Places are still available on the next Brigg Breeze cycle ride for women.
It will be held on Sunday (July 3), starting at 10am from the Angel car park, off Elwes Street.
Full details here...
Thursday, June 30, 2016
SECOND BRIGG CURRY NIGHT TO SUPPORT CANCER CHARITY
"The £9.95 five-course meal is excellent value and the evening helps promote awareness and raise funds to support patients with the disease," Andrew explains..
"As before, the restaurant offers two sittings - 6 o'clock and 8 30. Please book your table on 01652 656595. Many thanks for your support."
BRIGG IN BLOOM TO BRIGHTEN THE TOWN
Colourful catalogues were circulated among councillors attending June's Brigg Town Council meeting this week.
They featured a range of planters in which flowers can be placed.
Under the Brigg in Bloom initiative, the council is considering buying planters to brighten up areas of the town.
Locations being looked at are:
At Monday night's meeting, Coun Rob Waltham reminded councillors of an environmental visual audit undertaken some time ago to identify suitable locations.
He said there was a need for capital outlay on planters which could then be used year after year.
Town Clerk Claire Davis suggested asking businesses in the town to sponsor the planters.
At its July meeting the town council will consider a report about the planters' locations with detailed costings and is expected to make a final decision.
They featured a range of planters in which flowers can be placed.
Under the Brigg in Bloom initiative, the council is considering buying planters to brighten up areas of the town.
Locations being looked at are:
- Bridge Street
- Ancholme Way road bridge/fly-over
- County Bridge
- Riverside railings
At Monday night's meeting, Coun Rob Waltham reminded councillors of an environmental visual audit undertaken some time ago to identify suitable locations.
He said there was a need for capital outlay on planters which could then be used year after year.
Town Clerk Claire Davis suggested asking businesses in the town to sponsor the planters.
At its July meeting the town council will consider a report about the planters' locations with detailed costings and is expected to make a final decision.
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
BRIGG HOUSE EXTENSION SEEKS APPROVAL
A proposed extension to 27 St Helen's Road, Brigg, with erection of a detached single garage, is seeking approval from North Lincolnshire Council planners.
North Lincolnshire Council's planning committee meets at Scunthorpe Civic Centre this afternoon (Wednesday, June 29).
Unusually, there are no Brigg applications for elected councillors drawn from across the district to consider this time.
The committee's chairman is Coun Nigel Sherwood (Brigg & Wolds).
North Lincolnshire Council's planning committee meets at Scunthorpe Civic Centre this afternoon (Wednesday, June 29).
Unusually, there are no Brigg applications for elected councillors drawn from across the district to consider this time.
The committee's chairman is Coun Nigel Sherwood (Brigg & Wolds).
BRIGG PART OF THE PROM SEASON
We've noticed a few signs around Brigg in recent weeks advertising services to do with school proms.
It seems that the season for these leaving events is now under way in North Lincolnshire.
They didn't exist when many of us left secondary schools or sixth forms, but have been held locally for a considerable time.
In our day you turned up for the final assembly, collected your bike from the shed at Brigg Grammar School and rode off into the sunset.
As sixth formers two years later we went out for a drink or two with one of the teachers, but that was hardly on a par with today's proms. We certainly didn't get "suited and booted" for the night!
We trust all the local pupils/students will enjoy their 2016 proms, wherever they are held.
It seems that the season for these leaving events is now under way in North Lincolnshire.
They didn't exist when many of us left secondary schools or sixth forms, but have been held locally for a considerable time.
In our day you turned up for the final assembly, collected your bike from the shed at Brigg Grammar School and rode off into the sunset.
As sixth formers two years later we went out for a drink or two with one of the teachers, but that was hardly on a par with today's proms. We certainly didn't get "suited and booted" for the night!
We trust all the local pupils/students will enjoy their 2016 proms, wherever they are held.
BLAST FROM THE PAST IN BRIGG TOWN CENTRE
Many shoppers have been taking a look at a blast from the past in Brigg town centre today (Wednesday, June 29).
Propped up outside Mundey's, on Wrawby Street, early this morning was a traditional shop bike, complete with family business lettering, of the sort used to deliver meat to people's homes long ago.
There was a time when many butchery, grocery and greengrocery businesses in Brigg undertook deliveries using sturdy bikes with carriers fixed on the front.
The last time many of us saw one in use will have been on Open All Ours, the TV comedy series starring Ronnie Barker and David Jason, set in a South Yorkshire sh-sh-sh-shop run by the former, who fed his takings into an old-fashioned till with a mousetrap-like closing mechanism.
Propped up outside Mundey's, on Wrawby Street, early this morning was a traditional shop bike, complete with family business lettering, of the sort used to deliver meat to people's homes long ago.
There was a time when many butchery, grocery and greengrocery businesses in Brigg undertook deliveries using sturdy bikes with carriers fixed on the front.
The last time many of us saw one in use will have been on Open All Ours, the TV comedy series starring Ronnie Barker and David Jason, set in a South Yorkshire sh-sh-sh-shop run by the former, who fed his takings into an old-fashioned till with a mousetrap-like closing mechanism.
UPDATE ON BRIGG RECREATION GROUND IMPROVEMENTS
An update has been given on work to revamp Brigg Recreation Ground.
North Lincolnshire Council's extensive scheme involves new facilities and changing rooms at the facility off Wrawby Road.
Coun Rob Waltham, deputy leader of North Lincolnshire Council, told Brigg Town Council's June meeting in the Angel Suite on Monday night: "Works are on target and the roof trusses for the new changing facilities are to be installed next week, and the hard standing is now in place for both the tennis courts and the hockey pitch."
North Lincolnshire Council's extensive scheme involves new facilities and changing rooms at the facility off Wrawby Road.
Coun Rob Waltham, deputy leader of North Lincolnshire Council, told Brigg Town Council's June meeting in the Angel Suite on Monday night: "Works are on target and the roof trusses for the new changing facilities are to be installed next week, and the hard standing is now in place for both the tennis courts and the hockey pitch."
STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION FOR BRIGG
Councillor Jane Kitching told Brigg Town Council that many people think the new steps installed by the County Bridge "look fantastic."
Her comments followed an update on Phase 3 of the Ancholme River Path from Coun Rob Waltham, deputy leader of North Lincolnshire Council, who said: "Work is ongoing and is on schedule to complete in the next month."
He added: "New dog bins have been installed through to Broughton Bridge. New interpretation panels are due to be installed in the coming weeks."
South Ferriby is the eventual destination of the new river path, to be used by pedestrians and cyclists.
Her comments followed an update on Phase 3 of the Ancholme River Path from Coun Rob Waltham, deputy leader of North Lincolnshire Council, who said: "Work is ongoing and is on schedule to complete in the next month."
He added: "New dog bins have been installed through to Broughton Bridge. New interpretation panels are due to be installed in the coming weeks."
South Ferriby is the eventual destination of the new river path, to be used by pedestrians and cyclists.
BRIGG COUNCILLORS CONSIDER GRANT REQUEST
Further consultations will be undertaken at the suggestion of Coun Rob Waltham.
Coun Mike Campion (pictured) said GRaB was a "fine body" but had no Brigg members on its list.
Although regarding this as a worthy cause, he was unsure whether GRaB fitted the criteria normally applied by the council when giving money.
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
HELP AT HAND FOR PEOPE TO OWN THEIR HOMES, SAYS BRIGG COUNCILLOR
Coun Rob Waltham, from Brigg, Deputy Leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “We are keen to make owning your own home a realistic and affordable option for as many people as possible living in North Lincolnshire."
Call council staff on 01724 297302.
Read more about the schemes available and how to access them...
BRIGG RAILWAY RAMBLE AT THE WEEKEND
Just a reminder about the Brigg Line Railway Ramble coming up on Saturday (July 2).
It starts at 9.30am from Brigg railway station.
For details, call Stuart on 01522 534655.
It starts at 9.30am from Brigg railway station.
For details, call Stuart on 01522 534655.
BRIGG BLOG SAYS GOODBYE TO ONE SEASON AND HELLO TO THE NEXT
Following on from Brigg Blog's recent rant about the football season encroaching ever further into the cricket season, we note that Scunthorpe United players returned for pre-season training today. Read the full story here...
Many Brigg folk - in bars and at home on TV - watched England bow out of Euro 2016 against Iceland last night.
So with the Iron back in training today, that makes a 2016 break from "the beautiful game" of less than a day. We think this rather proves our original point.
Many Brigg folk - in bars and at home on TV - watched England bow out of Euro 2016 against Iceland last night.
So with the Iron back in training today, that makes a 2016 break from "the beautiful game" of less than a day. We think this rather proves our original point.
BRIGG CRICKET INTEREST IN OUR COUNTY TEAM
Brigg Town Cricket Club is enjoying a successful season in division four of the Lincolnshire County Cricket League. Higher up the cricketing pyramid, our county team is also doing well.
