Originally Posted by Tealeaf (Post 833705)

Well, it's that time of year when Gayle usually pops up on here with an advertisement for a waste of taxpayers money and an exercise in cultural apartheid, a.k.a the Accy Mela.

So far, we've heard nowt. Do I take it therefore, that this nonsense has finally been stopped? If so, all I can say is Rejoice! Rejoice!

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 833716)

No, I am sure there was an article in the lancashire Telegraph that it was going to be on again this year.
Not something I would attend.......not keen on loud music and ethnic food....must be my age or something.

Originally Posted by lancsdave (Post 833751)

It's this Saturday

Hyndburn Mela budget slashed (From Lancashire Telegraph)

Originally Posted by cashman (Post 833749)

or perhaps it is cos its crap n yer to diplomatic to say, but i aint.:rofl38::rofl38::rofl38:

Originally Posted by Tealeaf (Post 833713)

I just hope it does not throw it down and it's relocated to the Sports Centre in Church...that was a nightmare a year or two ago.

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 833798)

Kate.....I am quite a good distance from All Saints School, but when they had an open day I could hear it quite plainly....same for the Lark in the park...I could hear that too.......so I certainly wouldn't want to be living in the houses in Manchester Road, Hollins Lane or the vicinity....and there is a vast difference between band music and Bhangra/disco/alternative stuff.
If I lived there I would have to take myself out for the day....to Southport!

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 833811)

The thing is Margaret, those people living in houses on Many Road, knew there was a park accross the road when they bought their houses. Its no use buying the house then complaining about events that happen in a PUBLIC PARK;)

Originally Posted by katex (Post 833793)

May I just say that you are really mean Tealeaf. I went last year and thoroughly enjoyed it, was a good mix of (what to me) was alternative music linked with a friendly atmosphere.

I wouldn't attend any Rock Concerts, but certainly wouldn't pray for it to be stopped or to rain on the day, just because it would just be painful to my ears.

Like the T.V. there is an 'off button' ... just don't go. :p

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 833811)

The thing is Margaret, those people living in houses on Many Road, knew there was a park accross the road when they bought their houses. Its no use buying the house then complaining about events that happen in a PUBLIC PARK;)

Originally Posted by Retlaw (Post 833840)

When we bought our house it was just that, a public park with a band stand, occassional visits by proper military bands for a few hours.
Not manked up pop concerts and boom boxes.
Retlaw.

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 833928)

Would appear your showing your age Walter:D:tongueout

Originally Posted by blazey (Post 833997)

I got an email asking me to volunteer at the Mela. I have a busy week this week though so I think I'm going to be tired but it sounds like quite a lot of fun!

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 833954)

It's better to show your age than your underpants!:)

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 834057)

Don't wear um Margaret;)

Originally Posted by SPUGGIE J (Post 834077)

You said you wouldnt let the thong out tut tut tut. :eek::rolleyes:

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 834079)

Ain't got one of them either:p

Originally Posted by katex

then move onto the noise of the crowds at Crown Green on Saturdays.

Originally Posted by yerself (Post 834139)

I agree, they're nothing but a rabble these bowlers and the language is atrocious, you would think they'd know better at their age.

Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 834086)

.......JimJam man more likely

Originally Posted by DaveinGermany (Post 834209)

No stop it, Jaysays Dress/Undress is just sooooo wrong on that many levels, pack it in !!!! :eek: :eek:

Originally Posted by SPUGGIE J (Post 834223)

We cant we want him as a sideshow attraction as what is fashionable to wear at a certain age. ;)

Originally Posted by DaveinGermany (Post 834289)

Hang on ! Jays - Fashionable - Same sentence ? :s_aim1: wanna phone a friend ? rephrase ?

Originally Posted by DaveinGermany (Post 834289)

Hang on ! Jays - Fashionable - Same sentence ? :s_aim1: wanna phone a friend ? rephrase ?

Originally Posted by Less (Post 834304)

He has a very trendy reinforced Oxygen pipe.

He needs it in case Mick calls around in his hobnails!

:cool:

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 834324)

I'll have you know I was a trend setter in my earlier days Dave, now I couldn't care less, although I do sport some flashy (no they don't belong to Shaz:D)pyjamas for hospital use:D:p

Originally Posted by SPUGGIE J (Post 834351)

Flower power ones no doubt. :D

Originally Posted by katex (Post 834383)

Best thread wander yet, from Mela to Jaysay's pyjamas ..love it.. :D

Originally Posted by Gayle (Post 834512)

BTW - nothing has happened to the Mela and Community Festival.

Thanks for promoting it for me. Especially you Tealeaf for starting the thread. :D

Originally Posted by katex (Post 834383)

Best thread wander yet, from Mela to Jaysay's pyjamas ..love it.. :D

Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris (Post 834605)

Offer's still open to all you Oakhill Park district residents - get away from it all, come up the Stanley and see our new signings. No bhangra music, no chickpea curry, no ethnic facepainting. Come on, you know it makes sense!

