Events guide - Brigg, North Lincolnshire 2006

To list your event here for free, send an email to: ed@brigglife.co.uk. All events take place in Brigg unless otherwise stated.

January 2006

Tue. 3rd - Samaritans talk - Brigg WI, 7pm, WI House, Queen St. Visitors welcome, £1. 01652 656470
Tue. 3rd - Quiz on Brigg past and present - 8pm, Ancholme Inn, Grammar School Road, Brigg. BASH (Brigg amateur social historians). Admission free. Raffle and free buffet. 01652 650138
Wed. 4th - Brigg Methodist ladies Wednesday group - beetle drive, meet in coffee lounge 7.30pm. 01652 658838
Fri. 6th - Haxey Hood - 3pm Hood Field. Cross Hill, Haxey, (near Epworth). 01427 752 845
Sat. 14th. Christian children's club 10-12am Brigg Methodist Church for 6-10 yr olds which aims to build their own self-worth and respect for others. More KRASH information
Sat. 14th. Brokenheartsville - Country Music - Hawthorn's Country Music Club 8:00pm. 01652 628 497.
Wed. 18th - Brigg Methodist ladies Wednesday group - bead craft, meet in coffee lounge 7.30pm. 01652 658838
Sat. 28th. Maddison County - Country Music - Hawthorn's Country Music Club 8:00pm. 01652 628 497.
Sat. 28th - Brigg farmers' market - 9am onwards, Brigg market place. Purchase free range pork, ostrich, herbal products and goats cheese from the people who produce it. 01652 657053
Sun. 29th. Ghost Walk. BASH (Brigg Amateur Social Historians) - Start at 7-30 p.m. from the Yarborough Hunt, Bridge Street. Tickets £2-50 on sale from the Tourist Information Centre. 01652 657053

February 2006

Wed. 1st - Brigg Methodist ladies Wednesday group - biblical food auction, meet in coffee lounge 7.30pm. 01652 658838
Thu. 2nd. Pottery sale - Barnetby WI - Guest is 'Not Another Pot.Com Company' who will be selling pottery and earthenware such as Ainsley, Spode and Royal Albert at a discounted price.
Sat. 4th. B.J. Locklin - Country Music - Hawthorn's Country Music Club 8:00pm. 01652 628 497.
Tue. 7th - Grayson Clark - master photographer (1869 - 1937) - 8pm, Ancholme Inn, Brigg. A slide show by John and Valerie Holland taken from their latest book of the same title for BASH (Brigg amateur social historians). Admission free. 01652 650138
Sat. 11th. Bill Alexander - Country Music - Hawthorn's Country Music Club 8:00pm. 01652 628 497.
Sat. 11th. Christian children's club 10-12am Brigg Methodist Church for 6-10 yr olds which aims to build their own self-worth and respect for others. More KRASH information
Sat. 25th. Tony Goodacre Duo - Country Music - Hawthorn's Country Music Club 8:00pm. 01652 628 497.
Sat. 25th - Brigg farmers' market - 9am onwards, Brigg market place. Purchase free range pork, ostrich, herbal products and goats cheese from the people who produce it. 01652 657053
Sun. 26th. Ghost Walk. BASH (Brigg Amateur Social Historians) - Start at 7-30 p.m. from the Yarborough Hunt, Bridge Street. Tickets £2-50 on sale from the Tourist Information Centre. 01652 657053

