Accrington Pal's - Page 4

bullseyebarb · 29-06-2007, 21:11

The Creator has endowed us with free will. Use it wisely.

Rosebud · 29-06-2007, 21:46

But as a species we dont use it wisely so doesn't s/he have some responsibilities as 'creator' to step in and put things right. It must at the very least wind him/her up a bit.

Retlaw · 29-06-2007, 21:58

St Johns Church requires a lot more work than just a rewiring job.
There is other work required to the tune of a couple of hunrded 1000.
The electrical problem was the last straw.

Walter.

Lilly · 29-06-2007, 22:05

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Originally Posted by Gayle

Just a bit unfortunate that he had recently said that he would do anything in his power to help the church though!

Actually I agree that if you help one you would have to help them all.

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Originally Posted by Retlaw

St Johns Church requires a lot more work than just a rewiring job.
There is other work required to the tune of a couple of hunrded 1000.
The electrical problem was the last straw.

Walter.

Well,in light of that revelation it looks like it is beyond Peter Britcliffe's power to assist them at St John's.

WillowTheWhisp · 29-06-2007, 22:19

Understandable too i that case why the CofE has decided to close the church rather than attempt repairs.

I would like to hope a new home can be found for the Accrington Pals memorabilia and dedicated chapel area though.

steeljack · 30-06-2007, 06:08

After re-reading this thread I think I've come to the conclusion that all the memorabila should go into a local museum (maybe a room at Howarth art gallery could be found), I doubt any local members of this group who have personal links to this memorial (Great-grandfathers etc) would like to see it broken up.
But time moves on , lets face it the number of folks who remember and attend VE /VJ day celebrations from WW2, are a dwindling number , and I know the numbers who remember the Armistice of the Great War are even fewer.
Being a 'baby boomer' (born in 1948) I remember the old guys (Grandads etc.) who were gassed in the trenchs and came home (many of whom lived on a pittance of a pension) and we went out in our cub and scout uniforms to honour these and the dead of WW2 every Sunday nearest to November 11th. but the thing is , to expect a modern day 16/17/18 year old (kids born in 1990) to honour these old guys is like expecting us born after WW2 to go back and remember those born in the 1850s and who fought in the Ashanti or Nagaland wars ..........its ancient history to us and todays youth.
Maybe if the original "sign-up" center in downtown Accrington is still standing it maybe it could be converted to an "Alamo" type tourist attraction and the memorabila moved there.
Actually one place springs to mind , if anyone was interested developing a turn of the century (1900) historical center the Church warehouse/wharf would be the ideal pace
just my ramblings ... thanks

seems like an ideal project for "go-get-a-grant" Gayle

WillowTheWhisp · 30-06-2007, 06:52

Some interesting ideas there steeljack. The museum idea sounds like a good one, but I wonder if a little corner could be found in the Town Hall? I know that personally I have liked the fact that it was in a chapel which allowed time for quiet reflection. I always place a memorial cross in November even though the person I am remembering died long before I was born. I hope my girls will continue that tradition but I take your point about it being ancient history to those who have no family connection.

mab · 05-07-2007, 21:45

interesting letter in this weeks Observer 5/07/2007

WillowTheWhisp · 05-07-2007, 22:37

I haven't got this week's. What does the letter say?

garinda · 05-07-2007, 22:56

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

I haven't got this week's. What does the letter say?

There's a letter from the Churchwarden of the said church, saying that the cost of repairs would be nearer to £250,000, rather than the reported £20,000, and that's why they took the decision to close.

WillowTheWhisp · 05-07-2007, 23:09

Hasn't the C of E got a spare quarter of a million knocking about doing nothing then?

garinda · 05-07-2007, 23:13

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

Hasn't the C of E got a spare quarter of a million knocking about doing nothing then?

Catweazle hasn't yet decided how many more outfits he needs this year.

Retlaw · 28-07-2009, 19:52

The question of the Pals Chapel cropped up again on Monday. The people of Accrington have donated near £60,000 towards the restoration of the Pals Chapel.
The next job was to get monies from either English Heritage or the Lottery Fund.
I've since been told that no work has been done, although it was supposed to be opening soon.
AND there is no longer £60,000 in the pot.

So where is the money, whats been happening ?

Retlaw.

MargaretR · 28-07-2009, 20:10

Maybe it was in an Icelandic bank

Retlaw · 28-07-2009, 21:03

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

Maybe it was in an Icelandic bank

I don't think they would have used that bank, but somebody must have control of that money.

Who is the treasurer. ? Surely one of the friends of St John's visits Accy Web. Why has'nt Accy Observer done any follow ups, they showed the fund thermometer week by week. Nothing

Retlaw.