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cashman 17-02-2011 21:21

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Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 884262)
although you have probably seen more of him than me over the last few years;)

I wonder why that should be.:(

Eric 17-02-2011 22:33

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 884144)
I, for one, hope he is reading Accyweb,especially this thread.
It would give him a flavour of how some of us think....though I seriously doubt that it would make a blind bit of difference to his plans.
He might be good at showboating, but he has no leadership skills that are discernible to the voting public of the borough.

If he were any good at showboating, he would have accepted the allowance cut, and trumpeted his sacrifice all over Hyndburn.:rolleyes:

Margaret Pilkington 18-02-2011 06:20

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No, Eric...when it comes to money this man knows that showboating takes a back seat.
The word 'Greedy' comes to mind.
When the rest of us are in the situation of making do with a lot less, he isn't prepared to give up any of his allowances.......well, after all he is a politicain...of sorts.

garinda 20-02-2011 16:51

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'There will also be a spectacular fireworks display on the evening of the Friday 29 April to celebrate the royal nuptials.'

'On Saturday 30 April, four newly appointed Freemen of the Borough will join local people who celebrate their wedding anniversary on 29 April at a celebratory lunch at the Town Hall. There are also a range of music events in the planning stages - we'll let you know more as things unfold.'

Royal Wedding And May Day Fayre On The Way

Shall we have another poll, open of course?

Guessing at who might be catering the butties at this shindig?

:rolleyes::D

garinda 20-02-2011 16:57

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Since the much anticipated Victorian Swimming Gala was postponed due to 'bad weather', I wonder if this will see the expensive clowns attempting to dip another toe in the non-water, being nearly May, and make the trip over from Yorkshire?

garinda 20-02-2011 17:08

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Originally Posted by garinda (Post 885380)
Since the much anticipated Victorian Swimming Gala was postponed due to 'bad weather', I wonder if this will see the expensive clowns attempting to dip another toe in the non-water, being nearly May, and make the trip over from Yorkshire?

I say 'expensive', that's all relative, I suppose.

Especially regarding the value of community art.

The cost of the Yorkshire clowns was only £2,500.00.

http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/f...-55321-49.html

Perhaps they'll wear old fashioned red, white, and blue bathing costumes.

If the meagre budget will stretch that far.

:rolleyes:

Tealeaf 20-02-2011 17:27

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Will you stop moaning about the Royal Wedding bash? I may disagree about Britcliffe on most other matters, but it is surely right to spend a few bob on this occasion. After all, other town in England will be doing so; it will no doubt, induce a feel good factor - like the 'Chilean Miners Moment' - give a boost to the economy and on top of which we all get a day off work (for them that do work, that is).

Can you imagine the TV coverage, if on that fateful day, the rest of the country is celebrating with flags, bunting, street parties, trifle and general drunkenness?

Meanwhile, the TV cameras flash up to Accy to show a bunch of miserly sour-faced baseball-cappers walking up and down in the rain spitting gum and with heads down and with dodgy dogs crapping in the street like a scene from a Lowry painting?

I know that only afterwards, I would have to hide my face here in London in shame.

garinda 20-02-2011 17:45

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf (Post 885400)
Will you stop moaning about the Royal Wedding bash...it is surely right to spend a few bob on this occasion.

No.

I guess we won't.

You'll just have to accept you're in a tiny minority on this one.

The vast majority of people thinking it a complete and an utter waste of money, at this particular moment in time.

Butties and bunting, or Yorkist mummers, a 'Spend, spend, spend' mentality is unacceptable to most of us, whilst we are seeing such drastic cuts in jobs, and local services.

garinda 20-02-2011 17:52

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf (Post 885400)
After all, other town in England will be doing so

Did you find the source of your own council's budget for the royal wedding celebrations yet, which you said was £240,000.00?

Purely so we could compare and assess, what fabulous programme of events have you planned in Tower Hamlets, to mark this occassion?

Tealeaf 20-02-2011 17:54

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Originally Posted by garinda (Post 885417)
No.

I guess we won't.

You'll just have to accept you're in a tiny minority on this one.

Which is a shame because while It may may a minority cause in Accy, it ain't elsewhere.

