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Posted by Rhubarb On 02 Sep 2010 At 09:15:57
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In other words
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Posted by Rhubarb On 01 Sep 2010 At 14:26:00
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The Tod News has it's own style of reporting and explaining things. This article about the town centre renewal board was interesting but took some reading. After decoding it using an enigma machine, this is what it seems to say -
http://www.todmordennews.co.uk/news/Changes-bringing-fresh-challenges-.6498497.jp
Todmorden Town Centre Regeneration Board consists of representatives from Calderdale Council, Todmorden Town Council, Todmorden Pride and Todmorden Business Association. It is chaired by Conservative Councillor Ian Cooper, who is a Todmorden ward councillor on Calderdale Council,
Councillor Cooper explained that changing times and circumstances mean it is time to inform townspeople what is happening in areas of Todmorden, and how the Board is trying to make progress over a number of sites. He is confident challenges can be met and encouraged by what the Board has achieved: Establishing a development brief, securing partnership agreements with Yorkshire Forward and the Primary Care Trust; committing £1 million for town centre development, contributing to the value of surrounding land. The process has lifted the profile of Todmorden. He went on to say there is still much to do, requiring dedication, focus and strength of belief.
A big change is the Government decision to fold Yorkshire Forward, the regional development agency. It is not known what the plans or funding of its successor may be. Calderdale Council has received a formal planning application for the Netto and Abraham Ormerod sites, which has generated mixed opinions. The Environment Agency will be undertaking significant works in Todmorden, which need managing in partnership to prevent problems.
Calderdale Council have explored the possibility of buying the Abraham Ormerod site but, the difference between the District Valuers' price and that of another bidder - Netto - was too great. Board and council will work to get benefits for the town should it go ahead.
One key driver is the Rose Street Health Centre site. The Board is aware the Rose Street building has attracted a great deal of vandalism. Efforts are being taken to address the problem.
Councillor Cooper said "We understand that the conditions imposed by Yorkshire Forward when they acquired the building on our behalf remain the same, however, demolition has not yet been actioned because we await an integral traffic management scheme. The important thing about the traffic management scheme is that the traders have highlighted the damaging effect when they were last subjected to significant building works and disruption.There is only one access and egress point at Rose Street so we have to ensure that heavy plant doesn't impact in traffic flow through the valley, or on general shopping activity."
Wider issues to be considered include loss of footfall to the market area following relocation of the health centre, as well as work planned by the E.A. to include the town centre. "We need to consider the potential impact on the town and how the Rose Street centre may offer an opportunity in partnership to alleviate or even mitigate the disruptive effects of this work," he said.
Proposals for developing use of the historic Town Hall are well advanced and a submission for Heritage Lottery funding not far away, although this will entail locating some match-funding.
The Board continues to pursue other development opportunities, although it has to be understood that these involve many different ownerships and issues. Following demolition, the attractiveness of the Adamroyd Mill site, Burnley Road, is exposed but yet to be realised. Calderdale have made approaches to acquire the One Stop building opposite the town hall which is privately owned, but this has significant cost issues. Tipside is also privately owned.
Work on the Der Street improvement scheme, off Halifax Road, an important gateway to the town centre, is expected to start soon.
Regarding the Halifax Road Stannard site, in a superb position, is the best site for developing sustainable tourism here. The Board continue to fight for that, said Councillor Cooper.
In terms of Todmorden Market, whatever the Board endeavors to do in the town centre, it has to ensure the town's "critical mass" - market and surrounding shops, are protected. "Anything we look at bringing in should be complementary," he said.
Councillor Cooper urged townspeople to attend the Ward Forum hosted by Calderdale Council next Wednesday, 1st September, "We hope the town centre issues will be on the agenda and it will also include issues relating to Calderdale Council's budget," he said.
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Plum tree
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Posted by chilly On 31 Aug 2010 At 22:11:26
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Incredible edible,i love it,the cabbage and chives from the cop shop are well tasty but for me the best was the discovery of a big plum tree outside the hare & hounds on burnley road across from the college and park,i have passed the tree regularly over the years and never gave it my attention,i attended a carboot sale and saw a young boy picking up these yellow fruits underneath the tree,so i tried one,and as they say "i was gobsmacked".
I went back the next day and and got about 3lb groundfall fruit(no need to shake the tree)and proceeded to make jam out of them.
Looking on the web i think these plums are named Mirabelle,however i might be wrong.
I made about 4lb of jam using a recipe i got from the net,the plums are sweet so i added lemonjuice and the result is fantastic 
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Anti-social behavior
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Posted by Rhubarb On 31 Aug 2010 At 09:13:25
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What is anti-social behavior and why do people do it? The phrase is used for what used to be called crime, violence against the person and damage to property, but is also a 'mindset'. The modern style 'kicked off' during the Thatcher era, and has now become part of the British way of life.
Almost everyone will know one or two anti-social behaviorists via social and family contacts. What was once a teenage phase has become a permanent lifestyle, passed down the generations.
The lifestyle of an anti-social behaviorist is not an easy one, it's a 24 hour job. They have to get up in a bad mood, drink lager for breakfast, plan and budget for drug purchases, listen to dreadful music, then venture forth upon the streets for yet another meaningless day of constant swearing, hanging about, intimidating people, stealing bicycles, driving cars dangerously, carrying on grudges, breaking bottles, and all the other activities involved.
The point is, it looks like quite hard work, yet they do it voluntarily. There are more pleasant options available.
If young people refuse to join in with anti-social behavior they may be ridiculed, something young people cannot cope with, so they adopt anti-socialism for what appears at first an attractive, stylish lifestyle which, after a while becomes a habitual way of going on that leads nowhere, and becomes a labor intensive, time consuming, brain numbingly tedious job.
Anti-social behavior has become so embedded, it has changed most peoples lives, many anti-socialists think it's just normal life and ordinary people now avoid housing estates, shopping centres, town centres at certain times. For some it becomes a real nightmare, leading to depression and even suicide when picked on at home by gangs of youths for years.
The message for anti-social behaviorists is: Don't bother, it's been done, it's been tried and tested. It's too much trouble, and goes nowhere. What can be done to persuade that anti-social behavior is a poor career choice? More extensive use of tasers has been proposed.
Any better ideas?
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