Business

Spalding optometrists Molsom & Associates celebrated 25 years in business in November.To mark the occasion they decided to celebrate for 25 days starting on their anniversary up until December 5.There has been lots going on with an afternoon of celebration for customers, online giveaways, prize draws for customers to enter and other fun competitions and prize draws.The Molsom “Eyeball Trail” ...

More than 100 jobs will be created by a South Holland company at the forefront of providing alternative, clean energy. Pioneering work at the family-run business could help spark a shift to using hydrogen as fuel for commercial, agricultural and marine engines.A planning application has been submitted for a met mast to monitor weather conditions at Gedney Drove End for ...

Business leaders from across the district will be celebrated at the 2022 South Holland Business Awards this weekend. Organised by the Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce, the event raises awareness of local business success. The shortlisted finalists are: Business of the Year (sponsored by Woodhouse Farm Hotel & Spa) – Ace Tones Limited, AJS Control & Automation Limited, Harringtons and Melon ...

Bakkavor has announced it is looking to close its salad production facility at Sutton Bridge. The company says a total of 900 employees at the site and its desserts site in Leicester, which it is also set to close, are affected. A statement released by the company says the measures are needed to “protect” the business in a “challenging” climate. ...

Menswear brand Skopes are the latest name to arrive at Springfields Shopping Outlet. Founded and run by the Cope family the brand is based on its fine tailoring tradition, the store is due to open in late November. Mike Barber, head of retail at Skopes, said: “Springfields Outlet is a key location for Skopes, and we are thrilled to be launching ...

Merkur Slots has opened its doors in Spalding town centre. The arrival of the gambling company in the town has proved controversial with South Holland District Council’s Planning Committee having initially refused its application only for that to be overturned on appeal. Merkur though say the Hall Place store, which cost £200K to renovate from the former Dorophy Perkins, will ...

Holbeach’s Food Enterprize Zone has been given its official opening. Jayne Almond, director of policy and corporate affairs at the Food and Drink Federation cut the ribbon on the first three buildings that are finished. University of Lincoln’s National Centre for Food Manufacturing (NCFM) and The Institute of Technology Digital Food Manufacturing Centre have already been open for about a ...

A new fashion outlet is coming to Springfields with Saltrock opening on Saturday (August 6). The surf heritage brand was born out of North Devon, with a passion for the outdoors on the sea or land. The brand was launched in Braunton in 1987 selling products that are durable, wearable, practical, and comfortable.  Since then, Saltrock has grown to more ...

A father and son are retiring together after almost 35 years running a popular garden and pet centre. George and Simon Slinger will leave Birchgrove Garden Centre in Pinchbeck on July 10. While the pair are looking forward to spending more time with family, Birchgrove, which incorporates Megapets and Bettertack, will be taken over by another local business owner Gary ...

A husband and wife team who have served customers in their Sutton Bridge pharmacy for more than two decades have stepped away from the business. Paul and Janice Denwood have been familiar faces at Nene Pharmacy on Bridge Road for 21 years, but have recently sold it and are looking forward to the next chapter in their lives. “We want ...

A Fleet Hargate woman is delighted after her company has been featured on a website showcasing small business owners with disabilities. Christine Bowyer-Sopp and her business Soboan Candles, has been highlighted on the Dentrepreneur website. Christine (58) started the business after having to take early retirement following a stroke. She has restricted mobility, reduced energy levels, memory issues and vertigo, ...

Two work colleagues have raised more than £600 for charity after climbing to the summit of Ben Nevis. Ashwood Homes contracts manager Pete Whalley and construction manager Mark Forbes decided to tackle the highest mountain in the British Isles as a personal challenge and for fun, but friends and colleagues got behind their efforts and donated cash for Macmillan Cancer ...

A stunning host of golden daffodils has brought more Chelsea Flower Show success for a South Holland company. Hours and hours of hard work paid off when Taylors Bulbs took its 27th consecutive Chelsea Gold Medal. The company grows 18,000 daffodils to find the perfect 1,200 for its show-stopping display at the world famous flower show. Flowers are cropped fully ...

It’s all looking new and fresh at a Spalding opticians. Molsom and Associates’s Spalding town centre base has had a refit. Working with the team from My Castle Property Maintenance the transformation included a full repaint and reflooring of the customer areas and a change of the layout. Andy Molsom, optometrist and business owner, said: “Since we moved here in ...

The South Holland Jobs Fair is returning to the Springfields Events Centre on Friday, May 13. Employers, training providers and those looking for an opportunity will be in the Marquee Room from 10am to 2pm. It’s being run by South Holland District Council in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership. ...

Four apprentices at a Donington company are championing the route into work as part of a new campaign. The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) is using their stories to highlight the benefits of becoming an apprentice. Harry Twelves, Alfie Twell, Jan Grzejszczak and Chris Attwood all work as apprentices at George Barnsdale and gained their roles via the apprentice route. All ...

A new group of the Rotary Network has been started and it met for the first time recently. Holbeach and The Suttons (pictured above) combines business networking and community service and it received the congratulations of district governor David Morris. The founding members voted on options for meeting frequency and structure and selected to meet online once a month with ...

Today (Thursday March 31) is the last chance for South Holland businesses to sign up for free social media skills boost. The free boost to their social media presence is worth £1,000, through a South Holland District Council initiative funded via the Welcome Back funding. The programme will also offer funded access to expert digital skills training and social media tools ...

A South Holland development company has made £1,000 donation to a charity helping the people of Ukraine. Ashwood Homes handed over a range of items last week, including a fridge, chairs, pens, work gloves and hi-viz clothing. The donation was given to the Boxes of Hope charity which has set up collection points including the Anglia Motel in Fleet Hargate. ...

A Spalding apprentice is in the semi-finals for a national award. Ben Norton (17), who is studying for level 2 in site carpentry, is in the final 30 for the Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2022 competition. He said: “Being one step closer to the final is exciting and I will put my all into demonstrating my skills, commitment, and passion for ...