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Hi guys and gals. As a proud Accringtonian I'm starting a campaign to pressure for improvement in our Town Centre. We are a week old but gathering momentum at a fast pace. We have, twitter and Facebook pages and today I have launched a website. Catch Front Page content will be added shortly. I would appreciate it if you could spare a few minutes to peruse our pages to find out a little bit more about what we are trying to achieve. LET articles (today) and an Observer article next week are generating a buzz around the Town and I hope that more of you will Join us in lobbying,engaging and helping to raise standards and aspirations in the town. Thanks.

C.a.t.c.h
 

O.K. So you wish to improve our town, please excuse our lack of response, perhaps it's down to suspicion, we have heard similar before.
What seems strange is your short history but extensive publicity.
If you really are the person you claim to be, why only one post?
It seems as if you have been invented, in hopes that a cascade of followers will welcome you.
Not happened so far has it?
If however, you aren't part of some Council publicity stunt, please PM me, many on AccyWeb and within the community would welcome a chinwag.

C.a.t.c.h
 

Even if you are part of a Council driven stunt, we, the public wouldn't mind a chinwag so long as you don't attempt to talk down to us.
:)

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http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/...revive-5145080

I really do like the idea, just find it strange how a mere mortal could manage the publicity???

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Some of the biggest problems are shops like Wilkinsons, they now sell under one roof goods which could be bought in 1/2 dozen shops before it was built. Tesco's, folk can now park next to the store, walk a few yards for a trolley, get in the lift, and every thing they need is there. I recently bought an inflatable cushion on line, 12 quid post free, at a local pharmacy for the exact same cushion it was 29.99d, which would you buy. Just look back 50 years there was a Co-op within walking distance where ever you lived in Accy, where is the Co-op now. That bloke is just a publicity hunter, if he's so bothered why doesn't he open a shop in the Arndale, then again how many people want to buy bullshine.

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Had anyone heard of this initiative before it became front page news in the Observer?

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No i have asked a few, :confused:

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Yes. He is on Facebook talking about people he has been meeting including Councillors and Officers.
I am sure they will be the first to comment if they haven't actually met him and he says he has.

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Why are they all on facebook?:confused:

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seems its the in place Cashy :rolleyes: well all the councilors are on there;)they don't get the same flak as they do on here:)

C.a.t.c.h
 

What are you trying to say?
Is politician baiting being kept in one place now?

Oh, whoa, whoa and thrice whoa, the end of AccyWeb as we know it!
:(

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Name the last time Mossy showed his face on here, by that I mean posted, I know he takes a peep most days but says nout these days, maybe if his lot lose control he'll be back using the site as his own personal propaganda machine again:rolleyes:

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Probably because it's easy to be in contact with a very large number of people either directly as friends or group members or because you see your friends comment on there comments etc.

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Suppose thats easy to understand, They can delude themselves wi many friends on yon.:D

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Many do that yes but many peoples facebook friends are not real friends but old acquaintances, work colleagues etc. I only have a few people on my facebook that I have not actually met.

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Same here Neil. I like it for the sharing of photos and keeping up with people I don't see very often -friends and family all scattered all over the world. I have a sister in NZ, parents in the Canaries, cousins in Thailand, Oz and Canada and I even have a cousin in Katmandu (wish it was Timbuktu!):D

Oops forgot to mention I friends in Hyndburn too!

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Got to admit, I haven't many friends on there, but then I'm suspiscious about the two that I have got.

Are they that lonely they need me as a friend?

:eek:

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Mr.Burke & Mr.Hare by any chance? :D

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Thought you had perhaps been down the Reeperbahn or Charlottenburg and the body snatchers had got you. ;):D

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Good on you mate..hope you have better luck than we've had...plugging away, lobbying and engaging for almost 10 years and watching the town go from weakness to weakness, to a point where you couldn't tell the difference between Accrington and Beirut except for the weather conditions.

Councillors who speak when they want your votes, then vanish when they have their two years, MP's who are high profile until they actually become an MP then run to the hills posting 'look what I'm doing pictures' on twitter (without really doing anything but grabbing free lunches at local businesses)

We've pointed out ways to raise standards, posted photos of grotspots, some have even attended council meetings. We've argued policy, procedure, dog fouling, bench removal, pound shops, party political bickering, maundy, bus stations, pennine reach etc..etc.. and got absolutely nowhere!

