Events

Spalding Parish Church grounds have a definite look of spring about them thanks to the efforts of The Rotary Club of South Holland. St Mary and St Nicolas Church has a ring of purple crocus outside the west door. Five thousand crocus bulbs were planted by members of the Rotary Club of South Holland on World Polio Day in October ...

A challenge has been set for people to get behind nine-year-old Peter Bailey who will be running a bake sale to help others with autism at this weekend’s Spalding United match. Dedicated supporter Peter, a pupil at Gosberton House Academy, which caters particularly for those on the autistic spectrum, has earned himself the moniker Mascot Pete after last year selling ...

The latest venture by Holbeach Cemetery Chapels Trust to engage the local community in discovering and exploring an important heritage site is a photography competition. The theme is “Holbeach Cemetery – the chapels and their environment” and entry is free. There are three age groups – 5-11 years; 12-17 years; 18 years and over. The winner of each category will ...

Dina Perejogina has won the public vote trophy at South Holland Open Arts contest for a third time. Her painting ‘Stag Presence’ was the top choice of visitors to the exhibition at the South Holland Centre earlier this month. Dina, who lives in Spalding and specialises in paintings of animals, also won in 2014 and last year. She said: “I ...

Individuals are being invited to get involved in a new project designed to create a community shed where they can get together, socialise and share skills. The new Men’s Shed South Holland project seeks to create a shared space to work on individual or group projects in a friendly environment. The next meeting is on Friday, March 31, at 2pm ...

There was laughter and booing as the drama group of Spalding Fulney WI performed its third pantomime. Tickets for the two performances of Aladdin, directed by Ann Holness, sold out quickly, with young and old alike enjoying booing the wicked Abanazar and the funny antics of Widow Twankey and PC Flung Dung. Members of the cast were responsible for making ...

The choir of Holbeach Parish Church will be joined by singers from across the district to give a performance of the ever-popular Crucifixion by the Victorian composer John Stainer. Their performance will be enriched with the voices of two professional soloists – Howard Clinkard and Dominic Rose from Leeds Cathedral. David Shepherd, the organist at Boston Stump, will accompany the ...

by Karen Johnson – community development officer at South Holland District Council We would like to call out to all sports clubs and organisations in South Holland. We have a “Give it a Go!” taster event coming up on Sunday, April 2, 10.30am-3.30pm, on the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field, Spalding. We would encourage clubs interested to get in touch ...

Community groups can take part free in a workshop on Monday focused on managing volunteers with extra support needs. The workshop at South Holland District Council offices, in Priory Road, Spalding (1pm-4.30pm) is by Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service (LCVS). Ruth Copleston, LCVS senior community development officer, said: “This half-day workshop gives an introduction to managing volunteers with extra support ...

Spalding Photographic Society’s annual print exhibition is under way. About 50 superb images are adorning the walls of The Geest Gallery at Ayscoughfee Hall Museum until Thursday, March 30. The prints, which cover a wide range of subjects from wildlife to landscapes, include  submissions by beginners through to experienced photographers. The society, which meets monthly from September to April at ...

The first two winners in South Holland Open Arts 2017 have been announced. The best newcomer prize, sponsored by Riverbank Studios, went to Jenny Wood for her seascape painting View to Isle of Arran. The best photography award, sponsored by Shutter Hub, went to Seamus Bryans. Coun Gary Taylor, South Holland District Council’s portfolio holder for arts development, said: “I would like ...

Several roadsides in Spalding are looking much tidier thanks to a spring clean by Spotless Spalding and friends last Saturday. The group started near The Robin Hood pub in Bourne Road and covered Winsover Road, Green Lane and St Thomas’s Road, including behind a wall which is becoming known as a litter hotspot. Spotless Spalding founder Jack McLean, a South Holland ...

People living with dementia and their carers can meet others, get active and join in a range of activities at a short course of free sessions in Moulton. The ‘Keep Healthy, Keep Active’ sessions, offered by Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service (LCVS), may include activities such as quizzes, cooking, gardening, laughter yoga and seated exercise as appropriate. There will be ...

A singing extravaganza with a Welsh theme will be held in Pinchbeck on Wednesday (March 1) to mark St David’s Day. Anyone who enjoys a good old-fashioned sing is invited to the Big St David’s Day Sing (7pm start) where the church choir and soloists will be performing. Pinchbeck singer Jeff Woods (aka ‘Pavanotti), who lived in the Rhondda Valley ...

The popular Holbeach Horticultural Society is keen to welcome more members after celebrating its 20th anniversary. The group – which held its first meeting on January 9, 1997 – was the brainchild of Heather Beedle, aided by Betty Humphries and Ann Wellington among others. Whether a novice or experienced gardener, or just interested in seeing the beautiful efforts of others, ...

Individuals are being invited to get involved in a new project designed to create a community shed where they can get together, socialise and share skills. The new Men’s Shed South Holland project seeks to create a shared space to work on individual or group projects in a friendly environment. Heidi Haxeltine, of Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service, has been ...

Food manufacturer Bakkavor and Spalding health and wellbeing charity Tonic Health have teamed up again to promote healthy eating. The second educational workshop for schoolchildren aged from 5 to 12 focused on wraps and other nutritious alternatives to bread. It followed another successful workshop last month on the importance of fruit and salads for a healthy diet. These workshops are ...

Holbeach fundraiser Les Ward has scrapped his plans to put on a Christmas market and parade in the town this year. The 73-year-old blamed difficulties in getting approval for a road closure in High Street. Mr Ward said: “I’m finished with it. I had people willing to help me but I just felt there was no way forward with the ...

Popular Spalding covers band Zebra bid farewell to long-serving lead guitarist Phil Wright with an emotional gig at The Granary in Long Sutton last Saturday.(Jan 28) Lead singer Kev Arnold said: “It’s a sad day for us as we have all been friends for a long time but a new chapter in Zebra’s evolution.” The band will reveal the Gibson ...

Here’s a roll call of almost everybody involved in Crowland Amateur Dramatic Society’s forthcoming panto Jack and the Beanstalk. And as a tribute to society founder member and town dentist John Hartley, who died in November 2015, the show will use the script which he wrote 39 years ago. Producer John Munton – another founder member and now chairman of ...