Wednesday, July 31, 2013

TRIBUTE TO BRIGG COMMUNITY CHAMPION JIM ALLCROFT


Brigg Blog is really sad to report the death of Jim Allcroft - one of the town's best-known and most respected residents.
Many of us knew Jim well and there was widespread appreciation of the work he did for the community, especially his campaigning on behalf of senior citizens across North Lincolnshire, whose lives he sought to
improve by pressing for changes from the powers-that be.
In Brigg his work included campaigning for footpath improvements to lessen the likelihood of falls.
He also called for improved public transport, and it's only a few months since he was addressing councillors on that issue during a public forum in the Angel Suite.
Any council official, councillor or health boss who had an issue raised by Jim in their pending tray came to realise that he would not let the matter rest until a satisfactory response was forthcoming.
He was the 2001 winner of the coveted Joseph J. Magrath Award for services to the community.
You can read the reasons why Jim received this high honour by following this link.
Jim's funeral will be held on August 9 at 10.30am. PLEASE NOTE THIS WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE BRIGHTWATER GREEN BURIAL MEADOW, NEAR SAXBY, MARKET RASEN AND NOT IN LAUGHTON, AS PREVIOUS STATED.
Our thanks go to Ken Harrison, of Wrawby, who knew Jim well, for providing these pictures.


HEALTHY LIVES, HEALTH FUTURES IN BRIGG


This week North Lincolnshire CCG and North East Lincolnshire CCGs are jointly launching Healthy Lives, Healthy Futures, a review of services in our area. The review will look at services in the region with the aim at improving quality and making sure we can continue providing high quality care for years to come and we need your thoughts and opinions to do this.
There are lots of ways people in Northern Lincolnshire can give their thoughts and feedback on the review.  Our public engagement leaflet and questionnaire are attached to this email. There is a dedicated website at www.healthyliveshealthyfutures.nhs.uk which contains all the latest information on the review and you can download or complete the survey online through the website at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NLHLHF.  You can also follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/hlhf_nhs
There are currently eleven public events planned across the area in order for us to meet with public and stakeholders, discuss the review and listen to your views.  These are listed here www.healthyliveshealthyfutures.nhs.uk/get-involved/public-events and also included in the attached document.  Therefore, we would like to encourage you to forward this email on to any family, friends or colleagues who would be interested in learning more about the future of the NHS in Northern Lincolnshire.
 If people have a community group or meeting planned and you would like someone from one of our CCGs to attend to explain more about the review, please contact a member of the engagement team:
You can write to us at:
Freepost RSSJ-SAAB-KKUZ
Healthy Lives, Healthy Futures
5 Saxon Court
Europa Park
Grimsby
DN31 2UJ
Email us at: HLHF.team@nhs.net
Or call us on: 0800 9155397
The public engagement period will last until at least 13th September 2013 and we look forward to hearing your views.

Kind regards

Dr Peter Melton                                            Dr Margaret Sanderson
Chief Clinical Officer                                      Chair

North East Lincolnshire CCG                        North Lincolnshire CCG

NEW GARAGE DEVELOPMENT PLANNED FOR BRIGG

North Lincolnshire Homes is seeking planning permission to demolish eight garages and replace them with eight new ones off South View Avenue, Brigg - with North Lincolnshire Council to consider whether to give approval.

Monday, July 29, 2013

BASH EVENTS IN BRIGG FROM NOW TO DECEMBER



REPORT AND PICTURES FROM PHIL ALLEN, COMMITTEE MEMBER - BRIGG AMATEUR SOCIAL HISTORIANS

B.A.S.H Winter Meetings Programme 2013 - Brigg Servicemen's Club, 8pm

Tuesday, 3rd September
"Looking at Brigg's Past"
A slideshow of old photos of Brigg with Josie Webb.
Come and join us for an evening of nostalgia.
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Tuesday, 17th September 
B.A.S.H Annual General Meeting
At the White Horse pub, Wrawby Street, Brigg
starting at 7:30 pm.
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Tuesday, 1st October 
"Queen Elizabeth I"
A thoroughly modern woman.
An illustrated talk by Marilyn Roberts
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Thursday, 31st October 
"HALLOWEEN GHOST WALK"
Starting at 7 pm at The White Horse pub Wrawby Street, Brigg.
Tickets £3.00 each (children 7 yrs and under free) - available from Brigg Tourist Information (The Buttercross, Brigg Tel: 01652-657053).
Join us for a walk around the historic centre of Brigg and listen to its many tales of ghosts and hauntings!
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Tuesday, 5th November 
"Life Below Stairs"
Domestic Service in Lincolnshire.
An illustrated presentation by Lynda Hotchkiss.
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Tuesday, 3rd December 
"A Jersey Lily"
The life and times of Lillie Langtry - a unique woman, years ahead of her time!
An illustrated presentation by Josie Webb
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B.A.S.H is sponsored by:
Brigg Fruit, Veg and Flowers
Brigg Beds
Inkit (UK) of Brigg
The Old Barn Bed & Breakfast, Main St., Cadney
Nisa Local on Queen Street, Brigg
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B.A.S.H is a member of the Brigg Town Business Partnership.
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Visit our website: www.briggbash.org.uk