Lincolnshire County Cricket Club's Minor Counties team travels to Hertford to commence the second three-day Eastern Division Championship fixture of the season on Sunday 3rd July.
Having gained maximum points from their opening fixture against Bedfordshire the team are in good heart for this fixture.
The Lincolnshire eleven will be:-
C.Wilson (Bourne) (Captain & Wkt)
R. Carnelley (Grantham)
L. Kimber (Sleaford)
H.Warwick (Cleethorpes)
D. Brown (Kimberley)
A. Tillcock (West Indian Cavaliers)
L. Robinson (Lindum)
D.Freeman (Grantham)
M. Weightman (Clifton)
A. Willerton (Cleethorpes)
J. Tattersall (Harrogate).
Players with Brigg connections to play for Lincs in recent years, although not at present, including Duncan Heath and Richard Antcliffe. Further back in time we had Rick Burton, of Ideal Transport, Island Carr, off Bridge Street, opening the bowling. Lincolnshire CCC has current members in the Brigg area.
Lincolnshire County Cricket Club's Minor Counties team travels to Hertford to commence the second three-day Eastern Division Championship fixture of the season on Sunday 3rd July.
Having gained maximum points from their opening fixture against Bedfordshire the team are in good heart for this fixture.
The Lincolnshire eleven will be:-
C.Wilson (Bourne) (Captain & Wkt)
R. Carnelley (Grantham)
L. Kimber (Sleaford)
H.Warwick (Cleethorpes)
D. Brown (Kimberley)
A. Tillcock (West Indian Cavaliers)
L. Robinson (Lindum)
D.Freeman (Grantham)
M. Weightman (Clifton)
A. Willerton (Cleethorpes)
J. Tattersall (Harrogate).
Players with Brigg connections to play for Lincs in recent years, although not at present, including Duncan Heath and Richard Antcliffe. Further back in time we had Rick Burton, of Ideal Transport, Island Carr, off Bridge Street, opening the bowling. Lincolnshire CCC has current members in the Brigg area.
REQUEST FOR BRIGG TO LINCOLN TRAIN FARE CHANGES
FROM BARRY COWARD, SECRETARY - GRaB, GAINSBOROUGH, RETFORD AND BRIGG RAIL AND BUS USERS' GROUP
Brigg Line Report for Saturday 25 June
The Cleethorpes Armed Forces Day event attracted crowds of over 100,000 and the railway transported a significant proportion of the visitors to and from Cleethorpes.
Meanwhile on the Brigg Line, Paul Johnson has provided a detailed report of the day’s operation by twin Pacer units offering double the normal capacity.
2H03 the 08.03 Sheffield to Cleethorpes via Brigg service with its 4 car set pulled into platform 1B at Sheffield Midland to a very full platform. Chaos struck as passengers thought they were boarding the 08.12 TPE service to Cleethorpes. After a number of announcements passengers caught the right train.
2H03 picked up passengers at Woodhouse 4, Kiveton Bridge 4 , Shireoaks 2, Worksop 32, Retford 21, Gainsborough Central 23, Kirton in Lindsey 17, Brigg 21. On leaving Brigg the rear unit was full and the front 80% full. Poor crowd control at Grimsby Town and pathing issues on the single line section between Grimsby Town and Cleethorpes resulted in a 9 minute late arrival at its destination.
Sadly after 2H03 had passed, signalling and points problems affected the Brigg Line in the Barnetby and Brigg areas.
2H00 11.14 Cleethorpes to Sheffield left Cleethorpes 9 minutes late due to pathing issues and continued to lose time until it met the points failure at Barnetby. It reached Brigg 87 minutes late and the passengers that were still waiting to catch the first southbound train were very frustrated with the lack of information as there is no way of communicating to the platforms at Brigg.
2H05 12.03 Sheffield to Cleethorpes left Brigg on time but got caught in the problems at Barnetby and arrived at Cleethorpes 26 minutes late. Again the issue with single line working between Grimsby Town and Cleethorpes did not help any recovery.
This unit formed 2H01 15.20 Cleethorpes to Sheffield which left Cleethorpes 18 minutes late and experienced more issues with signal failure at Brigg resulting in the train being 30 minutes late by the time it left Retford.
2H06 16.01 Sheffield to Cleethorpes departed Sheffield at 16.10. Again signalling issues at Brigg & and Barnetby lead to this train to leave Barnetby 15 minutes late but it managed to recover some time arriving at Cleethorpes 10 minutes late. It was greeted with a platform full of passengers.
It departed as 2H02 18.32 Cleethorpes to Sheffield 6 minutes late due to an incoming late East Midlands Trains and awaiting the departure of the 18.26 TPE service to Manchester Airport and 18.20 service to Newark North Gate. The train called additionally at Great Coates, Healing and Stallingborough to drop off passengers unable to board the previous train. Signalling problems continued at Barnetby and
Brigg. The train departed Gainsborough Central 33 minutes late.
Observations and suggestions
The Cleethorpes Armed Forces day has now become a major event in the calendar.
While the railway responded with better plans this year they were marred by signalling and point problems. I’m told there are on going point issues at Wraby Junction. In the days of a single management structure (known as British Railways) PW and signal technicians would have been on standby, possibly located in Wraby signal box. Closer co-operation between TOCs and Network Rail whereby a single management structure is established to special events such as this would be desirable.
The single line sections between Grimsby and Cleethorpes severely restricts the opportunity for recovery and a can generate consequential delays. We are aware that Network Rail would like to produce a case for doubling this line throughout.
The control of passengers was in place at Cleethorpes but was not evident at Grimsby, a station with a multitude of entrances and exits conducive to establishing a passenger flow system to control numbers on platforms.
In the evening 2H06 arriving at Bartneby 15 minutes late enabled it to connect with 2T55 EMT arrival from Lincoln and Market Rasen. In the morning there is a connection at Banetby with EMT 2T30 to Market Rasen and Lincoln. If 2H06 could be retimed to run 15 minutes later from Barnetby this would afford a good opportunity for Brigg passengers to travel Lincoln for the day.
We continually receive requests from Brigg residents for connections to Lincoln. It would also help if a Brigg to Lincoln fare could be established. At present passengers have to book the Northern and EMT sections of their journey separately as there is no though fare.
Find out more at http://grab.eavb.co.uk
Northern Rail later replied to GRaB: "The UK National UK Armed Forces event has not previously been held in Cleethorpes, but Cleethorpes has of course celebrated the Armed Forces Day in a regional event. As you may already know, Northern has a well-oiled special event planning machinery which played a very active role in the industry forum leading up to this event. A number of those meetings were multiagency and attended by the event organisers. On the day, we strengthened all our services to capacity (platform lengths permitting) and across all the operators provided a total of 14 standby buses to support the anticipated numbers of people travelling to and from the key events on Saturday."
Brigg Line Report for Saturday 25 June
The Cleethorpes Armed Forces Day event attracted crowds of over 100,000 and the railway transported a significant proportion of the visitors to and from Cleethorpes.
Meanwhile on the Brigg Line, Paul Johnson has provided a detailed report of the day’s operation by twin Pacer units offering double the normal capacity.
2H03 the 08.03 Sheffield to Cleethorpes via Brigg service with its 4 car set pulled into platform 1B at Sheffield Midland to a very full platform. Chaos struck as passengers thought they were boarding the 08.12 TPE service to Cleethorpes. After a number of announcements passengers caught the right train.
2H03 picked up passengers at Woodhouse 4, Kiveton Bridge 4 , Shireoaks 2, Worksop 32, Retford 21, Gainsborough Central 23, Kirton in Lindsey 17, Brigg 21. On leaving Brigg the rear unit was full and the front 80% full. Poor crowd control at Grimsby Town and pathing issues on the single line section between Grimsby Town and Cleethorpes resulted in a 9 minute late arrival at its destination.
Sadly after 2H03 had passed, signalling and points problems affected the Brigg Line in the Barnetby and Brigg areas.
2H00 11.14 Cleethorpes to Sheffield left Cleethorpes 9 minutes late due to pathing issues and continued to lose time until it met the points failure at Barnetby. It reached Brigg 87 minutes late and the passengers that were still waiting to catch the first southbound train were very frustrated with the lack of information as there is no way of communicating to the platforms at Brigg.
2H05 12.03 Sheffield to Cleethorpes left Brigg on time but got caught in the problems at Barnetby and arrived at Cleethorpes 26 minutes late. Again the issue with single line working between Grimsby Town and Cleethorpes did not help any recovery.
This unit formed 2H01 15.20 Cleethorpes to Sheffield which left Cleethorpes 18 minutes late and experienced more issues with signal failure at Brigg resulting in the train being 30 minutes late by the time it left Retford.