Still, I suppose that is one of Accy's charms, to be permanently caught in a time warp of '50's food,' 60's politics and '70's tat.

garinda 20-02-2011 17:58

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf (Post 885421)
Which is a shame because while It may may a minority cause in Accy, it ain't elsewhere.

Still, I suppose that is one of Accy's charms, to be permanently caught in a time warp of '50's food,' 60's politics and '70's tat.

Save up your ration coupons and make a trifle, dress up as John Bull, wave your little flag, whilst watching the telly.

As long as you've paid for it all yourself, I'm sure we'll all hope you have a lovely day.

Tealeaf 20-02-2011 18:11

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Originally Posted by garinda (Post 885422)
Save up your ration coupons and make a trifle, dress up as John Bull, wave your little flag, whilst watching the telly.

As long as you've paid for it all yourself, I'm sure we'll all hope you have a lovely day.

I certainly shall.

You stick to the Coronation Street Omnibus, which I think is on Channel 10 freeview. Later on, you can let us know how your day has gone and I'll let you know mine.

You enjoy!

garinda 20-02-2011 18:14

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf (Post 885428)
I certainly shall.

You stick to the Coronation Street Omnibus, which I think is on Channel 10 freeview. Later on, you can let us know how your day has gone and I'll let you know mine.

You enjoy!


Takes all sorts, I suppose.

He was rumoured to be, er...a little odd too.

http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/...ts-Photography

garinda 20-02-2011 18:25

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Originally Posted by garinda (Post 885429)
Takes all sorts, I suppose.

He was rumoured to be, er...a little odd too.

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...and I think that sad old man, Ken Bailey, paid for all his own loyalist paraphernalia.

I don't think Bournemouth Council did.

;)

Tealeaf 20-02-2011 18:29

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Nah...not quite.

I've got a Restoration Party to go to.

350th Anniversary of the Crowning of Charles II, 23rd April 1661; the bash is on the Royal wedding day. Big buxomed serving wenches, lots of slap 'n tickle, etc.

You stick with your Cromwellian Puritism; no fun, no games, no nowt.

garinda 20-02-2011 18:35

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf (Post 885441)
Nah...not quite.

I've got a Restoration Party to go to.

350th Anniversary of the Crowning of Charles II, 23rd April 1661; the bash is on the Royal wedding day. Big buxomed serving wenches, lots of slap 'n tickle, etc.

You stick with your Cromwellian Puritism; no fun, no games, no nowt.

Excellent.

I suppose that's part of the calendar of royal wedding celebrations in Tower Hamlets, funded by your council's £240,000.00?

Please link the full list from THBC, for anyone up here who think our council haven't pushed the boat out far enough, and who might be tempted to join in the fun down there.

garinda 20-02-2011 18:39

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I keep asking, but am met with silence.

It's almost as if there isn't an east London council with a near quarter of a million quid budget, and in fact sod all is planned, to celebrate this historic occasion.

Shameful.

Tealeaf 20-02-2011 18:39

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Originally Posted by garinda (Post 885443)
Excellent.

I suppose that's part of the calendar of royal wedding celebrations in Tower Hamlets, funded by your council's £240,000.00?

Please link the full list from THBC, for anyone up here who think our council haven't pushed the boat out far enough, and who might be tempted to join in the fun down there.

This has nowt to do with THBC - its a private do.

You post the link on here from HBC with details of their spending, then I'll post mine. You started this thread, so put the HBC money where your posts are.

Until then, I'm doing nowt.

garinda 20-02-2011 19:05

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf (Post 885447)
This has nowt to do with THBC - its a private do.

You post the link on here from HBC with details of their spending, then I'll post mine. You started this thread, so put the HBC money where your posts are.

Until then, I'm doing nowt.

Are you able to read?

I'll try again.

In the link I helpfully provided, it was minuted that the Leader of the Council was asked what H.B.C.'s budget was for these celebratons, though his answer wasn't.

Therefore we don't know.

Though since we now know the cost to the public purse, to hire a Glee tribute act was £6,000.00, to turn on the Christmas lights, some people are in fear that any money spent in Hyndburn, will be too much.