BRIGG FIRM THOMAS BELL TAKES PART IN GREAT NORTH RUN FOR CHARITY

Alison Hindle and Charlie Major

By ALISON HINDLE, THOMAS BELL & SONS LTD, BIGBY ROAD, BRIGG

Myself and Charlie Major have taken on the challenge to run the Bupa Great North Run Half Marathon - 13.1 miles. The run starts in Newcastle and finishes in South Shields on Sunday 15th September and we have chosen to participate in this prestigious event to raise funds for Lindsey Lodge Hospice.
Lindsey Lodge Hospice is our chosen charity of the year and working together with this charity, we aim to raise much needed funds for our local hospice that helps over 120 people every week in our community. 
Every year Lindsey Lodge Hospice cares for and supports hundreds of patients from the North Lincolnshire area with life limiting conditions such as cancer. The care is provided free of charge and relies heavily on the generosity of the general public. 
We all know someone who has been affected by cancer and benefited from hospice care and this is our way of doing our bit to support this worthy charity.
Running 13.1 miles is not going to be easy but we will give it our best shot.
We would be ever so grateful if you can show your support.
To make donating simple, we have set up this Just Giving page, please visit  https://www.justgiving.com/thomasbellsupportslindseylodge and show your support

Many Thanks

Sunday, July 28, 2013

HOME WIN FOR BRIGG TOWN CRICKET CLUB AT THE REC


Brigg Town Cricket Club had a thrilling match yesterday (Saturday) at the Recreation Ground, beating Hutton Cranswick by just one wicket in East Yorkshire Alliance division two. Brigg Blog nipped down for the early stages of the visitors' innings, with Brigg in the field.



Coun Jenny Bell and husband Steve supporting Brigg Town, including son  Matthew.

Not many runs to record in this game - but plenty of wickets!





MANOR HOUSE CONVENT SCHOOL REUNION IN BRIGG

A reunion lunch is to be held for those educated at the Manor House Convent in Brigg which closed in 1972.
Old friends will be meeting up on Monday, September 30 (from noon) in the Angel Suite, Brigg (off the Market Place). The cost is £15, which includes lunch and a welcoming drink. For details contact Barbara Walker (nee Morrison) or Ann Pennington (nee Lovatt). Call 01732 453414 or e-mail
The closing date for bookings is September 15, and the organisers say: "We look forward to seeing as many ex-pupils as possible."


JOIN IN THE CELEBRATIONS AT BRIGG CHARITY SHOP

The Sue Ryder charity shop in Brigg is inviting interested locals to a VIP Night to celebrate the 60-year milestone. It will be held at the Spring's Parade premises on Wednesday, August 21, from 6pm. Tickets are just £1, and with your ticket will come the chance of winning an outfit.

SAFER ROADS IN BRIGG

Recently Brigg Blog flagged up to North Lincolnshire Council - the highway authority - that driver visibility in several areas of town was being reduced by sprouting foliage at the foot of trees. We are pleased to report that the offending greenery has been removed in Queen Street (near Garden Street) and on Woodbine Avenue.

Saturday, July 27, 2013

CROWDS FLOCK TO JULY'S BRIGG FARMERS' MARKET


Hot, sunny weather helped draw big crowds to the monthly Brigg Farmers' Market today (Saturday  July 27). Brigg Rotary Club was offering free blood pressure tests to passing shoppers, and above are Lewis Strange and Chris Darlington near the Bandstand. The Saturday general market was also popular - sited in the Market Place and along Wrawby Street as far as the Black Bull.










NEW RESTAURANT IN BRIGG TAKING SHAPE


It shouldn't be too much longer now until a new restaurant in Brigg opens to the public. It's being created above Scalinis, the well-known fish and chip establishment in Wrawby Street. In addition, they are now offering gluten free fare to customers - useful information for those who are intolerant in that respect.

