People involved in a new Macmillan Volunteer Hub at The Market House in Long Sutton have been learning more about the role. Macmillan Cancer Support is gradually opening hubs throughout Lincolnshire. The hub will provide practical and emotional support for people affected by cancer. Last week an induction day was held at The Market House for the volunteers. There will ...

Police are urging trailer owners to review their security arrangements following a spate of thefts. Since October 6, nine trailers of various types have been stolen from in and around Long Sutton. Police said: “Owners should ensure that they have a good quality hitch lock and that the trailer is further secured by wheel clamp, or it is securely tethered to ...

Spalding Monkshouse Primary School now has two extra classrooms and a new, larger hall. The aim of the project, managed by Lincolnshire County Council, was to expand the school to two-form entry with a capacity of 420 to meet demand for places in the area. Headteacher Sue Goodsell said: “The school hall has been on the children’s wish list since ...

From transferring patients’ paper records onto one of the first computerised systems, to playing a part in the building of a brand new surgery, Dr Charles Lennon has been part of the fabric of Munro Medical Centre in Spalding for 28 years. But he will make out his final prescription on Monday, October 31 – his final day before retirement. ...

A free conference in Spalding aims to bring clarity on the UK’s changing tax regime to the business community. There will be clear and concise presentations geared to helping business owners and professionals manage their tax effectively. Some of the East of England’s most prominent business leaders and professionals have been invited to take part in the event hosted by ...

A man who suffered serious injuries in Spalding last Sunday has died. Emergency services were called to the 34-year-old – thought to be a Lithuanian national – in Winsover Road at just after 7.15pm. Police said on Thursday (Oct 20): “We regret to update that the injured man died in hospital. His family have been informed and we are working with the Coroner ...

The post of Lincolnshire Police chief constable is to be readvertised on Monday (Oct 24) after the first attempt failed to find a suitable candidate. Two applications were considered by the appointments panel on Tuesday (Oct 18). One UK-based application had “considerable merit but provided insufficient evidence against the sifting criteria for appointment”. The panel recommended that it should not ...

Six air cadets and three staff members from Spalding 1406 squadron enjoyed a fantastic experience at RAF Brize Norton. They had a three-hour flight aboard a C-17 Globemaster III, and all the cadets had a chance to experience a take-off and a landing from within the cockpit. Plus everyone had a chance to walk out on to the rear ramp ...

Human rights and workers’ rights campaigner Andy Hall says he will continue despite being handed a three-year suspended jail sentence in Thailand. Mr Hall (36) was convicted last month on a criminal charge of defamation after carrying out research for a report critical of pay and conditions in a Thai fruit factory. He maintains his innocence and his legal team, ...

A renewed bid is being made to gain planning permission for a care home on the former Goodfellows School site in Spalding. Country Court Care homes says around 80 jobs will be created if it is allowed to redevelop the site with a 60-bedroom care home. A document supporting the application said: “The business will create new full time and ...

Support for people with mental health issues while they are out and about in Spalding is now available. The local Safe Places Scheme launched on World Mental Health Awareness Day. The Safe Places Network aims to train representatives from local businesses and organisations to support people with mental health. Businesses get free promotion as a local safe place and free ...

A band comprising senior-aged musicians has no interest in making money – other than for charity. RetrospeKt is seven friends aged from 65 upwards based in Moulton Seas End. The band emerged after guitarist and vocalist John Heron placed a ‘wanted’ ad in shops and a magazine. He said: “I was in a band in Essex before I moved up ...

To the Spalding ladies with considerable talent for knitting and trying to brighten up the riverbank. Why not put your knitting skill and wool to knitting teddies for the children’s cancer ward at King’s Lynn hospital? They give out about six a week and run out on a regular basis. Use any colour you like and make happy faces (pattern ...

In response to Mr Timewell’s concerns (Mail, October 13). The reason the council took the decision to spend money on addressing the immediate issues on the Bull & Monkie site was twofold. Firstly, the public were increasingly frustrated at this prominent location, within sight of the parish church, becoming an ever increasing blot on the Spalding landscape. Also, South Holland ...

Cyclists are always harping on about bad drivers and are the first to make a complaint and post it on YouTube when one gets verbal abuse or hit. But they never post anything showing them doing wrong. Well, I can say for sure – as most folk could – every day I see cyclists riding on the paths, terrorizing pedestrians, ...

Baytree Garden Centre is ensuring that Spalding town centre will have a Christmas tree after all. The Weston business has offered to donate a tree, despite saying last month that it would not be able to this year due to a shortage of larger trees. Last week Coun Jack McLean, chairman of Spalding Town Forum, was invited by Baytree’s managing director Reinhard ...

A 28-stone plus-size model has denied she is putting her career before health and maintained she is trying to lose weight. Sarah Rout (30) has grabbed headlines in national newspapers and magazines over the website she runs with husband Anthony featuring photos of her and other large women. Mum-of-three Sarah, of Park Lane, Long Sutton, said: “I’ve had a lot ...

Holbeach is due to be alive with festive attractions on the first weekend in December as two Christmas events get under way. Charity fundraiser Les Ward has formed a new committee to see the return of a Christmas street parade, market and fairground on Sunday, December 4. Meanwhile, organisers of Holbeach St Nicholas Fayre, which sees stalls and entertainment in ...

Paul Easey is approaching retirement in two years’ time with a little trepidation. After 46 years cycling to work at what is now Bakkavor Meals Spalding, he accepts that the change is going to hit him quite hard. But he will look back on a career based in West Marsh Road with pride and fondness. It was a career determined by ...

by Karen Johnson – South Holland District Council community development officer Local groups and individuals have been given the opportunity to participate in events such as the successful Spalding Pumpkin Festival and recent Give it a Go! event. However, there are other ways that they can contribute to our communities by having their say on future policies and decision-making processes. ...