Community

There’s no reason to be bored at Spalding’s Johnson Community Hospital. The Friends group has presented a range of toys to staff. Money for the toys came from Spalding Lions and a Christmas market in the hospital foyer.“The impact the toys will have for the children will be huge,” said Danielle Holton, clinical team lead at the hospital.Group chairman Steve ...

Young fundraiser Lewy Royle-Hutson has completed his sponsored cycle ride to raise money for a football club. He completed a total of 5.4 miles in just 50 minutes to boost the coffers of his club, Spalding Under-6s.His parents, Ellis and Brett, and big brother Theo (10), cycled alongside him to keep the big-hearted five-year-old motivated.The group was met at the ...

More than 250 Easter eggs were donated by generous South Holland residents to those who might otherwise not receive one, following an appeal by a local charity. Ella’s Project teamed up with Nationwide’s Spalding branch as members of the public were asked to donate eggs.They were passed on to social services to be handed out to children from disadvantaged backgrounds.Rebecca ...

A ‘one-stop shop’ for veterans to highlight what services are available is being held in Spalding next week. More than 20 organisations will be at the South Holland Centre on Wednesday, April 26 from 10am to 2pm.They will be offering practical help and advice on how to cope with the cost-of-living crisis, benefits, mental and physical support as well as ...

Fantastic photos have been flooding in to help brighten-up the walls of Spalding’s Johnson Hospital Tulip Suite. Staff appealed through our paper for photographers to send in their shots of the lovely countryside that surrounds the town and it didn’t take long for pictures to arrive.There were 87 amazing images submitted in total and the top 16 able to be ...

Spalding is getting ready to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III. The Bank Holiday weekend around the 11am ceremony on Saturday, May 6 will see a host of festivities in the town centre and Ayscoughfee Gardens.A spokesman for South Holland District Council, said: “Our Communities team and Spalding Town Forum has a jam-packed weekend planned for residents to enjoy, ...

St Bartholomew’s Church in West Pinchbeck is launching its flower festival next week. The church will be open from Wednesday, April 26 to Monday, May 1 from 10am to 4.30pm.As well as the spectacular flower displays created by the community there will be stalls and refreshments available.A special Flower Festival Praise service will also take place at 7pm on Friday, ...

Over 100 children took part in an Easter egg hunt organised by Holbeach Parish Council. They searched the town for letters that spelt three words and once they had collected the letters, received sweets.Chairman Sophie Hutchinson said: “We had over 100 children take part, and it was lovely to see the town so busy! We also had stalls from Pink ...

Pinchbeck hosted a very special parade at the weekend for the rededication of the village’s war memorial. A pipe and drum band joined members of the Royal British Legion and Lincolnshire’s Lord Lieutenant Toby Dennis for the event.The parade was the county’s annual rededication by the RBL, and marked a clean start for the war memorial.The parish council recently funded ...

Children flocked to Fleet for an Easter egg hunt on Saturday. The event put on by the group Fleet Responders saw 42 children and their parents go along.The group was set up by Eddie McNally, Leslie Hilliam and Eileen Gilliatt.A spokesman for the club said: “Not only was it a fabulous event but four new junior responders are about to ...

A local support group is holding a coffee morning as part of Parkinson’s Awareness Week. The Spalding and District branch of Parkinson’s UK is putting on the event at Pinchbeck Village Hall on Thursday, April 20, 10am to 12pm.They’ve organised it in response to the number of people newly diagnosed with the condition in the district, coupled with a NHS ...

A Spalding choir is urging the district to help it ‘Sing for the King’. Spalding Community Choir have written a song of that title and they want everyone to get involved with singing it.Musical director Zeph Churchill has written Sing for the King along with pianist Jack Wheatley to commemorate the coronation.Members of the public of all ages are welcome ...

A kind-hearted South Holland plumber is offering to fit a new gas boiler for a person or family who is struggling with the cost of living rise. Symon Watson, of Long Sutton, has been a plumber since leaving school and knows that many people are finding the cost of living hard at the moment.“We go into a lot of homes ...

A 16-year-old air cadet has landed the top role for the Spalding Flower Parade. Star Perry was voted the Ambassador for the event returning on Saturday, May 13 by a panel of judges after a ceremony.As well as being atop of one of the major floats on the day, the Boston College student from Weston Hills will be attending events ...

A young footballer is raising money for his club with a sponsored bike ride. Lewy Royle-Hutson is five years old and a keen member of the Spalding under-six team. He is cycling more than five miles next week to help buy equipment for the club. Manager Albie Parker said he was very proud of the youngster who has already raised ...

A new group has been launched in Holbeach to get people growing and socialising. Growing Well Together will launch at the Holbeach Hub on Thursday, April 20 from 2pm to 4pm.A spokesman said: “They will provide residents with the tools and knowledge they need to grow their crops, and in return, the community can come together to share their produce ...

Spalding Grammar School has netted a new dug out for its football pitches thanks to a local firm. CG Godfrey Ltd has built the new feature next to the main football pitch. The dugout was officially unveiled this week by the company’s Karl Royce, and representatives of the senior football’s captaincy team. 1st XI captain Kian Weetman, was joined by ...

A 15-year-old from Pinchbeck has become the first Girl Guide from the Spalding district to win a Gold award. Florence Sweetland from 1st Pinchbeck (St Mary) Guides has been presented with her Gold award.To celebrate the Guide unit went for a meal at Shanghai Garden in Spalding.While there, Florence was presented with her award by Spalding District Commissioner Carole Baker.As ...

A local firm has been raising money and awareness of epilepsy. Steadfast Training last week got involved with the Epilepsy Society’s worldwide Purple Day (March 26) by wearing the colour to work. It was created in 2008 by Cassidy Megan, a young girl from Canada, who has epilepsy and wanted to get people talking about the condition. She decided to ...

Students have helped raise money for a local hospital after creating wooden items to sell. Construction teacher at the University Academy Holbeach, Darren Morris, presented a cheque for £312 to Holbeach Hospital. “The idea was that students got a chance to experience making joinery items for potential clients, while using the knowledge and skills gained in the three months or ...