March 2006

Wed. 1st - Brigg Methodist Ladies Wednesday Group - 7.30pm, Coffee lounge, Brigg Methodist Church, Barnard Avenue. Talk on Waste management - recycling. 01652 658838
Thu. 2nd. Organic farming talk - Barnetby WI - Our guest speaker is Janet Godfrey speaking on 'Organic Farming'. Is it all it's cracked up to be and the pros and cons. She used to be the National president of WFU so she will also talk of her experiences as a president. 7.30pm, St Barnabas School Hall, non-members welcome £2.50. 01652 688100
Thu. 2nd - "Orchids for beginners" - Illustrated talk by Ray Creek from Luddington for Brigg and District Horticultural Society, 7.30pm, Brigg Methodist Church, Barnard Avenue, Brigg. Members free, non-members £1. 01652 656810
Fri. 3rd - Women's world day of prayer service - Brigg Methodist Church, Barnard Avenue. 01652 658838
Sat. 4th. Cool-n-Country with Kenny Wood - Country Music - Hawthorn's Country Music Club 8:00pm. 01652 628 497.
Tue. 7th - "The 1st and 5th Lincolnshire Regiment" - A talk with slides featuring maps and images of local characters from the Brigg area who fought in the first world war by Chris Baily. BASH (Brigg amateur social historians) meeting - 8pm, Ancholme Inn, Brigg. Admission free. 01652 650138
Wed. 8th - AGM MacMillan Cancer Relief - 7pm Sutton Arms Scawby
Sat. 11th. Christian children's club 10-12am Brigg Methodist Church for 6-10 yr olds which aims to build their own self-worth and respect for others. More KRASH information
Sat. 11th. Jolene & Barry - Country Music - Hawthorn's Country Music Club 8:00pm. 01652 628 497.
Tue. 14th - Brigg and District Civic society annual meeting and quiz - 7.30pm, Angel Suite. Non-members welcome. 01652 655840
Tue. 14th - AGM Brigg and District Civic Society - Angel suite 7:30pm
Wed. 15th - Brigg Methodist ladies Wednesday group - 7.30pm, Coffee lounge, Brigg Methodist Church, Barnard Avenue. 01652 658838
Sun. 19th. Ghost Walk. BASH (Brigg Amateur Social Historians) - Start at 7-30 p.m. from the Yarborough Hunt, Bridge Street. Tickets £2-50 on sale from the Tourist Information Centre. 01652 657053
Mon. 20th - Thu. 30th march - 86th Brigg music and drama festival (North Lincolnshire) - drama 20 - 23 March (daytime Angel Suite apart from Tuesday afternoon - St John's church, evening Westmoor House, Vale of Ancholme School), music 27-30 March. (St John's Church, Bigby St.). Concert and awards 6pm, on Saturday 1 April at Westmoor House, Vale of Ancholme School. Closing date for entries 23 January. 01652 653930 / 652084
Tue. 21st. Brigg and district Breast Cancer - Meeting - all welcome - 7:30pm the Angel
Sat. 25th - Coffee day - Craft stalls, cakes etc - In aid of Barnados - Angel Suite, The Angel, Market Place - New stallholders wanted - Details Beryl Field 01652 652 152
Sat. 25th. Billy Davies - Country Music - Hawthorn's Country Music Club 8:00pm. 01652 628 497.
Sat. 25th - Brigg farmers' market - 9am onwards, Brigg Market Place. Purchase free range pork, ostrich, herbal products and goats cheese from the people who produce it. 01652 657053
Mon. 27th - Annual Brigg meeting - 7:45pm - Your chance to question the authorities about your life in Brigg
Mon. 27th - Brigg Town Council Meeting - everyone welcome - 7pm - Angel Suite, Market place, Brigg
Wed. 29th - Brigg Methodist ladies Wednesday group - curling competition, meet in coffee lounge 7.30pm. 01652 658838
Fri. 31st - Ladies fashion show - Barnetby Village Hall - 7:30pm - Fashions by Dancers Fashion of Brigg - Including Grand Raffle - Tickets £3.50 including refreshments from Dancers of Brigg, Barnetby Medical Centre or Barnetby Newsagents

April 2006

Sat. 1st. Phil Lloyd - Country Music - Hawthorn's Country Music Club 8:00pm. 01652 628 497.
Tue. 4th. Public meeting - Police community liaison - 7pm - The Angel Suite, Market Place - Your chance to air your views and concerns about policing in Brigg.
Tue. 4th. "The history of the Brigg Town Football Club" 'The Zebras' - (est. 1864) - a talk with slides about one of the oldest football clubs in the country by George Dyer. BASH (Brigg amateur social historians) meeting - 8pm, Ancholme Inn, Brigg. Admission free. 01652 650138
Tue. 4th - Demonstration by the sugar factory - Brigg WI, 7pm, WI House, Queen St, Brigg. 01652 656470
Thu. 6th. Wolds Singers performance - Barnetby WI - Our Guests are the 'Wold Singers' who will be performing various songs through the years and from famous musicals. 7.30pm, St Barnabas School Hall, non-members welcome £2.50. 01652 688100
Thu. 6th - "Fuschias" - Illustrated talk by Mr L Clark of Immingham for Brigg and District Horticultural Society, 7.30pm, Methodist Church Hall, Brigg. Members free, non-members £1. 01652 656810
Sat. 8th. Hayden’s Country - Country Music - Hawthorn's Country Music Club 8:00pm. 01652 628 497.
Sat. 8th - Easter Coffee morning - MacMillan Cancer Relief (Brigg and District) - 10-12am Sutton Arms, Scawby - £1.20 for first coffee and hot cross bun. Raffle, cake stall etc. Everyone welcome.
Wed. 12th. Charity fashion show - The angel suite - 7pm
Wed. 12th - Brigg Methodist ladies Wednesday group - 7.30pm, Coffee lounge, Brigg Methodist Church, Barnard Avenue. Easter talk by Rev. Susan Walker. 01652 658838
Fri. 14th - Bank holiday Good Friday
Mon. 17th - Bank holiday Easter Monday
Tue. 18th. Brigg and district Breast Cancer - Meeting - all welcome - 7:30pm the Angel
Tue. 18th. Titanic - a tale of two journeys - BASH meeting - This is the first of our annual presentations of significant historical events.
Robert Goldsmith from West Sussex won a trip down to the wreck of the RMS Titanic after entering a competition with Sky's History Channel. He dived on July 12th 2005 and filmed his time down there. He has agreed to come and share his experience with BASH members.
It is the nearest date to the 94th anniversary of the sinking; it was on the 14th of April 1912 that RMS Titanic sank.
Tickets go on sale at the February 7th and March 7th BASH meetings. There shall be only 100 tickets for sale at £4.50 each (including buffet). No admission on the night without tickets!. - 8pm, Ancholme Inn, Brigg. 01652 650138
More: Titanic - a tale of two journeys
Sat. 22nd. Beekeeping Taster Day - Normanby Hall, Normanby. Scnthorpe - 10am to 4pm - Free - An opportunity to look inside a hive and explore the fascinating world of the Honeybee - 16 years and upwards only - To Book and for further details: 01724 860660
Sat. 22nd. Johnny Holland - Country Music - Hawthorn's Country Music Club 8:00pm. 01652 628 497.
Sat. 22nd - Brigg Farmers market - 9am -3pm, Brigg Market Place. Purchase free range pork, ostrich, herbal products and goats cheese from the people who produce it. 01652 657053
Sun. 23rd - St. George's Day - Celebrate the patron saint of England
Mon. 24th - Brigg Town Council Meeting - everyone welcome - 7pm - Angel Suite, Market place, Brigg
Sat. 29th. Dave Bryan - Country Music - Hawthorn's Country Music Club 8:00pm. 01652 628 497.

