BRIGG TOWN FC v NEWCASTLE, BINGO & QUIZ NIGHTS

Action from a previous game between Brigg Town and Newcastle Town at The Hawthorns.

Brigg Town Football Club host Newcastle Town this afternoon at The Hawthorns.
Kick-off is 3pm in this Evo-Stik League Division One South tussle.
Admission: Adults £6, Concessions £4.
The club is seeking volunteers to help out behind the scenes.
If you have a few hours to spare, email chairman Simon Harris - simonharris59@gmail.com
The club's Annual General Meeting will be at The Hawthorns on Monday, March 9.
There will be an Easter family disco on Sunday, April 5 at the Hawthorns, 2pm to 5pm.
It is hoped to start regular Monday night bingo sessions and to hold monthly quiz nights.

BRIGG & BARTON - NOT BRIGG v BARTON

We were interested to be handed a colourful and informative leaflet in Wrawby Street, Brigg, today, called Which Way through Barton-Upon-Humber.
In centuries past they'd have called  it a religious tract. For each section is illustrated with quotations from the Bible. 
Are visitors to Barton also given leaflets about Brigg?

FEBRUARY'S BRIGG FARMERS' MARKET - INTERESTING FOLK, INTERESTING STALLS

10.26am: If you are popping down to take a look at the monthly Brigg Farmers' Market today,  the Pink Pig Farm stall is offering Bottesford Black Bacon (cured with black treacle) and also Dragon Sausages. 
The stalls are expected to trade until 3pm, according to organisers North Lincolnshire Council.
We are heading off for a look shortly (10.30am Saturday).
12.45pm: We had a good look round, chatted to some interesting folk - not all Brigg people by any means, picked up quite a few snippets of interest and took some photos to share with you later on Brigg Blog. Good weather goes hand-in-hand with a good farmers' market and the rain held off. But let's not forget the general market. This is here EVERY week and we were pleased to see the stalls being visited by many shoppers. And, last but by no means least, our permanent shops, food outlets and pubs. Where would we be without them?
This message was well put today by Kennedi Boutique ‏@kennediboutique which  said on Twitter: "Come and visit Brigg today! Lots of fab independant shops and its Farmers' Market." 
Brigg & Goole MP Andrew Percy (Conservative) held a Brigg surgery at The Angel, while Labour had a stall in Wrawby Street, featuring Labour candidate Jacky Crawford. 
(Brigg Blog, as ever, stresses we have no political affiliations and remain neutral).

TOP HONOUR FOR BRIGG COUPLE & WHY THEY DESERVE IT

Mike and Heather Johnson in Brigg town centre. PICTURE: Ken Harrison.

FROM JEANETTE WOOLLARD, CLERK TO BRIGG TOWN COUNCIL

At the Brigg Town Council Meeting on Monday 23rd February 2015, it was resolved that the Joseph J. Magrath O.B.E. Award for Public Voluntary Service to the Community of Brigg in 2014, should be its first ever joint award, and that the recipients would be Mr. Mike Johnson and Mrs. Heather Johnson.
In determining their nomination, members were delighted to have the opportunity to acknowledge Mike and Heather’s dedication and commitment to various voluntary works for the benefit of the Town and the community, mainly through their membership of Brigg and District Lions and Mike’s membership of the Ancholme Lodge of Freemasons; but, specifically, their outstanding commitment toward the organisation of key major events in the Town calendar.
Members are very much aware that the organisation of the Annual Christmas Fair is a year round commitment and as soon as one event is over there is very little time before starting to plan for the following year. The Town Council is, therefore, most appreciative of their continued dedication to this annual event which has previously been under threat on more than one occasion, and they are also very much aware that it has grown, year on year, throughout their stewardship.  Thanks to their commitment, it is a very well organised and enjoyable evening for the local community, but is also of great benefit to the Town and the business community due to the huge numbers of visitors who visit the Town from further afield.
The majority of people would consider the work involved in organising the Christmas Fair to be sufficient, but members are equally aware of Mike and Heather’s involvement in the organisation and management of the Annual Brigg Beer Festival in May, which is also a long standing popular event in the Town’s calendar. More recently, it is understood that they were instrumental in adding the Cider Festival as another annual event in September. Both events attract a large clientele and provide the opportunity for the community to come together to meet old friends and new, with the proceeds then being used for the charitable works delivered by the Lions. This can only be considered as ‘doubly beneficial’ for everyone involved.
Events of this scale can quickly fall foul of the bureaucracy involved, but they have always shown a positive attitude to such matters and sought to work with both the Town Council and North Lincolnshire Council to seek a satisfactory and common sense solution to any issues that may arise. As a result, the Town benefits from three major community events and it is understood that plans are already underway to develop the Cider festival even further. Watch this space !
Their continued contribution to ensure that all three events will continue for many years to come must, therefore, be applauded and the Town Council is delighted to be given this opportunity to publicly recognise the work that Mike and Heather both do, for the benefit of others and the Town. It was, therefore,  unanimously agreed that Mike and Heather Johnson are most worthy recipients of the Joseph J. Magrath O.B.E. Award for Public Voluntary Service for 2014 and it is most fitting that the first ever joint award should be determined in their favour.
Accordingly, they are invited to attend the Town Mayor’s Civic Charity Dinner to be held on Saturday 28th March 2015 at the Angel Suite in Brigg, when the Town Mayor will present them with the Rose Bowl and a Certificate.



