START DATE FOR BRIGG ESTATE IMPROVEMENTS

North Lincolnshire Council has revealed the start date for the upgrade of roads and drains on the Newlands housing estate in Brigg.
Coun Nigel Sherwood, cabinet member for highways and neighbourhoods, made the announcement at the July meeting of Brigg Town Council.
He said the work would start on September 1. And, answering a question put to him by Coun Ann Eardley,  he stressed that residents would be informed.

TRIBUTE TO FORMER BRIGG MAYOR

A tribute to the community work undertaken by Mike Hookham was given at Brigg Town Council's July meeting.
It came from Coun Andrew Markham, who knew former Town Mayor, councillor and Ancholme Rowing Club stalwart Mike very well.
Despite latterly living in the Ashby area, Mike had never lost his passion for Brigg and often returned to the town. 
"I will miss him and so will a lot of people in the town," added Coun Markham.

BRIGG FOLK WILL SOON BE ABLE TO ENJOY IMPROVED LEISURE FACILITIES

The refurbishment and improvement work that's been under way for some months at the Ancholme Leisure Centre on the outskirts of Brigg is almost complete.
There will be an official opening by Andrew Percy, the MP for Brigg & Goole, in mid-August.
North Lincolnshire Council owns and operates the facility. And Coun Carl Sherwood, whose cabinet responsibilities include sport and leisure, said things are "looking really good" with just the gym to finish. 

FLY-POSTERS UNDER FIRE IN BRIGG

Those responsible for fly-posting in Brigg to advertise an event in Scunthorpe have come under fire from Coun Ann Eardley.
At Monday night's Brigg Town Council meeting in the Angel Suite she expressed her annoyance at posters being plastered over the disused former Lidl store and on the fronts of other  properties in the town.
She wanted to know whether North Lincolnshire Council was taking action to remove the posters and seeking to trace those responsible.
Coun Carl Sherwood said the matter would be looked at by the authority.

BRIGG RECREATION GROUND REDEVELOPMENT WELL RECEIVED

Far-reaching plans to revamp Brigg Recreation Ground have not run into opposition from people leaving nearby.
Councillor Carl Sherwood, who is a member of the controlling cabinet at North Lincolnshire Council, said householders had been consulted and no adverse comments received. Instead, people were generally supportive.
Giving an update at Brigg Town Council's July meeting in the Angel Suite, Coun Sherwood said work would start in August on improving the cricket square at the ground. 

BETTER PHONE RECEPTION PLANNED FOR BRIGG

Brigg Town Council's Planning & Environment committee, meeting last night in the Angel Suite, had no adverse comments to make about plans to erect a new 17.5m mobile phone mast off Bigby Road,.
Coun Ben Nobbs said it would be about the same height as the one it is proposed to replace at this location. 
The Town Mayor, Councillor Edward Arnott, reckoned it would be less obtrusive.
Coun Nobbs suggested the new pole and replacement equipment would give better coverage in the Brigg area.
North Lincolnshire Council will now make a final decision on the planning application for the mast.

NEW BRIGG STREET NAME SUGGESTED

A name is already being suggested for the road to be created within the new housing estate on the site of the old Ancholme Inn, Brigg.
Scholars' Walk is the  name put forward by the developers - keeping up the "school" naming theme begun nearby, off  Glebe Road, where infants and primary pupils were educated for many decades until a housing development was built on the former seat of learning.
Brigg Town Council has raised no objections to the suggested name. Now, presumably, the North Lincolnshire unitary authority will have a chance to comment. 
There's not much to see yet on the building site. That update is for the benefit of those who don't get down the far end of Grammar School Road very often. 

BRIGG LIGHTS OUT LATEST

Once alerted to the Cary Lane traffic light problem we reported on Brigg Blog at the weekend, North Lincolnshire Council soon got the issue resolved yesterday.

The signals were repaired by 11:30am. They tell us only one lamp was out (red) the amber was OK and the green lens "had been pushed into the head."

Please let the council know if you spot any street or traffic light bulbs that are not working. Or ones that stay on during the day when they should gone out.

