YOUR VIEWS
THANKS FOR DONATIONS
A FUNDRAISING lunch and tombola for the Indonesia fundraising appeal was held at my home and also later at the CPA club in Loveclough.
I then held a market stall at Rawtenstall Market on October 20, including a lucky dip.
Thanks to all those local businesses who contributed to the auction lots, and those who came along on the day. Sue Saxon (M.D.) New Direction Charity Fundraising
LOOS ARE REAL STINKERS
I CALLED today at Rawtenstall Men’s Toilets and was dismayed at the state of the public convenience (a misnomer if ever there was one).
It might be worth asking if any RFP reader would dare to use them.
It’s probably also worth asking who in the council is responsible for their maintenance? Peter Fisher via email
THOUGHT FOR VOLUNTEERS?
IT’S good to hear that Rossendale Borough Council are finally cracking down on dog fouling, littering and fly tipping (‘Crack down on litter and dog mess on way?’, October 12) but spare a thought for the poor Civic Pride volunteer litter pickers!
What will we do on a wet and windy winter’s day when there’s no litter to collect? Will we be forced to sit in our nice warm homes, reading a book and drinking tea?
What about our Dog Poo Czar? He’s the man with the yellow hands and boots to match, spraying ‘Bag it. Bin It’ messages on the pavements. Will he too be redundant?
Well done RBC. We’d love to be surplus to requirements! Roger Grimshaw Vice Chair, Civic Pride Rossendale
HIGH STREET RESURGENCE
I’M really delighted to see the resurgence of the valley’s high streets - for example those in Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall.
It’s also great that we have such an array of unique and award winning shops in Rossendale. Only last week, my dear wife Beverley was telling me that our local key-cutter and shoe-repairer must be right at the top of his game, judging by the number of trophies in his window. Chris P Bacon via email
WHAT you’ve been saying on our Facebook page:
CONCERNS over Whip and Kitten bar application in Rawtenstall (‘Late night venue ‘will NOT be a strip club’)
Kiki DeVille: Perhaps supporting an incredible young woman wanting to breathe life into a venue and an area might be worth a try?? There has always been Burlesque in the area. I used to produce a show back in the day at Cafe Artisan.
The incredibly well produced Frou Frou Club runs in Ramsbottom and Hebden Bridge, along with the internationally respected, and often Arts Council funded, Hebden Bridge Burlesque Festival, so it’s about already. Anyone who’s bothered to see a well produced cabaret will tell you it’s is essentially a Variety Show.
Nicola J Longmire: They have belly dancers in the new Turkish restaurant on bank street not much different really. So long as it’s run properly and no trouble I think it will bring more people and money to the valley and that can only be a good thing x
Shirley Suthers: I hope they will be asked to change the title which is just to get attention. We don’t need whips and kittens...there’s enough horrible stuff in the world already.
Tim Entwistle: Just give the young lady the opportunity to make a go of her new, exciting, local business venture. These are the kind of things we should be encouraging. I think it sounds ace.
Jennifer Hoare: I can’t wait for it to open! I think it will be a fabulous business venture!
Deborah Louise: Wow! And why shouldn’t a woman show her fabulous flesh and her dancing skills? Sexist rubbish! Good luck to Bryony, I hope it goes well for you x
Alison Ball: I think it sounds fabulous! Could do with some decent comedy and entertainment in Rawtenstall. If they can get good real ale on pump too, then even better.
Neil Holroyd: Another chance for a business to thrive, wish them all the luck and hope its a success. Well done for trying
Jo-Anne Downes: According to Alyson Barnes, “...because of the size of the town and nature of the area we don’t want to be comparing with Manchester.” That’s exactly what she compared us to during the planning meeting to push through the Valley Centre what’s different with this venture?
Kimberley Clarkson: Gibbons Comedy, drag, burlesque and open mic, sounds fabulous. Keep the name it keeps people talking.