 

 

BRIGG WORKERS NEED TO BE ON THE BUSES WHEN ABLE UK SITE OPENS

A Barton 450 service bus picking up passengers in Cary Lane, Brigg. Could this service be extended to provide a worthwhile way for workers from our town to get to, and from, the Able UK development at Killingholme/East Halton once it opens for business?

It seems to be all systems go for the new £450-million Able Marine Energy Park in North Lincolnshire, creating an estimated 4,000 jobs. 

But we've heard nothing about improved public transport links from Brigg so people in our area, without cars, will be able to get to the park, situated on the border between East Halton and Killingholme.

Although there's a railway line close by to the development, we can discount any hope of passenger trains being provided - at least in the short and medium terms. 

No, what's needed is a regular bus service linking the Brigg area to this very welcome new development.

How many of the jobs being created will be with firms that operate 24 hours a day is too early to say, but there may be a requirement for buses for 6-2, 2-10 and 10-6 shift workers, as is the case with the current Service 4 operated by Hornsby's, from Brigg to the Lysaght's Enterprise Park,  Scunthorpe.

A sign that the Able UK development has been "moving ahead at full speed over recent months" came this week when a Government Minister paid a visit. 

Penny Mordaunt, Under Secretary of State at the Department of Communities and Local Government, was at the AMEP site, where enabling works have been under way since the Communities and Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles visited last August and confirmed a £15-million grant provided through the Enterprise Foundations for Growth Capital Grant Fund.

During her visit, the Minister was told of the scale of the preparation work at the site, which covers more than 900 acres and will provide 1,289m of new heavy duty deep water quays designed specifically for the marine renewables energy sector.
The work so far has included importing well over 1-million tonnes of stone over a 150-day period and laying 590,000 sq m of specially designed membrane over an area equivalent to more than 100 football pitches.
Work on site preparation will continue over the coming months, with construction of  quays expected to get under way by next summer - before which Able aims to confirm a first tenant for the site.
Coun Liz Redfern, Leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “The project will initially create over 4,000 direct jobs, as well as attract brand new industry into the South Humber Bank, and new growth opportunities for our manufacturing and engineering sectors."

BRIGG CRIME: MONTHLY UPDATE FROM POLICE

Latest crime statistics have been released for Brigg - showing incidents logged within a mile radius of the town centre which were reported to police.
During January there were 25 crimes - one fewer than during the final month of 2014.
Sadly, there was a significant rise in violent and sexual offences. However, on the plus side, there were SIX categories in which not a single offence was recorded during the month.
Data has been supplied by police.uk

JANUARY - 25 BRIGG CRIMES 
Violence and sexual offences    9  
Burglary  5  
Anti-social behaviour  3  
Shoplifting   2  
Vehicle crime    2
Other theft   2  
Criminal damage   1  
Theft from the person  1  
Drugs  0  
Other crime    0  
Possession of weapons   0  
Public order  0  
Robbery   0  
Bicycle theft   0  
Looking at the scenes of crime, 8 took place in the town centre, 6 in the Springbank estate area and 4 on the St Helen's estate/off Wrawby Road.
View more through this link
As we usually point out at this point in our monthly review, Brigg is a low crime area - averaging less than one a day.

BRIGG SHOP SALE NOW UNDER WAY

What's being called a flash sale is now on at a Brigg town centre shop.
The Steel Rooms say they are pleased to offer  loyal customers an exclusive discount in their fantastic gift shop. 
From Friday 27th February until Friday 6th March you will be able to claim a 15% discount on all full priced stock and 5% further discount on all sale stock - simply quote "SPRING"  at the till.
"Come and see our new stock including beautiful porcelain jewellery and handmade dapper scarves and cravats … don't delay the sale will only last a few short days!" they say.
The Steel Rooms can be found at the corner of Market Place and Spring's Parade.

