Brigg Matters Issue 61 Summer 2021

centres. ‘Dublin Bay’ has deep red flowers and those
of ‘Rêve d’Or’ apricot-yellow. The old variety ‘Alberic
Barbier’ is creamy-white and very long-flowering
and the little cream pom-pom flowers of ‘Felicité et
Perpetué’ are borne in huge profusion in July. My
favourite at the moment though is the peachy-pink ‘A
Shropshire Lad’ which has enormous flowers almost
constantly in bloom. This is one of the many fantastic
introductions by David Austin Roses, blending oldfashioned
flower shape and perfume with the health
and continuity of flowering of modern roses.
Shrub roses, a strangely neglected group, have the
advantage of not needing the regular hard pruning of
hybrid teas. Instead, older and dead stems are taken
out every few years avoiding the bare, stark appearance
of other roses in winter. Look out for ‘Felicia’, masses
of pale pink flowers, ‘Buff Beauty’, soft apricot, and
the early-flowering ‘Frühlingsgold’ with pale yellow,
semi-double flowers and prominent golden stamens.
The best of all though is the deep crimson ‘Roseraie de
l’Hay’, flowering from May to October. It is pest- and
disease-free and does well even on poorer soils. The
perfect rose.
Girlguiding in Brigg and
surrounding villages
Girlguiding runs in Brigg and covers
all 3 sections, Rainbows, Brownies
and Guides. Rainbows caters for 5- to
7-year-olds, Brownies 7- to 10-year-olds
and Guides 10- to 14-year-olds. All 3
sections offer girls the opportunities to
grow and discover. There is, in addition,
a ‘senior’ section, Rangers, for 14- to 18-year-olds.
Units meet in school term-time offering a range of
activities.
We offer a safe, welcoming, girl-only space for girls and
young women to try new things, help other people and
discover their passions and talents, all while having fun
with a group of ready-made friends!
We’re dedicated to girls leading the way - they choose
activities, challenges and events that inspire them, and
our volunteers support them to make it happen. Because
girls shape and lead everything we do, we know that
we’re offering the best opportunities and experiences for
girls today.
We’re always updating and adapting our programme and
resources so that they’re relevant to girls today.
Guiding is also excellent value for
money and we have a range of support
available to enable all girls – regardless of
ability or financial circumstance – to get
involved with guiding.
If you would like your daughter to become
involved, please contact Fiona Reid on 07725021725
or visit https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/information-forparents/register-your-daughter/
to register your interest.
Please note that many units operate a waiting list so
please register early.
Additionally, all groups are run by volunteers with
volunteering opportunities available from the age of 14
upwards. Training is provided for all volunteers and
offers flexibility for all. Should you wish to get involved
please contact Fiona Reid for more information by
calling on 07725021725 or by visiting https://www.
girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved/become-a-volunteer/
register-your-interest/
Brigg District Lions CIO
Like many organisations, the members of Brigg District
Lions have had to adapt as a result of the Covid-19
Pandemic. In April 2020 we saw our meetings move
onto Zoom. Initially it was as much about touching base
and members checking in on each other although, as
members adapted to the new technology, we began
conducting business and making donations to worthy
causes in the local area.
We also held a few quizzes among members, again to
enable us to connect. We unfortunately had to cancel all
our usual fundraising events due to the various lockdown
periods. We did however have a club member hold a
birthday fundraiser in aid of the Club.
We have made donations to various charities, including
Brigg Music and Drama Festival, the Lincs & Notts Air
Ambulance, Brigg Breast Cancer Support and Wrawby
Windmill. In addition, we worked in conjunction with
the Children’s Centre to supply Christmas food hampers
to families in need as well as gifts for children. As
part of a wider Lions project supporting youth and
the environment, we supplied local primary schools
with Wild Tribe Books which help young children to
understand the dangers of plastic waste on wildlife.
The pandemic has allowed us to transfer our focus to
community service in recent months, supporting Brigg in
Bloom with our garden at the entrance of Old Courts Car
Park, litter picking in the community and supporting at
vaccination clinics.
During March 2021, our Club President, Lion Wendy,
supported Marie Curie by taking up the Step into Spring
Challenge to walk 10,000 steps everyday in March.
Wendy actually did a total of 375,407 steps and raised
£260 to support the work of Marie Curie nurses in our
area.
Lions are keen to support sight-related projects and as
such we collect spectacles. We have collection boxes
in the Red Cross shop and Norfolk Optics for anyone
wishing to donate their used glasses.
We continue to raise funds and held a virtual raffle
on social media. You can support us through www.
easyfundraising.org.uk and www.smile.amazon.co.uk
and by selecting Brigg District Lions CIO as your chosen
charity. We also have a text donation option. To donate
£2 to Brigg Lions Charity Fund simply text LIONSDEN to
70085 (Texts cost £2 plus standard message charge).
Updates on all our events and service projects can be
found on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and our website.
Brigg District Lions is run by volunteers and we continue
to seek new members to help our fundraising and
service activities. If you are interested in joining, or
feel you can assist with any of our projects, please call
07725021725 or email
briggdistrictlionsclub@gmail.com
CLOUDS
(Kathleen Webb 1923-2019)
Way up there in a clear blue sky
Fluffy white clouds were just sailing by,
And as the sun behind each one shone
A ring of silver framed every one,
Then as I laid back and watched as they floated by
I dreamed of being carried away up high.
To distant lands with snow white plains
Never to touch down on earth again.
But in a fantasy world we can’t live forever
Though it’s nice to have dreams that give us pleasure.
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