Tuesday, December 29, 2020

BRIGG REC RULED OUT FOR FIREWORK DISPLAY'S RETURN: ANY OTHER SUGGESTIONS?


Brigg Blog received a rapid reply to our recent post in which we suggested now might be the time to try and reintroduce our town's once-popular early November firework displays at the Recreation Ground in early November- such well-attended community events having been discontinued some time back.
An official of a local group now tells us they tried to resurrect the event a couple of years ago "but parking is a barrier - along with less space on the field now with the hockey pitches and building."
The former refers to the 'Blue Astro' all-weather facility provided by North Linccolnshire Council on one of the well-established grass football pitches, and the latter to the large changing room block (with community room) which replaced the Glanford authority's smaller building of the early 1980s.
This reply set Brigg Blog thinking about other possible locations for a firework display, and we stress the word 'possible'.
Nowhere else seems ideal. We thought (briefly) about the Vale Academy's huge playing field between Atherton Way and Redcombe Lane. But even if the headteacher and governors agreed, there could be an issue with car parking - unless special permission was granted along the length of Atherton Way for an evening event.
The former Brigg Sugar Factory sportsground, off Scawby Road in nearby Scawby Brook, has stood idle for many years and is of suitable size for a firework display, with Ancholme Leisure Centre's car park close by. However, would the current owner(s) grant permission?
Can anyone come up with a viable alternative site in Brigg? Whatever might be suggested, consultations with residents living nearby is advised.

PICTURED: Brigg Recreation Ground (courtesy of Neil Stapleton), the former Sugar Factory sportsfield & clubhouse and the Vale Academy playing field (viewed from Redcombe Lane).