It's in all our interests to get these things sorted. You can report through www.northlincs.gov.uk

DAKOTA IN BRIGG SKIES

Were you lucky enough to see the WW2 Dakota flying over Brigg shortly before 4pm today (Sunday, July 27)?
It's always a great sight to see survivors like the Dakota, Hurricane, Spitfire and Lancaster in the skies, generally on their way to perform fly-pasts events or returning to RAF Coningsby.

NO LIKEY, NO LIGHTY - BRIGG STYLE

We are beginning to wonder whether the right people at North Lincolnshire Council have been made aware of a lighting problem in Brigg.
We were going to post details last week but kept thinking someone would be on the case.
Traffic light column No 8 in Cary Lane, at the A18 Barnard Avenue junction, began with one of the three lights "out" but now all three have failed. 

CHARITY MATCH AT BRIGG TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB

Young Boys v Old Boys - charity football match - will be held on Saturday, August 2 at Brigg Town Football Club,  kick-off 1pm. Entry is £2 for adults and £1 for children. 
The event is in aid of  Lindsey Lodge Hospice and the Rays of Sunshine Children's Charity.

BOOK TICKETS TO SEE LAST TWO REMAINING FLYING LANCASTER BOMBERS

Tickets have gone on sale to see the world's last two fully operational Lancaster bombers.

The iconic aircraft are to fly together for a series of historic displays this summer – and they'll be based in Lincolnshire to see.

It's expected that people from across the world will want to see the aeroplanes at the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitor Centre.  But buying a ticket in advance is the only way to guarantee entry for an up-close view.

 Tickets include a guided tour of the two aircraft, other planes in the memorial flight and its hanger at RAF Coningsby.

Coun Nick Worth, executive member for culture, said: "These are iconic and beautiful aircraft, which represent so much of our country's history and sacrifice.  Seeing them together is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity – and an experience people will never forget.

 "We're expecting the hanger tours to be extremely popular, which is why access is strictly limited to ticket holders only.  I can't stress this enough: if you want to see these planes, book your tickets sooner rather than later – when they're gone, they're gone."

The visitor centre at RAF Coningsby is home to a number of fully operational WW2 aircraft, including the country's sole surviving airborne Lancaster.  Together, they form the nation's Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, which is regularly seen at state occasions and displays.

This August and September, the flight will be joined by the only other flying Lancaster in existence: the B Mk X FM213 from Canada. 

Completed in July 1945 and cared for by the Canadian Warplane Heritage Centre, the aircraft will be taking off from Hamilton, Ontario on 4 August.  It will make a number of stops en-route before touching down in Lincolnshire on 8 August.

From there, it will join the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight for a two-month tour of the British and Channel Islands.  Between flights, it will be on show at the memorial flight's visitor centre, which is running tours.

Tickets to see the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, including the Canadian Lancaster Bomber, at RAF Coningsby are priced at just £10 for adults, £8 for concessions, and £8 for those aged five to 18.  Children under five go free. 

Tickets must be pre-booked via the county council's Customer Service Centre on 01522 782040 (lines open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Sunday) or online at www.visitlincolnshire.com/canadianlancaster. 

Tours are available for these dates only: 9 to 13 August, 25 August, 1 and 2 September, 8 and 9 September, and 15 to 19 September.

BRIGG SHOPS 20 YEARS AGO

Here are some of the shops that were trading in Brigg 20 years ago - in 1994.
Some are still going, while others are but a memory or have changed their names or been taken over.
Wrawby Street: Ma's Restaurant, V.G. & M.J. O'Brien Opticians;  Janet's Linens, J.B. Wallhead & Sons, Way-In Ladies' Fashion Boutique, Alternative Fashion, Brigg Photolabs, Occasion Ladies' & Gents Clothing, Angela J. Bridal Boutique, The Pet Shop, Enchantica Alternative Fashions, S Mundey Butchers, Sue Rhodes Quality Fashions, Field's Quality Fruit, Vegetables and Flowers, Wise Guys Menswear.
Market Place: Smith Parkinson (Ford dealers), Cameo Shoes, A Sound Thing Music Shop, Shaw's Outfitters Ltd, Varlows Ladies' Fashions, Brigg Beta Buys, The Flower Garden, Cameo Shoes.
College Yard: Brigg Seafoods, The Tile Inn, Listers Ladies' Fashions.
Elwes Street: Britcliffe Carpets.
Albert Street: A. C. Capp (selling and repairing TVs and other appliances).
Queen Street: Penny's Wallpaper Shop.
Bigby Road: Monument DIY, Kitchen & Bedroom Creations.
Garden Street: Tee Time Golf.