We are jaded, cynical and mistrustful. I'm glad someone is there to pick up the banner because we've all carried it at one point and retired to the pub in abject defeat

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Thats a needless question.:tongueout:tongueout:tongueout They must be really hard up for friends.:tongueout:tongueout:tongueout

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At least he knows his name and doesn't have to reverse engineer one :p

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Who's lit your wick.Ysirrom Lien.
I've always used and written my name like that since before you or your dad was born.

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they prefer facebook because they have total control over what they allow people to see


disagree and point out a serious flaw or lie and bang that post gets deleted and you get blocked

dont like something said on here they have to cry to a mod or admin and hope they are sympathetic

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Read our MP's column in the Observer today - a waste of my time I know, but nothing better to do for a few minutes.

Over 3/4 (75%) of it, rambled on about what the other lot were doing wrong and that we should remain in the EU. The remainder was his Bill, which on the face of it will improve the living conditions of some tenants - no percentage given, perhaps his standard 75%, but unlikely. He does not appear to understand that increase in costs to a landlord will inevitably mean an increase in rents. Perhaps Labour will increase Housing Benefit.

At no point does he spell out what Labour will do if they get into power - will they reduce taxes, increase benefits, increase immigration, scrap the bedroom tax, increase Local Government, NHS, Fire Service, Police funding. One thing they will not do is take us out of the EU - the public do not understand why we should remain in the EU:rolleyes:

It makes me sick to hear such pompous drivel from someone whose view of the population of Hyndburn is that they are knowledgeable enough to elect him, but totally unable to make a decision on what we consider is best for us - particularly regarding EU Membership.

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so basically been a MP is doing the exact same crap you did as a councilor but with better pay and a pension

one day the secretary who does all teh leg work will get some credit for the good done for the people of hyndburn and not the pillock whos name gets rubber stamped on the letter you get saying he has sorted things out

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I note that there has not been any further posts by the originator of this thread - wonder why?

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Either:-

a) Busy with the thousands of applications to join the scheme.

OR

b) Awaiting further orders from 'top men' as to how to proceed with those cynical sods on AccyWeb.

:)

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I think option two is very near the mark Less

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Oh you are a Cynical bunch ! Fellas, ladies, I am a mere mortal ( a very internet literate, savvy one) with one thing... massive amounts of passion,drive and energy; which before you say it....won't get knocked out of me, I can assure you of that. I'm an Accringtonian born and bred and believe in this town. The problem I have is that apathy has gripped everyone including Town Hall,we feel like its the end of the road and we can't do anything about it. Well I'm here to preach the gospel of people power, the more people imvolved the more change will happen. I seek no financial or political gain from this campaign just to have some pride and satisfaction that I'm getting off my arse to do something about it instead of sitting around moaning about it ! If anyone would like to help us spread the gospel then join us.....remember Apathy is relaxing it doesn't take any energy ;-)
Mr Farrer, hang your head in shame.....we know each other, message me and I will reveal all. If you want to get in touch good or bad I'm all ears. [email protected]. Front Page

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Ps I was on BBC Radio Lancashire this morning, here's a link to it http://catchcampaign.co.uk/onewebmedia/Memo.m4a

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People who know me call me John Mr. Farrer was my Father who died in 2003

C.a.t.c.h
 

Of course we're a cynical bunch, we've been griping about Accy for years.
Then some new kid on the block comes from nowhere to announce a super new initiative, then goes away, nothing, zilch, nada from you.
The thread would have died a death on its first post if I hadn't added cynicism to it.
Only now after the hard work of building up interest amongst members do you return to tell us of massive amounts of 'passion, energy & drive'.

Is this because the above attributes are delegated to others so that not only is the ball kept rolling but also to get the damned ball moving in the first place?

Remember you're thread was dead in the water because of your lack of energy to return and keep plugging.

