Whats happened to the Mela?

[katex]

Oh well, perhaps we should cancel all events that create some sort of noisy atmosphere with people gathering together for entertainment.

Could start with the Carnival, then move onto the noise of the crowds at Crown Green on Saturdays. Have they banned the vuvuzela by the way, like some Football Clubs ?

Just think is a miserable attitude.

[Wynonie Harris]

An invitation to residents of the Oakhill Park area:

Don’t fancy subjecting your ears to the Mela all afternoon on Saturday? Worry not, help is at hand! Come along to the Stanley v Aldershot match for an exciting, fun family day out! First game of the season, so a good atmosphere is guaranteed. Afterwards, you can go in the Sports Lounge to watch the Man of the Match presentation and mingle with the players. Then, by the time you return home, the whole shebang will be winding down and you’ll have enjoyed a great afternoon’s entertainment into the bargain!

[Margaret Pilkington]

It might sound like a miserable attitude, but it isn't really.......the Carnival is a procession and so the noise is distributed......it isn't something that is constant.
And when it does reach the field where it ends I think perhaps the celebrations are less intrusive.
Those folk who live near the Stanley ground know what this entails and obviously are happy to put up with it for 90 minutes or so...if they weren't then they would move.....it is a different kind of noise too.
I'm just very glad I live a long way from this venue....I would hate it to be across the road from me.......and if that is miserable then I can live with it.

[katex]

As they say Wynonie .. all subjective.

Yes ... go and watch the footie I say as an alternative .... support the events in our town.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

Kate.....I am quite a good distance from All Saints School, but when they had an open day I could hear it quite plainly....same for the Lark in the park...I could hear that too.......so I certainly wouldn't want to be living in the houses in Manchester Road, Hollins Lane or the vicinity....and there is a vast difference between band music and Bhangra/disco/alternative stuff.
If I lived there I would have to take myself out for the day....to Southport!

The thing is Margaret, those people living in houses on Many Road, knew there was a park accross the road when they bought their houses. Its no use buying the house then complaining about events that happen in a PUBLIC PARK

[MargaretR]

I am glad that it is not within earshot of me.
It has the same nuisance value as those 'raves' which were in vogue a few years ago.
The difference with this one is that it is council sanctioned and public funded

[Margaret Pilkington]

Originally Posted by jaysay

The thing is Margaret, those people living in houses on Many Road, knew there was a park accross the road when they bought their houses. Its no use buying the house then complaining about events that happen in a PUBLIC PARK

Yes, John, you are right....and a public park conjures up peace and flowers and green space....and perhaps an occasional Band concert in the summer...very nice and pleasant, but not smelly food and loud music......this kind of stuff should be in a farmers field somewhere well away from a residential area.
As I said, I am glad it is miles away from me.

[Retlaw]

Originally Posted by katex

May I just say that you are really mean Tealeaf. I went last year and thoroughly enjoyed it, was a good mix of (what to me) was alternative music linked with a friendly atmosphere.

I wouldn't attend any Rock Concerts, but certainly wouldn't pray for it to be stopped or to rain on the day, just because it would just be painful to my ears.

Like the T.V. there is an 'off button' ... just don't go.

OFF button be blowed, you daft bat, you can hear that racket a mile away.
Be better off on tother side of the Coppice.
preferably in the old quarry.
Retlaw.

[Retlaw]

Originally Posted by jaysay

The thing is Margaret, those people living in houses on Many Road, knew there was a park accross the road when they bought their houses. Its no use buying the house then complaining about events that happen in a PUBLIC PARK

When we bought our house it was just that, a public park with a band stand, occassional visits by proper military bands for a few hours.
Not manked up pop concerts and boom boxes.
Retlaw.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Retlaw

When we bought our house it was just that, a public park with a band stand, occassional visits by proper military bands for a few hours.
Not manked up pop concerts and boom boxes.
Retlaw.

Would appear your showing your age Walter

[Retlaw]

Originally Posted by jaysay

Would appear your showing your age Walter

Cheeky young pup.

Retlaw.

[Margaret Pilkington]

It's better to show your age than your underpants!

[blazey]

I got an email asking me to volunteer at the Mela. I have a busy week this week though so I think I'm going to be tired but it sounds like quite a lot of fun!

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by blazey

I got an email asking me to volunteer at the Mela. I have a busy week this week though so I think I'm going to be tired but it sounds like quite a lot of fun!

TIRED

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

It's better to show your age than your underpants!

Don't wear um Margaret