Author Archives: Richard Rush

Both area’s Sunday sides defeated

Both Moulton Harrox and Long Sutton 2nd XI suffered defeats in the Rutland Sunday League Division Four East. Orton Park leapt above Moulton into second with a convincing win.Their batsmen enjoyed the wicket with the top four of Sam Jarvis (65), Jack Calpin (45), Thomas Smith (24) and Divyeash Vaseeharan (70) all in the runs.A late cameo of 28 not ...

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Impressive from Bush

Sunday, June 25 was the date for Spalding Cycling Club’s premier event of the season, organised by George Bellars. 48 riders travelled to take on the Barrier Bank course, which is begging to make a name for itself as one of the faster courses in the area.Junior rider and Bourne local Toby Bush took an impressive victory riding for TT ...

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John walks away with Gamble trophy

The John Gamble Members Trophy Stableford competition was held at Tydd St Giles Golf Club with 110 members taking part. A charity raffle was organised and club captain Andy Hicks was pleased to announce that £780 had been raised for his charity, Holbeach Hospital. He thanked all members for their support.Results: 1st Neil John 44 points, 2nd Terry Pease 41 ...

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South Lincs swimmers are outstanding in open water

A team of 16 South Lincs swimmers headed to South Hykeham to participate in the Lincolnshire County Open Water Festival recently. This was the first competition in the Open Water calendar for the South Lincs team and the swimmers did an outstanding job through the afternoon.With the lake at a warm 21 degrees, this was a non-wetsuit event and the ...

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Company denies environmental charges at two Long Sutton sites

A recycling company have denied keeping waste catalytic converters at two sites in Lincolnshire in a manner likely to cause pollution or harm to human health. Edvars Stancik, who is a director of Platinum Group Metals Recycling Ltd, appeared by videolink at Lincoln Crown Court in a prosecution brought by the Environment Agency. The court heard Stancik is currently living ...

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New school plans for those with special needs

A new school for students with special needs could be built on the edge of Whaplode. Plans have been submitted to convert Dorcette House at the corner of Little Lane and Thorpe’s Lane, into a day school offering special care for children aged from five to 16 years old.It will be run by a husband and wife team, Deborah and ...

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Poignant poppy parade

With the 107th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme on Saturday, there couldn’t be a more poignant time for these poppies to bloom. Seeds scattered around the memorial have germinated and produced a blaze of colour.The flowers are around the First World War pillbox in the aptly-named Poppyfields, Spalding.South Holland District Council’s Heritage Champion Coun Liz Sneath said she ...

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Food hubs have been a success

A woman who celebrated her 87th birthday is one of over a thousand people who have used a Spalding project’s free lunch to help those that need it. Hub In, Hub Out, is the first project put on by Project St Thomas, the community centre set up by the town’s St Norbert’s Catholic Church.That came about after the church bought ...

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New fashion brand inspired by autism

A Spalding man has launched his own clothing brand inspired by his autism. Callum Brazzo has launched Aut Coutre online which is aiming to be a ‘fashion and lifestyle brand that celebrates neurodiversity’.The 31-year-old says he was inspired to do this after being after being stuck in a queue at a coffee shop.“That may seem uneventful to some, but for ...

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Another profit issue for homes

Another property developer is claiming there’s not enough profit to provide affordable homes on a new development in South Holland. A report sent to South Holland District Council says D&R Homes cannot offer the required seven homes from a development of 38 in Gosberton.A similar report, created by the same specialist company based in Exeter, was sent to the council ...

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New president for hospital charity

A former councillor has stepped into a charity role previously held by the late Angela Newton. Christine Lawton has been made the president of the Friends of Johnson Hospital.Steve Weatherly-Barton, chairman and chaplain of the Friends of Johnson Community Hospital, said: “When we learned of the death of Coun Angela Newton, who had played such a significant role as chairman, ...

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Meeting to discuss Christmas in Holbeach

Holbeach Parish Council is having a public meeting next week to discuss its Christmas celebrations. Members of the public, businesses and those looking to get involved are invited to attend event at Holbeach Methodist Church, 5.30pm on Wednesday, July 12.Previous festivals will be discussed and ideas heard on how to ensure the next one is better for the whole of ...

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New president for Rotary

Diana Ridpath is the new president of the Rotary Club of Spalding and Welland. She officially took over the role from Barry Elliott following a handover evening at The Woodlands hotel last week.She also named Sarah Chalcraft as her president elect for next year.A spokesman for the club said: “Barry Elliott has completed an excellent year as President, during which ...

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GALLERY – Fun and laughter at Year 13 leavers’ ball

A fabulous evening of fun, laughter and dancing was the perfect send-off for Spalding High School’s Year 13 students. The students got together at Spalding’s Springfields Events Centre for their official leavers’ ball on Friday night.They arrived at the venue, dressed in their best, in a variety of amazing cars and other vehicles.Fran Haunch, Head of Sixth Form, said: “What ...

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Olympian sprints into school

Britain’s third fastest athlete ever joined Spalding Parish Day School pupils recently. James Dasalou’s run of 9.91secs in the 100m in 2013 was the second quickest ever behind Linford Christie until Zharnell Hughes broke the country’s record last week with a run of 9.83secs.The 2012 Olympian popped into the school partly after it had raised £1,380 to support future athletes.He ...

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The £264m cost of substance misuse

Tackling substance misuse costs Lincolnshire services a staggering £264 million each year, new reports have revealed. This includes the demands placed on health, social care, prison, law enforcement and emergency services, writes Local Democracy Reporter, Daniel Jaines.Around 7,000 people are currently estimated to be dependent on alcohol misuse, while just under 4,000 are thought to be dependent on opiates or ...

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Local charity’s international help

A local charity is going international with its latest campaign as it looks to help parents with babies in a war zone. Ella’s Project, set up by Mark Le Sage and named after his daughter, has teamed up with Boxes of Hope and Lincolnshire County Council’s Children’s Services, and is looking for donations of powdered baby formula, baby wipes and ...

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Smell is ‘algae not sewage’

A complaint over sewage is plants breaking down, the Environment Agency has said. A member of the public who wished to remain anonymous contacted The Voice saying they’d come across sewage in the River Welland at Moulton Marsh last month.“It was not nice,” they said.“That is not algae breakdown, I have a natural pond I see it every day in ...

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Is it you with the winning ticket?

A South Holland resident could be sitting on a £10,000 a month income thanks to the National Lottery. A ticket for the Set for Life draw on June was bought somewhere in the area and has yet to be claimed.So it’s time to check pockets, wallets and down the back of the sofa just in case the winning ticket is ...

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GALLERY – Holbeach steps back in time

Holbeach Medieval Festival made a triumphant return at the weekend with people flocking to enjoy the fun. Organised by Coun Tracey Carter, the free event held at Carter’s Park, saw re-enactors, displays, falconers, stalls, performers and lots more, entertaining the crowds.

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