PICTURES OF BRIGG ROADWORK REPAIRS


We've posted several pieces on Brigg Blog this week about the burst water main repairs and the filling in work on the hole in St Helen's Road. Here are a couple of pictures we took on the final afternoon before the route reopened to through traffic.



Friday, July 26, 2013

ENJOY NIGHTS OUT IN BRIGG WITH MEXICAN, SPANISH, GREEK AND AUSTRALIAN FLAVOUR


More Thursday night theme nights have been announced at the Black Bull in Brigg - £15 per person for a four-course meal. Contact the Wrawby Street venue for further details.

HAVE YOU GOT THESE BRIGG EVENT IN YOUR DIARY?

Brigg folk are being reminded: Simple skills save lives. East Midlands Ambulance Service and the British Heart Foundation are inviting any interest locals along to a FREE Heart Start Course. This, the organisers say, will enable you to deal confidently with a heart in crisis, a choking person and other emergencies.
It's at the Brigg Resource Centre, off Horstead Avenue, on Thursday, August 1, from 6pm to 8pm. To book a place contact Annie Palmer on 0115 8845253. They say places are limited. So don't delay.

Saturday, August 24 will see the Brigg 2013 Food Festival in the Market Place and Wrawby Street, from 9am to 3pm. This will operate alongside the monthly farmers' market, and the organisers at North Lincolnshire Council stress the very best in local produce will be available.

ST HELEN'S ROAD IN BRIGG OPEN AGAIN

The repairs on St Helen's Road in Brigg - following the burst water main on Sunday - were completed late yesterday (Thursday) and we are pleased to report that vehicles can again access all areas of this well-used street.

ART ON FREE VIEW AT STEEL ROOMS IN BRIGG

Artwork will be on show for free to interested visitors at the Steel Rooms (formerly Byrom & Steel) in Brigg Market Place. See Time, Tide and Beyond, from East Coast 7, between August 3 and September 29 at the rooms in the Market Place, close to Spring's Parade. Opening times are 9am to 5pm.
This well-established post-graduate group from the Lincolnshire area takes inspiration from the immediate environment. They work in the following areas: Print, painting, sculpture, photography, painting and mixed media.

FREE WI-FI AT BRIGG LIBRARY STARTING NEXT FRIDAY

North Lincolnshire Council says it is transforming local libraries and bringing them into the 21st century with technology.  From Friday, July 226  residents will have access to FREE Wi-fi at all council libraries, including the one in Brigg.
Wi-fi is a popular technology that allows an electronic device to exchange data or connect to the internet wirelessly using radio waves.
A very welcome move. But don't forget that the library is now housed in the Angel building, off the Market Place, and is no longer off Old Courts Road.
Coun Neil Poole (Messingham), Cabinet Member for Policy and Resources at North Lincolnshire Council, said: "When people visit the library, besides having access to the usual things you'd expect to find, you will now also have wireless connection to the internet, enabling customers to do a whole range of things including business with the council."

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

BRIGG FOOD BANK OFFICIAL LAUNCH DATE

FROM COUN THE REV ALEC DEPLEDGE, DEPUTY TOWN MAYOR OF BRIGG AND TOWN MAYOR'S CHAPLAIN

Following our Ministers' Fraternal Meeting yesterday I'm pleased to attach a document with an update re. the Brigg Food Bank, along with details of an upcoming public event, training opportunities for volunteers, who wish to become involved, and, not least, the proposed date for its official launch.


REQUEST FOR HELP AND SUPPORT
In December 2012 and March 2013 the Brigg Ministers Fraternal received representations from both the Barton and Scunthorpe Food Banks respectively regarding the needs of people living within Brigg and the surrounding villages for short term emergency help and assistance. They emphasised the need for something to be set up in Brigg to help address this need specifically to help counter the need for people who cannot afford food to travel to get the help.
As a result of this The Brigg Ministers Fraternal felt strongly that we needed to respond to this need in our community. 
We are now in the process of launching a Food Bank in Brigg to help people with short term emergency help in Brigg and the surrounding villages.
The task ahead of us is one that will require the church and community to get behind in order for
it to succeed. In the next few weeks we will also begin the process of raising awareness within
the Brigg churches and the wider community for volunteers to help staff the various tasks, collect food and staff the storage facility and distribution sessions.
We would therefore be very grateful if you could consider any help you may deem appropriate both financially food donations or voluntarily to help us in the venture.
We look forward to working with the Brigg Churches, Groups and wider community on this
project as we seek to help the people of Brigg and surrounding area.
Throughout September there will be various meetings for volunteers to attend as follows:
September 5th, 7.30 at St. Mary’s Church Hall - Community Vision Sharing Meeting
September 10th, 12pm - 1pm at St. Mary’s Church Hall - Agency Training Session
September 18th, 10am - 2pm at St. Mary’s Church Hall - Volunteer Training Event
October 4th 1pm - 3pm at St. Mary’s Church Hall - Official Launch
If you would like to volunteer or help, please either come along to the Community Vision Sharing event or contact us as below.
Brigg Food Bank,  c/o 82 Windsor Way, Broughton,  DN20 0EL. Call 01652 650972  or email BriggFoodBank@gmail.com