It doesn't show much respect from us towards the happy couple, who have called their wedding an 'austerity' marriage, mindful of the draconian cuts in public services, and have asked for celebrations to be pared back.

So, your council's stated £240,000.00 budget, and programme of events that are planned, could we possibly have a link to the source of the information please?

garinda 20-02-2011 19:11

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf (Post 885447)

Until then, I'm doing nowt.

But you did do something, didn't you?

You stated your own Council, London's Tower Hamlets Borough Council, had a £240,000.00 budget, to celebrate the royal wedding.

That's much more than 'nowt'.

So, where is the link to the source of that interesting information....?

:rolleyes:

Tealeaf 20-02-2011 19:14

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I can read - can you?

You've made a statement about HBC spending on the Royal Wedding. But you don't know how much it is. Is it £20, £2000, or £20000pds?

Until you do know, shut up and don't criticise or question others, when in the best of faith, they put their numbers on line.

Look for them yourself; I would respectfully suggest, that if you can't find 'em, you get yourself a new computer or at least change your search engine.

garinda 20-02-2011 20:03

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf (Post 885461)
I can read - can you?

You've made a statement about HBC spending on the Royal Wedding. But you don't know how much it is. Is it £20, £2000, or £20000pds?

Until you do know, shut up and don't criticise or question others, when in the best of faith, they put their numbers on line.

Look for them yourself; I would respectfully suggest, that if you can't find 'em, you get yourself a new computer or at least change your search engine.

I have looked.

Sadly I couldn't find the translate into English option, on the Tower Hamlets Borough Council's website.

shillelagh 20-02-2011 20:08

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nowt going on in rossendale .. so far

Rossendale Tourism - Events

Mancie 20-02-2011 20:12

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Originally Posted by garinda (Post 885465)
I have looked.

Sadly I couldn't find the translate into English option, on the Tower Hamlets Borough Council's website.

Just so happens I have the translation here;

بہت:) سے تھوکنا اور چاول اور مرغی کے چھگری لاگت ائے گی. دو لاکھ پاؤنڈ اور پھلت کے امیر اور تھوکنا

garinda 20-02-2011 20:23

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Originally Posted by Mancie (Post 885469)
Just so happens I have the translation here;

بہت:) سے تھوکنا اور چاول اور مرغی کے چھگری لاگت ائے گی. دو لاکھ پاؤنڈ اور پھلت کے امیر اور تھوکنا

Shocking.

Shameful in fact.

No wonder he's so keen we fork out dosh up here.

Margaret Pilkington 20-02-2011 21:32

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Originally Posted by shillelagh (Post 885467)
nowt going on in rossendale .. so far

Rossendale Tourism - Events

So Hyndburn wouldn't be on their own if they decided to shelve all the celebrations that would cost us money then!


I do not care about the celebrations that people fund for themselves....that is their choice(and their money)....but I do care about the money which I contribute through local taxes, being squandered on something like this.

I would rather see the money used on things that will benefit the whole borough.....and as for bringing in trade:tongueout.......codswallop!

There is only PB who can afford to spend anything.

claytonender 20-02-2011 21:53

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I was in Manchester yesterday at a meeting of Labour Group members from all over Lancashire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside. I asked several of the people who were there, what there local authority was doing to celebrate the Royal Wedding. No other authority appears to be arranging any civic celebrations.
After reading Jen links to Rossendale website -a Day out with Thomas - sounds much more exciting.

cashman 20-02-2011 21:58

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Originally Posted by claytonender (Post 885518)
I was in Manchester yesterday at a meeting of Labour Group members from all over Lancashire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside. I asked several of the people who were there, what there local authority was doing to celebrate the Royal Wedding. No other authority appears to be arranging any civic celebrations.
After reading Jen links to Rossendale website -a Day out with Thomas - sounds much more exciting.

