Letters

I have already had my second vaccination for COVID-19 at the Springfields Events Centre and would like to congratulate whoever organised the procedure there everything worked like clockwork and was carried out very efficiently. All of my friends and acquaintances who have been vaccinated there have nothing but praise. Unfortunately this praise does not extend to GPs, who most of ...

Green Party candidates standing in the county council election today (May 6) have been boosted by a message of support from Green Party co-leader Jonathan Bartley. Jonathan said: “I fondly remember my visit to Spalding a while ago, where I learned how far the Conservative councillors who have run Lincolnshire have let down the people who elected them. There’s an ...

Whilst walking my dog along Vernatts Drain I found a pair of tortoiseshell framed glasses. They were folded flat and I think they may have fallen out of a pocket or bag. If this rings a bell with anybody you can text me (I’m a bit deaf) on 07774 883762 and you can be reunited. Whilst we are on the ...

Last year, at the start of the COVID troubles, I was asked by a group of knitters to appeal for some spare wool. If any readers have any spare balls, whether part, full or rewound, and you are happy to donate to keep the needles clicking, please let me know. I am willing to collect locally or you can leave ...

During lockdown I started the early stages of preparing for the election and purchased some stamps online to save going out of the house, adhering to COVID rules. After lockdown I purchased more than sufficient stamps than I will actually need from the Post Office in order to send out letters. When I put the stamps on, I used the ...

The Parochial Church Council for St John’s Church in Holbeach St Johns wish to make the point that the Plough is very much part of the social fabric of this small community and together with our church, village hall and memorial creates a very appropriate centrepiece for this fine village. We are therefore extremely concerned for the community that such ...

Dean Eggleman (letters, 22 April) extols the virtues of flying the Union Jack, and links it to “finding our common ground”, which he exemplifies as “the armed forces, the NHS, (and)our welfare system”. He praises John Hayes in that connexion. How very odd! The Conservative Party, from the time of Mrs Thatcher, has worked tirelessly to run down those very ...

As lockdown measures relax in the UK’s nations, unions are taking the lead in reminding the public that workers continue to deserve protection and respect. The TUC is urging shoppers to keep their distance, think about ventilation, and speak up for shop workers if they think something is not right. The TUC Yorkshire & Humber regional secretary warned: “As we ...

Have your readers noticed that one of the candidates seeking election to the Spalding West seat actually lives in Deeping St James in the district of South Kesteven? I had people contact me after getting a letter from him where he has failed to include his address and they asked me if I knew where he lived. I recalled seeing ...

I am writing regarding your article in The Spalding Voice regarding the application for a change of use to the Plough pub in Holbeach St Johns.My husband has been in the village for over 50 years, and I have been here for over 30. The Plough has always been an integral part of village life and we are shocked and ...

Sir John Hayes’ April 8 column hit the issue on the nose regarding our flag.It isn’t something to hide away out of shame, but rather an emblem of personal and shared pride that we can all gather around as one nation.As Sir John rightly calls out, our so-called betters in the media, academia and politics have tried to turn national ...

I have recently been following the stories about disused village pubs which locals have been calling an eyesore. It seems as if these problems have now been corrected.Well forgive me for saying so, but if those disused buildings were called an eyesore then words fail me as to what description could be given to the old Johnson Hospital in its ...

Throughout my life the flying of the Union flag has indicated a place or an event of significance and the lowering of the same usually meant a tragedy as of late.The other important use for a long time has been as a tribute to and a final cover to the fallen. I feel that this limited use has emphasised its ...

A few months ago there was much publicity about increased police coverage in Holbeach. I pass Holbeach police station on a daily basis, it’s rarely open, even in the daytime, but there are always at least five or six police vehicles parked there, up to eight at night time. A leaflet delivered from the police commissioner recently, quotes new police ...

Having been a resident of Holbeach St Johns for nearly 48 years I feel I must contact you and ask you to get the views of villagers and beyond about the planning application; and to publicise the fact there have been many objections sent to the planning department regarding turning the ground floor of the Plough Inn into residential. Up ...

Lovely to see the big red tulip repaired and painted and back in place on the High Road at Whaplode. Many thanks to those responsible. Lesley HonnorSpalding

Once again we have Sir John Hayes peddling his urban myth about ‘taking back control of our borders’. How many times have we heard it? It’s up there with Elvis is alive and well and working in a chip shop in Hull and Coventry City is a world class football club (okay, I invented that one). While taking on extra ...

Our Lincolnshire County Council are responsible for providing well maintained safe highways, transport, planning, passenger transport, social care, libraries, strategic planning and waste disposal. Almost 80 per cent of our services are supported by our CC and they get the lion’s share of our Council Tax. My share this year being £969.04, so like you I want to see value ...

Irritating tabloid newspapers say we are about to see a return to “the life we love”, and their chief rabble-rouser Johnson goads them on by saying he is looking forward to his “first pint”. But what is there to love about being kept awake late into the night by the racket from bars and pubs in Spalding town centre? A ...

Reading and listening to comments regarding the potholes and the state of the roads, I do understand the reasons behind roads and the pothole problems – wet, cold weather – the question I’m asking is are they being managed correctly? You contact website Fix My Street, a computer is required, inform and identify the potholes. They respond by letting you ...