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Reports of previous BASH events, 2009-2010Tue 6th Apr '10 - Yeller-Belly Years
The talk was about John’s memories of growing up in Brigg in the years 1930 to 1950. He gave us snapshots of his early life as detailed his book "Yeller-Belly Years" (a title relating back the days when the Lincolnshire Regiment wore yellow waistcoats). He described life in 29 Central Square, where he was born, and the importance of his grandparents, Granddad and Grandma Peck and Granddad Rohdes, in the family life He also recalled the morning when, strangely, his father had made breakfast - followed by his shock at then being presented with a new baby brother. He remembered the mysterious powers of Mrs Playfoot predicting (the fairly predictable) by reading tealeaves. And his days of conker collecting and conker fights, fish & chips for 3 old pence and the 2:00 pm matinees at the Grand cinema for just 2 pence. John’s talk fascinated everyone for the entire time - and all without a single prop other than his book. This BASH meeting was very enjoyable and was once again an extremely well attended event. Tue 2nd Mar '10 - A Nostalgic Journey Around Brigg
Josie and Pat's talk covered a period going back to the 19th century. They showed many features of Brigg, such as the cinema, that are now fond but distant memories. Further back they showed images of the surprisingly large crowds, in Bridge Street and other places, celebrating the Coronation of King George V in 1911. Also the public transport of much earlier times, such as the picturesque horse drawn "Winterton Express", brought a smile to our faces. As well as the changes over the years they also showed the continuity with some areas and shops and pubs looking pretty much as have for over 100 years. Pictures of Brigg Market showed that it has been a constant and hugely popular feature over the years. This BASH meeting was a very enjoyable and extremely well attended event. Tue 2nd Feb '10 - The History of Iron & Steel Making in Scunthorpe
Steve initially took us into the pre-historic past of the area explaining the origin of the vast iron-stone deposits in the area. These were then discovered in the late 1850's in the region of the five small villages of Scunthorpe, Frodingham, Crosby, Brumby and Ashby. This resulted in the development of an iron and steel industry and rapid population growth. He showed many images of the, very labour intensive, early days of the industry and some very rare movie clips. The works included Frodingham Ironworks; North Lincoln Ironworks; Redbourn Hill Iron & Coal Company; Appleby Ironworks; John Lysaght's Iron and Steelworks. Finally, in the early 1980's, it was realised that the local ore (20% iron) could not compete with imported ore (at 60-70% iron) and it was decided to close all the local mines and quarries. Steve gave a fascinating talk that was extremely well attended and enjoyed by everybody. The photograph is of the speaker and some retired steel workers, showing, from left to right: John Tindall, Doug Parker, Les Wells (seated), Steve Cook (speaker), Len Hippisley, Steve Stubbins. Tue 5th Jan '10 - "Sing to Win" with Elly Dolan
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" Tue 1st Dec '09 - The Lincolnshire Times Newspaper 1858 – 1985
This fascinating presentation told how the Lincolnshire Times was launched on Valentines Day, 14 February 1857 (making 1858 its first full year) and continued until 26 July 1985, producing 4,472 issues over the 128 years. He said that the paper moved premises once, from 8 Market place, Brigg (now demolished) to 57 Wrawby Street, Brigg. Nigel described his time working for the paper from January 1980 until January 1984 and, after this, continuing to contribute cricket coverage, on a freelance basis, until the paper closed. He noted some of the main characters of the paper's later period including: Edward (Ted) Dodd, Cliff Hatley, Joan Dobbs, Peter Bell and Bryan Robins. Also of great interest was Nigel's collection (mainly 1979 to 1984) of copies of the paper, some of which were eagerly passed around the audience. This was an excellent BASH event enjoyed by all. The the group photograph from the event shows, from left to rght: Denise Torpey (BASH committee), Nigel Fisher(Speaker),Chris Witty (BASH committee) and Pat Parkinson (BASH committee). Tue 3rd Nov '09 - Lady Rose Hickman
Her talk on the life and family of Lady Rose Hickman, of Gainsborough Old Hall was fascinating. Sue was dressed in clothes of the Tudor period as worn by Lady Rose. Her wonderful story told of an extraordinary woman of courage who lived through one of the most turbulent periods of history and survived the reigns of two Tudor kings and nine Tudor queens. Photograph left to right: Roger Vorhauer (Sue Allans’s husband and co-researcher), Josie Webb (BASH chairman), Sue Allan (speaker) Tue 6th Oct '09 - The Demise of the Tirpitz
It was a very interesting talk illustrated by slides and included a short film of the launching of this Bismarck-class battleship in 1939. The Tirpitz operated from Norwegian waters where she spent most of World War 2 intercepting and sinking many of the Arctic Convoys bringing much needed supplies to the U.K. There were many attempts to sink her including those using 2 man and then 4 man submarines but, on 12th November 1944, the RAF successfully sank her when they dropped, 'Tall Boy', 500 lb bombs on her. The photograph taken at the event shows, from left to right: 617 Squadron veteran Colin Cole, Jim Shortland (speaker) and IX Squadron veteran Tom Andrew. (Both veterans were on the Tirpitz raid.) Tue 29th Sep '09 - The Watermills of Lincolnshire
The speaker, Jon Sass, gave an illustrated talk on the Lincolnshire Watermills. The talk began by explaining how watermills had started in Roman times and there is evidence of them throughout the Saxon middle ages up to the 1950's. To finish there was a look at what has now happed to some of the remaining mills. It was a fascinating talk enjoyed by all. Tue 15th Sep '09 - B.A.S.H. Annual General MeetingBASH 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. Wed 2nd Sep '09 - The World of Anastasia
Marilyn illustrated her very interesting talk with slides. She talked about the relationship between our own royal family with Tsar Nicholas 2nd of Russia and his wife Alexandra. Anastasia was the younger sister of Olga, Tatiana and Maria but older than their brother Alexei who was a haemophiliac. There were rumours that she had survived when the rest of the family were executed by forces of the Bolshevik secret police but this has been disproved by DNA testing. Photograph, from left to right: Karen Leach (BASH sponsor), Josie Webb (BASH Chairman), Caroline Sharpe (committee member), Marilyn Roberts (Speaker), Sandy Andrews (BASH sponsor).
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