Events

Spalding artist Kerstin Lankey has been the named as the winner of the Public Vote Trophy in the 18th South Holland Open Arts Exhibition at the South Holland Centre. Her work, Squirrel, completed in pastels and pastel pencils on Pastelmat board, was selected by members of the public from the 89 pieces of work on display. Kerstin previously won the ...

John Steel, Elaine Mothers and the other members of Spalding Lions Club have been nominated for Pride of South Holland Award. The nominations for the 2018 award are flying in ahead of September’s big celebration at the South Holland Centre. The person who nominated the Lions, said: “I am nominating the Lions Club (Spalding) because they are great. “They were ...

Flower festivals are a firm fixture of the first fortnight of May. Here are some of the events happening in South Holland. Holbeach Flower Festival at All Saints’ Church has five days of floral fun with Musicals theme. Look out for Audrey II! Events include a school concert at 6pm on Friday, May 4, Teddy Bears from the Tower at ...

There was no generation gap in sight when young and old joined forces for a creative session. A group of children aged from seven to 11 were invited to Holbeach Hospital for the arts afternoon with older residents. The event was organised by activities co-ordinators Jackie White and Maggie Ward. “For some time now I have been interested in the ...

The weather has finally turned spring-like and the time is right to start planning your floral displays. Whether bedding plants are your thing, or you prefer the wild flower look, a beautiful garden can brighten any summer. If you have a front garden and live in Holbeach then you could be in with a chance of winning a cash prize ...

Elite Sport Academy are among the entries that have been coming in for The Pride of South Holland Awards, Their nominator said:  “I believe the team deserves this award for the tireless efforts they put in to offering opportunities to our local community and beyond “Over 2,000 children  a week take part in events across the sporting spectrum including archery, ...

An event that could save your life returns to the South Holland Centre this weekend. The Rotary Club of South Holland is holding Know Your Blood Pressure sessions on Saturday. Between 10am and 3pm professionals will be on hand to check your blood pressure for free as part of the campaign launched by Rotary International and the Stroke Association. A ...

Hot drinks, cake and chat are on the menu for a new social scheme. Community Cuppa events launch throughout April, aimed at anyone aged over 50 who would like to find out more about what is going on in their local area. The scheme is designed to build connections between people in communities around Lincolnshire, helping tackle loneliness and social ...

Stephen Martyn is the latest artist to pass on his expertise to the Spalding Arts and Crafts Society. The Norfolk based painter provided a display of watercolours at the groups recent March meeting at Pinchbeck Village Hall. He used just two colours to create the picture of Cley Mill in Norfolk – French ultramarine blue and brown madder. A full ...

A host of performers from the district took to the stage last week for The Rotary Club of Spalding and Welland’s annual Age Concern Concert. The event on Tuesday, March 6, was specially put on by the Rotary members as a night out for the community’s elderly population at the South Holland Centre. Compère Richard James oversaw the entertainment which ...

Young musicians can get their art to the masses thanks to weekend showcase slots at this year’s Spalding Beer and Music Festival. Founder member and musical director Mark Le Sage is asking for young local musical talent to step forward. He said: “We have an opportunity to showcase young singers and musicians at this years event by having a small ...

A local council wants groups and individuals to tell a TV company why its town is the perfect place for a prominent new piece of art. Following a recent invitation by broadcaster Banijay UK, Holbeach Parish Council will put forward a bid for the Big Things project – but they need your help. Banijay UK is looking for local parishes ...

The Pennygate Foundation is promising a taste of The Ritz this Mother’s Day (Sunday, March 11). Every year since its inception the Spalding community drop-in centre has held a special event to celebrate local mothers. This year is no exception as its doors open from 2pm to 4pm for a fantastic afternoon tea experience from just £5 per person. Brenda ...

Donations topping £20,000 were distributed at a special event in Holbeach at the weekend. The town’s community centre was transformed for a thanksgiving party organised by Harold Payne of the Anglia Motel. His customers donated more than £20,000 via the charity boxes in the motel at Fleet and Mr Payne said he was delighted with the amount raised. “I am ...

Community music group soundLINCS has received a £20,000 boost towards growing their New Tricks project. New Tricks provides people over 50 years old of all musical abilities the chance to shape a new musical group around their passions. The project takes place across the county and the South Holland session is in Spalding at the South Holland Centre. The £20,000 ...

Year 11 students from across the region attended Boston College’s first Prom Event at the Boston College: Spalding campus. School Proms are perhaps the biggest social event on the calendar for Year 11 and they are growing in popularity every year. Talented college students used this popularity to showcase their skills and help those anticipating their prom look and feel ...

Tickets and details have been released for this year’s St Barnabas Hospice Lipstick and Champagne Ladies Ball in Spalding. Booking ahead for Saturday, May 19, the charity ball will take place at Springfields Events Centre. Function band Starstruck Live will perform hits spanning from the 60s to today, and a there’ll be a disco. Vikki Allen, Community Fundraiser for St ...

All young people can benefit from acting, says the leader of Spalding show group Act II. On Saturday, January 27, Act II Theatre Company will welcome youngsters and their families or carers to the Clay Lake studio for a chance to see what goes on at the company that puts on scores of performances a year. “Act II is not ...

A music festival dedicated to those with a disability or learning difficulties is being held in Spalding this year – and organisers want to hear from those who wish to get involved. The Going Forward Music Festival is set to take place later this year on Saturday, July 28 at The Priory School. Spalding-based poet Callum Brazzo is one of ...

Award winning artist Vic Bearcroft had Spalding Art and Crafts Society howling at their latest meeting. Vic specialises in animal portraits and he provided a demonstration of pastel and black valour using just four colours.   Vic created Howling Wolf from an original photo taken in a Berkshire Wildlife centre of a North American grey wolf called Nuka. The meeting ...