Author Archives: Tom Cassidy

Taylors made to be together

A Pinchbeck couple celebrated 70 years of wedded bliss together last Tuesday. John (96) and Eve (94) Taylor met just after World War Two at a demob party at a pub in Sheerness. During the war John was a leading aircraftsman with the RAF and Eve aircraftsman two with the WRAF. They married in 1948 in the village of Walkington ...

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Holbeach road crossing is ‘more dangerous than ever’

A Holbeach campaigner has said recent adjustments have made crossing the A17 more dangerous than ever. In 2016, a petition organised by Paula Hayes raised more than 800 signatures and was presented to Lincolnshire County Council. The petition, which had the backing of John Hayes MP, called for better crossing provisions on the A17 but changes made during the recent ...

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Firefighters make a splash for charity

Local fire crews have been hosing down cars for charity. Those at Spalding station collected money for Lincoln based colleague Stefan Hawcroft who is raising funds for treatment for an inoperable brain tumour. Thanks to the donations and those that helped out they raised a brilliant £1,150. A spokesman said: “A massive thank you to everyone. We’re so humbled by ...

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End of UKIP party in South Holland

The South Holland and the Deepings branch of UKIP has shut-up shop. The branch was unhappy with the national leadership since the EU referendum and folded at a meeting on Monday evening. Two members of South Holland District Council were elected on the UKIP ticket at the time of the last local elections. Paul Foyster is becoming an independent member ...

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Concerns over council economic development outsourcing

Concerns have been raised over a proposal to let a Peterborough City Council body oversee economic development in the area. South Holland District Council’s cabinet decided to discuss its proposal to outsource its economic development services to Opportunity Peterborough behind closed doors at its meeting on Tuesday after councillors expressed concerns. The authority currently has an Inward Investment team that ...

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Help for Holbeach hospital thanks to bingo

A full house helped raise over £900 for charity at a specially arranged bingo afternoon. Trevor and Teresa Gibbons put the event on at the Holbeach Women’s Institute Hall to raise money for the Holbeach and East Elloe Hospital on Saturday March 10. Thanks to the fantastic prize donations and raffle, a brilliant £928.30 was raised for the hospital. Rebecca ...

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Police double lock security tips for cyclists

Spalding police officers are reminding cyclists of the importance of bike security. They are recommending a double-lock with a D-lock and a cable lock adding extra layers of security. Officers also suggest cyclists change the bay used so there is no regular pattern to bikes being left. If possible, use an area with lights and CCTV. On April 6, the ...

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Gosberton and Quadring Good Neighbour Scheme’s boost

A group set up to help those in need in Gosberton and Quadring is set to launch at the end of the month after a donation from the Co-op. Gosberton and Quadring Good Neighbour Scheme, which after months of preparation is set to serve the area and has been given £500 from the fundraising total. Through Lincolnshire Co-op’s Community Champions ...

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Council writes–off £132,000 in unpaid debts

South Holland District Council has written-off debts of more than £132,000. The total cost to the authority is £56,164 and the vast majority of the money was owned by businesses which had become insolvent. “All methods of recovery are considered and pursued in line with legislative provision, before making the decision to write off,” said a report which went before ...

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Spalding society enjoys two-colour watercolour display

Stephen Martyn is the latest artist to pass on his expertise to the Spalding Arts and Crafts Society. The Norfolk based painter provided a display of watercolours at the groups recent March meeting at Pinchbeck Village Hall. He used just two colours to create the picture of Cley Mill in Norfolk – French ultramarine blue and brown madder. A full ...

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All aboard the Spalding water taxi for 2018

It’s that time of the year again – the Spalding Water Taxi sets sail for the 2018 season on Good Friday (March 29). The link between the town centre and Springfields has its first journey at 11am tomorrow and it will continue every day throughout the summer until the end of September. Last year the not-for-profit organisation ferried over 10,000 ...

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West Pinchbeck man has spent half his life helping his community

The 90-year-old who has helped those with learning difficulties in the area for the last 45 years has vowed to keep going after celebrating his birthday with the people he helps. The Spalding Gateway Club’s meeting on Friday, March 16 coincided with founder Maurice Chappell’s landmark birthday. And to celebrate the group had cake and put on a spread for ...

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Flower power that will inspire the senses in new Spalding garden

A garden designed to inspire the senses of dementia patients is being created in Spalding. Work has already begun on the Cedar Falls Community Garden Project. It will be based at Cedar Fall care village in Spalding through a sponsorship by its owners Tanglewood Care Homes, Living Through Landscapes, Thrive, Groundworks, Tesco and Homebase. The garden is set to include ...

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South Holland Centre’s Easter fun schedule

Easter holidays are here and the South Holland Centre has a packed schedule of entertainment across the whole two weeks. Entertainment on offer includes films and a show. First up is Early Man, starting today (March 28) and running until April 5. Early Man is the latest film from Bristol-based studio Aardman Animations, best known for their lovable creations, Wallace ...

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Ban for drink-driver who churned up lawn with car

A Deeping St Nicholas man who churned up a lawn with his car had been drinking beer and spirits while watching rugby at a friend’s house, a court has heard. Daniel Lee Beeken (39) of Campain’s Lane, Deeping St Nicholas admitted driving with excess alcohol and causing damage to a lawn and garden, when he appeared at Boston Magistrates Court. ...

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Overhaul of Spalding’s ‘tatty and tired’ leisure facilities on the cards?

A total overhaul of South Holland’s ageing leisure facilities could be on the way. A planned examination of the district council’s leisure facilities could see an overhaul of provisions to bring them up to date with modern demands. South Holland District Council, which owns the Castle Sports Complex and Swimming Pool in Spalding and Peele Leisure Centre in Long Sutton, ...

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Attempted robbery arrest in Spalding

A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an attempted robbery in Spalding on Sunday, March 11. It followed an incident in Station Road, Spalding at around 2.10pm. A member of the public who witnessed a man police were after head down Station Approach at the time, said: “Police were threatening to use their Tasers on the man, but ...

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Extra police hand out fines in Spalding town centre operation

Extra police were drafted into Spalding town centre on Tuesday, March 13 for a day of handing on the spot fines to offenders. Cyclists not dismounting or not using lights were particularly targeted for hefty on the spot fines. Officers also handed out penalties for other offences they saw. Inspector Gareth Boxall of Spalding Police, said: “Cycling without lights is ...

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Boys attacked in Pinchbeck alley

Lincolnshire Police said they are investigating a report of two young boys being assaulted in an alleyway in Pinchbeck. The incident was reported at 9.52pm on Monday night (March 12) and took place off Fennell Road. A police spokesman said so far no arrests or charges have been made. Police have asked anyone with any information to get in touch, ...

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Council vows to improve waste disposal

South Holland was the worst performing area in Lincolnshire for recycling and composting household waste in 2016/17. Figures presented to the meeting of the Lincolnshire Waste Management Partnership indicate that South Holland District Council recycled and composted 28.3 per cent of household waste it collected in the last financial year. The next lowest authority was City of Lincoln with 36.2 ...

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