No surprise to me yon, but according to T. Tower Hamlets are pushing the boat out.:D

mallard 20-02-2011 22:08

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well ive never been one royals ,but its up to you.

katex 20-02-2011 23:17

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Originally Posted by shillelagh (Post 885467)
nowt going on in rossendale .. so far

Rossendale Tourism - Events

Looks like they are formulating ideas though, Shill ..:)
Street parties to mark Royal wedding celebrations | Rossendale Free Press - menmedia.co.uk

shillelagh 20-02-2011 23:19

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the street parties are what you organise yourself ... and theyre offering the free shutting of the road .. ie same as what every other borough is doing ...

cashman 20-02-2011 23:20

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Originally Posted by katex (Post 885538)

They won't formulate much Kate, if any of em read accyweb.:D;)

Bernard Dawson 20-02-2011 23:33

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Originally Posted by shillelagh (Post 885539)
the street parties are what you organise yourself ... and theyre offering the free shutting of the road .. ie same as what every other borough is doing ...

Will you be doing owt in Rising Bridge?

garinda 20-02-2011 23:35

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Originally Posted by shillelagh (Post 885539)
the street parties are what you organise yourself ... and theyre offering the free shutting of the road .. ie same as what every other borough is doing ...

Which, the waiving of road closure fees, no one is complaining about, or would begrudge. As it actually isn't a spending cost.

If people want to organise their own street parties, fine. No problemo.

steeljack 21-02-2011 05:30

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is it true the Beckhams have been invited so the Brides parents will have someone to talk to. :eek: :D ;)

jaysay 21-02-2011 09:08

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Yippee, I can't believe it, I've got an invite, right out of the blue this morning, I'm over the moon, what to wear, get the wheelchair all clean and shinny, go faster stripes, special oxygen tanks made of aluminium very light and portable, Joan will have to get a new hat, can't wait

:cheers::wave8::wave8::wave8::wave8:

garinda 21-02-2011 09:15

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Originally Posted by steeljack (Post 885546)
is it true the Beckhams have been invited so the Brides parents will have someone to talk to. :eek: :D ;)

It looks like they'll be also able to chat to Darby and Joan, from Hyndburn.

:D

garinda 25-02-2011 17:56

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Doesn't seem there's much civic celebration planned just yet, in our capital city's boroughs.

Have yourself a Royal knees up

Perhaps they've blown all their budget on a present for the happy couple, from the tax payers of each borough.

You can get some lovely stuff down Brick Lane Market.

Might be sending 'em a glitzy bong.

:rolleyes:

jaysay 25-02-2011 18:39

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Originally Posted by garinda (Post 885590)
It looks like they'll be also able to chat to Darby and Joan, from Hyndburn.

:D

Ive only just read this post miss kate, we are not amused:fire: :D

garinda 25-02-2011 18:44

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Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 887242)
Ive only just read this post miss kate, we are not amused:fire: :D

...and I thought you'd just chosen to ignore it.

At least I didn't post Wilson, Kepple & Betty, and then people would have thought you were involved in some kinky threesome type set up.

;):D

shillelagh 25-02-2011 18:47

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Originally Posted by Bernard Dawson (Post 885541)
Will you be doing owt in Rising Bridge?


im going to drag the spugster down to watch the wedding in the market hall .... i hope .. that is if he comes down ... :D

garinda 25-02-2011 18:50

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Originally Posted by shillelagh (Post 887251)
im going to drag the spugster down to watch the wedding in the market hall .... i hope .. that is if he comes down ... :D

Are you really?

:eek:


You won't be seeing Spugs until later in the summer now.

;):D

jaysay 25-02-2011 18:59

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Originally Posted by garinda (Post 887253)
Are you really?

:eek:


You won't be seeing Spugs until later in the summer now.

;):D

She's not daft is our Jen :D

shillelagh 25-02-2011 19:48

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Originally Posted by garinda (Post 887253)
Are you really?

:eek:


You won't be seeing Spugs until later in the summer now.

;):D


i will dont you worry ... :D:D:D

Gremlin 25-02-2011 19:50

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By eck, my wedding anniversary (as I posted earlier) is causing a fuss. Maybe I should cancel my Rhine cruise and stay at home and enjoy the day.
Not a cat in hells chance of that, I would sooner row the ship up the Rhine.

yerself 25-02-2011 19:58

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Originally Posted by shillelagh
m going to drag the spugster down to watch the wedding in the market hall

Who's getting married in there?

garinda 25-02-2011 21:16

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Originally Posted by yerself (Post 887278)
Who's getting married in there?

