Brigg Matters Issue 66 Autumn 2022

Brigg
Matters
Issue 66
Autumn 2022
The FREE community magazine for Brigg and District
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TOO MUCH HAPPENING IN 2022
Ken Harrison (Chair)
It’s not even autumn but 2022 has been an alarming year.
Covid-19 remained a potent pandemic although globally,
nations opened their borders. However, tennis champion
Novak Djokovic refused to demonstrate a Covid-19
vaccination and was deported from Australia in January.
Early February offered initial respite with the Beijing
Winter Olympics but it was smashed by Russia’s fullscale
invasion of Ukraine. NATO, aware that they were
caught on the back-foot and somewhat unresponsive
when Russia invaded Crimea in 2014, offered global
condemnations with promises of tactical support for
Ukraine and sanctions against Russia. The impact of the
invasion, the biggest military conflict since WW2, has
displaced over 8 million Ukrainian souls seeking refuge in
safe countries.
Indeed, there are about 12 Ukrainian families being
hosted in the Brigg Matters circulation area and more
hosts and sponsors are needed under the Government’s
‘Homes for Ukrainians’
scheme which is heavily
supported by North
Lincolnshire Council.
Ukraine won the Eurovision
Song Contest and
amazingly, after being in the
wilderness for so long, the
UK came second. Liverpool
however were robbed of
the European Cup by Real
Madrid’s 1-0 win in May.
Dramatic climatic events
have been experienced
globally and Brigg was particularly put under threat by
record temperatures and an extensive conflagration
of parched crops which threatened residents of the
Springbank estate.
One snippet of favourable news is that the second
biggest polluter, the USA, has eventually recognised
that human-induced climate change is real and not an
elaborate hoax.
While nationally and internationally we face financial
hardship and an energy crisis, our Prime Minister
has resigned and at the moment we are in a rather
rudderless state.
There will be groups of folks who will be hardest hit
and while we all tighten our belts and wear an extra
pully, there are vital and increasing needs to donate
those extra items to the Brigg Food Bank. How many
vulnerable people will forfeit
keeping warm to save costs
as autumn and winter
approach? As a community,
we need to check and
double-check and ensure
hypothermia has not
crept in and that our more
unfortunate neighbours are
feeding themselves. We
can save on food waste or
share unexpected extra
portions.
And there’s still 3 months to
go......keep safe.
Committee Members
Ken Harrison • Gail Copson • Debbie Copson-Brumby • Stephen Harris
Paul Hildreth • Danielle Li • Chloe Plachcinski • Josie Webb (ex-officio)
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In This Issue
P6 Letters to Brigg Matters and BM business
P13 Oldest Club in Town (Brigg Town FC)
P15 STOP PRESS – late news items
P16 Brigg Profile – Debbie Clarke
P 19 Heritage Centre Report
P20 Movers & Shakers
P23 A Walk on the Wildside – a short story by
Elizabeth Johnson
P25 Brigg Geology Group
P26 You’ve Been Framed
P29 Brigg Geology Group
P30 Elsham Hall Pottery Adventure by Caitlin
P31 Kids’ Matters – for our younger readers
prepared by Hina Li
P33 Brigg Town Council Report
P37 Brigg Rotary Club
P38 Canoe Club – part 2 of the club’s 40-year history
P39 Hot News! A collection of ‘shorts’
P40 Mind Craft – puzzle pages
P43 Local Nature Page – seasonal advice from
Len Reaney
P45 More news
P46 Brigg in Pictures prepared by BM’s
photographers Ken and Stephen
P48 Advertising Matters/Movers & Shakers Extra
P49 Canoe Club (Part 2)
P52 Andrew’s Story/Prostate Cancer Awareness
P55 Sue Hoy’s Garden – our regular gardening
advice column
P57 Brigg Lions
P59 Methodist News/CPRE notice
P61 Pupdate – a must-read for dog-owners
by Sarah Parker
P63 Mind Craft solutions
P64 Tennis Club
P65 What’s On – your quick guide to events in
the Brigg area
Alice & Mario
Mario: “That’s the first and last time that
I go to Alice’s archery class!”
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Issue 66
Autumn 2022
The FREE community magazine for Brigg and District
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Scouts lighting the Platinum Jubilee beacon
on Millennium Green, June 2022.
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Letters to Brigg Matters
This page allows space for readers to comment on or offer further detail to articles that appear in its pages. The
Editorial Team has the right to censor inappropriate material and, in the circumstance of lack of page room, will
prioritise and select. Where possible, omitted contributions will be stored and may appear in a later issue. Any opinions
or factual information, other than in response, communicated in the correspondence is wholly that of the contributors
and not of the Brigg Matters team.
Hi Gail
Just to let you know I will not be renewing my
advertising in the Brigg Matters. I would just like
to thank the magazine for running my advert all
these years. I am afraid time has caught up with
me and I am retiring from work. If you could let
me know you have received this email I would be
greatful (sic) thanks once again.
Regards Stuart Broadbent.
(Stuart, thank you for your email and your kind
words, I’m very proud of our little magazine, it’s
advertisers like you and our band of volunteers
who keep Brigg Matters going. Wishing you all the
best for your retirement, enjoy.
Gail and all at Brigg Matters)
Dear Brigg Matters Editor,
I read recently in the “What’s On” section of Brigg
Matters about The Ancholme Artists who meet on
a Monday morning at St John’s Church. Interested, I
went along and was very pleased with what I found
there. I don’t class myself as an artist but was made
to feel welcome, they are a friendly group of all ages
who paint, draw, crayon and sketch. You take your own
materials and they offer plenty of help and tips to share
if required. I spent a lovely morning in good company
and learnt all the latest techniques. I thought your
readers might like to hear of my experience, I am now a
regular.
Best Wishes to you all at Brigg Matters
Georgie Lings. Brigg
OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN THE BM TEAM
BM’s long-serving committee member, Sharon
Worth, has had to step down because of personal
commitments. Sharon has been responsible for the
distribution of the magazine and has built up an
efficient network of reliable deliverers. We thank her
for her services and now seek someone to take over
this vital role in a voluntary, unpaid capacity.
If you are interested please contact us via
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Hi everyone
I have been asked to find out if anyone has any
information regarding the (Brigg) cemetery chapel (on
Wrawby Road) and, in particular, whether or not the
chapel held a ‘bell’.
Any information on this or any other matter relating to
the chapel would be gratefully received.
Yours faithfully
John D. Colby
(Editorial comment: John, together with Heritage
Centre volunteer, Paul Johnson, is attempting to
collate as much information as possible on the chapel
in Brigg cemetery in order to present evidence to have
the building listed.
The cemetery on Wrawby Road, then called Wrawbycum-Brigg,
was created in 1857 following the closure
for burials of Wrawby’s St Mary’s churchyard. The
chapel is indeed two chapels under one roof, one
aimed at Anglicans and the other for Non-Conformists
and others.
John and Paul feel
the building is being
neglected and needs
legal protection to
safeguard its future.)
The cemetery chapel
on Wrawby Road.
ADVANCE NOTICE
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winter issue (Number 67) of Brigg
Matters is 1st November 2022.
Contributors are requested to
submit copy as either Word or pdf
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The Brigg & District Breast Cancer Support Group
“offering care and support in the heart of its community”
Well what an evening! We spent our May meeting
celebrating the 20th anniversary/birthday of Brigg &
District Breast Cancer Support Group with a party, an
event delayed by Covid.
The evening started with a special welcome to our
guests, Michelle Smith, honorary member and pastchair,
Tracy Riggall, past-chair, and Sharon Riggall,
member and past-Brigg Town mayor who had chosen
BDBCSG as her chosen charity. Thanks also to Royce
Gouldby who raised over £4,000 in 2020 lockdown.
Royce was due to attend the party for a proper thank
you but couldn’t make it.
It was announced that Pam Murphy was organising
a cream tea afternoon in her garden in aid of Breast
Cancer Awareness. Thanks were given to all who had
helped to make the group what it is today and Angie
mentioned her family who had helped out enormously
at the beginning. A special buffet and cake was
provided by Angie and Carolyn.
All current members and past-chairs were gifted a
Waterman-engraved pen to commemorate the 20th
anniversary/birthday. Then the celebrations began!
There were 25 members, 7 guests and two helpers
from Harrison’s Hideaway who assisted with the buffet
and cake.
The June meeting was much more low-key with a lighthearted
quiz about flowers. My personal favourite: Q.
Registered Charity No. 1098380
An American greeting to Cynthia? A thank you went to
Sally Wing who had completed the “London Ride the
Night” donating £300 to the group.
July’s meeting would have been a trip to Messingham
Zoo. Unfortunately the trip was postponed until August
because of severe weather warnings forecast for mid-
July.
For information contact www.breastcancersupportbrigg.org.uk
or PO Box 85, Brigg DN20 8WU.
BRIGG OPERATIC SOCIETY RETURNS
by Gloria Barnes
Angie Benson (left) and
Sue Gouldby cut the
Anniversary cake.
Angie Benson with guests
Tracy Riggall (left) and
Michelle Smith.
After a break of three years because of the Covid lockdown(s),
Brigg Operatic Society returns to the stage in
October with a presentation of the Rodgers and Hammerstein
classic ‘CAROUSEL’. This will be the fourth time it
has staged this show which contains a lot of beautiful and
well-known songs such as ‘If I loved You’, ‘June is Bustin’
Out All Over’, and ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’.
The story revolves around an ill-fated love affair between
a fairground barker, Billy Bigelow, and a naive young girl,
Julie Jordan. Because of their ‘affair’ they both lose their
jobs. They marry but it is a troubled alliance and with the
impending arrival of a baby, Billy becomes depressed and
bitter at not being able to provide for his wife and child.
In desperation he becomes involved in a robbery which
goes hopelessly wrong and ends up with Billy dying.
The story now enters the world of fantasy and sees Billy
at the ‘back’ gates of heaven where he is offered the
chance to return to earth briefly to do something ‘good’
and atone for his previous wrongs. An amusing sub-plot
involves Juie’s friend, Carrie, and her ‘fella’, a self- righteous
and rather pompous man. As in many R & H shows
we have a bitter-sweet ending.
The show is directed by Maggie Brader, Musical Director
is Liam Fletcher and the dancers are provided by the
Musiclova Dance School. It is at the Plowright Theatre
in Scunthorpe and runs from Tuesday 18th to Saturday
22nd October, with a matinee on the Saturday. Tickets
are £10 for the Tuesday evening and Saturday matinee
shows and £12 for the other nights. They can be obtained
through members or direct from the theatre. A surcharge
is applied by the theatre to all ticket sales. For further
information please contact the Secretary, Gloria Barnes,
on 01724 330874.
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to its unique model of good practice,
CatZero Humber offers families,
young people, Forces’ veterans
and the unemployed the chance to
learn through team- building, and to
increase their confidence through its
programmes.
Working in Scunthorpe, Grimsby and
Hull, CatZero is approaching its 15th
anniversary and has worked with more
than 2,000 people across the region
during that time. Taking the approach
that ‘one size doesn’t fit all’, each programme is created
to be as individual as the people it helps.
CatZero also utilises the opportunities
offered by the 72-foot Challenge
yacht, ‘CatZero’ from which the
charity takes its overall name. The
yacht is used for day sails and longer
sails and has been instrumental
in helping to change the lives of
participants on the organisation’s
successful programmes.
