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katex 08-06-2008 14:26

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp (Post 589435)
Now that sounds similar to what I was thinking.

SO did he actually raise any himself?

Well, the orthodox way of raising funds, like the Mayor's Ball and a boxing tournament, which was £10,000.

WillowTheWhisp 08-06-2008 14:29

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So basically he raised £10,000 and distributed it pro rata to charities in relation to how much they themselves raised?

If that's correct then he had no right to claim to have raised £90,000 and I can see why others are dischuffed.

cashman 08-06-2008 14:30

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it all smells to me like a BIG LEGITIMATE CON.:rolleyes:

katex 08-06-2008 14:39

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp (Post 589438)
So basically he raised £10,000 and distributed it pro rata to charities in relation to how much they themselves raised?

If that's correct then he had no right to claim to have raised £90,000 and I can see why others are dischuffed.

Well, not quite, the £10,000 would have been donated to charities as mentioned by Jaysay in #46.

Now, someone is going to come along and tell me I am talking a load of dog pooh .. possible .. always willing to be corrected..:D

Cashy .. you always have that lovely tactful way of putting things .. LOL.

cashman 08-06-2008 14:41

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Originally Posted by katex (Post 589444)

Cashy .. you always have that lovely tactful way of putting things .. LOL.

ahh but am i wrong? honest answers only please.:D;)

katex 08-06-2008 14:48

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Originally Posted by cashman (Post 589446)
ahh but am i wrong? honest answers only please.:D;)

On the face of it 'No' .. ;)

Am now going to enjoy some of that sunshine in the park .. need therapy after that.. :D

BERNADETTE 12-06-2008 19:54

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Reading the letters in the Observer seems other people are angry about this as well because the only charities to benefit are the ones who could afford to invest in the scheme to begin with.

Bonnyboy 12-06-2008 20:00

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It all seems a bit odd this story, stll dont think I grasp the deal :confused:

Will wait and see what the outcome is :)

BERNADETTE 12-06-2008 20:05

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What they are saying is that in order to raise funds the Mayor normally works hard, seems this was an easy way to go about it. Plus it isn't a competition to see who can raise the most.

katex 12-06-2008 20:17

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Originally Posted by BERNADETTE (Post 591780)
Reading the letters in the Observer seems other people are angry about this as well because the only charities to benefit are the ones who could afford to invest in the scheme to begin with.

That's the problem though Bernie, we don't really know how much more the charities contributing raised extra from their previous efforts.

Neil 12-06-2008 20:19

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Kate, what was the results of the yes no poll in the Observer, it has changed now to Hynburn Honeys?

BERNADETTE 12-06-2008 20:21

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Originally Posted by katex (Post 591822)
That's the problem though Bernie, we don't really know how much more the charities contributing raised extra from their previous efforts.

Yes but not all charities could afford the original stake so had no chance of benefitting anyway.

accyman 12-06-2008 20:23

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couldnt give a hoot how he raised the money as long as it was legal

all the people bitching about it in the paper were previous mayors who didnt have the brains to think up what he did

charities got extra money thanx to tony dobsons little brainstorm infact i may contact him about a charity event im trying to organise

a.m.d.f - accy mans diesil fund - a well worthy cause and all donations recieved with thanx

katex 12-06-2008 20:27

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Originally Posted by Neil (Post 591823)
Kate, what was the results of the yes no poll in the Observer, it has changed now to Hynburn Honeys?

This morning was standing at:-

88% Yes to agreeing he was doing a good deed.
12% No he was conning us all.

Still feel just political support on this poll though, nobody still quite sure how it was manipulated.

Bonnyboy 12-06-2008 20:29

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Originally Posted by accyman (Post 591829)
couldnt give a hoot how he raised the money as long as it was legal

all the people bitching about it in the paper were previous mayors who didnt have the brains to think up what he did

charities got extra money thanx to tony dobsons little brainstorm infact i may contact him about a charity event im trying to organise

a.m.d.f - accy mans diesil fund - a well worthy cause and all donations recieved with thanx

You’ll have to purchase 50 litres or so and give it to him first to get 55 back……bit of a hassle really, unless you have a fleet of wagons :)


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