Fundraising

A baker has pledged to deliver bread for local charities throughout the winter. David Wood Baking Ltd at Fulney is working with The Rightside Trust and Ella’s Project charities, of which Mark Le Sage is a part.It will go to a host of different charities both work with.Mark said: “I’m pleased and proud that the local commercial bakers has agreed ...

A country gig has raised £1,158 for Multiple Sclerosis Research. David Barfoot and Jack Fennelow (pictured above) put on the gig at The Elizabethan Centre in Whaplode Drove in August.David said: “Many thanks to all that attended and donated to the recent successful country music afternoon.“In total £1,158 was raised which will be donated to Multiple Sclerosis Research.“Thanks also goes ...

A bid to renovate a school’s playground has begun with pupils, staff and parents looking to raise £50,000. The Friends of Pinchbeck East Primary Academy is looking to improve the area.It’s started by getting hands-on, spending last weekend building planters in the Key Stage One playground.But the group has impressive plans and is looking to hear from businesses and individuals ...

A long-standing flower club has raised £900 for palliative care at Spalding’s Johnson Hospital. The majority of the money was raised at Saracen’s Head Flower Club’s annual charity China Tea Party on September 5.The evening commenced with tea, which was supplied by the flower club ladies, followed by a flower demonstration by Ann Purts who created five wonderful arrangements.Following the ...

A fitness instructor’s marathon class has raised £1,716 for a mental health charity. Helen Lea, of Whaplode Drove, put on the part Clubbercize, part Zumba session at the Holbeach Community Centre on September 16.There were 48 people who took part for an hour and 45 minutes.And together with a raffle and various games they raised the brilliant figure for Papyrus, ...

A Spalding family has thanked those who have helped them after two brothers were hit by a car in Egypt, with one being left in a coma. Stephen Elleston (21) was on the first day of his visit to brother Connor (27) in Alexandria on August 10 when the pair were hit by a car while walking to a hotel.Connor ...

Ten brave fundraisers from Bakkavor Pizza in Holbeach took to the skies on September 17 to raise money for Little Miracles, the factory’s chosen charity of the year. On Sunday, the team jumped out of an aircraft from 13,000 feet above Sibson Airfield, hurtling at speeds of over 120 miles per hour.This event has been organised by Mandy Durrant – ...

A Spalding woman is getting up at 5am every day to walk a few miles to raise money for charity. Stacey Smith is taking on the Teenage Cancer Trust’s 28 Mile Challenge.The mum is running two to four miles every day this month to raise funds for the charity.The Teenage Cancer Trust has staff working and providing advice in 28 ...

A pub darts team has been raising money for the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Society.The Lincoln Arms in Bridge Street, Spalding, hosted a variety of events to support the cause.A couple of ‘crazy dart’ competitions also saw three of the pub’s male players sponsored to dress as women for an evening.A total of £3,319.48 was raised and presented to Debbie Broadley, ...

Walking a mile a day every day in August has helped 12-year-old Riley Holloway raise money and awareness for the Epilepsy Society. Riley, who has just started in Year Seven at Spalding Academy, decided to take on the challenge in honour of his five-year-old brother Freddy, who has the condition.Riley, who lives in Pinchbeck, has set himself a target of ...

A woman is walking the coast of England to raise money and awareness for Motor Neurone Disease.Susanna Janner (64), from Walthamstow in London, stayed at the Anglia Motel in Fleet Hargate last week as she passed through on her journey.She set off from London on Aprll 1, 2022 and hopes to have finished her challenge by the end of October.Susanna, ...

A service station’s fun day proved a huge success that raised over £2,200 for charity. Those who work at Welcome Break (formerly Applegreen) on the Lincolnshire Gateway Business Park put on the event recently for The Tulip Suite at Johnson Hospital and the group’s chosen charity Macmillan.It featured a host of games and stalls, classic cars plus entertainment including from ...

Golfers have raised a hole lot of money for a charity that supports domestic abuse victims and their family in Lincolnshire. The Rotary Club of Spalding and South Holland held their annual golf day at Spalding Golf Club recently, this year in aid of EDAN (End Domestic Abuse Now) Lincolnshire.There were 60 golfers playing in the tournament with Nev Bingham ...

A Whaplode Drove fitness instructor is putting on a charity fitness event after being inspired by her son’s efforts. Helen Lea is doing a hour and a half ‘clubercise’ and party zumba session for Papyrus, a charity that aims to prevent suicide, particularly in young people.Her son Elliott and his friends Connor Lewis, Josh Clarke and Jamie Bingham raised over ...

A Pinchbeck business has provided a boost to a charity’s day centre in the village. Sense have been donated £655 by the Flamingo Group thanks to a recent raffle.The charity runs various sessions from its Pinchbeck centre for people living with complex needs including cookery, sensory sessions, dance and music.Staff at the Flamingo Group have a long-standing relationship with the ...

A special Race For Life was held in Holbeach last week raising hundreds of pounds for charity. Those associated with County Care Holbeach did 365 laps of Carter’s Park between them to raise over £600 for Cancer Research UK.The group aims to build the confidence of those with a disability or autism so they can live as independently as possible ...

An outdoor cinema and tug-of-war are being organised to raise money for charity. Both events are raising money for Blood Cancer UK and Mencap, charities chosen by South Holland District Council leader Andrew Woolf.The tug of war is part of the Give It A Go day to be held at the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field in Spalding on Sunday.“It’s ...

Thousands have been raised for a road safety charity to mark what would have been a Whaplode Drove woman’s 21st birthday. On July 23, the day after would have been her friend Amy Cooper’s birthday Abby Wright from Holbeach took on the jump for RoadPeace. Amy died after being knocked from her motorcycle by a disqualified driver in November last ...

Golfers have helped regulars at a Spalding pub raise over £1,500 for charity. The “Inkey” Memorial Golf Day was held by Lincoln Arms regulars at Gedney Hill Golf Course recently in memory of Paul Inkley.Eddie Rhodes won the tournament which raised £1,550 to make it £8,675 over its six years of running.Organiser Steve Smith said: “Thanks to everyone. It was ...

Teddy bears of all shapes and sizes could be found at a popular picnic in Spalding at the weekend. Ayscoughfee Gardens was packed with everyone’s favourite soft toy to help raise money for next year’s Flower Parade.The parade’s Deputy Ambassador Holly Kendrick was on hand to help judge the bears.An array of traditional games were part of the fun in ...