What is a person from Chorley called?

Show map of the Borough of Chorley Show map of Lancashire Show all. Population. 34,667 (2011) Demonym. Chorlean.

Who owns Chorley FC?

Chorley Sporting Club Limited shareholders are Kenneth Wright and Graham Watkinson both of whom have a 45.05% shareholding, Chorley Independent Supporters Association who have a 8.97% shareholding and Others 0.93% shareholding..

Is Chorley a professional?

Chorley Football Club is a semi-professional football club based in Chorley, Lancashire, England. They currently compete in the National League North, the sixth tier of English football, and play their home matches at Victory Park.

Is Chorley rough?

For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Chorley is the 63rd most dangerous medium-sized town, and the 792nd most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.

What food is Chorley famous for?

The butter pie is famous across the areas around Preston and Chorley and contains thinly sliced potato, onions, butter and sometimes a pinch of black pepper, all encased in pastry. Like the other famous Lancashire dish of hotpot, it is commonly served with a side of pickled red cabbage.

Why is Chorley called Chorley?

English: habitational name from any of several places, notably those in Lancashire and Cheshire, named Chorley, from Old English ceorla, genitive plural of ceorl ‘peasant’ + leah ‘woodland clearing’.

What football League are Chorley in?

National League North
FA CupNational LeagueFA Trophy
Chorley F.C./Leagues

Why was Chorley abandoned?

Chorley’s National League North clash with Bradford Park Avenue had to be abandoned after just 12 minutes when the Yorkshire side’s Jake Hibbs suffered a serious leg injury. It came about after a challenge from The Magpies’ Harvey Smith which earned the defender a red card.

Why was Chorley abandoned today?

Today’s fixture versus Chorley FC has been postponed after a member of the Leamington squad who is asymptomatic, has tested positive for COVID-19. The above decision was made following consultation between the two clubs and ratified by the CMO of the National League.

Is Chorley a nice area to live?

Chorley is often overlooked, but this bustling Lancashire town has undergone some major improvements in the last ten years, making it a vibrant and exciting place to be. The market is well established, selling fresh fish, fruit, fashion, toys and loads more. It has a thriving nightlife but also a great café culture.

What are the churches in Chorley?

All Saints Chorley (Lancashire) 0.0 miles St Joseph Chorley (Lancashire) 0.0 miles St George Chorley (Lancashire) 0.0 miles St Laurence Chorley (Lancashire) 0.0 miles Chorley United Reformed Church

What level is Chorley Football Club?

Chorley Football Club is a football club based in Chorley, Lancashire, England. The club competes in the National League, the fifth tier of English football. The club was founded as a rugby union club in 1875 but switched to football in 1883. They have reached the FA Cup second round twice, in 1986–87 and 1990–91.

What happened to Chorley FC in 2011?

In October 2011 a Chorley F.C. official was arrested and bailed on suspicion of stealing over £50,000 from the club. As a result of this the club was forced to delay payment to players and launched a campaign to save the club with the help of local businesses.

Who was the Secretary of Chorley FC?

After the re-formation of the Combination S. Heaton became the club chairman, Charlie Holgate the secretary, and T.J. “Dod” Gaskell the treasurer. Chorley took their place in the reassembled Combination (there was only one division by now) with what proved to be one of their finest-ever teams.