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Spalding United earned an important point with Boldmere St Michaels on Saturday as they look set to clinch a Pitching-In Northern Premier League Midland Division play-off spot. Spalding had looked set for another defeat after an Andre Brown ninth minute penalty.But they improved in the second half creating several chances and got back on level terms though Bradley Rolt with ...

A battling performance saw Pinchbeck United earn what could be a vital point despite playing for 84 minutes with 10 men against Eastwood on Tuesday night. But manager Lewis Thorogood was left frustrated by the ‘diabolical’ officiating.It’s ahead of another important fixture at Heather St John’s on Saturday.The Knights are hoping not to get pulled into the relegation fight.They’re two ...

Sunday saw the opening races of the 2023 Welland Yacht Club sailing season for the Robert Creek Shield. The first day’s competitive sailing was blessed with sunshine and a breeze strong enough to keep the sailors on their toes and work off some of the rustiness but not too strong to deter putting on the water.Seven boats came to the ...

The Marshland Store Trophy was the first cup competition of the year to be played at Tydd St Giles Golf Club. A foursomes stableford, the winners Lin Walker and Chris Montigue, from Tydd St Giles, were presented with the trophy by ladies’ captain Sylvia Ilsley.Results: 1st Lin Walker and Chris Montigue with 36 points, 2nd (ocb) Liz Miller and Ann ...

Croquet teams from across the county were invited to Pinchbeck Croquet Club to take part in the Lincolnshire Opener as a start of season tournament. Pairs from as far afield as Gainsborough and Torksey joined with teams from Louth, Woodhall Spa, Dunston, Boston and Branston, as well as Pinchbeck.Each team played four games with Pinchbeck and Dunston finishing their group ...

Spalding Golf Club’s first annual junior golf tournament was played on Saturday, March 25, in memory of Margaret Barkway, who died in May 2022. The former ladies’ captain was very involved with junior golf.The tournament was played on the club’s new six-hole academy course.Almost 20 junior golfers took part with trophies awarded for two age categories.The first trophy, aimed at ...

Paul Rudkin has made his 959th – and possibly final – appearance for Spalding and District Sunday League side Jubilee FC.At 65-years-old, the man who has been with the club since its fourth match back in 1977, is finally calling it a day.He’s been either secretary or manager for all but a handful of those games.It’s possible there’s one last ...

It’s wide open at the top of Division One in the Spalding and District Snooker League, after leaders Bourne SC A lost 4-2 in a crunch match against second-placed Boundary A. Just two points now separate the teams, with only two matches left to play before the end of the season.Third-placed Pyramid C held on to their position thanks to ...

City of Peterborough 2nd 3Spalding Ladies’ 1st 3Goals: Charlotte Maplethorpe, Maddie Haunch (2).Jemima Hitcham made some great saves, with the Spalding defence working well to clear. Karen Timby made a great pass into Maplethorpe who won a penalty stroke. She slotted the ball in to put Spalding 1-0 up.Peterborough equalised before half time but Spalding started the second half well. ...

On Sunday, Sleaford Indoor Bowls Club hosted the Lincolnshire men’s and mixed county semi finals. Spalding Lightning had representatives in a number of competitions and are now in three county finals.Graham Smith will play Paul Oke from Sleaford in the singles final, Dominic McVittie continues the defence of his sets singles title and will play Richard Ashton from Lincoln in ...

A young footballer is raising money for his club with a sponsored bike ride. Lewy Royle-Hutson is five years old and a keen member of the Spalding under-six team. He is cycling more than five miles next week to help buy equipment for the club. Manager Albie Parker said he was very proud of the youngster who has already raised ...

Spalding Grammar School has netted a new dug out for its football pitches thanks to a local firm. CG Godfrey Ltd has built the new feature next to the main football pitch. The dugout was officially unveiled this week by the company’s Karl Royce, and representatives of the senior football’s captaincy team. 1st XI captain Kian Weetman, was joined by ...

A flurry of late goals saw Pinchbeck United lose 5-1 at in-form Sherwood Colliery in the Uhlsport United Counties League on Saturday.Despite the scoreline, the Knights were in the game for long periods although falling behind early through Charlie Taylor’s sixth minute goal.Lewis Thorogood’s side created and got back on level terms five minutes before the break after being given ...

Moulton Harrox 2Wyberton 2 (AET Moulton won 5-3 on penalties) Moulton Harrox lifted the FA County Junior Cup after a dramatic victory over Wyberton.Declan Earth’s 120th minute equaliser sent the game to spot kicks where Moulton produced five fine penalties and Brendan Taylor an excellent save in front of 650 at Boston United’s Jakeman’s Community Stadium on Friday night.An own ...

Spalding United 0Grantham Town 1 Spalding United player manager Elliot Sandy has vowed to give the fans something to cheer about this season after a disappointing showing in Tuesday’s Lincolnshire County Cup final. The Tulips lost 1-0 to Grantham Town at Lincoln City’s Sincil Bank after a fine 56th minute strike by Elliott Durrell from the edge of the area.The ...

Holbeach United’s play off hopes are effectively over after a 3-0 loss to Thurlow Nunn First Division North leaders Heacham – but there was some cup glory at the club.The Tigers’ reserve side are through to the final of the Peterborough Senior Cup after defeating Stamford Belvedere on penalties in the semi-final after a 0-0 draw at Carter’s Park on ...

Next month Spalding Badminton Club celebrates 100 years since its formation.The club started out in St Peter’s Church in Spalding, which was located where the current South Holland District offices now stand.When the church was demolished the committee at the time decided to build their own two-court badminton hall, then and even now, there are very few purpose-built badminton halls ...

Huntingdon 24Spalding 52 There was a stunning team performance by Spalding with a “last play” try securing league promotion for them on Saturday. As Spalding players stepped off their coach at Huntingdon, along with many travelling supporters, one of the biggest challenges in their playing careers lay ahead.Having dropped to fourth in Midlands Counties 2 East (South) after their loss ...

Tydd St Giles golf club results: Seniors’ individual stableford division 1: 1st Derrick Marsh 38 points, 2nd ocb Noel Bratt 37 points, 3rd Phil Wilkinson 37 points. Division 2: 1st ocb Steve Skoulding 35 points, 2nd Toby North 35 points, 3rd ocb Wayne Davies 33 points. Division 3: 1st ocb Eddie Minter 34 points, 2nd Sid Johnson 34 points, 3rd ...

Ladies and seniors of Spalding Golf Club enjoyed a competitive Florida Scramble on Wednesday.The game was played in good spirits with teams consisting of two ladies and two senior men, followed by a delicious meal in the Clubhouse.Winners on the day were Carole Davies, Chris Vickers, Peter Penketh and Michael Bates with a magnificent net 58.2.Second were Ruth Atkins, Claire ...