Brigg Life frontpage 27 November 2005

Running out of steam?

There has been a lot of debate in the national media about how we are going to handle our reliance on dwindling gas supplies. Gas prices have risen sharply with speculation and restrictions on supply by our European neighbours.

There is a lot of pressure to go nuclear - but what are the alternatives? Is it possible for all of us in Brigg not only to make energy but also make money from our own homes?

Solar roof tiles:
1. BBC News 2. EST org 3. Solar Century

Roof wind turbines:
1. BBC News 2. Swift Turbines 3. WindSave

Service award

This is the last week for you to enter your nominations for the 'Perfect service' award. This award will be given to the business that receives most votes for the best customer service.

Which business, shop or person do you think gives the best customer-service in Brigg? Every business based in Brigg is eligible: no matter how big or small. Vote now!

School plans

Work on the new Brigg Primary School is underway.

The staff and pupils of the Primary School are already excited by the prospect of moving from their Glebe Road site and are being actively involved in the design of the new building.

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Quotable

"You can't be good to other people if you are not good to yourself". - anon

Brigg, Lincs!

Re: the survey as to where Brigg's identity lies.

When I send a letter I always address it as Brigg, Lincolnshire. (plus postcode,of course).

Heaven save us from "South Humberside" and the rest of the government gobble-gook!!!! Lincolnshire it is, always was, and may it be forever so!

Roger Sim (by email)

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Take it easy

Three people have died around Brigg. Now the bad weather is here - so take it easy on the road.
Remember: it's better to be late than 'late'.

Picture quiz answers

Last week's picture quiz was difficult with only a select few quizzers getting 10/10. Congratulations to them. Here are the answers:

Q1. What would you be doing in this building? A: Learning - These are the brick chimneys of the Sir John Nelthorpe Grammar School
Q2. Where is this building located? A: Station road - These are the North Lincs Council Hewson House offices
Q3. Which court / yard is this? A: Chapel Yard - looking north to Chapel Court
Q4. What would you ask for in here? A: A sandwich - The top floors of the Deli and Diner on Wrawby Street.
Q5. What can you buy next door (either side)? A: Chips or maps - This sign is on the wall of the old wool shop which is now derelict. To the left is Scalini's Fish Bar and to the right is the Tourist Information Centre. (A very difficult question!)
Q6. On which building is this sign located? A: Lidl supermarket - The Springs Jam Factory used to stand on this site.
Q7. On which pub wall is this postbox? A: Brocklesby Ox
Q8. On which road would you see this sign? A: Bridge Street - Approaching Brigg from Scawby / Scunthorpe
Q9. Which river is this? A: New River Ancholme - Looking north from Bridge Street bridge. The new Barretts estate is on the left and the Glanford Boat Club on the right
Q10. Which company's offices are these? A: Falcon Cycles - On Bridge Street.

Market promo

Congratulations are due to North Lincolnshire Council's tourism department.

A series of adverts has appeared in the local press for the 'normal' markets in Brigg, Scunthorpe and Ashby.

The weekly markets have become a little overshadowed recently but they draw in many visitors to Brigg - and hence trade - so any publicity that they receive is warmly welcomed. Well done!