A Chorley Nursery has achieved an "Outstanding" report from Ofsted. The Nursery gained the accolade when it was inspected in June 2009 and Emma Barrow, the proprietor is over the moon!

Emma came into Chorley FM on Mon 8th Feb and over a coffee told the listeners of Chorley about the achievement. She told Babs that the outstanding report was due to the hard work of her staff and the support of her family who helped to move the nursery to it's present site. The report said that not only was the report outsanding in one area but in all areas. The Nursery recieved the highest grade possible and is a credit to the staff and all the hard work that had been done since relocation.

Emma said "I was pleased when the inspector said that we had one outstanding area but when he said all areas I couldn't believe it!"

The Nursery hopes to carry on the good work and hopefully retain the accolade. The Nursery is due to be re-inspected in 3 years time

The Chorley Crime Prevention Team came into the studio on Thursday as part of a monthly schedule, to raise security awareness to the people of Chorley. Terry Burke spoke of a number of incidents regarding 'Cold Callers' in the Chorley Borough. "These are clever people" he said "and have the identification to match the company they are impersonating"

A number of cases have been reported and the advice Terry gave was "Keep an eye out for anyone who is calling on someone who lives on their own and also if they appear suspicious. He gave us an example of an stranger to the street, someone you haven't seen before, knocking on doors of vulnerable people.

If you spot anything suspicious he urged people to ring the local police, no matter how trivial it may seem -- you may prevent a crime being committed.  Call Crimestoppers --0800 555 111 Lancashire Constabulary-- 0845 1253545

Chorley FM invited Andrea to the studio for a chat and to make an plea to the people of Chorley who are visually impaired to join her proposed Chorley based support group.

In an interview with Babs, Andrea explained that although there was some level of support out there, it was a more informal group that she wished to promote. Meetings are to be held at the Sea View Public House, Preston Rd Chorley on Thursday 11th Feb at 7.30 pm.

The group is not restricted to those with sight problems, but also people who are sighted and wish to become volunteers with the group, providing social support and transport.

Andrea is asking anyone between the ages of 18 -55 who may be interested in joining the group, to ring her on 01257 792147

Chorey FM today launches a new schedule - with a number of new presenters and new shows!

You can check out the new schedule here.

County Councillor Albert Atkinson Deputy Leader of Lancashire County Council was welcomed to Chorley FM on Thursday 28th Jan.

Councilor Atkinson told us about the Grants For Growth Programme aimed at various sectors of the borough, including long term unemployed, disabled, drug rehabilitation, community and voluntary groups and other social sectors who may eligable to claim a grant under the current scheme.

During the interview he explained how the first part of the programme which was launched last year, had already helped some groups in Chorley and he was inviting new applications for the second phase of the programme.

If you think you may be eligable or are part of a community based group, The Grants For Growth Team are available to help you fill in the application form and you can contact them on the following: 01772 536600 Or you can visit the website:

www.lancashire.gov.uk/grantsforgrowth2 or contact the Grants Team at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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Sue Ryder Charity shop are calling upon the support of local residents for donations for the shop located on Market Street in the town. Lynn Noblett the manager of the local charity shop says "if we don't find a way to get some good quality stock into our shop then we will soon close down.....I really don't want this to happen."

Sue Ryder Care supports people with specialist palliative, end of life and long-term neurological care needs. Each year they provide 4 million hours of care to people living with cancer, multiple sclerosis, Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, motor neurone disease, stroke and brain injury, and local people can help support this good cause by making donations to the stop, where all donations will gratefully be received.