Cultural and Community Celebration
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Cultural and Community Celebration Event.
This was our fourth one, organised by our Customer Voice Team, to celebrate our wonderful and diverse community, and it was even bigger and better than our previous one in 2023.
The event was opened by the High Sherriff of Lancashire, Jim Carter, and Mayor of South Ribble, Peter Mullineaux, along with Jacqui De-Rose.
Our colleagues made and served delicious foods from around the world and made cupcakes for people to decorate.
Progress Futures also had a stall, providing information on free training, apprenticeships, and employment opportunities
There was plenty of fun as guests joined in a pom pom exercise session and Stone The Crows entertained people with Morris dancing. There were songs from Pink Vintage, Irish music with Chorley Cakes Ceilidh Band, and a colourful display from Rhythm Carnival Dance Troupe.
Some of our tenants also got involved, including RWP involved tenant David, who was showing people his collection of model airplanes. He had made a Typhoon model aircraft to present to inclusive rugby team Typhoons RUFC, who we sponsor.
He told us: “I started getting interested in model planes when I was younger and would see airplanes flying over all the time. Seeing all the news stories about the Gulf War and the 50th anniversary of the battle of Britain got me into it even more and it developed from there. I thought it was interesting that the club was called Typhoons but didn't have a model of one, so I made them one. I wanted to present it to them to display in one of their cabinets so it can be enjoyed by all the players, staff, and fans. I hope it brings inspiration and enjoyment for everyone who sees it.”
Nathan, founding Member of the Typhoons RUFC said: “A big thank you to David. It is a lovely gift, and we will be putting it on display in our clubhouse for everyone to see.”
Other stalls included Preston Black History Group, Red Rose Recovery, Leyland in Bloom, No Whispers CIC and Radio Leyland.
Jacqui De-Rose said: “I would like to thank everyone who has come to celebrate with us and gave up their time to share their passions.
“This was our fourth time of holding our cultural community event and every time it is a brilliant day with lots for people to see and join in with. We should all be proud of our community.”
The Mayor of South Ribble, Peter Mullineaux, said: “I’d like to thank Progress Housing Group for organising an event where so many people could attend and get involved. It’s an event we should have a lot more of and I hope everyone enjoyed the day.”
The High Sherriff of Lancashire, Jim Carter, said: “It is wonderful to see the great work the community is doing and what they have to offer.”