May 2006

Mon. 1st. May Day bank holiday
Tue. 2nd. "The History of the Brigg Music and Drama Festival" - BASH meeting - A talk by Maureen Settle - 8pm, Ancholme Inn, Brigg. Admission free. 01652 650138
Wed. 3rd - Midweek ramble - Barnetby - Leaves 10am from Pittwood House car park, Scunthorpe. Please contact Steve Redfern 01724 868976 if you wish to join elsewhere.
Thu. 4th - "Water as a garden feature" - Illustrated talk by Steven Lowell of Lincoln for Brigg and District Horticultural Society, 7.30pm, Methodist Church Hall, Brigg. Members free, non-members £1. 01652 656810
Fri. 5th. River Care project meeting - Are you interested in the River Ancholme, and would like to do your bit to make sure that it stays beautiful and clean? If so come along to this informal meeting which will be held on the bank of the River Ancholme near the County Bridge (near the Market Place) at 11am.
The RiverCare Co-ordinator from Horncastle is coming to meet with anyone interested in forming a RiverCare project in Brigg. After a walk to look at the river itself and to give him some idea of the extent of the project for Brigg - the meeting will then adjourn to the Angel Suite to discuss the way forward for Brigg.
Sat. 6th - RAF Kirton in Lindsey and Hibaldstow Association reunion - Service 3pm, flypast 3.30pm subject to confirmation and weather, Hibaldstow airfield. 01652 653916
Sat. 6th. Steve Marshall Duo - Country Music - Hawthorn's Country Music Club 8:00pm. 01652 628 497.
Sat. 6th & Sun. 7th - Full Beekeeping Course - Normanby Hall, Normanby. Scnthorpe - 09.30 to 16.30 both days - £45.00 - An intensive Beekeeping Course that will give the candidate a thorough grounding in the basics of beekeeping. This course will be both theoretical and practical and will involve handling live bees - 16 years and upwards only - To Book and for further details: 01724 860660
Tue. 9th. Europe Day. A chance to celebrate your Europeanness or your Englishness - (depending on your outlook)
Wed. 10th - Brigg Methodist ladies Wednesday group - 7.30pm, Coffee lounge, Brigg Methodist Church, Barnard Avenue. Programme making. 01652 658838
Sat. 13th. Dave Buckley - Country Music - Hawthorn's Country Music Club 8:00pm. 01652 628 497.
Thu. 18th - Sun. 21st - Brigg Lions beer festival - 7-11pm Thurs and Fri, 11am-11pm Sat, 12-3pm Sun. Unit 5, Atherton Way, Brigg. 01724 720064 / 01652 652979
Fri. 19th and Sat. 20th - Brigg 8th Fiddle Festival - Workshops on Saturday 10am-2.30pm, fiddle busking competition, concerts at the Angel Suite on Friday evening, Saturday afternoon, and Saturday evening. Tickets from Brigg Tourist Information Centre (01652 657053) or from 01507 603049 / 01469 530561.
Mon. 22nd - Brigg Town Council Meeting - everyone welcome - 7pm - Angel Suite, Market place, Brigg
Wed. 24th - Brigg Methodist ladies Wednesday group mystery trip - 01652 658838
Fri. 26th - Fun Race Night - Humberside Fed. WI - 7:30pm - Admission £4 - Fantasy betting - 01652 653 641
Sat. 27th - Brigg farmers market - 9am-3pm, Brigg Market Place. Local produce plus a large selection of garden plants and herbs. 01652 657053
Sat. 27th and Sun. 28th - Art for all exhibition - Broughton Village Hall, 10am-6pm Sat, 10am-5pm Sun. Admission free. 01652 652592
Sat. 27th. Vince Clayton - Country Music - Hawthorn's Country Music Club 8:00pm. 01652 628 497.
Sun. 28th - Falcon North Lincolnshire Adventure Challenge - 8.30am-1pm. 38Km cycle ride from Ancholme Leisure Centre, Brigg, 10Km canoe on River Ancholme and 10Km off-road run finishing in Brigg Market Place. 01724 337958
Mon. 29th. - Spring bank holiday

