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It’s that time of year when we are all thinking about our summer holidays.   However, you must also remember to book your dog’s holiday. Good dog care gets booked up quickly.   There are different options to suit your budget and your dog’s needs. Standard kennels are the cheapest, most common option. Luxury kennels are a bit more expensive. ...

by Karen Johnson – community development officer at South Holland District Council We would like to call out to all sports clubs and organisations in South Holland. We have a “Give it a Go!” taster event coming up on Sunday, April 2, 10.30am-3.30pm, on the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field, Spalding. We would encourage clubs interested to get in touch ...

by Darren Sutton Chairman of Spalding Town Retailers’ Association February was a strange month, especially the weather, with some of the country having snow and obviously Storm Doris causing damage across the country. Hopefully now going into March we will see the nights start pulling out and some warmer weather leading into Easter in April. February has generally been a ...

by Karen Johnson South Holland District Council community development officer This week our team has been busy preparing for South Holland Open Arts 2017. The annual art exhibition and competition is one of our most popular events and so far this year has been no exception. We have received an abundance of entries, the most for several years in fact, ...

by Stuart Brown Cyber security specialist Last week (February 14) the Queen opened the new National Cyber Security Centre in London, part of a £2billion government investment in cyber security. Is that enough to make us safe on the internet? Does that protect our homes, our businesses, our suppliers, our friends and family every day? Does that make the government ...

It’s a massive landmark able to be seen from miles around and it is due to undergo a facelift this year. You might have passed it hundreds – or even thousands of times – but what do you actually know about the water tower in Spalding? And where does that H2O come from? To find out more, news editor Nigel Chapman ...

Lincs Training – Dog Training Made Easy   The old adage ‘you are what you eat’ applies to our canine friends as well.   Choosing a well-balanced nutritional diet for your dog is very important, not only for the correct growth of puppies but as it can also alter their mood and behaviour.   The required protein levels for puppies ...

by Karen Johnson South Holland District Council community development officer How many of us dive into the biscuit jar or grab a chocolate bar from the cupboard when we are feeling hungry? Who can walk past the baker’s shop without being tempted? But do we actually know how much sugar is in our food? Families are being encouraged to sign ...

With opportunities to learn skills as varied as bell ringing and blacksmithing currently available – there’s a lot to be gained through volunteering in Spalding and South Holland. Hundreds of people are already enjoying the experiences on offer – both because of what they can gain personally and what it allows them to give to others. Charity Lincolnshire Community and ...

by Darren Sutton, chairman of Spalding Town Retailers’ Association We had a variety of different weather for January – freezing temperatures, fog and, thankfully, very little snow. This brings out all the colds and flus with the change of weather, but at least the month has gone and we can look forward to spring… It could be a difficult year ...

by Karen Johnson South Holland District Council community development officer It is really exciting to learn when a new community fund is announced and in particular one that I am personally involved in. That’s why it is great to tell you about the East Coast Community Fund. Each year for the next 20 years, approximately £390,000 will be available from ...

by Karen Johnson, community development officer at South Holland District Council There have been various activities taking place recently in Sutton Bridge organised by the community development team and funded thanks to a successful bid with Leisure in the Community. So far, we have seen some cooking sessions at the Children’s Centre with the first five week course starting on ...

By Darren Sutton – chairman of Spalding Town Retailers’ Association In the last week there has been press and social media comments regarding the Christmas Market in Spalding. Yes, it was a disappointing turnout compared to previous years. The retailers’ groups Spalding Town Retailers’ Association and The Crescent Traders’ Association did not have any involvement in the recruitment of stalls ...

By Karen Johnson South Holland District Council community development officer The first signs of winter have begun to creep in. It’s amazing how after changing the clocks the nights soon start to draw in and many of us start to light our log burners or turn up the central heating in a bid to keep warm and toasty in our ...

by Dr Chris Andrews Visitor experience manager, RSPB Frampton March This time I’d like to talk about tits. Oh dear, I can hear the sniggering already. Yes, there is a whole family of birds called tits. The name ‘tit’ means ‘small’, as in the word ‘titbit’ for a small morsel of food. So what do they look like? Well, basically ...

By Coun Christine Lawton South Holland District Council portfolio holder for housing landlord This year marks the 50th anniversary of the BBC’s polemical drama Cathy Come Home in which a young husband and wife with three children were inexorably driven into homelessness and despair. An accident leads to rent arrears and eviction, compounded by unsympathetic bureaucrats and outdated legislation. The ...

Ella Berry’s body cannot cope with gravity – what she calls “Spaceman Syndrome” has devastated her life and destroyed her nursing career. Yet she is determined to make the most of every day and use her experiences to raise awareness of ‘invisible illnesses’ like hers. Ella had only been out of university a year and was on the path to ...

With half term now under way there is plenty happening at Springfields this week. Many of our top stores such as Gap, Marks and Spencer and Clarks have great offers so make sure you pop in to get yourself a bargain. Remember the new Fat Face store is now open with clothing for all the family and this new outlet ...

by Coun Gary Taylor – South Holland District Council portfolio holder for community I’d like to start this column by thanking everyone who attended and helped to organise this year’s Spalding Pumpkin Festival. I’ve already had a lot of feedback from people telling me that this year’s event was the best one ever. The carnival atmosphere of the Pumpkin parade added ...

by Karen Johnson – South Holland District Council community development officer Local groups and individuals have been given the opportunity to participate in events such as the successful Spalding Pumpkin Festival and recent Give it a Go! event. However, there are other ways that they can contribute to our communities by having their say on future policies and decision-making processes. ...