NEWCASTLE TOWN 3 BRIGG TOWN FC 3 - EVO-STIK LEAGUE DIVISION ONE SOUTH

MATCH REPORT BY BOB TAYLOR

Rob Zand was recalled in goal for Brigg's away game at Newcastle (Stoke) and Josh Nichol returned to partner Jamie Barnwell-Edinboro in the attack. Brigg played well in the first half and created more chances  than their hosts without being able to convert any.  From the kick off, Paul Ashton got the ball down the left wing to Danny Buttle but his attempted cross was too deep and out of play. Then Jamie Edinboro chased a through ball into the penalty area but goalkeeper Joseph Mellor was off his line quickly to clear. The home team's first attack saw Ricky Bridge getting forward on the left wing to send a cross past the post. When the same player was penalised for a foul against Jamie Edinboro, Scott Matthews played a dangerous free kick into the goal area but this was well saved and then cleared by an off-side decision. 'Castle responded again with Neville Thompson winning a right wing corner kick, cleared with a counter attack down the left wing for Danny Buttle to deliver another cross into the penalty area. On the half hour, Will Peers got forward to send a thirty yard shot past the top angle of the goal and Paul Ashton made a strong run from mid-field before hitting a shot wide of the upright. Brigg enjoyed their best spell of the game in the last twenty minutes of the first half with further efforts from Paul Ashton and Scott Matthews going close to opening the score. Then ten minutes from the half time whistle, 'Castle's James Askey was shown a red card for off the ball aggression.
 Playing against ten men in the second half, Brigg lost control of the game and went behind after fifty-two minutes following a long throw from the right wing to the far side of the goal area where NEVILLE THOMPSON was in the right place to knock a loose ball into the back of Rob Zand's goal. Six minutes later, 'Castle added to their lead when JORDAN COLE  drove a low shot into the corner of the net after the ball was played in to him from the right wing. The match appeared to be all over after sixty-six minutes when the ten man home team grabbed a gifted third goal, NEVILLE THOMPSON netting again after Jack Bowskin was left injured on the floor. With Matthew Muldoon and Jason Flint introduced for the last twenty minutes of the game, Brigg pushed further forward and reduced the arrears with seven minutes of play remaining. Danny Buttle began to get more space and time to deliver telling crosses and JASON FLINT  headed home Brigg's first goal at the far post. Two minutes later, Elliot Broughton fed the ball to Danny Buttle to send another cross into the goal area which was turned into the home net by a defender under pressure from ELLIOT BROUGHTON. As the game moved into six minutes of added time, Brigg grabbed a dramatic equalising third goal when DANNY BUTTLE found the back of the net from close range earning a precious point from the game, which moves them up the league table.
Brigg Town:  Zand, Peers, Matthews, Bowsley, Hellewell, Bowskin, Broughton, Ashton, Barnwell-Edinboro, Nichol, Buttle. Subs:  Muldoon(68) for Bowskin. Flint (62) for Barnwell-Edinboro.
Attendance:    52.
This Saturday:  Brigg  Town are at home to Bedworth United at The Hawthorns.

BRIGG OBJECTION TO KETTLEBY CARAVAN CHANGES

Brigg Town Council occasionally makes comment on planning applications close to, but outside, its boundaries. And this is the case with one near Kettleby level crossing, currently being considered by West Lindsey District Council.
The proposal is an amended scheme for an increased number of smaller caravan pitches - 16 rather than eight - at Field View Caravan Park, Kettleby Lane,  
Coun Ben Nobbs spotted the application "which is right on the border between North Lincolnshire and West Lindsey" and it was discussed by Brigg Town Council, which has decided to object to the change.
Coun Nobbs also said the application had also "taken out the word gypsy."
West Lindsey says the  public consultation period is under way.

TRAFFIC TO FLOW FOR FREELY THROUGH BRIGG ON A18

A new high-tech traffic light control system will be in place on the A18 in Brigg during the next few weeks, town councillors were told at their March meeting. 
The so-called MOVA system will be able to make adjustments to the sequence of lights, depending on the amount of traffic.
Currently, as all drivers know, you can wait at a red light on Barnard Avenue when there's little, or no, traffic waiting in Old Courts Road or Wesley Road.
The lights between Cary Lane, Barnard Avenue and Ash Grove will also be included.

