Hyndburn Local History Society.

[Tealeaf]

Originally Posted by Retlaw

Have you never heard of the Acorn Trail.
Retlaw.

You're having a laugh...aren't you, Walter? The Acorn Trail is no more than a ten minute stroll around the town centre....half an hour if you want to stop for a few jars on the way. I'm on about a decent walk, twenty or so miles around the borough.

I must admit, I've never heard of the Clog Trail. Where's that one run, then?

[anzac]

When I worked at Clough Head Information Centre over Grane there was a walk which we used to supply the leaflets for called "The Hyndburn Clog" which was done in about the mid 80's by the Hyndburn Ramblers. I may still have a leaflet somewhere in the house but will have to have a look.

[MargaretR]

details here -
Hyndburn Clog Trail - The Hyndburn Clog

[Retlaw]

Originally Posted by Tealeaf

You're having a laugh...aren't you, Walter? The Acorn Trail is no more than a ten minute stroll around the town centre....half an hour if you want to stop for a few jars on the way. I'm on about a decent walk, twenty or so miles around the borough.

I must admit, I've never heard of the Clog Trail. Where's that one run, then?

Not realy, that ten minute stroll would take me over an hour, can't walk far these days.
I could probably do the 20 miles by new year.
Retlaw

[Atarah]

As I said, I wish there was a walk around Accrington from the History Society. I have often wished I had the "courage" to set a walk up around Accrington Cemetary, but, it would take so much research. I have plenty of info of many of the important folk from this town who now rest there, but ..... maybe not enough for a 2 hr walk.
WISH I COULD GET FRANK WATSON TO DO ANOTHER WALK.

[Tealeaf]

Originally Posted by MargaretR

details here -
Hyndburn Clog Trail - The Hyndburn Clog

Good. That looks like an excellent walk. It's just a shame it does not appear to be signposted nor, as with the case of our neighbour's walks, marked on either of the OS maps Landranger 103 and Explorer 287. A little bit of better publicity would always help.

[Bob Dobson]

I looked in vain on the pages for any sort of map.

[garinda]

Originally Posted by Atarah

As I said, I wish there was a walk around Accrington from the History Society. I have often wished I had the "courage" to set a walk up around Accrington Cemetary, but, it would take so much research. I have plenty of info of many of the important folk from this town who now rest there, but ..... maybe not enough for a 2 hr walk.
WISH I COULD GET FRANK WATSON TO DO ANOTHER WALK.

You SHOULD do one.

You know some amazing facts about the town. Many particular to you. All that Bertie Prince of Wales and the Steiner girls stuff etc.

I'd come on it.

You have a year. Until next summer.

Do it.

[heth]

I agree, set one up Atarah!

It could be a Accyweb Walk because I am sure many on here would come along.

[Bob Dobson]

I will speak to Kath Hargreaves from the Family Histoiry Society, who has prepared a guided walk round the cemetery.

[walker]

If you look on the Hyndburn ramblers site there is a bit more information about the Hyndburn clog trail.

[Bob Dobson]

Last night's meeting was addressed by Les Bond, who outlined ideas that the town and the society could take up to commemorate ( not celebrate) the Great War and in particular the forming of The Pals in 1914, the events of 1st July 1916 and the Armistice of 1918. There was much discussion in which it was learned that some planning involving the council is already under way and 'under wraps'.It was felt that restricting the number of council-involved events might be easier to achieve, in the present climate and lack of resources, than taking on a lot of workload.

The society's chairman will be seeking a meeting with the present mayor with a view to setting up a working party of interested organisatuions and individuals to oversee planning. The eyes of the world may be on Accrington in the period 2014-18.

Some good ideas were raised and discussed as to their merit or otherwise. - Staging the 'Accrington Pals' play/ having a silent vigil on the morning of 1st July 2016 /planting poppies/involving youth groups. I didn't take minuites, and have forgotten some topics.

[Retlaw]

Originally Posted by Bob Dobson

The society's chairman will be seeking a meeting with the present mayor with a view to setting up a working party of interested organisatuions and individuals to oversee planning. The eyes of the world may be on Accrington in the period 2014-18.

Seeing as there are already organizations working on several projects, and have been for over two years, these projects for the aniversary's have already been discussed, with those who have the authority to allow these events, setting up some tin pot committee to interfere in what is already planned, is an insult to those who have already put a lot of work into their projects.
I have already got some of my pictures on display in the Thiepval Memorial Musem, plus other local things to do with the Pals, and the last thing I & the hard working others need, is the 1-3/4 appreciation society pushing their noses in, too many cooks spoil the broth.

Retlaw

[Retlaw]

Originally Posted by Bob Dobson

The society's chairman will be seeking a meeting with the present mayor with a view to setting up a working party of interested organisatuions and individuals to oversee planning.

What good will that do the present Mayor will not be the Mayor in 2016.
My daughter has met all the appropriate people with regards to Pals Anniversary's. The council will not allow its workers under the present finacial restraints, take on any more work which will cost money.
Its evident that what she told you last night about funding, and what will be allowed didn't sink in.
The interested organisations already liase with one another.
Just because the 1-3/4 appreciation society have not been consulted, must mean something, ie your not needed, and at this late stage, trying to jump on the band wagon, and take all the glory will not happen.
Retlaw

[Atarah]

oh oh! who's gone grumpy again?