Events

Hole lot of help wanted for Pode Hole hall

Volunteers are being sought to help keep an historic village hall running past its current 60 years. The Bromley Hall at Pode Hole remains busy, but more volunteers are needed to keep it that way. The three-person committee would like to bolster their numbers, particularly with younger blood. They would also like any body who could help as a caretaker ...

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Cuppa load of this cancer fight: Macmillan Coffee Morning round-up

Five-year-old Brogan Marshall is among those urging you to tuck into cake and coffee this week to raise money for a cancer supporting charity. Brogan is one of the many hosting a Macmillan Coffee Morning in memory of a loved one. His Saturday event is in memory of his grandfather John Marshall. First up though in raising money for Macmillan ...

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Pinchbeck goes live this weekend

Pinchbeck Live returns this weekend with attractions across the village. Saturday will see a host of attractions at the Community Hub and Library between 10am and 4pm including a talk by the Spalding Gentlemen’s Society, a pinball competition, historic displays, live music from Peppermint Junction and a demonstration by Spalding Amateur Radio Society. Sunday sees St Mary’s Church Harvest Festival ...

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Open day sparks new group idea

A Heritage Lincolnshire open day at Spalding Cemetery was so successful it has set the ball rolling on the potential for a whole new organisation. As part of the county-wide open days, which let the public in on usually closed historic areas over two weekends in September, Spalding Cemetery’s Johnson Mausoleum was open and organisers Coun Elizabeth Sneath and Julia ...

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European visitors welcomed

Spalding Round Table and Spalding 41 Club (a club made up of ex Round Table members) played host to the their opposite numbers from Spalding’s twin town Speyer, Germany, as part of a partnership going back many years. The clubs meet up each year in Spalding and Speyer in alternate years. More than 80 people of all ages took part ...

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Church set to celebrate 150 years

Holbeach St Marks Church is celebrating its 150th birthday with two days of celebration starting Friday (September 21). The celebrations will be in full swing from noon to 5pm tomorrow and between 11am and 4pm on Saturday. Among the attractions will be a chance to see the original registers and log book which will provide a glimpse into the history ...

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West Pinchbeck Tractor Run from on high

The second annual West Pinchbeck Tractor Run took place this weekend – and a drone was there to capture the action from a different angle. On Sunday, September 9, a host of vintage vehicles set off from West Pinchbeck village hall, in a convoy that took in the local area before returning to enjoy the stalls and refreshments. Pictures by ...

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River Welland views inspire art competition

A display of the entrants of Spalding Arts and Crafts Society’s latest competition is currently taking place at Spalding Library. Members were asked to paint a scene of the River Welland between Crowland and Fosdyke. A spokesman for the group said: “We had 13 excellent entries showing the range of scenery the Welland has to offer.” You can vote for ...

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Little Miracles take-off

A family fun day organised by Little Miracles Charity raised more than £600. The event, at the Fun Farm, Weston, was organised at short-notice for the charity which only opened a branch in the area a month ago. Despite some last-minute hitches and blustery weather, which meant inflatables couldn’t be used, the event earlier this month was hailed a success ...

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So, you think you know South Holland well?

Put your local knowledge to the test and fill in the gaps with the Spalding Gentlemen’s Society (SGS) quiz. The 100-question quiz is themed Spalding and South Holland and is a good excuse to get out and about. SGS member Dave Jacobs said: “If you think you know your local history or, if not, would like to get to know ...

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Art leader’s final exhibition at Sutton Bridge

This year’s St Matthew’s Church, Sutton Bridge, Annual Art Exhibition will be organiser Geoff De Roux’s last as he steps down from the post. Geoff has organised the exhibition for the last seven years and now St Matthew’s Church is looking for someone else to lead the long-standing exhibition from next year. The exhibition runs from 10am on Saturday, August ...

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Relax and refresh this September in Spalding

A new series of meditation and mindfulness courses starts in Spalding in September. The antithesis of modern living, meditation and mindfulness brings space and peace to our lives. Next month, there are two options for those looking to explore their inner peace. A spokesman said: “All living beings have a shared wish – to be happy and free from problems. ...

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Community Speed Watch gets first green flag

The first community speed watch volunteers are set to take to the streets. Villages and towns are a step closer to having their roads monitored by safety conscious volunteers thanks to the first Community Speed Watch Training Day. The event, held at the Castle Sports Complex, got the first batch of volunteers up to speed with equipment and protocol. Community ...

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GALLERY: Spalding’s Salute to war years at 1940s weekend

Ration books, uniforms and classic cars all helped transport visitors back to the 1940s when the war years were revisited in Spalding at the weekend. Around 8,000 people took part in the special weekend which was organised by South Holland District Council. The two-day event concluded with a VJ Day remembrance parade which marked the day fighting in the far ...

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Crowds go head over heels for free circus event

More than 1,000 people rolled up to Ayscoughfee Hall last week for a fantastic celebration of circus skills. The South Holland Centre’s Family Circus Day saw potential performers of the future get a chance to try a host of circus skills including juggling and plate spinning on Thursday, August 2. It was held to mark the 250th anniversary of circuses ...

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Hundreds get Activated! in Holbeach

Hundreds of people of all ages descended on Carter’s Park as the first Activate! session came to Holbeach. The South Holland District Council event proved a huge success with games and all kinds of activities on offer for free. Coun Gary Taylor, portfolio holder for communities and facilities said: “What a fantastic start to our series of ‘Activate!’ August free ...

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Pleasure of painting on display

The University of the Third Age (U3A) Monday Art Group will this month hold its exhibition, called The Pleasure of Painting, at Asycoughfee Hall’s Geest Gallery. The exhibition runs until Friday, August 31 and is open from 10.30am to 4pm, Wednesdays to Sundays (plus Bank Holiday Mondays). Admission is free. A U3A spokesman said: “Almost all the group members studied ...

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GALLERY: Pupils who ‘Walk Tall’ awarded by Spalding Lions

Some of South Holland’s top young talents have been recognised for their school achievements by the Spalding Lions. Every year the group asks schools to nominate a student for their Walk Tall awards for those whose achievements have stood out for a host of different reasons. Over the last few weeks the of school term the Lions visited the schools ...

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Activate your summer holiday fun in South Holland

There is no reason for youngsters to get bored during the school holidays. South Holland District Council has arranged a series of free family days through the Activate! programme. Starting on August 1 in Holbeach, the days are designed to give young people and their families the chance to try new sports and arts activities within their community. Activities include ...

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Strawsome fun attracts crowds

Around 500 people flocked to Moulton last weekend for the village’s annual Garden Crawl and Scarecrow Festival. Villagers dotted a host of straw-based creations around the area while 14 private gardens were open to enjoy for one weekend only. As well as trails and games for kids, there was the opportunity to vote for the best scarecrow. The winning entry ...

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