BRIGG IS ALREADY PLANNING AHEAD FOR QUEEN'S PLATINUM JUBILEE

Brigg Town Council is already planning how the community will mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee (her 70th anniversary as monarch) in June 2022.
It could be that the winning formula adopted 10 years ago for Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee will be used again, with a committee being formed to draw up plans and make the all-important arrangements.
Coun Rob Waltham told last night's June meeting of Brigg Town Council that the community would expect the council to take the lead on this issue.
He suggested the Town Mayor, Coun Brian Parker, should chair a meeting of local organisations to collect ideas.
Coun Jane Kitching recalled a working group being established in 2012. "It was a really good day," she noted.
The programme included a picnic in the Market Place, a parade through the streets, events at the Recreation Ground and an evening disco/dance in the Angel Suite.
Coun Waltham questioned whether it might be better to hold the initial meeting with interested groups 'online'.
Back in 2012, the organisers held several traditional sessions in the Angel Suite.
It all went very smoothly 10 years ago. But as Coun Kitching rightly reminded fellow councillors last night (Tuesday), beginning the planning back then was left a little late.
Brigg Blog recalls attending and reporting on the initial session  - just four months prior to the big day in June.
This year, at Coun Kitching's suggestion, the issue is being addressed a full year in advance.
Brigg Town Business Partnership - representing local traders - was involved in the Diamond Jubilee celebrations and is also likely to play a key role next June when a national four-day bank holiday will be enjoyed.
Brigg Recreation Ground was famously visited by the Queen in 1977 - her Silver Jubilee year - when she watched a pageant being performed.


PICTURED Freeman of Brigg, Tom Glossop, and wife Maureen enjoying the Diamond Jubilee celebrations in Brigg Market Place on June 4, 2012 when the Way In shop showed its support.