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Sessions encouraging people to get active are back this summer. The first Activate was held at Weston Playing Field last Wednesday and it proved a success.Alongside the gymnastics, wall climbing and numerous sports and games, there was also the chance to get creative and take a peek at nature.Alison White, of the South Holland District Council Communities Team, said: “It ...

An outdoor cinema and tug-of-war are being organised to raise money for charity. Both events are raising money for Blood Cancer UK and Mencap, charities chosen by South Holland District Council leader Andrew Woolf.The tug of war is part of the Give It A Go day to be held at the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field in Spalding on Sunday.“It’s ...

Hardcore South Holland festival-goers pulled on their wellies and didn’t let the rain spoil the fun at this year’s Holbeach Music and Beer Festival. Pallets and straw were called into action underfoot as the wet weather arrived on Saturday and created muddy conditions for visitors and stall-holders.But Sunday saw a change of weather and the crowds were able to enjoy ...

The bid to bring the remains of Matthew Flinders home, plus two projects for Spalding, are among those to benefit from the latest round of community funding. All three have been awarded grants as part of the UK Prosperity Shared Fund.How much each gets has not been revealed, but the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership, of which South Holland ...

A delegation from the Spalding Flower Parade 2023 is heading to Jersey next week to represent the town in the Channel Island’s own celebration. Ambassador Star Perry and deputy Holly Kendricks, alongside parade organiser Steve Timewell, are among those attending the Jersey Battle of Flowers on August 11 and 12.The cost of the trip is being covered by funds from ...

A call is going out to creative South Holland residents. A ‘hub of artistic inspiration’ is being created by Callum Brazzo (31), who has recently launched a clothing brand inspired by his own autism.Now he is inviting other creative people to join a new Facebook page he created called Spalding: Inspired.“The lifeblood for me has always been my creative outlets ...

Thousands have been raised for a road safety charity to mark what would have been a Whaplode Drove woman’s 21st birthday. On July 23, the day after would have been her friend Amy Cooper’s birthday Abby Wright from Holbeach took on the jump for RoadPeace. Amy died after being knocked from her motorcycle by a disqualified driver in November last ...

Golfers have helped regulars at a Spalding pub raise over £1,500 for charity. The “Inkey” Memorial Golf Day was held by Lincoln Arms regulars at Gedney Hill Golf Course recently in memory of Paul Inkley.Eddie Rhodes won the tournament which raised £1,550 to make it £8,675 over its six years of running.Organiser Steve Smith said: “Thanks to everyone. It was ...

Teddy bears of all shapes and sizes could be found at a popular picnic in Spalding at the weekend. Ayscoughfee Gardens was packed with everyone’s favourite soft toy to help raise money for next year’s Flower Parade.The parade’s Deputy Ambassador Holly Kendrick was on hand to help judge the bears.An array of traditional games were part of the fun in ...

A Spalding man is to join work colleagues in jumping from a plane. Tom Gosling who works for Hughes Electrical will be sky diving over Beccles in Suffolk on August 26.It’s all in aid of The Benjamin Foundation, which provides support for the homeless and young people around East Anglia.Hughes has regularly raised money for the charity with senior manager ...

Pupils from schools across South Holland have been rewarded for their determination and perseverance thanks to Spalding Lions. Every year during the last week of school term, members of Spalding Lions Club make presentations in local primary schools.The prize, a certificate and a gift token, is awarded, as chosen by their teacher/head of school, to recognise determination and perseverance of ...

Young traders and performers are being encouraged to get involved with The Teenage Market when it comes to Spalding and Crowland soon. The Teenage Market is a fast-growing nationwide initiative set up by teenage brothers Joe and Tom Barratt in Stockport, aiming to transform town and city centres across the country, utilising the creativity of young people.Teenagers can apply to ...

The Spalding Lions have donated £200 to a Spalding institution. A spokesman for the club said: “Members voted to present The Friends of Chain Bridge Forge with a donation to help them to continue with their aim of preserving the site as a living museum.“Lions Julie Grant and Trevor Gilliatt presented Geoff Taylor and Ryan Atkin with a cheque to ...

A Saracen’s Head swimmer has swum the equivalent of the English Channel. Harriet Tuckett completed 44 miles (2,900 lengths) of the Castle Sports Swimming Pool to raise money in aid of Diabetes UK.The feat had to be done over 12 weeks so Harriet swam two miles every other day.“I love swimming and I grew up in Spain, so I have ...

A scheme set up around the time of the pandemic has closed for good. Members of The Spalding and Pinchbeck Good Neighbour scheme have decided to wind-up the charity.A recent annual meeting was told a lack of volunteers and service-users meant the scheme could close.It had helped members of the community who needed support ranging from chores to posting letters ...

A school’s entrance has been given a spruce up thanks to volunteers who work at a Pinchbeck food manufacturer. St Mary’s School in Weston has been given some much needed improvements by staff from the Woodhead Bros (Morrison’s) site in Brunel Road.Tina Ellis, the Community Champion at Woodhead’s, said: “The school asked for our help earlier in the year, as ...

The East Midlands In Bloom judges visited Long Sutton last week. John Constable and Emma Schofield were escorted on their tour of the town by Bloom members Christine Palacio-White and Kay Jenkinson.A spokesman for Long Sutton In Bloom said: “The judges were full of admiration for the town centre and the support that is obviously given by the town’s traders.“Another ...

Pupils from three local schools visited the factory that makes poppies recently. Holbeach Primary Academy, Holbeach Bank Academy and William Stukeley Primary School travelled to The Poppy Factory in Surrey following the invitation from Alan Sheppard, the chairman of the Holbeach Branch of the Royal British Legion.The children made poppies, learned the history behind the symbol and visited the factory ...

If you go down to Ayscoughfee on Sunday you’ll find the first official fundraiser for the Spalding Flower Parade 2024. A Teddy Bear’s Picnic is taking place from 11am to 4pm.As well as a host of stalls and games there will be entertainment from Holbeach Town Band and the Spalding Ukulele Orchestra.Entry is free but you must take a bear. ...

Classic cars of all shapes and sizes attracted crowds to the Holbeach classic and modified car and bike show at the weekend. A last-minute change of venue proved no deterrent to visitors who enjoyed entries from classic Capris to modified Minis at The Lawns and Lakes Camping centre in Fleet Hargate.The original venue of Holbeach Academy had to be changed ...