Children at Spalding Parish Church of England Day School had the chance to meet three authors as a reward for their efforts to develop their reading for pleasure. The authors, Helena Pielichaty, Alan Durant and Billy Bob Buttons (Edward Trayer), held workshops, each bringing something different to inspire the children to read and write. The children also had the opportunity ...

New head of governors at Donington’s Thomas Cowley High School, Simon Lilley, did the honours to officially open a new classroom. Headteacher Martyn Taylor said the £35,000 state-of-the-art maths classroom had been necessary to create more space. He said: “We now have the largest population in the long and distinguished history of the school and it is good to have ...

Witches, skeletons and other spooky creatures had fun at a Long Sutton nursery’s Halloween Party. Rainbow Nursery, which is the only provider offering school holiday care to children aged up to 11, held the party where youngsters aged between one and ten enjoyed party food and played games. The event followed a successful conker hunt at the nursery the previous ...

Anyone planning a Christmas meal out is being urged by South Holland District Council and the Food Standards Agency to “look before you book”. The hygiene standards of a business cannot necessarily be gauged by what is seen “front of shop” or by how busy it is. Its food hygiene rating is the way to check. The ratings in South ...

Fishing friends of a Spalding man who died earlier this year have raised £255 for the charity which helped him during his illness. Andrew Grantham, who had been a member of the British Sugar Fishing Club, was remembered with a fishing match held in his memory by former clubmates. The Andrew Grantham Memorial Shield was contested by about 18 anglers ...

Long-serving staff at Lincolnshire Co-op have been honoured for completing 25 years’ service. In total 27 members of staff from all areas of the business, including florists, travel agents and customer service staff, were presented with a commemorative gold watch at a special long service dinner. Among those celebrating was Rachel Clifton, who has worked at the Co-op’s Spalding travel ...

A common mistake is to think that because you may not have considerable savings or property, you do not need to make a will – everyone needs a will if they own any assets. Why spend years attempting to create wealth and then take so little care to provide for loved ones, friends or charity? Even if your estate is ...

Police are warning residents to lock up after two burglaries in Spalding overnight. During the early hours of Tuesday (November 4) two burglaries took place in London Road, Spalding. Community Policing Inspector Jim Tyner said: “On both occasions the offender has simply walked in through an insecure door. It appears the intention has been to steal car keys in order ...

A hit-and-run driver who was jailed after killing a cyclist has been refused leave to appeal against the length of his sentence. Paul Walken was sent to prison for eight years and banned from driving for ten after admitting causing Tim Osborn’s death by careless driving while unfit through drink. Tim (27), of Bourne Road, Spalding, was killed as he ...

An exercise to test readiness for a flu pandemic is to be replaced with one ensuring Lincolnshire is ready to tackle ebola. The county’s resilience forum was due to be one of 11 across the country to take part in Exercise Cygnus earlier this month to ensure plans were in place nationally and locally should a flu pandemic strike. But ...

A special visit by TV favourite Peppa Pig helped a Spalding nursery raise money for a good cause. Little Treasures Nurseries, based in Haverfield Road, took part in Breast Cancer Campaign’s Wear It Pink day, and all the children and staff donated £1 to dress up in something pink for the day. Manager Rebecca Genever said: “The children were thrilled ...

A secondary school’s fourth annual careers fair was greeted with enthusiasm by exhibitors and students. The fair at Donington’s Thomas Cowley High School enabled year nine, ten and 11 students to speak to different education and work-based providers to ask questions about future educational plans and jobs. George Gray, Thomas Cowley’s careers co-ordinator, was responsible for organising the careers fair, the ...

A hard-hitting play has been used to drive home the dangers of “grooming” to young people and parents in South Holland. With the help of donations from a local charity and the ward’s district councillors, Spalding East Rural Community Policing Panel, together with PCSO Bev Robinson, arranged for three performances of Chelsea’s Choice to be presented at Moulton Community Centre. ...

Spalding members of a choir are returning to London’s West End next year after a successful recent performance. A Handful of Harmonies sang at Her Majesty’s Theatre. They performed a medley of Sweet Talking Guy/One Fine Day, Total Eclipse of the Heart and For Good from the musical Wicked. Musical director Andrew Clingo is working with them for their next ...

by RSPB Frampton Marsh officer Dr Chris Andrews “You say goodbye and I say hello.” So sang The Beatles, and it is rather like that at this time of year. The seasons are changing, and with it we have a distinct shift in the wildlife on view. Flowers and butterflies are disappearing, fungi and berries becoming more obvious. But the ...

If you look at our Facebook pages regularly, you will frequently find pictures of unwanted cats and kittens looking for kind and caring homes. Heartbreakingly, a box of five kittens was found dumped on the riverside recently, with their mum keeping a close distance trying to keep them safe. A passing dog walker found them and brought them all to ...

Part of Tulip Radio’s remit from the Government regulator, Ofcom, is to become as involved as possible within the local community. Over the 13 years we have been broadcasting, initially part time but full time since 2009, we have tried to promote as many local community events as possible. South Holland District Council and Spalding Chamber of Commerce have regularly ...

Parents can be assured children at a Spalding primary school are now getting a “good deal” after it received its first “good” Ofsted grading. The headteacher and governors at Spalding Parish Day School have welcomed the report by inspectors and said the school will now build on its solid foundations and continue on its journey to becoming outstanding. Pupils’ good ...

Kinesonic South Holland Centre, Spalding Friday, November 7, 1.30pm and 7pm Tickets £7.50, £25 family Box office 01775 764777 www.southhollandcentre.co.uk A spectacular family friendly show by new British circus theatre company Vagabond’s Hat At the heart of every piece of music there is a machine that keeps each tune alive. If that machine stops the music is lost forever. In ...

There’s loads of spooky Halloween fun to be had during half term in Spalding. The Halloween holiday club will be held at The Umbrella, Westlode Street, for children aged from four to 11. On Wednesday, October 29, there will be a woodland swamp party, creepy crawly craft session and ghostly games. On Thursday, October 30, there will be a Monster ...