b'WORKFORCE HEALTH AND WELLBEINGwhere I stopped cycling and I dashed under a tree to escapeConlon sponsors prostate the downpour, but we all got back safely with a few storiescancer screening event to tell. Ive lost friends too soon inA screening event held in June saw more than 500 Lancashire life and that motivated memen turn out to be tested for early signs of Prostate Cancer. Riders arrive at Worden Park right to the end. Im a Wiganer, but Ive worked in Leyland forHeld in partnership between Conlon Construction and prostate 37 years and wanted to givecancer support organisation, The Walnut Group, this second Leyland Trucksback. St Catherines has lookedevent of its kind achieved double the demand of the inaugural public screening. In total, 52 men who attended received after colleagues of mine and riders pedalare part of the community, soletters after the event encouraging them to seek further advice home to raisegive back is really positive. from their doctors. anything that we can do to Prostate cancer effects one in nine men in their lifetime and 16,000 This years Factory toamong Afro-Caribbean males, this figure increases to one in Festival challenge startedfour.More than 16,000 wasat the companys advanced raised for several localmanufacturing facility andNeil Conlon of Conlon Construction said: More than 10,000 charities by 110 novice ridersfinished at Worden Park,men die from this disease each year, so early detection is and cycling enthusiasts, whowhere Leyland Festivalkey to increasing chances of successful treatment. We were travelled a combined 8,000encouraged by the 50% increase in turnout, seeing men miles.was playing host to 10,000queuing to be tested and hope this will ultimately help to save visitors.lives.Leyland Trucks 2019 Factory to Festival challenge, heldHelping Hand, the not forI would encourage all men, especially those who are over 50 annually, aimed to raise fundsprofit organisation run byor have a family history of prostate cancer, to consult their GPs for St Catherines Hospicea dedicated committee ofor to join us at one of our upcoming screenings and help us to and a number of otheremployees from Leylandreduce the current statistics.charities, with its riders eachTrucks and PACCAR parts, has challenged to take on one ofto-date raised more than 1mWalnut Group chairman, three routeseither 30, 80for local causes. Its charityColin Piddington, added: or 115 miles in unforgivingcommittee ensures eachWe are very grateful weather conditions. The mostdonation creates a positiveto Conlon Construction, difficult routes covered somelegacy and works to safeguardnot only for their notorious climbs and descentsthe crucial services thatsponsorship of the in the Lancashire countryside.support local people.Prostate Specific Antigen Many of those who tooktesting sessions, without part have been personallywhich they would not impacted by the work carriedhappen, but for their out by St Catherines Hospice,help in promoting our including keen cyclist andgroup and the work that Leyland Trucks prototypewe do with patients and manager, Stuart Derbyshire. HeRiders gathered for the chequetheir families. said: There were a few timespresentationSupporting South Ribble Businesses The Investment & Skills Team would like to work with your business to make sure that we and our partners provide the services and conditions that you need to thrive. In order to help businesses, South Ribble Borough Council offers a range of help free of charge. LOCATION VALUE CHOICE SKILLSA great place Fantastic value forA great choice ofAccess to a range of to do business money for investors highly accessiblespecialist skills to meet business premises your business needsTO FIND OUT MORE CONTACT OUR INVESTMENT & SKILLS TEAMT: 01772 625567E: info@businessinsouthribble.comW: businessinsouthribble.com8 The Business Newsletter of South Ribble Borough Council'