BRIGG GETS A NEW DEPUTY TOWN MAYOR

Coun Ed Arnott (right) occupying the Deputy Town Mayor's seat in the Angel Suite, alongside Town Mayor Coun John Kitwood and Town Clerk Jeanette Woollard.

Coun Ed Arnott has been elected Deputy Town Mayor of Brigg for the next couple of months. At Brigg Town Council's Annual General Meeting he is now expected to be elected Town Mayor for 2014/15.
At the Council's March meeting in the Angel Suite on Monday night he was proposed for the deputy's role by Coun James Truepenny. This followed Coun the Rev Alec Depledge's decision to stand down. 
Coun Arnott said he was delighted to accept the position and ready to "step up to the plate."
Coun Depledge, who last month signalled his intention not to stand for election as Town Mayor, thanked his colleagues.
Coun Arnott then took his place on the top table, alongside Town Mayor Coun John Kitwood.

Coun Ed Arnott who has taken over as Deputy Town Mayor of Brigg.

CONNECTING BRIGG WITH THE WOLD VILLAGES

North Lincolnshire Council has announced plans to create a walkway and cycle track near the River Ancholme to connect Brigg with the Wolds villages. Work is expected to start within the next few months. This picture was taken at the weekend - just beyond the M180 bridge,  with Castlethorpe away to the left and Broughton Bridge in the far distance. 

PLEASE SUPPORT BRIGG AREA EASTER FUNDRAISER

MacMillan Cancer Support in the Brigg area will be holding an Easter coffee morning on Saturday, April 12.
The venue is Scawby Village Hall, from 10am to 1pm. Admission costs £1.50p, inclusive of tea/coffee and a hot cross bun.

D-DAY REFLECTIONS IN BRIGG

Following the D-Day landings in France during June 1944, Allied troops were supplied by PLUTO - Pipeline Under The Ocean.  Brigg has PLOTA, Pipeline Over The Ancholme. As our pictures show, it's close to the bridge that carries the M180 over the waterway, and not far from The Point, where the old river meets the canalised section. 

HANGING BASKETS BRING COLOUR TO BRIGG RIVERSIDE

Have you noticed the attractive hanging baskets along the towpath of the Old River Ancholme in Brigg - close to the former Lidl store? They are attached to ornate lamp standards and add a nice touch of colour. 

CONCRETE EVIDENCE OF WORK IN PROGRESS AT BRIGG RAILWAY STATION

Here's proof that Brigg railway station is being improved. Paving slabs have been delivered, ahead of improvements being made to the platform surface.

BRIGG IS THE PLACE TO COME FOR A GOOD PADDLE

We spotted this craft being paddled down the River Ancholme in Brigg - close to the A18 Ancholme Way Bridge. Those aboard seemed to be enjoying themselves. 

BRIGGENSIANS' ASSOCIATION ANNUAL DINNER 2014 AT ELSHAM GOLF CLUB

Here's a wide cross-section of  pictures from the 37th annual dinner of the Briggensians' Association - held on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Elsham Golf Club. Former pupils and staff from Brigg Grammar School, Brigg Girls' High School and Sir John Nelthorpe School were there, together with students from Brigg Sixth Form College.
Martin Robinson was the guest speaker and there were other addresses from association chairman Keith Cawkwell and Linda Hewlett-Parker, headteacher, Sir John Nelthorpe School.
John Hastings was the toastmaster and led guests in singing the old school song, Fortitudine.
Further pictures - and a report  - can be found in the edition of the Scunthorpe Telegraph that's now on sale.

SAINSBURY'S SPORT RELIEF 2014 MILE FUN RUN IN BRIGG - SUNDAY, MARCH 23

Sainsbury's Sport Relief  2014 mile fun run - held in Brigg town centre on Sunday, March 23 - did not see many runners, but those who took part enjoyed it.
Malcolm Barnard, one of the runners, paid tribute to Brigg teacher Adrian Gibbons, whose funeral had been held a few days earlier, by dedicating his running number to the popular teacher (see pictures below).