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Turn Rochdale into holiday heaven with your advice
28/ 7/2008
THE sun may not be shining yet but it's holiday season all the same - and we want to know about yours!
We're asking holidaying Rochdalians to send us a snap from their destination and to tell us what advice their chosen spot could give to the town to improve it. It might be the rubbish collection system in Spain, the policing in Portugal, the markets in France or the leisure facilities in Cyprus - just have a look around and pass on any lessons that could be learnt to make Rochdale a better place to live and work.
Could our pubs, clubs and restaurants take a tip from those in popular holiday spots? Are children better catered for in your resort? What about the way shops and markets operate - have you noticed them doing it better elsewhere? What about traffic, public transport, parks, pools ... You don't have to be holidaying abroad either - if you spot a dazzling initiative in Devon, a brilliant idea in Blackpool or a wizard opportunity in Wales, pass it on.
And what about the other side of the coin - what could other areas learn from Rochdale? It might be the friendly feel of local attractions, the range of activities for children or even the pies! Whatever it is, make sure you shout about it too.
We'll be highlighting the advice you pass on - and your holiday pictures - through both our website and the Observer.
Email your words of advice and a holiday snap (jpeg format please) to rochdaleobserver@menwn.co.uk or via the post to Holiday heaven, Rochdale Observer, 82-86 Drake Street, Rochdale, OL16 1PH. We might not be able to do anything about the weather but we might all be able to benefit from your holiday bright ideas!
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