Previous and forthcoming BASH events

All the talks are held at the Brigg & District Servicemens Club, Coney Court, Brigg usually on the first Tuesday of the month, from 8:00 p.m. Admission is free and a supper is provided. There is a raffle to help cover costs.

See the map for how to find us. (Show only forthcoming events)

Tue 6th Sep '05 - Sloops and Barges of the River Humber

THERE IS NO B.A.S.H MEETING IN AUGUST

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Tue 20th Sep '05 - BASH A.G.M

This will take place on Tuesday 20th September at 7-30 p.m. at the Yarborough Hunt, everyone is welcome.

Tue 4th Oct '05 - The History and Restoration of Wrawby Windmill

A slide show and talk by Jon Sass.

Fri 21st Oct '05 - Brigg Ghost Walk

Guided walks around the town centre to the sites of Brigg's ghost sightings, with a dash of local history thrown in.

Tickets are available in advance from the Tourist Information Centre, The Buttercross.

Tue 1st Nov '05 - What's in a Name?; A History of Surnames

A talk by Neil Wilkyn.

Sun 27th Nov '05 - Brigg Ghost Walk

Guided walks around the town centre to the sites of Brigg's ghost sightings, with a dash of local history thrown in.

Tickets will be available in advance from the Tourist Information Centre, The Buttercross.

Tue 6th Dec '05 - Parish Churches

A slide show by John Smith

NOTE, "The History of the Brigg Music & Drama Festival" - a talk by Maureen Settle has had to be rescheduled.

Tue 3rd Jan '06 - A local history, light hearted quiz

with a picture round, and a short music quiz at the end. Venue is the Ancholme Inn, as usual, and everyone is welcome.

Sun 29th Jan '06 - Brigg Ghost Walk

Guided walks around the town centre to the sites of Brigg's ghost sightings, with a dash of local history thrown in.

Tickets will be available in advance from the Tourist Information Centre, The Buttercross.

Tue 7th Feb '06 - Grayson Clark - Master Photographer 1869-1937

A slide show by John & Valerie Holland, from their latest book.

Sun 26th Feb '06 - Brigg Ghost Walk

Guided walks around the town centre to the sites of Brigg's ghost sightings, with a dash of local history thrown in.

Tickets will be available in advance nearer the date from the Tourist Information Centre, The Buttercross.

Tue 7th Mar '06 - The 1st & 5th Lincolnshire Regiment

A talk with slides and maps about the regiment who fought in the First World War, by Chris Bailey.

Sun 19th Mar '06 - Brigg Ghost Walk

Guided walks around the town centre to the sites of Brigg's ghost sightings, with a dash of local history thrown in.

Tickets will be available in advance nearer the date from the Tourist Information Centre, The Buttercross.

Tue 4th Apr '06 - QUIZ

Unfortunately due to a late cancellation by Mr Dyer, the talk on the "The history of the Brigg Football Club, the Zebras, est., 1864" has been replaced by a quiz evening with a format similar to the successsful one we held in January.

Tue 18th Apr '06 - Titanic - a tale of two journeys.

This is the first of our annual presentations of significant historical events. Note that tickets are required IN ADVANCE for this evening, See the news page for more details of this event - CLICK HERE.

Tue 2nd May '06 - The history of the Brigg Music & Drama Festival

A talk by Maureen Settle.

Tue 6th Jun '06 - The Brigg Star newspaper

A talk by Cliff Padley, former Brigg Star linotype operator and journalist.

Tue 4th Jul '06 - The story of the Swift

A barge which worked between Hull docks and the River Ancholme - a talk & slide show by Gary Vaughan and Mike Roberts.

Tue 5th Sep '06 - Walking Treasure Hunt

An hour stroll around Brigg searching out answers to clues (7:30 p.m. onwards - 1� hours max.)

Tue 3rd Oct '06 - The Life and Loves of Nelson

An illustrated talk by Marilyn Roberts.

Tue 7th Nov '06 - TV nostalgia from the 50s, 60s and 70s

By Terry Richards.

Sun 26th Nov '06 - Brigg Ghost Walk

Guided walks around the town centre to the sites of Brigg's ghost sightings, with a dash of local history thrown in, starting at the White Horse.

Tickets are �2.50 and are available in advance from the Tourist Information Centre, The Buttercross.

Tue 5th Dec '06 - The Old Inns and Alehouses of Brigg

A talk by Sandra Firth.

Tue 2nd Jan '07 - Quiz Night

Ccome and test your knowledge of Brigg.

Sun 28th Jan '07 - Brigg Ghost Walk

Guided walks around the town centre to the sites of Brigg's ghost sightings, with a dash of local history thrown in, starting at The Black Bull.

Tickets are �2.50 and are available in advance from the Tourist Information Centre, The Buttercross.

