The first of South Holland District Council’s activities days for young people in 2014 was a big hit. More than 130 people dropped into the latest Activate! event, the first to be held in Deeping St Nicholas. The highlight of the free activities and games was a climbing wall which had a queue of eager participants. Other attractions included rowing ...

A primary school kitchen could be dishing up delicious dinners for pupils around the area if it gets the go ahead to become a catering “hub”. From September all primary schools in England will be obliged to provide free school dinners to children in key stage one. But some schools will struggle to meet the demand as their kitchen facilities ...

Last year more than 1,500 trucks lined up to bring an action packed weekend of fun to the East of England Showground in Peterborough for the annual spectacular that is Truckfest. This year the final preparations are underway to make sure that Truckfest 2014 lives up its reputation and has something for all the family to enjoy. And you could ...

It’s a busy time at Spalding’s Tulip FM radio station as the finishing touches are put to preparations for Springfields Festival and Tulipmania 2014. The station is heavily involved in the event, which will see the crowning of the Tulipmania Prince and Princess who will lead a procession around the festival gardens. Their big part will follow a photo-shoot around ...

Jukebox and Bobby Sox Blackfriars Arts Centre, Boston Saturday, April 26 Tickets £16.50 Box office: 01205 363108 blackfriarsartscentre.co.uk The wonderful 1960s rock and roll revue returns to Blackfriars to get you dancing round your seats. All the stars, all the sounds and all the songs to get your feet tapping and voices ringing are alive once more, from the most ...

The Only Way is Downtown Stamford Arts Centre Wednesday, April 30 Tickets £14 Box office: 01780 763203 stamfordartscentre.com The sell-out Edinburgh debut from impressionist Luke Kempner (star of YouTube hit Downstairs At Downton, Les Mis and Avenue Q). As celebrities start appearing at the Abbey, cultures clash and eras hilariously collide in this brilliant new parody.

The Drifters King’s Lynn Corn Exchange Saturday, May 3 Tickets £25 (£24) Box office: 01553 764864 kingslynncornexchange.co.uk The Drifters most spectacular show to date featuring the current line-up of Pierre Herelle, Michael Williams, Ryan King and Carlton Powell. A fast moving, exhilarating show featuring the optimum of their own historical legacy along with events, people and culture over the decades ...

LOVEhurtsACTUALLY South Holland Centre Friday, May 9 Tickets £9 (£7.50) Box office: 01775 764777 southhollandcentre.co.uk Whether you love or hate the Richard Curtis love fest that was Love Actually, Matt Panesh will have you laughing in recognition at the reality of how true love does not “actually” run smoothly. He is billing his irresistible one-man play as the “Unofficial Sequel” ...

There’s still time to enter Alleycatz latest bowling tournament to be held on Monday. The competition is open to players of all skill levels and sees teams of two put their talents to the test in the hope of winning a free hour of bowling, plus another free hour for every team they beat. Teams must be registered and paid ...

If you are looking a bit further afield for your night out, a night with superstar DJ Kissy Sellout might just fit the bill. The Assembly Rooms in Boston, owned by Spalding’s own Loaded nightclub owner Matt Clark is playing host to the eccentric misfit Essex boy famed for his hugely popular BBC Radio 1 show Kissy Klub on Saturday, ...

WEDNESDAY 2PM:  The incident at Sutton Bridge has now been resolved and police officers and staff have left the scene. Officers were initially called to a domestic incident where threats of serious violence had allegedly  been made against people who had earlier been in a house on the street. Further enquires later established that the situation was not as first reported, resulting ...

The Punchbowl, in Spalding’s New Road, will be hosting musician Bondy for an evening of entertainment on Sunday. The singer/songwriter from Cambridgeshire has been making music for more than 15 years and has previously been a big hit with Spalding pub-goers with his mix of acoustic, folk and pop. The pub has also just launched a new quiz night for ...

A roundabout will be built at Holbeach’s controversial Peppermint Junction within 18 months. Plans are on the cards for two separate housing developments in the town – and both developers are offering to build a roundabout at the A17/A151 link road junction as part of their projects. Lincolnshire county councillor Nick Worth believes a roundabout at the junction is vital ...

Vandals left behind a scene of destruction – and a trail of blood – after going on the rampage at a church hall. A child’s party had to be cancelled after the vandalism was discovered early on Saturday. Caretakers of the St Nicolas Hall, The Vista, Spalding, said it was just the latest in a series of vandalism attacks on ...

A brass band which has been part of the Holbeach community for more than 40 years is calling for public support to help raise £100,000 to find a new home. Holbeach Town Band has rented its Back Lane premises from the parish council for the last 35 years but has been given two years’ notice to find an alternative home. ...

People with a very wide creative streak are being invited to fill some large canvasses to help engage others in the arts. Transported, the Creative People and Places programme from Arts Council England for Boston Borough and South Holland, is inviting commissions from artists and designers for a series of custom designs to grace the sides of FreshLinc lorries. The ...

Holbeach firm Langwith Builders is entering a new era thanks to a total revamp. The company, which has been trading since 1927, has been completely rebranded with a new-look website and logo. Langwith Builders’ managing director Alan Melton said: “We felt it was time to bring the company bang up to date and we are delighted with the new website ...

All over the country, people are baking cakes, shaving heads, parachuting, trekking, cycling, running and much, much more to raise money for our wounded. Help for Heroes relies on its team of fantastic volunteers to support the hundreds and thousands of people who are doing their bit for our wounded heroes. Here’s where you come in – the charity is ...

A Spalding nightclub owner is taking the lead in making the town’s nightlife “stronger and more vibrant”. Matt Clark, who owns Loaded as well as Bounce Bar and Alleycatz bowling alley, is looking to set up a forum for businesses such as takeaways, taxi firms, hotels, bars, pubs and restaurants to have a voice and challenge issues which affect them. ...

There really is no excuse to be bored during the Easter holidays when Springfields Outlet Shopping and Festival Gardens is right on your doorstep. As well as the scores of shops offering a range of goodies to boost your spring wardrobe or give your home a makeover, there are a host of activities lined up just for Easter. This bank ...