Health Minister visits Buckshaw Village

Alan Johnson MP, Secretary of State for Health paid a visit to Buckshaw Village on Weds 8th of April. Following a visit to Chorley and South Ribble hospital, he called in to officially open the new, state of the art, retirement village at Buckshaw. He also took time to talk to County Councillor Matthew Tomlinson about the new medical facilities (a GP and a Dental surgery) which are being planned for the residents of Buckshaw Village. Mr Johnson said "I have been very impressed by the whole set up at Buckshaw Village and I know how hard Matthew has been working to promote the area. I am sure the new facilities the Government are providing will be well received."