Holland's Pies Vans

[Bob Dobson]

I've read in the paper recently that Holand's Pies are running a sort of competition to name their vans after Great Lancastrians. I'm surprised there's been nowt on here about it, but Claytoner's new thread about 'Greatest Lancastrians' makes me link the two. I haven't yet looked at Holland's website.

I had thought of sending some names in. My earliest thoughts were George Formby, Fred Dibnah and Tom Finney. I have dismissed Cashman,though he has a proud record of EATING pies. Atarah is another high on my list. Garinda ? - no, as he has an interest in a rival to Holland's .

[DerekJRipley]

This is a great idea - a bit like the Virgin Vans that are named after err... Vans (ie Van Hesling, Van Morrison etc).

[DaveinGermany]

Stobarts comes to mind.

[Margaret Pilkington]

my list would be: Alistair Cooke - famouse broadcaster...Born in Salford
Eric Morecambe - comedian.
David(bumble) Lloyd - cricketer and broadcaster from Accrington.
Les Dawson - comedian with a face like a busted pie
Nick Park - Wallace and Gromit fame.
Jon Anderson - Singer
Tom Finney - footballer.
Nat Lofthouse - footballer

[cashman]

Bumble, Finney, would be my first 2.

[Margaret Pilkington]

Yes, well you are a man Cashy. I should've put Gracie Fields in......and Hylda Baker....born in Rochdale and Farnworth respectively.
Anyway, aren't you impressed that these sportsmen made it into my list(seeing as I hate sport)?
I think one van should be named Accrington Stanley......because everyone knows Accrington Stanley....almost everywhere I have been in the world...if you mention Accrington the word Stanley soon follows

[cashman]

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

Yes, well you are a man Cashy. I should've put Gracie Fields in......and Hylda Baker....born in Rochdale and Farnworth respectively.
Anyway, aren't you impressed that these sportsmen made it into my list(seeing as I hate sport)?
I think one van should be named Accrington Stanley......because everyone knows Accrington Stanley....almost everywhere I have been in the world...if you mention Accrington the word Stanley soon follows

Can't argue wi that Margaret, Me woman though would defo be Emmaline Pankhurst.

[Margaret Pilkington]

I really didn't know she was a Lancashire lass - born in Manchester.
See you live and learn....well I do

[Margaret Pilkington]

Kathleen Ferrier would have to be on the list too.

[cashman]

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

I really didn't know she was a Lancashire lass - born in Manchester.
See you live and learn....well I do

See i aint a chauvinist pig really.

[Margaret Pilkington]

Cashy.....whoever said you were? point 'em out to me and I'll neb 'em

[cashman]

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

Cashy.....whoever said you were? point 'em out to me and I'll neb 'em

Don't think yeh can, can't remember names but twas a couple of balloons that no longer frequent the forum.

[Bob Dobson]

Nat Lofthouse, The Lion of Vienna, and Mrs Doreen Lofthouse, owner of Fisherman's
Friends, who has set up a trust with her millions and greatly improved the sea-front at Fleetwood


Charles Halle, Mancunian

Thomas Beecham (though this may be a bitter pill to swallow for some folk)

[Retlaw]

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

my list would be: Alistair Cooke - famouse broadcaster...Born in Salford
Eric Morecambe - comedian.
David(bumble) Lloyd - cricketer and broadcaster from Accrington.
Les Dawson - comedian with a face like a busted pie
Nick Park - Wallace and Gromit fame.
Jon Anderson - Singer
Tom Finney - footballer.
Nat Lofthouse - footballer

What about William Turner "ACCRINGTON PALS"

[Margaret Pilkington]

I was leaving that one for you Retlaw.......it's a good one.