P.S. who's server are you using to host your website, I believe there's plenty of room on Hynburns since their last website died a death.
P.P.S. At last time of looking, although you take advantage of AccyWeb to put a link to your website, you have not reciprocated by putting a link to our site on there, very impolite!
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I heard him on the radio this morning ... he said broadway needed powerwashing .. to get rid of the chewing gum and bird .... on there to make it look better ... Claire Pritchard said that is being done wk commencing 12th august .. it has been in the works programme since feb ... then he said to attract more shops ie national chains to accrington eg next and Debenhams .. theyre not going to come to accrington .. no 1 they have their shops in Blackburn .. it would be too close .. no 2 how many people live in accy .. compared to Blackburn .. why do they fixate on getting a next .. will people be more attracted to accy because we have a next ..

by the way if you listen to the programme .. it started about 8.20am they were on for about 5 mins ....

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John, it's Mark Brown (Air Products ??)

C.a.t.c.h
 

So far, how appropriate!
No, PM's even though requested, no answers to simple questions, no venturing from your own thread to show your mind can deal with more than a singular topic and no real input that gives us much enthusiasm.

I've already said that I like the idea, no doubt the majority of the site, like the idea, but are we being drummed into a fervour of enthusiasm?
Perhaps the heater on the air product is turned to full?
Please prove me wrong, give me and perhaps others a reason to believe.

:)

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Belief comes from within sir......I'm on here for one reason and one reason only, that is to see how many people share our campaigns objectives and are willng to commit time and effort into improving OUR Accrington. Attitudes, standards and aspiration need to change from everyone in the town including its residents before we will ever move forward, negativity is a self limiting prophecy. I will continue on my journey of self discovery and will contiue to enthuse myself with the belief in the objectives of the Campaign....improvement through engagement. Hopefully we can generate some enthusement about OUR town.
If you want to come along for the ride that's fantastic.....if not well "hey ho"
I will afford you your cynicism and mistrust, after all your entitled to your views as you've seen people like me "Come and Go"

Just one parting thought afore I go though..... What came first, the chicken or the egg ? (That should generate some stimulating and witty responses for the longevity of the thread and your continuing mirth ) ;-0

Many Thanks for time and your continued cynicism !

I hope I will win you over one day, until then......I will keep plugging away. Cheers and all the very best !

Mark Brown.

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Oh, dear here we go again, :D

Only on here for your own gains, they being bringing you to the front of some form of publicity stunt? By the way stop fawning I'm not a Sir, I'm a member of the one and only AccyWeb.

I don't think the members of this site need to be told that, they have seen similar to you come and go, though without the added publicity.

So you are now wishing to be a public figure and at the same time contemplate your own navel?

There is already enthusiasm about our town, if you knew AccyWeb you would know this.

I may want to come along for the ride if it is actually going to take me somewhere, however if like a kiddies ride at the fairground and you are just going to go around in circles with nothing to offer, then no thanks, (still not answered many questions have you Oh, positive one? Here's one, can you explain what your plans are that will motivate us off our backsides?).






As a reply to one inane question, here's another, 'What has that got to do with the price of fish?'.


The cynicism continues because you have yet to say anything!

This is a quote from an earlier post, just thought I'd add it because you seem to be saying goodbye.

Now, may I suggest you put up or shut up.

So far you have offered nothing but pic's in the Obbo'.

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I must partly disagree with you on this point. Yes, the General Staff and most senior officers of the First World War era proved to be incompetent, as they were in previous conflicts and subsequently. However, the Lieutenants, Captains and Majors, and no doubt some of the Half Colonels, most, if not all of whom disagreed with the orders they received and should therefore be viewed in quite a different light than the senior officers.
The discipline of the British Military was, and is to this day, is to follow the orders they receive.

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that alone puts you head and shoulders above our MP

he dosnt give a stuff about the town were just too thick or stoopid to be given consideration on anything too serious and should be greatfull for him making all the big decisions for us using his vast knowledge gained as a printer

i smoked a powerfull joint in amsterdam,took some pictures of prostitutes and got mistaken for a terrorist in barcelona

id say that makes me more qualified than him to make a decision on the EU :D

good luck with your efforts im not sure whats been hinted at but if this is some ploy to make mugs of teh people of accy then taht would be a shame becaus eit was only a few weeks back i was mentioning how the people of accrington of old all banded together and built accrington victoria hospital and what a shame it is teh town wouldnt even dream of doing that in todays times.Hats off to you if you are genuine mate which until evidence saying otherwise is presented i will assume you are :D:)

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Hell accyreferee should have told me something, to all on accyweb I can confirm that this guy is straight up and absolutely nothing to do with HBC, nice one Mark:mosher: