Thursday, April 16, 2015

BRIGG & DISTRICT EVENTS IN JUNE - COURTESY OF OUR TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE

Here are Brigg events to be held in June, courtesy of the Tourist Information Centre, based at the Buttercross, Market Place:

Friday 5 June
7.30pm – The Hut People – Brigg Live Arts at The Angel Suite, Brigg. Supported by Clarty Slough. £10 advance, £12 on door from Brigg Tourist Information Centre. 01652 657053 or 01652 653217. 

Saturday 6 June
10am to 4pm –North Lincolnshire Council Fostering Team Recruitment Stall – The Podium@ Scunthorpe Market. 01724 297496
10.30am to 2.30pm – Witch - Waters’ Edge Visitor Centre, Barton. Adult’s pottery workshop with Karen Raithby. £30, booking essential. 01652 631500.
10am to 3pm - Brigg Pump Dressing and Craft Market  - Starting in the Market Place at 10am with the Scunthorpe Tatterfoals and Grimsby Morris Men. At 11am the dancers will lead the procession with local Brownies to the first pump blessing next to the Nelthorpe Arms, across the bridge, then  parade through the Market Place to the second pump blessing beside the White Horse (Weatherspoons). Further dancing at different locations, plus craft market. 01652 657053. 
1.30pm and 4.30pm - Railtours around the TATA iron and steel making plant at Scunthorpe - Standard tour 1.30pm for 2 ½ hours (suitable for all ages) and brake van tour 4.30pm for 3 hours (unsuitable for under 10 years old).  Places must be booked with Brigg Tourist Information Centre 01652 657053. Admission free (donations welcome).

Saturday 13 June
6.30pm onwards – Ceilidh – Grounds and marquee of The Mount Tea Rooms, Castlethorpe. £10 including fish, chips and peas, £3 children. Suitable clothing recommended, refreshments available or bring your own drinks. Tickets from The Mount or 01652 654576 / 07512 761157.

Saturday 13 June until Sunday 21 June
1.30 to 5pm - Scawby Hall Open - Conducted tours in groups of max 12 people. Adults £7, concessions £5.50, children (5-16 yrs) £3, under 5s free, family ticket £17. 01652 654272. 

Saturday 20 June
1.30pm – Railtour around the TATA iron and steel making plant at Scunthorpe - Standard tour 1.30pm for 2 ½ hours (suitable for all ages).  Places must be booked with Brigg Tourist Information Centre 01652 657053. Admission free (donations welcome).

Saturday 27 June
9am to 3pm - Brigg Farmers’ Market - Market Place. Visit this FARMA accredited award winning market and buy delicious local food from the people who produce it.  Now with over 30 stalls selling everything from venison to smoked salmon and home-made cakes to sauces. 01652 657053.
10am to 2pm – Rabbit Crafts – Brigg Heritage Centre, The Angel. Small donation requested, no need to book. 01724 296771.  10am to 2.30pm – Antique Fair – 1st floor, The Buttercross, Market Place. Organised by Brigg Heritage Centre. Stalls £10. Tea, coffee and cakes. 01652 618736

Sunday 28 June
10am to 5pm – Hibaldstow Open Gardens and Scarecrow Day – Around 12 gardens open, displays in St Hybald’s Church and Methodist Church, classic car display. Refreshments in Village Hall. £3, accompanied children free, proceeds to local charities. Free minibus round village. 01652 656875. 
2 to 5pm - Wrawby Mill Open Day - Mill Lane, Wrawby. The last remaining postmill in the north of England.  Adults £2, children £1, family £5.  01652 653699. 

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