RANGERS: Alex gets Deeping Beck on winning form
SHEPSHED DYNAMO 2 DEEPING RANGERS 3: Alex Beck’s last-minute strike sealed a dramatic victory for Deeping on Saturday – and brought an end to their six-game winless streak.With hosts Shepshed appealing...
View ArticleTULIPS: Spalding seal deal for Stamford ace Gibson
Spalding United chief Pat Rayment finally feels that he has a squad strong enough to deal with a hectic end to the UCL Premier Division season.The Tulips chief now has an impressive haul of 18 players...
View ArticleAppeal for help as foodbank demand rises
The church that runs Agape Care Foodbank in Spalding has made a fresh appeal for donations as demand for help threatens to outstrip supply. Stocks of milk, pasta, rice and puddings are starting to run...
View ArticleBook of the Week: A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki
This is a book which will absorb you from the very beginning and which will stay with you long after you have finished reading it.In Tokyo 16-year-old Nao tries to escape her loneliness and her...
View ArticleIdeas for the weekend – and the week ahead
GREAT FOR THE FAMILYFish and chips for just 100 pence? Yes, Turners Fish Restaurant in Spalding, popularly known as Sheddy’s, is celebrating its centenary with a gala night on Wednesday (7pm – £12...
View ArticleRolling out the carpet at new warehouse
You can browse through an immense variety of carpet and vinyl roll-ends when you visit Fleet Road Nursery at Holbeach since a new business opened there last month.Ian’s Carpet Warehouse may be...
View ArticleCharity auction in Pinchbeck
The three Rotary clubs in Spalding are holding a charity auction at the bulb auction in Enterprise Way, Pinchbeck, on Saturday (10am).It’s to raise funds for DEBRA, a charity that helps children born...
View ArticlePamper night in Holbeach
The Sue Ryder store in Holbeach is hosting an evening of music, pampering, cakes and clothes shopping on Tuesday (6pm). Shoppers are invited to listen to local guitarist Russ Proctor, enjoy beauty...
View ArticleValuation day in Long Sutton
Take your antiques and collectables to the Market House in Long Sutton on Wednesday (11am to 4pm) for a valuation costing £2.50 per item.Contact 01406 366767 to book your valuation time with Batemans...
View ArticleRace night in Spalding
Support a race night taking place at Spalding Services & Social Club tomorrow (7.30pm if ordering supper, 8pm for race) to raise money for a young Ataxia sufferer.Admission free, supper of either...
View ArticleFilm review
REVIEW: OZ – THE GREAT & POWERFUL (PG) – by Gavin MillerDespite trying to re-ignite the magic past generations had with timeless classic The Wizard of Oz this lacks the heart of the original.For a...
View ArticleStories come alive at Holbeach day nursery
The world of books took on new meaning for children at Twigglets Day Nursery in Holbeach.Youngsters brought in their favourite books and dressed in a variety of costumes depicting popular characters to...
View ArticleWhat’s on in the week ahead
From Thursday, March 14 to Wednesday, March 20ThursdaySpalding Folk Club tune session, 8pm, Lincoln Arms, Spalding.Bourne Grammar School comedy production, Little Shop of Horrors, until Saturday, 01778...
View ArticleStudent (14) lost teeth in Spalding school attack
A father claims smoking, drugs and violence are rife at the school where his son was “severely disfigured” in a vicious assault.Jamie Brown was too frightened to return to the classroom at the Sir John...
View ArticleNew crematorium takes shape
Work on South Holland’s new crematorium near Surfleet is on target for an autumn finish.Currently there is no crematorium in the district and its completion means bereaved South Holland families will...
View ArticleVillagers urged to have say on turbine
Residents are gathering in Sutton St James over concerns about plans for a 50m wind turbine on farmland near their homes.The application to South Holland District Council has been made by Ogden Energy,...
View ArticleManager to bring new vision for town
A town centre manager dedicated to bringing prosperity to Spalding could be in place by the end of the summer.At a time of uncertainty with the final flower parade in May and rumours of high street...
View ArticleAngry drinker punched pub doorman
An angry drinker punched a doorman through a gap in the doorway after he had been barred from entering.Leigh Rodgers was tugging on a door handle trying to get inside The Burghley Arms while door staff...
View ArticleFOOTBALL: King strike keeps Tulips in the hunt
Gary King struck a late winner as Spalding United picked up a crucial 2-1 victory at Quorn in the UCL Premier Division on Tuesday night.The Tulips fell behind in the first half against their...
View ArticleTABLE TENNIS: Blades move closer to title
With just four matches in Spalding and District Table Tennis League (sponsored by Vital Recruitment) left, Bladerunners edged closer to the Division One crown.The leaders have opened up an eight point...
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