BRIGG HISTORY BOARDS SHOWING THEIR AGE

Several of these boards in Brigg town centre are in need of a bit of TLC. They tell visitors and tourists something about the  the town's rich history. Though, clearly, space is very limited.  This one is close to the main Old Courts Road car park in a spot where it can be read by newcomers to town who have just parked. 

BRIGG DISTRICT MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT TO HOLD MUSICAL EVENING

Brigg and District fundraisers for Macmillan Cancer Support are seeking help with an event planned for September.

A Magical Musical Evening is being planned in the grounds of The Mount Tea Rooms at Castlethorpe.

The fundraisers are looking for performers willing to provide the entertainment.

If you can help, or know someone who fits the bill, call Anne on 07512 761157 or Kath on 01652 654576.

The event will be on Saturday, September 13, from 7.30pm. If the weather is wet, it will take place in a marquee. Tickets will be on sale soon.

FRESH FIELDS FOR BRIGG SPORTS

Brigg was poised to gain more recreational land in August 1961.

Lindsey County Council approved the spending of £1,150 on buying seven acres adjoining the Brigg Grammar School playing field.

It was suggested at the time that fruit trees and hedges would have to go before it would be fit for play.

Sir John Nelthorpe School, as it now is, continues to boast extensive playing fields. This is in contrast to many schools across the UK whose facilities have been sold off for building land.

BRIGG ELECTION RESULT

The official result has now been declared by North Lincolnshire Council, our polling authority, for the Brigg Town Council election held yesterday (Thursday, July 24).
The voting was as follows:

• Nigel Sherwood 810 (Conservative)
• Lew Schaffer 234 (Labour)

There was a 25.8% turnout.
Nigel Sherwood therefore gains a place on Brigg Town Council, which was created by the resignation of Coun Mel Oades.
Nigel is already a member of North Lincolnshire Council, being the Cabinet Member of Highways and Neighbourhoods.
On the unitary authority, Coun Sherwood is one of the Brigg & Wolds Ward representatives.
The next Town Council meeting is coming up on Monday.
The polling stations yesterday were the Angel Suite and Brigg Methodist Church.

BRIGG TO WRAWBY WALK COMES HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Start your walk here on Churchill Avenue, Brigg

Fine summer weather will prompt many Brigg people to get out into the countryside.

There’s a very nice walk on our own doorstep – from Churchill Avenue, over the fields to Wrawby.

Follow the public footpath that brings you out at Tongs Farm, halfway up Wrawby Hill, alongside the A18.

On the way you can glimpse the brick building over the spring that once provided Brigg’s fresh water supply.

In, and near, the mature hawthorn hedges that flank the footpath for some distance you might catch a glimpse of some interesting birdlife and butterflies.

There’s an alternative midway into this walk from Brigg. You can follow the yellow acorn directional sign across a field and come out on Kettleby Lane, Wrawby.

That puts you right on the border with West Lindsey, Lincolnshire. But the powers-that-be have yet to set up a passport control!

When you get to Wrawby, depending on the time of day, there’s an opportunity to visit the Jolly Miller pub or the Black Horse.

You can enjoy a pint inside, or out, and perhaps fortify yourself with a bite to eat before setting off back to Brigg.

The fittest Brigg Blog followers might even walk as far as Wrawby Mill for one of its summer open days.

The alternative public footpath to Wrawby, taking you to Kettleby Lane.

Historic links to Brigg's Victorian water supply.

Historic links to Brigg's Victorian water supply.

