Letters

We currently have four tonnes of clean driveway gravel free to someone who can collect available at my address in Spalding. Telephone me on 01775 720449. Also our new gardening society is up and running contact me on the number above to enrol as a member. Membership prices will be discussed at the first meeting at Baytree Garden Centre some ...

We have been going to Morrisons every Saturday morning, even when there is a large amount of people waiting to get in the store. I am so disgusted over what happened this Saturday. I am badly disabled, 69-year-old and I take my friend as I lean over the trolley as my legs give way. I do not bring my scooter, ...

I would like to send a letter of thanks to Coun Angela Newton for her hard work getting the cemetery reopened. It means so much to me and to many others I know who go regularly and tend to their own plots. Angela consistently works hard on our behalf, representing our local community and safeguarding our endeavours to stay positive ...

I felt compelled to write as I feel vulnerable people in rural areas are not being supported during the current crisis. I’m a single mum with two children, one of whom has additional needs, based in the Gosberton area and I’m not getting any help. Getting out to the shops is extremely difficult and I just feel that we’ve been ...

I feel compelled to email you in the hope you can raise awareness through your newspaper, of the amount of local people not complying with the lockdown that has been put in place. I live opposite the Vernatt’s riverbank off Woolram Wygate, Spalding, and am astounded by how many people including many neighbours, that are not adhering to the ‘rules’. ...

I would like to say how grateful so many people are for the great work that took place resurfacing the road in Woolram Wygate last week, so quickly after it was reported in the paper. The workmen were amazing, the job was done so quickly and it all looks great now. Many of us are grateful to whoever gave the ...

As we all support and applaud our NHS staff on our doorsteps on Thursdays at 8pm I would love to see the applause used as a lever to provide that vital PPE our doctors and nurses urgently require. Personal protective equipment (PPE) for all NHS frontline staff is still inadequate and inconsistent across the country. The World Health Organisation (WHO) ...

We are proud to confirm that we, at Spalding and District Round Table, have already been able to help in the COVID-19 pandemic by two donations to local good causes. 1) COVID Kindness have received a donation amounting to £1,000, specifically to help them purchase additional items that are not donated. We hope that toiletries and home items will benefit ...

I have formed a new society called “Spalding Gardeners” which aims to bring together local people to help each other with things like digging and general maintenance and to exchange ideas and exchange plants, seeds etc. I would particularly like for members to help young people grow their own vegetables and give them advice and a helping hand, as well ...

I just thought I would write to you regarding our “street hero” Jamie Moore from King George V Avenue, Holbeach. Every Thursday at 8pm he plays music so the residents can clap for the NHS. On Saturday evenings he plays music for the residents to join in. Jamie has also helped residents with their gardening. Jamie is an inspirational young ...

A family of three had to evacuate their Spalding home after lightning set the roof on fire on Sunday night. The family, who wish to remain anonymous, were in their Ambleside Drive home when the incident happened at around 9pm. Amid a large thunderstorm, the lightning came through the roof via the TV aerial, setting the loft alight. Thankfully the ...

In reply to Paul Denwood’s letter regarding Nene Pharmacy last week, I feel all the patients and customers of this business owe him, and his staff a huge debt of gratitude, and heartfelt thanks for the incredible service and support they provide. Having worked with Paul a couple of years ago I know just how continually busy and intense the ...

I have earmarked an initial £500 from my Lincolnshire county councillor’s fund for the Spalding and Pinchbeck Covid Kindness Group. The generosity of local firms is astounding and I am humbled by the support the team is receiving. I have been working for them packing and delivering care bags and fruit in the areas they cover. The volunteer committee have ...

I understand that the Health Secretary is thinking about a total ban on exercising because of the small minority of irresponsible people who choose to ignore the rule. I would strongly council against this. If the government are not able to force a small minority of people to comply, what chance will they have of controlling the vast majority of ...

I would like, if I may, to say thank you through your columns to all the people in the Sutton Bridge and Long Sutton areas who are patients and customers of Nene Pharmacy at Sutton Bridge. During these very uncertain and challenging times for all of us, we very much value the patience and good nature you have and continue ...

There seems to be some confusion about the sale of garden products with for example thousands of plants going to waste. Isolationists with time on their hands, losing the opportunity to spend time on their gardens should be able to purchase garden products Ray BartonSpalding

I would like to say a huge thank you to our paper man Ken, for delivering our papers/magazines every day so far. We really appreciate it. Also to our postmen/women for delivering our mail and parcels too. Thank you. Also for the kind neighbours, and members of Boston Salvation Army for their caring calls too. Appreciate it all. Jean and ...

So much for government advice – Tesco Express, Matmore Gate, Spalding introduced distancing measures, tape on the floor and signs on the door saying one person in at a time with two metre distancing inside. I queued up the other day which was very good, however tonight was a free for all – I couldn’t believe it as if nothing ...

I am writing to you regarding Aldi supermarket in Winsover Road, Spalding. The managers and the entire staff are excellent. I wanted to congratulate them all on presenting a super store for Spalding (which we have had for some time). The staff are very professional, polite, patient and extremely helpful to their customers. May I also add, in this difficult ...

Through your paper can I please thank, who ever is responsible, for the beautiful lilies that were left on our doorstep on Monday, March 30. They really lifted our spirits in these difficult times. Many, many thanks. Barbara Hemsil Beechfield Gardens Spalding