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Acclaimed conductor gets Crowland primary school pupils in fine voice

South View Community Primary School in Crowland had singing workshops with Young Voices principal conductor David Lawrence. It followed the school’s annual trip to the O2 in London to take part in the Young Voices concert. Mr Lawrence is an internationally acclaimed choral conductor who has led the London Symphony Orchestra. More than 200 children from South View’s Key Stage ...

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Rotary Club’s efforts bear fruit in Spalding churchyard

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 ...

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Bake sale for autism awareness by ‘Mascot Pete’ (9) at Tulips’ match

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 ...

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Picture this competition at Holbeach cemetery

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 ...

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Hat-trick of Open Arts wins for Spalding painter Dina

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 ...

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Chosen’s £2,000 for training centre

Chosen Charity has donated £2,000 to First Steps Vocational Training Centre in Boston, which offers alternative education. It will go towards six new computer towers in a suite which all students access for their BTEC IT studies. Iris Boland, joint manager/treasurer of the Holbeach shop, said: “We wish all the students good luck for their future success.” Iris also thanks Jeremy ...

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Bakkavor staff’s £1,000 for blood bikes

Bakkavor office workers in Spalding have presented £1,000 to Lincolnshire Emergency Blood Bikes Service (LEBBS), their chosen charity for 2016. Bakkavor’s Group Services employees nominate charities that have made a personal difference to their own families and are close to their heart. The amount was raised through various activities including quizzes, sporting sweepstakes and Christmas lunches. Blood bikes provide an ...

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Men’s Shed South Holland – a place to socialise

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 ...

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Spalding Fulney WI members’ genie-ous rendition of Aladdin

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 ...

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Chance to join or hear church choir’s rendition of Crucifixion

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 ...

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Twinning group’s 60th birthday celebrations

South Holland’s town twinning group is gearing up for major celebrations to mark its 60th anniversary next year.     The Jumelage Group was formed in 1958 to create links with Spalding’s twin town of Sezanne in France.   Members of the twinning group make bi-annual visits and stay with French families in their homes, experiencing the culture and lifestyles ...

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Many chip in for new minibus for The Spalding Special Schools

Pupils at The Spalding Special Schools are getting around in a new minibus thanks to support from Lord’s Taverners and Lady Taverners and 13 South Holland district councillors. The Garth School and The Priory School, which cater for children with complex needs between the ages of 3 to 19, match-funded the wheelchair accessible minibus with £28,000. The Lord’s Taverner’s minibus ...

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Outstanding lots at Rotary Club’s charity Two Lips ball

The Rotary Club of Spalding and Welland is holding its fifth annual Two Lips charity ball at Springfields on Saturday, March 18.     The event will feature top tribute band The Driftars together with a disco, three-course meal, auction, raffle and gift tree.   The popular auction this year will have several outstanding lots, including two tickets for the ...

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COLUMN: Free sporting activities taster in Spalding

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 ...

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Amazing adventure to support a charity close to Chris’ heart

A Spalding man who spent nearly a quarter-of-a-century in the Royal Air Force has just completed an amazing adventure for the Help for Heroes charity.     Chris Heeley, of Leiden Fields, spent ten days in Burma trekking across the South East Asian country to raise funds for the charity.   The 66-year-old is hoping his efforts will break the ...

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Half-day workshop in Spalding on managing volunteers

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 ...

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Twin sisters’ fundraising for Boston Breast Unit

Events organised at their homes by twin sisters Diane Tilley and Elaine Ladds raised £855 for Boston Breast Unit at Pilgrim Hospital. Diane and her friends raised £565 with a coffee morning in Westminster Drive, Spalding, and Elaine made £290 through craft days at her bungalow in Fosdyke. They said: “We wanted to raise the money in memory of our late ...

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Auction at Spalding Market to support RNLI at Skegness

South Holland residents are being encouraged to support a charity auction at Spalding Market on Saturday, April 4. It will raise funds for the RNLI service at Skegness. Organiser Justin Grimshaw, of Pendragon Antiques, who will be assisted by M&A Auctions, says there are no limits to what type of goods can be entered – but they must be regarded ...

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Marvel at local photographers’ talent in Spalding exhibition

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 ...

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Jenny and Seamus are first two winners at South Holland Open Arts 2017

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 ...

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