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Barry Cruse replied to John Freeman's discussion 'The demise of the MRA'

John, can I answer your points one by one, firstly after forming the Association back in 1991 we decided on a meeting day that might suite everyone but of course that was virtualy immpossible, over the years we have changed the day numerous times ...

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Tell us a little about yourself:: I am a ladies hairdresser and I have had a salon in Moorland road for 33 years, the salon is now called Nicholas Paul hair studio as a few years ago I gave the Salon to my son but I continue to work with him for 4 days a week with my wife Carol. I started the association in 1991 with David Greenwood manager of Nat West bank, Barrie Remblance manager of Threshers, Brian Auger proprieter of North west London meat co and Wendy Farr manageress of Barnardos,I became Chairman in 1994 and stepped down in January 2008. But it was back in 1988 that I got Moorland road on the Floral map with the help of our councils Parks dept, They had noticed the window boxes and baskets at my Salon and thought I might be the man to go around knocking on doors to ask traders if they would get floral themselves, The offer was free baskets for the first year, yes FREE, it was an offer that many traders thought too good to be true and we only had orders for 15 or so baskets----to be continued

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Memorial gardens

I had an anonymous letter this morning , the content was basicaly asking me if I would get something done about the drunks and yobs who make life a misery for everyone who uses the Memorial gardens, the letter goes on to say that if something wasn't done they would " go to the Chronicle and paint a very different picture of Moorland road, one that the Moorland road traders would not like printed" Being the sensitive soul that I am! I wasvery upset as I have for months now been liasing with our t… Continue

Posted on April 28, 2009 at 6:09pm —

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I would like to thank everyone who contributed towards the wonderful leaving present I received at the AGM, It realy took my breath away and left me feeling a little sad and emotional as I realised that it realy was the end of 13 very happy years as Chairman of our Traders Association, I will always treasure the lovely blue glass, thank you all very, very much. Barry.

Posted on January 30, 2008 at 6:54pm —

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At 4:43pm on December 2, 2008, Aileen Westfallen said…: HI I was on stonebridge, a bit out of town but quiet. I enjoyed my life in Frome and was involved in some projects and clubs along the way, hope to do same here in Bath.
Aileen

At 9:48am on September 5, 2008, Rob Garner said…: This is really sad news. Why was the Festical cancelled?
Also, I saw this on the agenda for the MRA: 'Resignation of Officers - Future of MRA'. Can you tell me what this means? Thanks, Rob.

At 7:12pm on June 22, 2008, Will Sandry said…: Yes the 24th at 7pm. Glad you mentioned it, it wasn't in my diary!

At 8:19pm on May 28, 2008, Ellen Stafford said…: Hi Barry,

Thanks for the message. Was good to see you there. I was shocked by the lack of people. Will try and pop in and say hi soon.

Ellen
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At 12:48pm on May 26, 2008, Sally said…: Hi Barry Thanks for the words of support ...... See you at work on Thursday !

At 9:29pm on May 4, 2008, James Watson said…: Hi Barry, its very easy to set Ning site up, give it a try for yourself at http://www.ning.com/.

At 3:52pm on March 27, 2008, Richard Pullin said…: Hi Barry, i am trying to organise the first meeting of the festival committee. As David and Judith are off next week we will have to have the first one without them. Can I suggest Thursday 3rd April at 5pm ish ?

At 2:48pm on February 23, 2008, Landis & Michael said…: Thannk you for the warm welcome Barry sorry for taking so long to reply, and i hope you are enjoying your retirement from the assoc.
regards Landis & Mike

At 8:12pm on February 1, 2008, Barry Cruse said…: Do you agree that the Mcolls shop in our road with its Booze Buster sign makes the road look cheap and tacky, If you do, please make a noise. Contact will or Shaun and email the Chron, Barry

At 11:02pm on January 31, 2008, phil said…: hello,
Moorland road has many times been the pride of Bath and it is to your credit that it has. We must get rid of the advertising on the side and corner of the old Smile store that looks unbelievably tacky and, more importantly advertises alcohol as if it is not a problem in today's UK. Where were the brains when they decided to plaster Booze Busters all over the building?
It is a nationwide issue ( which makes it even more senseless! ) and we have about four of them in Bath.
See them out of town !