Accrington lap dancing club meets with disapproval (From Blackburn Citizen)
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Accrington lap dancing club meets with disapproval
9:00pm Monday 24th October 2011 in News
PROPOSALS to site a lap dancing club in Accrington town centre have been criticised by members of the clergy.
The plans have been described as ‘exploitative to women’ and as bringing the ‘wrong values’ into the town centre by members of the cloth.
The scheme has attracted a mixed response from neighbours of the proposed Blackburn Road venue, with some welcoming it as a boost to trade.
Others, like Age UK manager Tasneem Khamker said the plans made her ‘wary’.
She said: “In winter we lock up after dark, so it is a bit of a worry. I don’t know what sort of clientele this will attract and so it makes me wary.
"I was surprised there hasn’t been more public objection before now.”
The news has also attracted criticism from Accrington Reverend Kevin Logan, who has described it as bringing the ‘wrong values’ into the town. The Bishop of Burnley has added that the plans exploit women.
Bishop John Goddard said: “These sorts of establishments send the wrong message about women.
I think women are worth more. “I think all people are worth more than that.”
His opinion was echoed by Reverend John Binks at Accrington’s St John’s with St Augustine’s Church said: “These plans do make me uncomfortable.
“I don’t think women should be exploted and I dont think men should be encouraged to exploit them. I think men are the weaker sex in these situations and are led into treating women as sex objects.”
However applicant, Antony Carr said it would be an ‘upmarket establishment’ that would bring jobs and trade into the town.
He said: “Everyone I have spoken to has been really positive. It will be an upmarket extablishment which will bring jobs and visitors to the town.”
Other traders echoed the view it could boost trade.
Martin Dullenty at Quattro’s restaurant said: “They would be our upstairs neighbours and I don’t mind. “I think it will bring more trade our way, if anything”.
Mohammad Afzan, owner of Alisha’s clothing store, said: “I’m not worried about it. Wetherspoons boosted trade in this part of town and this may do the same”.
The proposals to open Eye Candy lap dancing bar has been granted a Sexual Entertainment Venue licence, but has yet to be granted an alcohol licence or planning permission.
Comments(28)
Graham Hartley
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9:13pm Mon 24 Oct 11
Graham Hartley
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9:15pm Mon 24 Oct 11
macattack63
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9:41pm Mon 24 Oct 11
accy lad and proud
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9:50pm Mon 24 Oct 11
DJ_Jaybee
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10:18pm Mon 24 Oct 11
rovergeoff
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10:25pm Mon 24 Oct 11
BillyJ
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10:57pm Mon 24 Oct 11
BillyJ
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10:58pm Mon 24 Oct 11
madari
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11:43pm Mon 24 Oct 11
The bishop is talking out of his @r5e,`....exploiting women`
The church has been exploiting women(nuns) for centuries.
Petermariner
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12:28am Tue 25 Oct 11
madari wrote:"Bishop John Goddard said: “These sorts of establishments send the wrong message about women. I think women are worth more."
Madari the snake charmer says: The bishop is talking out of his @r5e,`....exploiting women` The church has been exploiting women(nuns) for centuries.
Well, Bishop, get yer hand a bit deeper in yer pocket when you're in there, then!
allong7
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8:56am Tue 25 Oct 11
akon
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10:12am Tue 25 Oct 11
notchuffed
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10:48am Tue 25 Oct 11
Joseph Yossarian
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11:07am Tue 25 Oct 11
And as for Logan talking about the "wrong values", be thankful that we don't have to live by his.
huntress
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12:03pm Tue 25 Oct 11
huntress
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12:14pm Tue 25 Oct 11
Petermariner wrote:I'm with the Bishop John Goddard. It is degrading and anyone who says different have very low morals and standards. I would hate to think one of our daughters would be working in this establishment. She will grow up thinking showing you bit's and bobs is the way to go and we all know there is more then lap dancing that goes on in these places.
madari wrote:"Bishop John Goddard said: “These sorts of establishments send the wrong message about women. I think women are worth more."
Madari the snake charmer says: The bishop is talking out of his @r5e,`....exploiting women` The church has been exploiting women(nuns) for centuries.
Well, Bishop, get yer hand a bit deeper in yer pocket when you're in there, then!
disgusted tunbridge wells
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1:24pm Tue 25 Oct 11
Seneca
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2:01pm Tue 25 Oct 11
Well said Mr Afzan, common sense applied.
Although never having been to a lap dancing venue I not only know people who have, I know people who have made a very nice wage packet out of it and set themselves up in business after a few short years. Something they would never otherwise have achieved.
Plenty of my work mates go to these places. They aren't dirty old pervy men, they are just normal blokes. It's a lap dancing club not a brothel.
Keep Darwen Green
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3:11pm Tue 25 Oct 11
Imagine how big the congregations would be if all bishops were female, under 25, wore sussies and had big breasts. You need to move with the times my purple headed warrior.
Joseph Yossarian
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10:12pm Tue 25 Oct 11
Perhaps he just wants to keep them in missionary positions....
(apols)
hettygirl
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9:59am Wed 26 Oct 11
Seneca
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12:07pm Wed 26 Oct 11
Seneca
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12:09pm Wed 26 Oct 11
Keep Darwen Green wrote:My first thought was "how do you know, I always close the curtains" then realised you meant him!
I generally don't listen to men in big purple dresses commenting on what other people do. You keep praying to your pagan wooden effigy whilst performing your drone like demonic chanting. Its all a bit too gothic and dark for me. Its time you moved on.
Imagine how big the congregations would be if all bishops were female, under 25, wore sussies and had big breasts. You need to move with the times my purple headed warrior.
accrington lost
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7:35pm Wed 26 Oct 11
huntress wrote:As for the lap dancing bar attracting unsavoury characters, where have you been for the past TEN years?? Take a good look around Accrington now!
The question is...why? Why do we need to have lap dancing clubs in small towns such as Accrington. If people want to go to these kinds of places they can travel further a field to Blackpool for eg. It brings the town down and brings unsavory people into our communities not to mention how places like this degrade women. This is the 21st Century, Where are our morals and standards gone. Shame on you Accrington Council!!!
We have a LOT more to worry about than a lap dancing club!!
accrington lost
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7:37pm Wed 26 Oct 11
All come oh ye faithful
hettygirl
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9:19pm Wed 26 Oct 11
DJ_Jaybee
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1:50am Thu 27 Oct 11
With high profile celebrities like Katy Perry also visiting lap dancing clubs - most establishments nowadays aren't dirty raincoat brigade stuff - they're actually talented lap / pole dancers and that are highly skilled entertainers... whether they flash the odd bit of flesh or are naked, the the church should respect god's handy work and if they can't they need to study harder.
Graham Hartley says...
9:10pm Mon 24 Oct 11
Has they?