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WILL YOU HELP WITH BRIGG SPRING CLEAN?

2012-02-02T16:47:00.001Z

Brigg Spring Clean
Saturday 26th May

From Jeanette Woollard, Clerk - Brigg Town Council

Plans are once again underway to hold a Spring Clean Day in the Town, but the date for this year’s event is one week later than usual, due to the delayed National Bank Holiday to mark the Diamond Jubilee.
The Diamond Jubilee weekend in Brigg will commence with the LincSquad Adventure Challenge on Sunday 3rd June. A Voluntary Committee has also recently been formed to organise further events and entertainment for the community, on either Monday 4th or Tuesday 5th June. The week will then conclude with the Brigg Summer Fair, now organised annually by Brigg and District Lions, in the Market Place and the Town Centre on Sunday 10th June.
The Town Council is already making plans for bunting to be erected throughout the Town. The Town’s traders have been asked to consider erecting individual Union Flags outside their shops, and the hanging baskets will reflect the red, white and blue theme. All of these initiatives will ensure that the Town is suitably decorated in readiness for the celebrations, but will undoubtedly be spoiled if the Town and the River are full of litter and look generally unkempt!

CAN YOU SPARE SOME TIME TO HELP?

There will be two clean up sessions on Saturday 26th May 2012, when the main aim will be to target the river, the river side and the Town Centre. Other locations which have been identified as ‘in need of a targeted response’ will also be considered, depending on the manpower available.
Both sessions will commence with a health and safety briefing at the Angel Suite and light refreshments will be provided back at the Angel Suite, after each clean up session.
Assemble at the Angel Suite for:

Health and safety briefing 10am; clean-up session 10.30am-12.30pm
Health and safety briefing 2pm, clean-up session 2.30pm to 4.30pm.

Clearly, the more manpower that is available the more that can be done and I, therefore, hope that you will be able to pledge your assistance at one of the clean-up sessions; and that you will also spread the word and encourage others to come forward and help too. Please use the attached reply slip to indicate which session(s) you will be able to attend, and return it to the Town Council Office as soon as possible.
Thanking you in anticipation of your support.

Please contact the Town Council Office, The Angel Suite, Exchange Place, Brigg, DN20 8LD. Tel 01652 659402. E.Mail: enquiries@briggmarkettown.co.uk

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BRIGG TESCO - FIRM REPLY

2012-02-02T10:27:00.000Z

A Tesco spokesman has provided the following response to Brigg Town Council, in reply to the question raised at the last Town Council meeting, and recent public speculation that plans for the new store have been shelved in favour of the previous plan to extend the existing store.
Tesco says: “The company is still progressing its intention to build a new store in Brigg, in accordance with the plans recently approved.”

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LET'S ENSURE BRIGG 'BOOKS' THE TREND

2012-02-02T10:07:00.000Z

Brigg Blog wants to flag up a worthy initiative aimed at getting more people to read books.
In the age of the Kindle, online news and features, social networking and multi-purpose mobile phones, many of us still like to read books.
But there's a danger that today's youngsters may miss out on the joy of books.
We need to ensure that they turn over a new leaf and don't just read on the screen.
So the Bookstart reading programme is inviting people to get involved in its 20th anniversary celebrations by making a simple pledge: to share 20 books in 2012.
Bookstart provides free books to babies, toddlers and three-year-olds, and has given out more than 30 million books to children around the country since its launch in 1992.
Councillor Patricia Bradwell (pictured below), Executive Member for Children’s Services at Lincolnshire County Council, told us: “Bookstart helps give every child a flying start in life. Books are a great way to bond with your child and beneficial for their emotional well-being and future learning. That’s why we want as many people as possible to join in the celebrations by sharing 20 books in 2012.
“You might do this by sharing picture books with your own children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews at bedtime. Alternatively, you might want to share books by reading to children in a local school or a library. The choice is yours.”
A number of famous authors and celebrities have already given the project their backing, including: Jacqueline Wilson, Michael Morpurgo, Julia Donaldson, Frank Cottrell Boyce, Joanna Trollope, Michael Rosen, Hugh Dennis and Kirsty Wark.
People can show their support by picking up a ‘pledge postcard’ at their local library. Alternatively, you can make the pledge online at www.booktrust.org.uk - where you can also find out more about the Bookstart programme.
Our picture above shows the Oxfam book shop, in Wrawby Street, Brigg.

