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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 special mental health walk-in session is being held at a Spalding shop next week. Community Mind Matters, a group set up by Vanessa Browning to improve mental health in Spalding, will be in Hughes Electrical in Spalding from 10am to 4pm on World Mental Health Day, Tuesday October 10.“I’ll be there for people to pop in and say hello ...

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 ...

Pinchbeck Library has announced it is to open from 10am to 12pm on the first Saturday of each month. The volunteer led facility at the village’s Community Hub on Knight Street is currently open 10am to 1pm Tuesday and Thursday as well as 2pm to 4pm on a Wednesday.Now it’s also going to open on the Saturday morning, but only ...

A host of people had an ace time as the recently renovated new tennis courts at Ayscgouhfee Hall were opened on Saturday (September 23). Leading wheelchair tennis player Abbie Breakwell was on hard to help open the courts and pass on some coaching tips.It follows a £120,000 renovation, with £100,000 coming from the UK Government and LTA Tennis Foundation, supported ...

A Crowland man celebrated his 80th birthday by running the Parkrun he’s volunteered at for years for the first time. Tony Harker has volunteered at the Snowden Field Parkrun on 70 occasions, but finally ran it last Saturday on his birthday.And with two volunteers Simon Eldridge and Fran Carlin celebrating their 100th times of volunteering, to mark the celebrations runners ...

Spalding Brownies have thanked a taxi firm that stepped in to drive them to an event. Smart Cabs came to their rescue to attend a special county event in Boston.Their district commissioner Carole Baker managed to raise some funds from a crowd funding page but after an article in The Voice the taxi firm very kindly offered to help the ...

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, ...

The history of this area has inspired a Spalding actor’s latest show which he’s performing at Ayscoughfee Hall tomorrow (Friday, September 29). The Arts Council funded Henry VIII Used to Hate Us is described as being ‘like Peaky Blinders but in the Fens’.It is aimed at 15 to 30-year-olds, though also suitable for older, and Ryan Gilmorton says he wanted ...

Two people who have helped run the community led Holbeach Hospital are retiring.Jean Ruck and Jean Garner were presented with gifts and cards to thank them for giving up their time and knowledge to help the hospital for many years.Jean Ruck has been helping at the hospital for well over 20 years, through the League of Friends and as a ...

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 – ...

South Holland and the Deepings MP Sir John Hayes has been to Forest School. He went on one of the lessons designed to promote the awareness of nature on a visit to St Paul’s Primary School in Spalding.He joined the Early Years pupils for the Forest School lesson and held a question and answer session with year five pupils.“It’s a ...

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 ...

There was a double celebration for the Lithuanian School in Spalding. The group celebrated its second birthday recently along with moving into new premises at the Spalding Parish Church Day School.The group was set up for the Lithuanian community in the town’s young people to come together and learn about their heritage and has proved a huge success so far.Coun ...

Baby supplies are heading to help Ukrainian new born thanks to two South Holland charities. Ella’s Project, run by Mark Le Sage and named after his daughter, has collected donations through various projects and has donated them to Holbeach-based Boxes Of Hope.Mandy Baxter set that initiative up to help those affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.She is always looking for ...

The public has been giving its Christmas decorations ahead of the creation of a new ‘Winter Wonderland’ in the Castle Sports Complex leisure centre. The event is being put on by Steve Timewell on Saturday, November 11 as a fundraiser for next year’s Spalding Flower Parade.The Christmas Fayre will feature over 60 local stalls selling crafts and hand made items, ...

An annual memorial service in Donington is taking place this weekend. The Donington Arnhem Service is on Sunday and includes a parade which sets off from the Market Place at 10.30am.It will be led by the Standard Bearer to St Mary and The Holy Rood Church for the 11am service.Afterwards the congregation move outside for the laying of wreaths at ...