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Forum: Crash Computers Chat 17-09-2015, 14:45
Replies: 225
Views: 226
Posted By Lampman
Re: Windows 10

Well I took the plunge, "upgraded" from Windows 8.1 it worked alright for a week or so, then automatic updates sent the P.C. into a boot loop. Constantly rebooting, I eventually got the computer...
Forum: General Chat 17-11-2013, 08:17
Replies: 9
Views: 311
Posted By Lampman
Barnes's store

I read with interest in the 'Observer that the former Barnes's Furniture store on Church Street/Canon Street Accrington is to become an Estate Agents, Café and Bathroom Showroom.
Indeed having...
Forum: Heritage and History 22-10-2013, 16:03
Replies: 7
Views: 586
Posted By Lampman
Re: new book about the observer

Sorry,the perils of tablet typing! I think we should let lying dogs sleep:-)
Forum: Heritage and History 22-10-2013, 15:47
Replies: 7
Views: 586
Posted By Lampman
Talking Re: new book about the observer

Hmm! Must be Chinese whispers.
As for the journalist,I think we hould let lying dogs sleep..........As Frank Kitchener the former Editor said on numerous occasions.:-
Forum: Heritage and History 21-10-2013, 22:01
Replies: 7
Views: 586
Posted By Lampman
Talking Re: new book about the observer

Well I'm glad someone's buying,it is available in print as well.
My first effort,seems to have found favour with most of the people who have read it,apart from one' professional journalist'.
I...
Forum: General Chat 19-06-2013, 14:43
Replies: 33
Views: 1,472
Posted By Lampman
Re: Lancashire Telegraph

Well speaking from experience; as there were three pubs in close proximity,I think beer may have played a part!
Forum: General Chat 19-06-2013, 12:05
Replies: 33
Views: 1,472
Posted By Lampman
Re: Lancashire Telegraph

I think I've commented before of my time at both the Accrington Observer and Times and The Lancashire Evening Telegraph.Years ago the journalists were local people who had an interest in the local...
Forum: General Chat 03-05-2013, 17:41
Replies: 17
Views: 1,123
Posted By Lampman
Re: Sad News

Yes the same Stan, 20 odd years ago we used to attend the planning meetings,spending half the time winding each other up over Tory politics. A good bloke. R.i.p.
Forum: General Chat 03-05-2013, 15:54
Replies: 27
Views: 1,438
Posted By Lampman
Re: This months ugly building selection

I've just looked at the last planning application online that was submitted some years ago.If the new owner has a similar build plan then it is a vast improvement on the wreck that is currently on...
Forum: General Chat 03-05-2013, 15:46
Replies: 17
Views: 1,123
Posted By Lampman
Re: Sad News

Did Stan used to work as a delivery driver at Lancashire Evening Telegraph?
Forum: General Chat 21-04-2013, 16:38
Replies: 27
Views: 1,438
Posted By Lampman
Re: This months ugly building selection

Well I note that the Barnes's building has "sold before" auction.I wonder who has purchased it?Whatever use, it must be an improvement on the current condition.
Forum: General Chat 09-04-2013, 09:27
Replies: 454
Views: 12,862
Posted By Lampman
Re: Margaret Thatcher

Well let's see she decimated the Coal Industry,closed the docks,sacked the Printers ,demolished the Steel Industry,sold us shares in companies we already owned and sold off the council houses.
A...
Forum: General Chat 24-03-2013, 12:03
Replies: 27
Views: 1,438
Posted By Lampman
Re: This months ugly building selection

Here is a photo of the area.
Forum: General Chat 24-03-2013, 11:47
Replies: 27
Views: 1,438
Posted By Lampman
Re: This months ugly building selection

As I think I may have mentioned in a previous post; the building is a potential deathtrap,one part has no roof,having been the victim of an arsonist attack,the brickwork has now begun to break off...
Forum: General Chat 15-03-2013, 17:19
Replies: 3
Views: 352
Posted By Lampman
Re: Tax Office to close(again)

Thanks Less!
I should have gone to Spec Save.
Forum: General Chat 15-03-2013, 17:07
Replies: 3
Views: 352
Posted By Lampman
Tax Office to close(again)

Can anyone confirm that the Accrington Tax office is to close once more?
I can't seem to find anything about it,but I was told it had been on the news.
Forum: General Chat 18-09-2012, 16:09
Replies: 48
Views: 1,194
Posted By Lampman
Two Policewomen killed.

News that two Police Officers have been killed PC Nicola Hughes, 23, and PC Fiona Bone, 32, had been investigating a burglary in Mottram, Tameside.They have thought to have been killed by on the run...
Forum: General Chat 11-08-2012, 14:25
Replies: 57
Views: 1,877
Posted By Lampman
Re: But there's nothing for us to do!

I don't think that Accrington will be affording the millions of pounds that Blackburn Youth Zone cost.The one on the garage site seems to be a church based group.I've seen the one in Ossie and it...
Forum: General Chat 11-08-2012, 12:43
Replies: 57
Views: 1,877
Posted By Lampman
Re: But there's nothing for us to do!

One venue in Accrington is the New Era youth club it provides youngsters with various activities pool,table tennis, football, computers.All for 30p.
Surely parents can afford this for their...
Forum: General Chat 11-08-2012, 11:50
Replies: 57
Views: 1,877
Posted By Lampman
Re: But there's nothing for us to do!

Yes Susie there did seem more to do back then,or have I got my rose tinted specs on?
Forum: General Chat 11-08-2012, 11:38
Replies: 57
Views: 1,877
Posted By Lampman
But there's nothing for us to do!

I wasn't surprised to see the 'Observer report on the 200 youngsters found 'on the streets' by police,during a one night operation.
These days it is all too common to see youngsters hanging around...
Forum: General Chat 06-08-2012, 17:13
Replies: 33
Views: 1,953
Posted By Lampman
Re: The end of an era

I think there was a report in the Telegraph a few weeks back.It mentioned an Urban Youth Zone,with an underground Skate Park.The sum of £300,000 was mentioned,can't remember if this was the sum...
Forum: General Chat 30-06-2012, 21:17
Replies: 129
Views: 5,559
Posted By Lampman
Man wanted for inappropriate sexual behaviour with horse

On first glance when I saw the newspaper article,I thought neigh that's a weird job vacancy!
Man wanted for ?inappropriate sexual behaviour? with horses in Oswaldtwistle field (From Lancashire...
Forum: General Chat 30-06-2012, 16:41
Replies: 160
Views: 6,826
Posted By Lampman
Re: Worse than The Depression - says Maundy founder.

Slightly off topic but are any of the electrical goods on offer tested for safety?I doubt it and as such ,will it not be against the law to pass them on to others?
Forum: General Chat 16-05-2012, 21:51
Replies: 19
Views: 1,057
Posted By Lampman
Re: Big fire accrington

Judging by the time the Fire Brigade was there,it won't be up too much!
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