< Previous30 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYBRIGG & BARTONFor many people, Brigg and Bartonexist purely as names on signposts asthey dart from Lincolnshire to Yorkshire,or vice versa. Take the time to stop,however, and both towns offer a fabulousLincolnshire welcome. While it’s apopular area for people to relocate -taking advantage of its excellenttransport links - it’s far more than simplya place to commute from and both Briggand Barton benefit from a fabulouscommunity spirit and bustling towncentres in their own right.The two towns do owe much of theirprosperity to their location, with Briggdeveloping as a town in the first placethanks to its close proximity to the RiverAncholme and its value as a crossingpoint. These days people who travelthrough the area to cross the waterusually do so via the bridge rather thanboat, but with Hull only a short distanceaway, and the bridge tolls having beenreduced in recent years, many peoplechoose to stay in Lincolnshire rather thanpermanently residing in Yorkshire.Barton company Keigar Homes hasenjoyed great success on their side of theriver. As sales manager Nathan Whall tellsus, “Because of the success of thedevelopment at Falkland Way, where ourhead office is now based – emphasisingto people that we’re their neighboursand here to help – we now have asecond development at Mill View. Thismonth we’re also starting a newdevelopment of semi-detached houses inBrigg.“Barton has been an excellent area forus. People from Hull are starting to see itas what we’ve known it as for a long time– an area that’s in the countryside, butwhich has everything you need for day today living. Brigg has always been popularbecause of its location and our newdevelopment is within walking distanceof the town centre.”Certainly Brigg’s bustling and prettyTheedge ofheavenSituated on the edge of the LincolnshireWolds, in the shadow of the HumberBridge, Brigg and Barton have a greatdeal to offer…30-35:Layout 1 11/7/14 11:13 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY31BRIGG & BARTONtown centre makes for a fabulousdestination in its own right. Thepedestrianised Market Place includes avibrant mix of independent retailers andmajor names, and many of the shopshave been there for generations. The areaalso has a fabulous foody heritage. Themarket is there twice a week butprobably the most appealing time to visitis the fourth Saturday of each monthwhen it plays host to one of the mostpopular Famers’ Markets in the UK.The Farmers’ Market has been pickedas the very best in the country by theassociation of Rural Farmers and it’s beencertified by FARMA who ensure that itdoesn’t only sell delicious produce, butalso that which is sustainable and hasbeen farmed in the correct manner. Itwas also chosen as the Farm Shop & DeliAwards Market of the year for 2013,selected as the winner is this categorybecause the judges were delighted at thepassion the organisers have for what theydo. Choose from over seven varieties ofcheese, around twelve varieties ofsausage, freshly baked breads, everyvariety of jam you can think of and evenostrich burgers.On Saturday 23rd August, the marketexpands as it hosts Brigg’s Summer FoodFestival, with cookery demonstrations bylocal chef Nigel Brown and competitionsto win quality local produce making iteven more of a must-visit. TheMarketplace is home to a number ofevents throughout the year, and onSaturday 30th August you can enjoy livemusic at Briggstock, a special eventdevoted to acoustic music which enjoyedgreat popularity last year.Barton too also host its regularFarmers’ Markets every month. The ideais not to copy what’s going on in Brigg,but complement it, and help emphasisethe fantastic array of produce available32 30-35:Layout 1 11/7/14 11:13 Page 232 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYBRIGG & BARTONhere in Lincolnshire. On Sunday 10thAugust, the Ropewalk plays host to theBarton Waterside Food Festival – one of anumber of events that take place in thearts venue. The adjacent Ropery Hall isalso a popular venue for the arts withHenning When, John Otway and IanMcMillan all scheduled to perform in thecoming months.Barton also benefits from its fabulouslocation with the spectacular Water’sEdge Country Park. Not just a great placeto watch nature, it also serves as acultural and community hub for thewhole area with the stunning buildingthat serves as the Visitor Centre the idealbackdrop for a host of events throughoutthe year.It may surprise you to learn that Briggwas also recently host to a world sportingevent – which allowed hardy souls to seeFor that old fashioned personal service10% OFF WITH THIS ADVERT* • Memory foam • ¾ Beds • Super kingsize bedsEmail: briggbeds@hotmail.co.ukTel: 01652 651828 www.briggbedslincolnshire.co.uk Princes Street, Brigg DN20 8HG*Offer to be used only once per customer subject to terms and condionsCome and join us for our Cruise & Maritime event on Saturday 23rd August which features 2 for 1 on various cruises and sailings from Hull and for our Sandals & Beaches event on Saturday 27th September where every holiday is Luxury Ultra All InclusiveWe specialise in Cruise, Tailor Made Holidays, Long Haul Destinations, Escorted Touring, Weddings and Honeymoons abroad• Highly Experienced Staff • Fully Abta and Atol Bonded • Affordable Luxury from a local independent Travel Agency The Brigg TravelCompanyTBTCTel: 01652 659767 enquiries@briggtravelcompany.co.uk www.briggtravelcompany.co.uk 56 Wrawby Street, Brigg, North Lincolnshire DN20 8JE30-35:Layout 1 11/7/14 11:14 Page 3LINCOLNSHIRETODAY33the town from a different perspective. For the past few years theBrigg Bomber Quadrathlon – one step further than a triathlon,with kayaking alongside the familiar running, swimming andcycling – has doubled as the British Championships in the sport,and after it doubled as the European Championships last year,this year an international field took part in the WorldChampionships. This gruelling multi-sport event included a 1.5kriver swim, 7k kayak, 36k bike race and a 10k run and, thanks toorganisers Lincsquad, the people of Brigg got to see some of thetoughest athletes of all battling it out.While many people choose to live in Brigg and Barton andcommute further afield, the two towns are home to a number ofthriving companies, some of whom can trace their history in thearea back through generations. In fact agricultural expertsPeacock & Binnington, who are based in Brigg, are this yearcelebrating their 120th anniversary.Back in 1894, Henry Peacock and John Binnington startedtheir agricultural engineering business, the year Tower Bridgeopened. 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Even the much-malignedeighties are back in vogue with the pastel shades andstyles last seen on Miami Vice reinvented as a coolalternative on those hot summer nights!A vintagesummer36-47:Layout 1 11/7/14 14:02 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY37FASHIONTed BakerTed Baker’s sumptuous womenswear collection putson a show this summer with striking prints, strongsilhouettes and intoxicating colours.36-47:Layout 1 11/7/14 14:02 Page 238 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYFASHION1) Oui Out’s summer outfits offer sharp tonal contrast with softer styling and details2) Noa NoaNoa Noa’s summer collection evokes fond memories of days at the seaside, and its mixture of soft cotton materials andtimeless cuts means it’s great for all occasions3) NümphThe Nümph Summer range offers exquisite colour clashes, patterns and cuts to flatter every figure, with classic twists ontraditional pieces in true Nümph style4) BaslerBold graphic prints in Basler’s summer collection emphasise cool elegance – creating a casual but chic collection just rightfor the warmer months12436-47:Layout 1 11/7/14 14:02 Page 3LINCOLNSHIRETODAY39336-47:Layout 1 11/7/14 14:02 Page 4Next >