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Spalding United booked their place in the final of the Lincolnshire Free Press Trophy with a 2-0 win over UCL Division One side Bourne Town on a wet and windy Tuesday night. Spalding started four triallists – and two of them combined to open the scoring on 15 minutes, while another was sent off shortly afterwards. That didn’t deny Thorogood’s ...

The latest round of pre-season friendly fixtures on Saturday saw a number of derby clashes. Perhaps the pick of the fixtures saw Holbeach United entertain higher-graded rivals Wisbech Town at Carter’s Park. With close to 80 fans allowed into the ground for the first time since government guideiines for non-league football were relaxed, the Fenmen emerged as 2-0 winners. oth ...

Moulton Harrox’s new signings Joe Broomfield and Josh Newton both hit half centuries to continue the winning start to the season at Skegness. They helped time a run chase perfectly on Saturday in the South Lincs and Border East One division as Moulton chased down 195 to continue their fine form. In the overcast and muggy conditions, Harrox opted to ...

While their 1st XI were without a fixture, Long Sutton 2nd XI lost to Baston in South Lincs and Border League East Two. Home side Sutton were up against it almost from the start as Baston elected to bat first on winning the toss. Openers Andy Keen and Anthony Morris then enjoyed a partnership of 121. While Morris anchored scoring ...

Ollie Dring hit a fantastic century as Spalding 2nd XI had an impressive win over Sleaford 2nd XI in the South Lincs and Border League West One. The opener hit 18 fours in his 102 not out from 104 balls as Sleaford’s 192 was chased down. Ethan Lawrence scored 42 in the 106 run opening partnership and Nilantha Atapattu 38 ...

Ros Nikols and Brian Cobb picked up wins as Welland Yacht Club’s Commodore’s Points series continued. Five boats took to the water for round three and four. First away were the Laser Radials of Gail Follington and Alan Cox at 9 minutes 30 seconds into the 60-minute race, then 20 seconds later the two Europes of Nickols and Cobb and ...

Scott Williams edged to a one-point win in Division One of Tydd St Giles Golf Club’s August Stableford. His score of 37 points pushed Scott Williams and Harry Turner (both 36 points) into second and third places respectively. Giles Stearne and Darren Brown were the other divisional winners. * Results: Men’s section: August Stableford: Division One – 1st Scott Williams ...

Ian Argent and Hannah Willis lifted the Chairman’s Cup crown at Spalding Tennis Club on Sunday. A mixed pairs event, games were played in the group stage before contesting quarter and semi-finals. It came down to the pairs of Argent and Willis and Natasha Tooley and Haydn Bingham, with the former prevailing 3-1 and receiving the trophy from club chairman ...

With overcast conditions and the threat of rain showers there was an expectation that the bream might feed at the Tydd Gote Angling Club Sunday club match at Main Road – but it wasn’t to be. Paul Spriggs led the way with an all-silver fish net of 8lb 12oz that included some good roach and skimmers, caught on pinkie over ...

Both of the Brownhill brothers are returning to Spalding United for next season. Midfielder Lewis Brownhill was last season’s captain and returns to the club following a spell at Newark Flowserve towards the end of the 19/20 season. He was previously an FA Vase winner in 2018 with Thatcham Town. Striker Joel Brownhill was the club’s top scorer last term ...

Joseph Timms is celebrating after topping the leaderboard at Gedney Hill Golf Club’s President’s Day event. His score of 43 points pushed Stuart Turnell (also 43 points) into second place on countback, with Stewart Shinkin (41 points) back in third. Also victorious was Lynn Exley (38pts), who landed the Shirley Vase ahead of Marilyn Sayer (35 points) and Maggie Bingham ...

The Tydd Gote Angling Club Sunday match at Main Road was fished in mostly overcast conditions with a brisk upstream wind offering the chance of a bream or two for those pegged in the higher number hot spots. John Taylor was on peg 33 and just took the win with a bream and silvers all on the 6m line for ...

The battle for top spot could not have been closer at round three of Spalding Cycling Club’s ten-mile time trial league. Chris Ward, showing that serious training pays off, tied with the younger Josh Wallis as both clocked 22.23mins to top the 27-strong field. Neil Palmer, taking part in his first ride since racing recommenced, showed he has not lost ...

It was a good weekend for Long Sutton as both their Saturday and Sunday sides recorded wins. In the South Lincs and Border League East One, the 1st XI’s bowlers did the job as they successfully defended 166-7 against Woodhall Spa having been put in by the visitors. Rajan Sangha did well opening the batting scoring a fine 53 that ...

Half centuries from Chris Beale and Josh Newton ensured Moulton Harrox continued their good start to the new South Lincs and Border League season. They comprehensively beat Freiston by 105 runs on Saturday to make it two wins from two. Beale opened the batting and gave his side a great start alongside Joseph Broomfield. The latter was run out for ...

Spalding Cricket Club’s disappointing start to the season continued as they were beaten by Belton Park in the South Lincs and Border League Spalding enjoyed a decent start with openers Chris Dring (45) and Jon Manton (18) opening up after skipper Matt Gill elected to bat first. But after both fell to Jonny Law (2-41), other batsmen failed to get ...

Tom Bell was on song as Welland Yacht Club began a new series. Having now caught up with the postponed regattas, a blustery Sunday saw Commodores Points get underway, the first series of the season. Four boats took to the water for race one, still keeping with the pursuit format. First away were Neal Tack and Rebecca Slator in their ...

Jaded Ian Dunn admits that he has no regrets over his decision to resign as player/manager of Pinchbeck United. Six years after taking on the Knights job for a second time, Dunn informed chairman Gary Coomes of his intention to leave the UCL Premier Division club last Tuesday night. The former Spalding United and Holbeach United striker walks away as ...

Joe Braithwaite has rejoined Holbeach United following a bizarre transfer tussle with UCL Premier Division rivals Peterborough Northern Star. The centre-back, who has had multiple spells with the Tigers over the years, officially returned to Carter’s Park on Saturday as the Tigers enjoyed a 5-0 friendly win over South Holland neighbours Crowland Town. However, he had been announced as a ...

The competitive season for Spalding, Holbeach and Pinchbeck will officially start on Tuesday, September 1 in the FA Cup though it looks likely to be behind closed doors. That’s much to the annoyance of Spalding United manager Lewis Thorogood who is on the committee working to start the Northern Premier League Division One South East season on September 19. All ...