Holbeach United manager Danny Clifton says he’s ‘praying’ the club get moved out of the Thurlow Nunn League as the fall out over a game re-arranged due to a referee’s error rumbles on. The Tigers had been told to replay a game on Saturday they won 4-2 at Harwich and Parkeston last month courtesy of four Cal Davies goals after ...

Spalding United earned an important point with Boldmere St Michaels on Saturday as they look set to clinch a Pitching-In Northern Premier League Midland Division play-off spot. Spalding had looked set for another defeat after an Andre Brown ninth minute penalty.But they improved in the second half creating several chances and got back on level terms though Bradley Rolt with ...

A battling performance saw Pinchbeck United earn what could be a vital point despite playing for 84 minutes with 10 men against Eastwood on Tuesday night. But manager Lewis Thorogood was left frustrated by the ‘diabolical’ officiating.It’s ahead of another important fixture at Heather St John’s on Saturday.The Knights are hoping not to get pulled into the relegation fight.They’re two ...

Sunday saw the opening races of the 2023 Welland Yacht Club sailing season for the Robert Creek Shield. The first day’s competitive sailing was blessed with sunshine and a breeze strong enough to keep the sailors on their toes and work off some of the rustiness but not too strong to deter putting on the water.Seven boats came to the ...

The Marshland Store Trophy was the first cup competition of the year to be played at Tydd St Giles Golf Club. A foursomes stableford, the winners Lin Walker and Chris Montigue, from Tydd St Giles, were presented with the trophy by ladies’ captain Sylvia Ilsley.Results: 1st Lin Walker and Chris Montigue with 36 points, 2nd (ocb) Liz Miller and Ann ...

Croquet teams from across the county were invited to Pinchbeck Croquet Club to take part in the Lincolnshire Opener as a start of season tournament. Pairs from as far afield as Gainsborough and Torksey joined with teams from Louth, Woodhall Spa, Dunston, Boston and Branston, as well as Pinchbeck.Each team played four games with Pinchbeck and Dunston finishing their group ...

Spalding Golf Club’s first annual junior golf tournament was played on Saturday, March 25, in memory of Margaret Barkway, who died in May 2022. The former ladies’ captain was very involved with junior golf.The tournament was played on the club’s new six-hole academy course.Almost 20 junior golfers took part with trophies awarded for two age categories.The first trophy, aimed at ...

Paul Rudkin has made his 959th – and possibly final – appearance for Spalding and District Sunday League side Jubilee FC.At 65-years-old, the man who has been with the club since its fourth match back in 1977, is finally calling it a day.He’s been either secretary or manager for all but a handful of those games.It’s possible there’s one last ...

It’s wide open at the top of Division One in the Spalding and District Snooker League, after leaders Bourne SC A lost 4-2 in a crunch match against second-placed Boundary A. Just two points now separate the teams, with only two matches left to play before the end of the season.Third-placed Pyramid C held on to their position thanks to ...

City of Peterborough 2nd 3Spalding Ladies’ 1st 3Goals: Charlotte Maplethorpe, Maddie Haunch (2).Jemima Hitcham made some great saves, with the Spalding defence working well to clear. Karen Timby made a great pass into Maplethorpe who won a penalty stroke. She slotted the ball in to put Spalding 1-0 up.Peterborough equalised before half time but Spalding started the second half well. ...

On Sunday, Sleaford Indoor Bowls Club hosted the Lincolnshire men’s and mixed county semi finals. Spalding Lightning had representatives in a number of competitions and are now in three county finals.Graham Smith will play Paul Oke from Sleaford in the singles final, Dominic McVittie continues the defence of his sets singles title and will play Richard Ashton from Lincoln in ...

A kind-hearted South Holland plumber is offering to fit a new gas boiler for a person or family who is struggling with the cost of living rise. Symon Watson, of Long Sutton, has been a plumber since leaving school and knows that many people are finding the cost of living hard at the moment.“We go into a lot of homes ...

A 16-year-old air cadet has landed the top role for the Spalding Flower Parade. Star Perry was voted the Ambassador for the event returning on Saturday, May 13 by a panel of judges after a ceremony.As well as being atop of one of the major floats on the day, the Boston College student from Weston Hills will be attending events ...

A young footballer is raising money for his club with a sponsored bike ride. Lewy Royle-Hutson is five years old and a keen member of the Spalding under-six team. He is cycling more than five miles next week to help buy equipment for the club. Manager Albie Parker said he was very proud of the youngster who has already raised ...

A Spalding-based home care company is leading a wave of complaints about major changes to NHS contracts in the county. Lincolnshire Internal Care Board (ICB) is now only using one company in South Holland for those funded via Continuing Healthcare. The board has appointed four companies to provide the service for the whole county.“Our intention with the new contract award ...

The candidates for the South Holland District Council and parish council elections on Thursday, May 4 have been announced. To control the district council a party needs to take 19 of the 37 seats.Due to lack of candidates in some wards the Conservatives are already guaranteed five. The candidates are (those listed in italic currently hold the seat): Crowland and ...

May I use The Spalding and South Holland Voice to reply to Chris Brewis.Dear Mr Brewis, being somewhat sceptical of your motive in asking for a referendum on the “new pavilion” may I ask that when the question is phrased it includes reference to an alternative building? If you ask the people of the parish “do you want a new ...

I am visiting Spalding from Canada.I am appalled at the lack of thought by numerous people who park their vehicles half on the pavement so that people in wheelchairs and scooters cannot access the pavement.Not only do they do that, but they often park where the drop down curb is.This means even mums with prams cannot cross the road, let ...

A group of people who enjoy singing, regularly sing at care homes in the Spalding area. The residents get a great deal of pleasure from our visits and often join in the singing.Recently we went to Tonic Health to sing with the Dementia Club and their carers. Everyone had a lovely afternoon.Sadly two of the volunteer singers found, on leaving ...

I am pleased to see your readers joining in to support the 68 is too late campaign and opposing pension age rises in your recent publication of The Spalding & South Holland Voice.The state pension age is already too high, it’s due to rise to 67 by 2028 and 68 by 2046.Also I welcome Unite the union and the National ...