Reprieve from snow but more is due

9:00am Saturday 19th January 2013 in News

SCHOOLS were forced to close and drivers faced traffic chaos as snow hit Bolton.

More than 30 schools across the town were shut because of yesterday’s snow showers and the University of Bolton was also closed at lunchtime.

David Waugh, deputy head teacher at Rivington and Blackrod, said: “Due to the worsening weather conditions we had to close the school.

The conditions on site had deteriorated significantly and we needed to control the exit of our students from the school site in a safe and efficient manner. “ Some businesses, including three Bolton Hospice shops, were also forced to close and bus drivers had to make diversions because of the snow.

A hospice spokesman said: “We have a duty of care to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our volunteers who freely donate their time to support the hospice.

“As the weather conditions worsened they became increasingly concerned they wouldn’t be able to safely travel home from the shops, and as such we took the decision to close our Chorley Old Road, Horwich and Tonge Moor Road shops early on Friday.”

Transport for Greater Manchester reported disruption on services including Maytree Travel’s number 714 service, which terminated in Horwich rather than continuing to Blackrod.

The 570 service also suffered major disruption with buses not travelling to estates in Great Lever.

Bolton Council’s gritters covered a 510 kms of roads — more than half of the town’s network — during the morning, afternoon and evening.

A&E at Royal Bolton Hospital said the department was “quiet” and no services at the hospital had been cancelled due to the weather.

Paramedics took a 46-year-old man to the Royal Bolton Hospital with a suspected dislocated shoulder following a two-vehicle crash in Bolton Road, Horwich, just after 11am yesterday.

Police have said officers will continue to patrol during the cold snap. They are asking people to take steps to prepare for the weather to avoid the need for emergency call-outs.

The RSPCA cancelled a dropin session scheduled for Tuesday at its base in St George’s Road. More than 30 appointments have been cancelled. Pensioner Joyce Allman praised staff from Sure Care and The Brazley Centre in Horwich for coming to her home in Panton Street, to help her husband John, who is disabled.

She said: “I thought they would cancel due to the snow but Sure Care staff came to show him and dress him at 7.30am and then at 9.40am staff from The Brazley Centre arrived and took him to the centre. They wheeled him out to the bus in the snow like two little angels.”

The Met Office has forecast light snow over the weekend and into Monday.

Comments (23)

1:16pm Sat 19 Jan 13

neil@ruineduk says...

Yesterday was a disgrace. It snowed over night and the forcast was for heavy snow all day. Yes the roads were clear but it was obvious, there would be a site safety issue at schools so to send children home, one having to walk from rivington & blackrod to bolton should never of happened and was ill planned. They shouldn't have opened the schools. My daughter left upper school but i had no notification to say my son was allowed to leave lower school. I had a message at 1.30pm saying children would be leaving at 12.20, it was a joke and compremised child safety.
Yesterday was a disgrace. It snowed over night and the forcast was for heavy snow all day. Yes the roads were clear but it was obvious, there would be a site safety issue at schools so to send children home, one having to walk from rivington & blackrod to bolton should never of happened and was ill planned. They shouldn't have opened the schools. My daughter left upper school but i had no notification to say my son was allowed to leave lower school. I had a message at 1.30pm saying children would be leaving at 12.20, it was a joke and compremised child safety. neil@ruineduk

1:30pm Sat 19 Jan 13

John Edwards says...

Two inches of snow, and we are in total chaos. I went school in 4 / 5 foot snow drifts, and the schools were always open. The buses were running because the roads were cleared, it was very rare for them not to be running. But then we had a decent council. Admitted side roads were not cleared, but they never have been, but the main roads were. Today people take any excuse to stay home.
Two inches of snow, and we are in total chaos. I went school in 4 / 5 foot snow drifts, and the schools were always open. The buses were running because the roads were cleared, it was very rare for them not to be running. But then we had a decent council. Admitted side roads were not cleared, but they never have been, but the main roads were. Today people take any excuse to stay home. John Edwards

1:42pm Sat 19 Jan 13

piszoff says...

Good job I only read your BS today.
Good job I only read your BS today. piszoff

3:16pm Sat 19 Jan 13

127001 says...

