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Hotel to be turned into mosque and community centre
PLANS to turn a derelict grade II-listed hotel into a community centre and mosque have been given the go-ahead.
Councillors approved proposals for the old Groves Hotel, Manchester Road, Nelson, to be converted into a community centre, a mosque and business starter units at this week's Nelson Committee meeting.
Pendle Council officers had recommended the proposals for the 19th century hotel, which had 45 signatures backing the application, be given the green light.
The new mosque, accommodating people from Medina Mosque, which has outgrown its current premises in Forest Street, will not have a call to prayers.
The main building will house a café area, a meeting/function hall with the rest being utilised for prayers, meetings and storage.
The coach house will be converted into four business starter units with natural stone being used for the buildings.
And there will be 80 parking spaces on the land along the front and the rear yard of the hotel, which is currently unsafe.
Coun Mohammed Iqbal welcomed the application.
He said: "We have to bear in mind that the Groves Hotel has been a major eye-sore in Nelson.
"Various political parties and councillors have tried to address this.
"They want to bring into use a Grade two listed building which is the most important part of this application."
Coun Roy Edwards seconded the motion for approval. He said: "This is an overgrown monstrosity and is someone is going to do something with it I can only welcome it."
A representative from developers UKIM Madina Masjid said they would be working with English Heritage to maintain the original features of the building and that work would start on the roof within six months.
5:53pm Thursday 8th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: Stephanie Anderson, US on 7:04pm Thu 8 May 08
Hah! Community center?
That includes only one religious community? And probably only one gender as well.
How Orwellian to call it a community center.
Hah! Community center?
That includes only one religious community? And probably only one gender as well.
How Orwellian to call it a community center.
Posted by: atheist on 7:59pm Thu 8 May 08
Community centre? Does that mean that as a white atheist I can get a cup of coffee in the cafe? I think not!
Community centre? Does that mean that as a white atheist I can get a cup of coffee in the cafe? I think not!
Posted by: Nelsonian on 11:40pm Thu 8 May 08
Here is the magic information - the organisation associated with this are called UK Islamic Mission and they were featured on a disptaches programme - I don't have to point out why. I cannot imagine this place or these individuals embracing any aspect of community cohesion. Well at least it might encourage the BBC to bring back "Mind Your Language".
Here is the magic information - the organisation associated with this are called UK Islamic Mission and they were featured on a disptaches programme - I don't have to point out why. I cannot imagine this place or these individuals embracing any aspect of community cohesion. Well at least it might encourage the BBC to bring back "Mind Your Language".
Posted by: robbo, rossendale on 6:03am Fri 9 May 08
HOTELS INTO MOSQUES. PUBS INTO CURRY HOUSES. AND WAREHOUSES INTO ISLAMIC SCHOOLS. COME ON PEOPLE OF BRITAIN GET A GRIP...
HOTELS INTO MOSQUES. PUBS INTO CURRY HOUSES. AND WAREHOUSES INTO ISLAMIC SCHOOLS. COME ON PEOPLE OF BRITAIN GET A GRIP...
Posted by: ha ha, ha ha on 8:40am Fri 9 May 08
[quote][bold]atheist[/bold] wrote:
Community centre? Does that mean that as a white atheist I can get a cup of coffee in the cafe? I think not![/quote] you will only be able to order BLACK coffee
atheist wrote:
Community centre? Does that mean that as a white atheist I can get a cup of coffee in the cafe? I think not!
you will only be able to order BLACK coffee
Posted by: Danny, Church on 11:02am Fri 9 May 08
Disgrace!!!
If i wanna go in for a samosa and a mango lasi i will. I'm like you, im an atheist.
You watch, a post office will close and a curry house will open. We'll lose a doctors surgery and a taxi rank will open.
Disgrace!!!
If i wanna go in for a samosa and a mango lasi i will. I'm like you, im an atheist.
You watch, a post office will close and a curry house will open. We'll lose a doctors surgery and a taxi rank will open.
Posted by: YEAHRIGHT, Colne on 12:01pm Fri 9 May 08
Isn't one mosque in Nelson enough? They really have got their feet under our table now haven't they. We'll never get rid of them, they have it too easy!
Isn't one mosque in Nelson enough? They really have got their feet under our table now haven't they. We'll never get rid of them, they have it too easy!
Posted by: molveees, London on 1:44pm Fri 9 May 08
Get a life u ppl who are against the idea. Ask any human being which is better. Apub where u lifeless, gutless want to get drunk & ruin it for urself & others or a place of worship & tranquility. We muslims dont mind ur comments. It makes Islam Grow ever so faster. Keep spewing that hatred. The ACT of Spewing is bad but the outcome is exellent. I say Bring it on u losers in Life & after-life.
