Originally Posted by katex (Post 883185)

Err .. exactly. That's what I am trying to get at. But we don't know the cost as yet, but is not exactly a 'civic celebration' is it ? Am trying to get at the financial gains for this spending. However, you cannot ignore any feel good factors it brings to our town .. that is priceless.

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 883187)

Only the irresponsible go out to the pictures when they can't pay their rent.

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 883190)

Priceless for two locals so far.

You and Neil.

The vast majority, across the board, so far as how we normally post, are against it.

If a Glee tribute band, to switch the Christmas lights on, cost six thousand quid, you can bet your aunt Fanny the proposed firework display won't consist of a tenners worth of Catherine wheels bought in the newsagents.

We know how costly organising civic events.

Who amongst us can forget the thousands that were spent on the spectacular flash mob?

Originally Posted by katex (Post 883193)

You still do not address any monies spent against monies gained though Garinda .. just focused on the outlay.

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Originally Posted by lancsdave (Post 883198)

You're probably right, Im sure there will have to be at least one cafe open to rake it in ;)

Originally Posted by katex (Post 883199)

Thought you may have been busy printing out commemorative tea towels, Dave ... :D

Originally Posted by katex (Post 883193)

You still do not address any monies spent against monies gained though Garinda .. just focused on the outlay.

'Thousands' on the Flash Mob !!! ... that's increased (wasn't even local council money)...anyway stick to the issue being discussed ... as you have just so rightly mentioned.

Originally Posted by katex (Post 883193)

You still do not address any monies spent against monies gained though Garinda .. just focused on the outlay.

Originally Posted by lancsdave (Post 883201)

I'm not printing it until you order it :p

Originally Posted by katex (Post 883210)

All entrepreneurs have to take a risk Dave .. not play safe, that's what made them millionaires :p

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 883205)

Er...my little bug bear, facts.

Let's deal in them.

You might want to check your's.

The Arts Czarina posted that three quarters of the funding for the flash mob came from the Lotto, and 'about a quarter' from HBC. I posted many times, besides thinking that it was naff, that I wouldn't have given two hoots, if it wasn't part funded by the tax payers of Hyndburn. That was the whole point.

Thankfully never having been a gambler, it's hard to predict on any returns from 'monies gained'.

Besides, it's especially irresponsible to gamble when the piggy bank is empty, and you haven't got any money as a stake in the first place.

I started this thread because I wondered if others think it's also a stupid waste of money, in these worrying times.

So far, the vast majority think similarly.

You don't.

Fine.

I hope you enjoy your 'pricless' extravangance.

Call it our treat.

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 883207)

Do we know how much financal gain Knitty Nora attracted to the area, after her residency in the Market Hall, crocheting gonks?

We know how many thousands it cost, but I haven't seen the monetary return figures yet in black and white.

Anyone got them?

Originally Posted by Alan Varrechia (Post 883215)

If he prints "I don't give a stuff about the Royal Wedding" I'll order 3 straight away. :D:D:D

Originally Posted by lancsdave (Post 883217)

Now there's an idea :D