FOOTBALL: Commitment and desire key to victory, says Deeping Rangers boss
Boss Michael Goode was full of praise for Deeping Rangers’ efforts on Saturday.They answered his call for a response following the first home league defeat of the season.Having lost 2-0 to Newport...
View ArticleFOOTBALL: Coupland brings up century for Deeping Rangers
Deeping Rangers took points against Eynesbury Rovers for the first time in five meetings – despite giving a less than fluent performance – and scored their 100th league goal of the season in the...
View ArticleFOOTBALL: Six-goal thriller ‘full of positives’ for Bourne Town
Bourne Town shared six goals with Whitworth – but came so close to victory.The Wakes went ahead through Scott Dore after two minutes and he made it 2-2 just before the half-hour mark.Jack Humphries put...
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A Spalding artist with a penchant for painting animals has won the prestigious public vote trophy at this year’s South Holland Open Arts contest – for the third time.Dina Perejogina’s painting ‘Stag...
View ArticleGYMNASTICS: Tulips competition is huge success
Spalding Gymnastic Academy’s annual team competition proved a big success. Aptly named Tulips, this competition has been very popular with clubs from Peterborough, Colchester, Bletchley and Holbeach...
View ArticlePreview of exciting £200,000 Fun Farm High Ropes at Weston
A big new attraction for the Spalding area, the Fun Farm High Ropes, opens to the public on Saturday, March 25.Youth teams from Holbeach United and friends and family of staff at the Fun Farm at Weston...
View ArticleMorning workout at Spalding gym for marathon man
Mick Limming does have one marathon under his belt, in Glasgow, but that was almost 30 years ago when he was working as a submariner for the Royal Navy.He joined the Navy at 16 and got to visit many...
View ArticleSpalding worker in London Marathon
Anyone who struggles with their weight will sympathise with Mick Limming.The 52-year-old’s weight spiralled out of control in his 40s to the point where he weighed in at 32 stones aged 49.Mick, the...
View ArticleGrandmother’s Crowland coffee party for Nepal-bound relative
A Crowland grandmother is helping the people of Nepal to rebuild their lives after a devastating earthquake by raising money for a young relative.Margaret Beardshaw organised a coffee morning at...
View ArticleAppeal made for Spalding to speak out on future rail services
Campaigners for a more regular train service through Spalding have won support from the man in charge of transportation in Lincolnshire.Spalding and Peterborough Transport Forum, which campaigns for...
View ArticleGirl (13) accused of spitting in police officer’s face
A 13-year-old girl will appear in court next month accused of spitting in the face of a police officer.The teenager has been charged with assaulting a constable after the incident at Spalding train...
View ArticleMoulton Chapel queen of 1998
Kate Gibbard (13) (front left)and Nicola King (9) had been appointed Moulton Chapel queen and princess in 1998.The pair, who were due to lead that year’s village parade, were pictured with Spalding...
View ArticleFarewell at Sutton St Edmund in 1998
Parishioners at Sutton St James, Sutton St Edmund and Tydd St Mary said a fond farewell to their vicar, Father Paul Noble(left) , his wife Kate and children in 1998.Father Paul was leaving after nearly...
View ArticleCYCLING: Spalding members mark start of extra special year
Coinciding with the 200th anniversary of the invention of the bicycle, Spalding Cycling Club celebrate their 90th year in May. Over the decades, the club have grown considerably with a current...
View ArticleLet’s go fly a kite – it’s part of Weston Hills Primary School’s Science Week
Children from Weston Hills Primary School have been taking a scientific approach to flying kites.This week is National Science Week and, yesterday (Monday), the school invited in Kite enthusiast Pete...
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WARD’S WORLD: By John WardThe wonders of the modern world never cease to amaze or in a lot of cases, amuse.With all the adverts and suchlike in either the press, TV or even at the cinema, you can’t...
View ArticleMr Blobby and Disney make owners proud at Crufts
A Spalding dog lover is celebrating after his beloved four-year-old Cardigan Welsh Corgi won the best of breed trophy at Crufts for the fourth successive year.Mr Blobby took a starring role alongside...
View ArticleDetails of Holbeach Hub easter celebration competitions
Details have been released about the competitions running alongside next month’s Easter event at Holbeach Hub.The event is being held at the Boston Road centre on Saturday, April 15 from 10am to 4pm...
View ArticleMen’s shed meeting in Spalding
Individuals are being invited to get involved in a new project designed to create a community shed where they can get together, socialise and share skills.The new Men’s Shed South Holland project seeks...
View ArticleRescue dogs to travel in style after van donation
Dogs and staff at a South Lincolnshire rescue centre will travel in style thanks to the surprise gift of an eye-catching new van by loyal supporters.The van, which features photos of two of Jerry Green...
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