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BRIGG JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS UPDATE

2012-02-02T09:46:00.004Z

The date has been changed of the next Brigg meeting discussing June's celebrations for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
The newly-formed Jubilee Committee will now meet in the Angel Suite at 7.30pm on Wednesday, February 29 - a week later than originally planned.
All interested members of the public are welcome to attend.
A wide range of events will be held in the Market Place and at the Recreation Ground on bank holiday Monday, June 4.
At February 29's meeting we should get a better idea of what exactly is going to be provided for the public to enjoy.

BRIGG WOULD BE APP-Y JUST TO GET MORE TRAINS

2012-02-01T15:04:00.000Z

Brigg Blog gets all steamed up about our town having the worst passenger service in Britain - trains only on Saturdays, three to Grimsby/Cleethorpes and three to Retford/Sheffield.
So we were surprised this afternoon to receive an email from Northern Rail offering us the chance to win two return train tickets to anywhere in Great Britain, if we're prepared to take part in an online survey.
Northern Rail said:
As part of our ongoing commitment to improve our service, we would like to invite you to tell us about your current train ticket purchasing preferences, and what improvements could be made to the ticket buying experience at northernrail.org
As you may be aware, our website has recently been updated so you can now buy tickets for Northern Rail services or tickets to anywhere in Great Britain online.
Additionally, we are planning a new Northern app for iPhone and Android smartphones and would appreciate your thoughts about how we can make this work for you.
The questionnaire is completely confidential and all respondents will be entered into a prize draw with one lucky customer winning two return rail tickets to anywhere in Great Britain.
Thanks in advance, your feedback is important to us.
There hasn't been a person-to-person "ticket buying experience" in Brigg since the pay-on-the-train (Paytrain) system was introduced in the nationalised era of Britain Railways, in the late 1960s, and our station booking office was removed.
It's good that Northern Rail keeps alive Brigg's passenger train links, first established way back in the 1840s. For that we are very grateful.
But we suggest that Brigg rail-users are not all that fussed about "apps" for phones, improved websites or re-establishing a booking office on our station.
All we need is for Northern Rail to please send us a few more humble DMUs, Monday to Friday. Oh, and perhaps a few more on Saturdays, too.

IF YOU'D LIKE TO TRAVEL BY RAIL FROM BRIGG, HERE'S A LINK TO THE CURRENT TIMETABLE
http://www.northernrail.org/pdfs/timetables/20111211/32.pdf

CAFE PLANNED FOR BRIGG HERITAGE CENTRE

2012-02-01T13:16:00.001Z

A refreshment facility could be available when the new Brigg Heritage Centre, proposed by North Lincolnshire Council for the Angel, gets established.
Writing in the latest issue of the Intouch with Brigg and Wolds newsletter, Coun Rob Waltham says it is hoped to have the first phase of the centre scheme open in May.
Then he adds: "We are presently looking at working with a local business to open a cafe in the Angel courtyard, as well as relocating the library to the Angel and the Citizen Advice outreach service."
Rob also highlights efforts being made towards greater use of the upstairs room at the Buttercross (above the tourist information centre). This is restricted by lack of access for people with mobility issues.
It's a lovely, lavish room - but too few Brigg folk have seen it. Something of a hidden gem.

PICTURES BY KEN HARRISON.

BRIGG REMEMBERS ALL HOLOCAUST VICTIMS

2012-01-30T15:24:00.001Z

This picture, taken in the Angel Courtyard in Brigg today, shows the Holocaust Book of Remembrance open for people to sign. A service was conducted yesterday afternoon at the Memorial.

ONE OF BRIGG LIFE'S LITTLE MYSTERIES

2012-01-30T15:01:00.002Z

How is it that with parking restrictions on some Brigg side-streets, the A18 Wrawby Road remains free of double-yellow lines?
Previously on Brigg Blog we mentioned cars parked (quite legally) outside Sir John Nelthorpe Lower School (the former High School), holding up traffic on one lane of a main road.
Today we observed a car not far from the cemetery - same end result. We were going to say it was "parked" but someone was in the driver's seat. So maybe "stopped" would be a more appropriate term.
We've got to concede that you don't see all that many vehicles parked up along Wrawby Road, which is probably why the council has never bothered with double-yellow lines.
"Policing" no parking restrictions along this lengthy stretch of road would also be difficult.
On most days, traffic enforcement officers could walk the entire length from The Monument to Churchill Avenue without spotting any parked cars.
But does that make it right?

