Blackpool Social Club

Duncan Hodgson introduces altblackpool and tells us why he thinks that although Blackpool is "officially" the country's saddest town, it has plenty to be happy about. Last week we were somewhat surprised to learn that Blackpool had been named as the unhappiest place in the country in the government's new happiness index. The Mirror reported that "Despite the Pleasure Beach, the Golden Mile and kiss- me-quick hats, the party town has been named saddest place in Britain" - but actually we think that Blackpool has much more to offer than the usual tourist gimmicks which so often stereotype our town.…