rev David Noblett, the former priest at St Leonard’s Church. The church, whose parishioners participates in the annual rose queen ceremony, is at present seeking out a replacement, and preliminary talks arc in place, but as of yet no decisions have been made. At St Mary’s RC Church, which is situated behind the school on York Lane, the parish priest is Fr. Leo Heakin. They say in life we have to accept and come to terms with change, and Langho, though small, has certainly encoun­ tered a great deal of change. Witli all that’s going on in the village, it seems hard to envisage it as the little rural village it once was. Prior to the con­


Malone, who began working at the school in January last year. Although delighted to welcome a new face.


recently appointed head teacher, Mrs Janet


sion show, the night involved pupils from the school showcasing their talents in front of an audience in hope of being crowned winner of the competition. St Mary s has also been welcoming a


people, Langho is home to a flourishing com­ munity and an array of new amenities. It has,


amenities were not in such abundance. Now, with a population of more than 2,000


New Road in the early 19th century, it was Old Langho that was then the main village. And although Langho was built as a com­ mercial centre to cater for the thriving tex­ tile industry and the arrival of the railways,


struction of Whalley


office, doctor’s surgery, chemists, a number of hair and beauty salons such as Sculpture Hair Salon and Bamboo Beauty Salon, amidst popular eating and drinking establish­ ments such as The Petre Arms, the Good Taste Chinese Take-Away, which also serves splendid fish and chips, and Sylhet Bangla Restaurant,


Langho boasts both a Roman Catholic and Church of England primaiy school, alongside the lo­ cal St Leonard’s Church. It also has it own community centre, the meeting place for many community groups and responsible for hosting a wide variety of activities, ranging from archery to yoga. There stands a post


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of late, had to say farewell to many of its much loved “proper” shops, such as the butchers, village store and the newsagents. But in their place has been a surge of new and popular busi­ nesses, and it is now capable of drawing in added custom from outside its parameters. Now short of very little,


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WARM WELCOME: The Petre Arms public house in Langho. G2004U/3e


And it seems that Conn. Rim­ mer is not alone in her view that *‘all in all Langho is a very nice place to live”, a


Ribble Valley village and its growth has ensured its place is firmly on the map.


to see and do in this is both a lot There


view Langho’s ever-grow­ ing community seem to share too!


offering traditional Indian Cuisine. And not to be forgotten is the Michelin-starred and now rather famous Northcote Manor, the Foxfields Mercure Country Hotel and Mytton Fold Hotel and Golf Complex. The aforementioned Northcote Manor has over the years grown from strength to strength, now with an array of accolades alongside a well earned Michelin star. The restaurant was recently awarded 20th place in the Sunday Times’ Britain’s Top 100 Restaurants of 2010 and its wine list was placed sev­ enth on the same list. The hotel has also snapped up four AA stars in the AA Hospi­ tality Awards. A home


one of the first examples of farm diversifica­ tion in the country. It first opened in 1980 as a bed and breakfast and since then has grown, becoming a hugely successful business and win­


Fold Hotel is particularly notable, being The establishment of Mytton to be proud of.


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cillors: Coun. Lois Rimmer fMayor} on 01254 825539 and Michael Thomas on 01254 878863. Nearest Library:


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hold recycling centre to Langho: Great Harwood. Community Cen­


tre: for information and conditions of the hire of the cen­ tre contact Anne Rogerson on 07772 790954. Police voicemail


■ I STREET SCENE: Houses typical to York Road in Langho village. G2004H/3c MAIN STREET. The pharmacy and terraced housing in Langho. G2004U/3d +


IN SAFE HANDS: PC Andy Lang and PCSO Dinah Bia­ letti ensure Langho continues to be a safe place to live, (s)


number for non urgent calls: 01254 353016.


CIVIC HONOUR: Langho coun­ cillor Lois Rimmer, who is also Mayor of the Ribble Valley.


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PLACE OF WORSHIP: St Leonard’s Church, Langho.


Sanctuary of Healing, situated on Dewhurst Road, yet another gem of which Langho can be proud. This wonderful facility treats patients who are suffering from chronic conditions such as MS, ME and Parkinson’s Disease, as well as offering a variety of modern therapies for patients suffering from other conditions. The highly qualified staff and the peaceful and calming ambience makes the centre an ideal place for those who require such an environment to bring them back to health. The Sanctu­ ary is a registered charity.


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Carr Hall home and garden centre, has recently opened offering an additional facility for local residents and visitors alike. Many may also be familiar with the The


hospitality and its wonderful location, it’s easy to see why it’s such a popular choice for locals and visitors alike. Just outside of Langho, off Whalley Road,


continue to run the hotel recently scooped the prize for Best Small Hotel of the Year. In addition, they are proudly presenting their most recent development, an extension to the hotel. Creating an additional 15 bedrooms and refurbishment to the bar and dining areas, the new wing is also relatively eco-friendly, with the latest in solar panels and source heat pumps. Renowned for its remarkable service and


ning a number of accolades. The Hargreaves family, who founded and


relying on contributions and donations and so often participates in fund-raising activities. The most recent event was its annual spon­ sored cycle ride, which took place on April 1st. Meanwhile, Old Langho, which just over


30 years ago seemed fairly isolated, with very few amenities, has since made way for a new residential area. Following the closure of Brockhall Hospital


in 1993, the land has become part of a major housing development now known as Brockhall Village. The gated community, which has en­ couraged a vast amount of newcomers, boasts its own hotel and restaurant. The Avenue, beauty spa. Chapels Spa, and it is likely there will soon be the addition of a new shop. As well as this, it has become home to the academy and training ground for Blackburn Rovers’ Football Club. There is both a lot to see and do in this Rib­


ble Valley village and its growth has ensured it is firmly on the map. And it seems that Coun. Rimmer is not alone in her view that “all in all Langho is a very nice place to live”, a view Langho’s ever-growing community seem to share too!


The Avenue Hotel Brockhall Village Old Langho, BB6 BAY Tel number 01254 790030 www.theavenuehotel.co.uk


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