The Briggensians' Association 2018 summer sports reunion cricket match at Sir John Nelthope School in Brigg proved enjoyable. A team of Old Boys played The School in a traditional fixture originally established in the 1920s when Brigg Grammar School was still providing secondary education. Brigg Blog was very disappointed to have to decline an invitation to take part, as we had to be at a very important cricket league meeting elsewhere. We are delighted to see this traditional fixture continue for another year. PICTURES AND REPORT FROM JON TAYLOR
We played the old boys cricket match - the first old boys' game on our new pitch. The old boys - Nick Beacock, David Baggott, David Willey, Tony Beel, Paul Neal, Simon Dixon, Liam Redmond, Mark Dawson, Adam Dunderdale and Kieran Brooker - won the toss and put the young boys in to bat. The young boys scored 59 in a total of 14 overs with a notable performance from the Year 7 student Matthew Oades, who scored 22 before being run out on the final ball of the innings. The early wickets of George Thomas and Owen Dunderdale had gone for 1 and 4. Captain Tom Donnelly scored 8 before being bowled by Baggott, Brett Howden scored 5 and a late cameo performance by Alex Smith, including 2 fours and a six, took the young boys to their total. The old boys managed to reach their target in the 12th over. David Baggott hit 3 sixes in gaining 19 before retirement. Tony Beel was run out without scoring by a very sharp throw from Owen Dunderdale. Opener Dixon scored 12 in singles, Willey scored 4, Brooker (Caistor's first team captain) scored 14 and Redmond also scored a quick 14. All those who turned up had a fantastic evening. I would once again like to thank Brigg Biomass for the grant we received for the new pitch and the contribution made from the Briggensians' Association. I would also like to thank Helen Annis for helping write the bid. PICTURED ABOVE: Old Boys' captain/team organiser Nick Beacock holding the trophy as David Baggott and Phil Dewfall show their support.
Some years ago, Brigg Blog was delighted to report that the historic Hett Cup was again being played for by local footballers taking part in a competition raising funds for good causes and hosted by Brigg Town FC at its Hawthorns ground. This cup was donated to local sport more than 100 years ago and carries the name of a family very well-known in and around Brigg. Martin North, of Brigg, as spokesman for the current Hett Cup, now tells us that part of the proceeds from this year's competition, £300, have been donated to the Air Ambulance, with the same amount going to the Lindsey Lodge Hospice in Scunthorpe. Martin has thanked all players, officials and supporters at Brigg Town Football Club "for their continued support." He contacted Brigg Blog after reading our recent post about Jason Walkley, the former Brigg Juniors footballer, who is to undertake a major fundraiser for the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance. Read the story through this link... The full title of the handsome trophy pictured above is The Hett Football Charity Cup, and it was first used during the 1912/1913 season. Lindsey Lodge Hospice has a charity shop on Wrawby Street, Brigg.
Plans have been submitted to build a new house on the outskirts of Brigg. Outline planning permission is being sought to erect one dwelling with a detached garage - access to be considered and not reserved for subsequent applications - on land to the south of Pingley Vale, Bigby High Road, Brigg. This application is now under consideration by West Lindsey District Council - the site being beyond the North Lincolnshire border. The applicant is Harry Thorpe.
Two sets of roadworks are coming up on the A18 near Brigg this week. Northern Powergrid (Northeast) Ltd will be carrying out essential refurbishment and replacement work near Springfield Lodge, on the border between Brigg and Wrawby, on Wednesday, July 25. Temporary two-way traffic signals will be in operation. The following day (July 26) the same company will be doing likewise on Brigg Road, Wrawby, close to Brickyard Lane, with temporary traffic controls again in use. Delays are likely to result for drivers in both cases.