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BRIGG PETROL SUPPLY WARNING

2012-01-30T14:45:00.001Z

The Bridge Street petrol station in Brigg is closed today and will be shut for several more by the look of it.
Workmen appear to be replacing the pumps on the forecourt.
The area is fenced off on "Elf and Safety" grounds.
But please note that the handy shop/kiosk remains open for the sale of sweets, drinks, cigarettes, groceries and other goods.
A sign outside suggests the petrol station should be back in action on Friday.
If, like me, you prefer not to use the pumps at Tesco's store in Brigg then don't forget there's a traditional petrol station available just as you enter Hibaldstow.
Good range of pumps, pay in the kiosk, no messing about.

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BRIGG JUBILEE ENTERTAINMENT BEING CONSIDERED

2012-01-29T11:22:00.003Z

A long wish list was compiled of events Brigg might consider as part of celebrations for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee on Monday, June 4.
The list was presented for consideration at a second public meeting held in the Angel Suite.
It should be stressed that what follows are proposals and are not bound to go ahead.
Brigg Blog is also listing only SOME of the events – not them all.
Some events are earmarked for the Market Place, others for the Recreation Ground.
COMPETITIONS: Art, best handwriting, dog/pet show, busking,
balloon race, best-dressed shop windows, splat the rat.
MAIN RING: Brass band, drum majorettes, sheep dogs, clowns, athletics, tug of war, Morris dancing, karate, it’s a knockout, five-a-side football, line dancing, judo.
SIDESHOWS/ACTIVITIES: Beer tent, Punch and Judy, face-painting, singing, cream tees, bouncy castles, donkey rides, sheep dog demonstration, welly wanging, classic cars, traction engines, old tractors, art exhibition, fashion show, children’s rides, fashion show, stalls, jugglers, lucky dip, stocks.
EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES: Queen of the Carnival (and attendants), formal dance (in the Angel), WI cake stalls, flower display.
APPROXIMATE SUGGESTED TIMES: 11.30am to 1pm, community picnic, with entertainment, in the Market Place; 12.30pm, parade starts to form up in Bridge Street, near the County Bridge; 1pm, parade passes through the Market Place, along Wrawby Street, down Queen Street, past The Monument and down Wrawby Road to the Recreation Ground; 2pm onwards and throughout the afternoon, events at the Rec.
Coun Ben Nobbs, chairman of the committee formed this week in the Angel Suite to co-ordinate the Jubilee celebrations, stressed every effort would be made “not to clash” with what Brigg District Lions provide during their Summer Fair, later in June.

BRIGG COUNCILLORS NEED EXTRA TIME TO DECIDE

2012-01-29T08:40:00.000Z

Brigg Town Council is seeking more time to consider its response to a planning application for an area just off the Market Place.

Permission is being sought to build eight town houses, two maisonettes, four flats and three shops, in what is described as a mixed use development close to the Market Place, Cary Lane and Spring’s Way.

Coun Ben Nobbs, chairman of Brigg Town Council’s Planning and Environment Committee, described it as a big development in the centre of the town “with many issues.”

He suggested they should ask North Lincolnshire Council for a week’s extension to the deadline for responses to the application.

“That will give us time to go and look at the site,” he told fellow councillors at their meeting in the Angel Suite.

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BRIGG PEDESTRIAN ZONE AT CROSSROADS?