Bosh 'n' Pecks.

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...JKxeCximjnDyyg

cashman 25-02-2011 21:40

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Originally Posted by Gremlin (Post 887276)
By eck, my wedding anniversary (as I posted earlier) is causing a fuss. Maybe I should cancel my Rhine cruise and stay at home and enjoy the day.
Not a cat in hells chance of that, I would sooner row the ship up the Rhine.

Good man yeh will love the rhine, beautiful area/river, did it early 80s, much better than the garbage on offer here that day.:D;)

accyman 25-02-2011 22:02

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is anyone buying any of teh royal tat they are shoving out like cups,plates etc

i have a few 1911 coronation items i found and they are worthless so i dont see the point in them at all even as collectables

Ken Moss 03-03-2011 16:31

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The net budget of the Royal Wedding celebrations in Hyndburn is earmarked as £15,000 which comes from the Cabinet Action Fund. In real terms this means that it could cost more than this but offsets from revenue generated by the event should balance the final figure out at no more than £15,000.

Enjoy.

walkinman221 03-03-2011 16:36

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Originally Posted by Ken Moss (Post 888837)
The net budget of the Royal Wedding celebrations in Hyndburn is earmarked as £15,000 which comes from the Cabinet Action Fund. In real terms this means that it could cost more than this but offsets from revenue generated by the event should balance the final figure out at no more than £15,000.

Enjoy.

It wouldnt matter if it was 15p it would be to much.Total waste of money, imo:(

garinda 03-03-2011 16:51

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Moss (Post 888837)
The net budget of the Royal Wedding celebrations in Hyndburn is earmarked as £15,000 which comes from the Cabinet Action Fund. In real terms this means that it could cost more than this but offsets from revenue generated by the event should balance the final figure out at no more than £15,000.

Enjoy.


Blimey.

Hardly the 'austerity wedding' the happy couple themselves hoped it would be.

Many local couples will have spent much less than that on their own wedding day, and that'd include cake, photographer, dresses, reception, and a honeymoon.

Eric 03-03-2011 16:59

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Originally Posted by garinda (Post 888843)
Blimey.

Hardly the 'austerity wedding' the happy couple themselves hoped it would be.

Many local couples will have spent much less than that on their own wedding day, and that'd include cake, photographer, dresses, reception, and a honeymoon.

Don't worry about the honeymoon; Canada is taking care of that:D

accyman 03-03-2011 17:01

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Originally Posted by Eric (Post 888848)
Don't worry about the honeymoon; Canada is taking care of that:D

please say they are honeymooning in the french districs and theres plenty of tunnels and paparatzi ;)

garinda 03-03-2011 17:11

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Originally Posted by Eric (Post 888848)
Don't worry about the honeymoon; Canada is taking care of that:D

Cheers.

There will be some savings for you, as the couple will not require new sheets, after their first marital night trogether, apparently.

;):D

walkinman221 03-03-2011 17:22

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Originally Posted by garinda (Post 888851)
Cheers.

There will be some savings for you, as the couple will not require new sheets, after their first marital night trogether, apparently.

;):D

They might but they could be singles not doubles:D

garinda 03-03-2011 17:22

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Originally Posted by Ken Moss (Post 888837)
The net budget of the Royal Wedding celebrations in Hyndburn is earmarked as £15,000

Since it was reported that Hyndburn's royal wedding celebration will be centred around the Market Hall, with this generous budget, can we expect to see the return of Aldo Zilli, back to do some regal nibbles?

garinda 03-03-2011 17:29

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Originally Posted by walkinman221 (Post 888854)
They might but they could be singles not doubles:D

How times change.

Thirty years ago Lady Diana Spencer's uncle, publicly proclaiming her purity, which would ensure the royal bloodline.

Cut to the present day. A royal bride-to-be, who's already played house with someone before Wills, and the bride's uncle more known for snorting coke in his Spanish villa, than making statements about young womens' virginity.

:rolleyes:

walkinman221 03-03-2011 17:35

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Originally Posted by garinda (Post 888860)
How times change.

Thirty years ago Lady Diana Spencer's uncle, publicly proclaiming her purity, which would ensure the royal bloodline.