In Grimsby, the much-lauded ‘Full
Families’ programme sees the
CatZero team working hard to give
families in need the support they
require to offer new futures, generally through working
towards employment or educational opportunities.
CatZero veterans participants
enjoying an outdoor trek.
CatZero yacht during the Fastnet race
raising funds for the charity.
“Our goal is to support people to overcome the barriers
using one-to-one support and bespoke coaching.
Some veterans have struggled for decades and our
programmes are tailored to offer a
new direction, whatever their time in
service.
“CatZero offers many opportunities
for veterans, and anyone interested
should get in touch for a chat.”
CatZero veterans’ programmes are
supported by The Armed Forces
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Army Benevolent Fund. For more
information, call 01482 333303 or
email: pete@catZero.org. For more
about the organisation, visit www.catzero.org
Providing ongoing support, training and access to
accredited qualifications, one area CatZero is keen to
continue expanding is its provision for veterans. For
those who have been in the Army, RAF, Navy or Reserve
units, CatZero has proved to be a much-needed lifeline
to many that have served in the military. From increasing
life-skills to helping with self-belief, every veteran
participating in the programme takes something valuable
away with them, whether that is a new skill or a lasting
friendship with a peer. Taking part in activities such as
rock climbing, boxercise and dinghy sailing underpins
other elements of the programme, which in turn
increases fitness, motivation and confidence.
A former participant said: “CatZero never let me go. They
continued to believe in me. I am lucky enough to have
this second chance and have fully applied myself. It is a
great opportunity and one I am not going to waste.”
Operations and Partnership Manager Pete Tighe said:
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and, as veterans, they have real skills that can be
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Apology
On page 59 of the last issue (Summer 2022) of Brigg
Matters, the photograph
reproduced here showing
Brian and Sylvia Riggall
was featured. Regrettably,
we incorrectly reported
the death of Shirley
Riggall in our attempts to
pay tribute to Sylvia.
The editorial team
sincerely apologises to
Brian and all members
and friends of the
respective families for any
distress they may have
experienced as a result of
this editorial error.
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The Oldest Club in Town
by Roy Sheppard
The close season has seen
a change in management
at the Brigg Town club.
Former players, Nathan
Peat and Anthony Bowsley,
have joined the club as
Manager and Assistant
Manager respectively. They
have managed to retain
the vast majority of players
from last season and have
added a number of players
to strengthen the squad to
compete at, and achieve, a
higher level. They anticipate
that the club will be aiming
for promotion by winning the
league or, at worst, a playoff
place by the end of the
season.
Pre-season games have gone well, being undefeated
with victories against Hessle Sporting Club, Appleby
Frodingham and Premier League opposition in
Bottesford and Winterton. The only draw was against
Beverley. 18 goals were scored with only 2 against. By
the time this article is printed we will have played our
first home league game against AFC Campion who, along
with ourselves, are one of the favourites to win the
league. Our upcoming home games are as follows:
Wednesday 10 August v Dronfield Town kick off 7.45pm
Saturday 20 August v Harrogate Railway kick off 3.00pm
Saturday 27 August v Runcorn Town FA Vase kick off
3.00pm
by email (astonvillaroy@hotmail.co.uk) or phone
07858448852 for details.
HISTORY OF BRIGG TOWN - PART 6 (the first 50 years)
Through the 1870s the game became increasingly
popular in the town. Brigg Victoria Football Club was
formed, captained by R. Hewitt, in 1875 playing on a
field belonging to Mr. Darling of the Nelthorpe Arms.
Brigg Britannia had started playing by the end of the
1870s and other resourceful clubs included Ancholme
United, Brigg Rovers and Brigg Albion. Brigg Britannia
changed its name at some stage to become Brigg
Britannia Swifts, then Brigg United and back to Brigg
Britannia Swifts before integrating with the town club.
Saturday 3 September v Staveley Miners Welfare kick off
3.00pm
Wednesday 7 September v Rossington Main NCEL
League Cup kick off 7.45pm
Saturday 17 September v Horbury Town
The development team starts its home games v
Nunsthorpe Tavern on Saturday 13 August, kick off
3.00pm
Sponsorship of the club for the forthcoming season
is available via boards, ads, player match and pitch
squares. Anyone with an interest please contact Roy
Kevan takes on the Winterton defence (Melvyn Chudley)
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Brigg LIVE Arts
Sharon Worth
Here at BLA it has
been a very busy time
following the very
successful relaunch
of our organisation
in May at the Cafe
Courtyard. A very big
thank you to all who
The Ancholme River Jazz Band
attended. We are still performing on Millennium Green
looking for volunteers
to help with the running of events as well as bringing
new ideas about how we can promote a wide range of
enjoyable community events in Brigg for young and old
alike.
By the time you are reading this, we will have run the
musical entertainment for the very successful Brigg Big
Food Fest in the market place from midday to 8pm on
13th August. We will have hosted 27 enthusiastic musical
performers offering a wide range of enjoyable music. This
music event has been kindly sponsored by Brigg Town
Business Partnership and Brigg Matters.
Here are the events planned for the Autumn Season:
Friday 30/9/22 starting at 7.30pm in the Servicemen’s
Club we are hosting the highly acclaimed ‘Songs of the
Dambusters’ with “Let’s get this show on the road” an
exciting multi-media event involving, songs, stories and
pictures in tribute to the 617 Squadron by Dick Appleton
and Paul Bellamy. Tickets will be £7.
Wednesday 26/10/22 in the afternoon starting at 2pm
in the Servicemen’s Club the very enjoyable Hawk Dance
Theatre presents “Inside the Igloo LIVE”, using projection
dance and storytelling. Join us on our exciting, interactive
family performance for children 3+ and their grown-ups.
This event is supported by North Lincolnshire’s Rural
Touring. Tickets Adults £6, Children £3 and family tickets
will be available.
Friday 11/11/22 starting at 7.30pm in Sir John
Nelthorpe’s Arts Community Centre, ‘Folk Round Ere’,
supported by Brigg Live Arts, present a wide range of
music and words in memory of those who have died
during conflict both in the past and present. Over 50
musicians and players will perform this original work.
The Rabbit Hole and Grandad’s Shed are kindly selling
tickets for all three events which will be ticket-only
entry. You can also reserve tickets by telephone on
07706087340 for all three performances. LOOK OUT FOR
OUR FLYERS AROUND THE TOWN AND VILLAGES.
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Brigg is very lucky to have more than ten
defibrillators dotted around the area in
their yellow boxes. Many of these were
originally bought through LIVES (Lincolnshire
Integrated Voluntary Emergency Services).
The local group looked after them and LIVES
replaced the pads and batteries when they
were used or they had to be replaced as
they only have a three-year life span. We will
soon be in the difficult position of needing
donations to support the purchase of
replacement pads and batteries.
A number of years ago, LIVES decided that
the maintenance and replacement of pads
and battery, when used or out of date,
should become the responsibility of the local
community or organisation that originally
bought the machine. A few of the machines
had been bought by the Rotary Club of Brigg
which has been very supportive in paying
Emergency!
We need your help
This yellow box could save a life.
for replacement pads and batteries when
needed. The club also has a holding account
for donations to buy new defibrillators and
to replace pads and batteries and this needs
replenishing quickly.
The defibrillators are checked weekly by
a team of ex-LIVES responders who then
send in a report to the Community Heart
Beat Trust. The trust provides governance
on registered machines. They also provide
replacement equipment when needed.
The cost of replacing the pads and battery
is £120. The ongoing running costs for our
machines have now become a challenge
and there is need for some community
support. If you think that you might be able
to help, or know of any company who would
be prepared to sponsor a machine, please
contact Chris Darlington on 07591656531.
STOP PRESS
Well known Brigg Hotel sold to local business
The Exchange Coach House Inn and Tavern in Central
Brigg has been acquired by the Hunt Group. The
historic Grade II listed hotel, inn and tavern have been
closed since 2020 and will be refurbished, renovated
and fitted out by the group’s property development
business ahead of re-opening later this year.
Robert Smithson, associate director of Hotels Agency
at Colliers, advised Joseph Mullen on the sale after
almost four decades of ownership, marketing the
central Brigg complex for offers in the region of
£950,000.
He said: “We are delighted to have advised Mr. Mullen
who successfully operated the business for the last 38
years. This sale highlights the strong levels of interest
in regional UK hotels and in particular those which
present a new owner with significant opportunities to
grow trade in this post-pandemic market.”
Located across a large proportion of central Brigg, the
property offers 42 en-suite bedrooms plus substantial
public areas including four bars, two restaurants,
several function/meeting rooms and an architecturally-
pleasing al fresco courtyard seating area. The original
property was formally a gentleman’s club built in
around 1760 and has been frequented by a number
of local dignitaries as well as Winston Churchill during
World War II.
Shaun Hunt, CEO of the Hunt Group, said: “The Hunt
family is absolutely delighted with this acquisition and
becoming the new custodians of this sizeable hotel
and Food & Beverage complex in the very heart of
the historic market town of Brigg. This is the family’s
home town and we are committing ourselves to a very
significant investment throughout the site. Whilst
the ‘vibe’ in Brigg is already good we shall strive to
make it even better, hopefully making Brigg the place
to go in North Lincolnshire. This will undoubtedly
require the help, support and combined efforts of
all local businesses, including all existing and new
food & beverage operators. The plans for our own
site currently include a sports and live entertainment
venue, a large restaurant with gin bar, a more
traditional pub bar, plus fully refurbished and updated
en suite bedrooms.”
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Brigg Profile
Debbie Clark is an
enthusiastic leader,
motivator and facilitator
for numerous activities and
events in the Howsham and
Cadney community from
the Annual Plastic Duck
Race to organising talks at
Cadney Church. In addition,
she is Brigg Matters’
distribution organiser for
the two villages and many
young, local youngsters
(and perhaps not so young
folk now) may recognise her
as a long-term classroom
assistant at Brigg Primary
School. Someone said
that if Debbie was a bar
of seaside rock, it would
have ‘Howsham & Cadney’
inscribed throughout.
I have lived in Howsham with my family since 1996 and
love it here. We are lucky enough to have a house with a
fantastic, unspoilt view, great neighbours and there are
lots of people with great community spirit.
I grew up in Kettleby, just outside Brigg, and I am the
eldest of four sisters who all attended Caistor Primary
then Caistor Yarborough
schools. I left school at
16 to work at Grandways,
Brigg, on a YTS scheme and
worked there for 7 years.
I married John in 1991
and our first home was at
Brookenby but after a few
years we decided to move
back to be closer to our
families. We had started a
family and found the house
at Howsham. Stephen was
born in 1995 and Sarah in
1998.
I love being a mum and it
was parenthood that kickstarted
my volunteering. I
began taking Stephen to a
parent and toddler group
in other villages and my
former next-door neighbour, Norman, suggested I see
about starting a toddler group in Howsham. Enquiries
were made and information gathered from other groups
until I was allowed to start a group in Howsham village
hall. I have always enjoyed making things and included
regular craft activities in the toddler group at Howsham.
Numbers soon grew and, as well as families from Cadney
and Howsham, regulars came from all
around the local area. I was asked to
join the local branch of the Pre-school
Learning Alliance and soon became
secretary and wrote their quarterly
newsletter. I learnt lots of new skills
from these experiences and I ran the
toddler group for 6 years until Sarah
started school. Then a new chapter
began.
