[Morecambe Ex Pat]

I wondered how long it would be before the negative comments started.
With regards to the B&B's converted to DHSS doss houses, I agree there is a problem but fortunately it is limited to one area, a part of the West End. we, as Morecambe residents avoid walking in that area at night.
I wouldn't say this is a Morecambe problem though as my Nephew, who still lives in Accrington was mugged walking down Eagle Street at 4pm in the afternoon. Most towns have their 'rough' areas and I don't know what the various parts of Accrington are like at the moment but I remember Fern Gore, Woodnook and a little further afield, Huncoat being places to avoid in daylight never mind night time.

As regards Heysham, there is very little to do although they do have a few nice cafes for the refreshment fans.
If you are bringing your bikes, pick up the Cycle Path leaflet from Tourist Information as there are many of them to explore based mainly on the numerous old railway lines.

With regards to the weather, if it is raining it is miserable here but isn't that the same anywhere unless you dig deep into your pockets and do something inside.

Happy Mount Park did used to have illuminations many years ago but they were spoilt by miserable folk from Hyndburn complaining they weren't as good as Blackpool. I remember walking around bay from the Midland hotel and seeing the magical site of lights following the curved line. Then we went into Happy Mount Park and saw the Tableaux.

It was magical!