June 2006

Sat. 3rd. T.J. Country & Kenny Wood - Country Music - Hawthorn's Country Music Club 8:00pm. 01652 628 497.
Tue. 6th. "The Brigg Star Newspaper" - BASH - A talk by Cliff Padley former Brigg Star linotype operator and journalist - 8pm, Ancholme Inn, Brigg. Admission free. 01652 650138
Wed. 7th - Midweek ramble - Owmby - Leaves 10am from Pittwood House car park, Scunthorpe. Please contact Steve Redfern 01724 868976 if you wish to join elsewhere.
Fri. 9th - 60s & 70s Night - 8pm till late, Brigg Town Football Club. Fancy dress. Tickets £3 from club or 01652 656197
Sat. 10th - &qout;Songs from the Shows&qout; - performed by Brigg Amateur Operatic Society at All Saints' Church, Bigby at 7.30pm. Tickets £5 including strawberries and cream and a glass of wine (served in the Village Hall after the concert) in aid of Church funds. Please contact 01652 628414 for tickets.
Sat. 10th. Richard Palmer & Jill - Country Music - Hawthorn's Country Music Club 8:00pm. 01652 628 497.
Wed. 14th - North Lincolnshire Koi Society meeting - 7.30pm for 8pm start, Arties Mill, Brigg. 01472 814054
Sat. 17th - KRASH Christian children's club 10-12am Brigg Methodist Church for 6-10 yr olds which aims to build their own self-worth and respect for others. More KRASH information
Sun. 18th - Appleby Fair - 12-5pm, Appleby Sports Field. Various displays and attractions, face painting, craft stalls, barbecue, bar. 01724 732230
Wed. 21st - Summer solstice (longest day)
Sat. 24th - Brigg Farmers' market - 9am-3pm, Brigg Market Place. Come and enjoy the delights of summer. 01652 657053
Sat. 24th. Pete Jones - Country Music - Hawthorn's Country Music Club 8:00pm. 01652 628 497.
Sun. 25th - Barnetby Open Gardens - 1-6pm. 01652 688129. Parking and brochures from church hall. Crafts in the church and church hall, with refreshments & stalls. £1.50. Craft enquiries 01652 688316/ 688885
Wed. 28th - Brigg Business Association - Meeting - All businesses based or trading in Brigg are invited to take part in a meeting of the newly formed Brigg Business Association. Also new business starters welcome - 6pm at the Black Bull Inn, Wrawby Street, Brigg - Further information: Frazer Melton 01652 650 772
Fri. 30th - NSPCC Big bike ride - To find out more, register for your free event pack at www.nspcc.org.uk/bigbikeride or call 0845 4560001

