wood for bonfires ! - who wants it? no one !!!

glasgow guy · 23-10-2008, 19:40

got into work this morning and was given the task of finding out who was having an organised bonfire this year and asking if they would like some free good wood for it (wooden crates)..delivered and unloaded at the site of bonfire..
I thought easy peasy...done in no time..how wrong was I ?
sat for 3 hours infront of a computer getting phone numbers and calling folk from a pub in pendleton (who no longer do them) to witton park in blackburn, scout group in chorley, burnley council who said no thanks even accrington cricket club who said basically no as well

I really couldnt believe it - that no one wanted any wood for their bonfires..
when I was a kid the main thing at this time of year was to get as much wood as you could and get your 'bonny' ready for the big day..it was a street thing where all kids joined in..
how times have changed

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you cant even give it away nowadays ..
anyone else found this? or is it just me..? playstations and computers have alot to answer for !

MargaretR · 23-10-2008, 19:47

There is a bonfire ban in some parts of Accy
Two Accrington areas made 'no bonfire zones' (From Lancashire Telegraph)

I think that it is perhaps for the best that only large organised fires in safe places is the way things are going nowadays

glasgow guy · 23-10-2008, 19:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by MargaretR

There is a bonfire ban in some parts of Accy
Two Accrington areas made 'no bonfire zones' (From Lancashire Telegraph)

I think that it is perhaps for the best that only large organised fires in safe places is the way things are going nowadays

I know all about that,
this is why I only contacted organised events like the ones I mentioned initially..I was calling as far out as leyland and beyond to padiham,accrington,darwen, etc...there is no way we would give it away to some folk who were having one on their back green...
I might look daft...

flashy · 23-10-2008, 20:15

lol i really should read threads properly

david1 · 23-10-2008, 20:19

Have you tried " preston grasshoppers " ??? They have a large bonfire every year ...

glasgow guy · 23-10-2008, 20:24

couldnt get an answer from them...the number I got from the internet just rang out..

lancsdave · 23-10-2008, 20:47

Did the cricket club not suggest ringing the round table ? Not sure of who organises which bit for the bonfire, maybe Lindsey can confirm it.

glasgow guy · 24-10-2008, 04:52

I was actually told by a lovely lady that the rotary club or the younger end of it (rotaract?)...have a guy who has his own timber? and supplies them with it...and she didnt have a contact number for them to double check...

Mick · 24-10-2008, 05:46

Have you tried Accrington Lions not sure if they do them but they do a lot in the area .
if you have not tried them the wife's boss at work is one i can get her to ask him for you.

steeljack · 24-10-2008, 06:57

You mean every bunch of kids who are neighbours on the back street/alley dont have there own Bonfires and no longer go 'fagging' for wood from neighbouring streets coits for wood

The parents nearest to the fire no longer un-hook their yard gates to prevent the Bonfire from blistering the paint , no treacle toffee , or roast spuds .
So much for Stasi Nu Labour Britain

derekgas · 24-10-2008, 07:45

I am told that Haslingden cricket club have an organised event, may be worth a try GG.

emamum · 24-10-2008, 08:16

did you try the one at townley park?They always have a massive bonfire.

Neil · 24-10-2008, 08:28

Have you got enough wood so we can burn Spring Hill down?

lindsay ormerod · 24-10-2008, 18:31

Not sure who supplies for the Cricket Club, but if it was one of the bar staff you spoke to then they would have been clued up on it so maybe we have enough ! Whitakers Arms usually have one, might be worth a try.

glasgow guy · 26-10-2008, 11:20

it actually sounded like a lovely old woman whom I spoke to...
ah well...back to the drawing board on monday for me..