Events

An appearance by Kev Minion stole the show during an event at St Mary’s Church in Long Sutton. The Venerable Dr Justine Chapman, archdeacon of Boston, was guest preacher and spoke about the Blessed Virgin Mary as part of the Patronal Festival which the church was celebrating. Following the service, Kev – one of the characters from the hit film ...

Free training is being offered to equip people with the skills necessary to ensure they fulfil their obligations to promote the wellbeing of adults and protect them from harm and abuse. The training – Safeguarding Adults: Everyone’s Responsibility – offered by Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service (LCVS), is particularly targeted at anyone who cares for adults especially in a charity ...

Two churches have shared in a £1,000 windfall after enjoying concerts by Pinchbeck entertainer, Pavanotti, aka Jeff Woods. Crowland Abbey and St James’s Church, Moulton Chapel, shared in the proceeds of the events. Jeff has sung for some of the country’s leading opera companies as well as appearing on TV, radio and cruise ships. He said: “As well as giving ...

There is an opportunity to spend a morning singing at All Saints’ Church in Holbeach with a Back To Choir Day on Saturday (September 19). The event is for anyone who enjoys singing, or who has never sung, or perhaps was in a choir at school but has not sung since then. Musical director Barry Lancaster will take people through ...

Hollywood hits and British blockbusters were represented at a successful flower festival on the theme of a Day at the Movies. Whaplode’s St Mary’s Church hosted its annual event from Friday until Tuesday, and as well as the floral displays, there was fresh produce, bric-a-brac and book and jigsaw stalls. There was also the chance for visitors to find out ...

More than 2,000 people attended the new-look Spalding and South Holland Festival of Food and Drink. The event, held in the car parks and area surrounding South Holland District Council’s offices, made a comeback after a three-year gap and, despite pouring rain on Sunday was hailed a success. But Spalding Town Centre Manager Dennis Hannant has said some lessons have ...

A new competition aimed at encouraging people to try out a range of fun activities kicked off in style. A special SHout and About launch event saw visitors enjoying a number of activities which will be featured in the competition, including hula hooping, arts and crafts and aerobics. There were also live demonstrations, free food and the chance to meet ...

A Red Ensign will fly above South Holland District Council’s offices as part of national Merchant Navy Day. The event, on Thursday, September 3, is being held to raise awareness of the UK’s ongoing dependence on Merchant Navy seafarers. The flag raising ceremony will take place at 10am outside the council’s offices in Priory Road, and members of the public are ...

Poet, musician, novelist, and actor Benjamin Zephaniah heads the new calendar of Spalding Gentlemen’s Society talks and lectures. The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah is on Friday, September 25 at 8pm at Spalding Grammar School. The society said: “This is a lecture like no other. Benjamin will talk about his life from the streets of Birmingham, to a life ...

The Spalding Festival of Food and Drink is ready to welcome visitors this weekend (August 29 and 30). Spalding and District Area Chamber of Commerce is keen to promote the “culinary delights” of the district and is staging the festival weekend on Saturday and Sundayat South Holland District Council offices in Priory Road, Spalding. Trade exhibitors will be showcasing their ...

A new concert version of the musical Godspell, which is raising money for churches across Lincolnshire, is coming to Crowland Abbey in September. The show has been created and is being directed by Sue Hodge, star of much-loved BBC comedy series ‘Allo ‘Allo! The Rev Mike Ongyerth said: “We’re truly delighted that Sue is bringing her production of Godspell – ...

Rebekah’s Wish has received a massive boost thanks to a psychic supper organised by Spiritual Wings. Rebekah’s Wish is trying to raise £20,000 to pay off the mortage on terminally-ill Rebekah Dolby’s home, allowing her four children to stay there with their grandmother after her death. Spiritual Wings’ event raised £660.25 from the supper, raffle and auction. Added to this ...

Members of the public are being invited to be models for a series of sculptures in Spalding. Artist Joseph Hillier has been commissioned by arts programme Transported, in partnership with Spalding and District Civic Society, to create a public artwork inspired by the town’s market history. It will be made up of a series of small bronze sculptures throughout the ...

This year’s 1940s Weekend at Ayscoughfee Hall Museum and Gardens proved a spectacular success with a record 5,000 people attending the nostalgic event. Crowds made the most of the warm weather at the historic Spalding venue for the two day event which featured memorabilia displays, re-enactments, demonstrations, stalls and period vehicles. Organised by South Holland District Council and Spalding Remembrance ...

The sun shone and people turned out in droves to support the first ever Holbeach Music and Beer Festival. Organised by Sean Taylor and held at the Holbeach United Community Sports Academy at Pennyhill, the event saw more than 2,500 people go along to enjoy the live music. Over the three days, 17 acts took to the stage and visitors ...

Holbeach Town Band has just finished its 14th annual Learn to Play Week. It was the most successful to date with 26 people of all ages going along to try out the wide range of instruments – cornet, tenor horn, baritone, euphonium, trombone and tuba. Around 20 people went along each day and they were all able to produce notes ...

Gosberton teenager Will Silver has landed a role in a top summer show in Skegness. The 15-year-old is in musical Centre Stage, which starts at The Embassy Theatre on Thursday (Aug 6) and runs weekly until September 10. Will was recommended to Janice Sutton Productions by Graham Dark, who runs Spalding 50+ Sports and Social Club, which regularly attends the shows. Janice ...

Leg warmers and big hair made a comeback for a special day of fundraising at Spalding’s Castle Sports Complex. An 80s theme saw staff and sports centre members dress the part for fitness classes throughout the day which were carried out to music from the decade. The event was the idea of personal trainer Sheena Tulloch, who wanted to raise ...

More than 30 people crawled around Cowbit and searched around Weston Hills and Surfleet as part of a treasure hunt. The event was organised by Ken Bush on behalf of fellow members of the Spalding and District U3A. This year’s winning team – by just one point – was Roger and Edna Perkins with Denis and Sylvia Wilkinson, who received ...

Members and friends of Broad Street Methodist Church enjoyed readings, worship songs and reflections on life’s journey at an outdoor celebration. The event, on the theme of The Way, was held at Ayscoughfee Gardens, Spalding. Children enjoyed drawing each other and also their parents and helpers, which later contributed to the Friendly Bus, a beautiful red vehicle made for the ...