Originally Posted by SPUGGIE J (Post 834611)

That does sound better than having Jaysay handing out fashion tips dressed in flower power jim jams next to the face painting stall. :D

Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris (Post 834614)

Spuggie, that sounds like some particularly horrible nightmare that you wake up from in a cold sweat (no offence, Jaysay). :D

Originally Posted by SPUGGIE J (Post 834611)

That does sound better than having Jaysay handing out fashion tips dressed in flower power jim jams next to the face painting stall. :D

Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris (Post 834605)

Offer's still open to all you Oakhill Park district residents - get away from it all, come up the Stanley and see our new signings. No bhangra music, no chickpea curry, no ethnic facepainting. Come on, you know it makes sense!

Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris (Post 834614)

Spuggie, that sounds like some particularly horrible nightmare that you wake up from in a cold sweat (no offence, Jaysay). :D

Originally Posted by DaveinGermany (Post 834622)

That has got issues all over it :whack:

Originally Posted by SPUGGIE J (Post 834706)

Can see the headline now;

Panic At The Mela!!!

Originally Posted by DaveinGermany (Post 834726)

How about ?

"Psychedelic Outrage at public festival"

An elderly resident of Accrington caused a major stir at this years Mela as he wandered round the local festival offering fashion advice to youngsters of various ethnic backgrounds.

The said resident a Mr.Jaysay, of secured accommodation was seen to be wearing a flower power sleepy suit & when questioned about Afghan, he said "Today was rather warm so I left my coat at home !"

One visitor, Mr Ali Akbar Achmed said, "We found it all rather bemusing as surely this gentleman is aware we prefer baggy pants & flowing gowns as our chosen attire & a rather fetching black potato sack effect for our wives ! Maybe if it was in black we would consider it".

On being escorted back to his secure lodgings by two rather burly chaps in white coats, Mr Jaysay was heard to comment "These kids today, no idea of fashion, I was an icon in my day I'll have you know!" as he was bundled into the back of the waiting ambulance.

There how about that ? reckon I'd be quite a good News Hack :D :D :D

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 834737)

:D oh and Dave don't give up your day job:tongueout

Originally Posted by SPUGGIE J (Post 834745)

Jaysay you are taking this well.:D

Hope to hell people reading this dont go to the Mela because of our banter. Gayle might want some of us hung drawn n 1/4'd :eek::eek::eek::D:D:D:D

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 834750)

Funny you should say that somebody told me this morning that they thought they'd seen Gayle buying some rope and a big knife:rolleyes:

Originally Posted by SPUGGIE J (Post 834745)

:DGayle might want some of us hung drawn n 1/4'd :eek::eek::eek::D:D:D:D

Originally Posted by DaveinGermany (Post 834752)

Ah, for that she'd have to go into the thread "Views about capital Punishment".

Originally Posted by DaveinGermany (Post 834752)

Ah, for that she'd have to go into the thread "Views about capital Punishment".

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 834793)

It doesn't start until 3pm and goes on until 8pm so anytime now Retlaw......the drums will be banging and the singers will be wailing.

Got some cotton wool if you need it :)

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 834785)

That wouldn't be capital punishment Dave, it would down right blood curdling revenge :s_evil::behead::behead::behead::D

Originally Posted by SPUGGIE J (Post 834847)

Not safe for me to come out then? :death1:

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 834863)

Na keep a law profile mate, I would:eek::D

Originally Posted by SPUGGIE J (Post 834871)

Me and my gob via the keyboard are gonna get me in a lot of soapy bubble one day. :o:o:o:o:o

Originally Posted by SPUGGIE J (Post 834871)

Me and my gob via the keyboard are gonna get me in a lot of soapy bubble one day. :o:o:o:o:o

Originally Posted by DaveinGermany (Post 834877)

Well if you look at the time .......... and as yet the inquisition haven't been banging your door down, I think you may just get away with it ........... but I'd keep your Passport handy & a bag packed by the back door. :D

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 834873)

funny that, its just what Jen keeps saying:D

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 834793)

It doesn't start until 3pm and goes on until 8pm so anytime now Retlaw......the drums will be banging and the singers will be wailing.

Got some cotton wool if you need it :)

Originally Posted by SPUGGIE J (Post 834925)

Dont worry got an escape plan sorted. :D

Originally Posted by cashman (Post 834987)

Tealeaf @ I were discussing the mela at half time this aft, Gazing at the skies n saying - it looks like rain, n commenting, its too late to move it to the sports centre now. typical British Weather! never sodding rained.:D:D:D

Originally Posted by SPUGGIE J (Post 835137)

Now its over is it safe to venture out?