Lostock Hall
Encyclopedia
Lostock Hall is a small suburban village within the South Ribble
borough of Lancashire
, England. It is located on the south side of the River Ribble
, some 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Preston and 2.5 miles (4 km) north of Leyland
. It is bordered on its southeastern side by the interchange for the M6
, M61
and M65 motorway
s. At the time of the United Kingdom Census 2001
, the central Lostock Hall area had a population of 3,948.
Lostock Hall traces its origins to James de Lostock who in 1212 built Lostock's Hall in the then rural area of Cuerden Green in the township
of Walton-le-Dale
. A settlement expanded outwards from Lostock's Hall, taking its name from the Hall. The former separate community of Tardy Gate is now for all intents and purposes a part of Lostock Hall - it used to be the farming community linking one part of rural Lancashire to another.
In 1662 Andrew Dandy paid a rent of 12d to the lord of Clitheroe
for his lands called Lostock, and in 1666 William Dandy paid tax upon three hearths here. He died in 1676. Andrew Dandy and William, his son, were out-burgesses at Preston guild in 1682. To this day, a small section of the River Lostock, is known by locals as “Dandy Brook”, in honour of the Dandys.
Lostock's Hall was destroyed by a fire. Some of the main brick work not affected by the fire were reused in 1764, to form structure of a new building on the original site, as part of a regeneration project by William Clayton Esq. William's son, George Clayton inherited the hall following the death of William Clayton. George went on to living in the hall for many years with his wife Dolly, until he died in 1829, at the age of 86. George's second son, William became the new inheretor of the property, until he relocated to the South of England in the late 1840s. The trend of inheriting the hall continued for many years through such owners as Robert Orrell Esq. (cotton spinner and manufacturer, Cuerden Mills) 1847-61; John Bashall Esq. (cotton manufacturer, Lostock Hall), 1861–71 and Robert Jackson 1871-81.
after World War I
and gave the Hall and its 6 ½ acres of grounds, to the Preston Royal Infirmary so that it could be used as a continuation hospital. Alteration work began, and by June 1922, the Lostock Hall Continuation Hospital formally opened its doors for women and children, continuing to do so until 1982, when the Lancashire Area Health Authority ceased to exist, and forced the hospital to closed down.
During the final months of the hospital's existence, a group of Trustees had established St. Catherine's Hospice
(Lancashire) Limited, in the Lancashire area, and were looking for a building to serve as a hospice base for people in the Preston, Chorley, and South Ribble Boroughs. The lands and building of the Lostock Hall Continuation Hospital were purchased, as this was positioned geographically central to all three Boroughs. The building was renovated, and the first service at the Hospice started in 1984. The first Day Care service took place on 29 April 1985.
. The most serious of these attacks to effect the village was when the Leyland Motors factory in Leyland
came under attack by a single bomber on 27 October 1940. Although fire from army gunners drove the bomber from his target, three bombs were dropped in the vicinity. Many terraced homes were destroyed and 27 people died.. After the war a dance-hall was built on the site, subsequently used industrially by the Bacup Shoe Factory. After the shoe factory's closure in 1982, Calvary Christian Fellowship bought and developed the building and established a centre of worship and community activity.
and South Ribble
. Following the latest boundary changes, the village now under an extended Ribble Valley
constituency. Any main issues surrounding Lostock Hall are still governed by South Ribble
district council. Following the local council elections in June 2009, South Ribble district council (which Lostock Hall is a part of) came into leadership of Councillors Mrs. Kath Beattie and Mr. Donald Parkinson, both of the Conservative Party
. However, the main Ribble Valley Constituency, parliament member is Mr. Nigel Evans, also of the Conservative Party
.
Like any other district area, South Ribble (including its ward of Lostock Hall), has a local mayor
and mayoress, who is known as the first citizen of the borough and has precedence within the borough boundaries over all except royalty and the Lord Lieutenant. The South Ribble mayor and mayoress for 2011/2012 are Councillor Jim Marsh and his wife, Mayoress Susan Marsh.
in the north-west, and onto the City of Preston
in the north, this boundary being on the junction between B5254 (Leyland Road)
and Flag Lane. To the north-east is the residential estate of Walton Park which leads onto the rural village of Walton-le-Dale
, with this boundary being the old railway bridge on Wateringpool Lane (just after the gas works). The main road to the east, Brownedge Road, links it to Bamber Bridge
, the boundary between the two is the 'Old Railway Bridge' situated on the B5257 (Brownedge Lane)
. The roundabout junction of B5254 (Watkin Lane)
and A582 (Lostock Lane - east bound)
, in the south-east, is the boundary which separates Lostock Hall and Cuerden
.
