Things to do

Holbeach Guides and Brownies were given a special tour of Holbeach Fire Station on Monday evening (March 6). They were told about the role of an ‘on call’ firefighter by James Tye and Nick Cott. Fire plans and the importance of smoke detectors were also relayed to the youngsters. They were then given a chance to try out a hose ...

One of the stars of Flog It is the next guest lecturer at the Spalding Gentlemen’s Society’s next lecture on Friday, March 10. David Fletcher is a retired member of the chattels division of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and an experienced independent Fine Art and Chattels valuer specialising in valuations for Insurance, Probate and Matrimonial purposes. He started ...

The St Nicholas Players will be serving up a comedy treat next week. Don’t Dress For Dinner is at the South Holland Centre from Wednesday to Saturday, March 15 to 18. The comedy is by Marc Camoletti and Robin Hawdon. Set in a renovated barn, just outside of Paris, the audience finds Bernard. He is eager to get his wife ...

A Spalding man has persuaded one of his favourite tribute bands to land in Spalding later this year as part of a fundraiser for Parkinson’s. Electrik Live Orchestra will be Steppin’ Out to the South Holland Centre and playing a host of hits from Jeff Lynne’s classic band including Sweet Talkin’ Woman, Turn to Stone and Mr Blue Sky. It’s ...

It’s just three months until Spalding Festival returns for its fifth year. The music and beerfest, held at the Castle Sports Complex, has not been staged since 2019 due to the pandemic. It’s a massive annual fundraiser by Spalding Round Table and Spalding Ladies’ Circle, which has made almost £100,000 in its first four years. And it’s ready for an ...

Theatre-goers are promised “an experiential ghost story, unlike anything you have ever experienced before” when brand-new production Do You Believe in Ghosts? comes to town. Show creator James Taylor, of the UK’s leading theatre show producers Entertainers, guarantees “a haunting night at the theatre” when it arrives at The South Holland Centre on Saturday, May 20. He asks: “Are you ...

Eurovision is coming to the UK later this year but you don’t have to wait that long nor travel to Liverpool for a taste of continental cheesy pop fest. Instead Spalding’s Act II are bringing Eurobeat (The Pride of Europe) to the South Holland Centre tomorrow (Thursday, February 16) and Friday. Members of its Advanced Skills Group are representing 10 ...

More than 300 people enjoyed a show celebrating 15 years of Diamondz School of Dance. The celebration of Unify through Creativity also included music from Rock School Bus youth band, poetry, British Sign Language interpreter and video from Unify dance company. Members of the Spalding-based Diamondz School will also be performing at the Pride in South Holland Awards which will ...

Cinderella at the South Holland Centre is the most successful pantomime ever to be staged in Spalding – oh yes it was! Cinderella was staged at the popular South Holland Centre for three weeks in December and is the 18th time that Polka Dot Pantomimes have produced a pantomime in the town. A spokesman for the South Holland Centre, said: ...

South Holland District Council have organised a Wonderland Week of fantastic activities and performances for all the family to enjoy in Spalding over the February half-term holiday. Kicking off at Spalding Market on Saturday, February 11, there will be various outdoor activities available between 10am and 2pm, including free face painting, balloon modelling and a special visit from the Mad ...

A Spalding dance school is celebrating its 15th anniversary with the help of some friends at special shows this weekend. Diamondz School of Dance is putting on Unify Through Creativity at Havan High Academy in Marian Road, Boston, on Saturday and Sunday. As well as showing off some brilliant routines pupils have been working on, it’s set to include the ...

A charity Easter event in Pinchbeck is set to return. Herring Lane Easter Egg Hunt with Julie Collins and Lisa Atkinson is back for a third year. The pair have been putting on several events recently, including hosting a grotto with Father Christmas. For Easter they are bringing back characters Naughty Norman and Rita Rabbit from April 1 to April ...

Civilian committee, staff and cadets of 2430 (Holbeach) Squadron of the RAF Air Cadets enjoyed a formal ‘Dining In’ evening at Whaplode St Catherine Memorial Hall on Saturday. The evening consisted of a three-course meal followed by entertainment. Flight Lieutenant Keith Bate RAFVR conducted the formal ceremony which was enjoyed by all. Air Cadets meet at Church Street, Holbeach on ...

Top local band Revolver are revving up for a fundraising gig later this month. Pinchbeck Village Hall is hosting the charity gig in aid of LIVES on Saturday, February 25. A spokesman said: “We chose to support LIVES because they helped save the life of our chairman Chris Schofield when he had a massive heart attack a few months back. ...

All aboard The Soul Train as it steams back into Spalding. After a triumphant visit previously, it will be back at The South Holland Centre on Saturday, March 25. A host of soul, Motown and disco is set to get you up and dancing with fantastic performers. And it’s all for a good cause with a share of the profits ...

Music For Peace is being performed by the South Holland Singers this Saturday (January 28). The Community Group are returning to the stage at St John’s Church in Hawthorn Bank, Spalding. They will also be joined by the Chamber Choir of University Academy Holbeach. A spokesman said: “It will feature the Armed Man Choral Suite by Karl Jenkins, among other ...

A Spalding-based dance group is to celebrate its 15th birthday by putting on special shows. Diamondz School of Dance is to showcase all aspects of what it does on Saturday and Sunday, February 11 and 12, at the Haven High Academy in Marian Road, Boston. It’s set to include performances in contemporary, street dance, cheer dance and musical theatre in ...

It’s your last chance to nominate your community heroes to ensure they get the recognition they deserve. January 31 is the last day to get your nominations in for this year’s Pride of South Holland Awards. The big event takes place on Sunday March 5. There’s already plenty of nominations, but there’s still a bit of time to get your ...

A legendary DJ is to bring the Ibiza vibes to Spalding in February thanks to a junior football club. Dave Pearce is playing Ibiza Classics at Springfields on Saturday, February 4, in the fundraiser for Spalding United Youth Football Club. The former host of Dance Anthems on BBC Radio One has played at the biggest clubs around the world. Next ...

Irish black comedy, live action from The National Theatre, a Marvel blockbuster and a bit of festive terrorism-busting are all on the menu at the South Holland Centre this week. On the second day of its run tonight (Thursday, January 19), the critically acclaimed The Banshees of Inisherin is showing. Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson reunite with Martin McDonagh for ...