Events

60s & 70s fundraiser

A charity event at Pinchbeck Village Hall will help the victims of the UK’s December floods. The 60s and 70s night is being held at the hall on Friday, February 19. Entertainment will include live music from 70s recording artist Fraz and there will be a disco and raffle. Doors open at 7.30pm and there will be a licensed bar. ...

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Pancakes and coffee

It will soon be Pancake Day and if you don’t fancy getting the frying pan out, Lorna Webb and her team of helpers are putting on a coffee and pancake morning on Tuesday, February 9, from 10am-12pm. The event will be held at Mrs Webb’s home, 2 Poachers Gate, Pinchbeck and everyone is welcome. Stalls will include cakes and preserves, ...

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Visit from crime writer

Elly Griffiths will be returning to Spalding store Bookmark to talk about the latest in her Norfolk-based crime series featuring forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway. Woman in Blue is set in Walsingham and has Ruth drawn into a series of murders targeting women priests. The event is on Thursday, February 11 at 7.15pm. Evenings with Elly are entertaining and enjoyable, so ...

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Coffee and chat event

With mental health issues affecting one in four people each year, no-one should be ashamed to talk about them. To help get people talking about mental health, Give It Some Fizz Fitness, Sports and Education is hosting a coffee morning at Ayscoughfee Hall for Time to Talk Day on Thursday, February 4th. The coffee morning will run from 10.30am to ...

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Charity ball in Spalding

Local WeightWatchers leaders Helen Webster and Jackie Briggs are organising a Valentine’s Ball to raise awareness and funds for the British Heart Foundation and Diabetes UK. Helen said: “Jackie and I both have parents who have needed help and support from these charities and we wanted to give something back.” The ball is on February 20 at the South Holland ...

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Looking to spoil your pet?

Rainbow Festivals are holding a Festival of Gifts and Crafts for Pets in Sutton Bridge on Sunday. The event takes place at the Curlew Centre and runs from 10am to 4pm. There will be animal treats and cakes, therapy and treatment, pet portraits, pet soaps and coat care, collars and leads, bandanas, coats and bedding, grooming, stockings and gifts, doggy ...

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Spalding Christmas Market

Spalding Christmas Market takes place on Sunday, running from 10am to 4pm. There will be a fun fair in the Sheep Market car park and a contingent from the Salvation Army Band will be playing carols in Hall Place. There will be around 35 stalls selling items such as dream catchers and jewellery, Lincolnshire Poacher cheese, Victorian antiques, spirits and ...

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Church Christmas bazaar

St Norbert’s Church holds it Christmas bazaar on Saturday in the Church Hall, St Thomas’s Road, Spalding. The event, which is free to attend, starts at 1pm. With many stalls on offer selling preserves, jams, jewellery, crafts, cards and more, you’re bound to pick up some Christmas gifts. There’s a draw with the chance to win cash prizes of £100, ...

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Fun for all at Yule Festival

Get in the festive spirit by going along to the Yule Festival in Holbeach on Sunday. Organised by Rainbow Festivals, the event runs from 12pm to 5pm at Holbeach Community Centre. There will be live music from Whisky Before Breakfast, art and craft stalls, festive fun for little ones, hot roasted chestnuts, magical wares, home cooked food and a licensed ...

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Health and wellbeing event

On Friday Tonic Health is hosting a Health and Wellbeing evening put on by Spalding Health and Wellbeing (SHAW). There will be a range of holistic therapies, stalls and workshops including reflexology and Reiki tasters, handmade soaps, personal training, Tarot card readings, a Clairvoyant medium, psychic readings, traditional Chinese medicine, honey-based, natural skincare products, Forever Living products, homeopathy and Bowen therapy ...

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Get in the festive spirit at Christmas lights switch-on

Spalding’s Christmas lights will be switched on by the newly-crowned Tulip Queen on Saturday. The event, which has been organised by Tulip Radio, takes place In Hall Place from 10am. It includes the 2016 Tulip Queen competition, the School Choir Competition and a fun dog show. Entries are still being taken for the Tulip Queen competition, with the winner and ...

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I’m A Celebrity star switching on lights

The X Factor & I’m A Celebrity star Jake Quickenden will be kicking off Christmas at Springfields on Thursday (Oct 29) when he switches on the Christmas lights. With only ten weeks to go until Christmas, the event compared by Heart DJs Kev & Ros, will see Jake flick the switch and be available for autographs accompanied on the night by live ...

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Get your pencil out for Big Draw festival

Inspirational drawing workshops will take place at Ayscoughfee Hall with artist Rosie Redzia as part of the Big Draw Festival this month. South Holland District Council has worked in partnership with Transported to commission three drawing classes inspired by the Big Draw Festival’s theme of Every Drawing Tells a Story. Rosie, who is based in King Lynn and has worked ...

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French market will bring flavour of the continent to Bourne

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 ...

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Spalding lights up for Pumpkin Parade

Spalding will come to life on Friday as the Pumpkin Parade comes to town once again. The ever popular family event will see a host of attractions throughout the day, including live entertainment from local artists, charity market, themed activities and competitions. Live acts include Diamondz DG, The Bourne Borderers and Zebra. The day will be rounded off with the ...

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What’s On: October 1-7

TODAY South Holland Healthy Walks, 10.30am, Holbeach Services Club. Meet your Health Trainer, 9am-4pm, Sutton Bridge Community Centre, 07532 236616. Holbeach and Spalding Explorers: Spalding, 7pm-9pm; Holbeach 7.15pm-9.15pm, www.handsscouts.com Tots and Carers, 9am-11.30am, Moulton Village Hall. Vitality classes, Broad Street Methodist Church Hall, Spalding, 11.30am-12.30pm and 1.45pm-2.45pm; Weston Village Hall, 2pm-3pm, £1.50, 01529 411941. Vibe Contemporary Youth Choir, 5.30pm-7pm, South ...

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Wrestling night fun for all the family

The high-flyers and the bad guys descend on Holbeach Community Centre on Saturday, October 10 for another night of international professional wrestling action. The show, which is family friendly, will feature championship and tag team tournament matches. Wrestlers scheduled to appear include “Dangerous” Danny Steel, Captain Rick Wildfire, Mad Dog Maxx, Johnny Thunder, Big Paulie and many more. Tickets for ...

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Harvest fun for families in store at Spalding Pumpkin Festival

Families are being urged to make Spalding Pumpkin Festival another big hit. The annual event takes place on Friday, October 9, with the pumpkin parade (6.30pm from Sheep Market) and fireworks display (Market Place, 7.30pm) the highlights. There’s also daytime entertainment from 11am including a charity market, street entertainment, activities and competitions. In the evening, there will be live entertainment ...

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Need help researching family past?

The Fenland Family History Society is holding a Family History Day on Saturday. The event runs from 10am until 4.30pm at St Peter’s Church Hall in Wisbech. There will be the chance to get help from experienced researchers and Family History Society stands offering books, CDs and advice. There will be two special Sessions in Wisbech Library – Martin Edwards ...

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Foodbank and hospital trust to talk at South Holland Voluntary Sector forum

Two South Holland-based not-for-profit organisations are to share details of the work they do. Presentations from Agape Foodbank and the Lighthouse Projects and Holbeach and East Elloe Hospital Trust form part of this month’s South Holland Voluntary Sector forum. The free forum is an opportunity for charities, community groups and not-for-profit organisations to meet up, share information and promote their ...

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