FOUR JOBS ON OFFER IN BRIGG

Four office jobs in Brigg are now on offer with North Lincolnshire Council.
The authority needs operational support clerks at the Angel and Brigg Children's Centre, plus  an applications officer at Hewson House, Station Road.
The council is also seeking a specialist support worker for Hewson House.
You can view full details and make your application through this link.

SOLUTION TO ONE OF THE MAIN PROBLEMS IN BRIGG TOWN CENTRE

Brigg Blog wonders whether we've come up with an answer to one of the town's longest-running problems - vehicles being driven through the pedestrian zone without valid reason.
It came to us in a flash the other afternoon when we had to step aside as a commercial vehicle came down Wrawby Street at some speed.
Why not impose a 4mph speed limit in the pedestrian area? 
This would be in line with the early years of motoring when cars were not allowed to go faster than a man walking along and carrying a red flag.
A speed camera or two could be positioned to provide the required evidence. 
Being fined for speeding AND being in the pedestrian area would surely put an end to an annoying problem which has existed for more than 20 years without anyone in authority managing to get to grips with it. 
The aim of the pedestrian zone was to provide an area in which people could walk about and shop without having to dodge vehicles. 
Sadly, if you chat to a friend in the middle of Wrawby Street for 20 minutes or so, it's a fair bet that - at some point - you will have to move to make way for a vehicle.

BRIGG VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

From Peggy O'Neill, Befriender Co-ordinator - Brigg & Barton & Surrounding Areas
Peggy.O'Neill@northlincs.gov.uk

On behalf of North Lincolnshire Council I am identifying those who may be lonely and/or isolated, possibly frail living in care homes and in the community, with a view to determining if a buddy/befriender would have helped their feelings of loneliness and social isolation and also if having a buddy/befriender could have helped them access community activity. 
A volunteer befriender could be somebody who visits someone at home on a regular basis, simply chatting and spending time together, or someone who meets up with you to go to activities and introduce you to new clubs. 
It can be quite nerve-wracking going somewhere new and meeting new people alone.
The people we thought befrienders might be aimed at are:

• Elderly - 50 - 70 plus - some flexibility on age due to circumstances and health 
• Frail 
• Lonely 
• Isolated 
• Within the community or care homes 
• With or without family support 

The questions we are asking are:
Q) Would you have liked to have a befriender? Or anyone in your group or anyone you know?
Q) Would you or any member of your group have liked to have looked into befriending if we had been offering this?
Q) Would you or anyone in your group have liked to have volunteered as a befriender?

This is a very special way of volunteering and requires a patient, non judgemental person who is able to commit to at least 2 hours per week on a regular basis.

Q) Would you or anyone in your group have liked to look into volunteering as a befriender?
We are asking these questions and putting names and addresses together to show in numbers if there is a need for this service. These addresses are only used to show this piece of work has been completed and the need looked into, with real people! 
This work will end March 30th 2015 I have only few weeks left to gather as many names as I can.

BRIGG MEETING TOUCHES ON TOPICS OF INTEREST

January's monthly meeting of Brigg Town Council was something of a marathon session. But these things have a habit of balancing themselves out and the February session, held on Monday night in the Angel Suite, was one of the shortest for a long time.
Gentlemen of the Press outnumbered the Public Gallery 3-1, and the only member of the public who attended did not having anything to raise during Public Question Time.
Coun Ann Eardley raised some concerns about the cutting back of greenery on the Old River Ancholme towpath.
Coun Rob Waltham mentioned the start in spring of long-awaited improvements to roads and drainage on the Newlands Estate, amended traffic light control to come on the A18, and forthcoming street lights repairs.
There was talk on how to tidy up the town and collect litter, plus  reference to the recent granting of planning permission for new signs at the White Horse pub by North Lincolnshire Council's planning committee. 
And that was about it. Couns Nigel and Carl Sherwood, who, together with Coun Waltham, represent Brigg & Wolds on North Lincolnshire Council, tendered their apologies and were elsewhere. 
The body clock of Brigg Blog's reporter at the meeting must have been severely affected by the very early finish. He passed over an invitation to join the aforementioned Member of the Public for a pint in a local watering hole and instead headed off home. 

KEEPING RIVER ANCHOLME CLEAN & TIDY IN BRIGG

Those interested in keeping the River Ancholme clean and tidy in Brigg can tender for the contract. Brigg Town Council is the local authority contact.
FULL DETAILS HERE...