2H06 16.01 Sheffield to Cleethorpes departed Sheffield at 16.10. Again signalling issues at Brigg & and Barnetby lead to this train to leave Barnetby 15 minutes late but it managed to recover some time arriving at Cleethorpes 10 minutes late. It was greeted with a platform full of passengers.
It departed as 2H02 18.32 Cleethorpes to Sheffield 6 minutes late due to an incoming late East Midlands Trains and awaiting the departure of the 18.26 TPE service to Manchester Airport and 18.20 service to Newark North Gate. The train called additionally at Great Coates, Healing and Stallingborough to drop off passengers unable to board the previous train. Signalling problems continued at Barnetby and
Brigg. The train departed Gainsborough Central 33 minutes late.
Observations and suggestions
The Cleethorpes Armed Forces day has now become a major event in the calendar.
While the railway responded with better plans this year they were marred by signalling and point problems. I’m told there are on going point issues at Wraby Junction. In the days of a single management structure (known as British Railways) PW and signal technicians would have been on standby, possibly located in Wraby signal box. Closer co-operation between TOCs and Network Rail whereby a single management structure is established to special events such as this would be desirable.
The single line sections between Grimsby and Cleethorpes severely restricts the opportunity for recovery and a can generate consequential delays. We are aware that Network Rail would like to produce a case for doubling this line throughout.
The control of passengers was in place at Cleethorpes but was not evident at Grimsby, a station with a multitude of entrances and exits conducive to establishing a passenger flow system to control numbers on platforms.
In the evening 2H06 arriving at Bartneby 15 minutes late enabled it to connect with 2T55 EMT arrival from Lincoln and Market Rasen. In the morning there is a connection at Banetby with EMT 2T30 to Market Rasen and Lincoln. If 2H06 could be retimed to run 15 minutes later from Barnetby this would afford a good opportunity for Brigg passengers to travel Lincoln for the day.
We continually receive requests from Brigg residents for connections to Lincoln. It would also help if a Brigg to Lincoln fare could be established. At present passengers have to book the Northern and EMT sections of their journey separately as there is no though fare.
Find out more at http://grab.eavb.co.uk
Northern Rail later replied to GRaB: "The UK National UK Armed Forces event has not previously been held in Cleethorpes, but Cleethorpes has of course celebrated the Armed Forces Day in a regional event. As you may already know, Northern has a well-oiled special event planning machinery which played a very active role in the industry forum leading up to this event. A number of those meetings were multiagency and attended by the event organisers. On the day, we strengthened all our services to capacity (platform lengths permitting) and across all the operators provided a total of 14 standby buses to support the anticipated numbers of people travelling to and from the key events on Saturday."
REQUEST FOR BRIGG TO LINCOLN TRAIN FARE CHANGES
FROM BARRY COWARD, SECRETARY - GRaB, GAINSBOROUGH, RETFORD AND BRIGG RAIL AND BUS USERS' GROUP
Brigg Line Report for Saturday 25 June
The Cleethorpes Armed Forces Day event attracted crowds of over 100,000 and the railway transported a significant proportion of the visitors to and from Cleethorpes.
Meanwhile on the Brigg Line, Paul Johnson has provided a detailed report of the day’s operation by twin Pacer units offering double the normal capacity.
2H03 the 08.03 Sheffield to Cleethorpes via Brigg service with its 4 car set pulled into platform 1B at Sheffield Midland to a very full platform. Chaos struck as passengers thought they were boarding the 08.12 TPE service to Cleethorpes. After a number of announcements passengers caught the right train.
2H03 picked up passengers at Woodhouse 4, Kiveton Bridge 4 , Shireoaks 2, Worksop 32, Retford 21, Gainsborough Central 23, Kirton in Lindsey 17, Brigg 21. On leaving Brigg the rear unit was full and the front 80% full. Poor crowd control at Grimsby Town and pathing issues on the single line section between Grimsby Town and Cleethorpes resulted in a 9 minute late arrival at its destination.
Sadly after 2H03 had passed, signalling and points problems affected the Brigg Line in the Barnetby and Brigg areas.
2H00 11.14 Cleethorpes to Sheffield left Cleethorpes 9 minutes late due to pathing issues and continued to lose time until it met the points failure at Barnetby. It reached Brigg 87 minutes late and the passengers that were still waiting to catch the first southbound train were very frustrated with the lack of information as there is no way of communicating to the platforms at Brigg.
2H05 12.03 Sheffield to Cleethorpes left Brigg on time but got caught in the problems at Barnetby and arrived at Cleethorpes 26 minutes late. Again the issue with single line working between Grimsby Town and Cleethorpes did not help any recovery.
This unit formed 2H01 15.20 Cleethorpes to Sheffield which left Cleethorpes 18 minutes late and experienced more issues with signal failure at Brigg resulting in the train being 30 minutes late by the time it left Retford.
2H06 16.01 Sheffield to Cleethorpes departed Sheffield at 16.10. Again signalling issues at Brigg & and Barnetby lead to this train to leave Barnetby 15 minutes late but it managed to recover some time arriving at Cleethorpes 10 minutes late. It was greeted with a platform full of passengers.
It departed as 2H02 18.32 Cleethorpes to Sheffield 6 minutes late due to an incoming late East Midlands Trains and awaiting the departure of the 18.26 TPE service to Manchester Airport and 18.20 service to Newark North Gate. The train called additionally at Great Coates, Healing and Stallingborough to drop off passengers unable to board the previous train. Signalling problems continued at Barnetby and
Brigg. The train departed Gainsborough Central 33 minutes late.
Observations and suggestions
The Cleethorpes Armed Forces day has now become a major event in the calendar.
While the railway responded with better plans this year they were marred by signalling and point problems. I’m told there are on going point issues at Wraby Junction. In the days of a single management structure (known as British Railways) PW and signal technicians would have been on standby, possibly located in Wraby signal box. Closer co-operation between TOCs and Network Rail whereby a single management structure is established to special events such as this would be desirable.
The single line sections between Grimsby and Cleethorpes severely restricts the opportunity for recovery and a can generate consequential delays. We are aware that Network Rail would like to produce a case for doubling this line throughout.
The control of passengers was in place at Cleethorpes but was not evident at Grimsby, a station with a multitude of entrances and exits conducive to establishing a passenger flow system to control numbers on platforms.
In the evening 2H06 arriving at Bartneby 15 minutes late enabled it to connect with 2T55 EMT arrival from Lincoln and Market Rasen. In the morning there is a connection at Banetby with EMT 2T30 to Market Rasen and Lincoln. If 2H06 could be retimed to run 15 minutes later from Barnetby this would afford a good opportunity for Brigg passengers to travel Lincoln for the day.
We continually receive requests from Brigg residents for connections to Lincoln. It would also help if a Brigg to Lincoln fare could be established. At present passengers have to book the Northern and EMT sections of their journey separately as there is no though fare.
Find out more at http://grab.eavb.co.uk
Northern Rail later replied to GRaB: "The UK National UK Armed Forces event has not previously been held in Cleethorpes, but Cleethorpes has of course celebrated the Armed Forces Day in a regional event. As you may already know, Northern has a well-oiled special event planning machinery which played a very active role in the industry forum leading up to this event. A number of those meetings were multiagency and attended by the event organisers. On the day, we strengthened all our services to capacity (platform lengths permitting) and across all the operators provided a total of 14 standby buses to support the anticipated numbers of people travelling to and from the key events on Saturday."
Brigg Line Report for Saturday 25 June
The Cleethorpes Armed Forces Day event attracted crowds of over 100,000 and the railway transported a significant proportion of the visitors to and from Cleethorpes.
Meanwhile on the Brigg Line, Paul Johnson has provided a detailed report of the day’s operation by twin Pacer units offering double the normal capacity.
2H03 the 08.03 Sheffield to Cleethorpes via Brigg service with its 4 car set pulled into platform 1B at Sheffield Midland to a very full platform. Chaos struck as passengers thought they were boarding the 08.12 TPE service to Cleethorpes. After a number of announcements passengers caught the right train.
2H03 picked up passengers at Woodhouse 4, Kiveton Bridge 4 , Shireoaks 2, Worksop 32, Retford 21, Gainsborough Central 23, Kirton in Lindsey 17, Brigg 21. On leaving Brigg the rear unit was full and the front 80% full. Poor crowd control at Grimsby Town and pathing issues on the single line section between Grimsby Town and Cleethorpes resulted in a 9 minute late arrival at its destination.
Sadly after 2H03 had passed, signalling and points problems affected the Brigg Line in the Barnetby and Brigg areas.
2H00 11.14 Cleethorpes to Sheffield left Cleethorpes 9 minutes late due to pathing issues and continued to lose time until it met the points failure at Barnetby. It reached Brigg 87 minutes late and the passengers that were still waiting to catch the first southbound train were very frustrated with the lack of information as there is no way of communicating to the platforms at Brigg.