2012-01-28T10:12:00.000Z

Would the Brigg town centre pedestrian area be safer and more pleasant for shoppers if a more stringent and rigorously "policed" restriction was introduced to stop vehicles driving through at core times on the busiest days?
Many complaints are voiced about the number of cars, vans and lorries encountered in the pedestrian zone by shoppers who often need to get out of the way to let vehicles squeeze past.
Some vehicles are making legitimate deliveries to business premises, a number of which do not enjoy the benefit of rear access. But Brigg Town Council is sufficiently concerned to debate the issue and “have a view to suggest“ restrictions could be considered.
The North Lincolnshire authority, which oversees highways and town centres and enforces traffic management measures, would need to make the final decision, if asked to do so.
During the town council discussions this week it was suggested no vehicles between 10am and 2pm on market days would be a step in the right direction. 10am to 4pm was also mentioned.
Town councillors were being asked to consider whether the Traffic Regulation Order is “sufficiently robust to protect pedestrians in the pedestrianised area.”
Coun Julian Kidd gave an example of a market day when vans had been pushing through crowds of people, resulting in complaints by shoppers and creating a situation he considered to be extremely dangerous.
Coun Jenny Bell pointed out that some businesses could not choose when deliveries were made to their shops, while Coun Chris Dyson highlighted the need for vehicular access to be maintained to some residential premises within the zone.
Coun Mel Oades won widespread agreement when he suggested Brigg businesses needed to be consulted first, to gauge their responses.
Many of the vehicles we encounter in the pedestrian area, of course, are not commercial, but belong to lazy folk taking short-cuts, including cashpoint-users.
At tea-time on Tuesday night this week I parked up near Lidl and walked through the Market Place on my way to The Loft, in Wrawby Street, for the Business Partnership meeting. It may have been a very quiet January night in the middle of the week, but THREE vehicles were observed in the town centre. We've said it before, and we'll say it again: All this goes on within full view of the CCTV cameras. Yet how many prosecutions do we hear about?
In many town centres, deliveries to commercial premises must be undertaken during specific hours of the day, restrictions being in place to keep the pedestrian areas traffic-free during shop opening hours. In some places there are bollards that are raised and lowered at certain times to allow, or restrict, vehicular access.
Many of us would be sorry to see that introduced in Brigg - for the reasons stated by Coun Jenny Bell. Most of our traders are small, independent and unable to dictate to head office when deliveries need to be made. What's required is a great British compromise, resulting in fewer vehicles about at the busiest times. Traders can help achieve this, but we also need a clampdown from North Lincolnshire Council on "Joe Public" visiting cashpoints in full view of the CCTV cameras.
The council needs to issue monthly updates outlining how many motorists have been fined and how much they had to fork out. This information should be issued to websites like Brigg Blog, Brigg People, Brigg Life, www.thisisscunthorpe.co.uk and the council's own www.northlincs.gov.uk - plus the printed Press like Brigg Matters, the Scunthorpe Telegraph and the Market Rasen Mail.
Once word gets round that the council "means business" and is clamping down, motorists will soon start to comply.
We took the above picture on a Sunday afternoon, just as it was starting to get dark, when all Brigg town centre shops were shut. We trust the driver had acceptable cause to be in the pedestrian area.

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BRIGG WILL CROWN ITS JUBILEE QUEEN

2012-01-27T09:32:00.000Z

About 30 people turned out for Wednesday night's Brigg Jubilee Committee meeting to continue with plans to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee on bank holiday Monday, June 4.
It was another heartening turn-out in the Angel Suite, although not quite as large as for the initial public meeting earlier in the month.
The plan is to have events in the Market Place in the morning, then hold a parade through the town centre, round The Monument and down Wrawby Road to the Recreation Ground, where further community events will be stated.
Here are a few of the items mentioned, considered and/or decided at Wednesday's meeting, taken from the minutes issued by Coun Sheila Boughey (PICTURED ABOVE), the committee's secretary:

MARKET PLACE
Brigg Spring Clean is scheduled for the week prior to the Jubilee Celebrations so it is hoped the town centre will be relatively litter free.
Coun Ben Nobbs has booked the bandstand and is in the process of booking the Market Place through the Highways Agency.
Because of health and safety concerns over erecting a solid structure to act as a banner over the County Bridge, Sheila Boughey has suggested having an arch of red, white and blue balloons attached to either side of the bridge with a banner going across with The Diamond Jubilee printed. Sheila will be researching costs and reporting back to committee.
Barry Gray has been contracted to erect bunting in the town centre and is in consultation with the shops/businesses regarding flags in the posts normally used for Christmas Trees.
Suggestions were made that the Tourist Information Centre could fly a flag as well as decorating the Angel Balcony. Jane, from Jaylaurs, has kindly volunteered to organise the balcony decoration.
Gordon, of Gordon's Cards, had made note that he was already finding it difficult obtaining flags. It was suggested that we may need to look online, probably EBay for suppliers.
A best dressed window competition is suggested for all the shops.
The Methodist church is planning on decorating the church with bunting and messages to tie in with the celebrations.
Ben Nobbs suggested the use of a farm trailer as a stage as hiring the stage normally used is very expensive. Anne Spolton had some ideas of who we could contact as they have used them in the past and will be emailing the details to Sheila Boughey.
The trailer will be centrally sited in the Market Place so picnickers can form an arch around the stage.
Ben Nobbs will consult with businesses regarding "no through traffic" during the picnic and parade and if deemed necessary request a road closure for the times needed.
Questions were asked regarding the provision of chairs and tables for picnickers. Also, if tables were to be provided the possible purchase of Jubilee themed tablecloths.
The location for the Women's Institute and Mothers Union cream teas is still in question.
The Angel Courtyard may be an option but with the planned Library/Heritage centre work being carried out around that time it may not be available. It was suggested that maybe the WI/Mothers' Union may be able to serve cream teas in the afternoon at the Recreational Ground and the Church serve in the morning in the Church Hall.
A water boiler will be needed for use by the WI/Mothers' Union and the representatives from The Scouts and Guides felt they may be able to help.
First aid will be needed. Anne Eardley passed the St John Ambulance details to Sheila Boughey who will contact them regarding covering the celebrations and costs and report back to the committee.
It was also suggested contacting Chris Darlington of L.I.V.E.S. and asking if they would like to be involved.
Ben Nobbs is looking into the need for a PPL Performing Rights Licence.
The Women's Institute and Mothers' Union have all relevant Health and Hygiene certificates in place for their plans to serve cream teas.
Volunteers will be needed for the clearing of any litter after the picnic. Paul Edworthy, of the Foundry Church, kindly offered help from his parishioners to help with litter collection, and Ben Nobbs will arrange any collection of litter bags needed with North Lincs Council.
Ben Nobbs will be consulting with Market Place traders regarding the picnic and any issues that may arise.
The issue of communication between stewards and organisers on the day was raised, with either walkie-talkies or mobile phones suggested.
High visibility jackets would be needed and Ben Nobbs suggested we use the Brigg Town Councils jackets that are used during the Spring clean.

PARADE
Suggested that the Mayor and Lady Mayoress travel in an open top car.
Also taking part in the parade a Jubilee Queen and two young attendants in a horse-drawn carriage. The Jubilee Queen will be aged 18 upwards with younger attendants. The selection of the Queen and attendants must be an open selection and it is hoped that a group may take on this role.
Music for the parade to be supplied by the cadet band along with cadets marching and carrying the Union Jack flag.
Batons of steel cheerleaders.
Scouts and Guides
Koko Ryu Karate club as well as any other organisations/groups who may like to be involved.
Also decorated prams/bikes as well as children in fancy dress, accompanied by parents.
It was suggested by Jane Kitching that during previous Jubilee celebrations the National Anthem was played. It was felt this could be made a part of the town Mayors welcoming address to the celebrations.
Anne Eardley also suggested Bell Ringing.
Ben Nobbs has been in talks with the police and although many staff will be on leave for the bank holiday they are very happy to offer support in the form of special constables who will work with any police officers who are working that day.
A parade Marshall will be needed and Graham Slater has offered to consult with his warrant officer on this matter.

RECREATION GROUND
Ben Nobbs has booked the recreational ground and is just awaiting final confirmation.
Coun Rob Waltham has promised there will be no charge for the use of the recreational ground.
The top field has been suggested for parking with the possibility of using the car park at Nelthorpe school for overspill parking.
The Explorer scouts have very kindly offered their services as parking stewards.
Coun Rob Waltham has agreed to look into waiving parking costs in the Old Courts car park for the day of the celebrations, at the request of the committee. He will report back at the next meeting.
Signage will be needed two weeks prior to the event to warn car users of the parade and how it may effect them if they wish to travel through Brigg at the time of the parade. Also clear signs needed directing traffic to the car parking areas at the Recreational ground.
PA System and Continuity needed. Rachel Day was suggested and this will be looked into.
A large marquee has been booked for the serving of refreshments as well as any static displays. Timings needed on how long will take to erect so hopefully can be erected on the day with no need for overnight security.
Enquiries will need to be made regarding the opening of the toilet facilities on Cary Lane and at the Monument for the bank holiday.
Refreshments for the recreational ground
Stennetts market vendor
Sargents Ice cream
Others to be researched and suggested
Paul Edworthy, of The Foundry Church, kindly offered the purchase and free distribution of bottled water to attendees to the celebrations and participants of the parade as and when the need arose.

EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
It was agreed that all interested groups would email Sheila Boughey with their plans for activities.
It was suggested that the fancy dress competition should be judged in the morning while the children's costumes were fresh.
Anne Eardley suggested sending leaflets to the schools to distribute to their students to notify them and their parents of the Fancy Dress competition.

CHURCH SERVICE OF THANKSGIVING
The suggestion was made to approach Father Dominic regarding the use of The Catholic Church as a venue for a service of Thanksgiving. Subject to discussion it is hoped a service will take place at a time to be decided on the Sunday the 3rd January, the day before the proposed Jubilee celebrations.

THE BEACON
Couns Carl Sherwood and Rob Waltham have taken responsibility for organising the beacon and will report back at the next meeting.

OAK TREE
Anne Spolton reported that Sandringham Estate has grown oak trees specifically for the Jubilee Celebrations and are offering them free of charge to applicants who may wish to plant them within their town centre to commemorate the Jubilee.

FUNDING
Ben Nobbs reported that following the Full Town Council meeting held this past Monday, money has been set aside for funding of the Jubilee celebrations to the sum of £2000.
Coun Waltham also said there may be grants for further funding that can be applied for via North Lincolnshire Council and perhaps North Lincs Homes.
It was suggested that we might consider the purchase of a memento for each child in Brigg to celebrate the Jubilee. Ben Nobbs reported that this was mentioned at a recent ERNLCA meeting he had attended and a parish council of a local small village had purchased mugs for each child which had cost in the region of £3000. Ben will ask the town clerk Jeanette Woollard about costs for previous mugs bought for the millennium.

READ MORE AND VIEW A PATRIOTIC PICTURE THROUGH THIS LINK
http://www.briggpeople.co.uk/Brigg-Diamond-Jubilee-Celebrations-Committee/story-15052835-detail/story.html

BRIGG RESTAURANT PREMISES AVAILABLE

2012-01-27T08:48:00.000Z

The vacant restaurant premises in Queen Street, Brigg – formerly Coleman’s – are on offer to another entrepreneur looking to establish an eatery in the town centre, or perhaps convert the premises to other use, with the necessary planning permission. The award-winning Coleman's closed late last year.

BRIGG KUMON SUCCESS

2012-01-27T08:42:00.000Z

Craig Cook, of the Brigg Kumon Centre, pictured with successful students at the recent presentations. We posted the story a few days ago. See link below if you missed it...

http://nigelfishersbriggblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/brigg-awards-celebration-for.html

PUBLIC QUESTION ABOUT BRIGG TESCO STORE PLANS

2012-01-26T08:05:00.001Z

The value of Public Question Time at each month's Brigg Town Council meeting was demonstrated very well on Monday night in the Angel Suite.
Ken Harrison, an interested member of the public, went along to inquire whether Brigg Town Council might contact Tesco in an effort to get a response to rumours about its recently approved new Brigg store being put on hold, or delayed, for some reason.
Tesco has now issued a statement to the Press (see link below).
Quite often no-one attends Public Question Time, which is a shame, as it's an open invitation for people to go along and raise issues of concern.
Once a year, in similar fashion, there's an Annual Town Meeting in Brigg, where an entire session is set aside in the Angel Suite for people to go along and have their say.
Democracy in action, but, sadly, also poorly attended, considering the number of town residents.
In due course, Brigg Blog will post details of the forthcoming Annual Town Meeting, just in case you have something you wish to get off your chest.

TESCO STATEMENT
http://www.briggpeople.co.uk/New-Brigg-Tesco-store-remains-course/story-15039107-detail/story.html?955909717=132665201

NARROW SQUEAK FOR BRIGG SQUIRREL

2012-01-26T07:26:00.000Z

If a cat has nine lives, how many does your average Brigg grey squirrel enjoy?
For one of the pesky critters came very close to being squashed by my car as I drove down St Helen's Road yesterday morning. The squirrel shot across the road and into a hedge, making good its escape.
While visiting Sir John Nelthorpe Upper School, the other Saturday afternoon to take some football pictures, I spotted several grey squirrels darting about the trees close to Grammar School Road, near the main entrance.

