Events

London, Paris, Milan – expect to see them all represented at Pinchbeck Carnival 2014. The theme for this year’s event is Cities of the World and a number of local groups and organisations will be showing off their handiwork on colourful floats reflecting the theme. The carnival parade will start from Wimberley Way at noon and will be the highlight ...

More than 30 tractors – mainly vintage – will be taking to the roads around Holbeach to raise awareness of breast cancer. The outing, which will see the convoy travel from Holbeach to Sutton St James on June 22, before moving onto Fleet and Gedney on its two and a half hour route, is the idea of tractor enthusiast Kevin ...

This year is truly a year for commemoration and one in which it’s hoped many people might pause to remember the immense sacrifices made on our behalf by our forebears to enable us to live in peace and security. With the recent ceremonies surrounding the 70th anniversary of D-Day fresh in our memories, many people felt very humble seeing the ...

Emily Walker (4, pictured), from Spalding, was among those who took part in the Riverford Big Worm Dig at Sacrewell Farm, near Peterborough. The Big Worm Dig is helping in a national survey of worms to improve understanding of the wriggly creatures, which have been described as the “new bumble bee” in terms of conservation. Worms are like mini-tractors, tilling ...

Holbeach Town Band was the latest act to entertain the crowds in Ayscoughfee Gardens, Spalding, as part of its summer music programme. Scores of people came prepared with picnic blankets and deck chairs to enjoy the popular band run through its popular repertoire. The concerts are all held on the South Lawn (to the side of the museum) on Sundays ...

Donington’s Flinders Founders had some fun in the sun at their annual fun day. The event took place at the village’s Flinders Park and saw a good attendance. There was a whole host of activities on offer including games and face painting. Musical entertainment was provided by the ever-popular Holbeach Town Band. Flinders Founders’ next event is the Party in ...

The Fenland branch of CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) has been supping pints for 40 years – and is planning to brew a beer called Fenland 40 to celebrate. Back in 1974 the first informal meeting was held, at The Bull in Pinchbeck. On June 21 that year Fenland branch was formed at The Bull Inn at Market Deeping, with ...

Spalding’s cycle action group has a leisure ride to Crowland as part of the forthcoming national Bike Week. PEDALS is inviting anyone to join members for the 20-mile ride on Sunday, June 15. Meet at The Vista (in front of Spalding parish church) at 2.30pm. Adults are asked to accompany riders under 13 and all bikes should be roadworthy.

A parade and service of remembrance for the D-Day Landings is being held in Spalding on Sunday. Organised by the Spalding Royal Naval Association, fall-in for the parade is 10.30am at Ayscoughfee Gardens cafe. The service will take place at the garden’s war memorial at 10.45am. Ex-service organisations are invited to attend with their standards. A Spalding RNA spokesman said: ...

Pinchbeck History and Archaeology Group begins a new attempt to find the village’s lost manor next week. The diggers will move onto Abbey Field in Northgate on Monday and will remove earth to create deep trenches six feet wide in six designated areas highlighted in a survey carried out in a geophysical scan. Visitors will be able to watch the ...

Theatre-lovers are in for a treat on Friday night when Cutwater Productions take to the stage with their adaptation of Ill Met By Moonlight. The show takes place at Pinchbeck Village Hall from 7.30pm. The play is set on the English/Welsh border at a time not so long ago when rural superstition was rife. A descendant of Puck still roams the ...

Music from the era of the First and Second World Wars rang out across Ayscoughfee Hall School as pupils performed for special guests. Senior members of the community were invited along to the school for a performance of “musical memories” by the whole school and to enjoy tea and refreshments. Headteacher Clare Ogden said: “It was a fantastic afternoon in ...

A popular village fair is hoping to showcase eye-catching motorbikes, trikes and scooters at this year’s event. Whaplode Drove and Country Fair wants to hear from anyone keen to exhibit a vintage vehicle at the July event. The entries will be lined up alongside the fair’s annual display of classic vehicles. Committee chairman Mandie Collier said: “We’re always looking at ...

CCF16052014 The first Holbeach Food Festival launches next month to promote locally grown produce. And organisers are linking in with the ever-popular Holbeach Town and Country Fayre on the same weekend. Visitors will be shuttled between both sites free of charge by the Holbeach Community Bus. South Holland district councillor Nick Worth said: “We’re hoping that people will enjoy a ...

Sheep and sunshine combined to make a baa-lmy weekend all round at Unique Cottage Studios, Spalding. The weather was a real bonus for the fifth annual sheep and wool day – held to highlight the many crafts associated with sheep and wool. Carolyn Goodwin, owner of the Low Fulney studio, said: “We had a fantastic turnout for the day and ...

There’s still time to get involved with learner sessions at Spalding Indoor Bowls Club. Ten-week courses of instruction for beginners of all ages start at the Castle Sports Complex in Albion Street next week. An evening course starts at 6.30pm on Tuesday, May 27 and a daytime course begins at 2pm on Wednesday, May 28. Cost is £10 for the ...

There is a rare opportunity to look around Spalding Gentlemen’s Society on Wednesday, June 4. Founded in 1710, the Broad Street establishment is one of the oldest learned societies in the country and the earliest provincial association for the encouragement of antiquarianism. Among its many notable members were Sir Isaac Newton and his biographer and antiquarian William Stukeley. Join curator ...

St Barnabas Spalding Hospice is holding its first car treasure hunt to boost its funds. This fun event takes place on Sunday from 2pm and is open to everyone looking for an afternoon out. The hunt starts and finishes at The Thatched Cottage, Pools Lane, Sutterton. Entry is £10 per car and each car will be sent off with a ...

Jungle Book themed activities were the order of the day at a special event held at the South Holland Centre, Spalding. Children attending the day of fun took part in a drama and music workshop, a dance based workshop, craft activities and cupcake decorating. The day was rounded off with a screening of Disney’s The Jungle Book.

Members of Spalding U3A had a night at the dogs after sponsoring a race at Peterborough Greyhound Stadium. It was the group’s second outing to the venue and due to the success of the evening it is sure to become a regular event. Member, Ian McCallum (on the right) organised the event. From Thursday, June 5, the group’s monthly meetings ...