, at the time of the United Kingdom Census 2001
, Lostock Hall had a population of 3,948, with 1,959 being males, and 1,989 being females. The 2001 population density for inhabitants per square mile (2,065 /km²) was unknown. Lostock Hall's 1,675 households owner occupied statistics, 30.57% owned the house outright, 55.4% owned their houses with a mortgage or loan, 0.9% shared ownership, 0.78% rented from council (local authority), 7.16% rented from housing associations/registered social landlords, 3.7% rented from private landlord or letting agencies, and 1.49% rented from another source.
The next census is scheduled to take place on Sunday, 27 March 2011.
until its demise in the late 1970s. The mill also owned the local cricket
pitch and sponsored the cricket team. There was also a Ladies' hockey team for many years that was originally made up mainly of workers from the weaving sheds and offices. The mill and a moderately large railway repair depot are now gone, with most inhabitants commuting to work, mainly in Preston. Tardy Gate Mill now houses a snooker
hall, a printing
business, a car repair garage
, and many other small businesses.
s, take-away facilities
, and restaurant
s, providing a variety of goods, amenities, and meeting places, for the locals and travellers alike. The public house
s in Lostock Hall are The Anchor Inn, The Pleasant Retreat Inn, The Tardy Gate, and The Victoria. There are also a number of social clubs that serve alcohol: Lostock Hall Conservative Club, Our Lady & St Gerrard's Catholic Club and The Royal British Legion
. The Lostock Hall Labour Club, used to operate as a social club until it was demolished to provide extra parking space for the nearby caravan business. The village of Lostock Hall has rapidly gained numerous take-away and restaurants over the years; with a selection of American, Chinese, English, Indian, Italian, and Turkish cuisines.
is held on the first Saturday in July. It consists of a parade of floats
and people, which travel around a designated route, collecting money for local charities. There is a fête
on the main grass field area of Lostock Hall (situated at the back of the main shops on Hope Terrace). Many locals from Lostock Hall, and surrounding towns and villages, decorate floats and themselves to a theme which is selected months in advance by the Lostock Hall Carnival Committee. After the main procession, people congregate on the nearby field, where there are a wide selection of stalls, fairground rides, and an arena which shows a variety of dance exhibitions, and a ceremony for the best-dressed float. The carnival Queen and Princess also sit in a special VIP area and watch the entertainment in the arena.
, located on Todd Lane North, is the local secondary school
. Lostock Hall Community Primary School is situated on Linden Drive, and covers Key Stage 1 and 2 curriculum. Our Lady And St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School is situated on Lourdes Avenue, and covers curriculum for Early Years Foundation Stage
, Key Stage 1
and Key Stage 2
.
. The East Lancashire Line
on which the station stands is frequently used by railway companies as a bypass for the main West Coast Main Line
when that is being closed for engineering works, as it links with the Settle-Carlisle Line. For this reason, excursion
s frequently travel through the station, attracting railway enthusiasts to the many ideal viewing places.
.
South Ribble
South Ribble is a non-metropolitan district and borough of Lancashire, England. Its council is based in Leyland.In May 2007, the council was officially declared "Excellent" by the Audit Commission, gaining its place among the best 5 district councils in the country,-Overview:On 4 October 2007, a...
borough of Lancashire
Lancashire
Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England. It takes its name from the city of Lancaster, and is sometimes known as the County of Lancaster. Although Lancaster is still considered to be the county town, Lancashire County Council is based in Preston...
, England. It is located on the south side of the River Ribble
River Ribble
The River Ribble is a river that runs through North Yorkshire and Lancashire, in northern England. The river's drainage basin also includes parts of Greater Manchester around Wigan.-Geography:...
, some 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Preston and 2.5 miles (4 km) north of Leyland
Leyland, Lancashire
Leyland is a town in the South Ribble borough of Lancashire, England, approximately six miles south of the city of Preston.Throughout the 20th and 21st century, the community has seen a large growth in industry, population and farming, due to the establishment of Leyland Motors, housing...
