Author Archives: James Bedford

Pushing on in spite of planning debate

Talks are continuing over the future of Spalding’s Pennygate Foundation – a health and wellbeing centre said to be operating beyond its planning permission.     Brenda Wickham, who founded the centre, in Pennygate, with Dr Nathu, of the next door medical centre, said need for it is growing and wants people to know it is still up and running. ...

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Accidental verdict after long-time GP’s ‘lapse of concentration’

A lapse in concentration by a long-time Spalding GP may have contributed to his death in a road traffic accident, an inquest has heard.   Dr Charles Lennon, who had been at the Munro Medical Centre in West Elloe Avenue for 28 years, was cycling along the A15 near Thurlby when he was in collision with a bus.   The inquest ...

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Pinchbeck Road will be closed for four weeks

Motorists face a month of delays and diversions with another emergency closure of Pinchbeck Road, Spalding.     Anglian Water is repairing the area of road outside Taylors Vauxhall which has been cordoned off and collapsing for months.   A spokesperson said: “Our teams are currently repairing a collapsed sewer on Pinchbeck Road in Spalding.    “After the road surface ...

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‘Positive feedback’ to Castle swimming pool improvements

Improvements to cleanliness and management at Spalding swimming pool are having a noticeable effect, councillors have been told.     For some considerable time, criticism dogged South Holland District Council –owner of The Castle Sports Complex – and 1Life, the leisure company contracted to run it.    But members of the council’s performance monitoring panel received a positive update last Tuesday from ...

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Polish books for patients

Patients recovering in hospital are now able to access a small collection of Polish books, thanks to kind donations from members of an online support group.   Staff from Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) made an appeal for books written in Polish after a special request for help from a homeless patient, who did not have anything to ...

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Surgery expansion plan to be revived

A renewed bid is to be made to enable expansion of Pinchbeck doctors’ surgery – turned down earlier this year after residents expressed fears about parking issues.     Munro Medical Centre, of which the Church Walk surgery is part, has been told it can still access the NHS England funding to enable the plan, which may have been lost ...

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Green light to be given for housing

A controversial planning application for 188 homes on greenfield land in Damgate, Holbeach, is recommended for approval next week.   South Holland’s planning committee has been advised any adverse impacts of the King Bros (Butchers) Ltd plan would not outweigh the benefits of delivering homes at the site, which will lead to contributions of £1.048m towards education and £83,472 for ...

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Holbeach Primary Academy raises the standard to ‘good’

Holbeach Primary has been judged ‘good’ in its first Ofsted since becoming an academy.   The school, in Boston Road, was judged ‘requires improvement’ before it reformed as an academy in 2014.   In a letter to parents, headteacher Sue Boor, who has been at the school throughout, said: “It is particularly pleasing to have detailed in the report how ...

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Spalding care home owners accused of breaching health and safety regulations

The owners of a Spalding care home have appeared in court accused of breaching health and safety regulations following alleged incidents involving residents.     Apex Care Ltd face three charges of failing to carry out the provision of residential care in a way that ensured the safety of residents was not put at risk.     The charges, brought ...

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Free CPR demonstrations as part of ‘Save A Life’ campaign

Free CPR demonstrations are taking place in Spalding tonight (Thursday).   The initiative is part of the BBC Radio Lincolnshire ‘Save A Life’ campaign.   St John Ambulance is one of the partners in this initiative which aims to teach 10,000 people CPR skills.   The demonstrations last between 30 and 45 minutes and will take place at 6.30pm and ...

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Open day to mark 70th anniversary

An open day is being held at Andrew and Co on Sunday to mark the business’ 70th anniversary.   The event at the company’s base at Welland Saw Mills in Little London runs from 10am-4pm and there will be lots to do for the whole family.   Along with craft stalls, Chain Bridge Forge will be showing off their amazing ...

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COLUMN: Gardens can be a dangerous place for four-legged friends

It’s that time of the year when we are all getting back into our gardens and enjoying the weather.   But for our four-legged friends gardens can be a dangerous place. When selecting plants for your garden you should consider whether they could be poisonous to our pets.   Don’t forget to read the labels on the plants to see ...

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Rawlinson vows to bounce back after play-off defeat

Tulips boss Chris Rawlinson wants his side to take inspiration from this season’s champions Shaw Lane following Saturday’s EvoStik League Division One South play-off final defeat at Witton Albion.   Spalding suffered a 2-1 reversal in a match which Rawlinson felt was ‘one game too far’ for his spirited charges.   And, after seeing Shaw Lane bounce back from last ...

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Play-off heartbreak for the Tulips

Spalding United’s promotion dreams were dashed after a 2-1 defeat at Witton Albion in Saturday’s EvoStik League Division One South play-off final.   A stunning strike from frontman Leon Mettam had brought Spalding back on level terms after Bradley Bauress’ second half opener for the hosts.   However, Anthony Gardner’s 76th minute goal ended Spalding’s spirited showing and earned Witton ...

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Six-hitting Pinchbeck maintain title charge

Pinchbeck United continued their push for Peterborough League Premier Division honours with a 6-0 home win over Leverington Sports on Saturday.   Fabio Ramos’ third goal in two games had given Ian Dunn’s charges a half-time lead before the Knights went on a goal spree in the second period.   Tyler Wright hit a second half hat-trick with Nick Bishop ...

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Underdogs can have their day

Spalding United boss Chris Rawlinson believes his side can take heart from their two league clashes with Witton Albion when the two sides meet in the EvoStik League Division One South play-off final on Saturday. While the Tulips needed extra-time to beat Stocksbridge Park Steels, Witton were defeating AFC Rushden and Diamonds courtesy of a solitary Robert Hopley strike. The ...

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Hayes hopes Holbeach can end on a high

Holbeach boss Seb Hayes is hoping his side can end their United Counties League Premier Division campaign on a high this weekend. The Tigers bring down the curtain on their season with a home match against in-form Wellingborough at Carter’s Park with a seventh place finish secured. But Hayes wants his charges to finish with a flourish against the visiting ...

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Underdogs can have their day as Tulips target play-off glory

Spalding United boss Chris Rawlinson believes his side can take heart from their two league clashes with Witton Albion when the two sides meet in the EvoStik League Division One South play-off final on Saturday. While the Tulips needed extra-time to beat Stocksbridge Park Steels, Witton were defeating AFC Rushden and Diamonds courtesy of a solitary Robert Hopley strike. The ...

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Hectic spell continues for Pinchbeck after midweek victory

Pinchbeck United’s hectic spell of Peterborough League Premier Division games continues on Saturday with a home match against Leverington Sports (2pm). Ian Dunn’s side go into the match at Knight Street on the back of a 3-0 midweek away win at Deeping Rangers Reserves on Wednesday night. Despite missing top goalscorer Ollie Maltby and last Saturday’s match-winner Liam Ogden, the ...

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Lockie in the limelight after netting extra-time winner for Tulips

Tulips boss Chris Rawlinson was delighted to see youngster Jonny Lockie grab the limelight as his extra-time winner fired Spalding United into the EvoStik League Division One South play-off final. Local lad Lockie came off the bench to fire home the 103rd minute winner after an epic contest against Stockbridge Park Steels at the Sir Halley Stewart on Tuesday night. ...

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