gypsys

[BERNADETTE]

Apparently some of these so called travellers are now living in houses, my daughter has just moved house and her little boys bike was stolen from the back yard testerday. Who took it? One of their kids, they picked on the wrong one this time as he loves his bike. He got it back and will go looking for it if it happens again. I have told my daughter to bring the bike to my house where it will be safe.

[Yolanda25]

Yeah i think there is a gipsy living in church st near thorn in, there is no doubt she is a gipsy, accent dressing style and of course the swearing kids

[steeljack]

I had to laugh the other day when I read a report in an American newspaper about how Americans were "shocked" when visiting Europeans (including Brits) had no qualms about using derogatory tems about gypsys in polite sociey, terms and phrases that if they had been about Blacks or other ethnic groups would never be allowed.
Guess since we don't have many they are viewed as exotic , much like the 'indian' take-aways now sprouting up

[flashytart]

Originally Posted by Yolanda25

Yeah i think there is a gipsy living in church st near thorn in, there is no doubt she is a gipsy, accent dressing style and of course the swearing kids

swearing kids really rile me even Reece is gobsmacked if he ever see's a kid swearing in the street or on tv, there's no need for it

[BERNADETTE]

Well they are back on Eagle Street again. I had to go to Blackburn first thing and there were a couple of caravans parked up where council offices used to be. There are three or four of them now, I don't know how they get away with just putting their caravans where they want!!

[beechy]

they ve all gone from grt harwood slingers site
and to be fair to someone you would not know they have been there
unless the council have cleaned up after them

[BERNADETTE]

Originally Posted by beechy

they ve all gone from grt harwood slingers site
and to be fair to someone you would not know they have been there
unless the council have cleaned up after them

I really can't see them clearing their own rubbish up, my mum said it was a disgrace when they moved on from Church, rubbish everywhere. I don't think they will get to stay on Eagle Street very long, there are still some council offices on the corner of Cannon Street

[jimlin]

Pikeys, must be getting better, BIN BAGS. lock up everything till they have gone.

[BERNADETTE]

Originally Posted by jimlin

Pikeys, must be getting better, BIN BAGS. lock up everything till they have gone.

We are always careful about security, just have to be extra vigilant till they move on!!!

[Royboy39]

This item appeared in Telegraph today.

Travellers Prompt Calls For Tougher Laws (from Lancashire Telegraph)

I think it is time to give authorities the power to shift them and possibly confiscate property 'Vehicles and Caravans' until the mess is cleared up by them?

[BERNADETTE]

I hope they do get the extra powers, the money that is being spent to get these people off sites that shouldn't even be there in the first place could be put to far better use. It looks like Blackburn might be playing host to them next unless they drive past. Rather you than me they have been on our street a few times this year, hope we have seen the last of them!!

[lisa1234]

on sunday i was walking down from ossy past the train station an there were quite a few caravans parked up on top gear car park round the bk of the post office. dont no if they are still there as i dnt go up that way much