. It is bordered on its southeastern side by the interchange for the M6
M6 motorway
The M6 motorway runs from junction 19 of the M1 at the Catthorpe Interchange, near Rugby via Birmingham then heads north, passing Stoke-on-Trent, Manchester, Preston, Carlisle and terminating at the Gretna junction . Here, just short of the Scottish border it becomes the A74 which continues to...
, M61
M61 motorway
The M61 motorway is a motorway in North West England. It runs from the M60 motorway northwest of Manchester and heads northwest past Bolton and Chorley to join the M6 just north of the junction between the M6 and M65 motorways to the south of Preston....
and M65 motorway
M65 motorway
The M65 is a motorway in Lancashire, England. It runs from just south of Preston through the major junction of the M6 and M61 motorways, east past Darwen, Blackburn, Accrington, Burnley, Nelson and ends at Colne.-History:...
s. At the time of the United Kingdom Census 2001
United Kingdom Census 2001
A nationwide census, known as Census 2001, was conducted in the United Kingdom on Sunday, 29 April 2001. This was the 20th UK Census and recorded a resident population of 58,789,194....
, the central Lostock Hall area had a population of 3,948.
Lostock Hall traces its origins to James de Lostock who in 1212 built Lostock's Hall in the then rural area of Cuerden Green in the township
Township (England)
In England, a township is a local division or district of a large parish containing a village or small town usually having its own church...
of Walton-le-Dale
Walton-le-Dale
Walton-le-Dale is a village in the Borough of South Ribble, in Lancashire, England. It lies on south bank of the River Ribble, and the south-side of the city of Preston, adjacent to Bamber Bridge.-Toponymy:...
. A settlement expanded outwards from Lostock's Hall, taking its name from the Hall. The former separate community of Tardy Gate is now for all intents and purposes a part of Lostock Hall - it used to be the farming community linking one part of rural Lancashire to another.
Early History
The estate of Lostock's Hall in the rural area of Cuerden Green was built by James de Lostock. The grounds which surrounded Lostock's Hall got renamed as Lostock Hall, after the death of James by his daughter Magote.In 1662 Andrew Dandy paid a rent of 12d to the lord of Clitheroe
Clitheroe
Clitheroe is a town and civil parish in the Borough of Ribble Valley in Lancashire, England. It is 1½ miles from the Forest of Bowland and is often used as a base for tourists in the area. It has a population of 14,697...
for his lands called Lostock, and in 1666 William Dandy paid tax upon three hearths here. He died in 1676. Andrew Dandy and William, his son, were out-burgesses at Preston guild in 1682. To this day, a small section of the River Lostock, is known by locals as “Dandy Brook”, in honour of the Dandys.
Lostock's Hall was destroyed by a fire. Some of the main brick work not affected by the fire were reused in 1764, to form structure of a new building on the original site, as part of a regeneration project by William Clayton Esq. William's son, George Clayton inherited the hall following the death of William Clayton. George went on to living in the hall for many years with his wife Dolly, until he died in 1829, at the age of 86. George's second son, William became the new inheretor of the property, until he relocated to the South of England in the late 1840s. The trend of inheriting the hall continued for many years through such owners as Robert Orrell Esq. (cotton spinner and manufacturer, Cuerden Mills) 1847-61; John Bashall Esq. (cotton manufacturer, Lostock Hall), 1861–71 and Robert Jackson 1871-81.
Modern History
The trend of inheriting the hall ceased, when the founders of the a cotton thread works, purchased the property in the early 1880s by Harry Dewhurt; who remained living there until 1918, when he relocated to CheshireCheshire
Cheshire is a ceremonial county in North West England. Cheshire's county town is the city of Chester, although its largest town is Warrington. Other major towns include Widnes, Congleton, Crewe, Ellesmere Port, Runcorn, Macclesfield, Winsford, Northwich, and Wilmslow...
after World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
and gave the Hall and its 6 ½ acres of grounds, to the Preston Royal Infirmary so that it could be used as a continuation hospital. Alteration work began, and by June 1922, the Lostock Hall Continuation Hospital formally opened its doors for women and children, continuing to do so until 1982, when the Lancashire Area Health Authority ceased to exist, and forced the hospital to closed down.
During the final months of the hospital's existence, a group of Trustees had established St. Catherine's Hospice
Hospice
Hospice is a type of care and a philosophy of care which focuses on the palliation of a terminally ill patient's symptoms.In the United States and Canada:*Gentiva Health Services, national provider of hospice and home health services...
