Brigg Amateur Social Historians (BASH)

Tue 1st Sep '09 - The History of Anastasia

An illustrated talk by Marilyn Roberts

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BASH was founded in October 2003. Its objective is to promote an interest and awareness in the local social history of Brigg and its surrounding areas, and to support traditional and historical events in its locale.

We have a variety of speakers covering a wide range of topics, we hold our meetings usually on the first Tuesday of each month (except July and August) at the Brigg & District Servicemens Club, Coney Court, Brigg., starting at 8 p.m.

Mon 15th Jun '09 - Pump Dressing

BASH again organised the dressing of the Brigg Pumps, which took place on Monday, 15th June:

The Grimsby Morris Men danced at the pump outside The White Horse and the curate, David Eames, blessed that pump. Everyone then made their way to the pump at the County Bridge. The pump had been cleaned and painted by Paul Buttler the landlord of the Nelthorpe Arms. More dancing by the Morris Men and again a blessing by David Eames. The pumps had been beautifully dressed by the ladies of Brigg Flower Club. The flowers were supplied by Shirley at Brigg Fruit Veg & Flowers. A supper was provided for the Morris Men the Brigg & District Servicemen’s Club where they played and sang folk songs.

BASH are having a break in July & August but will be back in full flow on 1st September with an illustrated talk by Marilyn Roberts on The History of Anastasia.

Fri 31st Oct '08 - Brigg Ghost Walk

This year’s Halloween Ghost Walk started and finished at the White Horse pub. There were 3 groups of about 25 people in each one.

The group leaders were Brian Denison (vice chairman), Pat Parkinson (secretary) and Josie Webb (chairman).

The weather was cold but fine and everyone had a really enjoyable experience.

Tue 16th Sep '08 - B.A.S.H. Annual General Meeting

BASH held it’s AGM at the Yarborough Hunt pub on Tuesday September 16th.

Chairman Josie Webb gave the annual report and stated “It has been a great year once again. It had been hard work with the extra events – The VE Day celebration night in May and the Pump Dressings in June.

We have a new sponsor “Albert House” Guest House of Brigg making nine sponsors in total now.

The Highlight of the year was the magnificent Fly – past by “The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight”, the public response we received from that was incredible!”

The new committee voted in is Chairman Josie Webb, Vice Chairman Brian Denison, Secretary Pat Parkinson, Treasurer Denise Torpey, Media/Emails Graham Austin and Phil Allen, Posters Chris Witty and Caroline Sharp, Buffet Jean Neall.

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Last modified 19 June 2009