Various social media posts by Brigg residents which have appeared online in the last few days prompt us to issue reminders about two important events, as there are people who are still in the dark about what's coming up.
The phrase 'in the dark' is apt because some folk don't realise that the switching on of Brigg's Christmas lights will take a different form tonight (Friday, November 27). Instead of people gathering en masse in the Market Place to watch the switch on ceremony from a temporary stage erected near the Angel, 'live stream' footage will be posted at 5pm by the Town Council which has provided a new set of lights for 2020. View full details through this link...
Secondly, the November farmers' market is going ahead and will be held tomorrow (Saturday, November 28). Details here...
The Saturday general market will be taking place nearby. North Lincolnshire Council has also confirmed the date for the pre-Christmas farmers' market as Saturday, December 19, which is worth noting down for reference.
Brigg's Coun Rob Waltham has been given the honour of switching on Scunthorpe's festive illuminations this weekend.
For the first time the lighting up of the steel town's town centre is being done virtually - at 6pm on Saturday (November 28) by Coun Waltham and pantomime star Annie Fanny who, in recent years, has graced the stage at Brigg's switch on ceremonies.
Coun Waltham, as the Leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “It has been a challenging year, but coming together, even virtually, can help our families, friends and communities enter the festive spirit and spread some happiness.”
PICTURED: Previous Christmas lights and a December farmers' market.