(Lancashire) Limited, in the Lancashire area, and were looking for a building to serve as a hospice base for people in the Preston, Chorley, and South Ribble Boroughs. The lands and building of the Lostock Hall Continuation Hospital were purchased, as this was positioned geographically central to all three Boroughs. The building was renovated, and the first service at the Hospice started in 1984. The first Day Care service took place on 29 April 1985.
Ward Street bombings
Lostock Hall fell victim to bomb attacks during the Second World WarWorld War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. The most serious of these attacks to effect the village was when the Leyland Motors factory in Leyland
Leyland, Lancashire
Leyland is a town in the South Ribble borough of Lancashire, England, approximately six miles south of the city of Preston.Throughout the 20th and 21st century, the community has seen a large growth in industry, population and farming, due to the establishment of Leyland Motors, housing...
came under attack by a single bomber on 27 October 1940. Although fire from army gunners drove the bomber from his target, three bombs were dropped in the vicinity. Many terraced homes were destroyed and 27 people died.. After the war a dance-hall was built on the site, subsequently used industrially by the Bacup Shoe Factory. After the shoe factory's closure in 1982, Calvary Christian Fellowship bought and developed the building and established a centre of worship and community activity.
Governance
Lostock Hall was split between two parliamentary constituencies - PrestonPreston (UK Parliament constituency)
Preston is a borough constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It elects one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election.-Boundaries:...
and South Ribble
South Ribble (UK Parliament constituency)
South Ribble is a county constituency in Lancashire, England represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It elects one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election.-History:...
. Following the latest boundary changes, the village now under an extended Ribble Valley
Ribble Valley (UK Parliament constituency)
Ribble Valley is a county constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It elects one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election....
constituency. Any main issues surrounding Lostock Hall are still governed by South Ribble
South Ribble
South Ribble is a non-metropolitan district and borough of Lancashire, England. Its council is based in Leyland.In May 2007, the council was officially declared "Excellent" by the Audit Commission, gaining its place among the best 5 district councils in the country,-Overview:On 4 October 2007, a...
district council. Following the local council elections in June 2009, South Ribble district council (which Lostock Hall is a part of) came into leadership of Councillors Mrs. Kath Beattie and Mr. Donald Parkinson, both of the Conservative Party
Conservative Party (UK)
The Conservative Party, formally the Conservative and Unionist Party, is a centre-right political party in the United Kingdom that adheres to the philosophies of conservatism and British unionism. It is the largest political party in the UK, and is currently the largest single party in the House...
. However, the main Ribble Valley Constituency, parliament member is Mr. Nigel Evans, also of the Conservative Party
Conservative Party (UK)
The Conservative Party, formally the Conservative and Unionist Party, is a centre-right political party in the United Kingdom that adheres to the philosophies of conservatism and British unionism. It is the largest political party in the UK, and is currently the largest single party in the House...
.
Like any other district area, South Ribble (including its ward of Lostock Hall), has a local mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
and mayoress, who is known as the first citizen of the borough and has precedence within the borough boundaries over all except royalty and the Lord Lieutenant. The South Ribble mayor and mayoress for 2011/2012 are Councillor Jim Marsh and his wife, Mayoress Susan Marsh.
Geography
Lostock Hall's main road to the north, Leyland Road leads to the district of PenworthamPenwortham
-Landmarks:Penwortham Priory was built for the Rawsthorne family and redesigned by the Cumbrian architect George Webster. The priory was demolished due to the rapid expansion of the area and the need for new housing...
in the north-west, and onto the City of Preston
City of Preston, Lancashire
The City of Preston is a city and non-metropolitan district in Lancashire, England. It is located on the north bank of the River Ribble, and was granted city status in 2002, becoming England's 50th city in the 50th year of Queen Elizabeth II's reign...
in the north, this boundary being on the junction between B5254 (Leyland Road)
Great Britain road numbering scheme
The Great Britain road numbering scheme is a numbering scheme used to classify and identify all roads in Great Britain. Each road is given a single letter, which represents the road's category, and a subsequent number, with a length of between 1 and 4 digits. Originally introduced to arrange...
and Flag Lane. To the north-east is the residential estate of Walton Park which leads onto the rural village of Walton-le-Dale
Walton-le-Dale
Walton-le-Dale is a village in the Borough of South Ribble, in Lancashire, England. It lies on south bank of the River Ribble, and the south-side of the city of Preston, adjacent to Bamber Bridge.-Toponymy:...
