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jaysay

03-10-2010 09:11

Re: Freedom Of The Borough

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Originally Posted by cashman (Post 849405)

How about Cashman? dont know anyone more fair or even handed, have insulted everyone in hyndburn. no favourites whatsoever.:D

Would have t make a choice between Freedom of the Borough or Freedom of Rogues Gallery:D

mallard

03-10-2010 09:16

Re: Freedom Of The Borough

Yes your right there less

Tealeaf

03-10-2010 09:38

Re: Freedom Of The Borough

I think we should resurrect the Arndale Clock and give that the Freedom of the Borough.

SPUGGIE J

03-10-2010 09:48

Re: Freedom Of The Borough

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf (Post 849491)

I think we should resurrect the Arndale Clock and give that the Freedom of the Borough.

Now who would argue with that?

ClarePritchard

04-10-2010 11:59

Re: Freedom Of The Borough

I'm going to nominate Ken Hargreaves, a truly nice man who has made a huge contribution to the borough both as MP and his HUGE amount of Charity work.

yerself

04-10-2010 17:06

Re: Freedom Of The Borough

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Originally Posted by ClarePritchard

I'm going to nominate Ken Hargreaves, a truly nice man who has made a huge contribution to the borough both as MP and his HUGE amount of Charity work.

What a change from the usual cross party sniping and bickering. I wonder if we'll get jaysay nominating our current MP? ;);)

jaysay

04-10-2010 17:39

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Originally Posted by yerself (Post 849768)

What a change from the usual cross party sniping and bickering. I wonder if we'll get jaysay nominating our current MP? ;);)

When he's done half as much as Ken I will gladly nominate him yourself, considering Ken is 70+ Graham has a long way to go;)

anzac

04-10-2010 17:58

Re: Freedom Of The Borough

Can anyone tell me who the previous individuals are who have been granted the Freedom of the Borough please or post a link where I can find out

Bob Dobson

04-10-2010 19:04

Re: Freedom Of The Borough

In recent years, the late Bill Turner for his work re The Pals & local history.

Ken Hargreaves is an excellent suggestion. He might have touched 70 but I don't think he is over that.

jaysay

04-10-2010 19:06

Re: Freedom Of The Borough

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Originally Posted by Bob Dobson (Post 849815)

In recent years, the late Bill Turner for his work re The Pals & local history.

Ken Hargreaves is an excellent suggestion. He might have touched 70 but I don't think he is over that.

Was 71 in March Bob

Atarah

04-10-2010 19:25

Re: Freedom Of The Borough

This may help

http://menmedia.co.uk/accringtonobse...super_citizens

but, I still dont understand what you gain by becoming "A freeman of the borough".

JCB	04-10-2010 19:43

Re: Freedom Of The Borough

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Originally Posted by Atarah (Post 849826)

This may help

Search begins to find next super citizens - Accrington Observer

but, I still dont understand what you gain by becoming "A freeman of the borough".

These days it is an honorary title officially recognising someone as a person of honour who has served the borough in an exceptionally good way .

I think that's gain enough .

cashman

04-10-2010 19:49

Re: Freedom Of The Borough

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Originally Posted by JCB (Post 849830)

These days it is an honorary title officially recognising someone as a person of honour who has served the borough in an exceptionally good way .

I think that's gain enough .

would agree 100% wi that.

gynn	05-10-2010 07:56

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I remember when the then Queen's Lancashire Regiment (now the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment) got the Freedom of the Borough, they marched in the town with fixed bayonets. It was a very moving and impressive sight, and it always comes back to me when I hear that one of their number has been killed in Afghanistan......

garinda

05-10-2010 08:02

Re: Freedom Of The Borough

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Originally Posted by Bob Dobson (Post 849815)

He might have touched 70 but I don't think he is over that.

You live and learn.

I always thought he was like his lose chum Anne Widdicome.

Returned to life's sorting office, untouched.

:p

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