Cut to the present day. A royal bride-to-be, who's already played house with someone before Wills, and the bride's uncle more known for snorting coke in his Spanish villa, than making statements about young womens' virginity.

:rolleyes:

Look on the bright side at least the girl has some life experience and should know what she is getting into:eek::eek:

jaysay 03-03-2011 17:36

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Originally Posted by garinda (Post 888851)
Cheers.

There will be some savings for you, as the couple will not require new sheets, after their first marital night trogether, apparently.

;):D

Your havin a laugh, the Virgin Queen was way back in history G:D:D:D

walkinman221 03-03-2011 17:39

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Was it before they became German? jaysay:D:D

garinda 03-03-2011 17:40

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Originally Posted by walkinman221 (Post 888861)
Look on the bright side at least the girl has some life experience and should know what she is getting into:eek::eek:

As I would with any other young couple, about to tie the knot, I genuinely wish them well.

It's never easy, and they do have the advantage over other royal couples, in that they are both in love with each other. Not just the poor brood mare bride.

jaysay 03-03-2011 17:42

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Originally Posted by walkinman221 (Post 888861)
Look on the bright side at least the girl has some life experience and should know what she is getting into:eek::eek:

Unfortunately the Grooms mother was not the nice naive girl next door the Royals thought they were getting and she ended up a real pain in their proverbial backsides;)

garinda 03-03-2011 17:42

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Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 888863)
Your havin a laugh, the Virgin Queen was way back in history G:D:D:D

Diana's uncle had to publicly state his niece was still 'intact'.

walkinman221 03-03-2011 17:44

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We thought that about his mum though and look how that turned out, but as you say we should wish them well.Its probably extra hard for them being in the spotlight in everything they do.

jaysay 03-03-2011 17:45

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Originally Posted by garinda (Post 888868)
Diana's uncle had to publicly state his niece was still 'intact'.

How the flook would he know, or was he a dirty old man playing doctors and nurses:D:D:D

walkinman221 03-03-2011 17:46

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Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 888871)
How the flook would he know, or was he a dirty old man playing doctors and nurses:D:D:D

Just what i was thinking jaysay:eek::confused:

jaysay 03-03-2011 17:49

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Originally Posted by walkinman221 (Post 888869)
We thought that about his mum though and look how that turned out, but as you say we should wish them well.Its probably extra hard for them being in the spotlight in everything they do.

I agree 100% with that walkinman I actually they will actually be a plus for the country in the long run I just wish that his father would decide not take over from mummy when she finally goes and let his son take the throne instead, but I doubt it will happen

garinda 03-03-2011 17:50

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Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 888863)
Your havin a laugh, the Virgin Queen was way back in history G:D:D:D

Diana's uncle, Lord Fermoy, announced at a press conference, filmed by TV news stations, that his niece was a “bona fide virgin”.

jaysay 03-03-2011 17:51

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Quote:

Originally Posted by walkinman221 (Post 888872)
Just what i was thinking jaysay:eek::confused:

You can just picture it can't you "now open wide while I check everything is intact":rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

walkinman221 03-03-2011 17:56

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That image may take some moving thx jaysay:eek::D

heth 03-03-2011 19:03

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Wish the happy couple well, hope they have a nice long life together. :D

As for our council spending £15k, well you could run peel st toilets for a year and a half on that and I know which we would prefer the pennies being spent on.

accyman 03-03-2011 19:13

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Quote:

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 888875)
Diana's uncle, Lord Fermoy, announced at a press conference, filmed by TV news stations, that his niece was a “bona fide virgin”.

she sure played catch up pretty well though :D

steeljack 04-03-2011 07:40

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this link was posted on US Yahoo, shows Kates links to the downtrodden masses, just a lass from a Durham coal mining village


Yahoo!

garinda 04-03-2011 07:54

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Quote:

Originally Posted by steeljack (Post 889016)
this link was posted on US Yahoo, shows Kates links to the downtrodden masses, just a lass from a Durham coal mining village


Yahoo!


She's brushed off the coal dust, and now we're told she's to be known as Catherine.

