[Taggy]

Drove through them on Friday night actually, after seeing the stage version of Porridge at The Grand Theatre. Blackpool has had a reputation for sometime now with regards Stag and Hen groups at Weekends. It is quite rowdy then i must admit. Much better to visit during the week, particularily with Children, if thats possible. I was a little dissapointed in the lights too, being honest, but not sure if thats just my jaded adult view of them. Certainly nothing to match them anywhere else in Britain though. I still love Blackpool, but havn't stayed there overnight for a few years, but may well do again in the not to distant future. Yep its got plenty of faults and needs further investment, which is probably going to be difficult in the current climate. The works on the promenade have been going on for ages, and i still cant see when its going to be completed. Its been hardwork this year, when ive taken my Disabled Son there for the day, which ive done a few times, usually love to walk full length of Prom with him, but the works have made it more difficult with the Wheelchair, but will be good eventually when finished. They seem to be improving the central areas a bit too, with a more continental feel to it, with the new street lighting and music etc, but its all taking a long while, and doesn't look pretty whilst the works being done.

We go to the Grand Theatre quite a lot, and there's been some really good shows and plays on there, and its a lovely place, full of history and character. Unbelievable now, but its was almost pulled down a few years back...that would have been criminal!!! Still loads of clubs there with decent entertainment too. Yep theres lots of rough areas, and certain parts are cheap and tacky. Also there's a hell of a lot of Polish moved into Blackpool now, taking up a lot of seasonal employment. But overall i still love the place, for all its faults. Its unpretentious and a place you can have fun, without having to break the bank.

Best Regards - Taggy