2H05 12.03 Sheffield to Cleethorpes left Brigg on time but got caught in the problems at Barnetby and arrived at Cleethorpes 26 minutes late. Again the issue with single line working between Grimsby Town and Cleethorpes did not help any recovery.
This unit formed 2H01 15.20 Cleethorpes to Sheffield which left Cleethorpes 18 minutes late and experienced more issues with signal failure at Brigg resulting in the train being 30 minutes late by the time it left Retford.
2H06 16.01 Sheffield to Cleethorpes departed Sheffield at 16.10. Again signalling issues at Brigg & and Barnetby lead to this train to leave Barnetby 15 minutes late but it managed to recover some time arriving at Cleethorpes 10 minutes late. It was greeted with a platform full of passengers.
It departed as 2H02 18.32 Cleethorpes to Sheffield 6 minutes late due to an incoming late East Midlands Trains and awaiting the departure of the 18.26 TPE service to Manchester Airport and 18.20 service to Newark North Gate. The train called additionally at Great Coates, Healing and Stallingborough to drop off passengers unable to board the previous train. Signalling problems continued at Barnetby and
Brigg. The train departed Gainsborough Central 33 minutes late.
Observations and suggestions
The Cleethorpes Armed Forces day has now become a major event in the calendar.
While the railway responded with better plans this year they were marred by signalling and point problems. I’m told there are on going point issues at Wraby Junction. In the days of a single management structure (known as British Railways) PW and signal technicians would have been on standby, possibly located in Wraby signal box. Closer co-operation between TOCs and Network Rail whereby a single management structure is established to special events such as this would be desirable.
The single line sections between Grimsby and Cleethorpes severely restricts the opportunity for recovery and a can generate consequential delays. We are aware that Network Rail would like to produce a case for doubling this line throughout.
The control of passengers was in place at Cleethorpes but was not evident at Grimsby, a station with a multitude of entrances and exits conducive to establishing a passenger flow system to control numbers on platforms.
In the evening 2H06 arriving at Bartneby 15 minutes late enabled it to connect with 2T55 EMT arrival from Lincoln and Market Rasen. In the morning there is a connection at Banetby with EMT 2T30 to Market Rasen and Lincoln. If 2H06 could be retimed to run 15 minutes later from Barnetby this would afford a good opportunity for Brigg passengers to travel Lincoln for the day.
We continually receive requests from Brigg residents for connections to Lincoln. It would also help if a Brigg to Lincoln fare could be established. At present passengers have to book the Northern and EMT sections of their journey separately as there is no though fare.
Find out more at http://grab.eavb.co.uk
Northern Rail later replied to GRaB: "The UK National UK Armed Forces event has not previously been held in Cleethorpes, but Cleethorpes has of course celebrated the Armed Forces Day in a regional event. As you may already know, Northern has a well-oiled special event planning machinery which played a very active role in the industry forum leading up to this event. A number of those meetings were multiagency and attended by the event organisers. On the day, we strengthened all our services to capacity (platform lengths permitting) and across all the operators provided a total of 14 standby buses to support the anticipated numbers of people travelling to and from the key events on Saturday."
REQUEST FOR BRIGG TO LINCOLN TRAIN FARE CHANGES
FROM BARRY COWARD, SECRETARY - GRaB, GAINSBOROUGH, RETFORD AND BRIGG RAIL AND BUS USERS' GROUP
Brigg Line Report for Saturday 25 June
The Cleethorpes Armed Forces Day event attracted crowds of over 100,000 and the railway transported a significant proportion of the visitors to and from Cleethorpes.
Meanwhile on the Brigg Line, Paul Johnson has provided a detailed report of the day’s operation by twin Pacer units offering double the normal capacity.
2H03 the 08.03 Sheffield to Cleethorpes via Brigg service with its 4 car set pulled into platform 1B at Sheffield Midland to a very full platform. Chaos struck as passengers thought they were boarding the 08.12 TPE service to Cleethorpes. After a number of announcements passengers caught the right train.
2H03 picked up passengers at Woodhouse 4, Kiveton Bridge 4 , Shireoaks 2, Worksop 32, Retford 21, Gainsborough Central 23, Kirton in Lindsey 17, Brigg 21. On leaving Brigg the rear unit was full and the front 80% full. Poor crowd control at Grimsby Town and pathing issues on the single line section between Grimsby Town and Cleethorpes resulted in a 9 minute late arrival at its destination.
Sadly after 2H03 had passed, signalling and points problems affected the Brigg Line in the Barnetby and Brigg areas.
2H00 11.14 Cleethorpes to Sheffield left Cleethorpes 9 minutes late due to pathing issues and continued to lose time until it met the points failure at Barnetby. It reached Brigg 87 minutes late and the passengers that were still waiting to catch the first southbound train were very frustrated with the lack of information as there is no way of communicating to the platforms at Brigg.
2H05 12.03 Sheffield to Cleethorpes left Brigg on time but got caught in the problems at Barnetby and arrived at Cleethorpes 26 minutes late. Again the issue with single line working between Grimsby Town and Cleethorpes did not help any recovery.
This unit formed 2H01 15.20 Cleethorpes to Sheffield which left Cleethorpes 18 minutes late and experienced more issues with signal failure at Brigg resulting in the train being 30 minutes late by the time it left Retford.
2H06 16.01 Sheffield to Cleethorpes departed Sheffield at 16.10. Again signalling issues at Brigg & and Barnetby lead to this train to leave Barnetby 15 minutes late but it managed to recover some time arriving at Cleethorpes 10 minutes late. It was greeted with a platform full of passengers.
It departed as 2H02 18.32 Cleethorpes to Sheffield 6 minutes late due to an incoming late East Midlands Trains and awaiting the departure of the 18.26 TPE service to Manchester Airport and 18.20 service to Newark North Gate. The train called additionally at Great Coates, Healing and Stallingborough to drop off passengers unable to board the previous train. Signalling problems continued at Barnetby and
Brigg. The train departed Gainsborough Central 33 minutes late.
Observations and suggestions
The Cleethorpes Armed Forces day has now become a major event in the calendar.
While the railway responded with better plans this year they were marred by signalling and point problems. I’m told there are on going point issues at Wraby Junction. In the days of a single management structure (known as British Railways) PW and signal technicians would have been on standby, possibly located in Wraby signal box. Closer co-operation between TOCs and Network Rail whereby a single management structure is established to special events such as this would be desirable.
The single line sections between Grimsby and Cleethorpes severely restricts the opportunity for recovery and a can generate consequential delays. We are aware that Network Rail would like to produce a case for doubling this line throughout.
The control of passengers was in place at Cleethorpes but was not evident at Grimsby, a station with a multitude of entrances and exits conducive to establishing a passenger flow system to control numbers on platforms.
In the evening 2H06 arriving at Bartneby 15 minutes late enabled it to connect with 2T55 EMT arrival from Lincoln and Market Rasen. In the morning there is a connection at Banetby with EMT 2T30 to Market Rasen and Lincoln. If 2H06 could be retimed to run 15 minutes later from Barnetby this would afford a good opportunity for Brigg passengers to travel Lincoln for the day.
We continually receive requests from Brigg residents for connections to Lincoln. It would also help if a Brigg to Lincoln fare could be established. At present passengers have to book the Northern and EMT sections of their journey separately as there is no though fare.
Find out more at http://grab.eavb.co.uk
Northern Rail later replied to GRaB: "The UK National UK Armed Forces event has not previously been held in Cleethorpes, but Cleethorpes has of course celebrated the Armed Forces Day in a regional event. As you may already know, Northern has a well-oiled special event planning machinery which played a very active role in the industry forum leading up to this event. A number of those meetings were multiagency and attended by the event organisers. On the day, we strengthened all our services to capacity (platform lengths permitting) and across all the operators provided a total of 14 standby buses to support the anticipated numbers of people travelling to and from the key events on Saturday."
Brigg Line Report for Saturday 25 June
The Cleethorpes Armed Forces Day event attracted crowds of over 100,000 and the railway transported a significant proportion of the visitors to and from Cleethorpes.
Meanwhile on the Brigg Line, Paul Johnson has provided a detailed report of the day’s operation by twin Pacer units offering double the normal capacity.
2H03 the 08.03 Sheffield to Cleethorpes via Brigg service with its 4 car set pulled into platform 1B at Sheffield Midland to a very full platform. Chaos struck as passengers thought they were boarding the 08.12 TPE service to Cleethorpes. After a number of announcements passengers caught the right train.
2H03 picked up passengers at Woodhouse 4, Kiveton Bridge 4 , Shireoaks 2, Worksop 32, Retford 21, Gainsborough Central 23, Kirton in Lindsey 17, Brigg 21. On leaving Brigg the rear unit was full and the front 80% full. Poor crowd control at Grimsby Town and pathing issues on the single line section between Grimsby Town and Cleethorpes resulted in a 9 minute late arrival at its destination.
