Brigg Life frontpage 17 July 2005

Two up

Smith Parkinsons on the Market place has been closed for over a year now, but eagle eyed Brigg-ands have noticed that it has still got some residents.

High up, under the eaves is a two-up nest of swallows. It has been a bad year for swifts and martins but the swallows are breeding successfully on the market place.

The hot summer days have brought other wildlife into the market place, including wagtails and giant green & black dragon flies.

Troubled waters

We all love the River Ancholme: it's Brigg's best feature - but is it in 'troubled waters'?

In a short documentary, James Martin of Brigg TV, reports on the current poor condition of the River Ancholme and starts a campaign to clear it up. more

Cadney/Howsham

These historic villages are linked more

ICE campaign

Source: eastanglianambulance.co.uk 12 july 2005

A campaign has been launched by Falklands War hero Simon Weston, a Cambridge paramedic - Bob Brotchie - and Vodafone to help the emergency services in a crisis.

They are encouraging people to enter 'ICE' in their phone's address book with an emergency contact number.

ICE is short for 'In Case of Emergency'. According to Vodafone, 75% of people have no next of kin details with them. The person listed as the ICE contact may be asked to give consent for emergency treatment.

It is simple - do it today - and tell your friends to do it too!

MP 'Boy band'

Source: news.bbc.co.uk 15 july 2005

Brigg and Goole MP Ian Cawsey has made a charity single in aid of Save the Children as a member of the group MP4. This group consists of MPs from across the UK and political parties.

MP4 is: Kevin Brennan (guitar), Ian Cawsey (bass & vocals), Greg Knight (drums) and Pete Wishart (ex Runrig) (keyboards). Tracks on the single include: Beatles - I can't buy me love, Midnight Hour and My Old Friend the Blues and Foolish Game - which is written by Kevin Brennan.

The single is available to download from the internet and all funds go to Save the Children.