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Lancashire County Council - please do not destroy the Britannia Coco-Nut Dancers

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Charles Tully
12 years ago

I am surprised they need looking after. its a very well behaved event. What else would you expect from a bunch of blocks in skirts with blackened faces? These ENGLISH tradition need to be looked after and treasured.

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Alan Squires
12 years ago

I have already written separately to lancs cc and await a response

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Liz Parkhurst
12 years ago

This could be the thin end of the wedge; such events and festivals not only keep traditionsalive but bring in much-needed dosh to local economies!

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Nick Gribble
12 years ago

Stop making fun so hard by pretending it is a health and safety/liability issue

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Sandra Sharp
12 years ago

Kent

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Bev Standing
12 years ago

Absolutely ridiculous-the council needs yto look at the amount of income to the town that is generated on Easter Saturday when the place is packed to see the Coconut dancers, I know I've been there

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ANNE BENDIX
12 years ago

Let the Coco-Nut Dancers continue their tradition.

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bill price
12 years ago

Disgusting, this tradition must stay. This type of event happens all over the country with full support from local councils. Lancs CC needs to listen to the public and see what happens everywhere else. Check out 'Jack in the green' Hastings and learn!

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Geoffrey Gilday
12 years ago

It is the job of Councils and Police to make sure the THE PEOPLE can carry on lawful activities. It is not their job to prevent them.

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claire bird
12 years ago

signed

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Judith Hobson
12 years ago

We must not lose our precious heritage. Please reconsider.

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Mike Breese
12 years ago

Be proud of your heritage

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Andy Smith
12 years ago

I have travelled from New Zealand to see this unique dance, twice. Please help keep your traditions going.

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Christopher Blackwell
12 years ago

Dont destroy and old and good tradition.

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Bernice Nash
12 years ago

Norfolk

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Chris Elliott
12 years ago Featured

I have seen the Coconutters dance on several occasions and there has neverbeen any danger to either the dancers, the audience or motorists. This is an unnecessary demand which will serve only to jeopardise a significant cultural and historical event in the area.

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James Oram
12 years ago

I actually question whether LCC have the power to require this

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Ron Ross
12 years ago

Hard to comment on such ignorant nambypambyy

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Liz Whatling
12 years ago

This is an apalling attack on british cultural heritage.

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elizabeth ynez Tulsen
12 years ago

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