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Old 03-10-2010, 09:11   #31
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How about Cashman? dont know anyone more fair or even handed, have insulted everyone in hyndburn. no favourites whatsoever.
Would have t make a choice between Freedom of the Borough or Freedom of Rogues Gallery
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Old 03-10-2010, 09:16   #32
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Old 03-10-2010, 09:38   #33
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I think we should resurrect the Arndale Clock and give that the Freedom of the Borough.
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Old 03-10-2010, 09:48   #34
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I think we should resurrect the Arndale Clock and give that the Freedom of the Borough.
Now who would argue with that?
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Old 04-10-2010, 11:59   #35
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I'm going to nominate Ken Hargreaves, a truly nice man who has made a huge contribution to the borough both as MP and his HUGE amount of Charity work.
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I'm going to nominate Ken Hargreaves, a truly nice man who has made a huge contribution to the borough both as MP and his HUGE amount of Charity work.
What a change from the usual cross party sniping and bickering. I wonder if we'll get jaysay nominating our current MP?
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Old 04-10-2010, 17:39   #37
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What a change from the usual cross party sniping and bickering. I wonder if we'll get jaysay nominating our current MP?
When he's done half as much as Ken I will gladly nominate him yourself, considering Ken is 70+ Graham has a long way to go
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Old 04-10-2010, 17:58   #38
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Can anyone tell me who the previous individuals are who have been granted the Freedom of the Borough please or post a link where I can find out
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In recent years, the late Bill Turner for his work re The Pals & local history.

Ken Hargreaves is an excellent suggestion. He might have touched 70 but I don't think he is over that.
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In recent years, the late Bill Turner for his work re The Pals & local history.

Ken Hargreaves is an excellent suggestion. He might have touched 70 but I don't think he is over that.
Was 71 in March Bob
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This may help

http://menmedia.co.uk/accringtonobse...super_citizens

but, I still dont understand what you gain by becoming "A freeman of the borough".
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Old 04-10-2010, 19:43   #42
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but, I still dont understand what you gain by becoming "A freeman of the borough".
These days it is an honorary title officially recognising someone as a person of honour who has served the borough in an exceptionally good way .

I think that's gain enough .
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These days it is an honorary title officially recognising someone as a person of honour who has served the borough in an exceptionally good way .

I think that's gain enough .
would agree 100% wi that.
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I remember when the then Queen's Lancashire Regiment (now the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment) got the Freedom of the Borough, they marched in the town with fixed bayonets. It was a very moving and impressive sight, and it always comes back to me when I hear that one of their number has been killed in Afghanistan......
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He might have touched 70 but I don't think he is over that.
You live and learn.

I always thought he was like his lose chum Anne Widdicome.

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