With Sarah at school, I decided I’d like
to become a teaching assistant. I have
now been at Brigg Primary School for
12 years as a TA and love my job. I love
helping, encouraging and supporting
and teaching the children; it is a very
rewarding role.
Debbie (extreme left) next to BM’s gardening columnist, Sue Hoy, before a
walk from Cadney church.
Howsham is a lovely village, but for
several years it didn’t have a play
park for children so when a new
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group was set up to help get a park for the village I
joined. We organised fundraising events and started
applying for grants. With help from organisations such as
VANL, we won grants for four pieces of play equipment
and another grant from Awards for All enabled us to
purchase extra pieces of equipment. This was a parishwide
effort and many people volunteered and got
involved in the fundraising.
I then became more involved with Howsham village hall.
I joined the committee and was its secretary for over
10 years. The committee won grants for improvements
which have made it more energy efficient. I left the
village hall committee in 2020 after more than 10 years
of service.
I am now more involved with All Saints Church, Cadney,
and last year agreed to be the church warden. All Saints
is a beautiful Grade 1-listed rural church and could easily
be missed. It is well worth turning off onto Vicarage Lane
and going for a look. It is open every day from 9am to
5pm. This year it has been hit three times by thieves who
have stolen lead from its roof. On the third attempt the
police arrived in time to seize their van but the thieves
escaped. It has been heart-breaking to see what damage
they have caused. Our PCC (the church committee) is
now trying to raise funds and apply for grants to replace
the roof as well as the areas inside that need attention.
On Saturday 23 rd July I did a ‘posh frock’ sponsored
walk from St Mary’s church in Barton to Cadney
church visiting all the other churches on the way. It
was 35km, 53,000 steps and 9 churches all in one day
and all whilst wearing a ‘posh frock’. It was tiring but
good fun as different people joined me along different
parts. So far the walk has raised about £650 but any
extra sponsorship or donations are always welcome.
This is the link to my fundraising page: givealittle.co/
campaigns/e754826d-1010-4ea6-8440-7198dc898528,
or send me an email to howsham.cadney@gmail.com to
get in touch. We also have a coffee morning at Cadney
Church Hall (DN20 9HS) every Monday morning from
10.30am to 12pm, a chance for a good chat with a
cup of tea or coffee bringing the community together.
Everyone is welcome.
MACMILLAN
CANCER SUPPORT
Registered Charity No: 261017
Gerry Hartley (Secretary)
I have no fundraising news for you in this issue I’m
afraid but the Fashion Show scheduled for Friday 9 th
September will hopefully be a success and I will let
you know what happened in the next issue.
Believe it or not, the Brigg Committee of Macmillan
Cancer Support has been in existence for well over
30 years. The Brigg & District Committee, consisting
of 10 people, is your local fundraising team and all
the money raised is available as grants for people
living with cancer. These grants help reduce stress
and make people feel more in control of their
situations. Help is available for things such as a new
washing machine, transport costs etc. and 72p in
every pound raised is used for these grants.
If anyone wants to raise funds for Macmillan then
we can provide all the necessary posters, bunting,
t-shirts, leaflets etc. as the money you raise through
our committee stays in the local Brigg area and
doesn’t get swallowed up by Head Office in London.
Also any In Memorium donations should be made
to your local committee as this will increase the
amount of money available for local grants.
As I am sure you are aware, fundraising is a vital part
of helping people affected by cancer as we provide
practical, emotional and financial support.
If you are thinking of doing any fundraising for
Macmillan Cancer Support and would like to talk
to someone on the committee then please contact
either Anne (Chairperson) on 07512761157 or Gerry
(Secretary) on 07538327139.
The children’s play area behind the village hall in
Howsham.
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Brigg Heritage Centre
AT THE ‘ARTEFACT’ OF OUR
COMMUNITY
The ‘Brigg Raft’ (circa 800BC), and
principal artefact, forms the basis of
the permanent collection spanning
from the Bronze Age to the 20th
Century. As we pass the 2022
milestone, marking ten years of Brigg
Heritage Centre, we have fantastic
memories from our first decade and
now look to the future with a ‘raft’ of
exciting things to see and do!
Following the recent success of our
summer pop-ups:
• The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at the
BH
• Decades of Dedication and The
Hobbyists Showcase
• Celebrating Local Creative & Artistic
Pursuits
we are pleased to announce our latest
pop-up exhibition, new for September
2022, will be Brigg’s ‘Beeting’ Heart: The Sugar Factory
Story (in conjunction with Heritage Lincolnshire’s
Heritage Open Days), which is sure to evoke ‘livingmemory’
of what was once Brigg’s ‘beeting’ heart.
‘A cloying smell, muddy village lanes and the sugar
beet campaign! An exhibition exploring the ‘seed-tosack’
processes and the impact of Brigg’s Sugar factory
on its staff, its sporting/social yesteryear and on local
communities and landscape’.
Due to the overwhelming interest within our local
community, this exhibition will run until the end of the
year.
Heritage Workshops:
During the autumn period, Heritage Craft Workshops
will continue for adults (and children aged 11+). For
schedule and updates, please refer to the Brigg Heritage
Centre Website.
BHC Children’s Craft Workshops on Farmers’ Market
Saturdays:
Creativity holds no bounds at BHC with an exciting
programme - with things to make and new skills to learn:
• 24 th September: Make a ’Ball in the Cup’ game
• 22 nd October: Create a Feathered Bird (or seed
collage)
Room lets:
We offer a versatile range of rooms for hire with a
multiple opportunity of uses. Situated in the heart of
Brigg centre and with ample car parking facilities (to the
rear of the Angel Building).
The Ancholme (max. capacity 25) and The Churchill
(max. capacity 39) are both situated on the 1st Floor
of the Angel Building within the Brigg Heritage Centre
and offer flexible spaces for meetings,
workshops, temporary exhibitions and
organised social groups.
The Buttercross (max. capacity 60)
is an elegantly-proportioned upperlevel
regency-style room leading off
an impressive sweeping staircase
overlooking the historic Market Place
in Brigg. Licensed for weddings and civil
ceremonies, The Buttercross is a unique
venue for those special occasions and
celebrations, larger meetings and
events.
Please see our ‘bookings’ section on
our website for further details.
Brigg Heritage Centre is open: Tuesday,
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10-
2pm. Please sign our Visitor Book and
don’t forget to browse in our Little
Shop. “Specially Selected” souvenirs
await you - if you are looking for that
something “a little bit different”. For
information about any of the above, be sure to click on
our newly-refreshed and updated website.
www.briggheritage.org
E: briggheritage.centre@northlincs.gov.uk
T: 01724 296771
EXHIBITIONS | EVENTS | WORKSHOPS | ROOM HIRE
Raise a Laugh
A teddy bear is working on a building site. He goes for
a tea break and when he returns
he notices that his pick has been stolen. The bear is
angry and reports the theft to the foreman.
The foreman grins at the bear and says: “Oh, I forgot
to tell you, today’s the day the teddy bears
have their pick nicked.”
Hear, here!
A man called George was concerned that his wife’s
hearing was becoming impaired so he planned a
small experiment.
He stood 15 feet behind her while she was preparing
a meal and said in a normal voice, “What’s for dinner,
my dear?”
No reply, so he got closer, now 10 feet away. “What’s
for dinner, my dear?” Still no reply and George was
now quite concerned.
Standing 5 feet behind his wife, he repeated the
question and was alarmed when he still didn’t receive
a response.
He was now standing directly behind his wife and
repeated, “What’s for dinner, my dear?”
“For the fourth time, George, it’s chicken!”
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Movers & Shakers
By Paul Hildreth
Market Place seems to be in
for quite a transformation in
the near future with the longawaited
opening of The Vault
in the former HSBC premises
and a new micropub in what
was Molly’s flower shop. The
transformation has already
started by Stephanie who has
brought JOY. to the former
Kennedi shop in the form
of a stylishly-furnished hair
and beauty salon. Proprietor
Stephanie is a specialist lash and
brow technician with previous
experience in a Scunthorpe salon
who wanted to provide opportunity
for other self-employed technicians.
One such is Skye whose focus is
nails. She offers BIAB (Builder in a
Bottle) overlays which strengthen
and promote healthy natural nail
growth. BIAB overlay is painted on to
natural nails and cured under a UV
lamp. Chairs are still available for other
self-employed technicians in particular
hairdressers. Directly across from Joy.
are the empty premises vacated by
Ladbrokes (and some may recall that
it was a branch of Curry’s in a former
life). News is that it is to become an
outlet called Light A Fire providing
heating solutions. Refurbishment of
The newly furbished JOY beauty centre
Stephanie bringing JOY to Brigg
this site would I am sure be
gratefully appreciated by all.
Still in Market Place,
The Bottle
Box, a micropub and bottle
shop, is hoping to open and
will complement their outlet
which is well-established and
community-minded branch in
Barton on Humber. The reported
opening of
The Vault should
be imminent if not already
accomplished by the time this
issue of BM reaches you.
Although there were some early
doubts about the new zebra crossing
on Bridge Street, I have to say that
when in pedestrian and cyclist mode,
it makes life much easier at what
can be a busy intersection. The lane
dedicated to cyclists is clearly marked
out in green. There is a mathematical
formula that uses pedestrian (and
probably cyclist) numbers who choose
to cross at a particular point together
with traffic volume. The formula has to
be satisfied to justify the provision of a
dedicated crossing so surveys in Bridge
Street must have recorded sufficiently
high figures.
The Vault, Market Place.
Newly erected notice board on Bigby Road.
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The new zebra crossing in Bridge Street.
The new-look frontage at the site of the former Sherwood’s cycle
shop.
Those of you who visit or work at
the far end of the Island Carr estate
may have noticed the construction
of a steel-framed building by local
firm North Lincs Structures adjacent
to Smithy’s Pond and Harrison’s
Hideaway. This will house a new
venture, Brixx Gym, which is featured
in a Movers & Shakers Extra article on
page 48 of this issue.
A reliable source has told me that the
Exchange Hotel has been acquired
by new owners who plan to open it
as a Sports Bar. Whether or not this
includes the never-opened Exchange
Tavern on Wrawby Street is unknown.
The new owners’ Marketing and
Business Development Manager
has already been in touch with local
historian and ghost trip leader, Josie
Webb, with the intention of learning
more about the building’s past.
Application for micropub.
A new feature appeared in Bigby Road
in early August. A smart notice board
has been erected which promises to
bring local information and contact
details from Brigg Town Council (see
Note from the Clerk on page 34 of
this issue) particularly for residents
without access to social media. I
was reminded of my youth when we
always checked our local board on
a Thursday evening to see who had
been selected to play in the town’s
football team.
I have just returned from the town
centre and the Arts, Craft and
Antiques Market with live music,
appetising food stalls and an array of
craft goods. Congratulations to those
involved in its organisation; the town
is buzzing again!
Live music in the bandstand at the AC&A Market.
The empty Ladbrokes betting shop near County Bridge.
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A WALK ON THE WILDSIDE
By Elizabeth Johnson – Brigg Creative Writers Group
I used to read my horoscope in the local newspaper
every week, but after having my hopes raised and
dashed many times, I became disillusioned and vowed
never to read the false predictions again!
However, as I perused the paper after my solitary meal
one evening, my eyes flicked over
the words of wisdom aimed at
those born under the sign of Virgo
(my sign – and very appropriate
for me!) “This week you need to
be more adventurous. Take a Walk
on the Wildside and it may change
your life forever!”
