Community

Lions’ grand gesture for Mia

Spalding Lions has donated £1,000 to help improve the life of an 18-month-old from Cowbit. The group recently put on a Gin and Prosseco evening for the Mia and Me Appeal at the Services Club in Spalding. Mia Clucas has an abnormal brain and is one of only a few 100 in the world to have Coffin-Siris-Syndrome (CSS). Her parents ...

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Decrease in Crowland anti-social behaviour crimes

Increased patrols in Crowland are to continue despite a quieter week with the number of reported crimes. The town was hit by a spate of incidents recently but Inspector Gareth Boxall said: “We’ve had a significant decrease in the number of reported incidents in the last week. We continue to support the victims and will be continuing the increased patrols ...

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Ambulance crisis is a ‘serious situation’

East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) personnel have been praised in parliament, but the system is stretched and failing, according to MPs. The service, which serves South Holland, as well as the rest of Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland, and Northamptonshire, was the subject of a Commons debate on Wednesday. Possible solutions suggested included the return of a Lincolnshire Ambulance ...

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Royal palace date for Lions member Michele

There was date at Buckingham Palace for a member of Spalding Lions yesterday (Wednesday, February 28). Lions Clubs are currently celebrating an international centenary and Michele Elvin represented Spalding at a special event. The Countess of Wessex was due to host a reception for members at Buckingham Palace yesterday to help the club mark the milestone. Members from across the ...

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Petition fight for Gosberton Academy primary school

A petition to keep a special needs primary school for autistic children has almost 5,000 signatures in just five days. The online petition was launched in the wake of consultation instigated by Lincolnshire County Council to make all special schools cater for “all needs”. Gosberton House Academy currently caters for children with autism and worried parents have launched a petition ...

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Spalding bookshop nominated for national award

A Spalding business has extra reason to celebrate World Book Day today (March 1) after being nominated for a prestigious award. Bookmark, based in The Crescent, has been named in the regional shortlist for The Book Awards’ Independent Bookshop of the Year. Bookmark is one of four named in the East region, one of which will go through to the ...

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Fundraiser strokes a chord

A cheque for more than £4,000 following a charity gig has set tails wagging at the Dogs Trust. Last month Marlene and Mark Aspden who run Highfield Kennels in Pinchbeck invited retro covers band Simply 60’s from Liverpool’s Cavern Club to Spalding for a special concert at the Springfields Events Centre. The event proved a huge success raising a fantastic ...

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Survey reveals dim view of street lights switch off

Three quarters are against part-night lighting but a poor turnout in responses to a Lincolnshire County Council survey could be detrimental to the district having its voice heard, according to the review committee chairman. In November, the council launched a questionnaire to determine the public’s view of part-night street lighting, which plunges streets into darkness after midnight. The review has ...

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Gloves off for charity boxing night in Spalding

Former world champion boxer Johnny Nelson was the guest at a charity night in Spalding at the weekend. Now a pundit for Sky TV, he was a guest at the annual Spalding and District Round Table Premier Boxing Event. And he even donated £1,000 towards the final amount raised – which is expected to be in excess of £10,000. Johnny ...

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New homes plan to help secure future of sports club in Long Sutton

The future of Long Sutton Cricket and Hockey Club could be secured with a residential development. A planning application has been submitted for three homes off Park Road. The Long Sutton Community Sports Association is trying to raise money to re-surface the artificial hockey pitch. “The association has managed to raise only 50 per cent of the funds required to ...

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Bakkavor raises cash for dog rehoming centre

A team from Bakkavor’s Central Microbiology Laboratory has raised £850 for Jerry Green Dog Rescue. The laboratory team, which is based in Holbeach St Marks, rallied together to raise funds through a number of events throughout 2017 including a car wash, plant sale and a lucky dip. Marianne Daly, senior laboratory technician said: “For such as small team here at ...

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Citizen of the Year awards need entries

The search is on for Moulton’s Citizen of the Year 2018 – but it could be the last time the awards are held unless more people take part. Only three nominations were made across the parishes last year, and if the situation doesn’t improve, the contest could finish this year. The parish council annually recognises those from the parish who ...

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Wellbeing centre has cash for facelift

Spalding based Tonic Health charity was the fortunate beneficiary of a substantial grant to the value of £11,199 from business Mick George Ltd late in 2017. The organisation has acted quickly in its pursuit of improved premises. Just four months on and much needed refurbishment works have been completed to the popular health and wellbeing facility. It has proved a ...

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Stained glass lessons learned at craft day

Holbeach was made a little more colourful after a stained glass workshop taught attendees how to add a dash of colour to their lives. Holbeach Cemetery Chapels Trustees organised a stained glass workshop, led by Gillian and David Wing from Strawberry Glass. The event was one of the final activities funded by the Heritage Lottery, which has supported the trust ...

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Lorna (93) serves up another pancake treat

It wouldn’t have been Shrove Tuesday without a pancake fundraiser organised by 93-year-old Lorna Webb. A coffee and pancake morning was held by a team of friends raising money for the Jenny Freeman Lodge at St Barnabas Hospice in Spalding. There was plenty to enjoy besides traditional pancakes, with cakes, preserves and plants all on offer. A raffle was also ...

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September open date planned for Spalding alternative academy

The controversial Springwell Alternative Academy for youngsters excluded from other schools could open this September. After a residents’ uproar, a public consultation process was extended and the results are now in. A spokesman said the plans “got mix reviews” but the report isn’t yet complete. Once the data is collated, it will be presented to the Department For Education. However, ...

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South Holland District Council finances ‘strong’ – Worth

South Holland District Council’s deputy leader Nick Worth has stated the authority is in a “strong” position, but concerns have been raised about the future. The district council’s cabinet backed its budget and Mid Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) at its meeting on Tuesday, February 13. As reported in The Voice last week, the council faces a budget gap of around ...

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Long Sutton mum’s birthday blues in hospital

It’s been a difficult few months for the Long Sutton family who before Christmas raised enough money for their disabled daughter Alice Bates to receive a pain relieving bath. The 11-year-old’s mum Charlotte Bates spent her 40th birthday in hospital last weekend after complications during an operation to correct a slipped disk. She was left in intensive care following the ...

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Popular bus service might escape axe

The future of a popular bus service from Spalding to King’s Lynn may not be under threat. An online petition was launched to save the 505 which many people rely on for work or college, after operators Stagecoach said the Lynn depot would be closed. The company will be ceasing to run its services based there, and it was feared ...

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Planners flick the on switch for Donington’s new Viking Link project

Local approval has been granted for an electricity substation near Donington that one councillor described as being larger than Wembley Stadium. It’s among the facilities needed for the National Grid’s Viking Link project which will allow the UK and Denmark to trade electricity. Concerns have been raised about the development’s effect on the landscape with a petition signed by over ...

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