A 5-1 win for Consti B in the Spalding and District Snooker League has allowed them to close the gap on Division Two leaders Pyramid D by a point. They beat clubmates Consti F, thanks to wins from John Christian (R7), Martin Fear (O7), Mick Johnson (O28) and Steve Spencer (R14).Justyn Stanley (scr) got the better of John Keeton (O7) ...

Tydd St Giles golf club results:Seniors’ February medal competition: Division 1 –1st (ocb) Mick Vassall 80-9=71, 2nd Gary Allen 89-18=71, 3rd (ocb) Derrick Marsh 89-17=72. Division 2 – 1st Stephen Horton 87-20=67, 2nd Steve Skoulding 89-20=69, 3rd Dave Punshon 90-19=71. Division 3 – 1st Salvatore DiBella 96-28=68, 2nd Geoff Chappell 102-31=71, 3rd Ken Walker 102-29=73.Men’s February stableford: Division 1 – ...

Spalding Fishing Club anglers in round five met a very uninvitingly coloured and fast running River Glen on Sunday but having cancelled two matches due to recent inclement weather the anglers voted to fish in these difficult conditions.The fishing, whilst hard, was better than expected with 60 per cent of the field topping 2lbs.Leading the way was the consistent Steve ...

Stockwood Park 33Spalding 14 Spalding travelled to Stockwood Park, Luton, knowing that they had never lost to the home team in league games. However back in November, at Centenary Park, Spalding scraped home by the narrowest of margins 28-27 so a closely fought game was being expected by all.Within two minutes of kicking off it looked like Stockwood would be ...

The South Lincs swimmers have completed three weekends of Lincolnshire County Championships, held in January and February at Grantham and Louth. The team of 40 swimmers collected an impressive 124 medals over the championships, comprising 47 gold, 44 silver and 33 bronze.There were some very impressive swims and results from the South Lincs athletes.Francesco Monaco led the way in the ...

Sam Bennett came off the bench to see Spalding United get back to winning ways in the Pitching In Northern Premier League Midlands Division.The Tulips had been left to stew on the 5-0 capitulation at Anstey Nomads for two weeks after last week’s match and even a proposed friendly in mid-week were called off due to the weather.But they battled ...

Both Spalding United and Holbeach United’s matches on Saturday were delayed due to racist incidents. Spalding United praised Corby Town’s swift actions during the Tulips’ 2-1 win at the Steelman in the Pitching In Northern Premier League Midlands Division.The club posted a statement saying: “Corby Town Football Club are disappointed to announce that a supporter was ejected from today’s match ...

Two first half goals in five minutes were enough to see Pinchbeck United fall to a home defeat to Kimberley Miners Welfare in the United Counties League Premier Division.Jordan Alls scored on 22 minutes and Kole Lambert on 29 minutes to earn Kimberley the win.Pinchbeck next travel to Heanor Town as they look to extend the four-point gap between themselves ...

On Sunday, Spalding Lightning made it through to their second national semi-final of the weekend, this time in the mixed top club.Spalding Lightning progressed through the quarter final with an away win at Acle.With wins in the ladies’ singles, pairs, triples and fours, Spalding Lightning won 14-2 and booked their place in the semi-final where they will play Hartlepool on ...

Stamford 21Spalding 17 Having lost narrowly to Stamford at home early in the season, captain Luke Turner knew it would take one of the team’s best performances to date to come away with a win at their ground on Saturday, with them sitting comfortably third in the Counties I Midlands East (South) league. A local derby always ensured a fierce ...

Tydd St Giles ladies took part in 2024 captain’s drive-in competition with new captain Petra Meir opening the contest with a great drive straight down the middle.Meir was pleased to announce her charity for 2024 is for Dementia UK.qMen’s January pairs – 1st Shane Sleath/Terry Pease 50 points, 2nd Mark Cooper/Wayne Jupp 49, 3rd (ocb) Andy Hicks/James Dack 45, 4th ...

It’s tight at the top of Division One of the Spalding and District Snooker League with three teams tied on the same points. Bourne SC A have taken the top spot thanks to a 5-1 win over Boundary A – but only because they’ve won one more match.Winners were Carl Gibson (O28), Mark Gray (O98), Ian Gibson (scr) and Ian ...

LSHC Mens’ 1st 4Wisbech 1st 2Sutton started well with a couple of early chance but nothing of note to cause Wisbech any serious threat.The away side had their own chances too but James Cliff was strong between the sticks along with his defence of Dan Oldfield, Josh Fyson, Michael Donaghy and Luke Proctor.About halfway into the half the deadlock was ...

Spalding Men’s 1st 7Norwich Dragons 1st 0The first half saw both teams press with little success until the 23rd minute when Spalding won a penalty corner which was dispatched by Stuart Cunnington.Norwich came back fighting with long overhead balls which were safely dealt with by the back line, however the half ended with little action and a flat feeling.It took ...

RESULTSNORTHERN PREMIER LEAGUEMidland Division (Sat): Spalding Utd p-p Lye Tn.Top five P W D L GD PsHarboro 23 17 2 4 41 53Spalding 24 16 4 4 26 52Anstey 22 14 7 1 30 49Hinckley LR 24 13 7 4 11 46Loughbro D 22 13 5 4 14 44UNITED COUNTIES LEAGUEPremier Division North (Sat): Sherwood Col p-p Pinchbeck Utd.THURLOW NUNN ...

Long Sutton Men 1st 7City of Peterborough 3rd 1Despite a huge home win, it was goalkeeper James Cliff who took the man of the match honours.He pulled off some outstanding saves keeping out quick breakaways as a result of the high Sutton press to help his team to a sixth consecutive victory.A short corner provided the first goal of the game, ...

Spalding Ladies’ 1st 1Cambridge University 3rd 4Spalding hosted a cold home game to Cambridge University. The game started with both teams fighting hard for possession. The hosts utilised the width, attacking down the wings with Kate Amess and Tabitha Dunnett progressing into the away half.However, Cambridge fought hard, using a quick break to open the scoring.After an inspiring team talk, Spalding ...

All three of the area’s senior games were called off, leaving just five GCE Hire Fleet Peterborough League matches to beat the frost.Moulton Harrox took full advantage to catch up on one of their games in hand to narrow the gap at the top of the Premier Division to four points with a 3-2 win against Sawtry.Ashley Coddington scored twice and ...

Ruby Hill has been crowned National u25 Singles champion for the second time.The Spalding Indoor Bowls Club player beat fellow u25 international Imogen Jenner in the final at Solihull to repeat her 2022 success.She qualified for the finals with wins earlier in the season against Alice Atkin, from Church Gresley, and Amica Fordy, from Hartlepool.In the quarter-final, Hill beat Egham’s ...

Breaks of 36, 29 and 20 from Lester Gaunt (O10) proved decisive as Bourne SC stretched their lead at the top of the Spalding Billiards League with a 4-3 win against third-placed Holbeach B to pull five points clear.Elsewhere in the league, it was a case of revenge is sweet. Gosberton B enjoyed a 5-2 win against Pyramid A, ample ...