What has become of Burnley - the town

[The Bedlington Terrier]

You raise two issues map.

The second being a Government farcical issue but the first is sad to me.

What do you mean by denigration of the town of Burnley?

I was born there but now living abroad have't been able to revisit since 1979.

Is it badly run down in your view?

I really hate to say this but if Turf Moor wasn't there, I wouldn't touch Burnley with a barge pole. It's scruffy, dilapidated and needs a Council who actually seem to give a phuck.

The benefit "myth" really is just that. In this country fuelled by means testing and austerity, no-one and I mean no-one gets anything for nothing. The Tories have even managed to stop people who have given everything from getting help or benefits when they need it most.

VOTE LABOUR - FOR THE MANY NOT THE FEW.

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You raise two issues map.

The second being a Government farcical issue but the first is sad to me.

What do you mean by denigration of the town of Burnley?

I was born there but now living abroad have't been able to revisit since 1979.

Is it badly run down in your view?

i mean the general feeling , the atmosphere, the town centre, litter / junk everywhere, job prospects, etc.
I find it difficult to recommend visiting Burnley,
As I mentioned the town centre.....it seems to be full of "Poundland" shops or similar.
As for job prospects within the town, it seems that "BooHoo" is the major employer.
If anyone could suggest reasons why anyone should visit Burnley, the town, not Turf Moor or the surrounding countryside, I will be very interested to share their opinions.

[The Bedlington Terrier]

The little Underground stairways that connect the Mecca roundabout to the Bus Station is a sad indictment of a once proud Lancashire mill town.

[frantastic51]

Well, on a positive note, I LOVE Towneley Park. In fact all the Burnley parks seem to be well looked after. Oh and I visit the tip because the one in Rossendale is actually further from my house. I know it's not exactly on the tourist agenda but they are the most helpful people there. There are worst places than Burnley. Living in Bacup we have the choice of shopping in either Rochdale or Burnley or Todmorden. They are all equidistant from us. Rochdale would be the top of my list to avoid!!

[The Bedlington Terrier]

Well, on a positive note, I LOVE Towneley Park. In fact all the Burnley parks seem to be well looked after. Oh and I visit the tip because the one in Rossendale is actually further from my house. I know it's not exactly on the tourist agenda but they are the most helpful people there. There are worst places than Burnley. Living in Bacup we have the choice of shopping in either Rochdale or Burnley or Todmorden. They are all equidistant from us. Rochdale would be the top of my list to avoid!!

I was once playing golf at Bacup Golf Club around Easter time. I bent over to mark the ball and a penguin bit me on the arse. Served the little barsteward right because this Tyrannosaurus Rex ran up and ate the little sod in one bite.