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ONE SMALL STEP FOR NEW BRIGG STORE

2012-01-26T07:18:00.005Z

Another potential hurdle in the preliminary work for Lidl's planned new Brigg store has been cleared. North Lincolnshire Council has granted advertisement consent to display illuminated and non-illuminated signs, three fascia, one sheet hoarding, one pole-mounted and one feature sign at the site off Atherton Way.

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BARCLAYS APPLICATION LOOKS A BANKER TO SUCCEED

2012-01-26T07:12:00.001Z

Brigg Town Council has raised no objections to Barclays Bank, sited on the corner of Cary Lane and the Market Place, installing air conditioning condensers, a CCTV camera and non-illuminated fascia hanging sign. North Lincolnshire Council planners now have the final say on whether to grant permission.

BRIGG HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL FOR RUSH OF VOLUNTEERS

2012-01-26T07:10:00.000Z

Brigg Town Council is looking to undertake its annual Spring clean of town centre streets and the riverside, and to tackle litter in the Old River Ancholme, on Saturday, May 26. Volunteers will be needed, as in past years, and further details will be made available nearer the time. If you are interested, make a note of the date now. Group efforts, from within clubs and societies, will be particularly welcome.

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BRIGG AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED

2012-01-25T11:19:00.000Z

JIM ALLCROFT AND BRIGG CHILDREN'S CENTRE HONOURED

Brigg Town Council Clerk Jeanette Woollard today announced the following civic awards on behalf of the authority.

JOSEPH J. MAGRATH O.B.E. AWARD FOR PUBLIC VOLUNTARY SERVICE 2011
At the Brigg Town Council Meeting on Monday, the Policy Committee recommendation that the Joseph J. Magrath O.B.E. Award for Public Voluntary Service to the Community of Brigg, should be given to Mr. Jim Allcroft of 5, Churchill Avenue, Brigg, was ratified.
The award is given to Mr. Allcroft in recognition of his dedication and commitment in serving the needs of Senior Citizens of Brigg, as well as those who are less able than others.
The Town Mayor and Members of Brigg Town Council is fully aware of Mr. Allcroft’s tireless energy in his role as Chairman of the North LinKs Seniors Forum – Ancholme Area Branch, and his dogged pursuit of a satisfactory conclusion to issues that may cause distress or hardship for older (or in fact any) residents of the Town.
However, in receiving his nomination, the Town Council is also reliably informed that Mr. Allcroft’s work goes far beyond “sorting out other people’s problems”. The Council, in receiving this nomination, is advised that Mr. Allcroft also finds time to ensure that older and less able residents are able to access and participate in social activities; which can prove to be a lifeline to the more vulnerable members of the community.
The Town Council is, therefore, delighted to be given this opportunity to recognise the work that Mr. Allcroft does for the benefit of others and the Town, and it was unanimously agreed that he is a most worthy recipient of the Joseph J. Magrath O.B.E. Award for Public Voluntary Service 2011.

CIVIC AWARD 2011
The Brigg Town Council Civic Award is presented in recognition of a feature in Brigg which is best considered to have improved the appearance of the Town during the previous year.
At the Brigg Town Council Meeting on Monday 23rd January 2012, the Policy Committee recommendation that the Brigg Town Council Civic Award for 2011 should recognise significant improvement to a previously dilapidated, untidy and neglected location, adjacent to a residential area of the Town, was approved.
It was, therefore, resolved that the Award will be presented to North Lincolnshire Council in recognition of Brigg Children’s Centre, at the junction of Grammar School Road and Colton Street, Brigg.

PICTURES OF THE WINNERS AND MISTER BRIGG'S VIEWS

http://www.briggpeople.co.uk/Worthy-winners-Brigg-civic-trophies/story-15030255-detail/story.html

HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL CEREMONY IN BRIGG

2012-01-25T08:40:00.002Z

Holocaust Memorial Day is on Friday and the Theme for 2012 is Speak Up, Speak Out.
The Annual Holocaust Memorial Ceremony in Brigg will be held on Sunday (29th January) at 4.15pm in the Angel, off the Market Place.
This is a simple ceremony that provides the opportunity both for reflection on the atrocities of the past, and to consider and unite against the prejudice and discrimination that still goes on today. Everyone is welcome, no invitation necessary. Please assemble in the glazed courtyard from 4pm.
The Holocaust Memorial Exhibition is now on display in the Angel Courtyard. A Book of Remembrance will be open on Holocaust Memorial Day for members of the public to record their own thoughts.
Town Clerk Jeanette Woollard adds: "Please also take the opportunity to visit the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust Web Site and sign their pledge against prejudice and hatred."

