Sport

Disappointing 5-0 loss for ladies’ 1st

Dereham 1st 5Spalding Ladies’ 1st 0Spalding ventured out to Dereham for their first match back after Christmas.Spalding started strongly with the first pushback and passed the ball around well, however, a quick reaction by Dereham turned into a goal for them and Spalding found themselves 1-0 down.Spalding immediately fought back and were unlucky not to convert one of their three ...

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Tulips pay the penalty in first defeat

Spalding United 0Cambridge City 2 The unbeaten run is over for Spalding United as two penalties saw Cambridge City to a 2-0 win on Saturday.The key moment came in the 68th minute when Cambridge’s Ryan Ingrey beat two Spalding defenders and goalkeeper Michael Duggan to the ball on the edge of the area.Nathan Stainfield got back to try and stop ...

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Knights set for huge Vase test

Melton Town 3Pinchbeck United 1 Pinchbeck United manager Lewis Thorogood says his side are the underdogs but capable of making yet more history in the FA Vase at Congleton Town this Saturday. The Knights travel to Cheshire for the last 32 of the national competition with a fully fit squad for the 3pm kick off.But they face a tough tie ...

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Tigers facing play-off challenge

Holbeach United were left frustrated as they drew a blank in the Thurlow Nunn on Saturday.Up against Debenham who finished the game with ten men, they created plenty of chances but failed to find the target and had to settle for a point.“We pretty much had the ball for 90 minutes as they parked the bus and had everyone behind ...

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Tigers enter new year in ‘good place’

Holbeach United manager Danny Clifton says the club starts 2023 in a really good place for the future thanks to the plethora of young talents they have coming through.The Tigers are in contention for the Thurlow Nunn Division One North play-offs with a team mostly made up of teenagers from the youth set up banishing memories of last year’s relegation.Two ...

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Run continues as Tulips top table

Top of the table with a game in hand and still unbeaten – happy new year Spalding United. A fantastic 3-2 victory over Stamford on Boxing Day was followed up by a more industrious, but equally important, 1-0 victory over bottom of the table Yaxley on Monday.“Christmas is a time where you get some different results so it’s great to ...

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Melton test to start 2023 for Knights

Pinchbeck United are hoping to welcome back several players who’ve been injured as they return to action at Melton Town on Saturday.The Knights have been without a game since a 4-1 loss at home to Sleaford Town on December 21.They arranged a mid-Christmas friendly with Wyberton to make up for the lack of action and with the FA Vase tie ...

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Cash will help The Little Discoverers

Tydd St Giles Golf Club seniors’ section recently presented £2,000, raised through various competitions and events, to The Little Discoverers, their chosen charity for 2022.Charity team leader Katie Fisher was at the golf club to accept the cheque from club organiser Dave Punshon.Katie thanked all for their support and said this generous amount would be a huge benefit to the ...

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Winter Festival was quacking fun for South Lincs swimmers

A small team of South Lincs swimmers headed to Corby to compete in an early long course meet at the Northampton Winter Festival. The club’s numbers were rather low due to extensive illness, however the small group of swimmers in attendance produced some excellent swims, many of them experiencing a level one open meet for the first time.Unfortunately there were ...

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Golfers give cash boost to cancer charity

A cancer charity is more than £3,000 better off thanks to Spalding Golf Club.Former Lady Captain Beryl Clay presented a cheque for £3,266 to a representative from Breast Cancer Now.The money was raised during Beryl’s captaincy through members’ generous donations, playing in fun competitions, raffles, book sales and baking cakes.Beryl was delighted by the amount raised and Caroline from the ...

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Frostbite comes to a close on Boxing Day

Boxing Day saw the final race in Welland Yacht Club’s Frostbite series combined with the individual Brass Monkey Trophy. With both trophies up for grabs it was a keenly contested race.Ideal conditions greeted the eight boats on the water and with sunshine and a wind that was steadily increasing, it was going to be a good work-out after the Christmas ...

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Nominations wanted for sports Pride of South Holland Award

Sports clubs in South Holland are being urged to come forward and recognise the clubs and groups who play such a vital role in the district. The nominations are open for the Pride of South Holland Awards and nominations are being sought for the Community Sports Group. It’s sponsored by Coun Paul Redgate and is for a community group that ...

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Terrific Tulips send Pilgrims packing

Ahead of a huge Boxing Day fixture with Stamford, Spalding United moved into the Lincolnshire Senior Cup semi-finals by knocking out National North neighbours Boston United. The Tulips continued their fine form to see off a side two levels above them in front of a crowd of 413 at the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field on Tuesday night. They produced ...

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Donington B walk away with whitewash win over Consti C

Bourne SC A have held onto the top spot in Division One of the Spalding and District Snooker League going into the Christmas break. Despite not having a match this week, the team remains at the top with 50 points. Following a 5-1 win at home over Holbeach D, Bourne SC C move into second place, just three points behind ...

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Championship success for Hill

Young Spalding bowler Ruby Hill is celebrating after winning the mixed pairs World Championship and coming runner up in the under 25 singles. After winning the ladies’ national under 25 singles in the 2021/22 season, Hill represented England at the International Indoor Bowls Council under 25 singles and mixed pairs championships, held at County Antrim Indoor Bowls Club. As the ...

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Knights sunk by late goal at Quorn

Quorn 1 Pinchbeck United 2 A 94th minute winner condemned Pinchbeck United to defeat at Quorn on Saturday. On their return to action in the Uhlsport United Counties League Premier Division after the recent FA Vase heroics, sub Benjamin Johnson thought he had earned his side a draw after scoring in the 83rd minute. But Anthony Carney’s late strike proved ...

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Dack is the December champion

James Dack was the winner of the Men’s December Stableford Division One at Tydd St Giles Golf Club. He beat Wayne Alder into second place.Ashley Ziebart was third on countback. Results: Men’s December Stableford Division One – 1st James Dack 42 points, 2nd Wayne Alder 38 points, 3rd Ashley Ziebart 37 points (ocb). Division Two – 1st Nathan Welsby 43 ...

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Freezing conditions hit fixtures

The freezing conditions meant virtually all of South Holland’s sports outdoor weekend fixtures were postponed. There were no hockey or rugby games played by the area’s sides. In football, both Spalding United and Holbeach United were called off. The Tulips are scheduled to be back in action this weekend at Daventry Town in what is a 2pm kick off this ...

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Whittlesey C keep up great unbeaten run

With just one week to play before the Christmas break, Whittlesey C have kept up their unbeaten run in the Spalding and District Snooker League. The team are currently leading Division Three with 12 wins from 12 matches. They beat Donington B 4-2 at home on Thursday to keep their run going. Winners were Paul Cook (O7), Neil Burton (O14) ...

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Young Tulips keep on giving

A junior football team has continued to net thousands of pounds for charity. Spalding United Under-13s Blues have raised £3,500 since forming through a host of events including running the Stamford Santa Fun Run every year they’ve been able to in the last four years. This year 36 players, coaches and supporters took on the 5km course at Burghley House ...

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