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garinda 30-10-2010 22:55
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Besides thinking the costs shouldn't come from the public purse, I'm sorry to say this all sounds like the equivalent of 'dad dancing' at weddings.

A lot of effort, but ultimately, and sadly a bit cringe making.

katex 30-10-2010 22:55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cashman (Post 856964)
they could never do that, would spoil kates blinkers.:D

:p Think I am one of the people on here who is not blinkered and cares about our town and trying to keep positive instead of the cynical attitude handed out by a group of members on here.

Cynicism ought to be the eighth deadly sin; a very unpleasant characteristic.

katex 30-10-2010 22:59
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Originally Posted by lancsdave (Post 856958)
Attractive = lower rents & rates :)

I don't think HBC own any of the shops in Broadway or Union St/ Arndale Centre but they can stop change of use. It also means they don't dictate the rents but I'm sure they could put pressure on the landlords of the properties to do something.
Fair enough Dave .. not altogether sure who owns all the properties. Have to have a reason for refusing change of use... just saying 'don't think we should have any more betting shops' is not good enough.

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Originally Posted by lancsdave (Post 856965)
I forgot to say also that unless the demographics of the town are changed then any attempts to 'improve' the twon centre's attraction will be a complete waste of time and money. Nobody is going to rush to come here while the centre is full of lets say, more than it's fair share of undesirables roaming around in a very confined space.

Ha Ha !.. yes, a culling of undesirables (whoever they are) ... that would be quite spectacular and would definintely pull in the crowds of desirables.

lancsdave 30-10-2010 23:00
Re: The value of public funded art
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by katex (Post 856977)
Ha Ha !.. yes, a culling of undesirables (whoever they are) ... that would be quite spectacular and would definintely pull in the crowds of desirables.

Now we're getting there. Can we get funding for it ? :D

garinda 30-10-2010 23:03
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lancsdave (Post 856965)
I forgot to say also that unless the demographics of the town are changed then any attempts to 'improve' the twon centre's attraction will be a complete waste of time and money. Nobody is going to rush to come here while the centre is full of lets say, more than it's fair share of undesirables roaming around in a very confined space.
Told you.

Celebrate our diversity.

International Chav/Chavette competition.

Observer's Alky of the Year.

Best dressed smack head.

Childrens' spelling a tattoo competition.

Longest term female resident, who can't speak English.

Worst kept garden competition.

Endless.

It just needs creativity.

garinda 30-10-2010 23:06
Re: The value of public funded art
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by katex (Post 856976)
Cynicism ought to be the eighth deadly sin; a very unpleasant characteristic.
Would that be more, or less unpleasant, than labelling someone 'disgusting' for expressing a valid opinion, that others might not hold.

:rolleyes:

cashman 30-10-2010 23:06
Re: The value of public funded art
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by katex (Post 856976)
:p Think I am one of the people on here who is not blinkered and cares about our town and trying to keep positive instead of the cynical attitude handed out by a group of members on here.

Cynicism ought to be the eighth deadly sin; a very unpleasant characteristic.
nowt wrong wi trying to keep positive, would help if sensible was included in the positivity.;)

garinda 30-10-2010 23:10
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Just checked my Accy Web mail box.

No news of the costs of funding the Victorian Swimming Gala.

Thought not.

Probably be broadcast publicly this time, rather than by special delivery to myself.

Progress, of sorts.

When it happens.

katex 30-10-2010 23:11
Re: The value of public funded art
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by cashman (Post 856983)
nowt wrong wi trying to keep positive, would help if sensible was included in the positivity.;)

So, what's been sensible in other posts on here then ? Just criticism .. no concrete suggestions which is what the town needs.

lancsdave 30-10-2010 23:14
Re: The value of public funded art
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by katex (Post 856985)
So, what's been sensible in other posts on here then ? Just criticism .. no concrete suggestions which is what the town needs.

It's very difficult to be positive when the people charged with the responsibility of making the decisions don't listen anway :rolleyes:

katex 30-10-2010 23:14
Re: The value of public funded art
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by garinda (Post 856981)
Would that be more, or less unpleasant, than labelling someone 'disgusting' for expressing a valid opinion, that others might not hold.

:rolleyes:
Wasn't a valid opinion ... was just downright offensive.
Stop sidetracking.

cashman 30-10-2010 23:14
Re: The value of public funded art
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by katex (Post 856985)
So, what's been sensible in other posts on here then ? Just criticism .. no concrete suggestions which is what the town needs.
thats cos yer blinkered kate, but you don't think so. there has been suggestions but ya choose to ignore em.

Less 30-10-2010 23:16
Re: The value of public funded art
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by katex (Post 856976)
:p Think I am one of the people on here who is not blinkered and cares about our town and trying to keep positive instead of the cynical attitude handed out by a group of members on here.

Cynicism ought to be the eighth deadly sin; a very unpleasant characteristic.
Take a look at yourself woman! of course you aren't blinkered how the heck would blinkers fit over those rose tinted specs?
:D

But Cynicism is much, much better than art, no hang on, cynicism is, if applied correctly an art form in a class of it's own. Or is that the full monty with Prince Charles dancing in the dole queue?
Now that I would turn up to see.

katex 30-10-2010 23:16
Re: The value of public funded art
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by cashman (Post 856988)
thats cos yer blinkered kate, but you don't think so. there has been suggestions but ya choose to ignore em.
Suggestions ? Name them. With the exception of A-B's which aren't feasible in our town. 'In my opinion' .. open to discussion though.

cashman 30-10-2010 23:20
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Originally Posted by katex (Post 856990)
Suggestions ? Name them. With the exception of A-B's which aren't feasible in our town. 'In my opinion' .. open to discussion though.
No you look fer em. its you says theres been none.:p


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