Accrington Web
   

Home Gallery Arcade Blogs Members List Today's Posts
Go Back   Accrington Web > AccyWeb > General Chat
Donate! Join Today

General Chat General chat - common sense in here please. Decent serious discussions to be enjoyed by everyone!


Welcome to Accrington Web!

We are a discussion forum dedicated to the towns of Accrington, Oswaldtwistle and the surrounding areas, sometimes referred to as Hyndburn! We are a friendly bunch please feel free to browse or read on for more info.
You are currently viewing our site as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, photos, play in the community arcade and use our blog section. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free, so please, join our community today!



Like Tree220Likes
Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools
Old 10-11-2011, 22:33   #346
Super Moderator


 
Wynonie Harris's Avatar
 

Re: Town Centre Changes

Quote:
Originally Posted by cmonstanley View Post
not by choice im under orders and was the first thing i checked out and was gutted
Shocked and stunned! You really need to put your foot down with 'er indoors!
__________________
Wynonie Harris is offline   Reply With Quote
Accrington Web
Old 10-11-2011, 22:43   #347
Coffin Dodger.

 
cashman's Avatar
 
Jewel Quest Champion!
Cribbage Master Champion!

Re: Town Centre Changes

Quote:
Originally Posted by cmonstanley View Post
not by choice im under orders and was the first thing i checked out and was gutted
I reckon she had already checked that one out first cmon, nowt more devious than women.
__________________
N.L.T.B.G.Y.D. Do not argue with an idiot, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.
cashman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-11-2011, 22:54   #348
Administrator


 
Neil's Avatar
 
Ace Driver Champion!
Onslaught 2.1 Champion!
Defender of the Holy Pig Champion!

Re: Town Centre Changes

Quote:
Originally Posted by cashman View Post
I reckon she had already checked that one out first cmon, nowt more devious than women.
There is, two women plotting together
__________________
Site Forum Rules/ Site Disclaimer can be seen from this link
Neil is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-11-2011, 22:57   #349
Coffin Dodger.

 
cashman's Avatar
 
Jewel Quest Champion!
Cribbage Master Champion!

Re: Town Centre Changes

Quote:
Originally Posted by Neil View Post
There is, two women plotting together
I used the plural.
__________________
N.L.T.B.G.Y.D. Do not argue with an idiot, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.
cashman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-11-2011, 23:40   #350
God Member
 
cmonstanley's Avatar
 

Re: Town Centre Changes

ha ha wouldnt surprise me lol
__________________
www.private-eye.co.uk
cmonstanley is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2011, 10:26   #351
Resting in Peace
 
jaysay's Avatar
 

Re: Town Centre Changes

Quote:
Originally Posted by cmonstanley View Post
dont worry ill be under supervision
Hope the handcuffs don't chafe
__________________
35 YEARS AND COUNTING
jaysay is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2011, 10:29   #352
Resting in Peace
 
jaysay's Avatar
 

Re: Town Centre Changes

Quote:
Originally Posted by Neil View Post
There is, two women plotting together
Women don't do that, do they
__________________
35 YEARS AND COUNTING
jaysay is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2011, 10:31   #353
Resting in Peace
 
jaysay's Avatar
 

Re: Town Centre Changes

Quote:
Originally Posted by jaysay View Post
Women don't do that, do they
Um just thought about that I have a girlfriend and a Daughter, um ya you could be right
__________________
35 YEARS AND COUNTING
jaysay is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-09-2012, 21:40   #354
Give, give, give member
 
garinda's Avatar
 

Re: Town Centre Changes

Sadly, along with many other places in the country, it is depressing to see the ever growing number of empty shops in Accrington.

However, it is heartening, after looking so down-at-heel for quite some while, to see two new businesses in the Victorian Arcade.

They look like they're really trying to make a go of it. Well stocked, eye-catching displays.

Together with the newish dressmaker's/alterations place in there, who also make an effort to make their window displays look attractive, it's made such a difference, when you walk through there now.

Would I want to set up a jewellery, and designer kid's shoe shop in there?

No, I wouldn't personally invest in those two types of businesses, but I sincerely wish them every success, and hope they're in there for the long-term.
__________________
'If you're going to be a Kant, be the very best Kant there is my son.'
Johann Georg Kant, father of Immanuel Kant, philosopher.






garinda is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-09-2012, 21:43   #355
Coffin Dodger.

 
cashman's Avatar
 
Jewel Quest Champion!
Cribbage Master Champion!