ELECTION ON ITS WAY IN BRIGG

Every four years there's a Brigg Town Council election and the one in May 2015 will go hand-in-hand with North Lincolnshire Council elections and a General Election.
The fact the local poll is drawing near was highlighted on Monday night when Brigg Town Council held its monthly meeting in the Angel Suite.
Nomination papers were available after the meeting for collection by those councillors  looking to stand again.
If you are thinking of standing for election, the best bet is to contact North Lincolnshire Council, which oversees polls at all levels.
You can find useful information through this link

LOWER SPEED LIMIT ALERT FOR BRIGG DRIVERS

Motorists living in Brigg should be aware of a new speed limit shortly to be introduced by North Lincolnshire Council. It's not in town but a mile distant.
The speed limit on the B1206 Barton Road, Wrawby, will be reduced from 40mph to 30mph,  with a view to improving road safety. That's the left turn at Barton Road End, just before you get to Wrawby Hill on the A18.
It's not long since the highway authority reduced the permitted speed between Brigg and Wrawby, and also cut the 40mph section along Scawby Road to 30mph.

BRIGG PUB PUTS OUT THE EMPTIES

There must be the best part of 40 beer kegs  stacked up here at the side of  the White Horse pub in Brigg, We presume they were empties awaiting collection.
It just goes to show how popular the town centre hostelry has been since JD Wetherspoon reopened it and also what a thirsty lot we are in Brigg!

RENTING A BRIGG COUNCIL HOUSE IN THE 1960s

We are now in possession of 20 Brigg Urban District Council rent books for the financial years 1963/4 through to 1979 when Glanford Borough Council had become the landlord.
In the early 1960s a three-bedroomed council house had a weekly rent of £1 10s 4d.
The Conditions of Tenancy included a requirement to have the chimneys swept by a competent person at least every six months - coal fires then being the norm in the vast majority of properties.
Tenants also had to inform the Medical Officer of Health immediately of any infectious diseases  present in the home.
The Urban District Council's Housing Manager was J. T. Wilson, while Dr J.S. Robertson was the Medical Officer.

BRIGG BAR WANDERINGS

It was not as full in the new JD Wetherspoon pub in Brigg late on Saturday night, when compared with the previous two Saturdays. But the cold weather meant fewer souls ventured out to the town centre.
We also called at the Black Bull and the Britannia, but never managed our planned trip to the Woolpack, where entertainment was on offer. 
At the White Horse,  a decent pint of real ale was £1.99p - a pleasant surprise.

CONCRETE SIGNS OF COSTA COFFEE COMING TO BRIGG?

Work is now being done to the former Poundstretcher store building in Brigg town centre.
This is the location, in Wrawby Street, where it is planned to establish a Costa Coffee franchise.

BRIGG EXTENSION REFUSED PERMISSION

Planning permission to erect a first-floor rear extension in Brigg has been refused.
The application was made to North Lincolnshire Council for 17 Eastfield Road.
The council refused the application because it felt there would be an unacceptable loss of residential amenity to a nearby property.
Anyone refused permission has a right of appeal to the Government.

BRIGG RECREATION GROUND UPDATE

Although the application to redevelop Brigg Recreation Ground was lodged in September, there's still no "decision date" from North Lincolnshire Council.
Planning permission is being sought to demolish the existing changing pavilion and redevelop the site to provide new sports and changing facilities
Council planners received only one letter from a member of the public commenting on the application.

KNOCKOUT EVENT COMING UP AT BRIGG TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB

Request a team pack now for We're A Knockout 2015 - a charity fundraiser to be held at Brigg Town Football Club's Hawthorns ground on Sunday 10th May.
The organisers are looking for teams of 6-10 people, aged 16+ . There is a £100 per team entry fee and each one must commit to raising a minimum of a further £400 in sponsorship.
To obtain your information and registration pack, please call us on 01472 827100 or email gemma@whenyouwish.org.uk
Find out more on Facebook here

HOW BRIGG PEOPLE CAN SAVE MONEY ON HEATING

FROM HUMBER & WOLDS RURAL COMMUNITY COUNCIL (VIA BRIGG TOWN COUNCIL)

