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garinda · 01-12-2011, 18:34

'A planning application, which is part of a conservation area masterplan, proposes a “cultural heart of Accrington”
Accrington heritage site set for £125k revamp (From Lancashire Telegraph)

Personally, as the town's parish church, I think it's already the 'cultural heart of Accrington'.

'Saint James Church is to be found in the town centre of Accrington, in the middle of the only bit of green space. It is over 460 years old. The worship is what used to be known as 'Lancashire Low' offered with quiet devotion. A warm welcome awaits those who love or are searching for God in Christ Jesus.'
St James, Accrington - Lancashire | Diocese of Blackburn

I quite like the churchyard's relative peace, and quiet, as it is.

'In line with plans to open the church up for more community use, music rehearsal and performance, an outside seating and performance area will be created.'

'Performance area'?

Could be good, but judging from the quality of much of the culture we see in the borough, could be space for yet more crap.

Guess we'll just have to wait and see.

01-12-2011, 18:34	#15
garinda Give, give, give member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Overlookin' ducks & geese Posts: 32,411 Blog Entries: 293 Liked: 27 times Rep Power: 16469	Re: St.James churchyard 'A planning application, which is part of a conservation area masterplan, proposes a “cultural heart of Accrington” Accrington heritage site set for £125k revamp (From Lancashire Telegraph) Personally, as the town's parish church, I think it's already the 'cultural heart of Accrington'. 'Saint James Church is to be found in the town centre of Accrington, in the middle of the only bit of green space. It is over 460 years old. The worship is what used to be known as 'Lancashire Low' offered with quiet devotion. A warm welcome awaits those who love or are searching for God in Christ Jesus.' St James, Accrington - Lancashire \| Diocese of Blackburn I quite like the churchyard's relative peace, and quiet, as it is. 'In line with plans to open the church up for more community use, music rehearsal and performance, an outside seating and performance area will be created.' 'Performance area'? Could be good, but judging from the quality of much of the culture we see in the borough, could be space for yet more crap. Guess we'll just have to wait and see. __________________ 'If you're going to be a Kant, be the very best Kant there is my son.' Johann Georg Kant, father of Immanuel Kant, philosopher.