I smiled to myself, somewhat
ruefully if I’m honest. I’m not
unhappy with my life, but I didn’t
anticipate any changes taking
place, either at home, or at the
library where I have worked for
more years than I care to count.
I have reached the highest level
of seniority that my qualifications
allow, seen many younger highfliers
come and go on to pastures
new, leaving good old reliable
plodding Marjorie behind.
The next day was Saturday and my turn for a day off.
I decided to go into town as I needed a new toaster,
and thought maybe I would get a matching kettle too! I
jumped off the bus and made my way to the department
store, where I knew there would be a variety of
electrical appliances to choose from. As I crossed the
road my eyes were drawn towards one of the brightlylit
windows and I gasped as I read the words printed
on the banner floating above the display: “Take a Walk
on the Wildside!” I could hardly believe my eyes! The
model in the centre of the display was clothed in a full
length leopard skin coat and matching knee-high boots.
I inherited my neat suburban detached house after my parents
semi-
died; first my father after a heart
attack, when in his early 70s and
then, four years ago, my mother
suffered a stroke and gradually faded away. I have lived
in the house since I was twelve years-old and saw no
reason to move anywhere else, so I gradually adjusted to
my new circumstances and continued with my life.
Two other models wore shorter versions of the coat and
various co-ordinating accessories completed the scene
which stopped me in my tracks. Never in my life had I
even considered wearing such an outfit but I couldn’t
ignore the words in front of me – exactly the same
words as those in my horoscope. Surely it must be more
than a coincidence?
All thoughts of toasters and
kettles fled from my mind, and
I found myself on the escalator
going up to the second floor
–‘Ladies Fashion.’ I looked
neither right nor left as I walked
purposefully past skirts and
trousers, blouses and dresses,
until I came to the rails of coats.
Sure enough, hanging there was a
leopard skin coat just like the one
in the window!
The young sales assistant was
only too pleased to help me into
it and she led me across to a full
length mirror. Her well-rehearsed
flattering words fell upon deaf
ears, as I gazed at my reflection –
could this really be me? Despite
my silence the salesgirl sensed
she was about to make a sale
and offered to have the matching
boots brought up from the
footwear department so I could
see the complete outfit. Good
idea! I pushed my feet into them and stood up. At last I
managed to speak. “I’ll take the coat and the boots, and
I will keep them on now!” ‘
I don’t know what possessed me to say this, but I passed
my sensible navy woollen coat and comfortable lowheeled
shoes to be placed in the store carrier bag. I
picked up a co-ordinating silk scarf on the way to the pay
desk and left the store in a dream.
A visit to the hairdresser’s completed my transformation.
It was lunchtime when I emerged so I headed towards
the most expensive restaurant in town – no fish and
chips for me today! Heads turned as I walked through
the streets, my confidence building with every step!
This surely was my “Walk on the Wildside” and I knew it
would change my life forever!
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News from Scawby WI
Jubilee Afternoon Tea
Our Jubilee afternoon tea was
a wonderful event with over 60
people, including the Mayor and
Mayoress of North Lincolnshire,
enjoying sandwiches, cakes
and scones prepared by our WI
ladies. Guests were also treated
to some live entertainment with
the North Lincolnshire Ukulele
Band who soon had everyone
singing along to the music. A
magnificent total of £900 was
raised which was shared between
Headway and Brigg and District Macmillan
Cancer Relief.
Yarnbombing
Scawby WI once again joined in
yarnbombing the village for the Platinum
Jubilee weekend. This time the bus
shelters were decorated with a ‘royal’
theme with the ‘royal’ corgis putting in a
special appearance!
Jubilee celebrations underway at the afternoon tea.
Things we’ve been up to lately
Some of the results of making
fascinators are shown in
the photographs and we’ve
also been learning all about,
and tasting, Blyton Ice Cream
and enjoying a summer cookery
demo by Linda Hewitt.
Upcoming Meetings
28 th September – A talk by
a physiotherapist and an
occupational therapist from Sir
John Mason House, Winterton.
26 th October – Avoiding financial scams.
New members are always welcome –
Scawby Village Hall at 7.30pm
Keep up to date with all our activities on:
facebook@scawbywi
Hello, my name is Yvonne Knibbs and I am
introducing myself as the new correspondent
for the Inner Wheel Club of Brigg. With
the start of a new Inner Wheel year, a new
President has been appointed alongside the
officers for Secretary, Treasurer, International
Service, Membership, Almoner, Attendance,
Club Representative/Health and Safety.
We recently entered a team into the
Inner Wheel district quiz which was
held at Hemswell Court but sadly
didn’t win. I can only put it down
to us all having a bad day, either
that or the questions were not up to
the standard of our collective high
educational knowledge!
‘A Right Royal Do’ was the theme for
the Inner Wheel display in St John’s
church for the Platinum Jubilee
Celebrations. Many thanks to
Justine who had arranged a breathtaking,
beautiful, floral display. The
teapot and side plates with red,
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cheque for £300.
white and blue napkins, red, white and blue
cupcakes were arranged on a two-tiered plate
along with Caramel Wafers which, incidentally,
were first introduced by Tunnocks in 1952. To
complete the displa, our talented members
knitted the tea cosy and sewed the bunting to
complete the exhibit.
President Lynne’s last performance and photo
shoot was to present our donation of £300 to Emma
Hobson of the NSPCC. The NSPCC
was suggested by our International
Officer, Kate, and chosen to mark
the Platinum Jubilee as the Queen
was patron of the NSPCC for many
years before handing over to Sophie,
Countess of Wessex.
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Brigg Geology Group
For the past three years, my wife has
successfully grown a crop of sweet corn
(maize) in our garden which we have been
able to enjoy both fresh and during the
winter after freezing the surplus. What
has this to do with geology you might be
asking? In early August, I was admiring
this year’s crop and recalled a fact that
my A-level geography teacher related in
1964 during a lesson on French agriculture:
“Paris is the northernmost limit in western
Europe for growing maize intended for
human consumption”. How things have
changed!
Climate change is very much in evidence these days
and there can be few who doubt that it is happening.
But climate change is not new. It has happened many
times before and each time signalled changes in the
flora and fauna of planet Earth. So, why should we be so
concerned over the situation in which we find ourselves
at the present day? If you are interested in what has
happened to Earth’s climate in the deep past and its
effects, come along to the talk scheduled for October’s
meeting ‘Climate Change – it’s nothing new’; all will be
revealed.
I am pleased to report that the group will resume its
meetings in September at the Brigg Servicemen’s Club
but please note that the first of these will be on a
Tuesday but thereafter on the usual Thursday nights, all
starting at 7.45pm, slightly later than previously.
Autumn Programme:
Tuesday 27th September – ‘A Storybook from rocks’
an illustrated talk on the information that geologists
can extract from rocks and fossils including local, North
Lincolnshire, examples.
Paul Hildreth
Planet Earth 700 million
years ago in the grip of a
worldwide ice age.
Thursday 27th October – ‘Climate Change
– it’s nothing new’ an illustrated talk on
climate change in the deep and more
recent past and its effects.
Thursday 24th November – ‘Rocks and
Birds of Flamborough Head’ an illustrated
talk that looks at the relationship between
geology and the distribution of bird species
on Yorkshire’s ‘Great White Cape’.
If anyone missed my talk entitled
‘Hyaenopolis’ on 24th March which marked
the 200th anniversary of the discovery
of mammalian remains in Kirkdale Cave,
North Yorkshire, I am delighted to report that I shall be
presenting it to the Scunthorpe Museum Society on
Monday 10th October at St. Bernadette’s Parish Centre,
Ashby Road.
All talks are aimed at the general public and are suitable
for young people, potentially the geologists of the future.
I would welcome your ideas for talks or workshop-type
activities that might be topical and/or of interest. You are
encouraged to bring along any geological specimens that
you would like identifying or even talk about. Everyone is
welcome and admission is FREE.
On Saturday 10th September, the University of Hull is
hosting this year’s annual conference of the Geologists’
Association (London) and both Mike Oates and I are
preparing poster displays on aspects of local geology.
Mike’s examines the Jurassic rocks that are ‘missing’,
either worn away or never deposited, from the South
Ferriby area and mine is on the discovery of ‘big flints’ in
the Chalk of Middlegate Quarry, South Ferriby, possibly
the oldest of their type in northern England.
Razorbill on a chalk ledge on
Flamborough Head.
Stack of sedimentary rocks with a story to tell.
This year’s crop of maize
developing in the garden.
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News from the Pews - St John’s Church
by Maria Simpson
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Flower Festival
The months spent planning and preparing the church for
the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Flower Festival in St John’s
Church, Brigg, was well worth it. The church looked
fantastic! 27 groups/organisations placed arrangements
and they were all wonderful. Grateful thanks to
everyone who helped to make this event become a
reality.
The event was kick-started by a Preview Concert on
Wednesday 1 st June when Roger and Lesley Hall, Brigg
Singers and St John’s Singers gave us a great evening’s
entertainment and what an evening it was, it was
wonderful.
Special thanks go to the stewards for keeping everyone
safe, selling raffle tickets and encouraging people to
vote for their favourite arrangement, to Ken Harrison for
taking the photographs of the flower arrangements, the
church refreshment team that worked tirelessly in the
kitchen, Pamela for her support and encouragement,
David for sprucing up the radiators, church railings and
gate and last, but not least, my lovely husband Keith, for
all his help and patience over the past few months.
The 22 raffle prizes have now been either collected or
delivered. Thank you to all who took part. All monies
raised went into church funds for the upkeep of the
building,
After the votes (662 in total) were counted and verified
for our first ever People’s Choice Award for the best
arrangement, the winner was The Trefoil Guild with its
arrangement entitled ‘Jewels in the Crown’ arranged by
Mrs. M. Carrington. Margaret sings with Brigg Singers
who were singing at the service prior to their concert
that was switched to the church
because of the unseasonable
weather.
The fund raising goes on
with the church hall open for
refreshments every Thursday
from 9.30am – 12pm and every
Farmers’ Market, Saturday
9.30am -2pm. The church is also
open during these times for
quiet contemplation, lighting a
candle, private prayer and prayer
requests.
Our next big event is Brigg Art
Festival held in conjunction with
Brigg Town Business Partnership
which will be held in the church
on 11 th , 12 th , and 13 th August
with refreshments served in
the hall on Thursday 11 th and
Saturday 13 th , 9.30am – 2pm.
Our annual Harvest Festival is on
Sunday October 9 th at 9.30am,
donations welcomed for Brigg
Food Bank.
Mrs Margaret
Carrington with the
People’s Choice Award
vase which was
presented to her by the
Mayor of Brigg
Mr Brian Parker.
The Tree of Remembrance will
be switched on following a short service in St John’s
church garden on Wednesday 23 rd November at 6pm and
will conclude on Saturday 7 th January at 3pm.
The hall will be open from 5pm on Friday 25 th November
for refreshments and stalls for the Annual Christmas
Market and Lights switch on.
Elsham Hall Pottery Adventure
By Caitlin Age 14
This time, for our summer adventure, Granny took us to
Elsham Hall to paint some pottery. From the moment we
stepped into the old stable block it was clear that it was
going to be great! There were examples of the finished
product all over the walls and there were so many
casts to choose from, some of which are made in, and
delivered from, Grimsby. The explanation that Caroline
gave us about colour change and techniques was really
helpful along with completed examples that Caroline had
done before. Having spent a while choosing my cast, I
began to pick out my favourite colours. Let the painting
begin!