Get a life u ppl who are against the idea. Ask any human being which is better. Apub where u lifeless, gutless want to get drunk & ruin it for urself & others or a place of worship & tranquility. We muslims dont mind ur comments. It makes Islam Grow ever so faster. Keep spewing that hatred. The ACT of Spewing is bad but the outcome is exellent. I say Bring it on u losers in Life & after-life.
Posted by: Nelsonian on 2:39pm Fri 9 May 08
FAO Molvees
If our country is so bad for your purity than why don't you hop off to Saudi Arabia - your rant there will result in your tongue being chopped off and placed in uranus. I find it disgusting you spew such nonesense and worst in the name of a great faith. This plan is not good for all the community in Pendle - I hope you agree that Islam does not cause divisions but unites people around the world. Please Note: your spelling is awful and suggest you take some ESOL lessons. By the way am a muslim too and abhorr your views - their not islamic you idiot.
FAO Molvees
If our country is so bad for your purity than why don't you hop off to Saudi Arabia - your rant there will result in your tongue being chopped off and placed in uranus. I find it disgusting you spew such nonesense and worst in the name of a great faith. This plan is not good for all the community in Pendle - I hope you agree that Islam does not cause divisions but unites people around the world. Please Note: your spelling is awful and suggest you take some ESOL lessons. By the way am a muslim too and abhorr your views - their not islamic you idiot.
Posted by: oh my god, another racist **** on 3:07pm Fri 9 May 08
[quote][bold]molveees[/bold] wrote:
Get a life u ppl who are against the idea. Ask any human being which is better. Apub where u lifeless, gutless want to get drunk & ruin it for urself & others or a place of worship & tranquility. We muslims dont mind ur comments. It makes Islam Grow ever so faster. Keep spewing that hatred. The ACT of Spewing is bad but the outcome is exellent. I say Bring it on u losers in Life & after-life.[/quote] Why dont you **** off you smelly ****. And its us whites who are supposedly racist. It is our right as non-pakis to use our pubs for having a drink or too.
molveees wrote:
Get a life u ppl who are against the idea. Ask any human being which is better. Apub where u lifeless, gutless want to get drunk & ruin it for urself & others or a place of worship & tranquility. We muslims dont mind ur comments. It makes Islam Grow ever so faster. Keep spewing that hatred. The ACT of Spewing is bad but the outcome is exellent. I say Bring it on u losers in Life & after-life.
Why dont you **** off you smelly ****. And its us whites who are supposedly racist. It is our right as non-pakis to use our pubs for having a drink or too.
Posted by: j.p, burnley on 12:09pm Sat 10 May 08
STOP IT...YOU CANT SPEAK YOUR MIND ON HERE!!!OR SPEAK OUT AGAINST THE ASIAN PUBLIC!!!GIVE OVER ITS ILLEGAL..SERIOUSLY NELSON IS ASIAN NOW,MUSLIM RUN!!SAD PEOPLE SAD TOWN
STOP IT...YOU CANT SPEAK YOUR MIND ON HERE!!!OR SPEAK OUT AGAINST THE ASIAN PUBLIC!!!GIVE OVER ITS ILLEGAL..SERIOUSLY NELSON IS ASIAN NOW,MUSLIM RUN!!SAD PEOPLE SAD TOWN
Posted by: non biased -non hating individual, nelson on 2:37pm Sat 10 May 08
get a grip all u sad full of hate ppl. im amazed @ the amount of bitterness u nelsoners have, seriosly how miserable and sad a life do u guys lead that u feel u have to take it out on the asian/ muslim community, u sad sad pathetic miserable shites. booo hoooo go drown ur sorrows elsewhere. hey maybe the pub???
get a grip all u sad full of hate ppl. im amazed @ the amount of bitterness u nelsoners have, seriosly how miserable and sad a life do u guys lead that u feel u have to take it out on the asian/ muslim community, u sad sad pathetic miserable shites. booo hoooo go drown ur sorrows elsewhere. hey maybe the pub???
Posted by: WayneKerr on 2:40pm Sat 10 May 08
It should go well with the new Muslim school.
I'm just glad i don't live there.
Ha Ha!
It should go well with the new Muslim school.
I'm just glad i don't live there.
Ha Ha!
Posted by: jacky bagtoy, burnley on 7:28pm Sat 10 May 08
EVERY1 HATES THEM..WHY THEY STILL HERE?WITH THERE BAKWARDS WAY OF LIFE/BRAINWASHED WOMEN..NO GIRL POWER WITH THIS SHOWER!!LOSERS TODDLE BACK OF TO YOUR CAVES IN THE MIDDLE EAST
EVERY1 HATES THEM..WHY THEY STILL HERE?WITH THERE BAKWARDS WAY OF LIFE/BRAINWASHED WOMEN..NO GIRL POWER WITH THIS SHOWER!!LOSERS TODDLE BACK OF TO YOUR CAVES IN THE MIDDLE EAST
Posted by: Badman, Nelson on 10:37pm Sun 11 May 08
We live in caves? You are just jealous most of us own the better houses and cars around here than you idiots who spend most of your lives and savings down the pub BOO HOO WE AINT SHOWING YOU NO SORROW YOU NOBHEAD! Haha caves in the middle east?? Get your head outa your bottom and stop dreaming. WayneKerr JUST TAKE OUT THE Y, E and K in his name it tells you all you need too know about him!