Humber & Wolds Rural Community Council, in partnership with North Lincolnshire Council, launched the NLC Community Switch Bulk Oil Buying Scheme for domestic heating oil in order to save money on fuel costs for households, community buildings and businesses. The scheme is launched in February 2015.
The scheme aims to save members money by bringing residents and communities together to make the most of their collective buying power to reduce the price of oil and pass the savings on to the members directly. The scheme is open to households, community buildings and businesses that use oil to heat their homes and premises including Churches and Village Halls.
To become a member all you will need do is complete a membership form and pay a small annual membership fee which covers the cost of as many orders as you wish throughout the year. The membership fee covers the administrative costs of running the projects. Any surplus from the NLC Community Switch Bulk Oil Buying Scheme will go directly towards supporting HWRCC’s charitable work.
Individual households pay as little as £20 for the year, For those who join the scheme part way through the year, the fee is calculated at £5 per remaining quarter. Community Buildings pay £30. 
North Lincs. Council will provide FREE household membership for the first 100 who join. This means you can try the scheme for free. 
Becoming a community co-ordinator will give you free membership in return for co-ordinating the monthly orders for your community.
New members are eligible to place an order in the same month they join the scheme, as long as they submit their application form and pay their membership fee two weeks before the ordering deadline. The minimum quantity that can be ordered is 500 litres. You will be charged the same price per litre irrespective quantity ordered. More information is available in our members leaflet. Orders can be placed with your local Coordinator if you have one or directly with HWRCC. (Tel 01430 430904 or email oil@hwrcc.org.uk)
Once your order is received, you can sit back and relax as we negotiate the best price from a range of suppliers. You will then be notified of the pence per litre price by either your local co-ordinator (if you have one) or HWRCC. Deliveries are made within 10 working days of the order being placed. Always ensure you have three to four weeks supply of oil in your oil tank when ordering to avoid risk of running out. You pay the supplier directly.
For all enquiries about the North Lincs. Bulk Oil Buying Scheme, you can contact us on 01430 430904 or email us at oil@hwrcc.org.uk

BRIGG TOWN COUNCIL'S MONTHLY MEETING TOMORROW

Brigg Town Council's February meeting will be held tomorrow (Monday, February 23) in the Angel Suite, starting at 7.30pm.
Public Question Time is, as always, included on the agenda, giving local people a chance to go along and raise topics of interest to them. 
If anyone was thinking of attending the planned session of the Planning & Environment Committee tomorrow, please note it has been cancelled, due to lack of recent applications. It was to have taken place prior to the council's monthly meeting.

BRIGG BOYS THROUGH TO NATIONAL BADMINTON SEMI-FINALS

FROM NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL

Pupils from across North Lincolnshire entered the Center Parcs National Schools Badminton Championships, and two teams of boys have successfully made it through to the semi-finals in March. 
At the county stage (quarter finals) on 5 February at Hull Badminton Centre there were teams from Sir John Nelthorpe School, Brigg: Key Stage 3 boys and girls, Axholme Academy: Key Stage 4 girls and Vale Academy: Key Stage 4 boys. The Key Stage 3 boys from Sir John Nelthorpe and Key Stage 4 boys from Vale Academy have made it to the semi-finals. 
These two teams have got through two rounds already to make it to the regional stage (semi-finals). This will be taking place on 25 March at York Railway Institute. 
They will be playing against other regions across the country in a bid to make it to the national finals held at Center Parcs in Sherwood Forest later in the year. 
Most of the players who have made it through to the semi-finals attend the Badminton Academy at Ancholme Leisure Centre.
The Academy was set-up five years ago; it provides coaching for beginners and aspiring players. Many now represent the county and compete in national events. It is run by Richard Traviss (international player) and Michael Taylor (county player) - both qualified coaches. 
Beginners train at Ancholme Leisure Centre on a Saturday mornings from 9am to 10am and costs £3.70, followed by the elite squad from 10am to 12pm. For further information contact Richard on 07738337203 or email richardtraviss1@hotmail.co.uk.  
Coun Carl Sherwood (Brigg & Wolds), cabinet member for customer services, sport and leisure, said: “This is only the second time that we have had two teams make it to the semi-final stage, which is an achievement in itself. Most of the boys attend our Badminton Academy at Ancholme Leisure Centre, so we are extremely proud. It is great to see their hard work paying off. 
“Well done to all the boys and girls who have taken part in the Championships. Good luck to the teams from Sir John Nelthorpe and Vale Academy; you are doing a fantastic job of representing North Lincolnshire.”

BRIGG FOOTBALLERS REACH FINAL

Briggensians are through to the final of the Johnsons Transport Ironstone Cup, organised by the TSW Printers Scunthorpe & District Football League.
In yesterday's semi-final, the team based at Sir John Nelthorpe School beat Westwoodside Rangers 1-0, the goal coming from Mark Morris.
On  Saturday, February 28,  Briggensians entertain Epworth Town Reserves in division three.

DIVISION THREE

                                                             P   W   D   L    F    A  Diff Pts

      EPWORTH TOWN RES              14   9   2   3   47   25  22   26-

      SCOTTER UNITED RES             16   7   4   5   50   34  16   25

      CROSBY COLTS JNR                 9   8   0   1   44    6  38   24

      WESTWOODSIDE RANGERS  10   7   1   2   49   14  35   22+/-

      LIMESTONE RANGERS RES   12   7   0   5   45   32  13   21

      BRIGGENSIANS                        10   6   2   2   30   14  16   20

      BARNETBY UNITED RES        13   5   1   7   43   41   2   16

      SIX BELLS                                 10   3   1   6   26   35  -9   10

      MIDTOWN UNITED                 14   1   1  12   15   88 -73    7+

      SANTON                                   10   0   0  10   10   70 -60    0 

BRIGG NEEDS MORE FIRE-FIGHTERS

Additional retained fire-fighters are needed in Brigg.

