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Neil 28-06-2010 22:21

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Originally Posted by katex (Post 824903)
Neil .. did you notice if they still have the lights in there ? Realise you will have left before dusk.

As in street lights? Yes they did. I noticed them because I want them in our park :D.

I was told off for noticing things wrong as I walked around :rolleyes: :D

Morecambe Ex Pat 29-06-2010 13:07

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Wow a positive thread about Morecambe - thanks folks.
Makes a change from the usual comments we get about how bad it is, normally from people who haven't been for many years.
Anyone with kids and on a budget should bring a picnic, catch a bus to Heysham and then walk back along the promenade (3 mile 'ish' and on the flat). There is a lot to see and the whole way is pram, pushchair and wheel chair friendly.
If you are celebrating, try high tea at the Midland but avoid it on hot days unless you like to be roasted.

pipinfort 29-06-2010 13:43

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We went to Morcambe last year , it was a beautiful day and the place had improved loads from the last time i visited......

flashy 29-06-2010 15:14

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Ex Pat, what is there at Heysham? i was looking at the buses that went that way the other day, is there anything that way for the kids?

we are taking our bikes next time we go, it's dead flat and ideal for bike riding

pipinfort 29-06-2010 15:30

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Heysham, Lancashire Tourist Information on AboutBritain.com


There is`nt a lot there but its very nice and ideal for bikes................

flashy 29-06-2010 17:23

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cheers pipples

katex 29-06-2010 18:55

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Originally Posted by cashman (Post 825018)
what if the dog started wi the trots?:eek: lovely stuff fer kiddies to play in, its all about thinking of others.:rolleyes:

Dogs can get those anywhere Cashy...'if'. Even in Milnshaw Park ;) Easier to pick up though, shovel sand over it, then shovel it up. :D

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Originally Posted by Neil (Post 825022)
As in street lights? Yes they did. I noticed them because I want them in our park :D.

I was told off for noticing things wrong as I walked around :rolleyes: :D

No, they always had fairy lights and illumination features ... very pretty.

I would love to see lights in all our parks in Hyndburn, Neil. Quite romantic. :)

Neil 29-06-2010 19:10

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Originally Posted by katex (Post 825183)
I would love to see lights in all our parks in Hyndburn, Neil. Quite romantic. :)

I was talking about lights in the park today. Might take a while though. Sorry to disapoint you Kate but I will not be able to take you for a romantic walk if we ever get them :rolleyes::D

katex 29-06-2010 20:01

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Originally Posted by Neil (Post 825185)
I was talking about lights in the park today. Might take a while though. Sorry to disapoint you Kate but I will not be able to take you for a romantic walk if we ever get them :rolleyes::D

Yet another rejection ... http://planetsmilies.net/sad-smiley-384.gif

cashman 29-06-2010 20:49

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Originally Posted by katex (Post 825187)

Now kate ya can't complain about that un?:D

garinda 29-06-2010 21:00

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Sadly my grandparents moved to Morecambe.

The last time I went to the park they'd just opened a Wombles Tunnel.

Is it still there?

Hopefully the over touchy feely Uncle Bulgaria won't be, and is now safely behind bars.

:eek:

:D

cashman 29-06-2010 21:30

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Last time i went many years ago, had me car trashed on a paid car park on the front. both mirrors snapped off n car ariel, was well impressed n have never returned, so would suggest its safer by bus,:rolleyes: the yobs who did it must have grown up by now n probably graduated to taking the whole car.:D

MargaretR 29-06-2010 21:59

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When I retired in 1994, I spent 2 days a week for 2 years living with my mum in Morecambe, so that I could do all her housework and such.

Many of the old folk who lived in the sheltered accommodation were afraid to go out because of the high instance of muggings by the other half of the population who were unemployed living in the bed and breakfast places.

I got her bulk shopping at Asda Lancaster on the way in, but sometimes she had forgotten to ask for something in our phone call the night before, so I needed to shop in Morecambe centre.
I found that I was queuing at checkouts behind people buying only basics - tea sugar bread marg and spuds, and whole families were visiting the nearby chip shop daily, and surviving on chips and gravy.

It may have wonderful sunsets and a new promenade, but I wouldn't live there, even rent free.

steeljack 29-06-2010 22:26

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Is this place (Happy Mount Park) the place where they used to have Morcambe 'illuminations', going back 50 odd years ,once went on one of Walter Barnes 'coaches' they were rubbish nowhere near as good as Blackpool

garinda 29-06-2010 22:49

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Originally Posted by steeljack (Post 825225)
Is this place (Happy Mount Park) the place where they used to have Morcambe 'illuminations', going back 50 odd years ,once went on one of Walter Barnes 'coaches' they were rubbish nowhere near as good as Blackpool

Yes, to rival Blackpool Illuminations, Morecambe had their own Son et Lumière in Happy Mount Park.

Stubby candles in jam jars, hung from the bushes, accompanied by the sound of pensioners from Bingley, sat in shelters, singing 'I'm H-A-P-P-Y'.

:D


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