Sadly after 2H03 had passed, signalling and points problems affected the Brigg Line in the Barnetby and Brigg areas.
2H00 11.14 Cleethorpes to Sheffield left Cleethorpes 9 minutes late due to pathing issues and continued to lose time until it met the points failure at Barnetby. It reached Brigg 87 minutes late and the passengers that were still waiting to catch the first southbound train were very frustrated with the lack of information as there is no way of communicating to the platforms at Brigg.
2H05 12.03 Sheffield to Cleethorpes left Brigg on time but got caught in the problems at Barnetby and arrived at Cleethorpes 26 minutes late. Again the issue with single line working between Grimsby Town and Cleethorpes did not help any recovery.
This unit formed 2H01 15.20 Cleethorpes to Sheffield which left Cleethorpes 18 minutes late and experienced more issues with signal failure at Brigg resulting in the train being 30 minutes late by the time it left Retford.
2H06 16.01 Sheffield to Cleethorpes departed Sheffield at 16.10. Again signalling issues at Brigg & and Barnetby lead to this train to leave Barnetby 15 minutes late but it managed to recover some time arriving at Cleethorpes 10 minutes late. It was greeted with a platform full of passengers.
It departed as 2H02 18.32 Cleethorpes to Sheffield 6 minutes late due to an incoming late East Midlands Trains and awaiting the departure of the 18.26 TPE service to Manchester Airport and 18.20 service to Newark North Gate. The train called additionally at Great Coates, Healing and Stallingborough to drop off passengers unable to board the previous train. Signalling problems continued at Barnetby and
Brigg. The train departed Gainsborough Central 33 minutes late.
Observations and suggestions
The Cleethorpes Armed Forces day has now become a major event in the calendar.
While the railway responded with better plans this year they were marred by signalling and point problems. I’m told there are on going point issues at Wraby Junction. In the days of a single management structure (known as British Railways) PW and signal technicians would have been on standby, possibly located in Wraby signal box. Closer co-operation between TOCs and Network Rail whereby a single management structure is established to special events such as this would be desirable.
The single line sections between Grimsby and Cleethorpes severely restricts the opportunity for recovery and a can generate consequential delays. We are aware that Network Rail would like to produce a case for doubling this line throughout.
The control of passengers was in place at Cleethorpes but was not evident at Grimsby, a station with a multitude of entrances and exits conducive to establishing a passenger flow system to control numbers on platforms.
In the evening 2H06 arriving at Bartneby 15 minutes late enabled it to connect with 2T55 EMT arrival from Lincoln and Market Rasen. In the morning there is a connection at Banetby with EMT 2T30 to Market Rasen and Lincoln. If 2H06 could be retimed to run 15 minutes later from Barnetby this would afford a good opportunity for Brigg passengers to travel Lincoln for the day.
We continually receive requests from Brigg residents for connections to Lincoln. It would also help if a Brigg to Lincoln fare could be established. At present passengers have to book the Northern and EMT sections of their journey separately as there is no though fare.
Find out more at http://grab.eavb.co.uk
Northern Rail later replied to GRaB: "The UK National UK Armed Forces event has not previously been held in Cleethorpes, but Cleethorpes has of course celebrated the Armed Forces Day in a regional event. As you may already know, Northern has a well-oiled special event planning machinery which played a very active role in the industry forum leading up to this event. A number of those meetings were multiagency and attended by the event organisers. On the day, we strengthened all our services to capacity (platform lengths permitting) and across all the operators provided a total of 14 standby buses to support the anticipated numbers of people travelling to and from the key events on Saturday."
REQUEST FOR BRIGG TO LINCOLN TRAIN FARE CHANGES
FROM BARRY COWARD, SECRETARY - GRaB, GAINSBOROUGH, RETFORD AND BRIGG RAIL AND BUS USERS' GROUP
Brigg Line Report for Saturday 25 June
The Cleethorpes Armed Forces Day event attracted crowds of over 100,000 and the railway transported a significant proportion of the visitors to and from Cleethorpes.
Meanwhile on the Brigg Line, Paul Johnson has provided a detailed report of the day’s operation by twin Pacer units offering double the normal capacity.
2H03 the 08.03 Sheffield to Cleethorpes via Brigg service with its 4 car set pulled into platform 1B at Sheffield Midland to a very full platform. Chaos struck as passengers thought they were boarding the 08.12 TPE service to Cleethorpes. After a number of announcements passengers caught the right train.
2H03 picked up passengers at Woodhouse 4, Kiveton Bridge 4 , Shireoaks 2, Worksop 32, Retford 21, Gainsborough Central 23, Kirton in Lindsey 17, Brigg 21. On leaving Brigg the rear unit was full and the front 80% full. Poor crowd control at Grimsby Town and pathing issues on the single line section between Grimsby Town and Cleethorpes resulted in a 9 minute late arrival at its destination.
Sadly after 2H03 had passed, signalling and points problems affected the Brigg Line in the Barnetby and Brigg areas.
2H00 11.14 Cleethorpes to Sheffield left Cleethorpes 9 minutes late due to pathing issues and continued to lose time until it met the points failure at Barnetby. It reached Brigg 87 minutes late and the passengers that were still waiting to catch the first southbound train were very frustrated with the lack of information as there is no way of communicating to the platforms at Brigg.
2H05 12.03 Sheffield to Cleethorpes left Brigg on time but got caught in the problems at Barnetby and arrived at Cleethorpes 26 minutes late. Again the issue with single line working between Grimsby Town and Cleethorpes did not help any recovery.
This unit formed 2H01 15.20 Cleethorpes to Sheffield which left Cleethorpes 18 minutes late and experienced more issues with signal failure at Brigg resulting in the train being 30 minutes late by the time it left Retford.
2H06 16.01 Sheffield to Cleethorpes departed Sheffield at 16.10. Again signalling issues at Brigg & and Barnetby lead to this train to leave Barnetby 15 minutes late but it managed to recover some time arriving at Cleethorpes 10 minutes late. It was greeted with a platform full of passengers.
It departed as 2H02 18.32 Cleethorpes to Sheffield 6 minutes late due to an incoming late East Midlands Trains and awaiting the departure of the 18.26 TPE service to Manchester Airport and 18.20 service to Newark North Gate. The train called additionally at Great Coates, Healing and Stallingborough to drop off passengers unable to board the previous train. Signalling problems continued at Barnetby and
Brigg. The train departed Gainsborough Central 33 minutes late.
Observations and suggestions
The Cleethorpes Armed Forces day has now become a major event in the calendar.
While the railway responded with better plans this year they were marred by signalling and point problems. I’m told there are on going point issues at Wraby Junction. In the days of a single management structure (known as British Railways) PW and signal technicians would have been on standby, possibly located in Wraby signal box. Closer co-operation between TOCs and Network Rail whereby a single management structure is established to special events such as this would be desirable.
The single line sections between Grimsby and Cleethorpes severely restricts the opportunity for recovery and a can generate consequential delays. We are aware that Network Rail would like to produce a case for doubling this line throughout.
The control of passengers was in place at Cleethorpes but was not evident at Grimsby, a station with a multitude of entrances and exits conducive to establishing a passenger flow system to control numbers on platforms.
In the evening 2H06 arriving at Bartneby 15 minutes late enabled it to connect with 2T55 EMT arrival from Lincoln and Market Rasen. In the morning there is a connection at Banetby with EMT 2T30 to Market Rasen and Lincoln. If 2H06 could be retimed to run 15 minutes later from Barnetby this would afford a good opportunity for Brigg passengers to travel Lincoln for the day.
We continually receive requests from Brigg residents for connections to Lincoln. It would also help if a Brigg to Lincoln fare could be established. At present passengers have to book the Northern and EMT sections of their journey separately as there is no though fare.
Find out more at http://grab.eavb.co.uk
Northern Rail later replied to GRaB: "The UK National UK Armed Forces event has not previously been held in Cleethorpes, but Cleethorpes has of course celebrated the Armed Forces Day in a regional event. As you may already know, Northern has a well-oiled special event planning machinery which played a very active role in the industry forum leading up to this event. A number of those meetings were multiagency and attended by the event organisers. On the day, we strengthened all our services to capacity (platform lengths permitting) and across all the operators provided a total of 14 standby buses to support the anticipated numbers of people travelling to and from the key events on Saturday."
Brigg Line Report for Saturday 25 June
The Cleethorpes Armed Forces Day event attracted crowds of over 100,000 and the railway transported a significant proportion of the visitors to and from Cleethorpes.
Meanwhile on the Brigg Line, Paul Johnson has provided a detailed report of the day’s operation by twin Pacer units offering double the normal capacity.
