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Brian Payne has been an armed forces standard bearer for the Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and south Yorkshire area since 2000. Brain was not in the Armed Forces but he is part of the Royal Naval Association and has represented them at many Armed Forces events. Brain paraded at the 90th anniversary celebration for the battle of the Somme, The ...

Spalding Travel together with Holiday With Us in March and Wisbech are having a very busy 2015! Here’s a round-up of some of the things that have been happening. Holiday With Us Group are extremely proud to have won the prestigious Independent Travel Executive of the year for Cambridgeshire, we are also finalists for the 2015 Fenland Business Awards. All ...

I’d like to know if action is going to be taken to stop and/or fine the owners of vehicles that are constantly parked on the pavement on Winsover Road near the Station Street junction. All times of day or night they park outside Chilli Masters and on the opposite side of the road outside the Polish shop next to the ...

Colin Jackman is a local veteran of the Armed Forces, and current chairman of the Royal British Legion. His nine year service took him through a number of different professions within the Army and to a range of locations across the globe. Colin was called up for national service in 1959, at the age of 22. Colin did his basic ...

It’s that time of year again that a lot of pet owners dread… firework season! Sadly we can no longer plan for just November 5 as fireworks seem to go on for months and this can be a stressful time for our pets. Now is the time to start doing something to make this a little more bearable and there ...

Moving to a care home can be a big decision. If you’re helping or caring for an older relative or friend, you may be wondering if it’s time to talk to them about moving into permanent residential care. Perhaps the person needs a lot of care both during the day and at night, and their need for help can no ...

When it comes to motoring through the winter it’s always best to hope for the best but prepare for the worst. Here’s some things you can do to prepare for bad weather. Antifreeze – check coolant level regularly and, if required, top-up with a mixture of the correct type of antifreeze. Your garage should check concentration to ensure adequate cold ...

Friday saw The Pumpkin Festival return to Spalding Market place in triumphant fashion. The event attracted a large number of people between 11am and 7.30pm, culminating in a fireworks display. The event was sponsored once again by David Bowman Pumpkins Ltd. The all-day festival took place across Spalding’s Sheep Market, with the evening entertainment in the main market place. Visitors ...

Well done to SHDC for running yet another successful Pumpkin Festival and Parade last Friday; watching people basking in the sun drenched town centre, clearly enjoying themselves, was really good to see. Considering the excellent weather it doesn’t seem possible that it is only some ten weeks until Christmas and only seven weeks until our Christmas Market, which takes place ...

We have seen rising cases over the last few years of what appears to be ‘Seasonal Canine Illness’ in dogs during the months of August through to November. Although the cause is not yet known we do know that these dogs have been walked in woodland. In our Bourne practice we have seen the most cases and a lot of ...

As the nights draw in and Christmas draws ever nearer tis the season to be inundated with house guests. As a nation, we have admitted to spending £5 billion a year trying to create the perfect “hometel” to impress people who come to stay, and most of the wallet-dipping goes on in the weeks before Christmas. But a sense of ...

Well, October and Halloween are on the way. What nicely spooky creature should I look at? Well, personally I think there can only be one candidate, not least because this is the time of year when they appear in our homes. Spiders! Great big hairy ones too, that enliven a night’s TV viewing by scuttling across the floor. These are ...

by Jess Horn – community development officer at South Holland District Council This month will see Hate Crime Awareness Week take place and our team is keen to spread the word. Research suggests that over 80 per cent of hate crimes are not reported to the police. We want to raise awareness of this project and do what we can ...

As the summer sunshine fades it’s time to turn your thoughts to what’s hot in the fashion stakes this autumn. Here are a few of our favourites: 70s and 80s – 70s inspired fashion is still hot for autumn, but is joined by a flashback to the 80s. Think power shoulders, colour block knits and rainbow colour combos which defined ...

We are seeing more and more small furries in practice, guinea pigs being a very popular pet for many households especially with small children. Although guinea pigs are a great first pet for children it needs to remembered that ultimately a child’s pet is always the responsibility of the parent. Careful consideration should be taken before deciding whether these sociable ...

Summer may well only just be over, but it’s never too early to start thinking of ways to keep your spirits up during the bleak midwinter. And what better way to stay cheerful than plan for a big night out over the festive period of Christmas and New Year. If you are looking for something to do to see in ...

We recently spoke with Terry Browning and Ken Willows about their times with the Lincolnshire Regiment during their time as conscripts in the 50s and 60s. National Service was Government policy at the time and the policy operated from 1939 until 1960. Terry, a well known former butcher from Deeping St Nicholas, spent much of his time in Malaya during ...

Lots of us already consider our lifestyles hectic so add in Christmas shopping, wrapping gifts, writing and delivering cards, Christmas parties and everything else that goes with the festive season, there is no better time than right now to start preparing for the big day! If you follow these steps now you won’t be frazzled by mid-December 1. Set your ...

A specialist French market will visit Bourne next week to give South Kesteven a flavour of the continent. A group of 14 traders will promote and sell French food, fashion and goods in Bourne outside the Corn Exchange in the market’s usual location, hosted by SKDC. Vintage music and family entertainers will welcome shoppers from 8am to 2pm. SKDC’s portfolio ...

Bourne is a small historic market town just ten miles from Spalding, with a truly unique charm and friendliness. The town is fortunate to be situated in an outstanding location, which is both pretty and idyllic, with an abundance of green open spaces, woodland and water ways. This makes Bourne a great place to explore on foot or by bike, ...