There was no traffic chaos though; hardly any snow fell!!
There was no traffic chaos though; hardly any snow fell!! 127001

4:19pm Sat 19 Jan 13

Count de Monet says...

The article states ''Bolton Council's gritters covered 510 kms of roads ........ ''

Shouldn't that be 319 miles of roads?
The article states ''Bolton Council's gritters covered 510 kms of roads ........ '' Shouldn't that be 319 miles of roads? Count de Monet

10:17pm Sat 19 Jan 13

ALI MINIUM KHAN says...

"Police have said officers will continue to patrol during the cold snap. They are asking people to take steps to prepare for the weather to avoid the need for emergency call-outs."
I HAVE NOT SEEN A COPPER IN WEEKS, THEY LIE.
WHAT ARE ALL THE COUNCIL WORKERS DOING IN THIS WEATHER? I BET THEY ARE ALL AT HOME WITH FULL PAY, WHY ARE THEY NOT OUT GRITTING THE PATHS AT SIDE OF ROAD, DOING IT OLD SKOOL WITH A SHOVEL AND THEIR HANDS?
"Police have said officers will continue to patrol during the cold snap. They are asking people to take steps to prepare for the weather to avoid the need for emergency call-outs." I HAVE NOT SEEN A COPPER IN WEEKS, THEY LIE. WHAT ARE ALL THE COUNCIL WORKERS DOING IN THIS WEATHER? I BET THEY ARE ALL AT HOME WITH FULL PAY, WHY ARE THEY NOT OUT GRITTING THE PATHS AT SIDE OF ROAD, DOING IT OLD SKOOL WITH A SHOVEL AND THEIR HANDS? ALI MINIUM KHAN

10:18pm Sat 19 Jan 13

ALI MINIUM KHAN says...

WHY NOT SEND PUPILS HOME AT THE END OF SCHOOL, WHAT A FUCKT UP TOWN.
WHY NOT SEND PUPILS HOME AT THE END OF SCHOOL, WHAT A FUCKT UP TOWN. ALI MINIUM KHAN

7:01am Sun 20 Jan 13

127001 says...

Count de Monet wrote:
The article states ''Bolton Council's gritters covered 510 kms of roads ........ ''

Shouldn't that be 319 miles of roads?
That's because 510 is a larger number, makes it look like more work and sounds better!!
[quote][p][bold]Count de Monet[/bold] wrote: The article states ''Bolton Council's gritters covered 510 kms of roads ........ '' Shouldn't that be 319 miles of roads?[/p][/quote]That's because 510 is a larger number, makes it look like more work and sounds better!! 127001

10:27am Sun 20 Jan 13

saj70n says...

all supermarkets have stocked up again for us to empty the shevles in panic buy
boosting the economy at a good rate.
Keep these warnings comming the country will be out of debt in no time
all supermarkets have stocked up again for us to empty the shevles in panic buy boosting the economy at a good rate. Keep these warnings comming the country will be out of debt in no time saj70n

11:29am Sun 20 Jan 13

Beyond News Forum says...

Jeebus, what the hell child safety. 2 inches of snow, take your kids out or complaining about not having been told school was closed... then probably sent the kids out to play in the same 2 inches of snow???

Like I said the other day... Scandinavians must be a bunch of under-educated buffoons with all that snow over there... duh *facepalm* Really!!!

The fact that we have winter EVERY year, the forcasts usually get it spot on when it comes to snow yet this country turns into an apocalyptic nightmare with less snow than a dusty shelf. It makes me FUME!!!

Get real people... teachers need the slightest of excuses to have an extra holiday, and again as I said the other day. The education authority are quick to fine parents for taking kids out of school for a holiday during term time, but scr*w about with parents jobs and livelihoods when they feel like having a snow holiday or a teacher training day at will.

Only the other day I caught a teacher saying that she could not wait for the snow to arrive so she can get an extra hour in bed. Yeah great! That is the attitude of SOME of these teachers when the rest of us have to take a risky drive to work, or freezing commute or our bosses go nuts.

The majority of roads have been clear, it is NOT like we have had 4 feet of snow - I could understand that.

Taking the kids out of school on a snowy day should be a last resort only when we do get hit hard. This snow was nothing like.