2H03 the 08.03 Sheffield to Cleethorpes via Brigg service with its 4 car set pulled into platform 1B at Sheffield Midland to a very full platform. Chaos struck as passengers thought they were boarding the 08.12 TPE service to Cleethorpes. After a number of announcements passengers caught the right train.
2H03 picked up passengers at Woodhouse 4, Kiveton Bridge 4 , Shireoaks 2, Worksop 32, Retford 21, Gainsborough Central 23, Kirton in Lindsey 17, Brigg 21. On leaving Brigg the rear unit was full and the front 80% full. Poor crowd control at Grimsby Town and pathing issues on the single line section between Grimsby Town and Cleethorpes resulted in a 9 minute late arrival at its destination.
Sadly after 2H03 had passed, signalling and points problems affected the Brigg Line in the Barnetby and Brigg areas.
2H00 11.14 Cleethorpes to Sheffield left Cleethorpes 9 minutes late due to pathing issues and continued to lose time until it met the points failure at Barnetby. It reached Brigg 87 minutes late and the passengers that were still waiting to catch the first southbound train were very frustrated with the lack of information as there is no way of communicating to the platforms at Brigg.
2H05 12.03 Sheffield to Cleethorpes left Brigg on time but got caught in the problems at Barnetby and arrived at Cleethorpes 26 minutes late. Again the issue with single line working between Grimsby Town and Cleethorpes did not help any recovery.
This unit formed 2H01 15.20 Cleethorpes to Sheffield which left Cleethorpes 18 minutes late and experienced more issues with signal failure at Brigg resulting in the train being 30 minutes late by the time it left Retford.
2H06 16.01 Sheffield to Cleethorpes departed Sheffield at 16.10. Again signalling issues at Brigg & and Barnetby lead to this train to leave Barnetby 15 minutes late but it managed to recover some time arriving at Cleethorpes 10 minutes late. It was greeted with a platform full of passengers.
It departed as 2H02 18.32 Cleethorpes to Sheffield 6 minutes late due to an incoming late East Midlands Trains and awaiting the departure of the 18.26 TPE service to Manchester Airport and 18.20 service to Newark North Gate. The train called additionally at Great Coates, Healing and Stallingborough to drop off passengers unable to board the previous train. Signalling problems continued at Barnetby and
Brigg. The train departed Gainsborough Central 33 minutes late.
Observations and suggestions
The Cleethorpes Armed Forces day has now become a major event in the calendar.
While the railway responded with better plans this year they were marred by signalling and point problems. I’m told there are on going point issues at Wraby Junction. In the days of a single management structure (known as British Railways) PW and signal technicians would have been on standby, possibly located in Wraby signal box. Closer co-operation between TOCs and Network Rail whereby a single management structure is established to special events such as this would be desirable.
The single line sections between Grimsby and Cleethorpes severely restricts the opportunity for recovery and a can generate consequential delays. We are aware that Network Rail would like to produce a case for doubling this line throughout.
The control of passengers was in place at Cleethorpes but was not evident at Grimsby, a station with a multitude of entrances and exits conducive to establishing a passenger flow system to control numbers on platforms.
In the evening 2H06 arriving at Bartneby 15 minutes late enabled it to connect with 2T55 EMT arrival from Lincoln and Market Rasen. In the morning there is a connection at Banetby with EMT 2T30 to Market Rasen and Lincoln. If 2H06 could be retimed to run 15 minutes later from Barnetby this would afford a good opportunity for Brigg passengers to travel Lincoln for the day.
We continually receive requests from Brigg residents for connections to Lincoln. It would also help if a Brigg to Lincoln fare could be established. At present passengers have to book the Northern and EMT sections of their journey separately as there is no though fare.
Find out more at http://grab.eavb.co.uk
Northern Rail later replied to GRaB: "The UK National UK Armed Forces event has not previously been held in Cleethorpes, but Cleethorpes has of course celebrated the Armed Forces Day in a regional event. As you may already know, Northern has a well-oiled special event planning machinery which played a very active role in the industry forum leading up to this event. A number of those meetings were multiagency and attended by the event organisers. On the day, we strengthened all our services to capacity (platform lengths permitting) and across all the operators provided a total of 14 standby buses to support the anticipated numbers of people travelling to and from the key events on Saturday."
BRIGG PLANNING CHIEFS RE-ELECTED
They were returned to office for the 2016/17 council year during the first committee meeting to be held since the town council's AGM. The committee met last night (Monday, June 27).
The Planning and Environment Committee, which meets in the Angel Suite, is consulted on all planning applications submitted within the town boundaries and about some others from neighbouring parishes.
The committee can pass on comments and recommendations to North Lincolnshire Council, which is the local planning authority and makes decisions on all applications submitted for Brigg and district.
Agendas for meetings of the Planning and Environment Committee are posted in advance on Brigg Blog and all sessions are open to interested members of the public.
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| Coun Donald Campbell, vice-chairman |
BRIGG GREEN ABOUT TO MAKE THE CUT
Background work continues to enable Brigg Town Council to take on the Millennium Green, off Elwes Street, originally managed by a trust.
The Millennium Green was a Year 2000 project to mark the milestone switch from the 20th to the 21st century. It is a tranquil spot, with seating, near the Old River Ancholme, which people can visit to picnic, eat lunchtime sandwiches, or just sit and contemplate their lot in life.
While legal work progresses, Brigg Town Council is looking into getting a "one-off cut" of the grass undertaken at a time of year when it grows most rapidly. Especially when the weather is wet, as it has been of late.
Our picture was taken some time ago by Ken Harrison and shows some of the seating available to the public.
BRIGG PEOPLE URGED TO NOMINATE COMMUNITY CHAMPION
FROM KIRSTY WESTFIELD, NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL
Nominate your Community Champion for the fifth Community Champion Awards taking place on Thursday 24 November at The Baths Hall and let them be recognised for their achievements.
Do you know an individual or group that deserves an award:
- For the time they have dedicated to volunteering?
- For their contribution to the health and wellbeing of the community?
- To recognise their personal achievements in overcoming barriers or excelling in a sport or the arts?
- For their work in the local community?
- For being a true inspiration to others?
There are 22 awards. For more information or to make a nomination visit: www.northlincs.gov.uk/champion . For a nomination form call the Sport, Leisure and Culture Team on 01724 297270 or email community.recreation@northlincs.gov.uk
The closing date for nominations is 18 September 2016.
Winners will receive a trophy and certificate, and runners-up will receive a certificate.
Sue Stow the 2015 winner for Outstanding Achievement Award (Adult) has been a foster carer since 1984. She has given over 30 years of commitment and dedication to caring for some of the most vulnerable, emotional, challenging and wonderful children and young people of North Lincolnshire. Sue said:
“It’s a way of life; I’ve done it all those years. I love it and I don’t know what else I would do.”
Coun John Briggs, Cabinet Member for Commercial Enterprise, said: “Preparations are well underway for this year’s Community Champion Awards. Now in its fifth year it is great to see our communities pulling together to recognise those people and groups who go out of their way to achieve great things and help others.
“It is truly humbling to read the nomination forms as there are some extremely wonderful people in North Lincolnshire that go out of their way to do things for others or achieve to the best of their ability. I’m sure there are plenty of stories and achievements out there still to be told.
“If you know someone who deserves to be awarded, make sure you nominate them. Whether it’s for a personal achievement, inspiration to others, work they have done to help their local community or volunteered their services for a good cause.
“The awards are about celebrating the champions of North Lincolnshire.”
Monday, June 27, 2016
BLUE SKY SAYS E.L.O. TO BRIGG BUNTING
Here's some of the colourful bunting provided in Brigg town centre following a decision taken by the Town Council.
We think it contrasts nicely in our picture with the blue sky above.
Perhaps our camera work was inspired by watching TV footage of the Glastonbury Festival yesterday, including our old favourite Mr Blue Sky.
BRIGG PUB ENTERTAINMENT
Rockin Outlaws will do likewise at the Bridge Street hostelry on Sunday, July 10, from 2pm.
HIBALDSTOW COMMUNITY EVENT
BRIGG PHOTOGRAPHER FINDS WATER FEATURE FEW HAVE SEEN
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Snitterby Waterfall - upstream from Brandy Wharf.
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Brigg Blog recently signalled our intention to get some pictures of Snitterby Waterfall - a very interesting but little known and perhaps slightly WEIR-D feature on our local waterway.
The intrepid Ken Harrison beat us to it by mounting his own expedition to the upper reaches of the Ancholme and came back with some prize specimens of the photographic kind.Proof, if proof were needed, that Snitterby Waterfall does exist - even though few Brigg Blog followers will have seen it.
Ken tells us it is the confluence of the River Rase with the southern reaches of the River Ancholme.
Here are his helpful directions...
