There have been many letters and articles regarding speeding in whole of the South Holland District area and with much justification. However, South Holland District Council are either reluctant or in fairness powerless to accommodate every person’s wishes. One answer is, that like Weston Parish Council, they have approached both the Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner’s office and the Lincolnshire ...

I was sad to read Mrs Harold’s letter (The Voice, August 17) saying how depressing she found Spalding. Having moved here five years ago (perhaps for the good value properties in the Fens) she says that there are great shops in the town. How right she is – two department stores, quite a few banks, national chains and small independent ...

A Hop Pole couple are again without a phone service after a lorry hit the telegraph pole outside their house. It is the third consecutive year that the couple, both in their 70s, have been left with no landline around the same time due to vehicles hitting the pole. In 2015, a crash left William and Jackie Hall without a ...

Evocative scenes of the Long Sutton area now cover the whole year. The town’s Market House Photographic Group has produced two new calendars for 2018; its now traditional Long Sutton and District and, new for this year, Farming Life. The Farming Life pictures were voted for by visitors at a recent event. Long Sutton & District features photographs within a ...

Lincolnshire Police suffered technical difficulties with their 999 and 101 phone line services on Monday, August 21. The police took to Facebook to announce the problem, stating: “We have a number of call takers logged on and ready to receive incoming calls for both services but due to technical difficulties we are not up to full strength.” The statement then ...

Members of a weight loss group have lost an astonishing 76 stone between them in just three months. The group meets on Monday evenings at Holbeach WI Hall and is run by Mel Horscroft. “I started the class in May and it has grown and grown. There were about 25 to 30 people at the start, but more than 60 ...

Spalding Fire Station was rushed off its feet at the weekend – but it was all in good fun. The station held an open day and welcomed members of the community to its home in the town. The event, which also included other 999 services, raised more than £1,500 for The Fire Fighters Charity. Visitors were able to watch members ...

Two men have been arrested in Spalding on suspicion of entering the UK illegally. Police siezed the men at 11.05am at Springfield Nursery, Roman Bank, on Monday. No information has been given about their place of origin. A spokesperson said: “They will be looked after until immigration collect them.” Police inspector Gareth Boxall tweeted: “Imagine [the] desperation that led to ...

Controversial new reforms to A levels seemed to have little impact on results in South Holland. Both Spalding Grammar School and Spalding High School students achieved good outcomes, according to headteachers. There were smiles and tears alike at Spalding schools as the big day arrived last Thursday. Two years of hard work and study culminated in that breathless and emotional ...

Organist Elizabeth Harrison will play a two-part concert at the Burtey Fen Collection organ theatre in Pinchbeck on Sunday. The Lancashire organist and keyboard player will begin the concert playing the brightly-lit vintage 1934 Compton Cinema organ and finish on the iconic Wurlitzer built in 1929. Elizabeth is one of the busiest performers on the circuit, thanks to her 25 ...

Tulip Talk, with Jan Whitbourn It has not been the best year for the St Paul’s area, having been in the national press for all the wrong reasons. It has its taken its toll on this area. We need to help put enthusiasm back into this community who have suffered and look to a brighter future. It would be great ...

It all began with a desire to provide beautiful bathrooms and kitchens, while offering expert design, advice and customer service. Stephen and Sarah Devonport worked out of a home office and van, dreaming of one day having their own showroom. That dream came true in 2009 with Devonports Kitchens & Bathrooms. Now they celebrate the expansion of their showroom. The ...

The annual Deeping Raft Race again made a splash, raising money for charity and entertaining thousands of visitors along the banks. This year’s Best of British theme saw Spice Girls drift down the River Welland, along with an ingenious amphibious take on the famous three-wheeled van from the sitcom Only Fools and Horses. Organiser Andy Pelling said: “The 2017 Deepings ...

Deeping St Nicholas seven-year-old Kieran Taylor has returned from the USA with his family following specialist cancer treatment. Kieran, who had a brain tumour removed last year, had proton beam therapy for several weeks in Jacksonville, Florida. The family raised a total of £12,000, thanks to generous people in the South Holland area, to help fund the cost of staying ...

The annual art exhibition at St Matthew’s Church in Sutton Bridge celebrates its 20th year. In reaching its second decade, the event has become the longest running art exhibition in the area. More than 200 works were entered into this year’s event, which features works from 70 artists from Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire. The exhibition opens on August 26 and ...

A junior football team from Spalding which represented England overseas has been handed a cash boost. Spalding United Blue Under-11s recently flew the flag for the country in a tournament in Denmark, having enjoyed success at local level during the regular season. The boys have extra reason to celebrate after receiving a £750 donation from Persimmon Homes East Midlands. The ...

A new venture in Holbeach is set to open its doors at the weekend. A group of three people have joined forces to launch a new fabric shop. The business will also go on to offer sewing machine repairs for customers and the partnership behind Fabric Fae is looking forward to opening the doors. “This is our first venture, but ...

A group of Spalding Guides and leaders joined thousands of others enjoying an International Jamboree. There were a total of 5,500 scouts and guides from 24 countries, with 3,000 leaders and volunteers at Lincoln Showground. The Spalding district group tried a range of activities from free-fall stunt jumping to trapeze and riding a segway. The week-long event also featured displays ...

Parish councillors this week defended safety checks on headstones in Lutton churchyard from claims they are disrespectful. Reader Trevor Russell, whose brother lives in the village, contacted The Voice last week to say he was concerned ‘topple tests’ could be damaging and disrespectful, and that they should be carried out in the presence of an accredited memorial mason. But Lutton ...

The practically unbeatable Spalding Rugby Club U12 team has been nominated for the Community Sports Group prize in the Pride awards. Last season the team won four tournaments and lost only one game. The nomination states: “Spalding Rugby Club’s U12 team is made up of boys from all around South Holland, with fantastic support from their keen as mustard parents. ...