Tongs Farm, Wrawby

Here we are in Wrawby. That's the A18 in the distance

LADY GAGA TRIBUTE & GRACE BOWER ON SAME BILL IN BRIGG

FROM DEBBIE LEWIS-BIRD  

Thanks for putting the Peter Kay Tribute Night at Brigg Servicemen's Club on your Brigg Blog in June. It was a huge success.  

We have another event taking place on Friday, 29^th August, which is two acts in one night -  Lady Gaga Tribute and Grace And The Undercovers.  Grace Bower is from Britain’s Got Talent and the tickets are only £5 each.  

I have attached a poster and would be really grateful if you would be able to put this on your Blog for me.

NF ADDS: Brigg Servicemen's Club is on Coney Court, Brigg, just a few yards from the town's main Old Courts Road car park. 

BRIGG FARMERS' MARKET TO ENJOY RECORD ATTENDANCE TOMORROW?

If hot weather shines down on us tomorrow (Saturday, July 26) we might see a record attendance at the monthly Brigg Farmers' Market in the town centre, from 9am. 
Sunny weather in summer is guaranteed to get people out and about. Plus this month's event falls very close to the end of the month, meaning many people have just been paid.
Here are some pictures taken at the July 2013 Brigg Farmers' Market, when the sun certainly had his hat on.

BRIGG OUTLET FOR PARTY IN THE PINES TICKETS

Brigg people interested in attending a major musical event in our area can get their tickets in town.
Party In The Pines ‏is being staged off Ermine Street, Broughton, on Saturday, August 9.
Among those performing will be The Sunshine Underground, Dirty Sterling, Orphan Boy and Smiler.
Our local ticket outlet is Jones Barbers, in the Market Place.
Or you can visit http://www.seetickets.com/venue/party-in-the-pines-scunthorpe/1601

WHEN BRIGG ELECTION RESULT WILL BE ANNOUNCED

They will be counting the votes tonight following the election to fill one vacant seat on Brigg Town Council, after which the winner will be declared.
Polling stations in the Angel and the Methodist Church close at 10pm.
There was little early voting this morning up to 9am. But we expect things to pick up as people venture into the town centre on market day. The fine weather will also help; rain is never good for the turnout on polling day!
Remember: You do NOT need your polling card to vote. If you've lost the electoral team sent you, this doesn't stop you going along and putting an 'X' against your preferred candidate.

BRIGG POTHOLES AND CRACKS NEAR TESCO AND THE FORMER LIDL STORE

Take care after you have driven round the turning circle at the end of Cary Lane, Brigg, and headed off towards Spring’s Parade.

There are cracks and potholes in need of attention on the approach road, as these pictures show.

Whether the status of the road permits North Lincolnshire Council, as the highway authority, to take any action we aren’t sure. But a bit of filling-in would be welcome by way of temporary repair.

The location is just a few yards from Tesco but outside the store’s fenced-off boundary. 

The concrete road surface here takes quite a hammering from the high volume of shoppers’ cars and the many lorries which park up overnight in the former Lidl store parking area.

The location of the potholes and cracks means that a car driver can avoid them  if he/she is careful. If not, there’s a danger of dipping a wheel.

As time goes on we can only imagine things getting worse. Especially later in the year when snow and ice arrive. In the middle of heatwave we are sorry to reminder you of what's to come.

NEW BRIGG TO WRAWBY SPEED LIMIT - HEED KEN HARRISON'S WARNING

REPORT AND PICTURES BY KEN HARRISON

We've heard of the Roaring Forties - those stormy winds in the Atlantic that affected sailing ships - but now we have Wrawby Forties'. 

A maximum 40 mph speed limit has now been imposed on the stretch of the A18 between Brigg and Wrawby. So, according to the prevailing road conditions, it's OK to go up to 40 - but above 40 is naughty!

Wrawby Forty - Don't Get Caughty

BRIGG SIXTH FORM EXTRAS IN FAMOUS FILM

PICTURE AND REPORT BY KEN HARRISON

Could this be the famous Memphis Belle - the aeroplane from the film of the same name?

When the film was being made in the late '80's, it recruited quite a number of Brigg 6th Formers to create the opening dance scene in the hangar at RAF Binbrook - the backdrop also of many of the ground scenes.

