Events

A flotilla of pirate ships got shot at with cannons – of the water variety – as they made their way to a teddy bears’ picnic to Celebrate Surfleet. Around half a dozen boats with pirates aboard were decorated for the river journey from Surfleet Reservoir to Wayman’s park – getting shot at by a rival gang of pirates lying ...

Events to mark the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings continue with a military-themed family event at the Anglia Motel, Fleet. A host of military and vintage vehicles will be on display at the motel on Saturday, when everyone is welcome to go along – free of charge – and come face to face with a piece of the past ...

Holbeach branch of the Royal British Legion’s two-yearly visit to the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire was aptly just two days after the 70th anniversary of the D-Day Landings. Also on the trip were members of other branches and Holbeach and Long Sutton ACF detachments under the command of branch member Sgt Andy Wicks. At the Armed Forces Memorial, wreaths ...

The search for Pinchbeck’s lost manor has so far proved fruitless – but has unearthed a 15th century coin in pristine condition. The hammered silver penny from the reign of Henry VI in the mid-1400s has been a welcome find for Pinchbeck History and Archaeology Group amid the disappointment of not discovering any stonework from the manor. Group press officer ...

A huge effort by the community and businesses has put The Garth School in Spalding firmly on the road to having a superb garden and outdoor sensory area. About 50 people were working throughout Saturday on the creation for the special school pupils to use year-round. Work is expected to complete in a few weeks. Headteacher Daran Bland said: “The ...

If you’re looking for a great family day out this weekend, then look no further than Crowland Show. The show takes place on Saturday from 8.30am at the Snowden Field. During the day there will be a variety of activities. The Clown from Feet First will be walking on stilts, riding his unicycle and playing tricks and there will be ...

Drivers, residents and business owners can learn more about how a £280million rail improvement project will affect them. Network Rail is holding two sessions, one in Spalding and another in Gosberton, to share information about its project to upgrade the line and relieve some of the pressure on the East Coast Main Line. The project will see the closure of ...

The first Holbeach charity tractor run has raised more than £1,100. The run took place on Sunday and wound its way 22.65 miles, starting and finishing at King’s Field on Hurdletree Bank. Kevin Pearsall, who organised the event along with Stephen Pearsall and Paul Beecham, said: “It was the first time we had done this and we were delighted with ...

  Community spirit was out in force in Spalding on Sunday for the town’s first annual People’s Parade. The parade started and finished at the Sir John Gleed School field, where there were plenty of activities going on to keep everyone entertained. Parade manager Bruce Alexander said: “The event went exceptionally well and the enthusiasm from the people involved was ...

Their lives have taken very different paths since they last saw each other about 50 years ago, so Lord Paddy Ashdown and Spalding RBL vice-chairman Frank White had plenty to catch up on when they met up at Bookmark last week. The pair were in the Royal Marines’ 42 Commandos, serving in Singapore. Lord Ashdown was a lieutenant and Frank ...

This Sunday (June 22) is International SUN-day and South Lincolnshire Astronomical and Geophysical Society is inviting members of the public to have a safe viewing of the sun at Baytree Nurseries Garden Centre in Weston. Members of SoLAGS will be beside the main entrance with a selection of telescopes, and screens, and advice on how to view the sun safely. ...

Nearly 1,500 people proved that Holbeach has the appetite for an annual food festival. Organised by Lincolnshire county councillor Nick Worth, the event at the William Stukeley Primary School, was really well received. On the menu was a mix of food, music and culture thanks to the likes of Transported, Holbeach Town Band and Bakkavor Pizza. Coun Worth said: “It ...

Pinchbeck got into the party mood at the weekend with what many thought was the “best carnival parade” the village has seen. Schools, pre-schools, children’s groups and dancing and music groups joined the Cities of the World-themed parade through the streets, led by the carnival queen and princesses, for the highlight of the weekend. More people than ever joined the ...

If you felt something was missing from Spalding’s calendar this year, never fear. Despite the absence of the annual flower parade in 2014, there is something hoping to take its place in the hearts and minds of locals and visitors in the shape of Spalding People’s Parade. The event is on Sunday and will feature a parade of decorated trolley ...

Rainbow Summer Solstice Festival The Five Bells, Tydd St Mary Saturday, June 21 Free entry 11am to 8pm. Whatever your musical taste, there is bound to be something to suit at the Rainbow Summer Solstice Festival this Saturday. To mark the longest day of the year, The Five Bells in Tydd St Mary is hosting a huge summer party. The ...

Holbeach Town and Country Fayre has been hailed the best yet thanks to a brilliant turn out. The event took place at King’s Field over two days and had something for all the family ranging from martial arts demonstrations and a Hurricane flypast to art and craft stalls and vintage tractors. Committee member Andy French said: “We’d outgrown our previous ...

  Selfless volunteer Mick Clarkson is building a reputation as a community champion who makes things happen. First it was Pop’s Patch – a four square metre piece of rough council land in Royce Road which he transformed and maintains; now he’s helping to create a 50 square metre sensory garden at The Garth School. The 53-year-old father-of-three is working ...

There’s an opportunity for anyone to learn more about knitting, embroidery, crocheting and other needlecrafts in Spalding on Saturday, June 14. Freelance artist Carol Parker is organising an Art On The High Street workshop called #craftarmy. Embroiderers, weavers and spinners will be on hand to show visitors the basics of the craft. Or people can just drop in for a ...

Supporters came out in force to show their appreciation for Spalding’s Johnson Community Hospital at a summer fair. The event was organised by the Friends of the hospital, which marked its 60th anniversary with one of its most successful summer fairs – raising more than £1,000. Attractions during the day included a memory table looking back at the hospital’s past, ...

Musically-minded youngsters can make some noise by signing up to a series of workshops bringing the sounds of Indonesia to South Holland. Children aged from five to 13 will be led in the Gamelan sessions by a music ensemble from Indonesia and will get the chance to play metallaphones, gongs and drums. Liz Lenten, of Scarlet Community Club, which is ...