Re: big bumps on the coppice...?
 

As one of "A-bob's Angels" Lettie, that would never happen. :D

Am I correct in assuming that Britcliffe was formerly a teacher? You would not know it from that reply. It is no wonder that our little darlings leave school unable to read and write.

Re: big bumps on the coppice...?
 

Is this the same Gayle Knight who happens to be a reporter with the Accy Observer by any chance? :)

Re: big bumps on the coppice...?
 

Yes it is, she's given up her column in the Observer to work for Mid Penine Arts.:D

Re: big bumps on the coppice...?
 

I doubt if the word 'work' is the correct terminology to describe employment with the MPAA.

By the way, has anyone yet been informed as to whether or not people in wheelchairs will have access to the top of these bumps?

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Interesting point there mate, especially given Ms Knight's evident enthusiasm for viewing the town and the trenches from above. One would imagine that it would now be unlawful to deny such delights to the disabled. What do you reckon, should they install a Stanah stair lift in each of the lumps or should they have a specially trained team of absailers on call. And what about the provision for people with learning difficulties? Or indeed those who are differently gendered? And if it comes to that, what about the sensibilities of the ethnic minorities who might see this as a glorification of an imperialist war ethic? Oh the possibilities make my head spin. There must be a thesis in all this somewhere!

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Re: big bumps on the coppice...?
 

One wonders what provision will be made for the gay community. Where will they go to do their "cottaging" once the top of the coppice is swarming with tourists, admiring this splendid new creation? Maybe Councillor Britcliffe could provide something for them in his office.

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Gayle Knight Had to give up her column in the Accrington Observer because it caused her a 'conflict of interest'...... being as how the Observer is so keen to see the scheme go ahead (NOT). And how do you think that PB got the crack in his B*M...... it was from sitting on the fence!!!!!!!!

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Well you all seem to have been having lots of correspondence with Gayle Knight. I emailed her before we went away, and as far as a reply goes, to quote Diana Ross, "I'm still waiting"

Mr Leaf sir, have you considered the fact that these bumps are best viewed from the air and therefore perhaps Hyndborg BC should be laying on trips from Squires Gate akin to the ones for local schoolchildren in the 60s? Now that could be the way to easily accomodate all persuasions, ethnic origins and abilities. All we'd need are some in flight running commentaries for the visually challenged and Bob's your Uncle.

Re: big bumps on the coppice...?
 

Looking through the history books about accrington I saw many years ago the council did something radical to the coppice,they planted lots and lots of plant like things known as trees,you can still see them today.(Brown and green they are)

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Re: big bumps on the coppice...?
 

i think it would be a great idea to site it on the old main shaft of huncoat pit.

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Re: big bumps on the coppice...?
 

I see that someone has renovated the steps from the Plantation street end. Is the council spending the money before the`ve got it ??