TULIPS: Cogenhoe reverse is possible
Nobody is hating the bad weather more than hacked off Spalding United manager Pat Rayment.No side in the UCL Premier Division has more games left to play than the Tulips (11) – and tomorrow night’s...
View ArticleBILLIARDS: Holbeach B clinch title
Long-term Spalding and District Billiards League leaders Holbeach B sealed the title with a game to spare with a 5-2 triumph at Donington.Wins for Chris Chamberlain (R80) and Ashley Bunn (R90) helped...
View ArticleVehicle access gets approved
Planning consent has been given for a new vehicle access over a drain for a home on Counter Drain, Tongue End.The application from Mrs H Eve was passed by South Holland District Council’s planning...
View ArticleIt’s Tydd St Scary!
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, pupils at Tydd St Mary school had a fun day dressing up! To celebrate the science work they have been doing recently, the kids all dressed up as characters...
View ArticleMan arrested after assault in Market Deeping
A 38-year-old man from Market Deeping has been arrested in connection with an assault at a town centre takeaway. Another man, also aged 38, suffered a minor head injury after he was assaulted at Market...
View ArticleMotors: Vauxhall Cascada
The Vauxhall Cascada looks good, is well engineered and undercuts several key rivals. Whether it has the badge to succeed in a notoriously badge-conscious sector of the market is of course another...
View ArticleFOOTBALL: Tigers and Tulips matches called off
Tonight’s (Tuesday) UCL Premier Division matches involving Holbeach United and Spalding United have both been postponed.Top of the bill was the Tigers’ top of the table clash at St Ives Town, but the...
View ArticleThursday Cooks: Karl Sergison’s fish bonne femme
This is a little bit of a hidden treasure down a back street in Spalding, but is definitely worth hunting out. Karl Sergison offers homemade and, where possible, locally sourced food in his restaurant...
View ArticleOn the big screen by Gavin Miller
Our resident film expert Gavin Miller previews the latest blockbuster movie releases coming out for Easter.GI JOE: RETALIATION (12A): The lacklustre original didn’t seem to win many critical admirers,...
View ArticleCalling the Tune by Tulip Radio
Last week we welcomed to the studio Coun Eddy Poll, Deputy Leader for Lincolnshire County Council, who popped in for a lively chat about many of the upcoming festivals and events taking place this year...
View ArticleNew padre for old shipmates
Old shipmates from The Royal Naval Association in Spalding have welcomed their first new padre for nearly 40 years.Church Army captain Paul Whiteley is stepping into the shoes of the Rev John Moon, who...
View ArticlePlan for ‘village constables’ gets thumbs down
Parish councils in South Holland have poured cold water on plans for “village constables” to work alongside police in fighting rural crime.Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner Alan Hardwick is...
View ArticleResidents fear fire risk at farm buildings
Residents opposed to a firm storing artificial turf in farm buildings fear a potential fire risk, traffic hazards and are worried about smell.But councillors have given the go-ahead to a planning...
View ArticleVibrant market is key to town’s success
Foreign nationals, aspiring entrepreneurs and even schoolchildren could be encouraged to set up shop on Spalding’s market in an attempt to breathe new life into the town centre.Campaigners believe a...
View ArticleHours of fun in living tunnel
Interest in a tunnel in the playground of a Spalding school will keep on growing thanks to the students who built it. Living Willow held workshops at the Priory School to help Years 7, 8 and 11...
View ArticleGOLF: Spalding’s maiden medal goes West
Wet and wild conditions ensured that only a handful of the 123 golfers managed to play to par or better as Spalding staged their first competition of the year.The maiden monthly medal got the season...
View ArticleFUTSAL: Get a Posh education
Peterborough United Foundation have announced the launch of a full-time futsal scholarship, starting in September 2013. The course is for students and players age 16-17 (current school year 11 or...
View ArticleARCHERY: Six-sessful county show for Bowmen
Spalding’s Silver Spoon Bowmen boast an unprecedented six county champions after putting in a sensational performance at the Princess Royal Sports Arena in Boston.Star of the show was John Shinkin, who...
View ArticleHighlighting foreign culture classes at event
Foreign parents in South Holland are being encouraged to attend an event to find out more about what’s on offer to their children.The Connecting Communities event on April 19 has been organised by the...
View ArticleDARTS: New challenge pays homage to ace Wally
South Lincolnshire’s top darting players are being urged to sign up for Good Friday’s 2013 Wally Seaton Memorial Trophy.Held at Holbeach United Sports and Social Club (8pm start), a £200 first prize is...
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