On the Waddingham-Brandy Wharf road go to 'Clock House' junction, signposted Snitterby Carr. (From Brandy Wharf the road junction is on the left.)
Follow the straight, narrow, tarmacked lane to Snitterby Bridge over the River Ancholme.
The weir can been heard from some distance.
Use discretion by choosing either the public footpath (somewhat overgrown) alongside the private track leading to Bridge Farm, or by crossing the bridge to the east side of the Ancholme and follow the grassed farm track for about 150m to 'Snitterby Waterfall'.
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River Rase on the left, River Ancholme on the right.
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The River Ancholme looking south from Snitterby Bridge. Middle distance on the left is the junction (Snitterby Waterfall) with the River Rase. Far distance: the Ancholme's Harlem Hill Lock.
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BRIGG PEOPLE CAN HAVE THEIR SAY ON GREATER LINCOLNSHIRE DEVOLUTION
FROM NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL
Launched today (Monday 27 June) the consultation will run for six weeks, closing on 8 August at 5pm.
Ten local authorities, from the Humber to the Wash, have joined together to devolve some powers, responsibilities and funding from Government to Greater Lincolnshire. This means more decisions on public services would be made locally, rather than nationally.
If all ten councils sign up to this, some changes would happen. A 'mayoral combined authority' would be established. The authority would be made up of elected councillors from the ten councils and a representative from the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership. The authority would be chaired by the directly elected mayor, chosen by Greater Lincolnshire residents.
The combined authority would not replace existing councils or affect the services they already provide. It would only be responsible for the new powers and funding devolved from central Government, which include transport, housing, skills-training and flood risk management.
Under the deal an additional £450m over the next 30 years (£15m per year) would be provided for investment in housing and infrastructure. It could also help to develop a better approach to skills training provision and criminal justice services in the area.
The consultation also seeks views from the community on whether, if a mayoral combined authority was established, they would want to see the role of mayor combined with that of Police and Crime Commissioner if it reduced administrative costs.
For the roles to be combined there would need to be a change made by Government to the Police and Crime Commissioner boundaries, as currently the Greater Lincolnshire area is served by both the Lincolnshire and Humberside commissioners.
We want your views on the scheme for the establishment of a mayoral combined authority for Greater Lincolnshire.
Visit www.northlincs.gov.uk/devolution to have your say or pick up a consultation form and read the supporting information at main council buildings, leisure centres, libraries, local links, community wellbeing hubs and cultural venues. Frequently asked questions, along with other useful information, are available online.
Baroness Liz Redfern (pictured), Leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “We have a great opportunity to be part of a major deal that would see more business opportunities, jobs, investment and new homes. It would mean additional money, greater powers and responsibilities coming to the Greater Lincolnshire area by all councils working together for the benefit of the region.
“For this to happen, a mayoral combined authority would need to be created overseen by a directly elected mayor. We are now asking for residents views on the scheme to help shape the way decisions are made in the future. Please make sure you share your views and complete the survey. It is vital that residents have their say on the proposals.
“The combined authority would be a greater force that would speed up decisions and deliver what is needed locally.”
The consultation closes on 8 August at 5pm. Responses will be reviewed before each council will then have to formally agree the deal later this year.
The councils are:
- North Lincolnshire Council (unitary)
- West Lindsey District Council
- North East Lincolnshire (unitary)
- Lincolnshire County
- North Kesteven District Council
- Boston Borough
- South Holland District Council
- South Kesteven District Council
- City of Lincoln
- East Lindsey District
BRIGG EXPECTS EVERY ENGLISHMAN TO DO HIS DUTY
Admiral Lord Nelson, hero of the Battle of Trafalgar, famously suggested that England expected every man to do his duty.
He was talking about sailors, but His Lordship's instruction might also be applied to Roy Hodgson's foot soldiers doing battle in France tonight!
BRIGG ROAD DELAYS: IS YOUR JOURNEY REALLY NECESSARY?
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| The problem area on the A18 - the Water's Edge housing estate entrance, just outside Brigg. |
Traffic (9am) is gridlocked. There are queues from the Monument back beyond the level crossing on the A1084, Bigby Road and Bigby High Road, and well down Wrawby Road.
We think the cause is repair work near the leisure centre.
Before setting off in the car towards the town centre this morning, consider whether it might be quicker to leave the vehicle where it is and walk!
10am: Traffic flows have improved along Barnard Avenue, Wrawby Road and Bigby Road but vehicles heading towards Scawby Brook are still being held up because the A18 has been reduced to only one lane, controlled by temporary traffic lights. This is because Anglian Water is working at the top of the entry road to/from the Waters Edge housing estate. If you are heading west out of town, our advice remains to allow extra time for your journey.
2pm: Work still going on near the junction, footpath still closed but the temporary traffic lights have now been removed, so the A18 has both carriageways operating as normal.
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| Vehicles stopped at the temporary traffic lights, just over the bridge in Scawby Brook. |
BRIGG HOMES LOSE WATER SUPPLY
Many households in Brigg were left without water for a time yesterday (Sunday, June 26).
There was no advance warning.
We were one of those who made an early evening call to report the problem.
Meanwhile, a check of the Anglian Water website showed "customer reported leak" near Ancholme Leisure Centre.
Even homes a mile from there, like ours, lost their supply.
By the time our call reached the top of the queue for attention, engineers had the water back on in our part of town. And we were told that all affected homes would have theirs restored within the hour.
Anglian Water tendered apologies.
There was no advance warning.
We were one of those who made an early evening call to report the problem.
Meanwhile, a check of the Anglian Water website showed "customer reported leak" near Ancholme Leisure Centre.
Even homes a mile from there, like ours, lost their supply.
By the time our call reached the top of the queue for attention, engineers had the water back on in our part of town. And we were told that all affected homes would have theirs restored within the hour.
Anglian Water tendered apologies.
Sunday, June 26, 2016
ENGLAND v ICELAND - BRIGG CLASH
Hundreds of football followers in Brigg will be watching TV coverage of England v Iceland in the first knockout stage of Euro 2016.
There are England flags flying at various points around the town ahead of tomorrow's game, which kicks off at 8pm.
ITV is screening the tie from France and coverage starts at 7pm with pre-match chat.
Some years ago we went to Brigg Town FC's Hawthorns clubhouse to watch coverage of an important England game.
England were winning when we nipped out to answer the call of nature but our footballers had shot themselves in the foot by the time we got back to our seat.
Surely there won't be a repeat against tournament 'minnows' Iceland tomorrow night!
Brigg Blog will be on official duties in the Angel Suite, covering two Brigg Town Council meetings.
The Planning & Environment Committee session starts at 6.45pm. The Town Council's June meeting then follows from 7.15pm.
Both meetings are open to interested members of the public.
The odds of the council meeting finishing in time for everyone involved to get home for kick-off are worse than Iceland's currently quoted 12/1 to succeed against Roy's boys!
- Beer already chilling in the fridge at home?
- Going to a Brigg bar showing TV coverage?
There are England flags flying at various points around the town ahead of tomorrow's game, which kicks off at 8pm.
ITV is screening the tie from France and coverage starts at 7pm with pre-match chat.
Some years ago we went to Brigg Town FC's Hawthorns clubhouse to watch coverage of an important England game.
England were winning when we nipped out to answer the call of nature but our footballers had shot themselves in the foot by the time we got back to our seat.
Surely there won't be a repeat against tournament 'minnows' Iceland tomorrow night!
Brigg Blog will be on official duties in the Angel Suite, covering two Brigg Town Council meetings.
The Planning & Environment Committee session starts at 6.45pm. The Town Council's June meeting then follows from 7.15pm.
Both meetings are open to interested members of the public.
The odds of the council meeting finishing in time for everyone involved to get home for kick-off are worse than Iceland's currently quoted 12/1 to succeed against Roy's boys!
COULD BRIGG DO WHAT BROUGHTON DOES?
Plenty of Brigg people will make the short journey to Broughton recreation ground DN20 0AB on Sunday, July 10 to enjoy the 71st Broughton Show, offering varied entertainment.
Find out all you need to know here...
Brigg could certainly do with something similar but, of course, it would take a great deal of organising.
We recall enjoyable family days on the recreaton ground staged by a group from the Springbank estate a few years ago and also the special event held on the Rec to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, which was enjoyed by hundreds of people of all ages.
Then there were the communal firework displays that used to be held every November.
In terms of an annual family show, it seems a shame that Brigg can't do what our neighbouring town does so well.
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Brigg could certainly do with something similar but, of course, it would take a great deal of organising.
We recall enjoyable family days on the recreaton ground staged by a group from the Springbank estate a few years ago and also the special event held on the Rec to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, which was enjoyed by hundreds of people of all ages.
Then there were the communal firework displays that used to be held every November.
In terms of an annual family show, it seems a shame that Brigg can't do what our neighbouring town does so well.
