Community

Friendship group launches

Two ladies have set up a social group in Spalding for people who might like some company. Abigail Ferrell and Claire Perry have created the Spalding Friends Group.A Facebook page has been set up and the pair put on events where those on the group can attend.They’ve already been out for a meal at The Kitchen in Spalding and enjoyed ...

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Day had the plough factor

Over 40 people dug deep in a bid for victory at Spalding Young Farmers’ annual Tractor Working Day. Richard Chatterton came out on top in the competition at Fold Lane in Moulton.His ploughing was judged the best ahead of Kevin Pearsall and Russell Nichol.There was also a barbecue and a host of games.A spokesman for Spalding Young Farmers said: “We ...

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Raising cash for prostate charity

A group of friends who all grew up in a South Holland village raised money for charity. Pinchbeck Village Hall hosted an evening of entertainment to boost the coffers of a charity supporting those with prostate cancer.The women organised the event after having family ties to people with the condition.Organisers (pictured above from left) Annie Ironmonger, Gloria Philips, Jane Major, ...

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Sutton sign’s spruce up

The sign in Sutton St James has been given a spruce up thanks to a local charity and councillor. The Long Sutton’s Men Shed carried out the refurbishment work funded by district councillor Laura Eldridge’s ward budget.When restoring the sign, which depicts the village church and the Butter Cross, the Men’s Shed put inside a USB containing pictures of the ...

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Community’s tribute to fallen

Crowland Abbey is set for Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday after a 20ft poppy drape was placed on the historic building. The community has come together to make the eye-catching installation over the last few months.It was then put up at the weekend to create a cascade on the building.Project manager Judy Smith said: “Since January around 100 residents of ...

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Volunteers step up to wonderland

A dozen volunteers have been helping get ready for the Christmas Winter Wonderland. The fundraiser for the Spalding Flower Parade, which is being held at the Castle Sports Complex on Saturday, November 11, has seen a host of local people donate decorations.And the volunteers have been getting them ready to decorate the 60 stalls and Santa’s grotto.Organiser Steve Timewell says ...

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New group in Holbeach

A new group has been launched to put on events around Holbeach. Holbeach Community First recently held its first meeting and is being headed by Stephen Johnson.A spokesman said: “Holbeach Community First is a new group that’s formed to provide events and community initiatives in Holbeach and the surrounding villages for the benefit of the local communities.“Stephen Johnson is heading ...

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Johnson Hospital to benefit as Springfields launches ‘biggest and best’ fireworks show

Tickets are now available for what Springfields says will be its biggest and best fireworks display yet, all in aid of Spalding’s Johnson Hospital. The annual spectacular returns on Thursday November 2, providing an unforgettable night of expert-choreographed fireworks and lights over the shopping outlet’s Festival Gardens. “This year’s performance celebrates 75 years of the NHS with spectacular music and ...

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Plea to Armed Forces family

Former and current army personnel and their families are being urged to come forward for a remembrance event in Fleet Hargate. Harold Payne says this year’s remembrance event, which is set to include a poppy drop as well as live entertainment at his Anglia Motel, will be his last.He’s calling on veterans, current serving personnel and their families to come ...

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Veteran Doug laid to rest

Hundreds attended as a campaigner for Britain’s nuclear veterans was laid to rest. Moulton’s Douglas Hern was among those sat on a Christmas Island beach in 1957 to watch a nuclear bomb exploded 19 miles away as part of tests.He was the driving force behind the British Nuclear Test Veterans’ Association and has campaigned for compensation and medals for estimated ...

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Raising bread for charities

A baker has pledged to deliver bread for local charities throughout the winter. David Wood Baking Ltd at Fulney is working with The Rightside Trust and Ella’s Project charities, of which Mark Le Sage is a part.It will go to a host of different charities both work with.Mark said: “I’m pleased and proud that the local commercial bakers has agreed ...

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Session for World Mental Health Day

A special mental health walk-in session is being held at a Spalding shop next week. Community Mind Matters, a group set up by Vanessa Browning to improve mental health in Spalding, will be in Hughes Electrical in Spalding from 10am to 4pm on World Mental Health Day, Tuesday October 10.“I’ll be there for people to pop in and say hello ...

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Centre’s country gig raises a song

A country gig has raised £1,158 for Multiple Sclerosis Research. David Barfoot and Jack Fennelow (pictured above) put on the gig at The Elizabethan Centre in Whaplode Drove in August.David said: “Many thanks to all that attended and donated to the recent successful country music afternoon.“In total £1,158 was raised which will be donated to Multiple Sclerosis Research.“Thanks also goes ...

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Village library to open on Saturday morning

Pinchbeck Library has announced it is to open from 10am to 12pm on the first Saturday of each month. The volunteer led facility at the village’s Community Hub on Knight Street is currently open 10am to 1pm Tuesday and Thursday as well as 2pm to 4pm on a Wednesday.Now it’s also going to open on the Saturday morning, but only ...

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Plenty of love for new courts

A host of people had an ace time as the recently renovated new tennis courts at Ayscgouhfee Hall were opened on Saturday (September 23). Leading wheelchair tennis player Abbie Breakwell was on hard to help open the courts and pass on some coaching tips.It follows a £120,000 renovation, with £100,000 coming from the UK Government and LTA Tennis Foundation, supported ...

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Volunteer’s first Parkrun aged 80

A Crowland man celebrated his 80th birthday by running the Parkrun he’s volunteered at for years for the first time. Tony Harker has volunteered at the Snowden Field Parkrun on 70 occasions, but finally ran it last Saturday on his birthday.And with two volunteers Simon Eldridge and Fran Carlin celebrating their 100th times of volunteering, to mark the celebrations runners ...

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Smart Cabs come to rescue Brownies

Spalding Brownies have thanked a taxi firm that stepped in to drive them to an event. Smart Cabs came to their rescue to attend a special county event in Boston.Their district commissioner Carole Baker managed to raise some funds from a crowd funding page but after an article in The Voice the taxi firm very kindly offered to help the ...

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Bid to boost school’s playground

A bid to renovate a school’s playground has begun with pupils, staff and parents looking to raise £50,000. The Friends of Pinchbeck East Primary Academy is looking to improve the area.It’s started by getting hands-on, spending last weekend building planters in the Key Stage One playground.But the group has impressive plans and is looking to hear from businesses and individuals ...

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Blooming marvellous gesture

A long-standing flower club has raised £900 for palliative care at Spalding’s Johnson Hospital. The majority of the money was raised at Saracen’s Head Flower Club’s annual charity China Tea Party on September 5.The evening commenced with tea, which was supplied by the flower club ladies, followed by a flower demonstration by Ann Purts who created five wonderful arrangements.Following the ...

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Fitness marathon a success

A fitness instructor’s marathon class has raised £1,716 for a mental health charity. Helen Lea, of Whaplode Drove, put on the part Clubbercize, part Zumba session at the Holbeach Community Centre on September 16.There were 48 people who took part for an hour and 45 minutes.And together with a raffle and various games they raised the brilliant figure for Papyrus, ...

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