Kate Middleton will use Queen Catherine when Prince William is crowned | Mail Online

I'm sure Lady Di, and Fergie would wish her well with that hope.

steeljack 04-03-2011 08:18

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Quote:

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 889020)
She's brushed off the coal dust, and now we're told she's to be known as Catherine.

Kate Middleton will use Queen Catherine when Prince William is crowned | Mail Online

I'm sure Lady Di, and Fergie would wish her well with that hope.

Didn't the last Queen Catherine (Howard) get the chop ;) have there been any in-between ?

garinda 04-03-2011 08:25

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Quote:

Originally Posted by steeljack (Post 889027)
Didn't the last Queen Catherine (Howard) get the chop ;) have there been any in-between ?

Here you go, read this...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ukne...Catherine.html

but make it choppy. It's way past your bedtime.

:D

jaysay 04-03-2011 08:58

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Quote:

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 889020)
She's brushed off the coal dust, and now we're told she's to be known as Catherine.

Kate Middleton will use Queen Catherine when Prince William is crowned | Mail Online

I'm sure Lady Di, and Fergie would wish her well with that hope.

Well it wouldn't be so bad if it was Katherine at least that's probably the name her parents gave her;)

derekgas 04-03-2011 10:40

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I voted no, but not for the obvious reasons, the fact is that this wedding is going to cost the country a fortune, and in no small way will damage the economy and many businesses/industries, aside from the 'bank holiday', many people (and probably most of them paid 'work or play') will take an extra 3 days of their statutory holidays before the wedding, coupled with the other bank holidays in the period means a lot of holidays in a short time, which in essence means they will have 11 consecutive paid days off work, this will hurt a lot of small businesses again!!

garinda 04-03-2011 10:46

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Quote:

Originally Posted by derekgas (Post 889073)
I voted no, but not for the obvious reasons, the fact is that this wedding is going to cost the country a fortune, and in no small way will damage the economy and many businesses/industries, aside from the 'bank holiday', many people (and probably most of them paid 'work or play') will take an extra 3 days of their statutory holidays before the wedding, coupled with the other bank holidays in the period means a lot of holidays in a short time, which in essence means they will have 11 consecutive paid days off work, this will hurt a lot of small businesses again!!

True, but this is about having a party, and sod trying to run a business.

Well unless you're the Queen. Who has decreed her staff will be working on the Bank Holiday on the 29th.

jaysay 04-03-2011 18:03

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Quote:

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 889076)
True, but this is about having a party, and sod trying to run a business.

Well unless you're the Queen. Who has decreed her staff will be working on the Bank Holiday on the 29th.

Thats not work G. I'm told its a pleasure working for her Mag:D

garinda 04-03-2011 18:23

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 889132)
Thats not work G. I'm told its a pleasure working for her Mag:D


Plus I'm told she's not that dependent from what they take in the gift shops.

Unlike many other businesses, who will struggle to cope with losing trade/productivity, and forking out for another days paid holiday.

;)

magpie 09-03-2011 10:14

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I voted NO it is going to take more than a Royal Wedding to lift the spirits of this country ( the state its in ) I also wonder how long the marriage will last ( or is that me being tooooooooo negative )

Josie Bloggs 17-03-2011 21:15

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How much are they spending on the wedding? Ive heard that pubs are getting flags and stuff paid for by the council, just before the elections. If is a few 100 quid, fair shout. It more, surely that could be spent better@

garinda 17-03-2011 21:43

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Originally Posted by Josie Bloggs (Post 892465)
How much are they spending on the wedding?

This is the budget.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Moss (Post 888837)
The net budget of the Royal Wedding celebrations in Hyndburn is earmarked as £15,000 which comes from the Cabinet Action Fund. In real terms this means that it could cost more than this but offsets from revenue generated by the event should balance the final figure out at no more than £15,000.

Enjoy.


Josie Bloggs 17-03-2011 21:50

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£15 grand!!! What the f? Surely the money could be better spent? That's ourtragous, never thought it was so much. If people want street parties, great let them make there own sarnies. How does that budget break down. Please tell me my council tax isnt paying officers to arrange celebrations.

lancsdave 17-03-2011 21:56

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£15,000 pounds. You could keep public toilets open for 18 months on that !!

shillelagh 17-03-2011 22:04

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wonder how many street parties are being held ....

heth 17-03-2011 22:05

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Quote:

Originally Posted by heth (Post 888911)
Wish the happy couple well, hope they have a nice long life together. :D

As for our council spending £15k, well you could run peel st toilets for a year and a half on that and I know which we would prefer the pennies being spent on.