TASTY COMMUNITY EVENT IN BRIGG
Everyone is welcome at a Brigg bring & buy with strawberries and scones
It is to be held on Tuesday, June 28, from 10am to noon, at the Brigg Community Cafe.
It is located in the Youth Centre on Grammar School Road.
It is to be held on Tuesday, June 28, from 10am to noon, at the Brigg Community Cafe.
It is located in the Youth Centre on Grammar School Road.
BRIGG LITTER PICK COMING UP
There will be another litter pick in Brigg this coming weekend.
It is part of a national initiative to Litter Pick for the Queen, to mark her 90th birthday.
Part 2 of Brigg's contribution will take place on Saturday, July 2, starting at 10am.
Those interested in helping should meet up at the Bandstand in the Market Place.
Equipment will be provided.
It is part of a national initiative to Litter Pick for the Queen, to mark her 90th birthday.
Part 2 of Brigg's contribution will take place on Saturday, July 2, starting at 10am.
Those interested in helping should meet up at the Bandstand in the Market Place.
Equipment will be provided.
WET WEATHER COSTS BRIGG TOWN CRICKETERS
Invited by their Lincoln opponents to bat first at Brocklesby Park, Brigg posted 154 which included 56 at the top of the order from Jack Richards (PICTURED), plus a helpful 29 extras.
Brigg were bowled out in the 43rd over, meaning Lindum's innings after tea was extended to 47 overs. However, only 10 were possible because of the conditions, with Lindum reduced to 30 for four before the game was abandoned.
The early damage was done by Tom Brock, with three for 12, and Phil Dewfall, one for 16.
Had Brigg managed to bowl out Lindum they would have collected 20 points. However, as the game could not be completed they collected only eight, dropping them down the table to fourth place.
Marshalls are top with 132pts, Lindum 3rds have 98pts, Old Lincolnians 2nds 97pts and Brigg 96pts. However, Brigg have games in hand on two of the teams above them.
Town have won four, lost one and had two league games washed out.
There's another home game this Saturday (July 2) when Brigg's opponents will be Scunthorpe Town 3rds, who currently prop up the table, having won only one match.
Saturday, June 25, 2016
AIR RAID SIREN WARNED BRIGG FOR FIRST TIME AFTER WAR BROKE OUT
It was while I was swimming at Castlethorpe Bridge that my mother came along the tow path to fetch me home because the Germans had invaded Poland. Perhaps she thought Brigg would be singled out for immediate aerial attack.
We knew of course that war was imminent; I think it was in March 1939 (but it may have been September 1938) that every man, woman and child in Britain was given a gas-mask and I remember going to Glebe Road school to get mine. When school broke up for the summer holidays in July 1939 Headmaster Daughton told the assembled boys that he believed in "the power of prayer" and asked us all to pray for peace. On Sunday September 3rd at 11.00 a.m. we gathered round the radio to hear Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain tell us that we were at war with Germany. Our neighbours Horace West and his sister Mary came to listen as their radio needed a new battery and the sight of their anxious faces is one of my most enduring memories.
In the early hours of Monday 4 September the air raid warning siren sounded; we got out of bed and dressed and went downstairs. Mother's reaction was to make a cup of tea; I cannot recall how long it was before the "All clear" siren sounded and we all went back to bed. It was this warning that caused Great Grandma Richardson to go downstairs and die in her chair. It later transpired that the warning was a false alarm; in fact it was several months before bombing started in earnest although a few bombs were dropped near the Forth Bridge in Scotland and at the naval base, Scapa Flow, in the Orkney Islands north of Scotland.
Later mother took a more optimistic view when the siren sounded, reasoning that the chance of a bomb falling near her was very remote and so she stayed in bed.
Similarly, not much fighting occurred in France where the British Expeditionary Force was sent soon after the war started. Conscription of young men had started in about March 1939, so there were few trained conscripts and the men that went to France were mainly regular soldiers and reservists. Reservists were men who had served as regulars in the armed forces and had then had accepted a retaining fee to stay on as a reserve. Reservists were mobilised a day or two before the war broke out.
The air force carried out raids over Germany early in the war, but instead of dropping bombs they dropped leaflets urging the German populace to turn against their Nazi masters. The period from September 1939 to 1940 became known as the "phoney war" because so little happened in Britain, Germany or France.
By contrast, the war at sea started almost from Day One. The Athenia, a ship carrying lots of children to what their well-to-do parents thought would be safety in America, was torpedoed with considerable loss of life. A German submarine managed to get through the defences at Scapa Flow and sink the battleship Resolution, and in November came the cheering news that the German pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee had been destroyed off Montevideo in Uruguay by the cruisers Exeter, Ajax and Achilles. The Achilles was a ship of the New Zealand navy. The Graf Spee had already sunk many merchant ships and the crew taken prisoner were put into a ship called the Altmark. I cannot recall how this ship came to be in a Norwegian fiord, but while it was there it was boarded by men from HMS Cossack and the prisoners were taken back to England.
This story seems to be degenerating into a History of World War II. Winston Churchill covered that in about 5 volumes so I will not compete against him but get back to the original purpose of this magnum opus.
Mention of the Wests reminds me that I have not chronicled our move from 5 Princes Street to 4 Redcombe Lane. This took place, I think, in 1938. I know we were still in Princes Street when the Glebe Road headmaster came round in about mid-1937 to tell us brother Ken had passed the scholarship exam for the Grammar School and that we had been there quite a time when the war came. I do not know why we moved, but perhaps the new house was marginally better than the old. It had a separate kitchen and there were three bedrooms on the first floor. At Princes Street we kids had to climb two flights of stairs to our attic bedroom. The front door did not open directly on to the street; there was a fenced area about the size of two table tops between the house and the pavement. One advantage was that it was much nearer to school. An old man had lived there alone for several years and the house was filthy. The owner, Mr Clark, gave my parents two rent free weeks in recognition of the amount of work they put in to clean the place up.
Unlike Princes Street, which did not have a square centimetre of soil, we had a back garden and a pigsty. The copper for washing clothes was not in the back yard but in the kitchen which meant that on wash days the house was filled with steam. Toilet facilities were as primitive as those in Princes Street. The house was very dark; the window in the living room faced north and kitchen window looked to the west. Any Southern Hemisphere readers are reminded that in England it is the north side of a house which never gets any sun. The house was at the west end of a block of four; that was why we had no windows facing east to the morning sun.
Further memories from Cliff to come on Brigg Blog
BRIGG WHEELBARROW RACE - A SUMMER FAVOURITE
The annual Brigg Wheelbarrow Race proved popular over many years, but clearly involved a lot of organisation and stewarding. Is there any chance of it returning to the Brigg events calendar?
These pictures from our archive were taken outside the Black Bull, which has now been transformed into Dexters.
Back in the 1980s there was a barrel-rolling competition between teams representing different pubs in Brigg. Do you remember it?
BRIGG BLOG SEES RED
Walking through Brigg town centre the other night we wish we'd been carrying a red flag.
This would be a very appropriate way to lead the vehicles you see driving along Wrawby Street - within the pedestrian area.
In the very early days of motoring, a man (or woman) had to walk ahead to warn folk that a car was coming their way.
They did it with trains, too, well into the 1960s, in UK docks and harbours where lines were built into the road surface. Steam locos being noisy, they gave plenty of warning to those on foot, but the red flag system still had to be employed.
Every so often, Brigg Blog returns to the thorny topic of vehicles being driven into the pedestrianised area but we never hear of motorists being made to cough up cash penalties for contravening the rules.
Cyclists are another issue - machines often being ridden faster than cars in the town centre are being driven!
Sadly, when we observed two police officers on patrol in the Market Place recently, there were no cars or bikes about. Had there been, would any action have been taken?
We still aren't clear whether enforcement of the pedestrian zone is down to council patrols, the police... or both. And what about all that CCTV footage taken by cameras positioned at various locations in the town centre.
This would be a very appropriate way to lead the vehicles you see driving along Wrawby Street - within the pedestrian area.
In the very early days of motoring, a man (or woman) had to walk ahead to warn folk that a car was coming their way.
They did it with trains, too, well into the 1960s, in UK docks and harbours where lines were built into the road surface. Steam locos being noisy, they gave plenty of warning to those on foot, but the red flag system still had to be employed.
Every so often, Brigg Blog returns to the thorny topic of vehicles being driven into the pedestrianised area but we never hear of motorists being made to cough up cash penalties for contravening the rules.
Cyclists are another issue - machines often being ridden faster than cars in the town centre are being driven!
Sadly, when we observed two police officers on patrol in the Market Place recently, there were no cars or bikes about. Had there been, would any action have been taken?
We still aren't clear whether enforcement of the pedestrian zone is down to council patrols, the police... or both. And what about all that CCTV footage taken by cameras positioned at various locations in the town centre.