July 2006

Sat. 1st - NSPCC Big Bike Ride (see Fri. 30th June)
Sat. 1st. Bob McKinley - Country Music - Hawthorn's Country Music Club 8:00pm. 01652 628 497.
Sun. 2nd - NSPCC Big Bike Ride (see Fri. 30th June)
Tue. 4th. "The return of the Swift" - BASH - A talk and slide show by Mike Taylor and Gary Vaughn. 'The Swift' was a barge used to transport grain from Hull docks to Chattertons Seed Merchants on the County Bridge, Brigg at the beginning of the 20th century.
Gary Vaughn, the owner, has now restored to its former glory and it will be on the River Ancholme from July 4th for a few days so people can go and look around it - 8pm, Ancholme Inn, Brigg. Admission free. 01652 650138
Thu. 6th - Macmillan Cancer Support will be holding their Annual Flag Day in Brigg. Go on, give your lapels a treat!
Sat. 8th - KRASH - Christian children's club 10-12am Brigg Methodist Church for 6-10 yr olds which aims to build their own self-worth and respect for others. More KRASH information
Sat. 8th. Wilf Tucano - Country Music - Hawthorn's Country Music Club 8:00pm. 01652 628 497.
Sun. 9th - Broughton agricultural horse and dog show - 11am-6pm, Recreation Field. Family fun day out with lots of exciting new events. 01652 653025
Sun. 9th - Jerry Green animal sanctuary open day and companion dog show - 11am to 5pm - Admission £1 (children free) - Our annual Open Day fund raising event is enjoyed by families and dogs from all over the region, lots to see and do. Dog Displays including: Obedience, Games and Heelwork to Music. Big Marquee with lots of different stalls including plants, books, cakes, gifts, tombola, raffles Car Boot in the grounds Excellent Refreshments - Companion dog show under kennel club rules - All funds raised go to the Jerry Green Foundation Trust - For more information contact: Jay Gee Sanctuary For Dogs Head Office, Wressle, Brigg, North Lincolnshire DN20 0BJ, Tel: 01652 653343 FAX: 01652 650886 Email: broughton@jerrygreen.org.uk
Wed. 12th - North Lincolnshire koi society meeting - 7.30pm for 8pm start, Arties Mill, Brigg. 01472 814054
Wed. 12th - The Wold Singers summer concert - 7.30pm, Angel Suite, Brigg. 01652 680251
Sat. 22nd. Bernie Wood - Country Music - Hawthorn's Country Music Club 8:00pm. 01652 628 497.
Sat. 22nd - Craft fair - 10am-4pm, Angel Suite, Brigg. In aid of Stonecroft Cheshire Home. 01724 733679 j.north@btinternet.com
Sat. 22nd - Brigg Farmers' market - 9am-3pm. The Farmers' Market selling delicious local produce. 01652 657053
Mon. 24th (for 8 weeks) - 'Free n Easy internet and email' - Help for older people to use computers - Contact: Fresh Start
Mon. 24th - Fresh Start - Posh Patio Pots (10am-12noon) and Card Making (1pm-3pm) - Brigg Adult education centre, Redcombe Lane - Bookings: Fresh Start
Tue. 25th - Public meeting: Brigg Neighbourhood Policing Panel - Your chance to talk to senior police officers about your concerns over crime and policing - 7:30pm St Johns Church Hall, Bigby Street, Brigg
Thu. 27th - Fresh Start's Strawberries and Feet Afternoon - St. Johns Church Hall, Bigby Street 12:30pm-3pm - Free strawberry teas, dancing, armchair exercise, feet checking and pampering. Contact: Fresh Start
Fri. 28th - Fresh Start - Water colour painting (10am-12noon) and Fun with Computers (1pm-3pm) - Brigg Adult Education Centre, Redcombe Lane - Contact: Fresh Start
Sat. 29th. Alan Williams - Country Music - Hawthorn's Country Music Club 8:00pm. 01652 628 497.

August 2006

BASH: There is no BASH meeting this month

Tue. 1st - Fresh Start - Mini scrapbooking (10am-12noon) and Fun with Computers (1pm-3pm) at Brigg Adult Education centre, Redcombe lane - Bookings: Fresh Start
Wed. 2nd - Fresh Start - Chair Yoga (10am-12noon) and Create a 'Blue Peter' box (10am-12noon) at Brigg Adult Education centre, Redcombe lane - Bookings: Fresh Start
Sat. 5th - Brigg Fair - 10am-4pm, Brigg town centre. Majorettes, Earthbound Misfits juggling, magic show and walkabout, ATC band display, local band, pet show in afternoon, raffle, face painting, children's craft workshop, Dowse's funfair, Youth bus, craft and local produce stalls. 01652 678176 / 659091 sarahangell4@aol.com
Sat. 5th - 'Brigg Fair, Dark Nights' a sound installation by Elle Osborne - The Angel Suite, Market Place,Brigg - 10am to 4pm - A celebration, in sound, of the life and spirit of the horse fair - and its people - which for one day each summer for over 800 years, has brought to life the North Lincolnshire market town in the traditional custom of buying and selling horses. More: Brigg Horse Fair Sound installation
Sat. 5th. Midnight Train - Country Music - Hawthorn's Country Music Club 8:00pm. 01652 628 497.
Sun. 6th - Sound therapy event - healing sound bath - 2pm Elsham Village Hall. Book on 01652 680523 / 01472 828524
Mon. 7th - Brigg Business Association - Meeting - 6pm White Hart - All businesses trading in or based in Brigg are welcome to attend. Details Frazer Melton 01652 650 772 or 07762 268 290
Tue. 8th - Fresh Start - Glass Painting (10am-12noon), Create a Blue Peter Box (10am-12noon), Mini patchwork (1pm-3pm) at Brigg Adult Education centre, Redcombe lane - Bookings: Fresh Start
Wed. 9th - North Lincolnshire Koi society meeting - 7.30pm for 8pm start, Arties Mill, Brigg. 01472 814054
Wed. 9th - Fresh Start - Chair Yoga (10am-12noon), Fun with Computers (10am-12noon), Create a Blue Peter Box (10am-12noon) at Brigg Adult Education centre, Redcombe lane - Bookings: Fresh Start
Sat. 12th. Bill Alexander - Country Music - Hawthorn's Country Music Club 8:00pm. 01652 628 497.
Wed. 23rd - Fresh Start - Fun with computers (10am-12noon), Aromatheraphy (10am-12noon), Create a Blue Peter Box (10am-12noon) at Brigg Adult Education centre, Redcombe lane - Bookings: Fresh Start
Sat. 26th. Jonny Williams - Country Music - Hawthorn's Country Music Club 8:00pm. 01652 628 497.
Sat. 26th - Brigg Farmers' market - 9am onwards, Brigg Market Place. Purchase free range pork, ostrich, herbal products and goats cheese from the people who produce it. 01652 657053
Mon. 28th. Summer bank holiday
Wed. 30th - Fresh Start - Fun with computers (10am-12noon), Create a Blue Peter Box (10am-12noon) at Brigg Adult Education centre, Redcombe lane - Bookings: Fresh Start