Now before anybody bangs on about road safety taking kids to or from school, let me remind you that the council have AMPLE time to give those roads a plough and salting so there is NO EXCUSE.

So tell me... how do the Scandinavians, Russians, Canadians cope during the snowy months which are a hundred times worse than the winters here in the UK?

I will let you into a secret... preparation and common sense coupled with a bit of human endeavor. This country is SOFT pure and simple.
Jeebus, what the hell child safety. 2 inches of snow, take your kids out or complaining about not having been told school was closed... then probably sent the kids out to play in the same 2 inches of snow??? Like I said the other day... Scandinavians must be a bunch of under-educated buffoons with all that snow over there... duh *facepalm* Really!!! The fact that we have winter EVERY year, the forcasts usually get it spot on when it comes to snow yet this country turns into an apocalyptic nightmare with less snow than a dusty shelf. It makes me FUME!!! Get real people... teachers need the slightest of excuses to have an extra holiday, and again as I said the other day. The education authority are quick to fine parents for taking kids out of school for a holiday during term time, but scr*w about with parents jobs and livelihoods when they feel like having a snow holiday or a teacher training day at will. Only the other day I caught a teacher saying that she could not wait for the snow to arrive so she can get an extra hour in bed. Yeah great! That is the attitude of SOME of these teachers when the rest of us have to take a risky drive to work, or freezing commute or our bosses go nuts. The majority of roads have been clear, it is NOT like we have had 4 feet of snow - I could understand that. Taking the kids out of school on a snowy day should be a last resort only when we do get hit hard. This snow was nothing like. Now before anybody bangs on about road safety taking kids to or from school, let me remind you that the council have AMPLE time to give those roads a plough and salting so there is NO EXCUSE. So tell me... how do the Scandinavians, Russians, Canadians cope during the snowy months which are a hundred times worse than the winters here in the UK? I will let you into a secret... preparation and common sense coupled with a bit of human endeavor. This country is SOFT pure and simple. Beyond News Forum

11:29am Sun 20 Jan 13

Beyond News Forum says...

Ooops I meant plow!
Ooops I meant plow! Beyond News Forum

11:32am Sun 20 Jan 13

Beyond News Forum says...

Count de Monet wrote:
The article states ''Bolton Council's gritters covered 510 kms of roads ........ ''

Shouldn't that be 319 miles of roads?
LMAO we are being European... or you could argue American.
[quote][p][bold]Count de Monet[/bold] wrote: The article states ''Bolton Council's gritters covered 510 kms of roads ........ '' Shouldn't that be 319 miles of roads?[/p][/quote]LMAO we are being European... or you could argue American. Beyond News Forum

1:10pm Sun 20 Jan 13

p.rhanna says...

Ive a friend over here from Switzerland........H
e laughs at the BN headlines......and the way the UK panics over a flurry of snow......everything
s works in Switzerland when it snows.......even the teachers....all the time.
I have always wondered why people buy bread and milk during a crisis?
Answers on a postcard please?
Ive a friend over here from Switzerland........H e laughs at the BN headlines......and the way the UK panics over a flurry of snow......everything s works in Switzerland when it snows.......even the teachers....all the time. I have always wondered why people buy bread and milk during a crisis? Answers on a postcard please? p.rhanna

2:00pm Sun 20 Jan 13

chris25 says...

p.rhanna wrote:
Ive a friend over here from Switzerland........H

e laughs at the BN headlines......and the way the UK panics over a flurry of snow......everything

s works in Switzerland when it snows.......even the teachers....all the time.
I have always wondered why people buy bread and milk during a crisis?
Answers on a postcard please?
tea and toast cant get enough of it yum yum
[quote][p][bold]p.rhanna[/bold] wrote: Ive a friend over here from Switzerland........H e laughs at the BN headlines......and the way the UK panics over a flurry of snow......everything s works in Switzerland when it snows.......even the teachers....all the time. I have always wondered why people buy bread and milk during a crisis? Answers on a postcard please?[/p][/quote]tea and toast cant get enough of it yum yum chris25

2:01pm Sun 20 Jan 13

melloj1 says...

