CRACKING NIGHT FOR FUN-SEEKERS

Last night saw a huge turnout in Brigg town centre to see the switching on of the Christmas illuminations, accompanied by late night shopping and the District Lions' Christmas fair.
Many believed it to be the best-attended 'switch on' they could remember, with loads of people staying in town until 9pm - or later (in the pubs).
From the stage erected in the Market Place, Town Mayor Coun James Truepenny was master of ceremonies, being accompanied by civic guests Coun Sue Armitage (Mayor of North Lincolnshire and ex-Brigg resident) and Brigg and Goole MP Ian Cawsey.
There was entertainment provided by cast members from the Civic Centre pantomime in Scunthorpe, with a 5-4-3-2-1 countdown to the switching on of the lights, again provided by Brigg Town Council and erected by Barrie Gray's Brigg-based electrical firm.
A nice touch was the bells being rung at St John's Church - and the vicar, Father Owain Mitchell, was at the event.
The stalls in the Market Place and Wrawby Street did very good business, and the evening again provided a welcome pre-Christmas boost for shops which stayed open late.
The weather was perfect - cold but dry - although a bit of snow would have added to the festive feel of the event. Better luck next year, perhaps.


Pictured above, in the yellow jacket, is Lions' president Heather Johnson, clearly enjoying the night - despite all the hard work involved for her and her team. Below are various views of the evening, including an on-stage presentation by the Town Mayor to some youngsters from the 3Bs youth project who had done well in a football competition.