Fascism lives ! - Page 4

lindsay ormerod · 24-09-2007, 17:24

Ugly white elephants it is then !
I can tell you that Peel House Medical Centre will be relocating to the Paradise Street one ; last date I heard was early November and so far 1 ( yes 1 ! ) Doctor has signed up to move to the Blackburn Rd one.
He will be rattling around on his own until the heathcare trust offer more realistic property values to the other doctors who own their own surgeries and aren't daft enough to accept the offers they have already had.

BERNADETTE · 24-09-2007, 17:37

The Eagle Street Surgery is moving to Blackburn Road as well, I would have thought that things like this would have been sorted before work on these super centres began. Another mistake IMO not knowing whether GP's were going to agree to move into them.

lindsay ormerod · 24-09-2007, 20:20

We have been told it's just Dr Manjooran moving ; it's a right old mess really.

WillowTheWhisp · 24-09-2007, 20:25

I saw the notices in Peel House when I was there today. It's going to disrupt appointments a bit isn't it? Bad enough trying to get in as it is. Just hope I don't get ill in November.

BERNADETTE · 24-09-2007, 22:00

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Originally Posted by lindsay ormerod

We have been told it's just Dr Manjooran moving ; it's a right old mess really.

A friend of mine works at the Eagle Street one, they are definetly moving.

Ianto.W. · 25-09-2007, 11:31

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I just find it frustrating that you're knocking things before it's even finished and before the service there starts. All right, I agree, they're not very inspiring buildings and they don't impress or engage me as stunning pieces of architecture - they're big boxes! But the areas that they've been placed in aren't exactly renowned for their stunning architecture either - both Blackburn Rd and Paradise St are a bit scruffy to start off with. They are clean and simple buildings containing a medical service that this town needs.

And you're having a go at the service that they will provide before they've even started.

Now this is where you fall down Gale, this is a very short sighted view of the area I find the use of the word "scruffy" offensive, not only to myself but to the people who live in the said area, I expect a more mature opinion from someone who represents Accrington on the Midd Penine Arts. These properties were built in or around 1840 and have stood the test of time, unlike you, the tradesmen that errected them had only basic tools. They were bullt to house people, not to be pleasing to the eye, as you live in a house not outside looking at it as you must do. The area may not be 'posh' but it is as yet safe, and the people of the Paradise St are of the 'old fsshioned' type who take in your washing if the rain comes. Stanhill is welcome to you.

Gayle · 25-09-2007, 19:12

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Originally Posted by Ianto.W.

Now this is where you fall down Gale, this is a very short sighted view of the area I find the use of the word "scruffy" offensive, not only to myself but to the people who live in the said area, I expect a more mature opinion from someone who represents Accrington on the Midd Penine Arts.

First of all you've spelt my name wrong. Secondly, the use of the word 'scruffy' was a bit flippant - I am allowed to be flippant you know. Thirdly, as my signature says, the views in my posts are mine and mine alone - I do not come on here to represent Accrington or Mid Pennine Arts.

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Originally Posted by Ianto.W

These properties were built in or around 1840 and have stood the test of time, unlike you, the tradesmen that errected them had only basic tools. They were bullt to house people, not to be pleasing to the eye, as you live in a house not outside looking at it as you must do. The area may not be 'posh' but it is as yet safe, and the people of the Paradise St are of the 'old fsshioned' type who take in your washing if the rain comes. Stanhill is welcome to you.

I don't live in Stanhill!!!!

My point was, that those new buildings are clean and tidy but not architecturally exciting, they suit the area that they are being put in because that area would not suit a building that has cornices, columns or fancy ornate architecture.

Lampman · 25-09-2007, 20:52

I seem to remember that the PCT held a few consultation meetings when the centres were first muted.They even provided a very expensive looking brochure pack!
As I said earlier I would have preferred the stone look for the Paradise building,rumour has it that the take up for future occupancy is in a healthy state.

BERNADETTE · 25-09-2007, 21:04

Stone would have looked better bearing in mind the architecture in the area. Now we just need to hope that the centres provide the standard of health care we all expect and deserve.

cashman · 25-09-2007, 23:21

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

Just seen what has been done in Bacup to create a health centre from an existing old mill and stay in keeping with the conservation area.

Bacup Health Centre

Thats Game Set and Match in my book,it blends in well, whats so bloody hard about that? and costly?

BERNADETTE · 25-09-2007, 23:28

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Originally Posted by cashman

Thats Game Set and Match in my book,it blends in well, whats so bloody hard about that? and costly?

What could have been done but wasn't

cashman · 25-09-2007, 23:36

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Originally Posted by BERNADETTE

What could have been done but wasn't

Exactly, but we should be grateful??

BERNADETTE · 25-09-2007, 23:43

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Originally Posted by cashman

Exactly, but we should be grateful??

For what? Two buildings both NHS, one stone/stone effect and one red brick on the same street!!!!

cashman · 25-09-2007, 23:46

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Originally Posted by BERNADETTE

For what? Two buildings both NHS, one stone/stone effect and one red brick on the same street!!!!

some seem to think thats all that matters.

WillowTheWhisp · 26-09-2007, 05:07

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Originally Posted by BERNADETTE

For what? Two buildings both NHS, one stone/stone effect and one red brick on the same street!!!!

Good point. They don't even 'blend in' with each other!!!

Apparently we should be thankful for what we've got and not expect any better because we are not worthy.

If other towns can aspire to something better why the flippin heck can't we? It's that sort of apathy which drags us deeper and deeper down. And no Gayle, I'm not expecting Versailles, the Taj Mahal or pillars and pallisades, just something a little more sympathetic than 'boxes made of tickey tackey'.