Caroline is always happy to help and answer questions.
She was telling us about the firing process in the kiln. I
was amazed at how hot the kiln had to be and how long
they needed to stay in there.
I would never have guessed
that it needed to reach 1032
degrees, and to do this it took
around 28 hours, depending
on how hot it is outside.
I was surprised to hear that
Caroline hadn’t been at the
pottery for very long. Having
trained and qualified as a
nursery nurse, a twist of fate
landed her at Mad as a Potter –
Pottery Painting Studio. I could
Caitlin and brother,
Aidan, with their
creations.
tell that she loved doing what she does, and I can’t wait
to go back next time to finish my piece.
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Kids'
by Hina Li
Greetings, Kids’ Matters readers!
Did you know, bats are the only mammals to
be able to fly, and some say they can fly
better than birds! Unfortunately, this unique
animal is getting less and less common. So
what else makes bats so special?
Although you may have heard that bats
are blind, they are actually able to see well!
They have small eyes and sensitive vision,
which helps them to see extremely well in
the dark. They can still see in the day,
although they come out more at night. They
How does a bat say
hello?
With a sound wave!
may not have the sharp and colourful vision
of humans, but they can see exactly how
they need to. However, they do use a special
way of finding prey called ‘echolocation.’ This
means they produce extremely high sounds
that humans cannot hear, called ultrasound.
The high frequencies bounce off objects,
letting bats know where the objects are. This
makes it easy for them to catch insect prey
so, in the UK, farmers save lots of money as
bats eat the insects that would eat the
crops. You may think that if it is easy for bats
to catch prey, why do they need our help?
Well, the main reason is that humans use
their homes in the trees for wood, so
deforestation is killing the 18 species of bats
in the UK. This means that we can help by
using less paper, and buying from
sustainable companies, where they plant a
new tree every time that they chop one
down. These steps are an easy way that you
can save the bats!
What do bats learn in
Nursery?
The Alpha-Bat!
What did one bat say
to the other bat?
Hey, wanna hang?
How did the bat find
the sustainable forest?
He used Eco-Location!
Bat Fly Furry Echolocation
Insects Hibernate Mammal
Halloween Wings Vampire
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MEET AND CONTACT YOUR LOCAL COUNCIL
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Brigg Rotary Club
Michael Silley
New Rotary Year
Our Club Handover on 30 th June marked the end,
and the beginning, of the Rotary year. Outgoing
president, David Hinxman reflected on his year
in office and presented donations to Cardiac Risk
in the Young (CRY), Scouts for 2023 International
Jamboree and The Tea Leaf Trust. We also
supported other local causes including Young Carers
and provided over 100 Christmas hampers to those in
need.
Looking ahead, incoming president Bozena Allen, outlined an
ambitious programme of projects and events for the year set
against a very uncertain economic and political background,
but, she said, the club has always been up to the challenge
with successful outcomes, supporting international, national
and local charities.
Purple 4 Polio
The Rotary Club of Brigg is pleased to confirm that it is once
again supporting the Purple4Polio campaign this year and will
be present in Brigg Market Place with the purple crocus corms
during October.
Polio was recently brought to our attention once again in this
country when the polio virus was detected in the sewers of
London emphasizing that as long as it exists it bears a threat.
Europe has been declared free from wild polio for 20 years.
As of 20 th July 2022 there have been 14 children paralyzed
by Polio this year – 12 in Pakistan, 1 in Afghanistan and 1 in
Mozambique. Global leaders at the G7 and Commonwealth
leaders meetings were also calling for strengthened support
to end polio. So as you can see it is very much in the minds
the world-over,
highlighting the
importance of
eradication of the
virus.
We look forward
to seeing you
throughout October,
so please come and
visit us in Market
Place on Thursdays,
at the Arts, Craft and
Antique Market on
8 th October and the
Farmers’ Market on
22 nd October.
We are so close to
total eradication of
this terrible disease.
Please help us take
that final step.
We’re Back… (not that we’ve ever been away!)
We’re delighted to announce that the North Lincs.
Rotary Swimarathon will be back at The Pods on
Sunday 26 th March 2023, raising funds for the
local community. The previous three events have
raised a total of over £25,000 which has been
donated to charitable organisations across North
Lincolnshire.
To register your interest in taking part, or receiving a
donation for your cause, Email info@nlrswim.org.uk and keep
an eye on our website www.nlrswim.com.uk and Facebook
page www.facebook.com/NorthLincsSwimarathon/
For Local People…
• Brigg Rotary provides help and funding for Young Carers in
the Brigg area
• Brigg Rotary helps pupils with improving reading skills
through our Literacy Project
• Brigg Rotary also helps school pupils prepare for life after
school through an annual programme of Mock Interviews. Help
may be offered for further mentoring
• Brigg Rotary supports the Brigg Food Banks
• Brigg Rotary is always seeking ways to improve the local
communities
If you are interested in getting involved please contact us
www.facebook.com/rotaryclubbrigg
Club officers for 2022-23: from left, Vice President Ian Watson,
President Elect Paul McCormick, President Bozena Allen,
Treasurer Janice Grimley, Secretary Suzanne Whitworth and
Past President David Hinxman.
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Now Remembered....
In past issues of Brigg
Matters, we have carried
the story of 506311 Flt.
Sgt. Stanley Cross, RAF in
the pursuit of having this
airman’s name inscribed
on Brigg’s War Memorial
to commemorate his
ultimate sacrifice.
Joint involvement
between Josie Webb,
local social historian, and
Ken Harrison of Brigg
Matters, revealed that
Stanley Cross was the son
of a butcher in Wrawby
Street and lived and attended school in Brigg before he
enlisted in the RAF as a regular serviceman some years
before the start of WW2.
He served in RAF Coastal Command in both Scotland
and Northern Ireland and was an aircrew member
on twin-engined Bristol Beaufighter patrols over the
Northern Approaches and the hostile waters off Norway.
In 1936, Stanley married
Minna, a nurse, and they
had a son. During WW2, it
is believed Minna nursed
at Caistor Hospital and
resided at the Salutation
Inn.
On 16th April, 1941,
Stanley Cross’ Beaufighter,
on a U-boat sortie over
the Norwegian Sea, failed
to return. He was later
pronounced ‘Killed In
Action’ with no known
grave. His wife and son
emigrated to Australia in
1950 where Minna died in the late 1960s.
Strong proposals were presented to Brigg Town Council
that, as a son of Brigg, the name of Stanley Cross should
be added in dedication on the War Memorial.
The proposal was unanimously accepted and
subsequently approved by BTC and his name is now
proudly inscribed on a memorial plaque.
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Fire, Fire!
Tuesday 19th July saw record temperatures in
Lincolnshire with 40.3°C at Coningsby. In the Brigg area it
reached 39°C which was sufficient to keep me in for most
of the day. Following the lengthy period of dry weather
however, it took little to ignite desiccated vegetation led
to many fires on agricultural land and adjacent property.
BM’s intrepid photographer, Stephen, reached the scene
of a Brigg fire close to Brickyard Lane just after it had
been controlled by farmers who strategically ploughed
fire-breaks in the fields, where the fire had started,
to contain its spread. Unfortunately, the former Adult
Training Centre was badly damaged. Though it had been
empty for some time, it was ear-marked for residential
redevelopment.
Debbie Dunderdale, who lives nearby the site, posted
in the Brigg Partnership blog to say how close the fire
came to the Springbank Estate and she praised the quick
response of police and fire services.
Firemen attend the scene of the fire-affected
building.
VACANT UNPAID, VOLUNTARY
POSITION WITH BM
Ken Harrison (Chair)
As mentioned on the ‘Letters to the Editorial Team’
page of this issue, one of our invaluable team members,
Sharon ‘Shaz’ Worth has had to leave the Brigg Matters
team owing to personal reasons.
To encourage smooth running, and attempt to ensure
that Brigg Matters reached every household in the
ever-expanding waist-band of our catchment area, Shaz
was the coordinator for distributing 6000 copies and for
liaising and recruiting our amazing army of volunteers
who comprise our team of house-to-house deliverers.
We sincerely thank her for her dedication but we do
need to recruit a suitably interested and talented person
to fill the void she leaves.
Are you interested in this role, or perhaps, another that
you feel could benefit the magazine? The committee is
always interested to welcome folks with fresh ideas that
can be adopted by Brigg Matters. If so, then drop us an
email to briggmatters@yahoo.co.uk or contact us with a
written note with your contact details and leave with the
Brigg Library staff in the Angel building.
Talking about recruitment, we need to fill a number of
house-to-house delivery rounds...
1. Poplar Drive on the Springbank Estate: 36 houses
2. Bridge Street: 56 properties
3. Mill Lane 67 houses
4. Various roads around Engine Street and Forrester
Terrace:
about 35 properties.
In addition, houses are being erected on the old Falcon
site and there is a need to attract future deliverers as
and when the need arises. I would also appreciate extra
help for the Town Centre round, about 170 premises.
Fire-scarred fields mark the source of the
outbreak.
NIGEL RETIRES - but
Not Out!
Nigel ‘Scoop’ Fisher hangs up
his scribbling pencil on the 8th
October this year. Well-known,
registered, National Union
of Journalist reporter, Nigel’s
career extends from the late
70s when he started work as a
sprog reporter in the publicity
department of British Steel.
Scoop quickly progressed to
the Lincolnshire Times office,
under the auspices of Edward
Dodd, in Wrawby Street, before
advancing to the Telegraph
The former Adult Training Centre showing
the damage experienced.
where, in his latter years, he has been responsible for its
popular ‘Nostalgia’ section.
The 8th October is also the 15th anniversary of ‘Brigg
Blog’, Nigel’s daily up-dates on anything from cricket,
through local planning applications, Brigg Town Council’s
proposals to highlighting local events, as well as
occasionally, expressing his own interesting philosophical
thoughts on everyday life.
Thanks for your invaluable contributions to the local
community, Nigel. You may have retired, but Brigg
Matters feels that you’ll reappear in a different role....it’s
in your blood. Cheers!
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Local Nature Page
by Len Reaney
As we pass from the hot, dry
summer into autumn, our wildlife
adapts to reflect the seasonal
changes. The bird-nesting
season is over apart from the
ubiquitous wood pigeons which
seem to continue their breeding
activities late into the year. The
local swifts have departed, soon
to be followed to sub-Saharan
Africa by swallows and house
martins in search of flying insects.
Swallows are often seen gathering
on telephone wires prior to
departure and their migration
is mainly by day often following
north-south geographical features
such as rivers and the east coast.
Our breeding summer visitor
warblers also set off southwards,
but mainly by night, with
stopovers to rest and feed during
the day before continuing their
journey. They may be joined on
the east coast by birds flying over
the North Sea, particularly when
there are winds with an easterly
element. Kilnsea/Spurn Point is
a classic migration watch point
because the geography funnels
and concentrates birds moving
down the east coast to a narrow peninsula. A day there
in September or October can be spectacular with some
serious birding opportunities. There is a bird observatory,
bird hides and a Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Visitor Centre
providing the usual facilities and up-to-date daily
sightings from the sea, mudflats, wetlands, fields and
bushes; these often include scarce or rare migrants. Road
access to the point itself was cut during the December
2013 tidal surge but it can be accessed on foot across the
breach, a round trip of about 11km.
