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A new music festival/carnival is set to take place in Spalding next July. Ayscoughfest is to take place on Saturday, July 27.Coun Mark Le Sage has began organising the event and is enlisting the help of Spalding Town Forum.“Ayscoughfest is a one-day mini music festival promoting local music,” he said. “We’re lucky to have Ayscoughfee and it’s about utilising that, ...

People have been incredibly generous in supporting our Give A Gift appeal this year. We have already received many gifts but we still need more presents and there are only a few days left to donate as the appeal closes on Wednesday, December 13.The appeal makes a huge difference to struggling families across South Holland and Boston, ensuring less fortunate ...

Christmas shoppers were out in force to support one of South Holland’s best-known landmarks. The festive craft fair at Moulton Mill drew crowds of visitors last Sunday when more than 20 stall holders pitched up.The country’s tallest windmill was packed with shoppers who were able to pick up everything from chutney to a woolly hat.“It was really very busy and ...

Christmas officially arrived in Holbeach last weekend as the crowds flocked to it annual Christmas Fair. The event run by Holbeach Parish Council proved a hit with a host of stalls on the High Street as well as in All Saint’s Church.The town’s shops were open, all except one.Jamie’s Carpets instead turned itself into Santa’s grotto which proved a huge ...

Long-serving members of a Spalding charity have been recognised for their dedication.At a recent business meeting of Spalding Lions Club, Eileen Robson was presented with chevrons for 20 years of service.John Steel was also commended for 40 years of service to the charity.He was presented with chevrons and John was also given an engraved commemorative glass along with a bottle ...

This year’s Give A Gift appeal has been given a boost thanks to the Rotary Club of South Holland. The Rotary Club made a £150 donation to the appeal, allowing us to buy a trolley full of toys.We’ve been overwhelmed by the generosity of our readers yet again this year, and can’t thank you enough for your support.The Spalding and ...

Springfields is sparkling, thanks to the ever popular Winter Wonderland Walk. Families can experience a unique journey of lights with one million bulbs through the beautiful Festival Gardens.Filled with picture-perfect moments, a new, longer walk has been designed including brand-new zones inspired by the magic of winter and the festive season.There are also plenty of selfie opportunities along the way, ...

Spalding’s Christmas Light Switch-on event was a festive success as people came to the town centre to enjoy the fun, shop locally and watch Spalding light up. The event filled the town centre with more than 50 market stalls for people to browse alongside live festive entertainment, games, competitions, food, gifts and crafts.Those who attended enjoyed live music and entertainment ...

When you’re tucking into your food and drink at Vine House Farm you might get a special surprise thanks to a song-loving employee. Jane Howell has been singing since she was eight-years-old, particularly since her dad John Daniels appeared on TV’s Opportunity Knocks talent show.Wherever she’s been, she likes to sing, hitting all the right notes while working at Wyevale ...

Spalding Lions Club is visiting villages around Spalding with Santa’s sleigh starting on Friday.The route covers Pinchbeck, Surfleet, Gosberton, Quadring, Donington, West Pinchbeck, Weston and Moulton as well as being static outside Morrisons Supermarket in Pinchbeck.Lion Julie Grant said: “We look forward to seeing the happy smiling faces of everyone as we travel around the villages. We are sorry if ...

Pavonotti aka Jeff Woods entertained Spalding U3A members at their November meeting.He entitled his talk ‘It’s All My Mother’s Fault’ and spoke about her love of singing to the radio that was on all day.Jeff loved to sing and following university had some voice training after seeing an advert for singing lessons in the Manchester Evening News. After starting out as ...

Could you help save lives? Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue are recruiting on-call firefighters at Spalding Fire Station.They’re looking to recruit those aged over 18 who live or work within five minutes of Spalding Fire Station, can provide on call weekday and weekend cover and are physically fit.A spokesman said: “The role is not full time, therefore you can make yourself ...

The updating of play equipment in Quadring is bringing the village together, the chairman of the parish council Andrew Jackson has said. Last week it voted to go ahead and purchase the equipment that will replace facilities in the park that have been in place for nearly 15 years.It follows a £12,600 grant from the Lincs Community Foundation, as well ...

The Holbeach Community Larder has received another brilliant boost thanks to a town business.The Original Factory Shop raises money for the charity every year by customers purchasing hangers, bags and from a secondhand book stall.This year they’ve been able to donate over £700 to help feed those in Holbeach who need it most.“Our company values the importance of helping our ...

Young chefs cooked up a storm as the Rotary Club of Spalding held its annual Young Chef competition.Six contestants aged 14 and 15 took part in the event at Spalding High School.The students had an hour and a half to prepare and present a meal for two consisting of a main course followed by a dessert on a budget of ...

Thanks to everyone who has donated to this year’s Give A Gift campaign so far, but we still need more presents. The appeal makes a huge difference to struggling families across South Holland and Boston, ensuring children who wouldn’t get a present have something to open on Christmas Day.The Spalding and South Holland Voice has teamed up with Coun Mark ...

A Spalding woman is appealing to the community to provide gifts as part of the Christmas dinner she will cook for them. As she did last year, Vanessa Browning is set to cook for single people who otherwise would be on their own on Christmas Day.It proved a huge success with 25 people attending.She would like to make it better ...

The average age of a Holbeach care home dropped significantly thanks to the arrival of a group of young visitors.Holbeach Meadows has been a buzz of excitement with three inter-generational projects up and running.The latest group of visitors were from Small Saints pre-school in the town, holding monthly sessions.“The smiles and interaction we are seeing between the residents through out ...

Santa Claus is coming to town courtesy of the Spalding and South Holland Rotary. And in seeing as many as you as possible, he’s hoping to raise money for charities.A spokesman for the rotary club said: “We are hoping the weather will be kind to us and we’ll do all we can to provide a bit of seasonal cheer.“It is ...

It’s the time of year when we ask our readers to dig deep and help make Christmas very special for local children who may otherwise miss out. While you are doing your Christmas shopping if you would consider buying an extra gift to donate to our campaign it would be very much appreciated.The Spalding and South Holland Voice has teamed ...