Brigg Amateur Social Historians (BASH)

	Tue 2nd Mar '10 - A Nostalgic Journey Around Brigg An illustrated talk by the BASH Chairman and Secretary - Josie Webb and Pat Parkinson. 'See how Brigg looked a 100 years ago'. For future events, see the diary

	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.

Tue 5th Jan '10 - "Sing to Win" with Elly Dolan

The January 5th BASH meeting at Brigg & District Servicemen’s Club was “Sing to Win” with Elly Dolan, who sang patriotic songs that helped to win the war. They were interspersed with original radio broadcasts from that era and ended with a rip-roaring, flag waving finale of Land of Hope and Glory.

Despite the poor turn out because of the bad weather it was a really fun, enjoyable evening.

The photograph shows, from left to right: Val Holland, Elly Dolan, Brian Denison - as the Andrews Sisters, singing "Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree with Anyone Else but Me"

Sun 29th Nov '09 - November Ghost Walk

The November Ghost Walk was done in three groups, led by guides Josie Webb, Pat Parkinson and Brian Denison.

In the middle of the walk it seemed for a while that, and for the first time ever, the weather had got the better of us. But the rain went away, the brollies went down, the shower was forgotten and the walk continued as planned.

All of those on the walk that we spoke to afterwards said how much they had enjoyed the evening, finding it entertaing and informative.

Tue 15th Sep '09 - B.A.S.H. Annual General Meeting

BASH AGM was held at the Nelthorpe Arms, Bridge Street, Brigg. Chairman Josie Webb said: "BASH had another great year in 2008/2009. Attendances at meetings had increased and we have had some very interesting speakers"

The highlight of the year was the V.E. night on May 8th. This has become so popular that people are already enquiring about tickets for next years event (which will be held on Friday, May 7th 2010).

The committee voted in for 2009/2010 are: Chairman- Josie Webb Vice Chairman - Brian Denison Secretary - Pat Parkinson Treasurer - Denise Torpey Media Contacts - Graham Austin & Phil Allen Posters - Chris Whitty & Caroline Sharpe Photographer - Kathleen Devai Buffets - Jean Neall

BASH has two new sponsors - Pol's Pantry and Colemans on Queen Street. The committee would like to thank all of the BASH sponsors for their help and support over the past year.

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