My daughter was one of the number of 6th Formers (also including Martyn Bailey - brother of Pete from the ARC)...they had to learn how to bop and jive and they got paid as extras.

So next time you see Memphis Belle, please remember that the opening shots contain some of the Brigg's finest of the time....

NF ADDS: The Memphis Bell film was re-run on TV a few months ago, on a Saturday night, and we watched it all the way through - again. A cracking and thrilling Second World War epic - all the better for knowing it has a Brigg link. Thanks, Ken.

NEW BRIGG MENU GIVES US FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Many Brigg households are receiving  glossy leaflets advertising the new menu at the Bella Pizzeria Takeaway at the corner of Princes Street and Bigby Street.

We wish them well and trust the campaign will generate additional business.

Glancing through this selection of fast food set Brigg Blog thinking about how things have changed in this regard.

Decades ago it was a rare treat to get fish and chips from Evy’s (Glebe Road), Neall’s (Coney Court), Jack Wattam’s or Morris’s (Wrawby Street) or the chippie near the Ancholme Inn, on the Corner of Grammar School Road and Preston  Drive.  No delivery to the door, of course, you went to the shop and queued.

Some folk back then would have a cuppa in K’s Corner Café or the Bridge Street Café but there wasn’t the level of “eating out” during the day that there is today.

This was perhaps due to two factors:

• There was less disposable income
• People had been raised in an era when everyone, just about, cooked at home and ate at home.

Today in Brigg you can take away many types of takeaway, or have them delivered  to the door.

The Raj, Bengal Spice and Diya Spice offer the spiciest. 

Things have certainly moved on since the 1970s when our first taste of Indian cuisine was a Vesta packet curry!

MP PAYS BRIGG A VISIT

Brigg is poised to get something that Scunthorpe has had for some time.
Brigg and Goole MP Andrew Percy ‏@andrewpercy  sent a Twitter message earlier today which said: " Been at Brigg Cemetery to meet with officers and local councillors to discuss the development of the memorial garden.
"The memorial garden will enable ashes to be scattered in Brigg and provide a local place for people to remember their loved ones."

HEALTH PLAN CONSULTATION IN BRIGG

Brigg people are being given the chance to have their say on proposals to improve hyper-acute stroke services and ear, nose and throat in-patient surgery.

A public consultation is now being held across North Lincolnshire and a roadshow offering full information will be visiting many venues, including Brigg Market Place on Friday, August 8, from 10am to 4pm.

The North Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group is undertaking the consultation.

Copies of the consultation document can be viewed at www.healthyliveshealthyfutures.nhs.uk

JOB TONIC FOR SOMEONE IN BRIGG AREA?

Whitworth’s pharmacy in Spring’s Parade, Brigg, has a part-time vacancy.

It’s covering at weekends and for holidays.

We presume it involves serving behind the counter.

Apply within for full details.

EVERY SEAT TAKEN IN BRIGG

We glanced across to the riverbank from the footpath on the Ancholme Way bridge beside the A18 and every public seat beside the river  was occupied.

Brigg folk, visitors and in-town workers were enjoying a break watching the cool water flow by on a hot day.

This is heartening news for councillors who provide what in local government speak is Street Furniture.

From time to time it has to be repaired or refurbished. But this is worthwhile as long as people use the facilities provided.

BRIGG ELECTION REMINDER

Everyone in Brigg of voting age gets the chance to elect a new member of our Town Council when an election is held tomorrow (Thursday, July 24).
There are two candidates: Lew Schaffer, Blackbird Cottage, Brigg Road, Wrawby, The Labour Party Candidate; Nigel John Sherwood, The Orchards, Barton Road, Wrawby, Conservative Party Candidate.
You can vote between 7am and 10pm and the polling stations are  the Angel Suite Ballroom and the Methodist Church, Wesley Road/Barnard Avenue.
Brigg Town Council has a vacant seat following the resignation of Mel Oades.
Don't forget: You DON'T need to take your Poll Card along to vote.  Some people may not be able to locate the card that came through the door some weeks ago. If you are one of them, worry not. Go along and cast your vote.