Tue 6th Feb '07 - A Journey through the Towns and Villages of Mid-Lincolnshire

A slide show by John Smith.

Tue 6th Mar '07 - Just Jane - two farmers and a Lancaster

A talk by Jenny Walton.

Tue 3rd Apr '07 - The Pilgrim Fathers

An illustrated talk by local authoress, Sue Allan.

Tue 8th May '07 - BASH exclusive - "The Dams Raid"

An illustrated talk on the Dambusters by aviation historian, Jim Shortland.

Entrance by ticket only. Tickets are limited to 100 and will be on sale at the April 3^rd BASH meeting. Any unsold tickets will then be available from the Brigg Tourist Information Centre, The Buttercross, Brigg. Tickets are $4.50 each and include a buffet supper.

Tue 5th Jun '07 - A Walking Treasure Hunt

An hour's stroll around Brigg searching out answers to clues. (7.30 p.m. onwards, 1� hours max.)

Tue 4th Sep '07 - The History of James Hart & Charles Louis Hett

The development of agricultural engineering in Brigg. A talk by Christopher Page.

Tue 18th Sep '07 - B.A.S.H. Annual General Meeting

Yarborough Hunt 7:30 p.m. all welcome.

Tue 2nd Oct '07 - Don't look now Ma'am

A look at some of the best known horror stories behind the pomp and splendour of coronations since 1066. An illustrated presentation by Marilyn Roberts

Wed 31st Oct '07 - Brigg Ghost Walk

Guided walks around the town centre to the sites of Brigg's ghost sightings, with a dash of local history thrown in.

Ghost walks start at the Yarborough Hunt, Bridge Street at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be available in advance nearer the date from the Tourist Information Centre, The Buttercross.

Tue 6th Nov '07 - A History of the Religions of Brigg

From Quakers to the start of Wesleyans, Congregationalists and Methodists. A talk by Sandra Firth.

Sun 25th Nov '07 - Brigg Ghost Walk

Guided walks around the town centre to the sites of Brigg's ghost sightings, with a dash of local history thrown in.

Ghost walks start at the Yarborough Hunt, Bridge Street at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be available in advance nearer the date from the Tourist Information Centre, The Buttercross.

Tue 4th Dec '07 - Christmas Nostalgia

Songs & carols with tips for Christmas and a Christmas Quiz with Terry Richards

Tue 8th Jan '08 - Quiz Night

Come and test your Brigg knowledge.

Sun 27th Jan '08 - Brigg Ghost Walk

Guided walks around the town centre to the sites of Brigg's ghost sightings, with a dash of local history thrown in.

Ghost walks start at the Yarborough Hunt, Bridge Street at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be available in advance nearer the date from the Tourist Information Centre, The Buttercross.

Tue 5th Feb '08 - The 1/5th Lincolnshire Regiment

Stories of local men who went to fight in the 1914-1918 war. An illustrated talk by Chris Bailey.

Tue 4th Mar '08 - The Tyrwhitts of Kettleby

Lords of the Manor of Brigg. A talk by Bill Brocklesby.

Tue 1st Apr '08 - Jamestown and the Indian massacre.

Continuing the story of the Pilgrim Fathers. A talk by writer & historian Sue Allen.

Fri 9th May '08 - We'll Meet Again

1940s Night to celebrate V.E. Day. Come and listen to !The Keith Baldwin Silk Stockings Swing band'. Wear 1940s fashion and uniform. Ticket only - �12.50

Tue 3rd Jun '08 - History of Scunthorpe United Football Club

A talk by Bob Steels.h

Mon 16th Jun '08 - The dressing of the old pumps of Brigg

Come and join BASH along with Grimsby Morris Men. This unique celebration will start at 7:45 p.m. in the Market Place. Finish at the White Horse pub with morris dancing, folk singing, supper and raffle.

Tue 2nd Sep '08 - Queen Victoria, grandmother Of Europe's Royal Families

An illustrated talk by Marilyn Roberts.

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

Yarborough Hunt 7:30 p.m. all welcome.

Tue 7th Oct '08 - Brigg Of Yesteryear

A slide show of old Brigg by Josie Webb & Pat Parkinson

Fri 31st Oct '08 - Brigg Ghost Walk

Guided walks around the town centre to the sites of Brigg's ghost sightings, with a dash of local history thrown in.

Ghost walks start at the White Horse at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be available in advance nearer the date from the Tourist Information Centre, The Buttercross.

Tue 4th Nov '08 - “Their Finest Hour” An audio-visual celebration of the Battle of Britain memorial flight in the

Produced by the BBMF Visitor Centre, with Alan Taylor.
BASH Exclusive - Ticket only. �5. Available at BASH meetings.

