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After two years of preparation, a group of Spalding Grammar School students enjoyed the adventure of a lifetime, travelling through the hectic cities and dense, humid jungles of Vietnam and Cambodia. Bag packs, sponsored walks, non uniform days, quizzes and dances were all organised to raise money towards a journey that would ultimately lead to the main reason for their ...

This is the time of the year when we see lots of fungi. They come in all sorts of shapes, sizes and colours and are an interesting bunch! Unfortunately many fungi are poisonous, many only in a relatively mild way after eating them but some are dangerous even when handled. Many cause severe vomiting and diarrhoea after ingestion, some causing ...

The vets from Alder Veterinary Practice, Bourne Road, Spalding, talk pets and answer your animal-related questions.  To ask the vets a question, send an email with Alder Vets as the subject line to news@spaldingvoice.co.uk   This article will discuss dog and cat diets. Alongside the huge increases in obesity diabetes type 2 and cancers in humans we are seeing the ...

This week sees the ever popular Pumpkin Festival return to Spalding, this Friday and it promises to be ever more spectacular. The event is sponsored by David Bowman Pumpkins Ltd who is the largest pumpkin growers in the UK, producing over 3.5 million of the popular orange fruits each year. David Bowman grows his entire crop locally and sells to ...

By South Holland District Council waste and recycling officer Laura Simpkins It has been a busy few weeks for the waste and recycling team, who have been out and about in the community, and further afield, to talk to residents and learn more about how we can improve our recycling service. On September 16 I was at Spalding market talking ...

Choosing a school for your child can be a difficult decisionm but it is one that is worth taking your time over to ensure your child reaches their full potential. The first step in this process should be to find out about the schools available in your area and make a shortlist of the things you are looking for in ...

As winter approaches it is important to ensure that you are prepared for the cooler weather, and that your horse is ready for the winter. Here are a few pieces of advice from the staff at Bettertack that can help you prepare for the next few months: At this time of year, the weather can change quickly, so it is ...

‘There’s a breathless hush in the Close tonight – Ten to make and the match to win – A bumping pitch and a blinding light. An hour to play and the last man in.’ – Sir Henry Newbolt As the English summer slowly wanes and the first leaf fall heralds autumn, so passes another season of cricket. With the England ...

The vets from Alder Veterinary Practice, Bourne Road, Spalding, talk pets and answer your animal-related questions in this new Voice column. To ask the vets a question, send an email with Alder Vets as the subject line to news@spaldingvoice.co.uk   Medical advances, improved nutrition and a higher quality of life mean that the average life expectancy in the UK has ...