Talk:Olney, Milton Keynes

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[edit] the L in Olney

(Copied from User talk:Richard New Forest)

Why do you think that the L in Olney is not enunciated? --John Maynard Friedman (talk) 13:53, 23 January 2008 (UTC)

Careful instruction throughout my childhood... Not being local to there myself, I had understood that everyone said it that way, but see [1], which makes it clear that the L is now often pronounced. My family were originally from there, but several generations ago, so they obviously use the old pronunciation. As it seems it is said both ways, both versions ought to be given. I've changed the page. --Richard New Forest (talk) 14:17, 23 January 2008 (UTC)

Those that do not pronounce the L are adamant that this is the correct pronunciation, on the other hand, those that pronounce the L think that without the L is sounds silly. I think it sounds silly either way and adjust my pronunciation depending on who I am talking to :) -- Borb (talk) 17:53, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Gay pancake race

See WP:notable. Not every local giggle deserves listing. Try again when it has run 5 years in a row, attracts at least 100 people and is reported in a credible national newspaper. --John Maynard Friedman (talk) 13:27, 28 January 2008 (UTC)