We live in caves? You are just jealous most of us own the better houses and cars around here than you idiots who spend most of your lives and savings down the pub BOO HOO WE AINT SHOWING YOU NO SORROW YOU NOBHEAD! Haha caves in the middle east?? Get your head outa your bottom and stop dreaming. WayneKerr JUST TAKE OUT THE Y, E and K in his name it tells you all you need too know about him!
Posted by: theirabaap on 12:58pm Mon 12 May 08
[quote][bold]Badman[/bold] wrote:
We live in caves? You are just jealous most of us own the better houses and cars around here than you idiots who spend most of your lives and savings down the pub BOO HOO WE AINT SHOWING YOU NO SORROW YOU NOBHEAD! Haha caves in the middle east?? Get your head outa your bottom and stop dreaming. WayneKerr JUST TAKE OUT THE Y, E and K in his name it tells you all you need too know about him![/quote] Typically thick as two short plank Nelsoner - Now try working out why I refer to you like that you peinchowd marsden heights educated dimwit - oh my god you are one of the future teachers in this potentially backward warehouse.
And now that we know you cutha, you do live in that cave on forest street dimwit.
Badman wrote:
We live in caves? You are just jealous most of us own the better houses and cars around here than you idiots who spend most of your lives and savings down the pub BOO HOO WE AINT SHOWING YOU NO SORROW YOU NOBHEAD! Haha caves in the middle east?? Get your head outa your bottom and stop dreaming. WayneKerr JUST TAKE OUT THE Y, E and K in his name it tells you all you need too know about him!
Typically thick as two short plank Nelsoner - Now try working out why I refer to you like that you peinchowd marsden heights educated dimwit - oh my god you are one of the future teachers in this potentially backward warehouse.
And now that we know you cutha, you do live in that cave on forest street dimwit.
Posted by: Big T, Nelson on 5:50pm Mon 12 May 08
I duno what type of a maayadha we have here. We are on the topic of a mosque being built and this pewnchowda has time to come out with comments like this? Oh well its right il see your sister soon...
I duno what type of a maayadha we have here. We are on the topic of a mosque being built and this pewnchowda has time to come out with comments like this? Oh well its right il see your sister soon...
Posted by: TC, burnley on 10:40pm Mon 12 May 08
i hope the yanks carry on there purge,rid the world of these backwards cavedwelling fools...stop all benefits see them return to dusty lands
i hope the yanks carry on there purge,rid the world of these backwards cavedwelling fools...stop all benefits see them return to dusty lands
Posted by: danny, Church on 10:50pm Mon 12 May 08
Apparently theres an islamic non alcoholic pub aswell...WHATS the friggin point?
Foookin ell, if you dont wanna drink lager then go to a cafe or this islamic al qaeeda community centre
Apparently theres an islamic non alcoholic pub aswell...WHATS the friggin point?
Foookin ell, if you dont wanna drink lager then go to a cafe or this islamic al qaeeda community centre
Posted by: donna, burnley on 12:08pm today
hang on a minute-if us 'whiteys' are so upset at what its going to be used for, why havent WE done something about it? its been standing derelict for years, but i dont know of any other applications for conversion. why is that? because you are all happy to sit on your arses and say nothing until something doesnt go the way you want it. grow up and get a life, if you want things to change around here you cant just sit on your arses and do nothing, you have no one but yourselves to blame.
i cant say i'm happy at what the building will be used for, but anything is better than letting it fester the way it is.
hang on a minute-if us 'whiteys' are so upset at what its going to be used for, why havent WE done something about it? its been standing derelict for years, but i dont know of any other applications for conversion. why is that? because you are all happy to sit on your arses and say nothing until something doesnt go the way you want it. grow up and get a life, if you want things to change around here you cant just sit on your arses and do nothing, you have no one but yourselves to blame.
i cant say i'm happy at what the building will be used for, but anything is better than letting it fester the way it is.
Posted by: charlotte, Burnley on 5:16pm today
I couldnt agree with you more Donna, that is what the problem is with us guys,we are quick to moan but not very quick to do anything about anything other than act like larger louts in burnley on a friday & saturday night and have our young girls being drunk out of their heads and embarassing themselves and not acting very womanly!!!
I couldnt agree with you more Donna, that is what the problem is with us guys,we are quick to moan but not very quick to do anything about anything other than act like larger louts in burnley on a friday & saturday night and have our young girls being drunk out of their heads and embarassing themselves and not acting very womanly!!!
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