Brigg Matters Issue 53 Winter 2018

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Mario - "Buon Natale un buon anno - due mille - diciannove." Alice - "I do sincerely apologise for Mario; he's been on the cooking sherry, again! In the meantime, Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year for 2019." Page 9 Page 15 Page 18-19 Featured in this issue: Swimming a Mile for Children in Need See the photo of the 8 year-old who swam a mile to raise money for Children in Need. Creative Writing Corner See the creative talent we have in the area. Made in Brigg Read about Guy Whitney's business and more about his life. Page 23 Page 27 Walking the Great Wall of China Read the diary of how Brigg Matters committee member, Katie Woodward, took on the challenge of the Great Wall of China. The Grounds Behind the Jump Learn more about Becky Reynolds' skydive and more about the charity Pancreatic Cancer Awareness. Page 39 Remembrance Day 2018 See some photos from the Remembrance Service in Brigg. Hello Brigg Matters Readers, I hope you are all well and keeping wrapped-up as we enter the colder months. In this issue we have lots of photos from throughout the year as well as some from Remembrance Day in Brigg. You can also read about how some members of the Brigg Matters committee have been raising money for charity. We also congratulate committee member Paul Hildreth who will be taking over as president of the Yorkshire Geological Society for the 201 9-2020 term. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Becky Reynolds Editor Contributions from members of the public are very welcome - either as an article or a letter - subject to normal editorial considerations. Please send your contributions to: The Editor of ‘Brigg Matters,’ c/o The Local Link Office, The Angel, Brigg, DN20 8LD. Or email: briggmatters@yahoo.co.uk With the exception of letters, please send any written matter as a .doc or .txt file, and images as .jpg. The deadline for articles and letters to be included in the next issue is: 1 February 2019 All of the information within this publication is believed to be correct at the time of going to press; we cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies. The views expressed in Brigg Matters are those of the contributors and are not necessarily those of the magazine or publishers. Cover: Becky Reynolds' tandem skydive at Skydive Hibaldstow in October. Contents: Alice and Mario courtesy of Shipley's Curiositeas Tearoom. Photo by Ken Harrison. Advertising Brigg Matters offers amazing value for advertisers to reach readers in Brigg and the surrounding area. Around 5,000 magazines are distributed every quarter with a potential readership considerably in excess of this figure. Advertising spaces range from one eighth to one whole page. We also offer a significant discount for multiple adverts that are paid for at the first insertion. Prices begin from just £18.00! To receive an advertising rate card containing prices, sizing and our profile, email: briggmatters.advertising @yahoo.com (Public service notices are accepted free of charge - at the committee's discretion.) Chair: Committee: Committee Ken Harrison Sandy Andrews Paul Hildreth Danielle Li Becky Reynolds Graham West Katie Woodward Sharon Worth Brigg Matters is a not-for-profit Local Community Enterprise produced and distributed by a team of volunteers. Brigg Matters 3
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Page 9 and 10: Brigg Midweek Geology Group By Paul
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