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Forum: General Chat 24-11-2011, 21:37
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Posted By mobertol
Re: Christmas Shopping Fireworks

In New Zealand (where my sister is) they make a fortune having "Sausage Sizzles" cheap to do and profitable apparently...:)

Throw in some black peas and baked potatoes and i'm on the next flight...
Forum: General Chat 24-11-2011, 21:24
Replies: 270
Views: 4,684
Posted By mobertol
Re: Christmas Shopping Fireworks

Book me in Dave -I'm a treasure hunt fiend...:D
Forum: General Chat 24-11-2011, 21:13
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Views: 4,684
Posted By mobertol
Re: Christmas Shopping Fireworks

Excuse me Margaret -as a boring old bird myself, who like your good self enjoys Elbow and Cold-Play, perhaps we should consider ourselves more and push for what we like too....we aren' that far off...
Forum: General Chat 24-11-2011, 21:07
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Posted By mobertol
Re: Christmas Shopping Fireworks

Wow -a result -sort of! Great Scott...or whoever...:p
Forum: General Chat 24-11-2011, 19:57
Replies: 270
Views: 4,684
Posted By mobertol
Re: Christmas Shopping Fireworks

Sorry to disagree Gordon but there is a wide range represented here age-wise as far as i can see - kids love historical things too when presented in a way that relates to them - let them see what a...
Forum: General Chat 24-11-2011, 19:38
Replies: 270
Views: 4,684
Posted By mobertol
Re: Christmas Shopping Fireworks

Warner Street Winter Festival has been proposed -let's hope the powers that be have the imagination to harness the idea Anne! :)
Forum: General Chat 24-11-2011, 15:51
Replies: 270
Views: 4,684
Posted By mobertol
Re: Christmas Shopping Fireworks

Hurdles? Those who run on the flat aren't used to them but there are specialised athletes!:rolleyes:
Forum: General Chat 24-11-2011, 15:21
Replies: 270
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Posted By mobertol
Re: Christmas Shopping Fireworks

Twas just a quip - don't let it become a chip on your shoulder Leon!;):D

Just seen your post -I didnt attend the lights switching on either..;)
Forum: General Chat 24-11-2011, 15:04
Replies: 270
Views: 4,684
Posted By mobertol
Re: Christmas Shopping Fireworks

OK so you've defended what you did this year and it seems to have been successful up to a point -but those who have been writing on here about this don't seem to have any hidden agendas to me. The...
Forum: General Chat 24-11-2011, 14:52
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Views: 4,684
Posted By mobertol
Re: Christmas Shopping Fireworks

Well said and good idea Acrylic....from little acorns:)
Forum: General Chat 23-11-2011, 20:15
Replies: 270
Views: 4,684
Posted By mobertol
Re: Christmas Shopping Fireworks

Well, I'm looking into a flight for the 1st Victorian Christmas Fayre in Accrington next year -keep me informed as to the date and events...
Forum: General Chat 23-11-2011, 20:07
Replies: 270
Views: 4,684
Posted By mobertol
Re: Christmas Shopping Fireworks

Perfect Margaret -with the architecture as a backdrop -but it needs to be used: Town Hall, Market hall, Library, Howarth, Oakhill, Viaduct and other venues, get Ossy Mills involved -make it a weekend...
Forum: General Chat 23-11-2011, 19:57
Replies: 270
Views: 4,684
Posted By mobertol
Re: Christmas Shopping Fireworks

Well said OB1!! Give the young people of the town a place to show what they can do too -schools could partecipate -young artists/ artisans ..the possibilites are endless if the flesh is...
Forum: General Chat 23-11-2011, 19:52
Replies: 270
Views: 4,684
Posted By mobertol
Re: Christmas Shopping Fireworks

Oh, and before anyone says -Cremona must be a big town to afford all that....the official population is 71.912 - I think that's less than Accy. Although there is a very mixed population here and...
Forum: General Chat 23-11-2011, 19:34
Replies: 270
Views: 4,684
Posted By mobertol
Re: Christmas Shopping Fireworks

What you mean something that should be a draw for the whole county?:eek:

Our "nougat festival" (sorry Torrone is nougat) drew in over 120,000 people....late night shop opening -business for the...
Forum: General Chat 23-11-2011, 19:11
Replies: 270
Views: 4,684
Posted By mobertol
Re: Christmas Shopping Fireworks

Great idea - totally agree -should involve local products , people, history and shop-keepers...Keep it up-market, get good local sponsorship...hope Leon is up to the task.

Sorry to bang on abut...
Forum: General Chat 22-11-2011, 20:57
Replies: 270
Views: 4,684
Posted By mobertol
Re: Christmas Shopping Fireworks

Absolutely, my mind is always working on loads of different levels, have such a lot to think through lately...!:rolleyes:
Forum: General Chat 22-11-2011, 20:51
Replies: 270
Views: 4,684
Posted By mobertol
Re: Christmas Shopping Fireworks

Know what you mean Margaret but my concentration is on the myriad of mostly superflous things on offer....
Forum: General Chat 22-11-2011, 20:49
Replies: 270
Views: 4,684
Posted By mobertol
Re: Christmas Shopping Fireworks

Top prize G, you've managed to bring the EU into Accy market -creative thinking!:rolleyes::D
Forum: General Chat 22-11-2011, 20:41
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Posted By mobertol
Re: Christmas Shopping Fireworks

I prefer the small shops and stalls -especiallly now my family is dwindling. It's soul destroying to push a trolley round a supermarket, never speaking to anyone...better a few friendly faces on the...
Forum: General Chat 22-11-2011, 20:37
Replies: 270
Views: 4,684
Posted By mobertol
Re: Christmas Shopping Fireworks

Brilliant -the game was lovely to see even though I'm not a fan. Had the best ever fresh sandwich stall too and a french bakers...fab cheese and the veg displays were to die for...used to wait till...
Forum: General Chat 22-11-2011, 20:34
Replies: 270
Views: 4,684
Posted By mobertol
Re: Christmas Shopping Fireworks

I don't understand why .....remember it always being packed as a girl. What has changed i wonder -are all the Accringtonians going away down the valley or to other more scenic venues? i know my aunt...
Forum: General Chat 22-11-2011, 20:24
Replies: 270
Views: 4,684
Posted By mobertol
Re: Christmas Shopping Fireworks

Take a look at this Margaret for an idea of what i mean....it's empty of folk for the filming , but I can assure you it is the hub of the city and a hive of activity....

Panoramic photograph of...
Forum: General Chat 22-11-2011, 20:21
Replies: 270
Views: 4,684
Posted By mobertol
Re: Christmas Shopping Fireworks

My hands are never idle John -it's my mind which needs nutrition...!
Forum: General Chat 22-11-2011, 19:55
Replies: 270
Views: 4,684
Posted By mobertol
Re: Christmas Shopping Fireworks

Exactly that's what I meant....
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