These are part-time positions, involving quick call-outs when required for duty.

Retained fire-fighters are very important to the well-being of town residents, properties and business premises.

The fire station in Barnard Avenue, alongside the A18, has signs displayed, asking people to consider becoming retained fire-fighters.

Here’s a link to the Humberside Fire & Rescue Service website and a request form...

BRIGG PUB & HULL BREWERY HISTORY ON SHOW

Few people passing by in Brigg – on foot or on the A18 – notice this  historic pub sign.

It’s now rather faded and affixed high up on the side wall of the Britannia, on Wrawby Street.

The sign  dates back to the era when Hull Brewery was a major force in local licensing.

Do you remember any of the pubs and off-licences they owned?

How about  the beer they brewed?

The sign surely belongs in a museum.

Perhaps Brigg Heritage Centre could have a word about taking it away to display.

After a good clean, it might scrub up rather well.

FAIR DISTRIBUTION OF SURPLUS BRIGG EQUIPMENT

A 3Bs session in the Angel Suite Lounge when the youth project was in full swing.

Over the past few days we have posted six stories showing how Brigg Town Council has distributed the surplus equipment left after the conclusion of the 3Bs youth project.
The final list was presented to councillors on the Property & Services Committee during a recent meeting at the Angel Suite, which Brigg Blog attended. 
Equipment went to  various "youth orientated" groups in Brigg, Barnetby and Broughton who we are sure will make good use of it.
Coun James Truepenny commented: "It's a fair distribution."
Coun Jenny Bell stressed that Broughton and Barnetby had benefited from the share out, as well as groups in Brigg.

BRIGG FOOTBALLERS IN SEMI-FINAL ACTION

Brigg football team Briggensians return to action tomorrow  (Saturday, February 21) with a very important fixture.
The team based at Sir John Nelthorpe School takes on Westwoodside Rangers in a Johnsons Transport Ironstone Cup semi-final, kicking off at  1.30pm.
Briggensians were without a division three fixture last Saturday in the TSW Printers Scunthorpe and District Football League.

BRIGG XBOX, Wii & DISCO EQUIPMENT DONATED

Brigg Town Council has helped many local groups by redistributing the equipment in hand after the Three Bs youth project came to an end.
The 3Bs initiative provided sessions for teenagers as a way of keeping them engaged in worthwhile pursuits, some sporting.
Brigg Blog is revealing the recipients of the surplus equipment in stages.
Here are details of the the sixth and final share-out we have featured in recent days.

NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL YOUTH SERVICE WHICH MANAGES BRIGG YOUTH CENTRE & OTHERS

• Assorted Games for XBox and Wii
• 1 XBox
• 1 Wii
• Box of Leads and Controllers
• Electronic Drum Pads
• Guitar Hero x 2
• 2 Turntables
• 2 Amps
• 3 Mixing decks
• 2 Speakers and Stands
• Remote Control Car

FREE ENTRY FOR BRIGG FOLK AT MARKET RASEN RACES - BOOK NOW

Many people from the Brigg area enjoy making the relatively short trip to enjoy Market Rasen races. 
The renowned Lincolnshire course will be offering FREE admission to its Family Fun Day on Sunday 8th March.
In an initiative supported by the horse racing industry’s broadcaster Racing UK, the  track will be giving complimentary access to people who register online. 
The fixture is the opening family fun day of the year at the racecourse.  The meeting has historically attracted just over 2,000 spectators; this year, the racecourse is aiming for many thousands more visitors who can take up the free tickets.
As well as the horse races, there will be children’s entertainment.
Four tickets (including tickets for children) can be claimed by each person who registers. Registration is available at http://marketrasen.thejockeyclub.co.uk
The limit is four tickets – including children’s tickets.
Registration closes at midnight on Sunday 1st March.
Market Rasen Racecourse is staging 22 jump racing meetings in 2015.
It is part of The Jockey Club, which has been at the heart of British racing for more than 260 years. 

BRIGG CLUB MOVING WITH THE TIMES

Brigg Servicemen's Club is not far short of 100 years old but is moving with the times.
Members now get key fobs to "swipe" in and out of the Coney Court premises -  replacing plastic cards.
Members who do not visit all that often should note  they need to pop in and exchange card for key fob. That's even if they have already paid their subs for 2015.

