I am a single young-ish female who is moving from Vancouver to Blackburn in a few months. I have lots of family and some friends in the area, but my Mum has lately started on how dangerous it is in England, and now I'm starting to get a little nervous..... PLEASE be honest. Thanks!
2006-08-18 07:12:59 · 14 answers · asked by helpmeplease 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
"YOU HAVE NOTHING TO FEAR, BUT FEAR ITSELF!"
You can look up the crime statistics for most cities online. But it sounds like Mum is just a normal concerned parent.
Promise her you will be careful and pay attention. Then when you get settled make sure you keep in contact. AND
PAY ATTENTION AND BE CAREFUL.
That's all you can do!!
Good Luck!
2006-08-18 07:23:42 · answer #1 · answered by Dahs 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If honesty is what you want, then here is the most honest answer I can give, then it's up to you to decide for yourself: There is no such thing as "safe". There are only different degrees of security depending on the state of the area in question. I don't know much about Blackburn, but I do know that no matter where you go, there will be dangers. Actually, even where you are, there are dangers, only of a different kind; a more familiar kind. Basically, my best advice is just that you make a choice based on the positives rather than the potential negetives. Any choice based on fear will leave you empty handed. I'll give you a personal experience: During the summer of 2004, I had plans to visit friends in Sri Lanka and my Mom, with the best of intentions, also tried to scare me out of going. Now, I don't know how much you know about Sri Lanka, but let me put it this way, it is one of the most beautiful tropical island countries in the world that just so happens to have a war going on at the northern tip. In spite of the fact that I have never even flown before in my life, the conflict in the north, and the ever present possibility of catching an illness, I went with one other young girl, to meet our friends there. We had a wonderful time! If I had not gone on that trip, I would have regretted it. Later that same year, the tsunami hit the island and destroyed some of the areas we visited. Allthough it was a very sad event, in my mind, the memory of those places and the beauty there are still in tact. I even wanted to go there again after the tsunami to help with relief efforts, regardless of more potential natural disasters or what have you.
The point is, fear freezes. Do you really want to be stuck?
2006-08-18 07:44:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I live in Oswaldtwistle which is about 3 miles down the Rd. Blackburn like the rest of Lancashire ought to be bomed, its a horrible place mate go somewhere else, preston isnt to bad and thats 5 miles aswy from Blackburn. Blackburn is as its name sounds Black and it needs burning
2006-08-18 07:49:06 · answer #3 · answered by theverymadrev 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jack Straw - know the MP who tried to wooo... Condi Rice - He is from Blackburn - email him and tell him your a hot Canadian Chick and he will look after you... check out www.heavenandhell.co.uk for a good night out.. Personally having lived in Castlegar & Vancouver - Blackburn will be a shock to your system dont go out alone..
2006-08-18 07:25:30 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-23 00:55:47 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blackburn is certainly no worse than most of England, except for the shopping and night life....I hear these are dire!
2006-08-18 07:24:02 · answer #6 · answered by Gypsie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi! i might want to signify you ok, yet i'd desire further information, which includes the position your pastime is in all probability to be placed, as "the city" is a somewhat large section. (merely call the nearest intersection.) each and each of the elements on the point of the city are extreme priced, as human beings pay more effective for the relax. there is an rather good type of competition for get admission to to public shipping, too. you may digital mail me in case you want. i have lived in Melb because the late 70s and labored in all places.
2016-11-26 00:27:07 · answer #7 · answered by rogowski 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I moved from England to Vancouver. I wouldn't go back.
2006-08-18 07:18:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it all depends on how the people are in your area. I mean even the best high price areas have their bad apples. Best way to know if the area is bad is to check the windows if they are bared up then its time to move out of the hell hole.
2006-08-18 07:19:44 · answer #9 · answered by Jeff L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I honestly do not know for sure but I do hear its bad over there. Rap is suppose to be a big issue
2006-08-18 07:19:41 · answer #10 · answered by lttlbt22 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