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It seems, according to the Observer, that well known empire builder Brian - sorry, Nigel Rix, whose last appearance was as director of Hyndburn First, is riding the range again. This time as Vice-Chairman of Sure Start Hyndburn. I should imagine that there is plenty of scope for expenses and allowances there, there must be because Rix seldom does anything for nothing.
Having made a complete b*lls-up of the regeneration of the borough, by masterminding god knows how many failed applications for government regeneration funds, which resulted from his untimely departure from the local scene beneath a cloud of deepest grey. He has decided to stick his oar in again to encourage the Rev Kevin Logan to desecrate part of the chuchyard of Christ Church.

Their plan is to remove the topsoil from part of the graveyard and create a childrens play area and a pram and refuse bin storage area. The bodies of our relatives buried there, would remain in situ. The rev. Logan reckons that "it is highly unlikley that there are any remains left but of course we still cherish the memory of those that were buried there".

Au contraire, Rev. As previous exhumations in the centre of Accrington have confirmed, bodies buried in the 19th century are still very much in evidence, especially the ones that were embalmed prior to inhumation. I recall tales of bodies with hair and fingernails intact when the Union Street cemetery was cleared. It takes a whole lot longer than a mere 150 years to reduce human remains to dust.

Do members think that it is right to encourage children to play on the graves of their ancestors?

Rix says, "We understand that there may be some concerns as this is a sensitive area for local people but we very much hope that once the area is complete people will understand the importance that outdoor play has for children."

Are the little dears not able to access King Georges Playing Fields or Oak Hill Park then Nigel?