[Doug]

I had a walk around this afternoon, I was surprised how open the area is I don’t remember it being so, then again it was some time ago since I was last down there. The bloc work paving was relatively good if some what confusing; the cog was larger than I had anticipated and looked like it was in need of a repaint. The Memorial Plaque is becoming tarnish and looks like it’s been drawn on and badly cleaned. I also noted the large area set a side for the kids to skateboard which had been decimated by the paint wielding element of local graffiti artiest. This is quite a wide expanse of land that could have been put to better use has a community focal point displaying themes of our past heritage as well a memorial to those that served the town and their country. Before my critic jumps into slap my wrists again “and on reflection, quite rightly so” but that’s another story, I am deeply proud of my heritage and don’t take any pleasure in criticising Accrington or it’s people.