September 2006

Sat. 2nd. John Verity - Country Music - Hawthorn's Country Music Club 8:00pm. 01652 628 497.
Sat. 2nd - Double barrel (country music) - Brigg Pavilion, Scawby Brook. Doors open 7pm, music from 7.30pm. 01652 656591/ 07760 405103
Tue. 5th - Bash (Brigg amateur social historians) - a walking treasure hunt, an hour-long stroll around Brigg from 7.30pm. 01652 650138
Wed. 6th - Beetle drive - Brigg methodist church ladies wednesday group - 7.30pm. 01652 658838
Sat. 9th - Colt 45 (country music) - doors open 7pm, music from 7.30pm, Brigg Pavilion, Scawby Brook. 01652 656591/ 07760 405103
Sat. 9th. Tony Hughes - Country Music - Hawthorn's Country Music Club 8:00pm. 01652 628 497.
Wed. 13th - North Lincolnshire koi society meeting - 7.30pm for 8pm start, arties mill, Brigg. 01472 814054
Sat. 16th - One-day personal image event - 1pm, studio above hsbc bank, Brigg market Place. Expert guidance and tuition in colour analysis, colour co-ordination, cosmetic Techniques etc.. Please book. 01469 531603
Tue. 19th. - BASH AGM - at the Yarborough Hunt, Bridge Street, Brigg - start 7.30pm. All welcome.
Tue. 19th - Fresh Start - 11am - 4pm - Carers Support Centre, Redcombe Lane, Brigg - DROP IN SESSION - TEA/COFFEE - ADVICE and INFORMATION - Find out what Fresh Start can offer you
Wed. 20th - Chernobyl's children - Brigg methodist church ladies wednesday group - 7.30pm. 01652 658838
Thur 21st - FRESH START DROP IN SESSION. TEA/COFFEE ADVICE& INFORMATION. Find out what Fresh Start can offer you. 9am - 12:30pm - Carers Support Centre, Redcombe Lane, Brigg - PM - St. John's Church, Bigby St, Brigg
Sat. 23rd. Gary Haynes - Country Music - Hawthorn's Country Music Club 8:00pm. 01652 628 497.
Sat. 23rd - Brigg farmers' market - 9am onwards, Brigg market place. Purchase free range pork, ostrich, herbal products and goats cheese from the people who produce it. 01652 657053
Sat. 23rd - Craft fair - 10am-4pm, angel suite, Brigg. In aid of stonecroft cheshire home. 01724 733679 j.North@btinternet.com
Sat. 23rd - Michael James (country music from usa) - doors open 7pm, music from 7.30pm, Brigg Pavilion, Scawby Brook. 01652 656591/ 07760 405103
Mon 25th - Fresh Start - 2pm - 4:30pm HEALTHY LIVING RETIREMENT COURSE BEGINS TODAY! Carers Support Centre, Redcombe Lane, Brigg. If you would like to attend this, please contact the Fresh Start team on (01724) 277906
Tue. 26th - Brigg and district flower society - "ancient and modern" by di smith (market Rasen), 7.15pm, angel suite. Visitors welcome, £3. 01724 842049
Wed. 27th - Cara Dillon & friends in concert - nu-routes - new folk - new tradition, 7.30pm, Angel ballroom, Brigg. Tickets £12 / £10 concessions from Brigg tourist information centre. 01652 657053
Thur. 28th - North Lincs Primary Care Trust Public Meeting - 11am - Health Place, Wrawby Road, Brigg - Your chance to put your views over about healthcare in North Lincolnshire - Tel: 01652 659 659
Thur 28th - FRESH START DROP IN SESSION. TEA/COFFEE ADVICE and INFORMATION. Find out what Fresh Start can offer you. 9am - 12:30pm - Carers Support Centre, Redcombe Lane, Brigg - TEA DANCE 1pm - 3:30pm - Refreshments included. £2 entrance fee St. John's Church, Bigby St, Brigg - If you wish to attend please contact John or Marilyn to book on (01724) 277906
Thur. 28th (to 1st Oct.) - Country music weekend - Brigg Pavilion, Scawby Brook. Various artists, large dance floor, raffles. Afternoon £3, night £4. Tea & coffee, bar, hot & cold food. Everyone welcome. 01652 656591 / 07760 405103
Fri. 29th - Country music weekend - (see 28 sep)
Sat. 30th. Alan Cameron & Whiskey under the Bridge - Country Music - Hawthorn's Country Music Club 8:00pm. 01652 628 497.
Sat. 30th - Country music weekend - (see 28 sep)

