Britcliffe monthly. - Page 2

Tealeaf · 05-01-2006, 09:34

Sounds just like a "Rotten Borough" to me. I thought there were laws agaist this sort of thing?

Gayle · 05-01-2006, 09:50

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Originally Posted by Acrylic-bob

Errrrrm, two small questions. Who pays for the production and distribution of these calendars? Could they not be regarded as election material?

An excellent point A-B!

SPUGGIE J · 05-01-2006, 10:56

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf

Sounds just like a "Rotten Borough" to me. I thought there were laws agaist this sort of thing?

Rotten Borourgh in what sense? Corrupt or the 19 century description ie
"English parliamentary constituency, that returned members to Parliament in spite of having small numbers of electors and shrinking population. "

garinda · 05-01-2006, 11:04

After it was pointed out that Gayles offer of a biscuit at her meet and greet would need to be investigated re: funding, it did of course cross my mind as to who/what funded this?

Now if only Peter would join as a member,rather than read what we write as a guest,I'm sure he would give a full explanation.

Tealeaf · 05-01-2006, 11:33

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Originally Posted by SPUGGIE J

Rotten Borourgh in what sense? Corrupt or the 19 century description ie
"English parliamentary constituency, that returned members to Parliament in spite of having small numbers of electors and shrinking population. "

I'm referring to the 18/19th century context of a rotten borough, whereby the small number of constituents non-secret votes could be bought with cash, ale, loose women and possibly even calenders.

Hey Spuggie - are you Britcliffe in disguise?

entwisi · 05-01-2006, 11:49

He gabs enough to be a politician

Doug · 05-01-2006, 11:52

I’m constantly amazed how these little innocuous events bring out the best of us…….Why should this gentleman not produce a Calendar, in fact this is an excellent marketing product that keeps the object of desire in the Kitchens and offices of the populace.

I was disappointed that I could acquire a calendar featuring Blackburn Rovers, Burnley and Liverpool and the like from the shops in the Arndale, but not a Stanley Calendar, Now that’s what I call controversial.

However, I digress. Was this item of ridicule centred purely on Mr Britclit or his political party of choice?

Is it tasteful? And can it be reproduce on here so we can all have one?

Question? What happened to the naked Accyweb calendar?

Doug · 05-01-2006, 11:53

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Originally Posted by entwisi

He gabs enough to be a politician

Seconded

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garinda · 05-01-2006, 11:54

It's local, well it is if you live in my ward and were lucky enough to get one, so I thought it would be an interesting titbit to share with you.

Doug · 05-01-2006, 12:05

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Originally Posted by garinda

It's local, well it is if you live in my ward and were lucky enough to get one, so I thought it would be an interesting titbit to share with you.

And I’m grateful for you doing so; Altough I'm far from local I would like to see the content of this item. Is there anything similar happening in any of the other wards?

garinda · 05-01-2006, 12:07

I can't speak for other wards where Peter isn't up for re-election.

Perhaps people could say here if they got anything similar where they live?

garinda · 05-01-2006, 12:15

Jan-Old folks Christmas party.
Feb-Outside the library.
Mar-With the old lady who was given the freedom of the Borough.
Apr-On a roundabout in the park.
May-With Neil/Romps and baby Emily.
June-With the bin men.
July-Outside the Co-op with wheelchair users.
Aug-Outside a shop.
Sept-In the garden by the Co-op.
Oct-Again with Neil/Romps and children in the park.
Nov-At Rhyddings school.
Dec-With Santa at the Christmas light switch on.