, with this boundary being the old railway bridge on Wateringpool Lane (just after the gas works). The main road to the east, Brownedge Road, links it to Bamber Bridge
Bamber Bridge
Bamber Bridge is a village to the south of Preston, Lancashire, England. The name derives from the Old English 'bēam' and 'brycg', which probably means "tree-trunk bridge". It is mentioned in an undated medieval document. The village is often referred to as "Brig" by residents...
, the boundary between the two is the 'Old Railway Bridge' situated on the B5257 (Brownedge Lane)
Great Britain road numbering scheme
The Great Britain road numbering scheme is a numbering scheme used to classify and identify all roads in Great Britain. Each road is given a single letter, which represents the road's category, and a subsequent number, with a length of between 1 and 4 digits. Originally introduced to arrange...
. The roundabout junction of B5254 (Watkin Lane)
Great Britain road numbering scheme
The Great Britain road numbering scheme is a numbering scheme used to classify and identify all roads in Great Britain. Each road is given a single letter, which represents the road's category, and a subsequent number, with a length of between 1 and 4 digits. Originally introduced to arrange...
and A582 (Lostock Lane - east bound)
Great Britain road numbering scheme
The Great Britain road numbering scheme is a numbering scheme used to classify and identify all roads in Great Britain. Each road is given a single letter, which represents the road's category, and a subsequent number, with a length of between 1 and 4 digits. Originally introduced to arrange...
, in the south-east, is the boundary which separates Lostock Hall and Cuerden
Cuerden
Cuerden is a village and civil parish of the Borough of Chorley, in Lancashire, England. It is situated between Bamber Bridge and Leyland, and has a population of 77.-History:The name derives from the Welsh cerdin, the plural of cerdinen, "rowan"....
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Demography
According to the Office for National StatisticsOffice for National Statistics
The Office for National Statistics is the executive office of the UK Statistics Authority, a non-ministerial department which reports directly to the Parliament of the United Kingdom.- Overview :...
, at the time of the United Kingdom Census 2001
United Kingdom Census 2001
A nationwide census, known as Census 2001, was conducted in the United Kingdom on Sunday, 29 April 2001. This was the 20th UK Census and recorded a resident population of 58,789,194....
, Lostock Hall had a population of 3,948, with 1,959 being males, and 1,989 being females. The 2001 population density for inhabitants per square mile (2,065 /km²) was unknown. Lostock Hall's 1,675 households owner occupied statistics, 30.57% owned the house outright, 55.4% owned their houses with a mortgage or loan, 0.9% shared ownership, 0.78% rented from council (local authority), 7.16% rented from housing associations/registered social landlords, 3.7% rented from private landlord or letting agencies, and 1.49% rented from another source.
Population change
| Population growth Population growth Population growth is the change in a population over time, and can be quantified as the change in the number of individuals of any species in a population using "per unit time" for measurement.... in Lostock Hall since 1891 |
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| Year | 1891 | 1901 | 1911 | 1921 | 1931 | 1939 | 1951 | 1961 | 1971 | 1981 | 1991 | 2001 | 2011 | ||||||
| Population | 3,772 | 3,827 | 3,859 | 3,874 | 3,877 | 3,877 | 3,896 | 3,903 | 3,928 | 3,936 | 3,935 | 3,948 | TBA | ||||||
| % per year | - | 1.43% | 0.84% | 0.39% | 0.09% | 0.00% | 0.48% | 0.18% | 0.64% | 0.20% | -0.01% | 0.32% | TBA | ||||||
| Source: Lancashire County Council, South Ribble Records | |||||||||||||||||||
The next census is scheduled to take place on Sunday, 27 March 2011.
