SIZEABLE GRANT TO HELP ESTABLISH NEW COMMUNITY CINEMA IN BRIGG

Efforts being made to create a new community cinema in Brigg have been given a major boost.
Hull-based telecommunications company KCOM is making a £1,000 grant to the Brigg Arts & Culture Centre (BACC) through its community fund.
The intended location of the community cinema is the refurbished drama hall at Sir John Nelthorpe School, off Grammar School
KCOM has been busy installing underground cables on various streets in and near Brigg and offering locals the chance to sign up for its ultra-fast broadband.
Several months ago when KCOM representations made a presentation to Brigg Town Council, it explained that community bids would be welcome from local groups and organisations.
Explaining how the grant would be used if its bid proved successful, BACC said "We would like to start a community cinema for the residents of Brigg and surrounding villages, becoming the social heart of the community and providing connections and social opportunities for those who might otherwise be isolated.
"We hope a local cinema will provide a warm and friendly atmosphere for local residents to come together without the need to travel out of town. This grant will help purchase a projector screen to run a community cinema for the residents of Brigg and surrounding villages."
While announcing its latest community grants to good causes across Hull, East Yorks and North Lincs, KCOM passed on its congratulations to Hornsea Town Walking Football Club, Barrow Methodist Church, Brigg Arts & Culture Centre, One Off Productions and Hull Trinity House.
The winners triumphed in a public poll held to pick the winners from a shortlist of finalists.