Events

Reasonable rental rates and a clear space suitable for almost all events put village halls at the heart of their local community. The diverse events on offer at our local hubs – from exercise classes to film clubs – are testament to the creative and community-minded organisers who book the space. Whaplode Village Hall is an excellent example of a ...

The Holbeach Music and Beer Festival provided organiser Sean Taylor a moment he’ll never forget. Fireworks flew while 80s-style band Wild Boys topped off a triumphant Saturday night after an afternoon shower threatened to dampen spirits. “At 2pm, there was a sharp shower,” said Sean. “From three onwards, the sun came out. When Soft Tone Needles played with the sun ...

A scheme aimed at getting more people in South Holland walking has celebrated its tenth anniversary. The Walking for Health initiative held a special event at the South Holland Centre which was attended by 130 walk leaders and volunteers. New members are always welcome to join the club which has eight walking clubs across the district offering 13 walks. A ...

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will once again fly over Spalding this weekend. Spectacular flypasts of iconic World War Two aircraft will thrill people of all ages this Saturday and Sunday. The era of the war years, big bands and ration books will be vividly brought back to life at Ayscoughfee Hall Museum and Gardens. The historic Spalding venue ...

Truckfest East is set to wow the crowds later this month – and we have two pairs of family tickets to give away for the extravanganza.   The event takes place at the Norfolk Showground over the weekend of August 19 and 20 and promises a fabulous family day out.   The trucking spectacular will see main arena action from ...

A popular 1940s weekend that attracted more than 5,000 visitors last time is expecting another bumper crowd this year.   The era of World War Two, big bands and ration books will be spectacularly brought back to life at Ayscoughfee Hall Museum and Gardens.   Jointly organised by South Holland District Council and the Spalding Memorial Parade, this nostalgic annual ...

A Spalding solicitor is taking to the saddle to raise cash for a cancer charity by cycling from Land’s End to John O’ Groats.   Adrian Lazell is fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support and will be taking to the roads in September for his mammoth ride.   “We have all lost someone to cancer. We lost John Aitken, our senior ...

An action-packed weekend saw crowds flock to the annual Bakkavor Party in the Park at the Springfields Events Centre.   The two-day event was put on for all Bakkavor employees and their families with the general public attending the Saturday night music spectacular and Sunday fun day.   The annual Bakkavor’s Got Talent competition saw April Morgan win the £1,000 ...

Fundraisers who danced the night away with Strictly Come Dancing stars Anton du Beke and Erin Boag have collected almost £5,000 for the Johnson Community Hospital.   The pair were special guests at the annual Johnson Community Hospital Ball, which was held at Springfields Events and Conference Centre.   More than 600 guests were treated to a glittering performance from ...

Organisers of the annual Bakkavor Party in the Park are aiming to top last year’s massive charity fundraising total at this weekend’s event.   Last year £15,000 was donated to charities from the event which takes place on July 15 and 16 at Springfields Event Centre, Spalding.   All proceeds from Party in the Park ticket sales and the Sunday ...

Record crowds enjoyed glorious summer weather for this year’s Holbeach Food Fair.   Around 2,000 people visited the showcase for local producers, suppliers and creators of fantastic foodstuff.   Everything from burgers to vodka toffee was on offer during the course of the fourth annual event.   Organiser Nick Worth said he was delighted with the turn-out.   The festival ...

Thousands of visitors flocked to the Crowland Show at the weekend and local good causes are set to benefit.   Glorious summer weather ensured a steady flow of visitors to Snowden Field to enjoy a range of attractions on Saturday.   Circus workshops, dog shows, horse shows, music, birds of prey and refreshments were all on offer at the event. ...

A woodland area will help schoolchildren discover more about nature and wildlife after volunteers spruced it up. Lincolnshire Co-op colleagues and members mucked in to refresh a green space at Long Sutton Primary School. Together they’ve cleared thick weeds and made way for a woodland trail and outdoor area for the school’s pupils. And the clear-up itself gave the children ...

The pride, care and devotion is obvious to see in entries for the Holbeach Best Garden competition, which we’re running in conjunction with Holbeach In Bloom. There are three prizes – £50, £30 and £20 – for individuals’ gardens and a £25 prize for the best community effort. Gardens in Holbeach or the surrounding villages are eligible to be entered Get ...

These are some of the results of an ongoing project to create textiles for Holbeach Cemetery Chapels. A one-day workshop was held to continue the project of creating eight panels. Two panels will go on display at a Midsummer Concert with The Mirinesse Singers at the Park Road chapels on Wednesday (June 21). Around 25 adults and also children from ...

A free family fun day is taking place at Ayscoughfee Gardens in Spalding on Sunday (June 18), as part of The Great Get Together, inspired by the life of late MP Jo Cox. The event between 11am and 3pm will feature garden games, live music, arts and crafts activities and entertainment. Families are encouraged to bring along a picnic and ...

The third networking event this year with Spalding and District Area Chamber is being at the Red Lion Quarter Conference Centre on Tuesday, June 20. This event is being sponsored by independent accountants firm Duncan and Toplis, which will be providing a guest talk on “Financial information to drive your business”. Chamber president Phil Scarlett said: “Our networking events are ...

People only have until the end of this month to enter Holbeach In Bloom’s best garden competition, run in conjunction with The Voice. Whatever your outside space – a garden, balcony or window box – Holbeach In Bloom wants to see it. Judges Terry and Jill Harrington will visit each entrant during July and decide the winners. There are three ...

Lincolnshire Co-op is asking for volunteers to muck in and help spruce up some nature spots and environmental projects.   Long Sutton Primary School is one of the locations for this year’s Big Co-op Clean. On Thursday (June 8) between 10am and 2pm there will be gardening work in polytunnels and raised beds, and clearance of the forest area.   ...

  The story of the Spalding’s history is being told through a series of special events at Ayscoughfee Hall this summer. The Festival of Archaeology will feature events, talks, displays and activities for the whole family. It kicks off on Thursday, July 20 with a talk by Louise Jennings, historic environment officer for Lincolnshire, focussing on the history of South ...