QUARTERLY QUIZ TIME IN BRIGG

A quarterly fun quiz is coming up at St John's Church Hall, in Bigby Street, Brigg, on Friday, August 2 (7.30pm start). They are promising an evening of brain boggling and laughs, accompanied by a first class supper and use of a licensed bar. The cost is £5 a head - teams of up to four people.
Get your tickets in advance from Mike on 07847 229085, Caroline on 01652 659560, Mickey on 01652 652160 or Pam on 01652 652292.

MODERN JIVE COMING TO BRIGG

Modern jive - described as the fastest growing dance sensation - is coming to Brigg on the first Friday of every month, courtesy of the Le Roc Club. Launch night will be Friday, August 2 at the Vale Academy, 7.30pm to 12pm. Entry is £6 and the beginners' lesson will be followed by social dancing "to try out the moves you have learnt."
The organisers stress you do not need a partner and say this is great exercises and suitable for all ages and ability. On offer is "a complete night out."
To find out more, email laura@thelerocclub.com or call 07855 297 842. There's also a website www.thelerocclub.com
The organisers' publicity does not state which of the Vale Academy sites will be used but we reckon it's more likely to be the main one, off Grammar School Road. If not, nip down to Redcombe Lane.

BRIGG ROAD STILL CLOSED

St Helen's Road in Brigg  (Wednesday 5pm) remains closed to through traffic halfway down (near Hedgerow Lane). They came to mend a burst water main on Sunday but the problem area is still cordoned off. Let's hope it's back to normal tomorrow. Still no warning signs on the A1084 (Bigby Road) to tell drivers not to venture down St Helen's Road. Some are still doing so and having to turn round and head back.

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

POP UP WINE BAR IN BRIGG THIS WEEKEND

Brigg District Lions have announced details of a Pop Up Wine Bar to operate on Friday, July 26, from 7pm to 11pm, and on Saturday, July 27, from noon to 10pm outside the White Horse pub, on Wrawby Street.
"Come and taste Mediterranean wines not available in supermarkets," the organisers suggest. "The White Horse will be supporting Brigg District Lions by selling Mediterranean food on demand."
Many Brigg people are familiar with the Lion's beer and cider festivals. Now it's the turn of wine lovers. We hope the weather keeps fine. 

CHARITY NIGHT AT BRIGG TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB

A charity night for the Daily Appeal is to be held at Brigg Town Football Club's Hawthorns ground on Friday (July 26). Competing for the Bob Corcoran Memorial Trophy will be a Britannia (Brigg) XI and a Broughton Town FC XI.  Kick-off will be 6pm - admission free but donations to the appeal will be greatly appreciated. The football match will be followed by a race night and charity auction in the clubhouse, from 8pm.

FLAGGING UP PUBLIC TRANSPORT PROBLEMS IN BRIGG


Brigg Blog fully expects our Town Council and the North Lincolnshire authority to join forces and flag up shortcomings in local public transport.
A public invitation has been received from the House of Commons Transport Committee "for evidence to be provided of communities that are affected by poor public transport."
At last night's monthly meeting of Brigg Town Council, Town Mayor Coun John Kitwood highlighted the low number of trains calling at Brigg station (trains only on Saturdays - three in each direction).
Coun Mike Campion agreed, suggesting the town would like to have trains reintroduced on other days of the week.
Coun Rob Waltham felt it would be beneficial to put a strong case about the train service in Brigg - a market town.

BRIGG COUNCILLOR VOLUNTEERS FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION

Coun Donald Campbell has volunteered to represent Brigg Town Council on Voluntary Action North Lincs.

