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23-10-2011, 13:34
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I worked at Barnes of Accrington...
I worked at Barnes of Accrington for ... 34 years! From boy to director.
Fortunately I also started a curtain and blinds business with my wife Sylvia during my time there. When Barnes closed I made it into a limited company and with fresh premises and a web site there was no looking back! I ran a few Karate, Kempo & JuJitsu clubs in the Accrington area. They were good times. Although I live and work in Burnley, I am still a member of the Hyndburn Chamber of Trade and enjoy the meetings and social events. Last edited by Mick; 24-10-2011 at 04:51. |
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23-10-2011, 13:37
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Re: I worked at Barnes of Accrington...
Groove used to do Kung Foo and was a 3rd Dan.
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23-10-2011, 13:53
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Re: I worked at Barnes of Accrington...
Now then Mick. Welcome from a fellow SMC old-boy. Don't tek any notice o' garinda, he went to QEGS.
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23-10-2011, 14:31
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Re: I worked at Barnes of Accrington...
Well done to you. That's quite an acheivement.
I regret not training with Derek Gordon. He was the most well known in Kung Fu in. In those days, you tended to defend your own style etc. So we started of in Tegatani... a style introduced by Jack Holt. A true Martial Artist! Of course I did travel and trained with other styles eventually. Fun times indeed. hehe! |
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23-10-2011, 14:34
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Re: I worked at Barnes of Accrington...
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I take it that you went to St Mary's Grammar School then...? |
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23-10-2011, 16:02
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Re: I worked at Barnes of Accrington...
Maybe you could join in this thread and provide an answer
 http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/f...rce-56880.html
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23-10-2011, 16:05
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Re: I worked at Barnes of Accrington...
Welcome to the forum.
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23-10-2011, 17:26
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Re: I worked at Barnes of Accrington...
hello
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23-10-2011, 19:54
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Re: I worked at Barnes of Accrington...
Hello everyone,
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23-10-2011, 20:43
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Re: I worked at Barnes of Accrington...
welcome to the forum.
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23-10-2011, 21:30
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Re: I worked at Barnes of Accrington...
Hello Michael, nice to know you are still around. Wish the store still existed! The service from there was second to none. I miss it terribly! Just what did happen to it?
Here is a photo for you Last edited by Atarah; 23-10-2011 at 21:37. |
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25-10-2011, 18:34
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Re: I worked at Barnes of Accrington...
Well Hello there.
Thanks for the photo. I am afraid I don't have any of those old ones we lent you. It was such a shame that Barnes could not survive ( like so many) But I did enjoy working there! And learnt such a lot from Mr Barnes Senior. He was a character! It is because of my time there, and the diverse roles, that I am now capable of running my own business. :-)) |
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25-10-2011, 21:05
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Re: I worked at Barnes of Accrington...
To be honest, I never liked going into Barnes. The guy that served you was a right little smarmy git (hope not you .. LOL)... no, I don't think so. I am 68 and he was older than me. Got the impression was Mr. Barnes ?
Customer Service was not part of his agenda... or was it the new generation of women buyers ? |
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