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Old 09-07-2011, 14:38   #5
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Re: Guide to Accy for "foreigners"

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Originally Posted by hedman2003 View Post
I previously posted regarding the issue of colleagues in Preston not knowing about "loose potatoe pie" however their ignorance regarding Accrington is growing. Over the past few weeks I've had to explain about Wakes Weeks, Lodges, Accrington Pals and that dabs are sliced potatoe in batter. As some of my colleagues may later in the year be transferring to our great town from the metropolis of Preston I should be grateful for any other "local" issues on which they need educating.

I may need to write a "visitors guide" so any contributions welcome
How about 'quoits' (not too sure of the spelling here). This was the roof over the outside loo and coal store in the backyard of terraced houses. We used to spend hours on the 'quoits' sunbathing when I was a kid.
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