Peter Rabbit will be visiting Brigg on the birthday of his creator, famous author Beatrix Potter. The furry character - a great favourite with children - will be at The Rabbit Hole bookshop and will also be out and about in the town centre on Saturday, July 28. He will be visiting the shop at 10am, noon and 2pm, say proprietors Nick and Mel, who kindly supplied the picture above. Peter Rabbit books and gifts will be on sale, together with activities for children linked to Peter Rabbit and Beatrix Potter. She was born in London on July 28, 1866, and The Tale of Peter Rabbit dates from 1902. Brigg Blog suggests that Peter will give Coney Court a miss - for reasons obvious to those who know a bit about the history of our town!
Councillors are to consider plans for residential development in Brigg. Brigg Town Council's Planning & Environment Committee will look at the outline application during its meeting in the Angel Suite on Monday, July 23, 2018, stating at 6.45pm. The application is proposing residential development on Glebe Road.
BUSINESS TO BE TRANSACTED
1. a) To appoint a Chairman of the Planning & Environment Committee for the ensuing year.
b) To appoint a Vice-Chairman of the Planning & Environment Committee for the ensuing year.
2. To Receive apologies and Approve reasons for absence.
3. (a) To record declarations of interest by any member of the council in respect of the agenda items listed below. Members declaring interests should identify the agenda item and type of interest being declared.
(b) To note dispensations given to any member of the council in respect of agenda items listed below.
4. TO RECEIVE AND APPROVE THE MINUTES, AS CIRCULATED, OF THE COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 21 MAY 2018.
5. To Receive any general correspondence.
6. a) To Receive and Note any Applications for Market Consent
b) To Receive and Consider any Applications for a Grant or Variation of Premises Licence.
7. To Receive the update on outstanding issues from the Clerk
8. a) TO CONSIDER ANY PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONAL PLANS PUBLICISED BUT RECEIVED AFTER THE AGENDA WAS CIRCULATED:
Outline planning permission for a residential development including demolition of existing building with all matters reserved for subsequent approval at Brigg Kids Club, Glebe Road, Brigg, DN20 8QG
Planning permission to erect a single storey extension including demolition of existing conservatory at 6 East Parade, Brigg, DN20 8QL
Planning permission for the retention of Wressle-1 wellsite and access track for the production of hydrocarbons, together with an extension of the site by 0.12 ha for the installation of additional security facilities; site reconfiguration to facilitate the installation of a new impermeable membrane, French drain and surface water interceptor; construction of a new bund, tanker loader plinth and internal roadway system; installation of up to 2 additional groundwater monitoring boreholes and deepening of 3 existing groundwater monitoring boreholes; well operation; installation of production facilities and equipment; instillation of gas engine and electrical grid connection; oil and gas production for a temporary period of 15 years; and restoration to arable land at Wressle-1 wellsite, Lodge Farm, Clapp Gate, Appleby, DN15 0DB
b) TO NOTE THE DECISIONS RECEIVED FROM NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL REGARDING PREVIOUS APPLICATIONS Above picture featuring Glebe Road, Brigg, courtesy of Neil Stapleton.
It proved to be a busy night for a number of Brigg pubs last night (Saturday, July 21). There were big birthday celebrations, accompanied by a group playing live, at the Lord Nelson, and musical entertainment across the Market Place at the Woolpack. Meanwhile, down at the Britannia Inn, on Wrawby Street, some people who'd been to the Market Rasen race meeting helped swell the attendance. Karaoke in the bar proved popular and there was a fun atmosphere, as demonstrated by the picture above. Just a reminder that today (Sunday, July 22) mine host at the Dying Gladiator, Eugene Irwin, celebrates five years in charge of the Bigby Street hostelry. Local band The Dirty Pitchers will be performing Britpop songs in the beer garden, with a barbeque to follow and further music.
Nigel Fisher: Email me with your views on life in Brigg. scoopfisher@aol.com WITH THANKS TO BRIGG TOWN COUNCIL FOR BEING SUPPORTIVE. More about what the Town Council does for our community can be found in the supplement within Brigg Matters, the newsletter distributed free to households. Double-click on my picture above to be taken straight to the online version of Brigg Matters.
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