October 2006

Sun. 1st - Country music weekend - (see 28 sep)
Tue 3rd - BASH (Brigg Amateur Social Historians) meeting - The life and loves of Nelson, illustrated talk by Marilyn Roberts, 8pm Ancholme Inn, Grammar School Rd. 01652 650138
Wed. 4th - Experiences of work in an a & e dept - Brigg methodist church ladies wednesday group - 7.30pm. 01652 658838
Thur 5th "Adventures in the vegetable patch" - Talk by Doug Stewart of Radio Humberside for Brigg and District Horticultural Society, 7.30pm Methodist Church Hall, Barnard Avenue. Non-members welcome, £1. 01652 656810
Sat. 7th. Steve Chase - Country Music - Hawthorn's Country Music Club 8:00pm. 01652 628 497.
Sat. 7th - Rootin tootin (country music) - doors open 7pm, music from 7.30pm, Brigg Pavilion, Scawby Brook. 01652 656591 / 07760 405103
Wed 11th - North Lincolnshire Koi Society Meeting - 7.30pm for 8pm start, Arties Mill, Brigg. 01472 814054
Sat. 14th - KRASH Christian children's club 10-12am Brigg Methodist Church for 6-11 yr olds which aims to build their own self-worth and respect for others. More KRASH information
Sat. 14th. The Jones Boys - Country Music - Hawthorn's Country Music Club 8:00pm. 01652 628 497.
Sat. 14th - Billy Davies (country music) - doors open 7pm, music from 7.30pm, Brigg Pavilion, Scawby Brook. 01652 656591 / 07760 405103
Tuesday 17th (until 28 January 2007) - Global Warning - North Lincolnshire Museum, Scunthorpe. Come and explore a must see exhibition - our planet is facing many challenges that may affect human life on Earth and this exhibition looks at the ways in which the climate and environment may change.Open Tuesdays - Saturdays 10am - 4pm, Sundays 1pm - 4pm. Admission free. 01724 843533
Wed. 18th - Things to do with beads - Brigg methodist church ladies wednesday group - 7.30pm. 01652 658838
Tues 24th - Brigg and District Flower Society - 'Fan-tastic' by Pauline Foster (Gainsborough), 7.15pm, Angel Suite. Visitors welcome, £3. 01724 842049
Tues 24th (to Saturday 28) - Brigg Amateur Operatic Show - 'Calamity Jane' - Westmoor Hall, Vale of Ancholme Technology College. Matinee 2.30pm Saturday, evenings 7.30pm. Adults £5 (Concessions £4 only on Sat Mat). Tickets available from Brigg Beds, Princes St. 01652 651828 or Gloria Barnes 01724 330874.
Wed. 25th - Calamity Jane (See 24 Oct)
Thur. 26th - Calamity Jane (See 24 Oct)
Fri. 27th - Calamity Jane (See 24 Oct)
Sat. 28th. Alan Westwood - Country Music - Hawthorn's Country Music Club 8:00pm. 01652 628 497.
Sat 28th - Brigg Farmers' Market - 9am onwards, Brigg Market Place. Experience the pleasure of shopping in the traditional market town of Brigg. 01652 657053
Sat. 28th - Diesel cowboys (country music) - doors open 7pm, music from 7.30pm, Brigg Pavilion, Scawby Brook. 01652 656591 / 07760 405103
Sat. 28th - Calamity Jane (See 24 Oct)
Tues. 31st - Brigg Ghost Walk - 7.30pm from The Vines, Wrawby St. Tickets £2.50 from Brigg Tourist Information Centre. 01652 657053