Industrial mills
Tardy Gate Mill on Coote Lane was built in 1908 by the Tardy Gate Manufacturing Company it was bought out and greatly expanded by Thomas Moss & Sons in 1920 and produced calico and linenLinen
Linen is a textile made from the fibers of the flax plant, Linum usitatissimum. Linen is labor-intensive to manufacture, but when it is made into garments, it is valued for its exceptional coolness and freshness in hot weather....
until its demise in the late 1970s. The mill also owned the local cricket
Cricket
Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of 11 players on an oval-shaped field, at the centre of which is a rectangular 22-yard long pitch. One team bats, trying to score as many runs as possible while the other team bowls and fields, trying to dismiss the batsmen and thus limit the...
pitch and sponsored the cricket team. There was also a Ladies' hockey team for many years that was originally made up mainly of workers from the weaving sheds and offices. The mill and a moderately large railway repair depot are now gone, with most inhabitants commuting to work, mainly in Preston. Tardy Gate Mill now houses a snooker
Snooker
Snooker is a cue sport that is played on a green baize-covered table with pockets in each of the four corners and in the middle of each of the long side cushions. A regular table is . It is played using a cue and snooker balls: one white , 15 worth one point each, and six balls of different :...
hall, a printing
Printing
Printing is a process for reproducing text and image, typically with ink on paper using a printing press. It is often carried out as a large-scale industrial process, and is an essential part of publishing and transaction printing....
business, a car repair garage
Automobile repair shop
An automobile repair shop is a place where automobiles are repaired by auto mechanics and electricians.- Types :The automotive garage can be divided in so many category....
, and many other small businesses.
Modern day industries
Lostock Hall in the modern era is slowly developing itself, with many small businesses, shops, public housePublic house
A public house, informally known as a pub, is a drinking establishment fundamental to the culture of Britain, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. There are approximately 53,500 public houses in the United Kingdom. This number has been declining every year, so that nearly half of the smaller...
s, take-away facilities
Take-out
Take-out or takeout , carry-out , take-away , parcel , or tapau , is food purchased at a...
, and restaurant
Restaurant
A restaurant is an establishment which prepares and serves food and drink to customers in return for money. Meals are generally served and eaten on premises, but many restaurants also offer take-out and food delivery services...
s, providing a variety of goods, amenities, and meeting places, for the locals and travellers alike. The public house
Public house
A public house, informally known as a pub, is a drinking establishment fundamental to the culture of Britain, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. There are approximately 53,500 public houses in the United Kingdom. This number has been declining every year, so that nearly half of the smaller...
s in Lostock Hall are The Anchor Inn, The Pleasant Retreat Inn, The Tardy Gate, and The Victoria. There are also a number of social clubs that serve alcohol: Lostock Hall Conservative Club, Our Lady & St Gerrard's Catholic Club and The Royal British Legion
The Royal British Legion
The Royal British Legion , sometimes referred to as simply The Legion, is the United Kingdom's leading charity providing financial, social and emotional support to those who have served or who are currently serving in the British Armed Forces, and their dependants.-History:The British Legion was...
. The Lostock Hall Labour Club, used to operate as a social club until it was demolished to provide extra parking space for the nearby caravan business. The village of Lostock Hall has rapidly gained numerous take-away and restaurants over the years; with a selection of American, Chinese, English, Indian, Italian, and Turkish cuisines.
Memorial Band
After the War Memorial Project, which erected a large memorial cenotaph in Lostock Hall, enough funds remained unused to launch the Lostock Hall Memorial Brass Band, though it took an additional donation of £100 for the band then known as "Four Lane Ends Band" to acquire instruments. During the early years, the band played for a number of local carnivals and church processions. The band started to grow in capacity, as more and more players from other local bands started to join. The band's solo euphonium, Ron Heyes, took over as conductor for the brass band in 1963, and took the band to many contests before his 1998 retirement as Musical Director, although he did take up the baton again from 2004 to 2006. Although at first the band did not show well, gradually it began to improve. Following subscription of many young players from local schools and colleges, the band qualified for the 1984 National Brass Band Finals at London's Royal Albert Hall. Out of the 16 bands that participated in the finals, the Lostock Hall Memorial Band managed to finish a respectable 7th place. This was to be followed with more final qualifications in 1995 and 2006. Several of the band players have moved onto other areas over the years, with some pursuing their musical careers by joining the HM Forces. 2008 represented a special year for the band as they celebrated their Diamond Jubilee, and also were crowned the 4th section National Champions at the Finals in Harrogate, playing Peter Yorke's "The Shipbuilders" under their current conductor, John Wood. The band have recently relaunched their website, www.lostockhallband.com.Lostock Hall Carnival
Lostock Hall's annual carnivalCarnival
Carnaval is a festive season which occurs immediately before Lent; the main events are usually during February. Carnaval typically involves a public celebration or parade combining some elements of a circus, mask and public street party...