HOW MANY BRIGG FOLK REMEMBER BRIDGE STREET LIKE THIS?

Here's a picture showing Bridge Street, Brigg, in the early 1970s when it still formed part of the main A18 route from Grimsby to Scunthorpe and before the M180 opened. 

Many Brigg Blog followers will have spotted Peacock & Binnington's name on the left and will recognise the White Hart pub beyond. But what we are trying to confirm is whether the awning just before the pub belonged to Gwen's Bargain Shop. If you can help with information, please email scoopfisher@aol.com

The picture was taken by Ken Fisher and has just come to light in a group of family pictures, some more of which we plan to share with Blog followers in the future.

21st CENTURY REFURBISHMENT OF BRIGG HISTORY

Brigg Town Council is meeting the cost of refurbishing information boards with historic significance.
The Brigg Urban District Council Toll Boards, sited on the gable end of the Nelthorpe Arms and on the outside wall of the China Garden takeaway at the junction of Queen Street/Wrawby Street, will be refurbished at a cost of £360.
The  three historic maps, sited on the exterior wall of the Tourist Information Centre, in College Yard and on the outside wall of the China Garden will be refurbished, including the printing of new maps on acrylic, at a cost of £128 each.

IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ANGEL IN BRIGG

Brigg Town Council is to make improvements to parts of the Angel building in the town centre.
The contracts to undertake the work have gone to local companies.

• Redecoration of the ballroom (excluding the ceiling).
• Replacement of floor covering in five areas.
• Redecoration of the Rotunda, landing area and stairwell.

BRIGG STATION FLOWER POWER MUST WAIT

We attended a recent Brigg Town Council committee meeting in the Angel Suite when an update was given on the plan to install artificial floral displays to improve the look of the railway station "environment."
There has been lack of progress on gaining the required permission to do this and  the Town Council has therefore decided to defer things until next year. 

IS THE LIDL CAR PARK IN BRIGG BIG ENOUGH?

We are delighted to see the success of the new Lidl store in Brigg and to note the trend of increasing sales enjoyed by this company across the UK. 
But sometimes you wonder whether the car park, off Atherton Way, is big enough to hold all the customers' cars.  
If they did decide an extension is required, it seems possible on land a bit nearer to the River Ancholme.
When you near the entrance to the Lidl store, keep an eye out for the blue and white plaque given to the company by Brigg Town Council and fixed to the wall. For Lidl's new Brigg store won an annual award for best building development. 
It's a pleasant walk from Lidl, under the Ancholme Way bridge and along the Old River Ancholme towpath. We sometimes take that route to the town centre after parking up at Lidl and doing a bit of shopping in the store.
This, admittedly, contributes to the problem we mentioned earlier!

NEW BRIGG MOBILE PHONE MAST PLANNED

A planning application for a mobile phone mast on Bigby Road, Brigg, will be considered at a meeting on Monday, July 28.
It is proposed to remove an existing 15m monopole supporting 2 antennas and instal a replacement 17.5m streetpole supporting 3 antennas, 2 dishes, plus replacement cabinets. 
This application will be considered by Brigg Town Council's Planning and Environment Committee at Monday's meeting in the Angel Suite, starting at 6.45pm.
Members of the public are welcome to attend and listen to the discussions.

BRIGG BANNERS AND A-BOARDS BACK ON AGENDA

The topic "Increasing use of advertising banners and A-boards throughout the town" is back on the agenda when Brigg Town Council meets next Monday, July 28 in the Angel Suite, from 7.30pm.
There was a lively discussion about this issue at the June meeting of the authority when it was decided North Lincolnshire Council should be asked to undertake a full audit of the banners and advertising methods currently being used in Brigg and take appropriate action in accordance with the legislation in place that governs advertising. 
In addition, Brigg Town Council asked the North Lincolnshire Council authority to examine the use of A-Boards throughout the town and take such action as is appropriate, within their existing policy, governing the use of A-Boards for advertising.
The Town Council added: "At the same time reassurance should be provided to the business community that the Town Council is not trying to stop businesses from advertising and encouraging trade in the town but it is simply seeking to achieve consistency, otherwise the appearance of the town will soon deteriorate."
At next Monday's meeting in the Angel, town councillors will "consider any response from North Lincolnshire Council."
It's usual for up to three members of the North Lincolnshire Council cabinet of top councillors to attend such monthly meetings in Brigg. So even if there's no official letter back from the relevant council department(s) it could be there will be a verbal update from the cabinet attendees.
All Brigg Town Council meetings are open to interested members of the public. So why not pop along? Item 11 on Monday's agenda is Public Question Time, offering ocal people the chance to raise issues of interest/concern to them.

