BRIGG IS PUMPED FULL OF IDEAS TO CELEBRATE THE QUEEN'S PLATINUM JUBILEE

The Pump Blessing ceremonies enjoyed in Brigg town centre over a number of years could be set for a right royal re-appearance.
Adding flower garlands to the two surviving Victorian cast iron water pumps in the town centre as part of colourful ceremonies has not taken place since May 2019 but is now being considered for Saturday, June 4, 2022 as part of Brigg's celebrations for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee (70 years as reigning monarch).
The pumps are located next to the County Bridge and on Grammar School Road South, to the side of Wetherspoon's White Horse pub/restaurant. These pumps provided safe-to-drink water to Brigg town centre residents for many decades - removing the threat of catching potentially fatal diseases from other tainted sources.
A Best of British Market is also being considered for June 4 next year, with street entertainment and music.
Further events are being considered for Sunday, June 5, 2022, including a picnic on the Millennium Green and a Last Night of the Proms-style gathering, together with all-day entertainment and a multi-faith thanksgiving service in the Market Place.
Some details of what may take place in Brigg for the Platinum Jubilee were given during Brigg Town Council's latest meeting, held in the Buttercross.
One Jubilee Planning Meeting has already been held (online, using the Zoom platform). It is now hoped that a Working Committee can be formed by volunteers to finalise events and make the necessary arrangements over the coming months.
This method was adopted very successfully in 2012 when Brigg staged various events in the town centre, at the Recreation Ground and in the Angel Suite to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
Current Brigg Town Mayor Coun Brian Parker, Coun Jane Kitching and Town Clerk Kerry McGrath were present on behalf of the Town Council at the initial Jubilee Planning Meeting.
Also in attendance were representatives of the Brigg Town Business Partnership, Brigg in Bloom, Brigg British Legion, the Rotary Club, Ladies' Probus and the Inner Wheel.
It is hoped to involve schools and youth groups in the celebrations next June.

PICTURED: Pump Blessing ceremonies in the town - images by Ken Harrison.