I remember being sent home from school once during snow fall. Only because the school heating had broken down. That fact it was snowing didn't come in to it. I hate how society has gone soft.
I remember being sent home from school once during snow fall. Only because the school heating had broken down. That fact it was snowing didn't come in to it. I hate how society has gone soft. melloj1

2:05pm Sun 20 Jan 13

Count de Monet says...

Beyond News Forum wrote:
Count de Monet wrote:
The article states ''Bolton Council's gritters covered 510 kms of roads ........ ''

Shouldn't that be 319 miles of roads?
LMAO we are being European... or you could argue American.
American? The United States uses miles & all other imperial units of measurement & weight.
[quote][p][bold]Beyond News Forum[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Count de Monet[/bold] wrote: The article states ''Bolton Council's gritters covered 510 kms of roads ........ '' Shouldn't that be 319 miles of roads?[/p][/quote]LMAO we are being European... or you could argue American.[/p][/quote]American? The United States uses miles & all other imperial units of measurement & weight. Count de Monet

10:28pm Sun 20 Jan 13

meloni says...

Who can blame teachers for wanting to get away from some of the awful children they teach. They are probably terrified by the prospect of being snowed in with them ,and who can blame them. I don't even like being at the bus stop with them!
Who can blame teachers for wanting to get away from some of the awful children they teach. They are probably terrified by the prospect of being snowed in with them ,and who can blame them. I don't even like being at the bus stop with them! meloni

8:17am Mon 21 Jan 13

magic dragon says...

ALI MINIUM KHAN wrote:
"Police have said officers will continue to patrol during the cold snap. They are asking people to take steps to prepare for the weather to avoid the need for emergency call-outs."
I HAVE NOT SEEN A COPPER IN WEEKS, THEY LIE.
WHAT ARE ALL THE COUNCIL WORKERS DOING IN THIS WEATHER? I BET THEY ARE ALL AT HOME WITH FULL PAY, WHY ARE THEY NOT OUT GRITTING THE PATHS AT SIDE OF ROAD, DOING IT OLD SKOOL WITH A SHOVEL AND THEIR HANDS?
What an ignorant person you must be. No doubt you have been sat at home since the first snowflake. The Council workers have been out with gritters and yes shovels. Halliwell Road on Friday morning as a point in question when council workers walked the full length with shovels. Many other areas are also receiving the same treatment and the Council is trying it's best to keep the areas around sheltered housing clear. All this in times when jobs are being cut and finances are stretched.

Get a life you sad person and instead of knocking these hard working men all the time, why not try doing your bit and maybe clearing the snow from your own path and in front of your house as we did in years gone by.
[quote][p][bold]ALI MINIUM KHAN[/bold] wrote: "Police have said officers will continue to patrol during the cold snap. They are asking people to take steps to prepare for the weather to avoid the need for emergency call-outs." I HAVE NOT SEEN A COPPER IN WEEKS, THEY LIE. WHAT ARE ALL THE COUNCIL WORKERS DOING IN THIS WEATHER? I BET THEY ARE ALL AT HOME WITH FULL PAY, WHY ARE THEY NOT OUT GRITTING THE PATHS AT SIDE OF ROAD, DOING IT OLD SKOOL WITH A SHOVEL AND THEIR HANDS?[/p][/quote]What an ignorant person you must be. No doubt you have been sat at home since the first snowflake. The Council workers have been out with gritters and yes shovels. Halliwell Road on Friday morning as a point in question when council workers walked the full length with shovels. Many other areas are also receiving the same treatment and the Council is trying it's best to keep the areas around sheltered housing clear. All this in times when jobs are being cut and finances are stretched. Get a life you sad person and instead of knocking these hard working men all the time, why not try doing your bit and maybe clearing the snow from your own path and in front of your house as we did in years gone by. magic dragon

1:29pm Mon 21 Jan 13

boltonnut says...