An excellent, local birding location is Alkborough Flats
where an extensive area of low-lying farmland, south and
east of the Trent/Humber confluence, was embanked
and repurposed by breaching the Humber flood bank to
partly alleviate flooding elsewhere in the area. The Flats
have extensive reed beds, lagoons and muddy margins
with good views from a hide close to the car park (NGR
SE 879222). Since it was first flooded in 2006-07, there
have been some seriously rare birds there. On a visit last
July its 45th wader species, a North American wader,
the stilt sandpiper, was recorded
together with 23 spoonbill, a Great
White egret, many avocets and
other more common species. A
local naturalist and expert birder,
Graham Catley*, produces an
excellent monthly comprehensive
wildlife report which is pinned up
in the hide. A visit here could be
combined with a visit to Julian’s
Bower, the site of Alkborough’s turf
maze.
Late-flowering garden flowers and
buddleia will still attract butterflies
feeding on nectar on warm days
even into October. Some of our
most colourful butterflies, comma,
small tortoiseshell peacock,
brimstone, and more recently
because of climate change, a few
red admiral, hibernate over winter
as adults in dense vegetation, roof
spaces and outbuildings. Other
butterfly species may overwinter as
eggs, larvae or pupae.
October sees large, high-flying,
noisy flocks of pink-footed geese
in loose formation returning from
their mainly Icelandic breeding
sites to feed in the Ancholme valley
and Wold’s fields over winter. This is the time when
continental thrushes, redwings, fieldfares, blackbirds and
song thrushes cross the North Sea to spend winter in our
milder climes. There can be spectacular ‘falls’ of birds
in easterly winds on the east coast and it is exciting to
watch woodcock, short-eared owl and flocks of starlings
flying ashore during coastal sea watches.
Mid-November to December is the time to head for
Donna Nook near North Somercotes for the spectacular
sight of grey seals breeding on the salt marsh where, last
year, 2134 pups were born. There is a car park at NGR TF
421997 and the site is well-fenced off with wardens in
attendance. It becomes very busy at weekends so a midweek
visit is recommended so that you avoid a lengthy
walk from the overflow car park.
*Graham Catley is scheduled to present a talk “Rare
and Scarce Birds in Britain” for the Scunthorpe Museum
Society on 9th January 2023 at St. Bernadette’s Parish
Centre at 7.15pm.
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SHEILA REID
By Martha Reid (grand-daughter)
It is with a heavy heart that
the family of Sheila Reid has to
announce her passing on 24th
May 2022, aged 92 years. Those
of you who have been in Brigg
for some time will most certainly
have seen her around whether
it be in the Angel Courtyard
Café on a Thursday lunch time
or in Wetherspoons for her
Wednesday dinner.
She was a much loved and well-known member of the
Brigg community right from when she moved into the
house next to the Spar shop on Springbank many years
ago. You may have seen her getting her papers (or
sending her grandchildren for Mrs Reid’s paper) every
day; she never missed a day of the Daily Mirror, always
spending time to do the crosswords.
She was also oftentimes in the park, collecting her
brambles (again often sending her grandchildren into
the spikey branches) ready for making bramble pie or
bramble jam. She was often on the ‘little bus’ going
round Brigg, particularly on a Tuesday or a Saturday,
going to the market or to Teasdale’s for her bread,
always finding time to go to the Pop-in.
Many years ago, she worked in the school canteen and
also as a bar maid, finishing up in the White Horse. It
seems fitting that she still used to go to the White Horse
for her Wednesday lunch, even though it is likely it
would have been much-changed since she served there.
If you were around Springbank on a Saturday afternoon,
I am sure you saw the number of cars which turned up
as all her grandchildren gathered together for soup and
a lovely spread that she set out. As her grandchildren
got older, the number of cars increased and the
frequency of gatherings decreased, but we always knew
we would be welcome there.
She was an avid member of the W.I. Her grandchildren
always heard stories of her time there where she was
greatly involved in the flower arranging and friendship
clubs she and her friends attended. There was never a
quiet afternoon or day for Sheila. Though she used to
complain about the noise and the number of people,
she never missed an event for the world and I am sure
she secretly enjoyed all the fun.
Unfortunately, during the COVID lockdowns it became
difficult for her to live on her own and this is when she
moved into the Valleys Care Home which became her
new home. She was surely happy there and the family
would like to express its deep gratitude to all staff and
carers there for all they did for Sheila, for Mum, for
Grandma & for Great-Grandma.
Congratulations and
Jubilations
The 5th August was an auspicious day for Gary Harrison
and Kirsty Greenfield from Grimsby. Not only was it Brigg
Fair day, but the newly married couple played the original
1907 Joseph Taylor’s version of the famous folk song, as
recorded on a wax cylinder by Percy Grainger, at their
civic ceremony in the function room in the Buttercross.
Both Gary and Kirsty are part-time musicians and are very
much into the folk music scene. “Our wedding had to be
in Brigg on the 5th August” stressed Kirsty.
Joseph Taylor, a farm foreman, first sang the composition
at the Brigg Music Festival in 1906 and recorded it in
1907. He said that he learned the song, sitting around
a camp fire, from a group of gypsies who had started to
attend Brigg Fair from
around 1850.
Brigg Matters extends
salutations to the newly
married couple Gary
and Kirsty.
(NB The Function
Room, managed by the
Brigg Heritage Centre,
is licensed for civic
wedding ceremonies.)
Gary (left) and Kirsty (centre)
outside the Buttercross.
B.A.S.H.
Josie Webb
Monthly meetings of the Brigg Amateur Social Historians
start again on Tuesday 6th September at the Brigg and
District Servicemen’s Club. Meetings commence at 8pm
and all are welcome.
The accompanying photograph shows members of the
BASH committee on
their annual outing.
This year we chose
to visit Brodsworth
Hall and Gardens
near Doncaster and
it was our first trip
out together for two
years because of the
Covid pandemic.
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Brigg In
Pictures
Ken Harrison
This issue reflects on the celebrations for the Queen’s Platinum
Jubilee 2022. The hundreds of photographs taken during the Platinum
celebrations will be collated to form an album which will be maintained
in the Brigg Heritage Centre for posterity.
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Advertising Matters
Welcome to our new advertisers, four in this issue.
Let me tell you first a little about Victoria’s Tea Room
Deliveries. Back in 2020 Victoria was made redundant.
She wanted to do something that would bring a little
happiness into people’s lives. “I’ve always loved baking”
she told me and it wasn’t long before her new business
was born, baking fresh daily and delivering home-made
traditional afternoon teas in Scunthorpe and surrounding
villages for six days a week. Catering for all occasions,
surprise deliveries are one of her favourites along with
birthdays and anniversaries. Victoria is very proud of her
5-star reviews on Facebook and believes in exceptional
customer service.
Our second new advertiser is AHM Installations, a familyrun
business that offers help with walk-in showers and
baths, waterproof wall panelling, grab rails etc. Note
also that discounts for over 60s, ex-service personnel are
offered.
Eddie contacted me asking if he could advertise
Prostate Cancer Lincs and Humber Support Group,
an independent group for patients, wives, partners,
families, friends and carers, telling you all you wanted to
know about prostate cancer, but didn’t know who to ask.
Also new to us for the next four issues is Rocal. They are
advertising their Endurance Doors with their showroom
opening soon in Bridge Street, Brigg.
Remember seeing Meet the Masons at Masons &
Motors? Their advert was on page 64 of the summer
issue. I went along to their event at Doddington Hall
and had a very enjoyable afternoon. There was a large
number of ‘motors’ and a very warm welcome. Look out
for the same event next year, July 23rd 2023. There will
be an advert in next summer’s issue.
One of our advertisers has cancelled his advert in this
issue, due to retirement. Thank you Stuart Broadbent
of Stuart’s Decorating Services, a long time advertiser,
happy retirement.
As always thank you to all our past and present
advertisers for their continued support.
Remember you don’t have to wait right up to the
deadline to send your advert in, the sooner the better!
If you have anything you would like me to add to
Advertising Matters, please send to briggmatters.
advertising@yahoo.com.
Cheers, Gail
Brixx Gym (A Movers & Shakers Extra)
At the end of Island Carr Road, past the various motor
mechanics, builders’ merchants and other services, and
adjacent to that little oasis of coffee and cake called
Harrison’s Hideaway, a new structure has appeared that
promises to be a popular venue for those wishing to get
or keep physically fit.
Brixx Gym will open in September under the
management and supervision of Sam Bakersmith who
is an experienced personal trainer and has previously
managed a gym in Twickenham, London. Brixx is a play
on the town’s name as the Twickenham gym was called
Twix and planning for Brigg’s venue began in 2020, XX
being the Latin numerals for 20.
The facility will cater for all ages as a fitness centre
and not just for body-building. Sam’s vision is to bring
a city gym to the countryside in a naturally well-lit
building and offer a range of activities. The ground floor
will accommodate a reception area, changing rooms
(equipped with showers and LED mirrors) and a Nautilus
8-way multi-station offering a variety of activities. Two
upper floor spaces, each measuring 9.5m by 5m, will
become a studio for ‘spin classes’ and ‘boot camps’, the
other a cardio area with stationary bikes, recumbent
bikes and treadmills.
If that isn’t enough to whet the appetites of fitness fans,
Sam also plans to have an outdoor Astroturf surface
to provide a functional training area. In keeping with
healthy living, the gym will also serve protein shots
and smoothies. Me, I managed to sprint (alright, jog) to
Harrison’s Hideaway for coffee and cake!
Sam in what will be the reception area.
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The building shortly before completion.
The upper floor space destined to be the
‘cardio area’.

Glanford and Scunthorpe Canoe Club
A celebration of its 40th anniversary in 2022
By Martin Heywood
Part 2
The club became successful in the competitive
disciplines of marathon and slalom and the first
county slalom championships were run at the
Brigg rowing club. But it was in canoe
polo that GSCC and the region had
most success. The Humbersiders Polo
Team was formed from the HCA clubs
to compete at the top level as back
then no single local club had enough
good players to create a single team.
The idea was that KKC, Grimsby, Hull
and District and GSCC would create an
amalgamated team of talented athletes.
Tony Pell was the coach and that team
quickly rose to National Division 1 and
competed all over Europe winning many
competitions including one broadcast by
Eurosport when they televised
the final of the Amsterdam
International.
Tony and Shirley, along with
Joy Davies, were instrumental
in creating the Hull Canoe Polo
International (subsequently
renamed as the Joy Davies
A former teaching colleague suggested that I, on behalf of
Brigg Matters, might like to attend an inaugural meeting
of local sponsors and their Ukrainian guests on 14th
June. An appropriate space was offered at the Sir John
Nelthorpe School in Brigg by head teacher Mr. R. Biglands
where, following a rather tentative start, people began
to mingle over coffee and biscuits and share experiences
and meet new friends.
The “Humbersiders” polo team
en-route to the national finals at
Crystal Palace in 1988. Tony and
Shirley Pell are on the left.
Members with the club’s marathon boats purchased in 2017
International). This started the trend for
international friendly polo competitions in the UK
and was a hugely popular summer event at Princes
Quay in Hull. That event continues and can attract
up to 64 teams. Teams from all over the
world have competed and it has had
great accolades from those that have
played there.
