A solar farm on the edge of South Holland has been given the go-ahead following a plea by the landowner. Chris Wray, of Wray Farms, told South Holland District Council’s Planning Committee he was looking to lease 15 per cent of agricultural land for the proposed development near the Boston village of Bicker.More than half the site, which could provide ...

The East Midlands In Bloom judges visited Long Sutton last week. John Constable and Emma Schofield were escorted on their tour of the town by Bloom members Christine Palacio-White and Kay Jenkinson.A spokesman for Long Sutton In Bloom said: “The judges were full of admiration for the town centre and the support that is obviously given by the town’s traders.“Another ...

A plea has gone out to try and get Spalding back into the In Bloom competition. The town has won East Midlands in Bloom 11 times in the past, Spalding Town Forum was told last week.But a lack of volunteers means it doesn’t even enter it anymore.Long time members George Slinger and Geoff Hoare told the forum that shoots had ...

Anyone who is a member of the Mason and Dennis families, or who knows or remembers them is invited to a family reunion on Sunday, July 30, in Moulton Chapel Community Centre from 1pm until 4pm.The guest of honour is 91-year-old Trevor Dennis who was born in Treena, Woodgate, and who married Maureen Mason at St James’ Church in 1954.Trevor’s ...

Last week’s Spalding Voice contained some fine examples as to why some people are thoroughly sick of party-political government.There was a report on the South Holland homelessness situation which appears to be much as it has always been.The report was summed up by Coun Tracey Carter, thus “I think we all know the country is in a difficult position” this ...

Is this the last nail in the coffin for Spalding?The ticket office at the railway is to be closed.The railway companies have ridden rough shod over Spalding town for years, with road closures, frustration for drivers, moving heavy wagons on to our line etc.Why can’t they do some good for a change for our town?An idea would be for some ...

A dental training centre is being considered to solve Lincolnshire’s recruitment and retention crisis. The project would mirror the recently-inaugurated Lincoln Medical School, aiming to train dentists who would stay in the county.A centre for dental development is one of the options being explored, although no funding has been identified due to the early stage.The Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) ...

Pupils from three local schools visited the factory that makes poppies recently. Holbeach Primary Academy, Holbeach Bank Academy and William Stukeley Primary School travelled to The Poppy Factory in Surrey following the invitation from Alan Sheppard, the chairman of the Holbeach Branch of the Royal British Legion.The children made poppies, learned the history behind the symbol and visited the factory ...

If you go down to Ayscoughfee on Sunday you’ll find the first official fundraiser for the Spalding Flower Parade 2024. A Teddy Bear’s Picnic is taking place from 11am to 4pm.As well as a host of stalls and games there will be entertainment from Holbeach Town Band and the Spalding Ukulele Orchestra.Entry is free but you must take a bear. ...

The long-running saga over a play area for Moulton may finally be set to end. South Holland District Council says it has reached an agreement with The Moultons Parish Council to lease a third of an acre for 50 years to put a park on.It’s something that’s been proposed for decades under different guises.Three years ago, it was planned to ...

Classic cars of all shapes and sizes attracted crowds to the Holbeach classic and modified car and bike show at the weekend. A last-minute change of venue proved no deterrent to visitors who enjoyed entries from classic Capris to modified Minis at The Lawns and Lakes Camping centre in Fleet Hargate.The original venue of Holbeach Academy had to be changed ...

Two separate applications for family homes have been refused because they’re deemed to be in open countryside, despite some support for both. One family wanted to build a four-bed house at an ‘untidy’ haulage yard where a memorial to their daughter had been erected.Another was looking to build an eco-home just outside Holbeach, but it too was refused by South ...

Moulton Chapel showed off its talent once again as Moulton Chapel’s Got Talent returned for a second year. Among those performing were members of the Church Belles choir, pupils from Moulton Chapel Primary School, a flute and a bassoon player as well as a display of gymnastics from Lily May.It was hosted by Jeff Woods (aka Pavanotti) who performed along ...

The next monthly meeting of the U3A Sutton Bridge will feature a talk from acclaimed ex-investigative news reporter Bernard Bale. Mr Bale is a former reporter for the Daily Express, Daily Mail, Sunday Time and Mirror Group.A spokesman for the U3A said: “Bernard is possibly the most experienced journalist still writing in this country.“An award-winning writer with such newspapers as ...

South Holland District Council’s Communities team is putting on a host of free events for the summer holidays. It all kicks off with Activate on Wednesday, August 2, at Weston Playing Field between 11am and 3pm.The event has been very popular in recent years, focusing on giving children, young people and their families in the local area opportunity to try ...

The fifth Going Forward Music Festival is taking place on Saturday. It’s the fifth time the disabilities music festival has been put on by the Spalding-based Going Forward Social group and taking place this year at Southview Community Primary School, Crowland, from 11am to 7pm.Among the acts on show are CrossFire, Blackout, Gwenllian Humphreys, Benji D and a Rat Pack ...

An initiative to get people playing musical instruments with a local band is back next week for its 20th year. Holbeach Town Band’s Learn To Play week will see it open its doors in Back Lane every afternoon for a week from 2pm to 4pm from Monday, July 31 to Friday, August 4.The band welcomes visits from anyone interested in ...

Get ready to tuck in to the Holbeach Food Festival. The free-to-enter event is back in Carter’s Park on Sunday, September 3, from 10am to 4pm.The wide range of food available will include authentic Mexican, Indian, Caribbean, falafel, hog roast, award-winning pies, artisan burgers, smoked meats, Lincolnshire hot dogs, loaded fries and much more, plus plenty of vegan and vegetarian ...

Amanda Jackson will be the guest at Spalding Arts and Crafts latest evening on Tuesday (August 1). The subject is ‘beach light and reflections’ and will be a demonstration on acrylics.It takes place at Pinchbeck Village Hall in Knight Street from 7.30pm with entry £3 for members and £5 for visitors.It follows last month’s demonstration by Graham Laughton.A club spokesman ...

Police have issued an appeal to find a man who has escaped from a Suffolk prison and who may be in Spalding. South Holland Police this evening (Tuesday, July 25) appealed for information on finding Morgan Smyth who has absconded from Hollesley Bay prison. The statement reads: “Have you seen Morgan Smyth who has absconded from #HollesleyBay prison in Suffolk? ...