BRIGG BLOG'S 'ON SONG' WITH MIDWEEK NEWS ROUND-UP

Brigg Blog was interested to learn that the Vault Bar - now being created by converting the former HSBC bank premises in the Market Place - is advertising for a resident singer to perform once it opens to the public.
This set us thinking back over the decades, and the only hostelry we can recall having a regular resident performer was the old Brocklesby Ox, on Bridge Street, where Vanessa (Vin Bull) appeared at weekends over many years, seated at the piano.
Vanessa was well-known across North Lincolnshire as a charity fundraiser.
The Vault's resident singer will perform three weekends each month. Described as a Cocktail Bar, the venue (pictured above, top left) will be "unlocking soon."

'LOCAL' PROJECT: Also generating much interest on the other side of Brigg Market Place is the proposed scheme for a new 'drinking establishment' in the former florist's shop adjoining Coney Court's archway (pictured above, top right).
Licensing, planning and listed building applications have been made for a Bottle Shop & Micro Pub, with North Lincolnshire Council yet to announce its decisions on all three.
People may be interested to learn that a resident of Brigg is involved in this project, with a company from Caistor the appointed agent.
A wide range of supporting information has been submitted to the council on behalf of The Bottle Box Ltd.
Brigg Town Council, as a consultee, has raised no objections to what's proposed.

TALKING COBBLERS: Brigg received an influx of football fans when Northampton Town supporters called in on Saturday (August 6) for a refreshment stop on their way to the afternoon game at Grimsby Town.
The supporters' coach (pictured) was parked on Station Road (adjoining Hewson House) and fans of The Cobblers (Northampton is famous for making boots and shoes) set off on foot into the town centre.
Brigg Blog decided to take a look at what the football followers found once they left their coach.
It was good to see the 'Welcome to Brigg' box well-stocked with Business Partnership leaflets, setting out what the town has on offer.
However, one of the finger-post indicator signs on the post above - saying 'Town Centre' - directs people along Bigby Street, which is mostly residential.
So potential passing trade for the many businesses along Wrawby Street may be lost.
Could a slight adjustment to the finger-post be made to point visitors along Queen Street instead? If so, there's a good chance of them seeing the town's main shopping street and various premises offering food.

RECORD RECYCLING? The good news is people are currently recycling masses of cans and bottles in Brigg - possibly more than ever before.
Having filled the modestly-sized kerbside box provided by North Lincolnshire Council, they are taking the trouble to visit the Recycling Centre off Old Courts Road with bags and boxes packed with metal and glass items.
But this picture (taken at the weekend) tells its own story.
Someone really needs to monitor how full these large recycling bins are getting.
Could the collection rota then be amended, as required, to respond to local demand.
The council, quite rightly, is asking people to recycle as much as possible.

 

BOOK NOW: The CPRE Northern Lincolnshire Branch has organised a talk in Brigg by well-known historian Dr Kevin Leahy (pictured above).
The countryside charity says this event will be on interest to many people.
Called The Lost Valley: Anglo-Saxons in the Winterton Vale, it will be held at Market Place venue the Buttercross on Saturday, October 15, from 2.30pm. Tea and coffee will be available from 2pm.
Admission to Dr Leahy's talk is free to CPRE members and £5 for visitors.
Tickets are available from Mary Allen - email maryallen491@gmail.com or call 07977 703623.

ON HIS BUCKET LIST: A community-minded resident we met at the weekend was intending to return to the town centre with equipment to clean up piles of 'deposits' within the paved area of the pedestrian area which remained after Friday's Brigg Horse Fair.

FREE FRUIT: Despite the recent hot and dry weather with much-reduced rainfall, there's a fine crop of brambles ripening near the entrance to Holland Park, off Station Road. Interested pie, crumble and jam-makers can take their pick!