VIEW-BLOCKING BRIGG FOLIAGE IN NEED OF A TRIM

We praised North Lincolnshire Council, the highway authority, in a recent post for the way it has cut back sprouting leaves at the foot of trees that were obstruction drivers' visibility on Bigby Road in Brigg.
Since then we've been told that similar sprouting foliage is an issue on Woodbine Avenue/Central Square and on Queen Street (particularly when exiting Garden Street). There may be more around town..
It's a summer problem only, this one, but drivers would be very grateful if the council could send a gang round in a van, with a clippers, and remove these potential threats to road safety.

BRIGG POTHOLES BEING ATTENDED TO

Coun Rob Waltham told his colleagues on Brigg Town Council that all local potholes had been logged and repairs would be undertaken to those not already filled in.

BRIGG WATER MAIN BURST PROMPTS A FEW QUESTIONS

St Helen's Road in Brigg was still closed to through traffic this afternoon (Tuesday) following Sunday's water main burst that brought Anglian Water to the scene. Fair enough - these thing happen. After the underground issue had been sorted, the road surface still had to be re-established, and the utility company suggested this could take some days. Again, fair enough.
However, why have no signs been erected on Bigby Road - the A1084 - to warn approaching motorists? They have been driving halfway down a very long street, only to have to turn round and head back to the main road!
We note in Scunthorpe at the weekend that when there was a similar main burst in Church Lane someone was very quick to erect warning and diversion signs at the top of this street to warn motorists.
So why should Brigg be treated differently? Especially as "our" A1084 is a major road!


BRIGG VILLAGE' GREEN' UPDATE


Brigg Blog has to use the inverted commas around the term 'Village Green' as it's not our phrase but the one being used in official circles for something a market town of 800-plus years is acquiring. The aim is to create a communal, public area on what many of us call The Paddock, off Station Road.
Coun Rob Waltham, who is one of the Brigg and Wolds representatives on North Lincolnshire Council as well as being a cabinet member and town councillor,  suggests things are progressing well, with a village green group formed which is to meet again in September.

ANTI-FLOOD MEASURES IN BRIGG

There's a meeting planned next month to discuss the issue of flooding on Mill Lane in Brigg and it's likely to involve the internal drainage board and local councillors.

55-PLUS STALLS ON BRIGG MARKET


You can buy lots of delicious produce of all kinds on the general market in Brigg (held on Thursdays and Saturdays) and at our hugely popular monthly farmers' market - both administered by North Lincolnshire Council.
But Brigg Blog had to smile last night when the unitary authority's "requests for market consent"  was placed in the public domain, as this document mentioned 55-plus stalls for the general weekly markets.
How long since we last saw that many stalls on a Thursday or Saturday? 
The monthly farmers' market "consent request" at 35-44 stalls seemed much more realistic.
This purely procedural matter was noted by town councillors last night with little comment. It came before them as part of a necessary process to keep the markets functioning. And long may they continue!



DEMOLITION OF A LITTLE BIT OF BRIGG BEING PROPOSED

An application for planning permission to carry out alterations and extensions and demolish existing rear storage areas at 4 and 4a Alexandria Terrace, Bridge Street,  has met with no objection from Brigg Town Council.
Helping people to visualise the location at last night's meeting, Coun Ben Nobbs said it was near the angling shop. 
North Lincolnshire planners will now decide whether to grant permission.

OLD BRIGG FIRE STATION LOOKS LIKE BECOMING A SHOP



Proposed change of use of the old Brigg fire station in Wrawby Road - opposite the old courthouse - into a retail shop with self-contained flat passed its first stage in the planning process last night. Brigg Town Council is to tell North Lincolnshire planners that it has no objection to the switch.
Brigg Blog wonders whether there are any plans to preserve the old lettering, seen here? The sign has been a part of the street scene beside the A18 for so long. Even if it's not viable to incorporate it in the shop, would some fire brigade museum or heritage tourist attraction be interested in taking it? 
The famous sign from Spring's was incorporated into the new riverside store that occupied part of the jam-making factory that replaced it 30 years ago, and a similar thing happened much later when new homes were built where Laynes' garage had stood.
Clearly there's no chance of approaching Lindsey County Council - former operators of the old fire station - as that body was swept away by local government re-organisation almost 40 years ago.

BRIGG BEAUTY SALON MOVES A STEP CLOSER


Brigg Town Council has raised no objections to the change of use of the Everything Animal premises on Old Courts Road - near the main car park -  to a beauty/holistic therapy salon. North Lincolnshire planners will now decide whether to grant the necessary permission.

