SHAME ABOUT THE WEATHER

The heavy rain which fell last night clearly affected the number of people attending Brigg's Christmas fair and lights switch-on. However, those who braved the wet conditions had a good night.
The rain sent many people scurrying into shops and our pubs, which could certainly do with the extra trade.
Congratulations must be extended to Brigg District Lions and the town council for the hard work put into organising the event.
I accompanied the Scunthorpe Telegraph's new editor, Mel Cook, to the now traditional pre-event buffet and drinks in the Angel Suite, attended by invited guests and characters from the Plowright Theatre Pantomime.
After a drink and a snack it was time to venture out into the cold for the official ceremony.
Brigg Christmas Fair night is a bit like the old Victorian tradition of promenading: You bump into lots of people for a chat. And if you are in our line of work, that's often a good source of information.