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A stunning 50 break from Craig Fitter (O63) lit up the Spalding and District Snooker League on its return following the Christmas break. Fitter knocked in the half-century on his way to victory over Steve Dent (scr) but still only snatched the win by a single point.His success got Services A off to a great start in their 5-1 win ...

Bowler Nicky Brett is celebrating after scooping his fourth Spalding Open title. On Thursday and Friday, December 29 and 30, Spalding Indoor Bowls Club hosted the Spalding Open, which is part of the Open Singles Circuit run by the English Indoor Bowling Association.COVID restrictions have meant that the tournament has not been able to run since 2019 but it has ...

RESULTS PITCHING IN NORTHERN LEAGUEPremier Midlands: Spalding Utd 0 Cambridge City 2, Harborough Town 0 Stamford 2. UNITED COUNTIES LEAGUEPremier Division North (Sat, selected): Melton Town 3 Pinchbeck United 1, Leics Nirvana P Deeping Rangers P, Quorn 5 Boston Town 1, Wisbech Town 2 Newark and Sherwood United 2. (Tue, selected, 7.45pm): Boston Town P Newark and Sherwood P, Deeping ...

Spalding 12Northampton Mens’ Own 10 After nearly a month off this Counties 2 Midlands East (South) league clash between second placed Spalding and the side second from bottom was a competitive, nail biter. Before the game there was a minute’s silence for Steve Moore who passed away recently having been a supporter of the club for many years.Back in October ...

LSHC Mens’ 2nd 0Cambridge Nomads 2nd 2Long Sutton Mens’ 2nd travelled to Cambridge for an away game against Cambs Nomads with a squad of players who made that extra effort to be there for the first game of the new year.Will White had flown in from Eastbourne, Tom Burton nursed his poorly car for the journey and Troy Croxford answered ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...