Family of a man who died from cancer were at the finishing line to welcome riders who took part in a third charity cycle ride in his memory. Spalding postman Ade Mills was one of those to take on the 120-mile Ride for Robbie to raise cash for cancer charities in honour of his former colleague Robbie Coats. Robbie died ...

Talented young people are being urged to think festive and get involved in this year’s Christmas celebrations in Spalding. Organisers of the festive fair are keen to recruit more choirs to show off their vocal skills in a competition which will bring the sounds of Christmas carols to the town centre. The competition forms an integral part of the celebrations ...

Two site managers at a Spalding housing development have been recognised as the best in their field after winning a top industry award. Andrew Smith and Greg Wimsey, site managers at Kier Living Eastern’s Kingfisher Court, won a National House Building Council’s Seal of Excellence for the Eastern region. The Seal of Excellence recognises and rewards the UK’s best site ...

The company, which has been trading in Spalding for 34 years, has endured massive upheaval for the past four months while work has been done to bring its showroom bang up to date. Company owner and managing director Tim Taylor said: “It’s been ten years since we had our last refurbishment and it was definitely time for another. “Work started ...

Choosing a school for your child can be a difficult decisionm but it is one that is worth taking your time over to ensure your child reaches their full potential. The first step in this process should be to find out about the schools available in your area and make a shortlist of the things you are looking for in ...

Refurbishment of the car park at Spalding Grammar School is complete. The car park had deteriorated over the past few years and it was felt that something needed to be done to enhance the external appeal to compliment the school’s academic reputation. The school received a grant from the Academies Capital Maintenance Fund for the work. A spokesman for the ...

Matthew Flinders: the man behind the Map of Australia – a talk by Dr Gillian Dooley. Thomas Cowley High School, Donington. Tuesday, September 30, 7pm (doors open at 6.30pm 30th September 2014 Dr Gillian Dooley, (Honorary Senior Research Fellow, English, Special Collections Librarian, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia) will give her latest talk on Donington’s illustrious explorer and navigator entitled Matthew ...

As winter approaches it is important to ensure that you are prepared for the cooler weather, and that your horse is ready for the winter. Here are a few pieces of advice from the staff at Bettertack that can help you prepare for the next few months: At this time of year, the weather can change quickly, so it is ...

A sellout audience filled the Corn Exchange at the Market House Long Sutton last week and listened spellbound as 97-year-old Jack “Tiger” Lyon spoke about the three years he spent as a prisoner of war in Germany in the 1940s and particularly about his involvement in what we now call the Great Escape from Stalag Luft III. Speaking without referring ...

Steadfast Training Ltd are celebrating their “500th Young Apprentice”. Matthew Tyrell, a previous Spalding Grammar School pupil, joined Roythornes Solicitors to undertake a Level 2 Business Administration Apprenticeship. He said: “I am pleased to be undertaking an apprenticeship at a solicitors with a good reputation, to help my employment opportunities in the future, whilst getting paid to learn. “The support ...

Christmas – a time to share with friends and family, eat, drink and be merry. And that is just what is on offer at Spalding’s Pied Calf this festive season. Throughout November, the cosy town centre venue has a host of offers to make those special moments even more memorable – and not because they cost so much! If you ...

‘There’s a breathless hush in the Close tonight – Ten to make and the match to win – A bumping pitch and a blinding light. An hour to play and the last man in.’ – Sir Henry Newbolt As the English summer slowly wanes and the first leaf fall heralds autumn, so passes another season of cricket. With the England ...

Andy and Mike’s Tick Tock Time Machine Sunday, October 26, 2pm Stamford Corn Exchange Tickets: £12/£10 Box office: 01780 766455. www.stamford-corn-exchange.co.uk/ Andy Day, star of Andy’s Wild Adventures (CBeebies) and BAFTA nominated BBC presenter, stars alongside comedy partner Mike James. Their trademark infectious energy and their irrepressible sense of fun, promise to make the show a treat for the whole ...

Whaplode’s ever popular Maze in Maize is getting ready to scare visitors witless at its annual Night Maze events. This year the maze will be open this Saturday (September 27) and Saturday, October 4, when those who dare can brave the maze by moonlight from 6.30pm til 10.30pm. There will also be refreshments and entertainment for guests, who are invited ...

The Sooty Show The Key Theatre, Peterborough Monday, October 27, 11am and 2.30pm Tickets £12 (£10 concessions, £38 family) Box office: 01733 207239 http://www.vivacity-peterborough.com/ Izzy Wizzy let’s get busy – it’s The Sooty Show! Direct from CITV, Sooty heads into town in a fabulous new show to delight the whole family. Joining the nation’s favourite bear will be Sweep, Soo ...

A Little, Aloud for Children is a collection of poems and stories specially designed to be shared by reading out. Each one comes with an approximate reading time so you can find something that’s perfect for bedtime, travelling or whatever your need. You can read about Tom Sawyer and his attempts to get out of going to school (“Tom groaned ...

It’s one long party every weekend at Spalding’s Alleycatz bowling alley and Bounce sports bar. The weekend gets underway on a Friday night with special offers to keep you happy through to the early hours. You can start off in AlleyCatz with two games of bowling and then move onto Bounce, where the party package entitles you to a booth ...

St Nicolas Players’ Vicar of Dibley October 22 to 25 South Holland Centre, Spalding Tickets £9.50/£8.50 Box office 01775 764777 www.southhollandcentre.co.uk St Nicolas Players are working hard on their latest production, which will be staged at the South Holland Centre next month. After the success of The Vicar of Dibley last year, they are now re-visiting Dibley with the same ...

The vets from Alder Veterinary Practice, Bourne Road, Spalding, talk pets and answer your animal-related questions in this new Voice column. To ask the vets a question, send an email with Alder Vets as the subject line to news@spaldingvoice.co.uk   Medical advances, improved nutrition and a higher quality of life mean that the average life expectancy in the UK has ...

South Holland and the Deepings MP John Hayes was among the first to browse the range of home furnishings and gifts when he officially opened Spalding’s newest shop. Mr Hayes cut the ribbon to officially open Charmed Interiors in the town’s Sheepmarket, where he also met staff, including owner Jason Sutton and his brother Darren, who is manager of the ...