GSCC continues to compete in
all disciplines and in 2014 two
members, Ben Havercroft and Shaun
Burnett, made their international
debut representing club and country in
the U21 GB B Polo Team playing in Div 2
at Charleroi, Belgium.
Most recently, GSCC have
concentrated on marathon
racing and are the reigning
Yorkshire Region champions
but the club GSCC doesn’t just
compete, it is a family club with
much emphasis on fun and
social paddling and that is still
true today.
SJN hosts Ukraine guests and sponsors
by Paul Hildreth
There was quite a range of competence with the English
language amongst the guests whose sponsors were
thanked for their warmth and welcome and who came
from Barton, Scunthorpe, Keadby and Kirton Lindsey as
well as from Brigg. In total there were 35 in attendance
and it was hoped that meetings might be arranged on a
regular, monthly basis.
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Andrew’s story
Raising Awareness of Prostate Cancer
Andrew Markham, a Warehouse Operative from Brigg,
was diagnosed with prostate cancer when he was 63.
After receiving treatment in November, Andrew is now
sharing his experience to encourage other men to
become more aware of their risk, a step that can result in
an earlier diagnosis. This is Andrew’s story as related to a
member of the BM team.
“In my late 50s, I had a problem with my tummy. I
decided to speak to my GP about it and he asked me if
I’d ever been tested for prostate cancer. Thinking back, I
hadn’t, and so I went along for a PSA test 1 . After a slightly
nervous wait, the results came back at just over 4, a little
high but not necessarily a huge concern.
“Because my PSA was slightly high, I went back for a PSA
test every six months. It always fluctuated between 3.9
and 4.2 and therefore seemed okay. This was until one
test, when I was 63 in December 2020, which showed,
despite a lack of any other symptoms, that my PSA had
gone up to 4.6, so the consultant suggested I have an
MRI. I wasn’t too concerned, as my urologist assured
me it was a precaution and that my PSA still wasn’t very
high.
“In May 2021, I received an MRI scan at Scunthorpe
General Hospital. When attending my results
appointment with a urologist, he said they’d found a
lesion on my prostate and that it was best to investigate
it further. I was booked in for a biopsy, again at
Scunthorpe General Hospital. My appointment took the
full morning and I had 15-20 samples taken, but my wife
Jenny and I were given plenty of cuppas – the nurses
were brilliant. Two weeks passed and the results came –
I had cancer. On the day of my results, my workplace had
asked me to take part in a fundraiser for ‘Men’s Health
Week’ as they knew that I raise funds for pancreatic
cancer charities. It was ironic to receive the results I did.
“Later, another biopsy appointment confirmed a large
tumour, bigger than I and they expected, and I was
given a full diagnosis at the end of September 2021. My
tumour was stage one with a Gleason score 2 of 7.
“There are several options for treatment when it
comes to prostate cancer and I was given a choice
between radiotherapy, hormone treatment or surgery.
After speaking with Jenny and some friends at a Brigg
Andrew (right) raising funds and awareness in Market
Place, Brigg. (photo by Ken Harrison)
fundraising group, I decided to have surgery to remove
the tumour.
“On 28 th November, I had a robotic-assisted laparoscopic
prostatectomy (RALP) and have been recovering since
then. I’m still tired, in pain, and have been off work
for six months now, but I’m happy to have found my
prostate cancer and had the procedure. In two weeks
time, I’ll be going for another CT scan to see if there are
any other underlying problems.
“Although prostate cancer isn’t nice, knowing your risk
and contacting your GP if concerned can help you get an
earlier diagnosis. Men who are black or aged over 50, as
I was when I was diagnosed, are most at risk. Knowing
your risk is important as it can help you and your GP
decide whether you should be monitored or undergo
tests, such as a PSA test, for prostate cancer.
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“Prostate cancer doesn’t
always have symptoms,
but Prostate Cancer UK’s
risk-checker can help you
determine your risk in 30
seconds. I’d encourage
all men to use the risk
checker and contact their
GP if they have a higher
risk.”
1 A PSA test is a blood
test to measure the
amount of a prostate
specific antigen (PSA) in
the blood. PSA is a protein
produced by normal cells
in the prostate and by
prostate cancer cells. It’s
normal to have a small
amount of PSA in the
blood, and this even rises
as men age because the
prostate increases in size.
A high PSA level can be an
indicator of cancer or another problem with the prostate.
Regular PSA testing can help GPs spot a problem early,
even if there are no other symptoms.
2 The Gleason scoring system is the most common
Prostate Cancer grading system used. When cancer is
discovered, it is classified by a Prostate Cancer Gleason
Score. This Score or Grade helps to determine how
aggressively the prostate cancer is likely to behave. To
assign the numbers, the pathologist determines the
main pattern of cell growth, which is the area where
the cancer is most obvious and looks for another area
of growth. The pathologist then gives each area a score
from 1 to 5. The scores are added together to come up
with an overall score between 6 and 10.
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Sue Hoy’s Garden
Moving into autumn,
gardens take on a
more dishevelled
look. Summer
plants, particularly
in the hot dry
summer we’ve
just experienced,
have gone over and
borders can look
tired and uncared
for, with plants
needing to be
cut back but with
nothing to take their
place.
Helenium
It doesn’t have to be like this though. Taking time to
dead-head annuals like Cosmos and Cleome, as well as
perennials like Penstemon, will keep them flowering
until the first frosts. If you have time to snip off the dead
flowers from bedding and plants in containers, they too
will have the energy to keep going for longer.
The other trick is to plant plenty of late summer/early
autumn plants to give the garden a much longer season
of interest. It’s too late to do that for this year, but it’s
a good time to look around other gardens now and see
what’s looking good. Many of the daisy family choose
this as their flowering season; Helenium, Helianthemum
and Helianthus – the perennial sunflower - all make a
bold show in autumn in shades of rust and gold. Asters,
or Michaelmas Daisies, bring a different colour scheme
to the scene in pinks, violet, purple and crimson. Aster
x frikartii ‘Monch’ is generally acknowledged to be the
longest flowering of these and is a good choice for any
garden. Asters went out of favour for a time as some
varieties are prone to mildew, a white powdery coating
on the leaves. This is easily avoided by either choosing
the A. Novae-angliae varieties or by keeping the mildewprone
forms well watered.
Nerine bowdenii, grown from a bulb, will quickly form
large groups of exotic looking, sugar-pink flowers, and
Schizostylis coccinea is equally surprising with pink or
white spires of gladiolus-type blooms. I like Nerines
grown with the powder-blue flowers of the small shrub
Caryopteris x clandonensis – a gorgeous combination.
Bergamot, Monarda didyma, makes a fine show in the
late summer garden too but be sure to give it plenty of
water.
Dahlia
Monarda
could look in mixed borders, they are now indispensible
in any garden. I used them a lot in my time at Normanby
Hall and they were always a firm favourite with visitors.
The dark-leaved varieties in particular are stunning!
There are many more plants which I haven’t the space to
mention, so get out there, visit some good gardens and
discover them yourselves.
Thoughts of Autumn
Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness,
Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun;
Conspiring with him how to load and bless
With fruit the vines that round the thatch-eves run;
To bend with apples the moss’d cottage-trees,
And fill all fruit with ripeness to the core;
To swell the gourd, and plump the hazel shells
With a sweet kernel; to set budding more,
And still more, later flowers for the bees,
Until they think warm days will never cease,
For summer has o’er-brimm’d their clammy cells.
From To Autumn by John Keats (1795 – 1821)
Perhaps the most spectacular of all autumn plants
are dahlias. Long out of fashion, until the late, great
gardener Christopher Lloyd showed how wonderful they
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Brigg District Lions CIO
By Fiona Reid
Like many organisations, the members of Brigg
District Lions are returning to more normal ways
of operating. In May we hosted a Country Music
evening with thanks to Darren Busby. The
event was our first face to face fundraiser
since the pandemic and gave members a
sense of normality in what we do.
The 1st July saw the start of a new Lions year and a
change of president, Lion Wendy Chaplain handing over
to Lion Fiona Reid. Members of the club celebrated with
a BBQ hosted by the incoming President. Lion Wendy’s
contribution through the
pandemic was recognised
with a certificate of
appreciation from the
District Governor.
Members of the club
are now planning new
fundraising ventures
the first being a 1940s
evening to be held on 16th
September at the Jolly
Miller, Wrawby. Tickets
cost £25 each to include a
3-course meal and themed
entertainment.
Lions Wendy Chaplain (left) and
Fiona Reid.
A Race Night is planned for
18th November 2022 at Brigg Servicemen’s club. We are
looking for event sponsors so please get in touch if you
are able to help.
In collaboration with Brigg Town Business Partnership we
hope to host the Christmas Market on 25th November
2022. Stall bookings are now being taken by e-mailing
briggchristmasmarket@gmail.com
We are also embarking on a new venture, creating
a calendar showcasing images of local scenes.
These will be on sale by Mid September,
however they can be pre-ordered by emailing
briggdistrictlionsclub@gmail.com
Lions are keen to support sight-related projects
and as such we collect pairs of spectacles. We
have collection boxes in the Red Cross shop,
Riverside and Bridge Street surgeries and in Norfolk
Optics for anyone wishing to donate their used glasses.
These are recycled and sent to developing countries.
Darren Busby at the Country
Music evening.
We continue to raise funds
and held a virtual raffle on
social media at Easter. You
can support us through
www.easyfundraising.
org.uk and www.smile.
amazon.co.uk and selecting
Brigg District Lions CIO as
your chosen charity. We
also have a text donation
option. To donate £2 to
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simply text LIONSDEN to
70085 (Texts cost £2 plus
standard message charge)
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feel you can assist with any of our projects, please call
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Six little-known facts about Lincolnshire
1. Lincolnshire’s county border with Northamptonshire
is just 18 metres long, the shortest county boundary in
England.
2. The Victorian Prison at Lincoln
Castle was featured in episodes of
Downton Abbey.
3. An old Lincolnshire tradition said
that front doors were used for only
three things: a new baby, a bride,
and a coffin
4. Lincolnshire’s county flower is the Common Dog-violet.
5. The first Briton to perform a space walk, Michael
Foale, was born in Lincolnshire.
6. A coronation took place in
Lincolnshire not long after King
Ethelred was defeated in battle.
The Danish king, Sweyn Forkbeard,
took the throne here for a time in
Gainsborough – and the town was
even England’s capital for a short
time.
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Brigg Methodist News
Mary Knaggs
At the end of August we say
goodbye to Revd. Enid Knowles
who has been the minister of Brigg
chapel for the last year. We thank
her for her support and pastoral care
and send our best wishes to her in
her retirement. From September 1st
the superintendent minister of the
Barton and Brigg Circuit, Revd. Sally
Long, will be our minister and we are
delighted that she will be working
with us. We are very excited about
the future of Brigg chapel and the
Barton and Brigg Circuit. To find out
what we are excited about you will
have to wait until the next edition
of Brigg Matters as plans for the
employment of someone, or rather
some people, are not yet quite
finalised. However, I can tell you that
these people will not be working
just in the churches but out in the
communities. The Circuit Leadership Team has ‘thought
outside the box’ in appointing them and is a new and
different way ahead for Methodism in this area.
In May, we held an Eco service in chapel, where hymns,
readings, talks and videos all had an Eco theme. We
encouraged people to think more ‘green’ at home by
recycling, using less plastic and buying Fairtrade products.
