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Author Paul Jenkins with Requires Improvement – Episode 061

May 22, 2016 by Lee 2 Comments

Paul Jenkins Reading Requires Improvement

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Have you ever thought about writing a book? Well my guest this week has done that, and not only is he now published, he is published by a method that me or you could do tomorrow, not that it would necessarily be successful.

That method is the very popular crowdfunding concept. If you’re unaware of what crowdfunding is, allow me to provide a brief description. Crowdfunding is where people with an idea can put forward that idea online and anyone who thinks that they would like to see that idea happen can “back” that idea, essentially invest in it.

They do this by agreeing to pay a certain amount of money, this is often rewarded with perks, for example with Pauls book, one of the perks included an invitation to the book launch, your name in the book and a copy.

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Going out and doing it with Simon Holland – Episode 60

May 15, 2016 by Lee Leave a Comment

Simon Holland Rotary Club

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Jacobs Ladder Letting Agents SignThanks for coming back for another episode of This is Rammy, the podcast where I interview local businesses, people and generally talk about what’s going on in and around Ramsbottom as it’s our town and it’s full of fantastic stories.

This week I caught up with the ever busy Simon Holland. When he’s not volunteering for Ramsbottom Rotary Club or putting on his Friday Night Networking evening you will find him at his business Jacob’s Ladder Letting Agents.

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Google Street View of Ramsbottom Updated to October 2015

May 12, 2016 by Lee Leave a Comment

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Google-Steet-View-logoWe’ve all done it, come on, be honest. You’ve looked at your house on Google Street View, right?

It just so happens that Google have now updated their Street View images for Ramsbottom to October 2015. Depending on where you visit in Ramsbottom using Google Street View you may or may not get multiple options as it seems they did do a few other drives in other months, but primarily you’ll find the following photos from 2009 and 2015.

Enjoy! If you like what you see, please share it.

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To change the dates on Google Street View if you’re unsure is simple, you just choose the dropdown and swap it from October 2015 to March 2009: StreetviewDate

 

Here’s a few of the examples of what has changed in those 5 and a half years around Ramsbottom.

 

 

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Irwell Works March 2009

Irwell Works was a rundown building for many years…

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Irwell Works May 2009

..having previously been an engineering works.

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Irwell Works Oct 2015

It was cleaned up and turned around and opened as the Irwell Works you know and love today in August 2011.

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Mondi Papermill 2009

An iconic and historic site which was the Mondi Papermill back in 2009

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Mondi Papermill 2011

Several buildings were demolished after Mondi ceased trading to prepare the site for sale. The sale of the site wasn’t smooth with supermarkets being turned away…

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Mondi Papermill 2015

…leaving the site as it is today, although the chimney was reduced in size due to safety concerns early in 2016.

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Before Mrs P’s Ice Cream was Market Place News which then became…

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Mrs P’s Ice Cream 2015

One of my sons favourite places to visit in Ramsbottom, I wonder why?

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The Buddha Lounge 2009

The Buddha Lounge closed down in 2014 which paved the way for…

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Owens 2015

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Finally, one of the most recognisable buildings in Ramsbottom which was Denise Smiths Lighting shop for several years.

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Denise Smiths 2011

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Denise Smiths 2012

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Lolos Vegan and Raw 2015

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Thanks for taking a look down memory lane with the help of Google Street View. If it wasn’t immediately obvious, all images remain copyright of Google,why not hop onto Google Street View now and take a look at the areas around you through the years?

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No Podcast This Week

May 8, 2016 by Lee Leave a Comment

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I’m afraid there is no podcast this week, I’ve been busy with several things and not yet had chance to edit the interview with Simon Holland to the quality that you deserve, so I’ve taken the decision that it would be better to postpone it, plus there doesn’t appear to be any events coming up in the near future but always keep an eye on the events calendar just incase.

In the meantime, if you are after a podcast fix, why not check out the archives?

Thanks, and speak to you next week.

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Tory Councillor Ian Schofield wins local election

May 6, 2016 by Lee Leave a Comment

It was a long day for those involved with no less than two recounts being requested finishing around 2:15am. A fantastic effort by the volunteers after another election ends in recount:

The final result after the two recounts was:

  • David Barker (UKIP) 372
  • Karen Leach (Lab) 1658
  • Ian Schofield (Con) 1695
  • Zarrin Shannon (Green) 141

Ian is a local man who lives on Peel Brow and has been seen out and about locally delivering the InTouch Conservative new leaflets.

With the results all in the final standing for seats is as follows for Bury Council:

  • Labour 32 seats
  • Lib Dems 3 seats
  • Conservatives 16 seats

I hope that Ian is able to bring to Ramsbottom everything promised in his campaign and above all serves the people.

 

Filed Under: News Tagged With: local elections, ramsbottom election results, ramsbottom voting, voting

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