I agree the Yanks do use miles but they have different measures for liquid.their pint is 16 fl.oz.so their gallon is 24 fl.oz. less than the Brit imperial gallon,thats why they get such bad milage in their vehicles.NOT.A yank ton is 2000 pounds as opposed to Brits.2240,thats why they all look so skinny.NOT.Just thought I'd share that info with you.On the subject of snow the Yanks do not BS about that,just visit Buffalo NY.in January.I'mdone now.
I agree the Yanks do use miles but they have different measures for liquid.their pint is 16 fl.oz.so their gallon is 24 fl.oz. less than the Brit imperial gallon,thats why they get such bad milage in their vehicles.NOT.A yank ton is 2000 pounds as opposed to Brits.2240,thats why they all look so skinny.NOT.Just thought I'd share that info with you.On the subject of snow the Yanks do not BS about that,just visit Buffalo NY.in January.I'mdone now. boltonnut

9:04pm Mon 21 Jan 13

ALI MINIUM KHAN says...

magic dragon wrote:
ALI MINIUM KHAN wrote:
"Police have said officers will continue to patrol during the cold snap. They are asking people to take steps to prepare for the weather to avoid the need for emergency call-outs."
I HAVE NOT SEEN A COPPER IN WEEKS, THEY LIE.
WHAT ARE ALL THE COUNCIL WORKERS DOING IN THIS WEATHER? I BET THEY ARE ALL AT HOME WITH FULL PAY, WHY ARE THEY NOT OUT GRITTING THE PATHS AT SIDE OF ROAD, DOING IT OLD SKOOL WITH A SHOVEL AND THEIR HANDS?
What an ignorant person you must be. No doubt you have been sat at home since the first snowflake. The Council workers have been out with gritters and yes shovels. Halliwell Road on Friday morning as a point in question when council workers walked the full length with shovels. Many other areas are also receiving the same treatment and the Council is trying it's best to keep the areas around sheltered housing clear. All this in times when jobs are being cut and finances are stretched.

Get a life you sad person and instead of knocking these hard working men all the time, why not try doing your bit and maybe clearing the snow from your own path and in front of your house as we did in years gone by.
i work for the council and got sent home at dinner
[quote][p][bold]magic dragon[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]ALI MINIUM KHAN[/bold] wrote: "Police have said officers will continue to patrol during the cold snap. They are asking people to take steps to prepare for the weather to avoid the need for emergency call-outs." I HAVE NOT SEEN A COPPER IN WEEKS, THEY LIE. WHAT ARE ALL THE COUNCIL WORKERS DOING IN THIS WEATHER? I BET THEY ARE ALL AT HOME WITH FULL PAY, WHY ARE THEY NOT OUT GRITTING THE PATHS AT SIDE OF ROAD, DOING IT OLD SKOOL WITH A SHOVEL AND THEIR HANDS?[/p][/quote]What an ignorant person you must be. No doubt you have been sat at home since the first snowflake. The Council workers have been out with gritters and yes shovels. Halliwell Road on Friday morning as a point in question when council workers walked the full length with shovels. Many other areas are also receiving the same treatment and the Council is trying it's best to keep the areas around sheltered housing clear. All this in times when jobs are being cut and finances are stretched. Get a life you sad person and instead of knocking these hard working men all the time, why not try doing your bit and maybe clearing the snow from your own path and in front of your house as we did in years gone by.[/p][/quote]i work for the council and got sent home at dinner ALI MINIUM KHAN

5:19pm Tue 22 Jan 13

Don Kiddick says...

