Letters

In my article last week about the South Holland Parish Voluntary Car Service (SHPVCS) I am sorry to say that I missed details for Pinchbeck off the list. They are a hugely important part of our group and I apologise to Hilary, our drivers, and the Parish Council, who all support the scheme to help residents in Pinchbeck. Contact details ...

On Saturday instead of taking my daily walk on the outskirts of town, I decided to give the town centre a go. I went up through the bus station and Holland Market on to Hall Place and then through to the river bank. Oh what a sad sight our town is! From Carphone Warehouse through to the old tattoo parlour ...

I read with interest being a cyclist in Spalding area regarding the new cycle paths and speed limits in Spalding town centre. I would love to see safer cycle paths in the area but would also like to see it being safer to walk on footpaths. Firstly the speed limits. Do they seriously think that anyone will take notice of ...

The news regarding urgent treatment care (UTC) being available at the Johnson Hospital is good for the area. It follows a long, sustained campaign to see that South Holland was not to be the only district in Lincolnshire without a UTC. I have fought hard for it through the presentations and through Health Scrutiny Committee for Lincolnshire, but we should ...

Prior to re-electing our current councillors or the prospective candidates, I wonder how many will be willing to enlighten us to their previous professional, commercial, business experience and achievements? Perhaps they could also inform us why they should be elected when they appear to have no input/veto on local schemes imposed by Lincolnshire County Council. Abandon hope if we are ...

Off the back of the government’s recent roadmap announcement, we’re putting plans in place to re-start our face-to-face social events. While many of our group’s members can’t wait to get out again and re-connect, there are some who feel that their confidence and mental health have been knocked for six this past year. We’ve been in regular touch with our ...

Men beating up their partners. It must be happening, unseen behind closed doors in this area, as in every region, because domestic violence is a national problem. Recent tragic events have pushed this age old matter into present concern. There are no easy answers. As a vicar, now long retired, I’ve taken about 300 weddings and in the later years, ...

I wanted to firstly say how grateful I am that Marks and Spencer has stayed open through lockdown but I really hope they change their mind and do not close the Spalding shop. As the only carer for my father, who is 89 years old and has dementia and Alzheimer’s, I rely completely on the ready meals for Dad. I ...

Re the letter in The Voice March 18, regarding the closure of Marks and Spencers food business from Rebecca Clark – she has my support too.Spalding is falling apart! This latest closure of M&S is a bitter blow to the town and I, along with many other people, would like to know why. This store is always busy and the ...

Has anyone tried navigating the A151 between The Broadway and Hawthorn Bank recently? With the parking at the dentist, orthodontist and vets, plus all the multi lets, plus cars parked with people using the shop at the junction and Bennett’s Butchers, it was bad enough. Now with the Robin Hood flats being occupied there are even more cars on the ...

It’s nice to see the COVID Kindness Team growing but we can’t forget those smaller groups who have helped out during the pandemic. There are those that have gone out of their way with no publicity and done their duty without recognition. There are smaller groups who deserve just as much admiration and praise for the past year, so I’m ...

Thanks to Highways Department for the road repairs carried out on Surfleet Road at the Milestone Lane/Herdgate Lane junctions. Many thanks also to Sir John Hayes for contacting Highways last year to help get this repair done. The road was closed for about five hours and it was interesting to see how many goods vehicles and cars failed to observe ...

This past year has been like no other, and has caused many to re-evaluate their work/life balance. I have taken the decision (not lightly) not to stand again as sitting member for Spalding South in the forthcoming Lincolnshire County Council elections. I have been pleased and proud to represent the Spalding residents of this division, and these past four years ...

I am writing about your story in this week’s Voice about Marks and Spencer closing in May. I know we have had a long reprieve but I cannot understand how the store cannot be profitable and I am crushed at losing it. Please pass on to Lee Boon that Bourne is actually a long way to go on a fairly ...

I wonder why the NHS is concerned about Holbeach medical facilities; are they ignoring Spalding’s facilities? Try getting an appointment, let alone seeing a doctor and don’t bother asking to see your preferred doctor. Obviously COVID-19 has had great effect on everything but prior to that, every visit to the surgery saw more people registering. New homes are being built ...

For all the frustrated motorists that have encountered the never changing roadworks at Pode Hole, pleased be assured your hard working LCC Highways Department are on the case. The saga began on November 12 when Anglian Water had to find and repair a leaking supply pipe. Naturally they put up traffic lights. Two weeks later, November 26, the work was ...

Open letter of thanks from ULHT: This week marks one year since we began seeing COVID-19 patients in our hospitals. I want to take this opportunity to say a massive thank you to absolutely everybody who has supported us during this time. I want to pay tribute to all of the teams, wards and departments across the entire trust for ...

To the head of Lincs Highways: Regarding the sink hole on Boston Road, Holbeach. Thanks to your and Lincolnshire Highways’ apparent inability to ever effect an efficient repair to the said problem. The damage to my vehicle because of said pothole has thus far resulted in me having to pay for a new tyre, vehicle speed sensor and tracking, to ...

There is now more to the continuing story in Station Road, Moulton. Following the repair and filling of a sinkhole, it appears there may have been a further underlying problem (i.e. a blocked sewer) that was not previously identified. It is more than likely that the former road repair will have to be re-opened to further identify and repair the ...

I’m trying to locate a dear friend who lives in Holbeach. I live in the US, and we have been pen pals for 40 years. Pauline was like a mum to me when l was stationed at RAF Alconbury from 1980 to 1982. I didn’t get a card from her at Christmas. I didn’t see an obituary for her in ...