EXTENSIONS TO BRIGG HOMES CAN GO AHEAD

Planning permission to erect a two-storey extension at the side and rear of a house in Brigg has been granted by North Lincolnshire Council.
The property in question is 15 St Helen's Road, and the successful application came from Mr & Mrs I. Flower.
Approval has also been given to Mr M. Watson for a single-storey extension at 28 St Clare's Walk.

NO SNOW, NO RAIN, NO HAIL - SO LET’S GO ROWING IN BRIGG

Recently there was talk of the Beast from the East – a severe weather system that was going to blow in from Siberia and dump loads of snow on the UK, Brigg included.

That prompted us to take the above picture a few days later, as the sun shone and there was hardly a puff of wind. Perfect conditions for rowers like this, from our own Ancholme club, to take to the river from their HQ, in  Manley Gardens.

Snowdrops are now appearing in Brigg gardens, we've just had our membership renewed by the cricket umpires' association and it's still light at 5pm.

Spring is not far away!

BRIGG EQUIPMENT TO BENEFIT GIRL GUIDES

Brigg Town Council has helped many local groups by redistributing the equipment in hand after the Three Bs youth project came to an end.
The 3Bs initiative provided sessions for teenagers as a way of keeping them engaged in worthwhile pursuits, some sporting.
Brigg Blog is revealing the recipients of the surplus equipment in stages.


BRIGG TOWN COUNCIL
RE-DISTRIBUTION of THREE B’s EQUIPMENT
The following equipment has been donated to and accepted by:
NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE NAME:…………………….
GIRLS GUIDES SIGNATURE IN RECEIPT
8th January 2015

4 x Short Tennis Rackets

Box of Tennis Bowls

Hula hoops

Hide out Bivi

Circus skills equipment
































Brigg Town Council has helped many local groups by redistributing the equipment in hand after the Three Bs youth project came to an end. 
The 3Bs initiative provided sessions for teenagers as a way of keeping them engaged in worthwhile pursuits, some sporting. 
Brigg Blog is revealing the recipients of the surplus equipment in stages. 

GIRLS GUIDES

• 4 Short Tennis Rackets
• Box of Tennis Bowls
• Hula hoops
• Hide out Bivi
• Circus skills equipment

More groups to benefit from the share-out will follow on Brigg Blog.
                                                                                                           

GONE! ANOTHER TREE ON THE EDGE OF BRIGG

Following our recent post about the large tree being taken down near the entrance to the old Brigg Sugar Factory Club, on  Scawby Road, we've just noted that another has gone - on the other side of the A18.
Standing on Cake Mills Bridge over the New River Ancholme, close to the border between Brigg and Scawby, we noted this tree stump (centre) with a view to looking through our back files to see if we could discover an earlier picture taken from the same spot.
It didn't prove too difficult. So here are the 'before' and 'after'  views.
The tree grew on the very edge of the Broughton parish boundary - literally a stone's throw from Brigg.

SPORTS EQUIPMENT DONATED FROM BRIGG TO HELP BARNETBY YOUNGSTERS

Brigg Town Council has helped many local groups by redistributing the equipment in hand after the Three Bs youth project came to an end.
The 3Bs initiative provided sessions for teenagers as a way of keeping them engaged in worthwhile pursuits, some sporting.
Brigg Blog is revealing the recipients of the surplus equipment in stages.

BARNETBY
5 Portable Bases and Posts
Blow up beach ball
15 Tennis Balls
6 Short Tennis Rackets
Golf bags and clubs
Tag Rugby
Frisbees
Air Flow Hoops
Tool chest with short tennis nets
Basketball Posts
Kite
Lacrosse set
Extreme Golf equipment
More groups to benefit from 3Bs equipment to follow on Brigg Blog.

NEW & OLD IN QUEEN STREET, BRIGG,

Queen Street, Brigg, looking towards Bigby Street

Queen Street - within Brigg town centre and the conservation area - still retains much of its Victorian flavour, but with some new additions.

NFU Mutual and Co-operative Funeral Care have just taken space in the former Coleman's Restaurant building.
Queen Street's trees appear to be of similar size and age to those at nearby East Park. Late Victorian or Edwardian?

NFU Mutual and  Co-operative Funeral Care in the former Coleman's Restaurant building, now revamped and turned over to other business use.

A winter view of East Park, Brigg, its trees, the Tin Tabernacle and the public toilets.

