Brigg Matters Issue 63 Winter 2021

Wellness in the real world
Cadney and Howsham News
One of the best things about having a street view and a
big old fashioned lounge window is that I get to see the
people of Brigg in their ‘real’ moments. I see people really
enjoying themselves, not realising anyone can see them.
Adults kick through the autumn leaves like a child and
giggle to themselves or sing away in their own little world.
However, both of these activities stop as soon as another
person walks by. So, why do we feel the need to suppress
Alexander Milov’s LOVE sculpture from burningman.org
Chloe Plachcinski
our true selves in public? Perhaps we worry about being
judged or not being accepted when really, we should let
our full personalities shine.
A sculpture by the Ukrainian artist Alexander Milov shows
two wire-framed adults with their backs to one another.
Inside each adult is a transparent child, glowing with
light, facing one another and reaching out for connection.
The artist said, “It demonstrates…the outer and inner
expressions of human nature…this is a symbol of purity
and sincerity”.
By nature, humans need the spark of connection and to do
this we need to let our guard down a little. However, we
often suppress what makes us unique because we want
to ‘fit in’ meaning that we miss the potential to bond with
others who would enhance our wellbeing. Just remember
anytime you feel a little awkward in public, everyone else
also has this inner child inside them too, even if it’s not
always obvious.
Parish Council
We start this newsletter with the sad news that Cllr. Elaine
Evens is leaving after two years of public service to the
parish. Elaine was a very active Councillor and founding
member of Cadney Community Gardeners. We thank
Elaine for her work and we hope she enjoys her new home
as she leaves Cadney.
Over the last year the council has tried to be very vocal
about the issues associated with fly tipping within the
parish. Just before, and during the lockdowns, as fewer
people were out and about, we seemed to have a spate
of cases which encouraged us to be more vocal about
our concerns. We asked parishioners to report every
incident to North Lincolnshire Council or through the Clerk
or both. This has been a successful strategy but, with
nights becoming darker, we are concerned that tipping
may start again. We wish to remind everyone of the visual
blight on the landscape, the
cost it brings to the council and,
therefore, to the taxpayers of
North Lincolnshire, and of course
that it is illegal. There have been
successful prosecutions brought
in the parish in recent years so
please report any incidents to
North Lincs via the portal here:
https://www.northlincs.gov.uk/
planning-and-environment/flytipping-and-abandoned-vehicles/
or to the Parish Clerk on clerk@
cadneycumhowsham.org.uk
The council is also looking for ideas to celebrate the
Queen’s Jubilee in 2022. If you have any suggestions
please let the Clerk know via email or by phone
07971920551.
Craft and Chat has now re started at Howsham Village
Hall on Wednesday afternoons 1.30 to 3.30pm. All
welcome.
Howsham Village Hall’s Management Committee is trying
to organise a small event committee for the village hall to
make more use of it by the community. Peter Leahy would
welcome ideas for events.
Cadney Church Hall is also available to hire and it would
be good to hear if there are any suggestions for ways
it could be used too. The weekly coffee mornings have
been popular, bringing people together for a cuppa and a
chat. If you could spare some
time for this or any other ideas
please get in touch. Call 01652
678768 or email howsham.
cadney@gmail.com
MUGS. Cadney church hall
has lots of cups but only a few
mugs. While serving up soup in
the mugs at the StreetBoot, a
suggestion was made that we
if anyone has any spare, good
condition mugs. If you can help,
use the details above.
Cadney Community
Gardeners.
Elaine Evens set up the
gardening group for Cadney
and, with help, has created
some fantastic displays around
the village. She is however
moving soon and is hoping that
someone will volunteer to carry
on her good work. If you can
help call her on 01652 678576.
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Examples of Advent windows from 2020
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