CELEBRATIONS FOR QUEEN'S DIAMOND JUBILEE IN JUNE

Coun Ben Nobbs addressing the meeting in the Angel Suite on Monday.

SPECIAL REPORT SUBMITTED BY COUN BEN NOBBS

At the last Brigg Town Council Meeting, I was tasked with finding out if there was enough help and support – within the community – to organise an event or events to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
I wrote to every organisation the Town Council was aware of, inviting a person or persons from each to attend a meeting in the Angel on Monday evening, January 9th and the attendance at that meeting was excellent.
The meeting decided that we would hold an event and we went on to decide that it would take place on Monday June 4th.
Lots of ideas were then forthcoming and the meeting decided to hold a series of events throughout the day – some of them in the Market Place and some on the Recreation Ground “with Satellite events branching off” – with possibly a dance in the evening to round off the day.
It was agreed that each representative would discuss these ideas with their own organisation over the next two weeks and we would meet again on Wednesday, January 25th – again at the Angel at 7-30 p.m. – to firm up the timetable and to get down to detailed planning.
There was also the suggestion that an ecumenical service be held on Sunday Evening, June 3rd and this needs to be put to the various churches for consideration.
Time is all important because a full detailed timetable, Health & Safety Risk Assessment etc must be in to the North Lincolnshire Council Events Committee by the beginning of March.
The group are aware that considerable funding will be required for basic amenities – staging, PA systems, marquees, toilets etc. and for prizes for competitions, races, etc. and we will be asking for grant aid from Brigg Town Council and North Lincs Council.
Any groups that wish to hold street parties would be encouraged to do so on Tuesday June 5th – the actual “Jubilee Bank Holiday”. The issue of “Road closures” will have to be faced.
We also need to look at the question of a “Beacon” for Brigg – the one on station road, if lighted, would set fire to the tree next to it now.
A number of Brigg Organisations sent in reply slips to my first letter, saying they were unable to attend that first meeting. They are more than welcome to send representative(s) to this next meeting and to bring fresh ideas along to it.

THE FOLLOWING HAS BEEN COMPILED BY COUN SHEILA BOUGHEY


MONDAY 9TH JANUARY 2012 DIAMOND JUBILEE MEETING, ANGEL BALLROOM, BRIGG

Timing is very important, all details need to be in to the North Lincs Events Committee by March.  Final details need to be drafted out in the next 7-8 weeks.

Suggested Possible Options
Possibly changing the date on a one off basis of the farmers market so it could run alongside any planned celebrations.
The concern with using Market place being that it could clash and draw attention away from the planned Summer Fair event organised by Brigg Lions for the following weekend.
Have part of the celebrations located on the Recreational Ground
Flower festival/cream teas, no funding needed as the flower group will organise this.
Individual street parties with entertainers who could visit each party, jugglers etc
Street parties can cause Traffic problems, road closures.
If we use the recreational ground, everyone is in one place.
Large Garden Party/Entertainment/stalls/competitions
Bell Ringing
Chris Dyson read out programme from the Silver jubilee with such events throughout  the day as Decorated bicycle parade/ egg and spoon races/ Competitions/prizes/Jubilee Dance
It was mentioned that if the Recreational ground is used the changing rooms can be opened to allow for public conveniences.
Vote for day of Celebrations :  by majority vote, date was set at the Bank Holiday Monday 4th June 2012
More Suggested Options
Central event with Satellite events branching off
Possible Formal Dance/Ball in the evening
Fancy Dress
Decorated Pram/Wheelbarrow Competition
Art Competition/all ages
Decorated Crown Competition for the children.
One Location or Two for the event Vote
Market place    4 votes
Recreational Ground    1 vote
Both sites     Majority Vote
Final decision, events to be spread out over the day at both locations
Decision was made that a timetable of events and locations would have to be compiled
Cost Implications
This would depend on other events organised within the town.  Bids would be put in to both Brigg Town Council and North Lincs Council
Also question was asked re funding for erecting stage in the town, this would be put to Full Town council for consideration.
Service of Thanksgiving
Suggestion put forward asking if the churches would be willing to organise an evening service of Thanksgiving prior to the celebrations
This could also be an occasion for Bell Ringing
The church would already be decorated in preperation for the flower festival
Groups
 It was agreed that all the representatives from each group would meet with their members regarding involvement/activities/volunteers for the event and report back at the next meeting

Ideas

• Fun Sports Events  for the children/ all age groups  eg  Wheelbarrow   3 Legged races  Egg and Spoon Race
• It's a Knockout
• Bouncy Castles
• Fancy Dress
• Parade of Local Groups
• Best dressed Pram/Bike
• Flower Festival
• Face Painting
• Jubilee Queen and Attendants
• Singers-  Brigg Operatic Society
• Bands
• Party/Picnic
• Art Competition/all ages
• Dog/Pet Show
• Morris Dancers
• Reinstate Fiddle Fest
• Nobbly Knees Competition
• Buskers
• Tattafoles (hope that spelt right?)
• Balloon Race
• Penny line- proceeds going to local charity
• Formal Dance/Ball  for charity
• Best Handwriting Competition
• Best Dressed Window for the shops
• WIs and Flower Group working together to do cream teas

Initial Working Group Members
Ben Nobbs      Sheila Boughey   Anne Eardley   Carl Sherwood   Rob Waltham
Brigg Partnership Member, name to be confirmed

Next meeting: 25th January, 7.30pm
Location: Angel Ballroom