INDIAN FLUE IN BRIGG GIVEN A BIT OF A TONIC


Brigg Town Council has raised no objections to the new flue at the Diya Spice takeaway in Bigby Street, subject to noise levels being to the satisfaction of folk living nearby. It is now up to North Lincolnshire Council, the planning authority, to make a decision on the application.
At last night's meeting of the Town Council Planning and Environment Committee it was reported that a Justification Statement had been submitted to the unitary authority. It was suggested there was nowhere else for the flue to go and that the former silver structure had now been painted red-brown. The need for the flue to keep the local business running was emphasised.
Coun Ben Nobbs, chairing the meeting, suggested the flue did not stand out as it used to, while Coun Ann Eardley said the business had "done its best" and had listened to what people were saying.




BRIGG THANKED FROM BUCKINGHAM PALACE

Brigg Town Council has received a letter of thanks from Buckingham Palace, having sent best wishes to Her Majesty The Queen on the 60th anniversary of her Coronation. Her Chief Clerk replied to say The Queen greatly appreciated the letter, extending best wishes to the council and the town.
As the correspondence was received at last night's Town Council meeting that began at 7am in the Angel Suite, everyone was blissfully unaware that Her Majesty was, by then, great grandmother to the latest addition to the Royal Family - the Duchess of Cambridge, the former Kate Middleton, having given birth to a bouncing baby boy just a couple of hours earlier. But the news had yet to break across the world.

WELCOME BACK TO BRIGG TOWN COUNCIL


Sheila Boughey has rejoined Brigg Town Council - bringing the authority back to full strength.
The former councillor returned to the ranks last night. She fills the vacancy that resulted from the retirement of Coun Julian Kidd. Brigg did not need to go to the polls. For as the required public request for a by-election was not forthcoming, the Town Council sought nominations and Sheila was returned by her colleagues.
At last night's July meeting of the council it was confirmed that she had signed her Declaration of Acceptance of Office and completed the necessary Register of Interests.
Having taken her seat at the meeting, she was addressed from the chair by Town Mayor Coun John Kitwood, who smiled and said: "Welcome home!"
She replied: "Thank you very much."
Coun Sheila was later appointed to fill the vacancy on the Planning and Environment Committee.


CAR BOOT SALE IN BRIGG THIS WEEKEND

A car boot sale will be held on Saturday, July 27 at the Nelthorpe Arms in Bridge Street, Brigg (from noon to 3pm). It’s £3 a table to take part. Call 01652 408557.

Sunday, July 21, 2013

HOW BRIGG MAY CELEBRATE 100th ANNIVERSARY OF FIRST WORLD WAR

When Brigg Town Council meets in the Angel Suite tomorrow (Monday, July 22) it will consider the formation of a project group , in partnership with Sir John Nelthorpe School, to secure funding and co-ordinate events to commemorate the centenary of the 'Great War'.
The Town Council holds its July meeting tomorrow from 7.30pm in the Angel Suite. Interested members of the public are very welcome to attend.

PLAN TO TURN OLD BRIGG FIRE STATION INTO A SHOP

A considerable list of planning applications will be considered by Brigg Town Councillors tomorrow (Monday, July 22). They go before the Planning and Environment Committee when it meets in the Angel Suite from 6.45pm. This session is open to interested members of the public.
The most interesting proposes to change the old fire station - opposite the former courthouse - into a shop.

Planning Permission to change the use to beauty/holistic therapy salon.
Everything Animal, Old Courts Road, Brigg

Listed building consent for replacement of existing water pipeline attached to the northern side of County Bridge,  Bridge Street, Brigg

Planning permission for change of use from fire station to retail shop and self-contained flat.
Former Fire Station, Wrawby Street, Brigg

Planning permission to carry out alterations and extensions and demolish existing rear storage areas
4 and 4A Alexandria Terrace, Bridge Street, Brigg

Planning Permission to retain a shop front
24, Glebe Road, Brigg

Planning permission to retain relocation of an extraction flue (Re-submission PA/2012/0860)
Diya Spice, 7 Bigby Street, Brigg

Thursday, July 18, 2013

BRIGGSTOCK POSTERS - MAJOR EVENT IN BRIGG ON AUGUST 31


The Briggstock Acoustic Music Festival will be held in the town centre on Saturday, August 31, from 10am.


Wednesday, July 17, 2013

RIVER HUMBER CHARITY SWIM BY BRIGG MAN


A Brigg man is to undertake the testing Humber Swim from Spurn Point to Cleethorpes Leisure Centre in September. Amber Smith, of the Black Bull, kindly informed Brigg Blog that Mark Bird was planning this notable endurance test, and we asked him to supply full details.

