Things to do

A former ranger at a National Trust nature reserve in Norfolk will be putting on the South Holland branch of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust’s monthly talk next week. Ajay Tegala will be delivering a presentation entitled The Unique Life of a Ranger on Blakeney Point at Pinchbeck Village Hall on Tuesday (November 14) running from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Coming up ...

A group with over 150-years of putting on productions in Spalding is on the lookout for a place to keep some of its equipment. For nearly 20-years the Smith family has generously allowed the group to store bits at a shed off Monks House Lane, however that’s now been bought by those looking to complete the Spalding Western Relied Road.Currently ...

Paws what you are doing – the 3rd International Cat Show is coming to Spalding. Springfields Conference Centre is hosting the event from Ticats and Cakes Cat Club on Saturday and Sunday January 13 and 14 2024.It has the sub-heading of ‘Tea, Cakes & Snowflakes’.A spokesman said: “The crazy world of cat showing come to Spalding, as we host our ...

There’s a Christmas Winter Wonderland at Spalding’s Castle Sports Complex this weekend. The event is a fundraiser for the town’s Flower Parade and takes place from 11am to 6pm.There’s set to be over 70 stalls on offer as well as the opportunity to visit Santa in his grotto.An appeal went out earlier in the year for people to donate unwanted ...

Details have been revealed about Spalding’s Christmas celebration. It will take place in the town centre from 11am to 5pm on Saturday, November 25.Among the attractions will be a performance by Rapunzel and a chance to meet the princess after.There will also be a fancy dress competition with the winner getting to turn on the Christmas tree lights following carols ...

Spalding Amateur Dramatic Society is bringing a classic British comedy to the big stage. Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em is set in the 1970s era of the hit BBC TV show, celebrating both its 50th anniversary and the death of its writer Raymond Allen earlier this year.It starred Michael Crawford as the hapless Frank Spencer and Michelle Dottrice playing his ...

The Girls and Boys Brigades in Spalding have celebrated the organisation’s 90th birthday. The 1st Spalding Girls Brigade and 3rd Spalding Boys Brigade held a joint celebration on Sunday October 15 where past members were invited to join a special service at the Spalding United Reformed Church.It was followed by a buffet lunch.Leaders and members took part in the service, ...

A special bingo session is taking place to raise money for the chair of South Holland District Council’s chosen charities. Coun Andrew Woolf is hosting the fundraiser for Blood Cancer UK and Mencap at Nene Court Community Centre on Saturday (October 28) from 3pm.It’s being supported by Coun Rob Gibson who has provided some of his ward budget alongside Coun ...

You’ve got talent, and the Spalding and Welland Rotary Club want to put you on stage. For 30 years now the group has put on a talent show raising money for a good cause.An incredible array of acts have taken part over the years.This year’s show included dancers, singers, including an ABBA tribute, magicians and Spalding Folk Club.The next event ...

A local entrepreneur and inventor was the guest speaker at the Sutton Bridge U3A, which includes members from Long Sutton. Sandra McDonough suffered with Parkinson’s but she found tying a knitting needle to her glasses provided some control over her body.At the age of 60, 20-years after her diagnosis, she decided to create the Eye Guide and founded a company ...

Spalding’s Gentlemen’s Society is linking up with Ayscoughfee Hall for a new exhibition. Collections Reimagined aims to bring both the institutions collections together for a new look at them and the history surrounding the objects.It opens at Ayscoughfee Hall on Saturday, October 21 at 12pm.A spokesman said: “‘Collections Reimagined’ adopts a fresh perspective on the Society’s holdings.“It brings together museum, ...

Fans of the spooky, the macabre and the mysterious are in for a treat this month! Threedumb Theatre (in partnership with Act II Theatre Company) will be bringing their show One Man Poe to the beautiful surroundings of Ayscoughfee Hall Museum on October 22 at 7pm.Lovers of Gothic fiction will be able to enjoy Stephen Smith perform four of Edgar ...

After a hugely successful job of bringing back an iconic nightclub, a local DJ has his sights on a 90s v 00s night this weekend. Shaun Neal regularly puts on ‘vintage nights’ at Spalding Services Club.On Saturday he’s back behind the decks for the trip to the 1990s and the 2000s.It follows up on the huge success of the Merlins ...

The annual Twolips Ball fundraiser returns this Saturday with local band Zebra once again playing. The event, organised by the Spalding and Welland Rotary Club, is taking place again at Springfields Exhibition Centre this Saturday, October 21.Rotary president Diane Ridpath said: “We are all looking forward to this exceptional band to make this event the success it was last year, ...

The next lecture in the SGS Winter programme will be presented by Dr Bas Boots, who is a senior lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University. The subject is Soil and Dr Boots will talk about his exploration into the links between ecosystem functioning and microbes in a wide variety of habitats is interdisciplinary: merging ecology, microbiology, environmental science and biochemistry.Spalding Gentlemen’s ...

Multi-national prize winning band She’Koyokh are playing in Long Sutton on Saturday. Their name means ‘nice one’ in Yiddish and they have toured the world with their fiery and emotional performances of Jewish Eastern Europe folk songs.Their music ranges from intricate rhythms of Bulgaria, soulful Jewish songs and exhilarating Romanian Gypsy dances.The performance at Long Sutton’s Market House is at ...

Duo The Barhoppers are set to headline the Gedney Sunday afternoon country afternoon as it moves to a new venue. The fortnightly event is switching to the Gedney Victory Hall this Sunday, October 15.Otherwise the details remain the same. Doors are open at 1.30pm for a 2.30pm start.To book a seat ring Mary on 01406 362782.The Barhoppers are Gabbi and ...

A Spalding woman has persuaded one of her favourite acts to play at The South Holland Centre to raise funds for palliative care in the town. Emma Peake has organised for The Eddie Seales Band to bring their rock ‘n’ roll, soul and Motown magic to the venue on Friday, October 27 to raise funds for The Tulip Suite at ...

Tickets are now available for what Springfields says will be its biggest and best fireworks display yet, all in aid of Spalding’s Johnson Hospital. The annual spectacular returns on Thursday November 2, providing an unforgettable night of expert-choreographed fireworks and lights over the shopping outlet’s Festival Gardens. “This year’s performance celebrates 75 years of the NHS with spectacular music and ...

The Spalding and District Young Farmers are putting on their annual Tractor Working Day this Sunday. It takes place at Fold Lane, Moulton with sign in from 9.30am and the ploughing action from 10am.Entry for the main competitions is 10am.There will be a barbecue and drinks all day along with competitions to enter.A spokesman said: “All are welcome to come ...