Market Hall Refurbishment - Page 72

heth · 29-01-2011, 20:36

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Originally Posted by lancsdave

I just don't get it. The vast majority of people don't have a good word to say about it so how is it a resounding success. What are we not seeing or being told

I agree with your question Dave, dont know me-self but there is something fishy going on..........fish stalls on are the outside market aswell??!!

garinda · 29-01-2011, 20:47

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Originally Posted by lancsdave

I just don't get it. The vast majority of people don't have a good word to say about it so how is it a resounding success. What are we not seeing or being told

There's near unanimous agreement that the actual refurbishment has been a great success.

Some don't like the uncovered flagged floor, because of the uneveness. Personally I think it looks good.

What people are very disappointed with is the resulting feeling of it looking empty, with fewer market stalls.

Residents are also very unhappy that traders are forced to work hours unacceptable to them. After they'd run their businesses successfully for years, before the six day mandate was imposed on them.

Some (philistines) were even angry that tax payers' money was paid to a woman to sit crocheting in the newly 'liberated empty terrain', in the guise of 'community art'. Space which prior to that had been taken up by a market stall, selling goods people were actually prepared to purchase with real money.

Besides that, it is a roaring success.

At least for some.

Who have a certificate to prove it.

Margaret Pilkington · 29-01-2011, 21:09

All I can say is that NABMA must have looked at some pretty dire markets.......and been nowhere near the one in Bury.

heth · 29-01-2011, 21:12

Wonder if PB can do this and then claim it as Community "spy" art?

Bet he would learn alot standing in the Market Hall watching what actually happens...................

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MargaretR · 29-01-2011, 21:23

Whatever will he apply for next !!!!
A Nobel prize maybe

Margaret Pilkington · 29-01-2011, 21:24

A 'nobble' prize more like.

cashman · 29-01-2011, 21:36

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Originally Posted by Less

Can never understand award systems, how just towards the end of January 2011, can someone decide Accrington is the best indoor Market of the year 2011?

Well a "Backhander" could possibly make someone decide?

gynn · 29-01-2011, 21:37

I could understand if Accrington had won the "Most Improved" Indoor Market of the Year, because whatever else is said about it (including the pros and cons of 6 day trading), it is 500% better than it was before.

As for "Best" Indoor Market, I can think of 2 or 3 that are better than it in the north west alone, so BALMA's credibility must be questioned on that one.

But let's give credit where credit is due.

cashman · 29-01-2011, 22:06

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Originally Posted by gynn

I could understand if Accrington had won the "Most Improved" Indoor Market of the Year, because whatever else is said about it (including the pros and cons of 6 day trading), it is 500% better than it was before.

As for "Best" Indoor Market, I can think of 2 or 3 that are better than it in the north west alone, so BALMA's credibility must be questioned on that one.

But let's give credit where credit is due.

Why gynn? yes i agree that the improvements were well needed, but as fer being better, theres many less traders now, why is this? on that basis i disagree, it only looks better, its certainly not improved in my eyes.

garinda · 29-01-2011, 22:10

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf

How much does HBC pay to be a member of NABMA? And what exactly does this Quango do, other than award themselves meaningless prizes? Does the Leader of HBC get a medal for having the best indoor market?

Membership Fee
District Councils - £636.00 + VAT

Membership Application Form

Relatively cheap, for a lovely certificate.