Laneside estate, Milnshaw Ward Accrington, held a special event on Dyke Nook Gardens earlier this month. The event was organised by Laneside Residents Association and marked the ninetieth anniversary of the construction of Hyndburn's first Socail housing estate.
Milnshaw Ward Cllr, Paul Cox said "I'm really proud to represent this flagship estate. The fact that it is celebrating its 90th birthday is testament to this areas great community spirt and drive. Being Accrington's pioneering Socail housing scheme Laneside is a credit to Hyndburn"
Chair of Laneside Residents Association, Malclom Sommerville, said "Dyke Nook gardens was chosen as the location for the residents party, because as the gateway into the estate it shows how much we really care about this area in Laneside"
Last year two BBC radio Lancashire "outdoor" programmes were broadcast from the gardens were a huge make over transformed the area into a valuable community asset. Again the event was joined by Radio Lancashire with "outdoor" host Stephen Lowe broadcasting from the site.
The event was opened by the Mayor of Hyndburn. The local dignitarys were joined by several local community groups including Hyndburn borough Council,Hyndburn Homes, Homewise, One Planet shop, Hyndburn Police Cadets and Hyndburn Greenspaces forum.
Durning the day a whole host of events helped promote the areas rich heritage. Hyndburn Homes community investment officers were on hand to provide information and assistance. The Hyndburn Police Cadets, led by PCSO Iain McCarrol, helped steward the event and handed out safety information to residents.
Cllr Cox added, "Events like this really bring the community together, having groups like both Homewise and Hyndburn Green Spaces forum shows how committed these Socail investment organisation are to this great area"
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