Pride of South Holland

Last-minute nominations have seen a community hero and a caring neighbour added to the Pride of South Holland Awards list. Janet Prescott has been nominated by Monica Lambert for her involvement in Moulton Mill, among other things. Mrs Lambert said: “Janet holds down a very demanding full time job but still has time to get involved with various projects that ...

Trustees of the Holbeach United Community Sports Academy have been nominated for the Community Project Award. Holbeach United chairman Dave Dougill has put forward Stuart Clark, Des Ford, Neil Collishaw, Philip Barnes and Christian Stebbings, saying: “The facility is the first community based project to be developed in the area for many years. Without the dedication and time spent by ...

Spalding’s Ever Young Club has been nominated in the Community Project category, sponsored by Angela Newton. The Ever Young Club, which meets at The Umbrella in Westlode Street, every Friday from 10am to 1pm, is an opportunity for people over 50 to meet new and old friends, learn new skills and enjoy some fun social time. Danielle Parkin, who runs ...

Other new nominations this week include one for Iris Landen. District councillor Angela Newton has nominated her for a Community Hero Award, sponsored by Bakkavor, for the work she does with the Voluntary Car Service. Angela said: “Iris is the Spalding organiser for the scheme and I, as the chairman, know just how much work Iris does.” Iris receives around ...

District councillor Angela Newton has received two nominations in the Bloomer of the Year category, sponsored by Bakkavor, for her efforts in Spalding in Bloom. The first nomination comes from her husband Alan Porter, who said Angela has worked tirelessly for a number of years. He said: “Angela is very hands on, doing planting and weeding in planters and flower ...

Two dedicated charity workers have been nominated to be the first to win the Pride of South Holland Charity Worker category, sponsored by Hughes. Muriel Good celebrates her 90th birthday this month, but is still a valued volunteer at South Holland Citizens Advice Bureau. She was one the group’s founders and is still helping out 27 years later. Angie Weetman, ...

A neighbour who is always willing to lend a hand is this week’s nominee for a Pride of South Holland Award. Maurice Cudd has been entered in the Caring Neighbour category, sponsored by We’ll Let Your House, by George Drakard, of Crown Drive, Spalding. George made the nomination for Mr Cudd’s willingness to “do the odd favour” such as keeping ...

A teenager who puts his community and others first is the first to be nominated for a Pride of South Holland Young Achiever Award. Jordan Howlett has been put forward by Darren Maddison of Spalding’s Polka Dot Academy, for the years he has dedicated to the group. Darren praised Jordan’s ambition and determination and said: “Jordan is an accomplished actor, ...

A grandfather who has made a massive musical contribution to South Holland life is the latest nominee for a Pride of South Holland Award. Jim Bright, who has given 35 years’ continuous and dedicated service to Spalding Marching Ambassadors, has been nominated in the Senior Citizen category by his grandson Connor Sanderson. He will now go on a shortlist of ...

A pensioner who still works tirelessly to help others is our first nominee for a Pride of South Holland Senior Citizen Award. Maureen Scantlebury (72), of Spalding, has been nominated in the category sponsored by Calthrops Solicitors by her daughter Claire Ward for her numerous roles in local projects. Since retiring 12 years ago, Maureen has worked as a volunteer ...

Spalding Voice readers appear to really appreciate the work being done to make life better in South Holland judging by the amount of nominations already received in the Pride of South Holland awards. This week’s nomination is for the Community Project category – sponsored by district and county councillor Angela Newton. Judges of the category will be looking for groups ...

A fitness instructor credited with helping hundreds of women get fit and healthy is the latest nominee for our Pride of South Holland Awards. Tracey Vowels, of Spalding-based Fitness Company, has been nominated for a Lifetime Achievement Award by Sarah Bycraft and friends Julie, Heather, Lisa and Annabel after spending more than 20 years helping others in a number of ...

A shop owner who has “changed the lives” of hundreds of disabled people has been nominated for a Pride of South Holland Lifetime Achievement Award. Andrew Inkley, who runs Inkley’s clothes shop in Francis Street, Spalding, was put forward for the prestigious award after devoting many years to improving the lives of those involved with the town’s PHAB (Physically Disabled ...

We are still looking for the special people who make South Holland a place we can be proud to live in. Nominations are coming in for the first ever Pride of South Holland Awards, being run by the Spalding and South Holland Voice in conjunction with Tulip Radio and Spalding and District Chamber. We are looking for readers’ nominations in ...

Nominations are already coming in for POSH people – those who are the Pride of South Holland and deserving of an award. The Pride of South Holland Awards have been launched by the Spalding and South Holland Voice in association with Tulip Radio and Spalding and District Area Chamber to honour those who go above and beyond to make their ...