Dave..................:p

Josie Bloggs 17-03-2011 22:05

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Why isnt this reported in the local papers? I guess this explains why I dont buy them, theres never anything interesting. BECAUSE THEY IGNORE IT. Does any of the cabinet action fund go to free lunches with journalists, I wonder.....

Hyndburn has a bad political culture. People who work for the council tell me GJones was rude (almost bullying))), so even tho I support labour, I worry about him.

Allegedly.

Josie Bloggs 17-03-2011 22:15

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Should balancs that out, apparently Miles is great to work with.

Ken Moss 18-03-2011 06:49

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Josie Bloggs (Post 892498)
Why isnt this reported in the local papers? I guess this explains why I dont buy them, theres never anything interesting. BECAUSE THEY IGNORE IT. Does any of the cabinet action fund go to free lunches with journalists, I wonder.....

Hyndburn has a bad political culture. People who work for the council tell me GJones was rude (almost bullying))), so even tho I support labour, I worry about him.

Allegedly.

I've heard Graham talk to a lot of people and he is always forthright and firm. He is passionate, committed to the good of Hyndburn and knows local politics inside out plus he will let you finish talking before he replies. Of any complaint that can be laid against him there is only one man I can think of who would probably describe him as 'rude'.

Speaking as someone who has been on a steep learning curve and been gently steered back on course when I've slipped up, I can also categorically confirm that he is no bully.

Best man for the job, just listen to him speak.

Margaret Pilkington 18-03-2011 08:09

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I have never heard anyone say a bad word about Graham Jones(well, except one....who is a political foe,so expected)everyone who knows him will tell you he is hard working and his focus is for the good of the town...he has no egomaniacal tendencies either.

Ken Moss 18-03-2011 08:15

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Josie Bloggs (Post 892486)
£15 grand!!! What the f? Surely the money could be better spent? That's ourtragous, never thought it was so much. If people want street parties, great let them make there own sarnies. How does that budget break down. Please tell me my council tax isnt paying officers to arrange celebrations.

We haven't actually been told the breakdown of the costing or how they arrived at that figure. There is some doubt as to whether this will even be the final cost as the fireworks display alone has been mooted at £6,000 (£4,000 for the fireworks, £2,000 to close the road).

This is your money, ask the question.

Councillors - Peter Britcliffe

You could always e-mail [email protected] although that will take up to 20 working days for a response.

magpie 22-03-2011 09:07

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lancsdave (Post 892493)
£15,000 pounds. You could keep public toilets open for 18 months on that !!

Not to mention Hargreaves House..... total waste of money is my personal view..... :rolleyes:

Lancashire Lassie 22-03-2011 09:26

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Not only that but they chose my wedding day to get married - which is now a bank holiday. makin my wedding nearly 50% more expensive! Thanks royals!!

jaysay 22-03-2011 10:01

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Lancashire Lassie (Post 893184)
Not only that but they chose my wedding day to get married - which is now a bank holiday. makin my wedding nearly 50% more expensive! Thanks royals!!

Surely if you'd already booked your wedding they can't increase the cost

mallard 25-03-2011 09:51

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no

heth 25-03-2011 14:53

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Ere you go, tells us what streets are going to be closed so far and what our leader has said about it...........................

East Lancashire set for 25 royal wedding street parties (From Lancashire Telegraph)

Josie Bloggs 26-03-2011 21:30

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I spoke to someone who knows people who work at HBC who will get extra pay for working over the weekend and the bank hols. Staff that basically do what PB says to help him get elected. Will they get paid double time and will that be included in the councils budget for the wedding. I agree with what most people are saying, up for partying, I remember enjoying Charles and Di getting wed when I was a kid. But we got together with neighbours, we didn't have fireworks in Accy. If there were some I cant remember anyway, but I was only a nipper.


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