Re: Town Centre Changes

Hope they work fer em, was in last week n noticed n empty shop,very small just before the cafe n they wanted £120 week rent, which i thought ridiculous fer the size of it.
__________________
N.L.T.B.G.Y.D. Do not argue with an idiot, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.
cashman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-09-2012, 21:47   #356
God Member
 
mobertol's Avatar
 

Re: Town Centre Changes

Quote:
Originally Posted by garinda View Post
Sadly, along with many other places in the country, it is depressing to see the ever growing number of empty shops in Accrington.

However, it is heartening, after looking so down-at-heel for quite some while, to see two new businesses in the Victorian Arcade.

They look like they're really trying to make a go of it. Well stocked, eye-catching displays.

Together with the newish dressmaker's/alterations place in there, who also make an effort to make their window displays look attractive, it's made such a difference, when you walk through there now.

Would I want to set up a jewellery, and designer kid's shoe shop in there?

No, I wouldn't personally invest in those two types of businesses, but I sincerely wish them every success, and hope they're in there for the long-term.
Sad because its a beautiful "frame" for any small business -simialr arcades in Skipton or Southport are thriving. The Victorian architecture is there what is missing is a touch of class perhaps...
Attached Images
File Type: jpg The Arcade, Accrington.JPG (45.1 KB, 15 views)
__________________


“Beauty is an experience, nothing else. It is not a fixed pattern or an arrangement of features. It is something felt, a glow or a communicated sense of fineness.”
~ D. H. Lawrence
mobertol is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-09-2012, 21:49   #357
Give, give, give member
 
garinda's Avatar
 

Re: Town Centre Changes

Quote:
Originally Posted by cashman View Post
Hope they work fer em, was in last week n noticed n empty shop,very small just before the cafe n they wanted £120 week rent, which i thought ridiculous fer the size of it.
Thats a lot of costume bling to sell, and glittery bootees to flog, nevermind other overheads, before you make a profit.

There's never been anyone in there, when I've been going past.

__________________
'If you're going to be a Kant, be the very best Kant there is my son.'
Johann Georg Kant, father of Immanuel Kant, philosopher.






garinda is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-09-2012, 22:35   #358
God Member
 
mobertol's Avatar
 

Re: Town Centre Changes

Quote:
Originally Posted by garinda View Post
Thats a lot of costume bling to sell, and glittery bootees to flog, nevermind other overheads, before you make a profit.

There's never been anyone in there, when I've been going past.

Had no idea of the rent costs -my mum worked in the arcade in a shop selling coats and macs back in the 50's -these days supermarket chains of cheap chinese goods mean that people go for cheap and cheerful and small shops die...

Are there still stalls on the market selling cloths and patterns for dressmaking? We used to go every weekend, mum made all our dresses and knitted cardis and jumpers for winter too...
__________________


“Beauty is an experience, nothing else. It is not a fixed pattern or an arrangement of features. It is something felt, a glow or a communicated sense of fineness.”
~ D. H. Lawrence
mobertol is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-09-2012, 22:36   #359
Coffin Dodger.

 
cashman's Avatar
 
Jewel Quest Champion!
Cribbage Master Champion!

Re: Town Centre Changes

Quote:
Originally Posted by garinda View Post
Thats a lot of costume bling to sell, and glittery bootees to flog, nevermind other overheads, before you make a profit.

There's never been anyone in there, when I've been going past.

I reckon Stupid Rents are a big factor in the decline of our town?
__________________
N.L.T.B.G.Y.D. Do not argue with an idiot, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.
cashman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-09-2012, 22:50   #360
Give, give, give member
 
garinda's Avatar
 

Re: Town Centre Changes

Quote:
Originally Posted by mobertol View Post
Had no idea of the rent costs -my mum worked in the arcade in a shop selling coats and macs back in the 50's -these days supermarket chains of cheap chinese goods mean that people go for cheap and cheerful and small shops die...

Are there still stalls on the market selling cloths and patterns for dressmaking? We used to go every weekend, mum made all our dresses and knitted cardis and jumpers for winter too...
Can't think of any material stall, or shops left in Accy.

Even twenty years ago there was at least six.

Pinking Shears?

Isn't he in the Scissor Sisters?

I think I've downloaded them onto my iPod, under Long Lost Golden Oldies.

__________________
'If you're going to be a Kant, be the very best Kant there is my son.'
Johann Georg Kant, father of Immanuel Kant, philosopher.






garinda is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply




Other sites of interest.. More town sites..




All times are GMT. The time now is 11:55.


© 2003-2013 AccringtonWeb.com



Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.6.1