LINK
www.hmd.org.uk

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BRIGG AWARDS CELEBRATION FOR OUTSTANDING KUMON STUDENTS

2012-01-25T07:48:00.003Z

By Craig Cook - Kumon, Brigg

Established for over 50 years, Kumon’s unique maths and English study programmes help children to excel academically, develop their capacity for learning independently and boost their all-round confidence.
On Friday 13 January, at an Advanced Student Roll (ASR) awards ceremony, 36 children from the Brigg Kumon Study Centre were honoured for their success and continued development studying on the Kumon maths and English programmes. The committed students were presented with awards at a ceremony which took place at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Hall on Barnard Avenue. The motivating ceremony was held to celebrate children mastering maths and English beyond their current school level and to inspire them to realise their unlimited potential. The awards were presented by Councillor Penny Smith and Councillor Alec Depledge of Brigg Town Council.
The audience were also treated to a performance by the John Turners Black Belt Academy. The performance included an impressive display of self-defence, weapons skills, board breaking and much more. The performers were aged between four and sixteen and included a number of Kumon students who enjoy both after-school activities.
The John Turners Black Belt Academy is located in Brigg, and has an Instruction Team with over 100 years' combined experience, and a Chief Instructor, Master J.A.Turner 6th Dan Black Belt, who is into his 4th decade of teaching experience.
The academy was keen to be involved in the event as they recognised a number of parallels between the martial arts discipline and the skills developed as a Kumon student. Both the martial arts students and the Kumon students work hard to master key skills and progress to a higher level. They also know they need to develop self-motivation, focus, confidence and value regular practice to experience improvement, all of which will prepare them for a lifetime of success.
Adam and Olivia El-Rakshy have been attending the Brigg Study Centre for six months. Following the event, their mum Tricia said: “We have enjoyed the ceremony evening. It was inspiring to Adam and Olivia to listen and watch the high achievers and how they work. It was also inspiring for the parents to see how with hard work and perseverance our children can achieve a lot.”
“Having JTBBA as part of the ceremony was a reminder of the ultimate control of body and mind. The JTBBA is the control of the body and the ultimate physical discipline and Kumon the ultimate mind discipline. This was a good mix of two powerful cultures based on hard work to achieve the maximum harmony between the body and mind. The award night gave the children a quest and a role model to follow.”
To find out more about the Brigg Kumon Study Centre, contact Craig Cook on 01652 653 345.
To find out more about the John Turners Black Belt Academy, call 01652 650 509.

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BRIGG COUNCIL MEETING REMINDER

2012-01-23T10:39:00.005Z

Members of the public can attend two Brigg Town Council meetings tonight in the Angel Suite, off Exchange Place. At 6.45pm there's a meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee. From 7.30pm Brigg Town Council will hold its monthly meeting, beginning with Public Question Time, if anyone has issues to raise.

'BIG 200' APPROACHES FOR BRIGG BUTTERCROSS

2012-01-23T07:15:00.001Z

Brigg ought, perhaps, to be thinking of a suitable way to celebrate the 200th anniversary of town landmark The Buttercross.
The building dates from 1817 – giving community leaders, and the public, five years to plan something suitable before the milestone is reached.
The Buttercross was a creation of the Elwes family – major property and landowners in the Brigg area.
Its initial function was a meeting room upstairs, while the lower floor was open and intended to be a place to trade butter, eggs and poultry. The first floor also housed a Catholic school.
The Buttercross eventually became the Town Hall (in the days of Brigg Urban District Council) and then passed into the ownership of Glanford Borough Council (1974-1996).
To its credit, Glanford formulated an extensive regeneration project for buildings in the Brigg Conservation Area, with The Buttercross its flagship.
Famously, it was declared well and truly open by Diana, Princess of Wales, on her historic visit to Brigg in 1988.
The award-winning Brigg Tourist Information Centre is now overseen by North Lincolnshire Council, which came into being 16 years ago.

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Brigg Buttercross just visible on the left of this artist's impression of how the town centre looked in the 1830s.

Brigg Buttercross as it looked circa 1900.

THE TOP TWO IMAGES ARE BY KIND PERMISSION OF KEN HARRISON.

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