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Whaplode bingo queen’s three little ducks for breast cancer unit

All the twos, £222 were presented to a hospital unit that looks after breast cancer patients recently following a charity bingo night. The regular bingo nights at Whaplode Village Hall continue to be successful and the Breast Cancer Care Unit at the Pilgrim Hospital in Boston was the grateful recipient following the last night on Friday, May 18. Organiser Phyllis ...

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New career for popular bobby

After nearly 30 years of service to the community a popular policeman is stepping away from the force. Jim Tyner (55) is leaving after a decorated career with Lincolnshire Police. The Spalding resident first joined the force as a volunteer special constable in the town in 1989. After becoming a full-time PC in 1992 he rose through the ranks becoming ...

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Take a peek at historic collection

The Spalding Gentlemen’s Society is again inviting the public to have a look around its impressive Broad Street based collection as it opens its door to the public for one afternoon. The 1710 founded society is having an Open Day this Sunday, June 17 between 2pm and 4.30pm. The group’s Heather Violett said: “Why not bring the family for a ...

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Pinchbeck village carnival weekend enjoys taste of summer

Pinchbeck Carnival was blessed with brilliant summer weather and plenty of people for its weekend of celebration. All photos by Ben Chapman. A record number of people attended the carnival parade which was led by the village’s Royalty float. Carnival Queen Sian Groves and Princesses Bella Parker and Sophie Bolton led the way and The Breaston Highlanders provided the music. ...

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Academy Trust says it will work on traffic around former post-16 centre

The chief executive of an academy trust says he understands the issues raised by residents during consultation for a new site in Spalding. The results of a consultation carried out with the Springwell Academy Trust have been published. The trust is likely to be opening a school for vulnerable young people in Matmore Gate at a former post-16 centre. “We ...

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Setback for pub campaigners

Campaigners hoping to save a village pub have had a set back after a bid to have it listed as a “community asset” was recommended to be refused. Gedney Dyke villagers are looking to re-open The Chequers which shut its doors on Christmas Eve last year after, what campaigners say, is around 200 years of pubs on the site and ...

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Events to mark National Carers Week

A series of events are to be held in the area to mark National Carers Week. This year’s national awareness week focuses on helping carers stay healthy and connected and there are three events scheduled through the week organised by the Lincolnshire Carers Service. The first is an awareness stand that’s heading to Spalding’s Market Place between 10am and 2pm ...

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Duo’s marathon nights in fight against breast cancer

A Spalding woman and her former colleague are stepping into the night on three marathon walks one of which is in Iceland. Pam Thompson, of Spalding, is joining former Bakkavor colleague Jenny Darroch, of Murrow, for the Moonwalks in Glasgow and Reykjavik in June where participants walk 26.2 miles through the night in aid of breast cancer research. They have ...

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Chosen buys a Tommy

Staff at Chosen Charity Shop in Holbeach have donated the £750 to purchase the Tommy silhouette statue to be placed by the graves of the World War I fallen in Holbeach Cemetery. When the trust made its initial pledge, it said if the cost of one statue was met, it would purchase as many additional statues as donations allow. To ...

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Pinchbeck set for carnival weekend of delight

Pinchbeck will be full of characters for a weekend of carnival fun. Children’s books is the theme for the year and there will be three days of community fun at the marquee on Rotten Row playing field. The annual bingo night kicks-off proceedings with eyes-down at 7pm. The parade will leave Wimberley Way at noon on Saturday and should arrive ...

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Rotary Club of Holbeach closes by recognising its community heroes

The Rotary Club of Holbeach is closing after 25 years of service to the community. But its members are determined the work it’s associated with, including Santa’s visits in December, will continue. The club went out with a bang with a special presentation evening on Tuesday, May 28 at Holbeach United FC marking its quarter of a century of supporting ...

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Purr-fect Open Day this Sunday

The purr-fect Sunday is being offered by The Lodge Cattery, which is having an open day on June 3. The Dozens Bank in Pinchbeck based business will be joined by the RSPCA East Lincolnshire branch and Spalding and District Cats Protection League for a day of fun, games and plenty of cats. All money raised at the event will be ...

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Cubs turn crime solvers in CSI: Holbeach

Forget CSI: Miami or CSI: NY, thanks to a police engagement exercise, a Cubs group made its very own CSI: Holbeach when they got stuck into forensics and investigated a staged crime scene. PSCO Naomi Newell said the children fully embraced the engagement exercise and learned about the crime investigation process and forensics. PCSO Newell said: “Previously we have done ...

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Cheers to great festival success

The Bank Holiday weather could hardly have been better for this year’s Spalding Beer Festival which saw great crowds. Organised by the town’s Round Table, the annual event attracted more than 4,000 visitors this year. There was plenty of choice for the ale-lovers and live music was also popular. Crazy golf, face painting and a bouncy castle were among attractions ...

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Spalding Carl skirts the Rat Race

A Spalding man has raised over a thousand pounds for charity after completing the Rat Race dressed in a tutu. Carl Repper completed the 20 mile challenge in Stamford that featured 200 obstacle in five hours 15 minutes. Every year the policeman looks to do something for charity and this year he chose Children with Cancer UK to be the ...

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Yoda yoga and lightsaber training for a top Jedi night in Long Sutton

There was no need for Solo efforts when the force was strong in Long Sutton for a Jedi event. As the latest Star Wars movie hits the big screen, youngsters in Long Sutton were polishing their lightsabre skills for a Train Like a Jedi evening. Organised as part of South Holland District Council’s SHout and About health campaign, there were ...

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Hats off to hats-on solicitors in Spalding

A Pinchbeck personal injury team dug out their wackiest hats for an awareness day. Last Friday, Brain Injury Association charity Headway encouraged the nation to don their silliest hats to raise awareness and funds for victims of brain injury. This year they had a regal theme in honour of last week’s royal wedding and participants had the opportunity to win ...

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Spalding riverside project bags cash boost

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Educational boards and litter picking stations look set to be installed along the riverside in Spalding after conservationists bagged a £2,000 charity grant. The Welland Rivers Trust, working alongside the Riverside Forum Community Group, has been granted the money as part of the Tesco Bags of Help scheme. Money raised from the sale of carrier bags is being put back ...

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Cowbit’s charity match raises awareness

A special football match was held to raise awareness of a national charity. The match was organised between Cowbit Athletic and a ‘stars’ team drawn from a range of disciplines from acting to football. The event was organised by Jamie Wadlow and he said that he was planning another with celebrities including football star Jamie Redknapp. The game held earlier ...

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Society’s grand spectacle show

A new museum display charts spectacular spectacles from down the ages. Spalding Gentlemen’s Society (SGS) has dipped into its vast collection of eye glasses for its latest educational offerings at Ayscoughfee Hall Museum. Heather Violett from SGS said the collection on display dated back to the early 18th century. There’s also a modern touch, with modern day famous glasses wearer, ...

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