Author Archives: James Bedford

Dunn unhappy with punishing fixture schedule

Pinchbeck player-boss Ian Dunn has hit out at a gruelling fixture schedule which could threaten to derail his side’s treble hopes. The second-placed Knights face six Peterborough League Premier Division games in just 13 days as they continue their pursuit of table-topping Peterborough Sports Reserves. This is then followed by two cup finals and Dunn is particularly aggrieved that his ...

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Star struck by five-goal burst from clinical Tigers

A devastating five-goal burst in just 23 minutes helped Holbeach United to a spectacular away success on Saturday.   The five-star victory came against the odds for the Tigers who defied a lengthy injury and suspension list to return from Chestnut Avenue with all three points. Such was the extent of their unavailabilities that goalkeeper Rick Drury played outfield while ...

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Harrox Reserves are just champion

Moulton Harrox Reserves were crowned Peterborough League Division One champions on Tuesday night. A 4-1 victory over Sutton Bridge on Saturday had all but sealed the title for Kev Nottingham’s side. However, closest challengers Warboys then dropped points in a 2-2 draw with Whittlesey Reserves on Tuesday to confirm Harrox’s championship success. Chris Hall had put Harrox a goal ahead ...

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Spalding will look to rebuild and regroup after season of woe

How the fortunes of these two teams have changed over the last 12 months. This time last year Spalding entertained Coalville at home on the last game of the season with both teams having had a fairly poor season, sitting just above the relegation zone, but Spalding tore Coalville apart with an outstanding second half display of running rugby coming ...

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Narrow defeat for Town in opener

Newly-promoted Spalding Town suffered a four-wicket defeat on the opening day of the Lincs Premier League season on Saturday.   Despite posting 178-9 from their 50 overs against Grimsby Town, the visitors scraped home with just 2.4 overs to spare. Spalding, batting first, saw new signing Faisal Javed dismissed by Dylan Claasen after scoring just three runs on his Town ...

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Long Sutton aiming to bounce back

Long Sutton showed an early statement of intent on the opening weekend of the South Lincs and Border League season following last year’s relegation. Phil Barnes’ side lost their Premier Division place last season, but showed they’re aiming to bounce straight back in an eight-wicket demolition of Billingborough 2nd on Saturday. Billingborough were bowled out for just 62 as Barry ...

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Trophy dreams dashed by dramatic super shot

Spalding saw victory snatched from their grasp in the final of the national women’s inter-club championship on Sunday.   They looked to have the winning post in their sights in the Yetton Trophy tie against St Neots when Gloria Haney’s rink held three shots on the penultimate end. However, Hayley Felce produced a brilliant shot to turn the match around ...

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Moulton make flying start with win double

Moulton Harrox made a winning start to their South Lincs and Border League Division One campaign with a tough trip to Belton Park 1st on Saturday. The visitors lost the toss, but Harrox captain Joe Broomfield looked to counter attack the tricky conditions and shared an opening partnership of 54 with Lance Bettinson inside 13 overs. Broomfield made a fine ...

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Tydd earn place in play-offs

Tydd secured a place in the Peterborough League Division Two play-offs after a 5-3 home success over Parkway Eagles on Saturday. Despite falling behind midway through the opening period, Tydd equalised after 36 minutes when James Woods teed up Max Burrell to fire home. The home side then edged ahead just past the hour mark as Burrell slid a perfect ...

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Crowland A clinch third tier title with away win

A battling 5-1 victory at Gosberton C saw Crowland A wrap up the Spalding and District Snooker League Division Three title on Thursday night.   Needing just a couple of points to be sure of the title, the long-term leaders were made to work very hard by their hosts – but ultimately wrapped up the title with win number 21 ...

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Quicker times in favourable conditions

Favourable wind conditions enabled many of the competitors who started round two of Spalding Cycling Club’s 2017 ten-mile league series to achieve times often more than a minute faster than those set in the first outing. This included Chris Bettinson who posted 26.15 in the second round while Tom Wright finished 11th overall with 27.10. Of the 23 club members ...

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Hockey Club celebrate successful campaign

Spalding Hockey Club celebrated its annual presentation evening with a packed house on Saturday evening with junior awards being followed by the senior club awards. Junior committee member Dave Mayhew reported on yet another outstanding season for the club’s junior section. More than 150 young players have attended the club’s coaching sessions over the season with an average attendance on Saturday mornings ...

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Bradley bags hat-trick haul as Tulips are victorious over Victoria

Bradley Wells helped himself to a hat-trick as the Tulips completed their regular fixtures in Evo-Stik NPL First Division South with a comfortable  3-1 victory over Northwich Victoria at the Sir Halley Stewart Field on Saturday.   Although scoring three goals the Tulips’ leading goal-getter this season could so easily have doubled his tally and in doing so he missed ...

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Prior claims the first series success

With 13 boats on the water, Sunday morning saw the third race in the Welland Yacht Club  Morning Points series. With a light breeze and the odd stronger gust the start got underway without incident. Martin Cook managed to position himself well for the start and, although the faster phantom of Paul Burton and the two of the lasers helmed ...

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COLUMN: Lots to learn for everyone

We often spoke about adding a dog to the family, but which one? The first thing I would recommend to anyone having the same thought…”do your research” and boy, we did. Looking at the Internet, books or speaking with dog owners, we did the lot.   When we went to look at Walter (at roughly six weeks old) the breeder ...

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Ro revealed as Zebra new boy

The identity of Zebra’s new lead guitarist was revealed on Saturday night to an extremely packed and lively Lincolnshire Poacher.   Ro Barrett, who hails from near Stamford, has stepped up to take on the coveted role and has previously gigged with bands throughout Europe as well as having a successful career as a singer/songwriter.   The dance floor was ...

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It’s farewell to Revills Jewellers in Spalding

One of Spalding’s finest and oldest independent retailers is to close in July.     Nick Revill, managing director of Revills Jewellers in Market Place, is retiring and that spells the end of the family business after 70 years in the town.   A closing down sale is under way and the projected final day of trading is Saturday, July ...

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Police awards mark bravery and caring

A taxi driver and two police officers involved in a suspected firearms incident in Pinchbeck were among those recognised at an awards ceremony.     Taxi driver Grzegorz Pacho received a Public Appreciation Award and Sgt Iain Mclvor and PC Thomas Smith received a Chief Constable’s Commendation.   Mr Pacho was threatened with the firearm, but instead of driving away,  ...

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Traders angry over Springfields plans

Town traders have accused South Holland District Council of stabbing them in the back and waving the white flag to Springfields over its extension plans.     Members of Spalding Town Retailers Association (STRA) reacted to The Voice front page, which acknowledged restrictions to limit sales at Springfields to outlet lines have not been upheld.   Coun Roger Gambba Jones, ...

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LETTER: Town centre traders outraged, dismayed and fearful

“No matter what your political persuasion, I think we can all agree that fairness is one of those quintessentially British values we should all cling to. It’s a value that we do not feel is being applied to Spalding town centre traders, who now find themselves outraged and dismayed, while also fearful of the future.   On March 9, The ...

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