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I just stumbled on this song never heard it until a few minutes ago but it has evoked such strong feeling both bitter and sweet. I know Spotland road I walked it or traveled it for some 20 odd years to school to church to work, to go to the pubs Bowling Green, Victoria and Golden Ball and when missing the last bus home and of course to watch the Dale. As a boy I played in Heally Dell on Spotland Rec the moors Caldershaw and Lanehead. listening to this song gave me a lump in my throat it made me nostalgic misty eyed and more than a little emotional. Im steeped in Rochdale I identify with the town its a large part of who I am it's sounds and smells its culture its humour and character. When I left in 1978 I brought with me sounds the Town hall clock chimes St Chads church bells, its smells of pipe tobacco and liniment from Spotland, Lenny Barn and Firgrove and I brought many many memories with me. It saddens me when people knock it and what has happened to the town since I left. My children were born in Birch Hill, my grandson who was born here 20 odd years after I left states on his Facebook page that he is from Rochdale. We are planning a visit next year just the two of us at his request he wants to visit the town he has heard so much about, it will my first return visit since leaving in 78. Yesterday I caught up and chatted with some old friends first on Facebook and then Messenger friends I lost contact with almost 50 yrs ago it was like yesterday an instant connection happy yet tinged with sadness to hear that some old friends are no longer with us. It kinda makes squabbling on a message board whether it be politics or just a different opinion silly when we have so much in common.
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This is not the time for bickering.
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Rochdale song with some Dale content. on 07:58 - Sep 14 with 3738 views
If you want to jog a few more memories, and presuming you have Sky Sport over here, then record the Tour of Britain tonight. Going all around Manchester, the tour comes in through Broad Lane, passes the Town Hall, and heads up Edenfield Rd towards a town with no football team.
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Rochdale song with some Dale content. on 09:18 - Sep 14 with 3643 views
Rochdale song with some Dale content. on 08:47 - Sep 14 by downunder
If you want to jog a few more memories, and presuming you have Sky Sport over here, then record the Tour of Britain tonight. Going all around Manchester, the tour comes in through Broad Lane, passes the Town Hall, and heads up Edenfield Rd towards a town with no football team.
You'll be pleased to hear it'll all be filmed in glorious autumn sunshine
Be prepared to be disappointed...I left in 1978 and its painful every time I return. Not the place I grew up in. And thats no reflection on those who have lived through the changes.
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Rochdale song with some Dale content. on 14:34 - Sep 14 with 3299 views
Rochdale song with some Dale content. on 14:03 - Sep 14 by pioneer
Be prepared to be disappointed...I left in 1978 and its painful every time I return. Not the place I grew up in. And thats no reflection on those who have lived through the changes.
I was outside the town hall (just about got into shot on ITV4 coverage) and have just watched the stretch from around Uppermill through to Edenfield back on record
You couldn't be more wrong
Rochdale looked just fine in the hazy sunshine, had a good scene-setter from the commentators and we can be proud of how the town centre itself now looks, probably the most pleasant major centre in the North West
I appreciate you might always prepare yourself to be disappointed. Positivity however, goes a long way and the smiles on the faces of Rochdale folk today is the best response
We left The old decaying place around the same time.
You went somewhere I will be doing my best to get to next year ( the lovely lady hits an age and hey we went to Malta as I hit that milestone)
I only have ever returned for my parents funerals and Dale games when I can.the lure of My/Our/Your football team THE DALE maintains a link it creates a bond.
A board like this unites , its the virtual pub.
Just think How the genuine fan of a demised club would now feel ?
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Rochdale song with some Dale content. on 22:37 - Sep 14 with 3070 views
Rochdale song with some Dale content. on 14:47 - Sep 14 by The_Knightowl
KiwiDale...............
We left The old decaying place around the same time.
You went somewhere I will be doing my best to get to next year ( the lovely lady hits an age and hey we went to Malta as I hit that milestone)
I only have ever returned for my parents funerals and Dale games when I can.the lure of My/Our/Your football team THE DALE maintains a link it creates a bond.
A board like this unites , its the virtual pub.
Just think How the genuine fan of a demised club would now feel ?
New Zealand was described on TV recently, by one of our comedians, as the clitoris of the world. Difficult to find, but when you do find it, you'll have great time.
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Rochdale song with some Dale content. on 23:47 - Sep 14 with 3025 views
Listening to it, it brings back self-indulgent feelings of tenderness towards the town centre. Good memories.
Also tinged with sadness. contrasting those good times, against its neglect and downward spiral due to lack of investment.
Its shame there's a high percentage drug addicts still meander the town centre daily and folk with mental health problems. I see it walking through the town daily for my lunch, away from the riverside building.
Hopefully, the changes to the town centre and the promise of new investment will reinvigorate and create some great new memories. You can't polish a turd. But well it wasn't a turd years ago.
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Rochdale song with some Dale content. on 05:02 - Sep 15 with 2938 views
Rochdale song with some Dale content. on 14:34 - Sep 14 by D_Alien
I was outside the town hall (just about got into shot on ITV4 coverage) and have just watched the stretch from around Uppermill through to Edenfield back on record
You couldn't be more wrong
Rochdale looked just fine in the hazy sunshine, had a good scene-setter from the commentators and we can be proud of how the town centre itself now looks, probably the most pleasant major centre in the North West
I appreciate you might always prepare yourself to be disappointed. Positivity however, goes a long way and the smiles on the faces of Rochdale folk today is the best response
Have watched the SKY 9 production. they decided to start their coverage as the tour left Norden. Very disappointing. The town centres of Ramsbottom and Horwich do not have the same appeal.
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Rochdale song with some Dale content. on 06:24 - Sep 15 with 2916 views
Rochdale song with some Dale content. on 05:02 - Sep 15 by downunder
Have watched the SKY 9 production. they decided to start their coverage as the tour left Norden. Very disappointing. The town centres of Ramsbottom and Horwich do not have the same appeal.
How annoying! I thought the north west came out well from the full coverage, full of greenery and vibrant communities lining the route
Rochdale song with some Dale content. on 23:47 - Sep 14 by _Windydale
Like it, that is a class song. Love it !
Listening to it, it brings back self-indulgent feelings of tenderness towards the town centre. Good memories.
Also tinged with sadness. contrasting those good times, against its neglect and downward spiral due to lack of investment.
Its shame there's a high percentage drug addicts still meander the town centre daily and folk with mental health problems. I see it walking through the town daily for my lunch, away from the riverside building.
Hopefully, the changes to the town centre and the promise of new investment will reinvigorate and create some great new memories. You can't polish a turd. But well it wasn't a turd years ago.
We've all seen the really small number of unfortunates in the town centre, they're in every bloody town centre. Are they representative of Rochdale?
I'm old enough to remember the belching chimneys, the soot and the grime. Rochdale is an infinitely more pleasant environment now
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