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A fishing match in memory of Spalding man Andrew Grantham raised £300 for MND Association. Andrew died from motor neurone disease last year. His former British Sugar fishing clubmates got together for the fundraiser at Westwood Lakes in Kirton. The Andrew Grantham Memorial Shield was presented to winner Steve Pell. Andrew’s widow Julie said: “Thank you to all who took ...

Poet, musician, novelist, and actor Benjamin Zephaniah heads the new calendar of Spalding Gentlemen’s Society talks and lectures. The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah is on Friday, September 25 at 8pm at Spalding Grammar School. The society said: “This is a lecture like no other. Benjamin will talk about his life from the streets of Birmingham, to a life ...

The Spalding Festival of Food and Drink is ready to welcome visitors this weekend (August 29 and 30). Spalding and District Area Chamber of Commerce is keen to promote the “culinary delights” of the district and is staging the festival weekend on Saturday and Sundayat South Holland District Council offices in Priory Road, Spalding. Trade exhibitors will be showcasing their ...

Life-saving equipment has been set up in Spalding thanks to South Holland councillors. Councillors George Aley, Graham Dark, Angela Newton and former councillor Roger Perkins used part of their designated ward budgets to install three defibrillators in the town. The devices have been placed outside The South Holland Centre; Winfrey Avenue toilets and the Broadgate Building in Westlode Street. The ...

A new concert version of the musical Godspell, which is raising money for churches across Lincolnshire, is coming to Crowland Abbey in September. The show has been created and is being directed by Sue Hodge, star of much-loved BBC comedy series ‘Allo ‘Allo! The Rev Mike Ongyerth said: “We’re truly delighted that Sue is bringing her production of Godspell – ...

Rebekah’s Wish has received a massive boost thanks to a psychic supper organised by Spiritual Wings. Rebekah’s Wish is trying to raise £20,000 to pay off the mortage on terminally-ill Rebekah Dolby’s home, allowing her four children to stay there with their grandmother after her death. Spiritual Wings’ event raised £660.25 from the supper, raffle and auction. Added to this ...

Students from Spalding’s Sir John Gleed School gained amazing memories and left a lasting legacy on the trip of a lifetime to Tanzania. The expedition through provider World Challenge was the culmination of two years’ fundraising for the 14 students from years 9, 10 and 11. Head of religious studies Gemma Wait and learning mentor Sharon Caress accompanied the pupils, ...

Members of the public are being invited to be models for a series of sculptures in Spalding. Artist Joseph Hillier has been commissioned by arts programme Transported, in partnership with Spalding and District Civic Society, to create a public artwork inspired by the town’s market history. It will be made up of a series of small bronze sculptures throughout the ...

This year’s 1940s Weekend at Ayscoughfee Hall Museum and Gardens proved a spectacular success with a record 5,000 people attending the nostalgic event. Crowds made the most of the warm weather at the historic Spalding venue for the two day event which featured memorabilia displays, re-enactments, demonstrations, stalls and period vehicles. Organised by South Holland District Council and Spalding Remembrance ...

Young people taking part in National Citizen Service in Spalding have been busy. The personal development programme is for those aged 16/17 who commit time to enhancing their own personal development whilst giving back to their local community. One group of 16 students has been on two residential phases and been working towards a social action project. And as a ...

The sun shone and people turned out in droves to support the first ever Holbeach Music and Beer Festival. Organised by Sean Taylor and held at the Holbeach United Community Sports Academy at Pennyhill, the event saw more than 2,500 people go along to enjoy the live music. Over the three days, 17 acts took to the stage and visitors ...

Holbeach Town Band has just finished its 14th annual Learn to Play Week. It was the most successful to date with 26 people of all ages going along to try out the wide range of instruments – cornet, tenor horn, baritone, euphonium, trombone and tuba. Around 20 people went along each day and they were all able to produce notes ...

University Academy Holbeach holds its annual enrolment day for new sixth form students next Thursday (August 20). Students who have already applied for the sixth form should enrol on their chosen course(s) between 10am and 2pm to confirm their place. It will be necessary for students to take their GCSE results with them to assist with the enrolling process. Staff ...

Holbeach Parish Council stalwart Terry Harrington has been honoured for 36 years’ service. Mr Harrington stepped down in May and his fellow councillors felt they couldn’t let the occasion pass without marking it. So to commemorate his outstanding service parish clerk Chris Seymour came up with the idea of awarding Mr Harrington the “freedom of the parish”. After some research, ...

The Spalding Classic Car Club has handed over all proceeds and donations from its recent annual classic car run. The group presented a cheque for £1,500 to Sue Ryder’s Thorpe Hall building project at a special event held at The Goat in Frognall. This year’s run was organised in memory of Alan Lyon, a club member who used to organise ...

A cancer charity fundraiser is taking on his biggest challenge yet – a 550km bike ride with only two and a half months training. Jonathan Rons (48) will be joining 44 others as they cycle from Geneva to Nice in four days from September 22. Jonathan, who lives in Deeping St Nicholas, lost his wife Jane to breast cancer in ...

A 10km walk from Pinchbeck, around Spalding and back was the latest event in tribute to Spalding man Andrew Grantham. His family tirelessly work to raise funds for the MND Association thanks to the support it offered Andrew throughout his battle with the disease. The group hopes to raise awareness of the disease as well as receiving donations to support ...

A delighted woman who won £1,000 in South Holland District Council’s Green Bag Lottery has urged others to get recycling. Diane Smart, of Sutton St James, was “stunned” to win the top prize. She said: “We don’t normally win things so when I found out I thought it was a joke! “This has come as a very nice surprise and ...

Hard-working pupils at Spalding’s St John the Baptist Primary School were treated to a pizza party as a reward for their efforts. The youngsters who achieved the highest award for their efforts throughout the year – a Gold certificate, were treated to a trip to Frankie and Benny’s. Children are awarded achievement certificates throughout the year. They can be for ...

Vets in the area are backing a project to track the rise of the tick population in the UK. Blood sucking ticks are feeding earlier in the year and for longer, putting dogs and their owners at risk. Tick bites can transmit serious infections, such as Lyme disease. Local veterinary practices are joining naturalist and TV presenter Chris Packham and ...