is held on the first Saturday in July. It consists of a parade of floats
Float (parade)
A float is a decorated platform, either built on a vehicle or towed behind one, which is a component of many festive parades, such as those of Mardi Gras in New Orleans, the Carnival of Viareggio, the Maltese Carnival, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Key West Fantasy Fest parade, the...
and people, which travel around a designated route, collecting money for local charities. There is a fête
Fête
Fête is a French word meaning festival, celebration or party, which has passed into English as a label that may be given to certain events.-Description:It is widely used in England and Australia in the context of a village fête,...
on the main grass field area of Lostock Hall (situated at the back of the main shops on Hope Terrace). Many locals from Lostock Hall, and surrounding towns and villages, decorate floats and themselves to a theme which is selected months in advance by the Lostock Hall Carnival Committee. After the main procession, people congregate on the nearby field, where there are a wide selection of stalls, fairground rides, and an arena which shows a variety of dance exhibitions, and a ceremony for the best-dressed float. The carnival Queen and Princess also sit in a special VIP area and watch the entertainment in the arena.
Schools
There are three schools situated throughout Lostock Hall. Lostock Hall Community High School and Arts CollegeArts College
Arts Colleges were introduced in 1997 as part of the now defunct Specialist Schools Programme in the United Kingdom. The system enabled secondary schools to specialise in certain fields, in this case, the performing, visual and/or media arts...
, located on Todd Lane North, is the local secondary school
Secondary school
Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
. Lostock Hall Community Primary School is situated on Linden Drive, and covers Key Stage 1 and 2 curriculum. Our Lady And St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School is situated on Lourdes Avenue, and covers curriculum for Early Years Foundation Stage
Early Years Foundation Stage
The Early Years Foundation Stage is a term defined in Section 39 of the British government's Childcare Act 2006. The EYFS comprises a set of Welfare Requirements and a set of Learning and Development Requirements, which must be followed by providers of care for children below 5 years old – the age...
, Key Stage 1
Key Stage 1
Key Stage 1 is the legal term for the two years of schooling in maintained schools in England and Wales normally known as Year 1 and Year 2, when pupils are aged between 5 and 7. This Key Stage normally covers pupils during infant school, although in some cases this might form part of a first or...
and Key Stage 2
Key Stage 2
Key Stage 2 is the legal term for the four years of schooling in maintained schools in England and Wales normally known as Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6, when pupils are aged between 7 and 11. The term is applied differently in Northern Ireland where it refers to pupils in Year 5, Year 6 and...
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Library
During the late 1950s and early 1960s, plans were made to create a purpose built library facility in Lostock Hall. Construction took place between 1961 and 1962, and Lostock Hall Library was officially opened by Sir Harry Pilkington on 28 January 1963. The original library consisted of two buildings, which were divided by a central garden area. The central garden area later became roofed in the 1980s to provide a much larger reference library area, with the original reference area being converted into a private office area for the staff to use. A few years passed, and the building came across a few subsidence problems, which were rectified by 1999 when work began on new foundations to cure this problem.Trains
Lostock Hall maintains a railway stationLostock Hall railway station
Lostock Hall railway station is 2¾ miles south of Preston City station. It is on the East Lancashire Line and is managed by Northern Rail, who also provide all passenger trains serving it.- Description :...
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East Lancashire Line
The East Lancashire Line is a railway line in the Lancashire region of England, which runs between Preston and Colne, through Blackburn, Accrington and Burnley ....
on which the station stands is frequently used by railway companies as a bypass for the main West Coast Main Line
West Coast Main Line
The West Coast Main Line is the busiest mixed-traffic railway route in Britain, being the country's most important rail backbone in terms of population served. Fast, long-distance inter-city passenger services are provided between London, the West Midlands, the North West, North Wales and the...
when that is being closed for engineering works, as it links with the Settle-Carlisle Line. For this reason, excursion
Excursion
An excursion is a trip by a group of people, usually made for leisure, education, or physical purposes. It is often an adjunct to a longer journey or visit to a place, sometimes for other purposes....
s frequently travel through the station, attracting railway enthusiasts to the many ideal viewing places.
Buses
Several bus services operate through Lostock Hall, providing good services for commuters travelling to near-by towns and villages, as well as to the City of PrestonCity of Preston, Lancashire
The City of Preston is a city and non-metropolitan district in Lancashire, England. It is located on the north bank of the River Ribble, and was granted city status in 2002, becoming England's 50th city in the 50th year of Queen Elizabeth II's reign...
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