Re: HBC have taken away the benches from outside the market
 

Don't visit Accrington as much as I did, now there aren't as many welcome places where I can sit, if I have to, but did venture there today.

Disappointed to see the benches still haven't been returned.

Not suprised to see a group merrily sat supping, on the wall of St. James Church.

Re: HBC have taken away the benches from outside the market
 

I have one of these - it folds into a walking stick - a little bulky as walking sticks go, but I have been glad of the chance to sit sometimes.

Re: HBC have taken away the benches from outside the market
 

Thanks Margaret.

I do have an invaluable folding stick, I whip out when needed.

I'll research, to make sure this stick can take nine stone...on each side of the seat.

:D

Re: HBC have taken away the benches from outside the market
 

On second thoughts, rather than having to buy my own seat, I'll just carry on shopping more often in other places, which haven't removed their benches.

Where it seems those who may need a seat, the elderly, parents, the disabled, or even just the weary, appear to be more welcomed.

Re: HBC have taken away the benches from outside the market
 

Have they taken the benches from there too Rindi:eek:

Re: HBC have taken away the benches from outside the market
 

No, not yet.

Probably just fancied a change.

Alcoholics need a little change of scenery too, from time to time.

;)

Re: HBC have taken away the benches from outside the market
 

Well was just asking because the weather looks set fair for a trip down town for me on Wednesday and my mate George needs a place to rest his weary legs when we stop, after pushing me about the town centre for an hour:D

Re: HBC have taken away the benches from outside the market
 

Thanks fer the warning,i'll give accy a miss next wednesday.:D

Re: HBC have taken away the benches from outside the market
 

I think somebody took away the public today, never mind the benches !!

Re: HBC have taken away the benches from outside the market
 

Yes, it's a shame.

Sadly people are voting with their feet, and slowly shuffling off to places where they feel more welcomed.

Perhaps they should scrub 'Accrington - Floral Market Town', for 'Accrington - So Busy it's a Standing Room Only Sort of Place'.

Re: HBC have taken away the benches from outside the market
 

Hear there were lots of people sat around on benches in Blackburn and Burnley town centres;)

Re: HBC have taken away the benches from outside the market
 

Of course it's not a fortune, but because of this stupid decision to take away these benches, which on many occasions I've had to use, a fair percentage of the money I normally spend in Accy, as been spent elsewhere.

It rather makes a mockery that we have an official H.B.C. 'Disabled Persons Champion' in Cllr. Malcolm Pritchard, when facilities used by the many, including the disabled, are removed because of the few, for the most ludicrous of reasons.

Re: HBC have taken away the benches from outside the market
 

are these the same 'LL's' that used to be outside M&S and then the old job center?

Re: HBC have taken away the benches from outside the market
 

Malcolm is not a Councillor any more, he was not re-elected at the last election.

Re: HBC have taken away the benches from outside the market
 

I apologise.

I've never known a H.B.C. website have out of date information before.

:rolleyes:

As far as I can ascertain, Hyndburn's Disabled Peoples Champion is now Labour councillor Graham Molineaux.

I hope he's enjoying sitting on his arse, even if many aren't.