£2,500 FOR BRIGG NETBALL CLUB

North Lincolnshire Council has awarded over £180,000 from its Community Grant Fund, showing its support for community groups and individuals.

The Community Capital Grant Programme helps community sport, arts or heritage capital projects.

• Cadney All Saints’ Church received £15,000 to help with the refurbishment of the church hall. This will allow the hall to be used as a community building.
• Brigg and District Netball Club received £2,500 to help towards the cost of premises hire for junior netball sessions.

• Hibaldstow Parish Council  received £2,200 to buy two new notice boards for the village.
• Barnetby Parish Council, the Recreation Field Trust received £100,000 to help with the cost of improving community facilities including a Multi-Use Games Area and skate park.

Former Brigg Town Mayor Coun Carl Sherwood, cabinet member for customer services, sport and leisure, said: "In North Lincolnshire we have some fantastic groups that really do a lot towards helping to improve their community, and it’s something that we as a council are certainly willing to support.

“Not only does the Community Grant Fund support individuals, it supports all community groups, from clubs to charities to community buildings. It helps individuals to achieve the best of their ability and helps towards making community groups stronger.

“If you think you could benefit from the Community Grant Fund then apply today. All the details can be found on the council website at www.northlincs.gov.uk/grant-funding ”

BRIGG TEACHER ADRIAN GIBBONS REMEMBERED BY TREE-PLANTING AT SIR JOHN NELTHORPE SCHOOL

Sir John Nelthorpe School, Brigg, students have raised a fantastic £1,186.74 for Hibaldstow LIVES in memory of former teacher Adrian Gibbons who died during the past school year. 
Much of the fundraising was done by a sponsored balloon race which took place in the final week of term. The whole school lined up on the school field as Headteacher Linda Hewlett-Parker gave the lift-off signal and hundreds of balloons made a fantastic picture as they headed in a north westerly direction. 
Receiving the cheque for Lives were Hibaldstow volunteers Chris Norrey, Lou Simpson and Jacqui Stirling. 
Then the Gibbons family planted a tree in the school grounds, mum Jane doing the spadework supported by daughters Kelly and Lucy.
“Adrian Gibbons was a pupil here at the school, he was a long serving teacher and a parent. We all have many fond memories of him,” said Mrs Hewlett-Parker.
PICTURED: Jane Gibbons, centre, plants a tree in memory of Adrian Gibbons, long-serving teacher at Sir John Nelthorpe School, Brigg, flanked by daughters Kelly (left) and Lucy.
REPORT AND PICTURE COURTESY PETER THOMPSON RURAL NEWS

BRIGG HIT BY PLAGUE

We never thought we'd have to write a headline like this but Brigg has been hit by the plague...
A plague of thunderflies. These little black insects often appear en masse when there's no rumbling thunder or lighting. But on this occasion, they are spot on, in view of the weather experienced over the past few days.
Brigg folk opening  windows to let some much-needed air into their homes are finding windowsills lined with dead thunderflies.
There was quite a lightning show in Brigg during the early hours of today. Though most folk would have been in bed by then. Not exactly tucked up in bed, more likely they were on top of the covers!

