FLASHBACK: Picnicking in Leyland Park, Hindley, in 2009

By Charles Graham

Published 2nd Sep 2023, 12:30 BST

We’re in 2009 and the sun is beaming down on Leyland Park in Hindley. There are dancers, a brass band and many people are enjoying al fresco meals on the grass.

It was a community fun day organised by the Friends of Leyland Park.

1. Left to right: Toby, Ben and Nicola Paulden with Janine, Kai and Jason Hargreaves

. Photo: Paul Greenwood

2. Left to right: Katie Reiley, Jessica Hickey and Jasmine McCormick

. Photo: Paul Greenwood

3. Rivington and Adlington Brass Band in action

. Photo: Paul Greenwood

4. Coun Jim Talbot MP Yvonne Fovargue and Coun Jim Churton

. Photo: Paul Greenwood