LETTERS – Beacon was a big let down

Still in shock. So we went to the Spalding lighting of the jubilee beacon. When we arrived all the gates to Ayscoughfee Gardens were closed, so we proceeded to the front entrance that was fully lit. We were greeted by a lady with a clipboard who asked: “Are you on the list?” We asked: “What list?” Obviously we weren’t on ...

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LETTERS – Time to bang heads

This morning I was listening to the news and came across our Foreign Secretary hammering on again about Northern Ireland and the need for a “negotiated settlement”, now I do understand that these are busy people and most are promoted beyond their ability, but surely even she must know that there is already a negotiated treaty, it’s called the “Northern ...

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LETTERS – Litter gives bad impression

I am writing to you regarding the growing blight of dropped litter in the area. As a family we have been picking a lot of litter in our village, and we were gob smacked when we visited Applegreen today and saw the volume of discarded rubbish in the green space next to the petrol station. There are several bins available ...

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LETTERS – Considered houses nearby?

Question for Coun Nick Worth re: Revamp for new 3G floodlit football pitch and games area on Castle Sports field (Voice 13-6-22) Have you considered the impact of all the residents whose houses back onto this field? This field is now “lawless”. There are parties with very loud music, drug taking, barbecues on the grass causing fires, drinking and youths ...

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LETTERS – Bridge could start route

In reference to last week’s article ‘A16 Bridge Too Far’ It isn’t just the McDonalds/children/safety issue I would like the bridge to solve. I would also like to see better walking and cycling routes in and around South Holland. This bridge could be the start of a good cycle route between Spalding and Holbeach. Coun Rob GibsonSpalding

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LETTERS – People should be proud

Our local communities should be proud of how they made the truly amazing effort to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee. From the effort of all local schools, to the lighting of beacons, street parties, picnics, parties, window displays and family gatherings. My family and I have spent the past weekend attending as many jubilee events and commitments as possible. ...

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LETTERS – I despair at SHDC attitude

I despair at SHDC’s so ‘tomorrow will do’ attitude. I asked if we could have some money from the Welcome Back Fund to replace the prominently placed planter near Longstaff’s in the town centre but was told no as the money was not meant for that purpose. I would have thought that all efforts should have been made before now ...

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LETTERS – Squeezing until the pips squeak

In these days of inflation in double figures, can Sainsbury’s explain why, over the last five weeks, the price of the new repackaged instant mashed potato by Sainsbury’s has been increased by the astronomical figure of 122 per cent when priced per gram and the even more astronomical figure of 145 per cent when priced per serving? Is this to ...

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LETTERS – Jubilee dog show was great

My dog Poppy, an 11-year-old King Charles Cavalier, won best in class at the Long Sutton Dog Show. A good number of dog owners braved the wet weather to take part in the dog show, run by Hayden Feetham in a rather sodden and wind swept Winfrey Park as part of the Long Sutton Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Poppy has ...

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LETTER: Pianist needed for show

I would like to form a new theatre group in Weston with the aim of putting on a musical as our first project.The idea is to give villagers the chance of getting involved with all aspects of putting on a musical.I am in no way trying to compete against the established theatre groups this is just an idea I had ...

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LETTER: We will not be paying any fines

I read with interest the letter from J Tippler re parking fines in Spalding.The attitude of the SHDC parking manager is outrageous. What exactly does SHDC assume its role to be here?My mother, who is 82, recently drove herself to her six-weekly hairdresser’s appointment in Spalding and parked in the car park in The Crescent as usual. She paid the ...

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LETTER: A lovely piece of architecture

As a furtherance to your recent news item regarding planning matters in connection with the former Royal Mail Sorting Office in The Crescent I have attached a photo image of the building circa 1910 which once stood on the site of the current structure which your readers may find of interest.Also seen in the image is what was the Christian ...

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LETTERS – Do others pay this charge?

I am a council tenant living in what was once sheltered accommodation, not now but we still have to pay £5.90 per week. This is for the intensive housing management service at a higher level than supplied to our general needs tenants (their words, not mine), three weeks to fix leaking tap, over two months to see why damp ceiling ...

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LETTERS – Fined for machine not working

My recent stay in the Sheep Market car park cost me £26. £1 was the money I put in the ticket machine without receiving a ticket, the rest was for not displaying the non-issued ticket. In response to the penalty notice stuck on the car, I sent a challenge as below: “I challenge the above (penalty) notice for the following ...

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LETTERS – Disgusted with the situation

Following the unwanted Persimmon and Ashwood developments on the old High Road in Weston village we are now faced with heavy loaded construction traffic delivering and removing materials to the sites. This is in reality only a B rated road for local car type vehicles. When the bypass was constructed it was designed and intended for heavy vehicles traffic to ...

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LETTERS – Where have the flowers gone?

Where have the flowers gone?Spalding used to be so much fun with flowers for everyoneWhere have the flowers gone?Why does Spalding town centre have none?Is it something that we have done?Maybe the council think we won’t noticeAnd as the plant troughs lay idleWe all pass by and think…Where have the flowers gone?Why not plant shrubs and be done!They’ll last a ...

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LETTERS – Cemetery is absolute disgrace

On visiting the graves of my husband’s brothers at Spalding Cemetery, we were met with a total mess. It was very upsetting. It took my husband and I a good hour to bring the graves back to some resemblance. We are shocked that this standard of work seems to be on a regular basis. Please can we have a more ...

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LETTERS – Change of use for centre?

Maybe the council should apply for change of use for the South Holland Centre ie accommodation, HMOs or flats? Less carbon footprint and will generate cash. All new builds and mass development should be put on hold. Any further developments must have in planning applications, solar panels. The rivers are full off rubbish nationwide and it’s an absolute disgrace. This ...

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LETTERS – Does someone have to die?

I had a chance to go to the Tuesday market this week around 11am, entering by walking past the South Holland Centre from Broad Street. As I did I passed a barrier across the road stopping traffic. I had used the local atm when I absent mindedly turned and almost walked into a van. The driver had moved the barrier ...

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LETTERS – Thanks for caravan help

On Saturday, May 7, at 6.20am, I was towing my caravan along Queen’s Road when it decided to part company with my car. A major catastrophe when alone. A few minutes after the incident two extremely kind chaps, who were obviously on their way to work, asked if they could help lift the caravan back onto the car tow bar. ...

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