Nene Valley Harrier athletes dominated the first race of this year’s Peterborough 5k series. Alex Hampson took second place, just four seconds behind Notts AC’s Aaron Scott in 15.54, followed closely by Lloyd Kempson in third in 16.12. Harriers’ Philippa Taylor was first lady in 18.54, producing a gritty display of determination to battle through the race despite carrying an ...

Spalding Water Polo came from behind to beat RAF Cranwell 18-12 in a frantic friendly clash. Visitors Spalding were beaten all over the pool during the first two quarters and they trailed 6-2 after the first quarter and 9-5 at the half way point. However, the Spalding lads had a brilliant third quarter, as two goals each from Jack Carpenter ...

It was a case of home comforts for Spalding Golf Club as they cruised to victory in the annual ladies’ four-way match at the Surfleet course. The home team of Jenny Wilson (26 points), Chris Vickers (34), Angela Roper (35), Lesley Williams (32), Ruth Atkins (28), Paula Brown (28), Hannah Thorold (32) and Rowena Hughes (30) earned Spalding a grand ...

Spalding Golf Club’s top team are out of the Bramley singles matchplay competition after a 2-1 home defeat to Woodhall Spa. On a wet evening at the Surfleet course, hosts Spalding exited the county inter-club tournament in the second round. Talented teenager Ollie Mitchell put in a strong performance but lost one down in a very close game, while Andy ...

Long Sutton’s Aaron Heading has been named in the England shooting squad for the Commonwealth Games. Heading, who won gold at the Delhi games back in 2010, will compete in the men’s trap event. He is part of an 11-strong English clay target shooting team, bringing the total shooting squad up to 25. Heading, who also won gold at the ...

Pupils at Ayscoughfee Hall School learned about a new culture with a visit to Spalding restaurant The Spice Affair. Headteacher Clare Ogden said: “The children in year five had a wonderful time when they visited The Spice Affair in Spalding. “They learnt about the places and culture of Goa. “The children loved making naan bread and afterwards enjoyed a delicious ...

A fantastic new outdoor area with all-weather sports pitch and auditorium is in the pipeline at Spalding Primary School. The project could cost up to £25,000 and the school’s Parent Teacher Association is fundraising hard – with a big emphasis on this year’s annual fair on Saturday, June 28. Proposals and quotes are still being gathered, but the hope is ...

South Holland and the Deepings MP John Hayes wants to see Spalding a “capital of cycling”. The town’s cycle action group is confident its ambition for better promotion of cycling and its benefits will be heard in the corridors of power, following a meeting at the South Holland Centre last Friday. Mr Hayes was at PEDALS’ forum entitled Shifting Cycling ...

By Tulip Radio business manager Jan Whitbourn Chris Carter and myself travelled from Spalding to France in a very rare 1942 Austin K2 ambulance. Local farmers AH Carter Farms have owned it for over 55 years. It saw service with the Navy and it’s believed there are only two other Austin Navy K2s still in existence out of many thousands ...

  Selfless volunteer Mick Clarkson is building a reputation as a community champion who makes things happen. First it was Pop’s Patch – a four square metre piece of rough council land in Royce Road which he transformed and maintains; now he’s helping to create a 50 square metre sensory garden at The Garth School. The 53-year-old father-of-three is working ...

As a deputy lieutenant of Lincolnshire, one of Petronella Keeling’s roles is to recommend people for public honours and covertly gather some details on their achievements. So imagine her surprise when the tables were turned and it was she who received an On Her Majesty’s Service letter informing her of becoming a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). ...

Harold Payne says meeting Prince William in Normandy was the perfect end to 21 years of Anglia Motel Veterans’ trips. The prince sat and chatted to the Anglia Motel owner and several of the group who made the trip to France on the 70th anniversary of D-Day. Harold said: “He was a really lovely man, with just the same personality ...

Police have charged two brothers following an alleged robbery at a Spalding shop. Robert Caine (29) and Scott Caine (21), both from Birmingham, have been charged with theft from Treasure Island in Holbeach Road, Spalding, on May 9. The pair have been bailed to appear at Boston Magistrates’ Court on July 2.

Valuable power tools left in work vehicles have been targeted by thieves in a spree of break-ins. Vans in Spalding, Pinchbeck and Long Sutton have been broken into over the past few days. Police are urging people not to leave tools in vehicles overnight. The incidents include: power tools stolen from a Fiat Scudo in Little London, Long Sutton, overnight ...

Three brand new two-bedroom houses have been handed over to South Holland District Council. Broadgate Homes built the homes in Lutton to modern specifications and much improved energy efficiency standards compared to older council housing. The site at Puddingpoke Lane was previously brownfield land with an unused garage and surplus garden land attached to another council house. A council spokesman said: ...

Holbeach Youth Centre is struggling to stay open due to a lack of volunteers. The popular place would appear to be a victim of its own success. One adult is needed for each 15 young people and sometimes around 80 attend the sessions, requiring six grown-ups. Lynn Katze, youth development officer for Holbeach Youth Centre, said: “We’re really struggling to ...

There’s an opportunity for anyone to learn more about knitting, embroidery, crocheting and other needlecrafts in Spalding on Saturday, June 14. Freelance artist Carol Parker is organising an Art On The High Street workshop called #craftarmy. Embroiderers, weavers and spinners will be on hand to show visitors the basics of the craft. Or people can just drop in for a ...

A concert on Friday, June 14 by Holbeach students – and organised by two of them – will raise money for learning disability charity Mencap. The University Academy Holbeach’s chamber choir and three soloists are playing a concert, including African and contemporary music, at Holbeach Methodist Church at 7pm. The event has been arranged by Chloe Plaice and Abigail Howard as part ...

Has anybody not realised that football’s World Cup starts this week? Love it or loathe it, expect wall-to-wall coverage of every minute of the action in Brazil for four weeks. Many South Holland residents will be glued to their televisions and use the tournament as a reason to fire up the barbecue at every opportunity. Others will be groaning as ...

An apology has been issued for the time Horseshoe Bridge in Spalding remained closed for repairs. But there was fresh frustration for motorists in the vicinity this week when the level crossing at South Drove closed for a fortnight. Horseshoe Bridge closed on April 3 and re-opened on Friday after nine weeks. Drivers had become frustrated at the length of ...