JOB WELL DONE, MONEY WELL SPENT

The old town crest - hopefully soon to be refurbished - above the inscription to Coun Harry Stamp, chairman of Brigg Urban District Council 1915-1919, the generous benefactor who donated The Monument to Brigg, in memory of our war dead.

Officers of the Brigg and District Branch of the Royal British Legion admiring the refurbished Monument, which carries the names of Brigg men who died during the 1914-18 and 1939-45 world wars. Left is chairman Andy Moses; right is treasurer Llew Gudgeon.

Many favourable comments have already been made about Brigg's refurbished war memorial, the Monument having been thoroughly cleaned and the lettering redone - in gold.
The stonework has been so thoroughly cleansed of accumulated grime deposited by lorries, vans and cars passing close by on the A18 that you can now read the signature of the man whose handiwork it was after the First World War.
Another stonework gem to come to light again after many years is the original Brigg civic crest/motif. It's rediscovery was revealed at Wednesday's meeting of the Town Council's property and services committee, when councillors were asked whether they would like to see the motif refurbished, in addition to the contract so recently completed.
Coun Jackie Brock said she was very keen to see the work undertaken. "Not to do it would be to spoil the ship for a ha'p'worth of tar," she suggested.
Everyone was in agreement and Town Clerk Jeanette Woollard was instructed to price up the work, contact members with the details and seek their agreement to proceed.
The net cost to the Town Council of the entire refurbishment of the Monument will be close to £4,000.
Many of us will see that as money well spent.
Coun John Kitwood, the committee chairman, used the phrase "absolutely stunning" to describe the work carried out on the gold lettering.
Coun Ann Eardley had taken her own photos of the Monument and showed them round for the benefit of other councillors.

Now a reminder about what's happening tomorrow. Motorists should steer clear of this section of the A18, if at all possible, while the wreaths are being laid.

Remembrance Sunday Parade/Service and Wreath Laying
The Parade will form up in Station Road at 10.25am, ready to move off at 10.35am for the service at St. John the Evangelist Parish Church, which will commence at 10.50am. The Parade will enter the church via the Wrawby Street entrance. Following the service the parade will re-form in Wrawby Street, before proceeding to the War Memorial for the Wreath Laying ceremony and Sounding of Calls. The Parade will return to Station Road to dismiss. Traffic will be stopped on the roads leading to the War Memorial between 11.40am and 12.15pm, for the wreath laying and Act of Remembrance.

65th Anniversary of the end of World War Two Fundraising Lunch and Entertainment in aid of Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal and Help for Heroes
This sell-out event (about 70 people) is at the Angel Suite, with suitable war-time cuisine and entertainment. Angel Suite Manager Karen Deeley told councillors this week: "It's going to be a really good afternoon."

A full-length view of the Brigg landmark, taken yesterday.

The lettering has all been redone in gold, as part of the refurbishment funded by Brigg Town Council.





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