WHERE TO GO IN BRIGG FOR SUNDAY FOOD AND A PINT

A couple of visitors to Brigg stopped us earlier today (Sunday) and asked where we recommended to go for a good pint and a bite to eat. They were in Wrawby Street at the time, so we pointed them towards the nearest pub, the Black Bull. 
On the topic of first time/ infrequent visitors to our town, we continue to meet people at the meters who are confused by the free parking arrangements. We encountered more of them yesterday and again today. 
They were all pleasantly surprised to know it's free all day on Saturday and that you can park free for two hours on all other days of the week.
One of them told us: "I must have missed the sign." Actually, no. As Brigg Blog has pointed out before, there is no large sign at the entrance to the Old Courts Road car park to tell people about the free concession now introduced on Saturday. 
We think there should be such a sign and so flag this up once again to North Lincolnshire Council, with a suggestion that staff are instructed to take the necessary action. It won't cost a mint!

BRIGG TALK NOT TO BE MISSED

Freeman of Brigg and former long-serving town councillor, Tom Glossop is to give a talk on Brigg Fair.
It will be on Wednesday, August 20 at the Buttercross, in the Market Place, starting at 2pm.
The cost is £3, inclusive of tea/coffee. You can find out more at the Buttercross or by calling 01724 296771.
Tom is something of an authority on Brigg Fair.  With the annual Brigg Horse Fair coming up on August 5, this is a well-timed talk.

BRIGG GARDEN LOVERS: ACT NOW!

There's still time for Brigg garden lovers to enjoy someone's pride and joy.
Under the Open Gardens Scheme, those at Mill Farm, Grasby, are open to the public today until 5pm, in aid of Lindsey Lodge Hospice.
Mill Farm's postcode is DN38 6AQ, if you are a fan of the satnav or websites like the AA's.
If not, we expect directions will be available in the village.

RARE BRIGG PLANNING APPLICATION GRANTED

Some of us who follow the council planning process were a little surprised to see an application having to be made to retain a garden shed. You don't get many sheds appearing in the pending pile!
However, the powers-that-be explaining this is sometimes necessary because of the location in relation to the property or neighbouring ones.
We are pleased to report that planning permission to retain a garden shed at 5 Bluebell Grove was granted without ANY conditions being attached.

£30K COUNCIL JOB GOING IN BRIGG

North Lincolnshire Council is looking for a Senior Data Analyst at Hewson House, Station Road,  Brigg, on a salary scale of £27,000 to just over £30,000.
The job is 37 hours a week. Get your skates on, though. The closing date is tomorrow, Sunday July 20.

FREE BRIGG COLLECTION SERVICE

There's a free Brigg collection service for your unwanted metal items and appliances.
TBT Recycling tours the town with a truck. Listen out for their old totter-style call and they'll be happy to take away everything from cutlery to bikes and iron gates to dishwashers and toasters. 
"Anything metal can be recycled," they say. The lads visited our street earlier today and more scrap went on the back of the truck. 
Call or text 07703 015828 if you want something collecting FREE.
This information may be particularly valuable to Brigg households when North Lincolnshire Council temporarily closes the recycling site near Broughton that many of us use. It will be closed for some time in September, which improvements are made
TBT Recycling describe themselves as Lincolnshire's number one recyclers, and are council registered.

OUR BIG GIG A BRIGG SUCCESS - PICTURES BY KEN HARRISON

St John's Singers delivering World War One songs.

Ian Cuttell, of Pastimes, Brigg Market Place, organiser of Our Big Gig on behalf of Brigg Town Business Partnership, said that from his perspective the event had been very successful and judging from the initial responses/feedback this view had been absolutely confirmed.
Responses included "wonderful" ... "lovely" ... "excellent" ... "it should be like this every week" ... "the music so easy going."
Performers, many of whom accepted Ian's invitation and travelled some distance, from Leeds, Harrogate to attend, made other positive comments, including:  "It is always a pleasure to coming to Brigg  and to be invited to such an event makes it even more so" and "We will be back to perform next year."
This makes all the hard work absolutely worthwhile.
Next year the event will be further broadened to encompass the many local hostelries and restaurants who have been so positive, enthusiastic and supportive.

Freeman of Brigg, Tom Glossop

Chris Darlington, left, with Coun Chris and Jill Dyson

Byron Teague

Postie Sue in Brigg Market Place

Sandy Andrews, of the Brigg Town Business Partnership