Community

Youngsters across South Holland have been keeping active this summer thanks to events put on throughout the holidays. The final Activate session put on by South Holland District Council’s Communities team was held in Gosberton last week.That and the Give it a Go event in Spalding and Skate Jam in Crowland have rounded off a summer that saw hundreds of ...

A first outdoor cinema at Ayscoughfee Gardens has been hailed a success with a vow to bring it back. Spalding Round Table put on the event for the charity’s selected by South Holland District Council chair Andrew Woolf.It was staged with proceeds from the Spalding Festival the group puts on.A spokesman for the Round Table said: “This was our first ...

Over the weekend the British Westerners Association held a ‘Pow Wow’ at the Anglia Motel in Fleet Hargate. A spokesman said: “The group of enthusiasts met at the motel and swapped their normal identities and 21st century luxuries for a blast of the past sleeping in tents and cooking over wood fires.“They passed the time with lasso competitions, rodeo bull ...

Anyone looking to become a firefighter can get involved with a taster sessions next week. Holbeach Fire Crew will be hosting the recruitment evening at its Station Road base on Tuesday, August 29 from 7.30pm.The evening will consist of a ‘chat with the crew’ , a tour of the station and fire vehicles and a live RTC demonstration.Watch manager John ...

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 ...

Spalding Flower Parade ambassador Star Perry and deputy Holly Kendrick represented this area in the Battle of Flowers Parade in the Channel Islands. Organiser Steve Timewell has rekindled the link between the area’s event and its representatives from St Helier.Both Star and Holly were invited to be on the Jersey float which was themed on The Great Gatsby.Arriving in Jersey ...

A new group to promote better mental health in Spalding has launched new public sessions at the town’s library. Community Mind Matters started its new group six weeks ago and it runs from 12pm to 2pm on Fridays.“Spalding Library is at the heart of the community,” says group leader Vanessa Browning. “If anybody is struggling, they can come here, have ...

A club which aims to bring disabled and non-disabled together to have fun raised over £400 thanks to its annual garden party. Spalding PHAB’s annual fundraiser was hosted by Paul and Alice Cook at their home.Alongside a host of games there was entertainment from duo Livewire and a barbecue.A spokesman for the club said: “We had 74 people attend including ...

With everything from gymnastics to hockey – there was good reason to Give it A Go in South Holland at the weekend. Organised by South Holland District Council’s communities team, the event was held at the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field in Spalding where more than 20 clubs took part.All the activities were free and visitors made the most of ...

It’s Spalding’s hidden war memorial and a woman’s passion has seen it ring out more frequently recently. Jackie Woods says many in the town don’t even know about the homage of sounds to its World War One fallen.But the carillon bells are ringing more frequently from the South Holland Centre again.“If you’re not looking for it you wouldn’t even know ...

When it comes to raft racing, Spalding Round Table members have taken to it like a duck to water. For the second year running they won the Best Dressed Raft and Rafters in the Deeping Raft Race, this year for their Wimbledon-inspired get up.They also completed the course in 35 minutes.Member Tom Bradshaw said: “You can say we’ve found our ...

Members of Sutton Bridge U3A have been hitting the bullseye by holding archery sessions. The group aims to encourage people to learn and take up new hobbies.And one of those is archery with sessions being led by the club’s Paul Milton.A spokesman said: “Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, August 29, so why not come to the Memorial Park ...

A charity summer fayre is taking place at the Welcome Break (formerly Applegreen) service station on Sunday (August 20). The fundraiser for Macmillan is free to attend, and will include a host of games and stalls, a bouncy castle, entertainment and visit from the Ghostbusters who are even bringing some slime. It’s being held from 10am to 3pm on the ...

Jewellery, cufflinks and taxidermy are being sold by young people at the Teen Market in Spalding today (Tuesday, August 15). Alongside the usual stores there’s three young people with their own business. Paige Goddard. They’re as young as 13-year-old Paige Goddard who has created her own businesses selling second hand bits and making her own cufflinks and driftwood displays. “I’ve ...

A teenager living with a brain tumour has thanked those who have helped him get back on his bike. Jack Schweikhardt’s bike was stolen from Hall Place last month after he decided he felt well enough to head into town.The 18-year-old, who has a benign brain tumour, was given the bike by dad Steve’s best friend Gordan Hyam, who died ...

A Spalding family welcomed the county’s Lord Lieutenant to their home for the special presentation of an MBE. Steve Machin (50) was awarded the honour for his services to HMP Prison and Probation Service, and Toby Dennis performed the investiture.“We had an amazing day,” said his wife, Pip, after the event.The couple’s children Ollie and Keira were also at 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 ...

Sessions encouraging people to get active are back this summer. The first Activate was held at Weston Playing Field last Wednesday and it proved a success.Alongside the gymnastics, wall climbing and numerous sports and games, there was also the chance to get creative and take a peek at nature.Alison White, of the South Holland District Council Communities Team, said: “It ...

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 ...

Hardcore South Holland festival-goers pulled on their wellies and didn’t let the rain spoil the fun at this year’s Holbeach Music and Beer Festival. Pallets and straw were called into action underfoot as the wet weather arrived on Saturday and created muddy conditions for visitors and stall-holders.But Sunday saw a change of weather and the crowds were able to enjoy ...