[garinda]

I've tried to see things in a more positive light, as suggested by Peter Britcliffe, in the hope that this mass feel good factor will bring greater prosperity to our area.

Sadly the only two things I came up with are the natural landscape, and the people. Both beyond reproach.

Everything else I came up with, I could see the need for improvement.

I love Accrington's Victorian Arcade. Anywhere else in the country it would be seen as a jewel in our architectural heritage. Sadly the rents are too high, and it's full of catalogue seconds stores and empty units. It would be wonderful if it was a place filled with retailers, and would create a link between the town centre and the under used shops struggling on Warner Street.

Everything else I like and cherish I can see how improvements would benefit and make it better.

From someone who definetly sees the glass as half full, rather than half empty, I find that quite sad fact.

(Rindy departs, wondering if it is too late to find a pair of rose coloured specs, and enter the Observer's glasses wearer of the year competition.)