November 2006

Wed. 1st - Midweek ramble - Brigg - 6-7 mile walk, leaves 10am Pittwood House car park, Scunthorpe. Please contact Steve Redfern 01724 868976 if you wish to join elsewhere.
Wed. 1st - Brigg methodist church ladies Wednesday group - 7.30pm. 01652 658838
Thur. 2nd - Brigg & district horticultural society meeting - 7.30pm Methodist Church hall, Barnard avenue. Non-members welcome £1. 01652 656810
Sat. 4th. Mel Paul & Mary Lacey - Country Music - Hawthorn's Country Music Club 8:00pm. 01652 628 497.
Sat. 4th - Donna wylde (country music) - doors open 7pm, music from 7.30pm, Brigg Pavilion, Scawby Brook. 01652 656591 / 07760 405103
Tue. 7th - Bash (Brigg amateur social historians) meeting - tv nostalgia from the 50s, 60s and 70s by Terry Richards, 8pm, Ancholme inn, Grammar school rd. 01652 650138
Wed. 8th - North Lincolnshire koi society meeting - 7.30pm for 8pm start, Arties Mill, Brigg. 01472 814054
Sat. 11th - KRASH Christian children's club 10-12am Brigg Methodist Church for 6-11 yr olds which aims to build their own self-worth and respect for others. More KRASH information
Sat. 11th. Donna Wylde - Country Music - Hawthorn's Country Music Club 8:00pm. 01652 628 497.
Sat. 11th - Saloon drifters (country music) - doors open 7pm, music from 7.30pm, Brigg Pavilion, Scawby Brook. 01652 656591 / 07760 405103
Wed. 15th - Christmas crafts - Brigg methodist church ladies wednesday group - 7.30pm. 01652 658838
Sat. 18th - Alan Westwood (country music) - doors open 7pm, music from 7.30pm, Brigg Pavilion, Scawby Brook. 01652 656591 / 07760 405103
Sat. 25th. Alan Williams, Jonny Williams, Cool-n-Country - Country Music - Hawthorn's Country Music Club 8:00pm. 01652 628 497.
Sat. 25th - Brigg farmers' market - 9am onwards, Brigg market place. Purchase free range pork, ostrich, herbal products and goats cheese from the people who produce it. 01652 657053
Sat. 25th - Craft fair - 10am-4pm, Angel suite, Brigg. In aid of Stonecroft Cheshire Home. 01724 733679 j.North@btinternet.com
Sat. 25th - Easy rider (country music) - doors open 7pm, music from 7.30pm, Brigg Pavilion, Scawby Brook. 01652 656591 / 07760 405103
Sun. 26th - Brigg ghost walk - 7.30pm from the White Horse, Wrawby st. Tickets £2.50 from Brigg tourist information centre. 01652 657053. Details from 01652 650138
Tue. 28th - Brigg and district flower society - "christmas delights" by barbara smith (nottingham) 7.15pm, angel suite. Visitors welcome, £3. 01724 842049

December 2006

Fri. 1 - Brigg Christmas Fayre - From 5pm, Christmas lights switch-on by cast of "Snow White", craft and charity market with indoor stalls in the Angel and St John's Church Hall, street entertainment, bands, dancers, carol singers, late-night shopping until 9pm. 01652 652979
Sat. 2nd. Ken Durrans - Country Music - Hawthorn's Country Music Club 8:00pm. 01652 628 497.
Sat. 2nd - Lazy dog (country music) - doors open 7pm, music from 7.30pm, Brigg Pavilion, Scawby Brook. 01652 656591 / 07760 405103
Sun. 3rd - Martin Simpson and Andy Cutting in concert - nu-routes - new folk - new Tradition, 7.30pm, angel ballroom, Brigg. Tickets £12 / £10 concessions from Brigg tourist Information centre. 01652 657053
Tue. 5 - BASH (Brigg Amateur Social Historians) meeting - The old inns and alehouses of Brigg by Sandra Firth, 8pm, Ancholme Inn, Grammar School Rd. 07904 814820
Sat. 9 & Sun. 10 - Christmas Tree Festival and Fair - 10am-5pm, Brigg Methodist Church. 01652 658838
Wed. 13 - Wold Singers' Christmas Concert - 7.30pm, the Angel Suite, Brigg. A concert with a wonderful Christmas atmosphere. Raffle. 01652 680251 / 01724 875326
Wed. 13 - North Lincolnshire Koi Society Meeting - 7.30pm for 8pm start, Arties Mill, Brigg. 01472 814054
Wed. 13 - Brigg Methodist Ladies Wed. Group - Christmas lunch, meet in coffee lounge 7.30pm. 01652 658838
Thu. 14 - St John's Singers' Concert - 7.30pm, St John's Church Hall, Bigby Street, Brigg.
Sat. 16 - Brigg Farmers' Market - 9am onwards, Brigg Market Place. Purchase free range pork, ostrich, herbal products and goats cheese together with Christmas puddings and cakes. 01652 657053
Sat. 16th - Andy Bell Sound (country music) - doors open 7pm, music from 7.30pm, Brigg Pavilion, Scawby Brook. 01652 656591 / 07760 405103
Sun. 17 - Christmas Readings and Carols - 6pm, St John's Church, Brigg. 01652 652292
Fri. 22nd. Winter solstice (shortest day)
Sun. 24 - Brigg Parish Eucharist - 9.30pm, St John's Church, Brigg.
Wrawby Parish Eucharist - 11am and Wrawby Crib Service - 3pm.
Brigg crib service (with puppets) - 6pm, St John's Church.
Midnight Mass - 11.30pm, Cadney church.
For more details of any services please ring 01652 653262 / 652292
Mon. 25th. Christmas day - United Benefice Eucharist - 9.30am, Wrawby Church. 01652 653262
Tue. 26th. Boxing day
Sun. 31 - United Benefice Eucharist - 9.30am, St John's Church, Brigg. 01652 653262

Every effort is made to make sure that this information is correct - however, unforeseen circumstances may mean that events may be re-arranged or cancelled, so please check with the event organisers before setting out.