Sun 30th Nov '08 - Brigg Ghost Walk

Guided walks around the town centre to the sites of Brigg's ghost sightings, with a dash of local history thrown in.

Ghost walks start at the White Horse at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be available in advance nearer the date from the Tourist Information Centre, The Buttercross.

Tue 2nd Dec '08 - The History Of Morris Dancing

With the Grimsby Morris Men

Tue 6th Jan '09 - Quiz Night

Come and test what you know of Brigg and more general knowledge with quizmaster Brian Dennison.

Sun 25th Jan '09 - Brigg Ghost Walk

Guided walks around the town centre to the sites of Brigg's ghost sightings, with a dash of local history thrown in.

Ghost walks start at the White Horse at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be available in advance nearer the date from the Tourist Information Centre, The Buttercross.

Tue 3rd Feb '09 - The Lincolnshire Rising of 1536

A illustrated presentation by Bill Brocklesby.

Tue 3rd Mar '09 - Bygone Bottles of Brigg

Display presentation by local collector Stephen Mundey.

See What the Victorian people of Brigg threw on the rubbish tip.

Tue 14th Apr '09 - Bash Exclusive - Operation Titanic

An illustrated presentation by Rob Goldsmith on the 97th anniversary of the ill-fated voyage.

Rob Goldsmith went down on the wreck in July 2005. The story and incredible footage of his journey are not to be missed!

Tickets �5.00 each, to include buffet. Available from Tourist Information, Buttercross, Brigg. Tel 01652 657053.

Fri 8th May '09 - Salute to V.E. day.

1940s night to celebrate V.E. Day. Come and listen and dance to Paula Baldwin Shiny Stockings Swing Band with singers and dancers.

1940s dress & uniform welcome.

PLUS a flypast by a Spitfire and a Hurricane of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight over the main car park, Old Courts Road, Brigg at 7:30pm. "Lest we forget".

Entry by ticket only - �15.00 each, to include buffet available from Brigg Tourist Information (Tel: 01652-657053).

Mon 8th Jun '09 - Pump Dressing

Come and join BASH along with the Grimsby Morris Men.

This unique celebration will start at 7:45 outside the White Horse and will finish at the Servicemen's Club. See the Morris dancing and listen to the folk singing.

Wed 2nd Sep '09 - The World of Anastasia

An illustrated talk by Marilyn Roberts.

Seventeen year old Anastasia and her family perished at the hands of the Bolshevik revolutionaries in 1918

This talk looks at the Russian Royal Family's fate and connection with their British cousins.

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

The Nelthorpe Arms (Scanlons), Bridge St, Brigg. 7:30 p.m. all welcome.

Tue 29th Sep '09 - The Watermills of Lincolnshire

An illustrated talk by Jon Sass.

The Annual Leach Lecture for the Lincolnshire History and Archeology Society.

Tue 6th Oct '09 - The Demise of the Tirpitz

An illustrated talk by 617 squadron historian, Jim Shortland.

This was the second and last battleship from the Bismarck class, and the largest German warship ever built, with a crew of 1700 men.

She was finally sunk in a fjord near Tromsø, Norway on November 12th 1944 by Lancasters of Nos IX and 617 squadrons.

Sat 31st Oct '09 - Halloween Ghost Walk

A guided walk around the town centre to the sites of Brigg's ghost sightings, with a dash of local history thrown in.

Starting at the Nelthorpe Arms (Scanlons) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available in advance nearer the date from the Tourist Information Centre, The Buttercross. Tel: 01652-657053

Tue 3rd Nov '09 - Lady Rose Hickman

An illustrated talk by Sue Allan.

The story of an extraordinary woman of courage who survived the reigns of two Tudor kings and nine Tudor Queens.

Sun 29th Nov '09 - November Ghost Walk

A guided walk around the town centre to the sites of Brigg's ghost sightings, with a dash of local history thrown in.

Starting at the Nelthorpe Arms (Scanlons) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available in advance nearer the date from the Tourist Information Centre, The Buttercross. Tel: 01652-657053

Tue 1st Dec '09 - The Lincolnshire Times Newspaper 1858 – 1985

127 years and 23 weeks of news service to the community.

An illustrated talk by journalist Nigel Fisher.

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

Patriotic WWII show featuring all the old songs that helped to win the war.

Plus original radio broadcasts from the war years.

Enjoy a sing-a-long and, if you wish. dress in 1940's style to add to the spirit of the evening. Bring a Union Flag ("Union Jack") to wave!

Tue 2nd Feb '10 - The History of Iron & Steel Making in Scunthorpe

An illustrated talk by by retired Corus employee Steve Cook.

A look back at how iron making began within the Scunthorpe area. The reasons for Scunthorpe's growth, from five villages, to a large town of 70,000 people in almost 100 years will become apparent.