BY GEORGE, A GREAT REUNION!

At secondary school as far back as 1932-38, George Gurnell (88), pictured below, was the most senior guest as the Briggensians' Association held its 33rd annual dinner, the venue again being Elsham Golf Club. The attendance just topped 100, and a good night was had by all, with the chance to recall incidents from school days long gone but certainly not forgotten.
The Briggensians' Association represents former pupils and staff of Brigg Grammar School, Brigg Girls' High School, Sir John Nelthorpe School (formed in 1976) and Brigg Sixth Form College.
Toastmaster John Hastings added a little extra help this year, in the shape of a specially-recorded backing track which accompanied group singing of the old Grammar School song Fortitudine.
Guest speaker Peter Lawrence (ex-Scunthorpe) recalled his time at Brigg Grammar from 1964-71 and some of the practices back then which would never be permitted in today's world of education with its focus on health and safety. They including nude swimming in the unheated swimming pool!
Sir John Nelthorpe School headteacher Linda Hewlett-Parker delivered an interesting report on the past year, reflecting on a visit by the Ofsted inspectors and impressive examination results.
Donna Fryer, chairwoman, gave a vote of thanks on behalf of the Association, paying particular tribute to the organisational skills of secretary Barbara Kernon.
Six members of the current sixth form were invited as guests and responded by doing a great job selling raffle tickets to help Association funds.
Next year's dinner has already been arranged by Barbara and will be at Elsham Golf Club on Saturday, March 19, 2011. For further details email kernon@homecroft2002.freeserve.co.uk
We have supplied many more 'round-the-table' pictures to that famed glossy magazine, The Lincolnshire Journal, and hope some will be featured in a future edition.

Sixth formers who enjoyed the event and helped with the raffle.


All at Brigg Grammar from 1968, Michael Bell, Steve Blakey, Dave Harness and George Jewitt.


Ian Kernon, chairman of the SJN governors Roy O'Neill, and Briggensians' secretary Barbara Kernon.


Top table guests Tamsin Bennett (nee Dunn), Briggensians' chairwoman Donna Fryer, SJN headteacher Linda Hewlett-Parker, and speaker Peter Lawrence.