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Win tickets to see Love Island stars at Truckfest event

Truckfest East is set to wow the crowds later this month – and we have two pairs of family tickets to give away for the extravanganza.   The event takes place at the Norfolk Showground over the weekend of August 19 and 20 and promises a fabulous family day out.   The trucking spectacular will see main arena action from ...

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Hive of activity for Capricorn Cottage

Work is well under way on a new purpose-built cafe in the grounds of Capricorn Cottages.   The new Hive Cafe will be officially opened later this month by Coun Rodney Grocock, chairman of South Holland District Council.   The 34-bed residential home for people with learning disabilities is providing the cafe for residents so they can enjoy a drink ...

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Gentleman’s Society wants your views about its future

A South Holland heritage organisation is seeking the views of the public to release its potential for the future.   Spalding Gentleman’s Society – which was founded in 1710 – is looking to make some changes to broaden its appeal to South Holland residents.   And, with the help of support from the Heritage Lottery Fund, members have launched an ...

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End of an era as Marion retires

It was the end of an era at St Bartholomew’s Primary School when pupils broke up last week with teaching assistant Marion Christian retiring.   Marion has been at the Pinchbeck school since 1988, but has now made the difficult decision to retire after 29 years in order to spend more time with her family.   Marion has worked across ...

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Nostalgic 1940s event is expecting another bumper attendance

A popular 1940s weekend that attracted more than 5,000 visitors last time is expecting another bumper crowd this year.   The era of World War Two, big bands and ration books will be spectacularly brought back to life at Ayscoughfee Hall Museum and Gardens.   Jointly organised by South Holland District Council and the Spalding Memorial Parade, this nostalgic annual ...

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Veterans and volunteers needed as Camaraderie Club opens its doors

A new club aimed at integrating veterans back into society is opening in Spalding.   The Camaraderie Club opens its doors for the first time on Friday, August 4, from 1pm-3pm at the Spalding Services and Social Club. The group has been set up on behalf of the Royal Voluntary Service and is looking for members and volunteers.   Project ...

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Bubble Rush run will raise hospice funds

A Spalding woman is hoping to raise hundreds of pounds for charity in memory of her dad who died earlier this year.   Claire-Emma Overton (37), and her five-year-old son Daniel join friends in the St Barnabas Hospice Bubble Rush on September 30.   Her father, Derek Hayward (65), of Swineshead, was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in February and died ...

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Perfect partnership sees Sainsbury’s help raise cash for charity

Staff and customers at Spalding Sainsbury’s branch have raised more than £5,000 following a successful charity of the year partnership.   The money raised will go to JDRF, the type one diabetes charity, after a number of in-store fundraising days.   Volunteers helped pack shopping bags, cycling club Velo-One Cycling undertook a cycle challenge, a tombola was held and customers ...

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Solicitor’s gruelling ride to raise cash for Macmillan charity

A Spalding solicitor is taking to the saddle to raise cash for a cancer charity by cycling from Land’s End to John O’ Groats.   Adrian Lazell is fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support and will be taking to the roads in September for his mammoth ride.   “We have all lost someone to cancer. We lost John Aitken, our senior ...

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Holbeach on song for In Bloom judges as Long Sutton target gold

Even the weather seemed to be backing Holbeach when the East Midlands in Bloom judges came to town.   And they were also serenaded by the town’s own Pavanotti who gave a free concert during last Thursday morning.   The operatic performer was outside the Aurora cafe to entertain visitors and residents alike.   It will be at least a ...

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Party time as crowds flock to enjoy Bakkavor bonanza

An action-packed weekend saw crowds flock to the annual Bakkavor Party in the Park at the Springfields Events Centre.   The two-day event was put on for all Bakkavor employees and their families with the general public attending the Saturday night music spectacular and Sunday fun day.   The annual Bakkavor’s Got Talent competition saw April Morgan win the £1,000 ...

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Strictly stars dance the night away at annual Johnson ball

Fundraisers who danced the night away with Strictly Come Dancing stars Anton du Beke and Erin Boag have collected almost £5,000 for the Johnson Community Hospital.   The pair were special guests at the annual Johnson Community Hospital Ball, which was held at Springfields Events and Conference Centre.   More than 600 guests were treated to a glittering performance from ...

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Volunteers needed to support recovery from domestic abuse

A charity that works to support survivors of domestic abuse is looking for volunteers to help.   SoLDAS (South Lincolnshire Domestic Abuse Service), operated by Boston Women’s Aid, works with men and women who have experienced abuse and their families in Boston and South Holland.   Its Moving On Together scheme is designed to recruit volunteers to give one to ...

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Awards salute achievements of Crowland youngsters

Youngsters in Crowland who have achieved something special in the past 12 months have been recognised at a special awards evening.   The Young Achievers Awards were started in 2002 by Crowland Parish Council to mark the Queens Jubilee at the suggestion of a parishioner Russ Prosser.   Nominations are invited for youngsters who live in the parish of Crowland ...

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Chernobyl children enjoy fun-packed day at Springfields

Children from Chernobyl enjoyed a gift-laden and fun-packed day out at Springfields Outlet Shopping in Spalding.   The youngsters received gifts and seeds from Springfields and various retailers around the centre.   They got new shoes and trainers from Clarks before having a fun-packed day in the gardens where they learned how to plant seeds, got their faces painted and ...

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Store staff and pupils keep Pinchbeck tidy

Colleagues from Blakemore Retail’s SPAR Pinchbeck store have teamed up with a village primary school to tidy up their local community.   A total of 18 volunteers from the Pinchbeck convenience store on Knight Street joined forces with 12 Year 6 pupils from Pinchbeck East C of E Primary School to litter pick in the areas surrounding the store and ...

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Party time as annual Bakkavor event aims to top charity total

Organisers of the annual Bakkavor Party in the Park are aiming to top last year’s massive charity fundraising total at this weekend’s event.   Last year £15,000 was donated to charities from the event which takes place on July 15 and 16 at Springfields Event Centre, Spalding.   All proceeds from Party in the Park ticket sales and the Sunday ...

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Pride in South Holland investment to carry on

Continued investment will be made into The Pride in South Holland project – a specific team of council officers charged with cleaning up district grot spots.   South Holland District Council invested £88,000 in the project last year, which focuses on clearing problem areas of things like overgrowth and litter.   Coun Roger Gambba-Jones, portfolio holder for environmental services, said: ...

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Record number visit Holbeach Food Fair

Record crowds enjoyed glorious summer weather for this year’s Holbeach Food Fair.   Around 2,000 people visited the showcase for local producers, suppliers and creators of fantastic foodstuff.   Everything from burgers to vodka toffee was on offer during the course of the fourth annual event.   Organiser Nick Worth said he was delighted with the turn-out.   The festival ...

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Garden project turns into reality at Wygate

Pupils at a Spalding primary school have been given the chance to grow their own plants, fruit and vegetables.   Children at Wygate Park Academy, in Witham Road, have also been gifted wheelbarrows, forks and watering cans so they can look after the garden.   It has been created by housebuilder Kier Living Eastern whose employees took time out of ...

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