magic dragon wrote:
ALI MINIUM KHAN wrote: "Police have said officers will continue to patrol during the cold snap. They are asking people to take steps to prepare for the weather to avoid the need for emergency call-outs." I HAVE NOT SEEN A COPPER IN WEEKS, THEY LIE. WHAT ARE ALL THE COUNCIL WORKERS DOING IN THIS WEATHER? I BET THEY ARE ALL AT HOME WITH FULL PAY, WHY ARE THEY NOT OUT GRITTING THE PATHS AT SIDE OF ROAD, DOING IT OLD SKOOL WITH A SHOVEL AND THEIR HANDS?
What an ignorant person you must be. No doubt you have been sat at home since the first snowflake. The Council workers have been out with gritters and yes shovels. Halliwell Road on Friday morning as a point in question when council workers walked the full length with shovels. Many other areas are also receiving the same treatment and the Council is trying it's best to keep the areas around sheltered housing clear. All this in times when jobs are being cut and finances are stretched. Get a life you sad person and instead of knocking these hard working men all the time, why not try doing your bit and maybe clearing the snow from your own path and in front of your house as we did in years gone by.
Isn't there a mosque on Halliwell Road?
[quote][p][bold]magic dragon[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]ALI MINIUM KHAN[/bold] wrote: "Police have said officers will continue to patrol during the cold snap. They are asking people to take steps to prepare for the weather to avoid the need for emergency call-outs." I HAVE NOT SEEN A COPPER IN WEEKS, THEY LIE. WHAT ARE ALL THE COUNCIL WORKERS DOING IN THIS WEATHER? I BET THEY ARE ALL AT HOME WITH FULL PAY, WHY ARE THEY NOT OUT GRITTING THE PATHS AT SIDE OF ROAD, DOING IT OLD SKOOL WITH A SHOVEL AND THEIR HANDS?[/p][/quote]What an ignorant person you must be. No doubt you have been sat at home since the first snowflake. The Council workers have been out with gritters and yes shovels. Halliwell Road on Friday morning as a point in question when council workers walked the full length with shovels. Many other areas are also receiving the same treatment and the Council is trying it's best to keep the areas around sheltered housing clear. All this in times when jobs are being cut and finances are stretched. Get a life you sad person and instead of knocking these hard working men all the time, why not try doing your bit and maybe clearing the snow from your own path and in front of your house as we did in years gone by.[/p][/quote]Isn't there a mosque on Halliwell Road? Don Kiddick

5:53pm Tue 22 Jan 13

hoboh2o says...

magic dragon wrote:
ALI MINIUM KHAN wrote:
"Police have said officers will continue to patrol during the cold snap. They are asking people to take steps to prepare for the weather to avoid the need for emergency call-outs."
I HAVE NOT SEEN A COPPER IN WEEKS, THEY LIE.
WHAT ARE ALL THE COUNCIL WORKERS DOING IN THIS WEATHER? I BET THEY ARE ALL AT HOME WITH FULL PAY, WHY ARE THEY NOT OUT GRITTING THE PATHS AT SIDE OF ROAD, DOING IT OLD SKOOL WITH A SHOVEL AND THEIR HANDS?
What an ignorant person you must be. No doubt you have been sat at home since the first snowflake. The Council workers have been out with gritters and yes shovels. Halliwell Road on Friday morning as a point in question when council workers walked the full length with shovels. Many other areas are also receiving the same treatment and the Council is trying it's best to keep the areas around sheltered housing clear. All this in times when jobs are being cut and finances are stretched.

Get a life you sad person and instead of knocking these hard working men all the time, why not try doing your bit and maybe clearing the snow from your own path and in front of your house as we did in years gone by.
Ahhhh they walked the length of Halliwell road with shovels! Wonder why? Answers on a postcard please.
(For those not in the know, think Fat Controller territory :-) )
[quote][p][bold]magic dragon[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]ALI MINIUM KHAN[/bold] wrote: "Police have said officers will continue to patrol during the cold snap. They are asking people to take steps to prepare for the weather to avoid the need for emergency call-outs." I HAVE NOT SEEN A COPPER IN WEEKS, THEY LIE. WHAT ARE ALL THE COUNCIL WORKERS DOING IN THIS WEATHER? I BET THEY ARE ALL AT HOME WITH FULL PAY, WHY ARE THEY NOT OUT GRITTING THE PATHS AT SIDE OF ROAD, DOING IT OLD SKOOL WITH A SHOVEL AND THEIR HANDS?[/p][/quote]What an ignorant person you must be. No doubt you have been sat at home since the first snowflake. The Council workers have been out with gritters and yes shovels. Halliwell Road on Friday morning as a point in question when council workers walked the full length with shovels. Many other areas are also receiving the same treatment and the Council is trying it's best to keep the areas around sheltered housing clear. All this in times when jobs are being cut and finances are stretched. Get a life you sad person and instead of knocking these hard working men all the time, why not try doing your bit and maybe clearing the snow from your own path and in front of your house as we did in years gone by.[/p][/quote]Ahhhh they walked the length of Halliwell road with shovels! Wonder why? Answers on a postcard please. (For those not in the know, think Fat Controller territory :-) ) hoboh2o

12:42am Wed 23 Jan 13

boltonnut says...

You may have not seen a copper in weeks Ali khunt be they've been watching you.
You may have not seen a copper in weeks Ali khunt be they've been watching you. boltonnut

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