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I had a fantastic day last Sunday in Spalding town centre when I was present at the St George’s Day Parade, attended by over 300 members of the South Holland Scouts and Guides. The parade assembled in Hall Place and was led by the Marching Ambassadors, who put on an excellent show, through the Market Place and on to St ...

“Drip, drip, drop. Little April shower…” So go the lyrics from the song April Shower in the Disney film Bambi. And this is indeed a month renowned for its changeable weather. We often view this as something of a nuisance, disrupting plans and turning pleasant countryside walks into a scurry for the nearest shelter. But if you think for a ...

Today is St George’s Day – England’s national day and a day to celebrate what is great about England. But how much do you really know about St George, the patron saint of England? St George’s emblem, a red cross on a white background, is the flag of England, and part of the British flag. St George’s emblem was adopted ...

There are lots of beauty spots within the UK that are worthy of travelling to – sometimes we forget this. There are a large variety of tour operators that offer holidays within the UK. These include family holiday parks which have entertainment on site to suit all family requirements and suit a wide age range too. They also offer a ...

The weather is getting warmer and spring is finally here, which means more daylight, more flowers and for those of us in veterinary practice, more kittens! Every year we see litters of kittens born as strays and brought in to us by concerned passers-by, often infected with feline influenza and requiring weeks of treatment. More fortunate litters are born to ...

Is plant stress capping yields? This is a question often raised when discussing the use of bio-stimulants in crop production. It is known that stress is a major yield robber but it’s difficult to quantify by how much. Generally the healthier a plant is its ability to fight off infection is greatly improved which can result in lower usage of ...

Commercial vehicles and their contents are rich pickings for thieves and vandals so security should be a key concern. Wherever you park your van, its security features and van insurance are all things that should be uppermost in your mind as a van owner. Whether you’re buying a new van or looking to upgrade security on your current van, the ...

This week’s edition of the Spalding and South Holland Voice marks our first anniversary – but do you know what goes on behind the scenes to produce your free weekly newspaper? We’ve compiled a diary of an average week at the Voice offices. WEDNESDAY Work on the following week’s Voice starts on a Wednesday after deadline has passed and pages ...

Connor Sanderson started at Tulip Radio in September 2014 after leaving the Gleed School earlier that year. After finishing his time at school, Connor was unsure about what he wanted to do and he felt that, with three GCSEs, there wasn’t a lot that he could do. Since then, we have seen his confidence grow along with his technical and ...

All schools are apprehensive when Ofsted ring up and at Sir John Gleed we got the call in the week before the Easter holidays. We can’t reveal the result yet as the report hasn’t been published but we can say that it went very well for us and that it will be a huge leap forward for the school. We ...

April is upon us and the appearance of spring flowers, buds on trees and hedgerows, gives a feeling of anticipation and energy; well there is a lot to look forward to this April from a town centre perspective. As well as the religious aspects of Easter, it is very much a time for families to get together and enjoy a ...

If you think of one animal in March, it would have to be the mad March hare. All around the Spalding area, you can see them. From gently lolloping along, two or more hares suddenly go into high speed chases. They then rear up onto their hind legs, battering each other with a flurry of blows. So what on earth ...

Follow these egg-cellent tips to make sure you are recycling right this Easter! Every year more than 80 million chocolate eggs are sold in the UK, generating more than 8,000 tonnes of waste from Easter egg packaging. Here in South Holland I’d like to encourage you all to reduce, reuse and recycle this Easter season to ensure an egg-cessive amount ...

Rabbits have traditionally been children’s pets, but as many people have discovered they are often better suited as adult pets. They are very inquisitive animals and much more intelligent than most people realise. It is now being understood that it is not enough for a rabbit to be kept in small solitary situations. They need a wind and waterproof area ...

Why should I have my saddle checked? Having your saddle fitted is an important part of horse ownership. An ill-fitting saddles can cause no end of issues, both physical as well as behavioural. Has your horse started bucking, napping or rearing recently? Has he started to stop out jumping? Does he throw his head up in the air on upward ...

Older people in England are being left “high and dry” by councils cutting back on the care they provide, Age UK says. Research by the charity showed the numbers getting help had fallen from just over one million three years ago to 850,000 last year. Age UK said the cuts were one of the major causes behind the growing pressures ...

Recently we had the opportunity of speaking to Coun Gary Taylor who has been representing Spalding Castle for 12 years and we talked of his local work as well as his portfolios. On the last occasion he visited us, he declared his intention to keep up pressure on large business and utility companies to maintain their properties in the Spalding ...

Chris Davison joined us in the Tulip Radio studios on the one-year anniversary of his appointment as District Chief Inspector for North and South Kesteven. It’s always a pleasure to see Chris who has been very active within the police force since he was promoted from Spalding’s community inspector two years ago. Chris first joined the police as a cadet ...

With so many exciting destinations wanting to be discovered, here are some ideas to excite and inspire you. Whether you are looking for the tranquillity of the lakes and mountains, want to explore the world’s greatest cities, or are looking for the experience of a lifetime, your adventure starts with us! Today destinations by rail are becoming extremely popular, the ...

Consumers are being reminded that when it comes to buying their meat the #butcherisbetter! Butchers throughout the UK are gearing up for National Butchers Week (March 23-29), which aims to celebrate everything that is great about the high street butcher, reinforcing the fact that butchers remain the number one choice for range, service and convenience when it comes to purchasing ...