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Bob Dobson · 23-06-2011, 10:05

Last night's meeting was addressed by Les Bond, who outlined ideas that the town and the society could take up to commemorate ( not celebrate) the Great War and in particular the forming of The Pals in 1914, the events of 1st July 1916 and the Armistice of 1918. There was much discussion in which it was learned that some planning involving the council is already under way and 'under wraps'.It was felt that restricting the number of council-involved events might be easier to achieve, in the present climate and lack of resources, than taking on a lot of workload.

The society's chairman will be seeking a meeting with the present mayor with a view to setting up a working party of interested organisatuions and individuals to oversee planning. The eyes of the world may be on Accrington in the period 2014-18.

Some good ideas were raised and discussed as to their merit or otherwise. - Staging the 'Accrington Pals' play/ having a silent vigil on the morning of 1st July 2016 /planting poppies/involving youth groups. I didn't take minuites, and have forgotten some topics.

23-06-2011, 10:05	#102
Bob Dobson Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Staining, Blackpool Posts: 3,096 Liked: 407 times Rep Power: 158676	Re: Hyndburn Local History Society. Last night's meeting was addressed by Les Bond, who outlined ideas that the town and the society could take up to commemorate ( not celebrate) the Great War and in particular the forming of The Pals in 1914, the events of 1st July 1916 and the Armistice of 1918. There was much discussion in which it was learned that some planning involving the council is already under way and 'under wraps'.It was felt that restricting the number of council-involved events might be easier to achieve, in the present climate and lack of resources, than taking on a lot of workload. The society's chairman will be seeking a meeting with the present mayor with a view to setting up a working party of interested organisatuions and individuals to oversee planning. The eyes of the world may be on Accrington in the period 2014-18. Some good ideas were raised and discussed as to their merit or otherwise. - Staging the 'Accrington Pals' play/ having a silent vigil on the morning of 1st July 2016 /planting poppies/involving youth groups. I didn't take minuites, and have forgotten some topics.