Business

There’s now oodles more than noodles on offer to keep hunger at bay at one of Spalding’s newest eateries. Since it opened last August, Wok Aroma, in Holland Market, has offered a tasty Asian alternative to the lunchtime sandwich – but it’s now spreading its wings to bring an even wider range of snacks to its clientele. And sisters Sharon ...

A Spalding walkway described as “dingy” is in line for decorative lighting. Traders in The Crescent area have asked for Hole In The Wall Passage to have some Christmas lighting. The passage – described as “dingy” during a Spalding Town Forum’s meeting (June 17) – links Francis Street with Market Place, the town’s central shopping area. Images of some proposed “icicle ...

Neame Lea Nursery was awarded the prestigious Overall Supplier of the Year Award at the annual IPL Vendor awards ceremony at Asda House in Leeds. Neame Lea, which is based in Spalding, was chosen out of thousands of suppliers, spanning across 27 countries and five different continents, for its dedication, investment and vision that has allowed for significant growth across ...

Service personnel and veterans can claim a free lunch at Spalding restaurant The Pantry and The Parlour on Saturday (June 27), which is Armed Forces Day. The venue is also supporting Reserves Day on Wednesday (June 24) and will be giving a free lunch to all reservists on that day too. Restaurant manager Sarah Ollerenshaw said: “We have a strong ...

Lincolnshire County Council’s executive member for highways, transport and IT is the guest speaker at Spalding and District Area Chamber of Commerce’s members’ annual meeting. Coun Richard Davies will give an update to ongoing improvements to infrastructure in Spalding and South Holland, including road networks and superfast broadband. He is also chairman of the Lincolnshire Strategic Transport Board, which seeks to ...

A Spalding firm celebrated ten years of success by treating staff to a circus workshop. Steadfast Training’s annual company day saw the team tackle skills ranging from juggling to walking the tightrope. Circus Sensible provided the fun in a big top at Whaplode Drove. Steadfast managing director Jason Parnell said: “It’s important to celebrate the company and team’s achievements and ...

Hills Department Store is Spalding’s largest independent retailer. Bought by the Turner family in the 1950s, the company originally traded from Market Place in the unit now occupied by Lloyds Pharmacy. The current Broad Street location was purchased in the 1970s and today has more than 12,000sq ft of shopfloor space and employs over 50 local people. Main departments are ...

Two well-known Spalding hairdressers have branched out, launching a new salon in the town. Charlotte Browning, who worked at Hedonism for ten years, has opened Mirror Mirror Boutique Salon in Victoria Street. And Rui Macedo, also formerly of Hedonism, has joined her as salon director. Charlotte (27), of Spalding, said: “It’s always been my dream to have my own salon ...

Padma Yoga, Spalding’s only dedicated yoga studio, will be hosting a fundraising event for the earthquake victims in Nepal on Friday July 17. Yoga teachers Claire Thomas and Helena Bingham will be teaching a free two-hour class from 6.30pm with all donations going directly to support the people of Nepal. The session will include uplifting mantra chanting, energising posture work ...

There’s no need to travel far to find good quality secondhand furniture. After three years at its shop in Park Road, Holbeach, As Good As has just expanded into the former gym across the road – meaning there’s even more space for its great range of household items at great prices. Whether it’s good quality sofas, beds, wardrobes or dining ...

Providing a home from home where youngsters can feel safe and happy is the key to the success of Munchkins Kindergarten. The setting, based at St Peter’s Lodge, a converted house in Priory Road, Spalding, caters for youngsters aged from six weeks up to eight years and is the holder of the healthy childcare award and has a “good” Ofsted ...

A merger involving a Spalding food factory has been given the go-ahead. One of the biggest names in savoury pastries, Pork Farms Group, will be allowed to take over the pastries business of Kerry Foods, which has a site on the edge of Spalding. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said the new combination would not affect prices or quality ...

A Pinchbeck coal merchant whose family has been in the business for 86 years has retired and sold the firm. Alan Hansard retired on June 1 after selling his business to Long Sutton-based Newton & Sims. Alan’s granddad, Charles Hansard, started the business in 1929, followed by his dad, Jack, who did it for 50 years, before Alan took over ...

The new Conservative government confirmed in the Queen’s Speech that it will hold a referendum by the end of 2017, asking voters: “Should the United Kingdom remain in the European Union?” We canvassed opinion on membership as if affects South Holland. Coun Nick Worth, deputy leader of South Holland District Council and lead member for economic development: South Holland and ...

Work to double the size of Spalding’s power station could begin as early as next January. InterGen, which owns the existing station, says construction could commence in the fourth quarter of the 2015 financial year, if it is successful in securing a government subsidy. The government is due to confirm in July the next round of Capacity Market Contracts, which ...

Estate agent Newton Fallowell has officially opened the doors of its Spalding branch. Situated in the former Lloyds Pharmacy shop on Bridge Street, Chris Lett, co-director and valuer, worked with companies including Spalding Signs and Elmtree Homes to completely refurbish the premises. Guests over the opening weekend included Spalding town centre manager Dennis Hannant, Mark Newton, CEO of the Newton ...

Twelve jobs at Pinchbeck-based Donington Packaging Supplies are secure following a buy-out by Antalis from PaperlinX. The company, which has continued to operate as normal since former owner PaperlinX UK was placed into administration on April 1, is a well-established and successful packaging distribution business. This acquisition by Antalis secures the future jobs of the 12 employees at Donington Packaging ...

An ambitious mum is hoping to bring new music and movement sessions for pre-schoolers to South Holland. Carla Noye launched Jo Jingles in Peterborough last month and is now hoping to roll it out to other areas, including Spalding. Carla hopes to inspire and mesmerise babies and young children with her bright and cheery Jo Doll mascot, which she will ...

This academic year, Boston College is celebrating 50 years of growth and success since opening its doors to the very first students in 1964. Boston College opened on September 7, 1964, under the leadership of Alan Moon. It offered 19 courses and was attended by 150 full time students, with 24 staff. At the time, A-levels were the main provision ...

Long Sutton now has a fantastic thatched-roof hotel, restaurant and bar in Market Place after a £250,000 investment and the creation of 12 jobs. The former Turpins bar has been transformed by STP Properties, run by Sean Portass, who is well-known in and around the town. He and partner Dana Garkavaya found their latest business venture to be their biggest ...