CYCLE OF BRIGG VISITORS

On Sunday morning we noted, with interest, about a dozen cycles propped up on the wall at the side of the Buttercross in Brigg - opposite the Lord Nelson Hotel.
It was a very nice day, in terms of weather, so perhaps they just fancied a ride out.
In the era before most families could afford a car, huge numbers of people biked into Brigg town centre.
But today do we have even one communal cycle-rack? Should one, or more, be considered for the town centre? 
There's space available, surely, on the edges of the Old Courts Road and Angel car parks.
Or how about utilising a small area behind, or alongside, our police station in Barnard Avenue?
That location would be very re-assuring for the bike owning public.
Your thoughts are very welcome. Post a comment if it's a topic of interest to you. 

BRIGG TREE CENSUS

Christmas lights illuminating trees in Brigg Market Place

A Brigg Town Council committee discussed trees in the town centre at its latest meeting.
No-one seemed quite sure how many there are in Queen Street and on East Park, close to the Tintabs shelter.
Several councillors, from memory, under-estimated the number and there was no reason for them to leave the Angel Suite to go and undertake a  count. Especially as it was well after dark.
Brigg Blog waited until the sun came out at the weekend and had a stroll down to this part of town.
We can now confirm there are six trees in Queen Street and SIXTEEN at East Park.
The latter number came as a real surprise to us.
The councillors' discussion was about Christmas lights on trees.
Nothing has yet been decided put it is possible some of the trees will be illuminated in Queen Street, near the Tintabs, and on the riverside.
Grant money may be available be applying to North Lincolnshire Council.
February might seem a shade early to be planning for Christmas 2015, but it was pointed out the Property & Services Committee has long gaps between meetings.

BRIGG BANDSTAND BOOKINGS

Brigg Town Council is to meet with officers of the North Lincolnshire unitary authority to discuss the letting of Brigg Bandstand to organisations.
The structure being a focal point of the Market Place, it is in demand.
Should block bookings be welcomed? Or should there be a limit on the number?
It is suggested that having clear guidelines in place will be a welcome step forward.
Coun Jenny Bell told the Property & Services Committee: "We need guidelines."

BRIGG FISHING EQUIPMENT FINDS NEW HOME

Brigg Town Council has helped many local groups by redistributing the equipment in hand after the Three Bs youth project came to an end.
The 3Bs initiative provided sessions for teenagers as a way of keeping them engaged in worthwhile pursuits, some sporting.
Brigg Blog is revealing the recipients of the surplus equipment in stages.

NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE LOOKED AFTER CHILDREN SERVICE

• 6 Fishing Boxes and associated equipment
• 5 Fishing Seats
• 4  Landing Nets
• 9 Keep Nets
• 4  Rod bags with rods

More groups to benefit from surplus 3Bs equipment to follow on Brigg Blog.

NEW BRIGG FLATS PLAN 'SHOULD GO BEFORE COMMITTEE'

Plans to build four two-storey flats close to the site of the demolished Brocklesby Ox pub in Bridge Street, Brigg, should be decided by the North Lincolnshire Council Planning Committee after making a site visit.
That's the recommendation from Brigg Town Council, which is suggesting the North Lincolnshire ward councillors for the Brigg area  should "call in" the application to ensure it goes before the committee of elected members, rather than being decided by officers, as the vast majority of applications are these days.
Brigg Town Council's Planning & Environment Committee, meeting in the Angel Suite, heard that someone living near the proposed site was concerned about potential "overlooking" if the flats were built.

BRIGG ATC GAINS WELCOME KIT

Brigg Town Council has helped many local groups by redistributing the equipment in hand after the Three Bs youth project came to an end.
The 3Bs initiative provided sessions for teenagers as a way of keeping them engaged in worthwhile pursuits, some sporting.
Brigg Blog is revealing the recipients of the surplus equipment in stages.

2222 SQUADRON BRIGG ATC - BASED IN BRIDGE STREET

• SOFTBALL EQUIPMENT
• UNIHOC EQUIPMENT
• PINK VOLLEYBALL
• ARCHERY AND ALL ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
• FOOTBALL STRIPS
• WALKING BOOTS
• 6 PORTABLE LIGHTS
• STANDS BATTERIES
• SELECTION OF FOOTBALLS, INCLUDING BELL BALL.
• 4  VORTEX ROCKET BALLS
• ROCKETBALL EQUIPMENT

More groups to benefit will appear in future posts on Brigg Blog.

BRIGG EXTENSION TO BE DECIDED BY DISTRICT PLANNERS

Brigg Town Council considered a planning application to provide a second floor extension above the existing integral garage at The Oaks, 2 Redcombe Lane.
The Planning & Environment Committee heard North Lincolnshire Council, the planning authority, had received a letter from a resident about potential loss of light.
North Lincolnshire Council planners will now decide whether to grant permission for the extension.