In June our Church Council voted unanimously to register
our church as an Eco Church. We will endeavour to do
the same in the church as we would at home. We have
had solar panels on the roof for some years and we are
lucky to have lots of trees, shrubs and
grass to attract wildlife. Following
our Eco service, we scattered some
wildflower seeds, and the photo
shows the beautiful results. We are
also in discussions about how best to
use the land around our building with
suggestions ranging from community
garden to raised vegetable beds to
wildlife pond.
July/August is usually a quiet time for
Methodist churches as we prepare for
the new church year that begins in
September. Then it will be the rounds
of Harvest Festival celebrations.
Ours is on October 2nd when the
preacher will be Revd. Harry Smart
from St. John’s (he is also chaplain
at Scunthorpe hospital). We are
holding a Quiz Night and Apple Pie
Supper on Sat 1st October then it
will be November, and Remembrance Sunday, followed
by Advent and Christmas. I am writing this article on an
afternoon in July, in the middle of a heat wave, when the
temperature is 34 degrees!
A warm, and at the moment, hot welcome will be made
to you if you feel like coming to our Sunday morning
service which starts at 10.30am. All details of services
and meetings can be seen on our Facebook page, on
the Barton and Brigg Circuit website and on our church
notices, which are on the church door, or the door to the
Oikos-Brigg shop in Wrawby Street.
Campaign for Protection of Rural England
CPRE Northern Lincolnshire Branch has organised a talk by
historian Dr. Kevin Leahy FSA, MCLfA. The talk should be of
interest to many and is called, ‘The Lost Valley: Anglo-Saxons
in the Winterton Vale’.
It will be held at the Buttercross, Brigg on Saturday 15th October 2022 at 2.30pm.
Tea and coffee will be available from 2.00pm.
The talk is free to CPRE members and £5.00 for visitors. Tickets are available from Mary Allen:
email: maryallen491@gmail.com. Telephone: 07977703623.
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By Sarah Parker
It’s that time of year again. After
the summer sunshine and lazy
days we return to some kind
of much-needed normality.
Then we start to talk about
Halloween, Bonfire Night, the
festive season and fireworks!
They used to be only reserved
for one night of the year, but
fireworks have now become
firmly fixed in the diary and on a
regular basis.
As a dog owner, I’ve always been
lucky to have a dog that doesn’t
seem fazed by the unexpected
loud bangs, pops and flashing
lights. Obviously I still take care
on occasions where fireworks
may be expected and make
sure I’ve created the right
environment for him to feel as
safe as he can. I know of dog
owners who take themselves off to a rural cottage for a
week around bonfire night, just so that
their dog can find some sanctuary.
For those who own a nervous, anxious
or fearful dog, watching them in ‘full
freak out’ mode can be a stressful
experience. Experts believe that
you should introduce a dog to new
experiences at a very early age, in fact
some breeders/owners play firework
sounds as part of such training but for
those with dogs that hate the firework
experience, it can be hard to know
how to help them.
After reading many articles, year
after year, it’s often the case that
you need to try a few things and see
which may or may not be effective.
In order to feel safe, dogs need a
calm environment. That includes you, behaviour breeds
behaviour, so if you’re flapping and fussing around your
dog, chances are they will take on your emotions too.
Training of any kind needs a calm approach.
That leads me to the other important item needed for a
positive experience, treats. I’m not talking regular kibble
or boring biscuits, but treats of
a high value kind. Think cheese,
chicken, duck strips or any other
of their favourite rewards that
can be given in small amounts
on a regular basis to lessen
their concentration on the noise
around them. There are plenty
of Kong’s lick mats and treat
puzzles on the market that can
be stuffed with goodies to create
a whole experience for a dog and
which last longer than a couple
of seconds. Did you know that
licking has a calming effect on
dogs?
Walking your dog earlier to avoid
firework time will definitely help
so skip the later evening walk
and monitor them when they
need to go out for a toilet break
in the garden. Those unexpected
bangs are most likely to scare a
dog, even in its own garden, and have the ability to make
it bolt. We’ve all seen those missing
dog social media posts on Bonfire
Night.
Create a safe space inside where your
dog can relax as much as possible. Play
music, TV or any kind of ‘white noise’
to drown out other sounds. Closing
the curtains helps to limit the sudden
flashes of light too.
Lots of pet companies sell natural
herbal remedies which can help your
pet to relax. These can be used in a
variety of ways, including essential oils
for the home, and can definitely help
with anxiety.
Dogs have coping strategies to deal
with stress, a bit like us. A dog’s
response may be to hide in a safe space. There’s no need
to fuss a hiding dog, this is its response and if it works,
then no need to interfere. Helping a dog to develop its
own coping strategies long-term, instead of relying on
you when you’re not there, is the best option. A dog
behaviourist should be able to suggest a longer-term
plan. Short term solutions need longer-term goals.
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Inspiration
“Talent hits a target no one else
can hit. Genius hits a target no
one else can see.”
(Arthur Schopenhauer)
“Nothing is impossible, the word
itself says ‘I’m possible’!”
(Audrey Hepburn)
“You can’t stay in your corner of
the Forest waiting for others to
come to you. You have to go to
them sometimes.”
(A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh)
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Brigg Tennis Club
Brigg Tennis Club is having a great season. With an influx
of new players, and juniors graduating to adult match
play, competitive tennis has gone from strength to
strength.
Although teams still have matches
left to play in the Gainsborough
Evening Tennis League, Brigg 1
and Brigg 2 have excelled and
will win their divisions and gain
promotion to Divisions 1 and
2 respectively. Brigg 3 and 4,
playing in division 4, should finish
mid-table. Brigg 2 and Brigg
3 are still involved in the cup
competition.
Players have also arranged games
amongst themselves and Carol’s
Sunday afternoon round robin mixed tournaments are
very popular.
As well as competitive play, there are club adult social
sessions on Tuesday evenings and Sunday mornings. New
participants of any standard are always welcome to join
these sessions; just turn up at the Recreation Ground or
visit our website www.briggtennis.co.uk for contact
details and further information. It’s a great way to play
tennis and exercise with a friendly bunch of people.
The tennis club also has two table tennis tables in the
function room and we welcome
adults to join these sessions
which run on Tuesday evenings
(6pm – 8pm) and Sunday
mornings (10am -noon). The cost
to non-members is £2.
The juniors continue to progress
under the watchful eye of coach
Adam Wrightham who runs
weekly sessions for different age
groups. Sue Huck, who gives up
a tremendous amount of time
to run the junior section along
with Caroline Redditch, organise
competitive play and fun activities for the younger ones.
Jon Turner organised a 24-hour charity ‘tennisathon’ and
raised a fantastic £1174 for the Autistic Society. There
were continuous matches for 24 consecutive hours on
the Brigg Recreation Ground courts. The event was well
supported by the club, community and various sponsors
who provided refreshments to keep players going
throughout the day and night.
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What’s On
September 2022 to
November 2022
Brigg Cancer Support Group: 20/9, 18/10 and 15/11. 7.30pm Angel Suite
Brigg Community Café: every Tuesday morning upstairs at the Buttercross.
Scawby coffee morning: every Tuesday 10am-12pm.
Men in Sheds:
Wednesday mornings at the Buttercross.
Monday & Tuesday 10.30am-11.30am /Wednesday 1.30-2.30pm Social Sessions,
downstairs room of the Angel.
Every Monday:
Steel Rooms, 9.15-10.15 Gentle Hatha Yoga. Booking required.
Every Monday:
Steel rooms, 6-7pm Strength & Stretch Yoga. Booking required.
Every Monday:
The Ancholme Artists, St John’s Church Hall, 9.30am-12pm.
Every Tuesday:
Brigg Community Crafters, Brigg Wool Shop, 10am-4pm.
Every Wednesday:
Gentle Hatha Yoga, Steel Rooms, 5.30-6.30pm.
Every Wednesday:
St. Mary’s Church, Broughton. 10.30-1pm, ‘Open Church’ refreshments, all welcome.
Every 2nd Wednesday: Brigg Morning WI, St John’s Church Hall, 10-12pm.
Every 3rd Wednesday morning: U3A, Scawby Village Hall.
Every 3rd Wednesday: Brigg Creative Writing Group, Yarborough Hunt, 7-9pm. All Welcome.
Every Thursday:
Brigg Library-Stories and fun activities. 0-5yrs 1.30-2.30pm (term time only).
Every Thursday:
Steel Rooms Art Group 9:15am-12:15pm or 1pm-4pm or full day.
Every 1st & 3rd Thursday: Brigg Servicemen’s Club. A place to be, 6pm-8pm.
Every 2nd Friday:
Brigg Borrowers Book Group, Brigg Library, 1:30-3:30pm. All welcome.
Every 4th Saturday:
Heritage Centre Crafts 10am-1.30pm.
Every 4th Saturday:
Farmers’ Market Children’s Crafts, Brigg Heritage Centre, 10am-1.30pm.
3rd Sept: Make a clay dragon - Steel Rooms – 10am-1pm. £38.
6th Sept: B.A.S.H. – Brigg Servicemen’s Club – 8pm.
9th Sept: Claude Bourbon, Progressive Blues concert - Buttercross – doors open at 6.30pm.
17th Sept: Willow Bird Workshop - Steel Rooms - 10am-4pm.
19th Sept: Kathleen Barnett (Born Free Foundation) - Angel Suite - 7.30pm. Brigg Angels WI.
23rd Sept: Wet - Steel Rooms – 10am-2pm.
24th Sept: Arm Knitting (10am-12noon)/Chunky Knit Cushion (1-2pm) - Steel Rooms.
28th Sept: Talk by a Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist - Scawby Village Hall – 7:30pm. Scawby WI.
30th Sept: Music Evening - Steve Jinski – Steel Rooms – 7pm £15.
6th Oct: Gail from Westshore’s Nurseries - Brigg & District Gardening Club - Methodist Church Hall – 7:30pm.
14th Oct: Alim Beisembayev (piano) - Scunthorpe& North Lincolnshire Concert Society - Foxhills School – 7.30pm.
15th Oct: ‘The Lost Valley’ a talk by Kevin Leahy - Buttercross – 2:30pm - £5.
17th Oct: Strictly comes to Brigg with Louise Chant - Brigg Angels WI - Angel Suite – 7:30pm.
26th Oct: ‘Avoiding Financial Scams’ - Scawby WI - Scawby Village Hall – 7:30pm.
3rd Nov: Canal Art by Stuart Garfoot - Brigg & District Gardening Club - Methodist Church Hall – 7.30pm.
11th Nov: Xuefei Yan (guitar) - Scunthorpe & North Lincolnshire Concert Society - Foxhills School – 7.30pm.
1st Dec: Annual Meeting followed by a fun quiz Methodist Church Hall – 7.30pm.
2nd Dec: Ensemble Hesperi - Scunthorpe & North Lincolnshire Concert Society - Foxhills School at 7.30pm.
Contacts
Social Group: Alice 07766747070
The Wool Shop: Pam or Sian – 01652 408632
Servicemen’s Club: Debbie 07745722113
Brigg Breast Cancer Support Group: 07955770995
Steel Rooms: 01652 657256
Scawby Village Hall:
scawbywi@gmail.com
BriggHeritage: centre@northlincs.gov.uk or 01724 296771
Brigg & District Gardening Club: Jill 07545781013
Brigg Borrowers & Creative Writing Groups: Sue 01652 409781
SNLCS:
snlcs1949@gmail.com
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