BY MARK BIRD

What a busy few days I've had with Pete Winchester's 69th Humber Swim over the weekend. Pete is the most prolific Humber swimmer of all time and now the oldest to cross at the widest part. I'm happy he continues to be a good friend and mentor for my future exploits on the river.
My wife Wendy and I are keen fund-raisers for Macmillan locally and support the local fundraising team when ever possible with spring and Xmas fairs in Scawby or collecting in Tesco, as and when required. We also tend to host the gathering of the ladies' meetings in our house in Brigg. I tend to have a more domestic role (tea coffee and cake) in this, as well as carrying out risk assessments for the events.
I decided last year, being a keen lifelong swimmer, that I'd like to have a bash at the Humber Swim. The swim is something of an institution in my native Grimsby with the Xmas morning dip in the dock being featured in the Telegraph every year. I got in touch with Pete, and expressed an interest. Since that time I have been a weekly visitor to the dock through out the year including the coldest months. I have a long history in sailing swimming scuba diving and generally a lover of the sea and water.
I have happily swam upto 5k in the Ancholme Leisure Centre pool over recent years but always longed for a different challenge so here it is.....
On the 7th September this year I'm proposing to swim from Spurn Point to Cleethorpes Leisure Centre - by means of the anchorage along the outer edge of the river. It is reckoned the distance is something around ten miles given the track over ground is never a straight line due to tides and weather; certainly on Pete's swim last week a distance of 12 miles was recorded to get him safely on the Lincolnshire sand again.
Coupled with the personal ambition, I am raising funds for Macmillan to give my swim a useful purpose, not that I feel it needs one, and am looking to raise £1,000. This should pay for a nurse for a full week to help cancer sufferers and their families in what can be only described as the most difficult times in a person's life. I am very passionate about the cause, having lost my father some six years back to cancer and realising only too well what is associated with this terrible illness.
It is hoped on the day of the swim I can manage to organise a big boat as well as my small cover boat so friends relatives and well wishers can have a day out on the river, too, in relative comfort and not only offer moral support but also view what is a beautiful and much unvisited part of out Lincolnshire coastline. Hopefully the sun will shine and the sea kind for my efforts.
There is much to be done and many people to inform of my intentions, not least Coast guard, RNLI and VTS Humber, these are the people who organise the shipping traffic movements on the river itself, a bit like air traffic control for ships. The weather will have the final say but all being well at approximately 13:45 I will enter the water and make an attempt on reaching my native Yellowbelly shores once more.
Following the swim, Wendy has organised a gathering in Amber and Rick's Black Bull. Amber and Rick are to be congratulated as they have offered some food for the visitors attending the night. Amber herself, of course, lost her mum recently to cancer so is also an avid supporter.
Peter remains very active in his involvement and has much experience in the dealings of the aforementioned organisations. Further to this he is my mentor on the physical aspects of the swim and I'd say one of my attempts most passionate supporters. Pete is 72 now and feels his time is short with regard to the river swimming. I am very keen to ensure the Humber swim does not die out and will be keen to take on Pete's role in organising swims for suitably trained individuals to attempt a crossing particularly if they can also raise funds for charities along the way.

SPONSOR MARK AND FIND OUT MORE THROUGH this link

If you prefer, you can complete a "paper" sponsor form by asking mine hosts at the Black Bull or any of their staff.

BRIGG BOWLING CLUB GALA DAY

Brigg Bowling Club held its Gala Day at the green off Dudley Road. You can view pictures of the event through THIS LINK

BRIGG FOLK WILL BE ENJOYING A DAY AT THE RACES


Market Rasen Racecourse is gearing up for its biggest jump racing occasion of the year on Saturday (20 JULY) – Betfred Summer Plate & Journal Ladies’ Day.

