Community

Celebrating long service at the NHS

A member of the NHS team in Spalding has recently marked 40 years’ service with the organisation. Lynn Davies, a community nursing assistant in the Spalding and Stamford Adult Community Health Trust, was among 64 people at a presentation. She started work in 1977 at the Rauceby Hospital in Sleaford, aged 16, as a member of the domestic team. She ...

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Have fun fundraising this National Air Ambulance Week

It’s National Air Ambulance Week so if you feel like raising money for the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance – this is the perfect time. On average the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance carries out an average of three missions a day. Each mission costs the charity approximately £2,500. As such, it’s important support from donations continues. Community fundraiser, Faye ...

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Report all trouble to the police, requests Crowland Parish Council

Following another case of vandalism in Crowland, the town council has urged residents to report every incident of anti-social behaviour to the police. The town’s public toilets on West Street recently suffered “substantial damage” said Police Inspector Gareth Boxall. Crowland Parish Council clerk Brenda Stanojevic said it was the third or fourth time the toilets had been vandalised this year ...

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Sutton Bridge marina opens for business

New marina facilities for Sutton Bridge were officially opened on Wednesday. The £900,000 project was a joint effort between Lincolnshire County Council and Fenland District Council. Fenland is the Port Authority for the River Nene which rises in Northamptonshire and serves Wisbech and heads to The Wash at Sutton Bridge. “First impressions are important and the new marina will serve ...

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Mum faces fears for charity skydive

A Pinchbeck couple will take the plunge with a sponsored skydive to raise money for a cancer charity that helped a family member. Jumping out of a plane wasn’t Lucy Ellison-Rowe’s (32) ideal fundraiser. But when her eldest son showed his dismay at her idea to shave her head in solidarity for chemotherapy patients, she went to plan B. “It ...

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Pinchbeck record shop gives musical memories

A South Holland record shop owner is donating old-time music to worthy causes in the hope that the nostalgia for the vintage tunes can stir memories. Alan Barnsdale, the owner of Uptown Vinyl Records in Pinchbeck, has donated records that are in good condition but slow to sell, in the hope the old-time music will be appreciated by those with ...

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Braving the shave is a grand way to help

Spalding mum Emma Fisher is sporting a short new hair look to help a good cause. She took part in Brave the Shave. Raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support, Emma (29) had her head shaved in the town centre. She raised nearly £1,000 for the charity which helped her mother Jayne Bycraft, who died aged 29. Her uncle Jont Bycraft, ...

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Junior PCSOs train as good values enforcers

Primary school children across South Holland will meet once a month with a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) to tackle issues commonly concerning children. Over the summer holidays, year four pupils from 14 participating local schools completed an application form to register an interest in the scheme. PCSO Naomi Newall oversees the junior PCSOs (JPCSOs) for Holbeach and rural. “The ...

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100-years-young Jean throws her big birthday bash

Spalding woman Jean Cowles spent her 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends. With boundless energy Jean worked the room, going from table to table, talking to the 220 friends and family in attendance at Springfields Exhibition Centre. She could be found by listening out for her distinctive and regular laugh. To say Jean is energetic is an understatement. Jean ...

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Pirates land in Tesco at Yo-ho-Holbeach

A Holbeach supermarket was home to a special variety of pirates. A weekend of fundraising saw eye patches galore at the Tesco store where plenty of swashbuckling raised a chest full of gold for a good cause. Well, maybe not gold – but £2,000 was just as good and will go a long way to help fix a roof. The ...

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Activate summer activities days prove a hit

Hundreds of youngsters enjoyed the summer programme of Activate arts and sports held across South Holland over the summer. The free sessions, run by South Holland District Council’s communities team in partnership with other organisations, have been held at Sutton Bridge, Spalding, Gedney Drove End, Crowland and Cowbit. “All five events were very well attended and our communities team received ...

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Gamer in for the long haul as he faces his Destiny

Today (September 6) a Spalding man is bravely risking square eyes and sleep deprivation during a sponsored 24-hour computer games marathon, which includes a spell on the brand new cooperative action game Destiny 2, released today. Nick Perkins (31) is taking part in the 24-hour gaming session with friends around the country for Macmillan Cancer Support, having had friends and ...

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Spalding care home company court hearing

A Spalding care home company appeared in court on Monday accused of breach of health and safety regulations following alleged incidents involving residents. Apex Care Ltd is accused of failing to carry out the provision of residential care in a way that ensured the safety of residents was not put at risk. The charges, brought by South Holland District Council, ...

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Plans ahoy for Spalding raft race to launch next year?

Spalding may be in line for its own annual raft racing event if plans come to fruition. The idea is taking shape and it is hoped individuals, groups and companies will come forward to help make it a success. Resident Mark Le Sage, who had the idea, said the project was one step closer to becoming reality after he had ...

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Isobelle’s help for Little Princesses Trust charity

A Holbeach girl will be heading back to school with a new look – but all for a good cause. Isobelle Holmes has had her long hair cut to help children who have lost their own hair through being treated for cancer. A student at Holbeach Academy, Isobelle (pictured) had around 17 inches of hair cut off for the charity ...

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Former Spalding Voice journalists head off for adult ‘gap year’

Former Voice news editor Nigel Chapman and his family are jetting off tomorrow as their ‘gap year’ starts its international leg. Traditionally the preserve of teenagers and students, the gap year adventure involves Nigel, his wife Louise, who also wrote for the Voice, and their son Kian (7). They have mapped out a route to parts of America, Japan, Australia, ...

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Sing out for new coffee cafe in Fleet

A new coffee shop has opened at Capricorn Cottage in Fleet for residents to enjoy and share with friends and neighbours. Local singer Pavanotti was on hand to provide entertainment at the event. Manager Chris Jones welcomed everyone to the official opening of The Hive. “We are very excited about The Hive. It represents a significant step in the right ...

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Fantastic fundraisers help to support Focus Club members

A fantastic fundraiser saw more than £300 collected for a Spalding club. The Focus Club arranged the event which included a range of stalls, tombola, a raffle and bric-a-brac. The £325 raised will be used to pay for running costs and to provide a trip for members. The Focus Club is aimed at people with early-onset dementia and offers a ...

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Places of worship open in festival of exploration

Places of worship have long been a landmark in the South Holland area. Countryside churches are visible right across the flat landscape and many of them are hidden treasures waiting to be explored. A two-day festival next month will help visitors explore some of these special places. The first Holland Places of Worship Festival will be held on Saturday, September ...

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Young skaters flip tricks at Spalding extreme sports festival

The extreme sports festival Skate & BMX Jam returned to Spalding Skate Park for a day of tricks and tips, as well as to spread a message of respect for the facility. Coun Pete Williams organised the event, which featured displays by extreme sports display group Team Extreme. Team Extreme offer skateboard, scooter and BMX coaching for newcomers or rookies ...

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