Public seating in Hyndburn

MargaretR · 09-02-2009, 23:36

Public seating in Hyndburn - recommendations please
I expect to be emerging from hibernation soon.
When I do, I need to do it gradually.

I wouldn't survive a full day trip to the coast until I have practiced a bit by being out and about in public places for short spells first.

You think I'm joking don't you?
I have lived the life of a semi recluse for several months now, and to 'emerge' is a big step for me.
I won't be venturing further than the borough boundaries at first because I will need to be able to get home fairly rapidly if I get too exhausted.
A nearby public parking area, with no need for an uphill walk to it, would also be an advantage.

Time is needed to reacclimatise myself to people and noise, so I need you to suggest locations
where I can sit down, maybe chat to a fellow sitter, but not be exposed to drunken itinerant layabouts and chavs.

I don't want you to suggest a park bench - I need to be in a busy place -
If all I needed was a leafy view and fresh air, I already have that on my doorstep.

So please identify the locations of public seating that you think would suit and when are the best times/days to use them.

katex · 09-02-2009, 23:41

What about the place above the Co-op in Ossie Margaret .. not far .. always busy and quite pleasant .. plenty of comings and goings there.

cashman · 09-02-2009, 23:43

Foxhill Bank by the lake margaret, nice afternoon, ya can drive down straits n park by gate, short walk to bench/lake, when kids at school obviously, go there sometimes wi oscar, people strolling by usually speak.

thats if the chavs aint wrecked it again.

garinda · 09-02-2009, 23:44

Haworth Art Gallery.

Easy to drive to, and adequate parking.

Flat walk to front of the house, where there are plenty of benches, with good views of the hills opposite.

You can walk round the gardens at the back of the house, which is also flat.

Never seen any chavs/drunks, but because there'll be people going to the gallery, lots of people to chat with.

Cafe inside, and facilities.

I think it would be an ideal first venture.

Hope you have a pleasant day wherever you decide to go.

MargaretR · 09-02-2009, 23:47

All sound recommendations thanks
I could start off by the lake as a gentle intro and work my way to the town centre later in my rehab programme

cashman · 09-02-2009, 23:57

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

All sound recommendations thanks

its only cos yer worth it "Chuck"

jaysay · 10-02-2009, 09:20

Well having been in hibernation Margaret, why not pop down Accy, sit on the forms on Church Street, then pop across to the Chippy for a bit of lunch

MargaretR · 10-02-2009, 09:24

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Originally Posted by jaysay

Well having been in hibernation Margaret, why not pop down Accy, sit on the forms on Church Street, then pop across to the Chippy for a bit of lunch

So there are some forms on Church St
That is the sort of info I need
It is such a long time since I walked around the town centre I didn't know that

panther · 10-02-2009, 09:28

Some benches on the top of coppice!!, went up the other day, it was lovely!!, would be great if they did a little park and benches up there for the summer....and i mean on top of the hill

ClarePritchard · 10-02-2009, 09:34

I'm obviously not going to comment on Chavs in Accrington !!!!!!!! Have you considered coming to have a look at the recently done Garden of Hope down at the very bottom of Livingstone Road (past the Accrington Stanley ground), its really pleasant and there is a bench and always lots of gardeners walking past to the allotments. A really pleasant place to sit for a while

MargaretR · 10-02-2009, 09:35

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Originally Posted by panther

Some benches on the top of coppice!!, went up the other day, it was lovely!!, would be great if they did a little park and benches up there for the summer....and i mean on top of the hill

A bit beyond my scope that

entwisi · 10-02-2009, 09:52

I think we should arrange a coming out of Margaret meet(not in that sort of coming out you perv!

), say rhyddings park one lunchtime like we did with the kids during the summer. a friendly chat and a hot flask.

Now I'm obvously stuck down in leafy cheshire so my days options are very restricted but I know there are a number of people who would be able to meet up for a natter.

anyone want to volunteer a date?

MargaretR · 10-02-2009, 09:58

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Originally Posted by entwisi

I think we should arrange a coming out of Margaret meet(not in that sort of coming out you perv!

), say rhyddings park one lunchtime like we did with the kids during the summer. a friendly chat and a hot flask.

Now I'm obvously stuck down in leafy cheshire so my days options are very restricted but I know there are a number of people who would be able to meet up for a natter.

anyone want to volunteer a date?

A generous thought but hang on a mo please
I haven't set a date for emerging yet - just sussing out a plan for rehab

jaysay · 10-02-2009, 10:35

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

A generous thought but hang on a mo please
I haven't set a date for emerging yet - just sussing out a plan for rehab

Better not to make far reaching plans yet Margaret, it might sill be snowing in June, seeing how Topsy turvy our weathers is these days

garinda · 10-02-2009, 11:18

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

So there are some forms on Church St
That is the sort of info I need
It is such a long time since I walked around the town centre I didn't know that

Yes there are, there's about four/five against the church wall.

One or two have broken slats, and you might get bothered by the odd pigeon, or the even odder drinker, but the latter only seem to be there in the summer.