With the County Enclosure already sold out, spectators are urged to book their tickets for Tattersalls and the Family Enclosure.
The crowds will be descending on the Lincolnshire racing town in large numbers for the showpiece day of high-class horse racing, shopping and fashion.  Visitors may even be serenaded by male vocalist Marc Dillon.
With £132,000 in prize-money on offer, Saturday is the richest racing day of the year at Market Rasen Racecourse, which means the country’s top horses and jockeys will be in action.
The £50,000 Betfred Summer Plate is run over two and three quarter miles and is the most significant race of 2013.  The major supporting race is the £35,000 Betfred Mobile Lotto Summer Hurdle.
Judges will decide between the finalists for ‘best dressed lady’ and the finalists for the ‘best hat’ award from those visitors who register in The Journal marquee.
 The ‘best dressed’ lady wins a £150 Agatha voucher, a dine with wine voucher worth £50 for Doubletree by Hilton, Lincoln, a bouquet of flowers courtesy of Flowers by Suzanne and a bottle of Champagne.  The runner-up receives a £100 Agatha voucher, flowers and Champagne.  The third prize is a £50 Agatha voucher, flowers and Champagne.
The lady with the ‘best hat’ wins a £75 voucher to spend at Get Ahead Hats, a dine with wine voucher worth £50 for Doubletree by Hilton, Lincoln, a bouquet of flowers courtesy of Flowers by Suzanne and a bottle of champagne.  The runner-up gets flowers and Champagne.
New for Ladies’ Day in 2013 is the racecourse’s ‘After Party’.
It will take place in The Journal marquee from 5.45pm until 10pm for those visitors who purchase £5 wristbands, which will be available in all enclosures, during the afternoon.
Trade stands for visitors to browse include Get Ahead Hats, St Hugh’s Hospital, Brackenborough Arms, Branston Hall Hotel, Virgin Wines Fabulous, Cruise Holidays, Dr Lana Martin and Kenwick Park Watson of Lincoln Bailgate.
Racecourse General Manager Pip Kirkby said: “It’s a delight to be looking forward to our most important horse racing day of the year and we’re anticipating a super crowd of jump racing fans on Saturday.
“After the excitement of the horse races and the fashions, we’re inviting spectators to join us for our ‘After Party’.  There is no need for visitors to leave in heavy traffic, they can have a great party in the marquee until late.”
The racecourse is also drawing the attention of visitors to the planned closure of a section of Legsby Road between 4.30pm and 6.30pm on Saturday.
Racing is between 1.45pm and 5.15pm, with gates open two hours before the first race.
On-the-day prices: Family Enclosure £7.50; Tattersalls £16.  Students and senior citizens save up to £4 off admission.  Call 0844 579 3009 to book general admission – advance purchase qualifies for a 10% discount.  Accompanied under 18s are admitted free of charge.  More information is at www.marketrasenraces.co.uk.



HOPE YOU ENJOY OUR TRIBUTE TO THE GREAT BRIGG-ISH SUMMER

There were picture opportunities aplenty in Brigg town centre - and just beyond - on Saturday as the sun beat down. Here's a few to record for posterity the super sunny weather. Just the ticket after last year's spell of rain and below-par temperatures.

JUST THE PLAICE TO BE IN BRIGG


Enjoying the sun in Brigg Market Place on Saturday beside the refrigerated Grimsby fish van. Just the plaice to be?

CANNED HEAT AT BRIGG EVENT


We came over the County Bridge in Brigg on Saturday to the strains of a famous hit from the group Canned Heat, being played by the Raving Buskers (pictured above). What a great choice of song, given the temperature in the Market Place! Brigg Town Business Partnership presented a "art from the 'art" non-stop mini-marathon event as part of Our Big Gig (formerly known as The National Bandstand Marathon). There was varied musical entertainment  for people to enjoy.

The St John's Singers from Brigg inside the Bandstand.
Making music with the Singers.




HAVE YOU SEEN THIS BRIGG SUN SPOT?


Outside the carpet shop in Bridge Street, Brigg, we spied this interesting scene. The height of the building has created welcome shade from the hot sun.

BRIGG PUB WITH FLOWER POWER


Here's another in the Brigg Blog series of pictures showing hanging baskets in and around the town centre. These adorn the Yarborough Hunt, in Bridge Street.

CRACKING WEATHER TO ENJOY THIS BRIGG BEER GARDEN


The White Hart beer garden  - adjoining the Old River Ancholme - is a popular meeting place for folk wishing to enjoy a pint or three. But during the current spell of prolonged hot weather it's really in its element.

SUNNYSIDE UP AT THE CAFE COURTYARD IN BRIGG


The Cafe Courtyard in Brigg offering town centre refreshments to Brigg shoppers and visitors on a sunny summer Saturday - patriotic bunting to the fore. The foliage will bring back happy memories for older Brigg residents who recall sitting in this self-same spot when it was part of the Angel Hotel. We enjoyed many a good ploughman's lunch there 30-plus years ago between Thursday morning and afternoon meetings of Glanford Borough Council, held in the old council chamber, off Station Road (since re-fashioned as Hewson House and taken on by the North Lincolnshire authority).