VIDEO: Tulips toast UCL Knockout Cup glory
Click here for a video that includes match action and post-mast celebrations from Spalding United’s 4-0 UCL Knockout Cup final win over St Ives Town on Monday.Goals from Lee Beeson, Jamie Thurlbourne,...
View ArticleDARTS: Lion conquer the champions
Black Lion roared to the Spalding and District League’s Supreme Cup title as they stunned champions New Saracen’s Head C on finals night.Dave Piccaver held his nerve to see out a thrilling final 12-9...
View ArticleMotorcyclist injured after A17 crash
A man has been taken to hospital with a shoulder injury after a crash between a van and a motorbike on the A17 in Long Sutton today. It happened shortly before 8am when a Honda motorbike collided with...
View ArticleCash and jewellery stolen in Spalding break-in
Thieves got away with cash and jewellery after breaking into a house in Spalding over the bank holiday weekend.A detached house in Cathedral Drive was targeted by thieves who got in by smashing a back...
View ArticleDean Gaffney in Spalding Saturday
Former Eastenders star Dean Gaffney is coming to Spalding on Saturday to officially open new children’s community facility, The Umbrella.Dean will be cutting the ribbon at the former Spalding Youth...
View ArticleEarly music concert in Crowland
Crowland’s part in the English Civil War is being celebrated in a concert at the Abbey on Saturday (7.30pm).In April 1643 Crowland stood as a solitary royalist citadel commanding the approaches to the...
View ArticleMoulton and Lutton mills open
It’s National Mills Weekend and both Moulton Mill and the lesser-known Sneath’s Mill at Lutton Gowts are opening to the public.Moulton Mill is open Saturday and Sunday (10am to 4pm each day) so that...
View ArticleSpalding’s Fairytale Wedding Festival
The third Fairytale Wedding Festival takes place at Ayscoughfee Hall and Gardens in Spalding on Sunday (10.30am to 4pm).Entry is free, there is a free children’s creche and activities plus 45 stalls.
View ArticleStained glass workshop
Glassworker Gillian Wing from Strawberry Glass is demonstrating how to make stained glass designs at Chain Bridge Forge in Spalding on Sunday.There will also be blacksmithing displays and children will...
View ArticleOpen gardens in Holbeach Hurn
Two gardens at Holbeach Hurn are open on Sunday as part of the National Gardens Scheme.The Old Vicarage and the Old White House are both open from 1pm to 5pm, refreshments are available at The Old...
View ArticleFamily theatre in Long Sutton
Paper Wings, a beautiful piece of family theatre without words, is being performed by The Rhubarb Theatre at the Market House, Long Sutton, on Tuesday (7.30pm).Admission is free and refreshments will...
View ArticleWhat’s on in the week ahead
Listings from Thursday, May 9 to Wednesday, May 15 ThursdayErnie Butler (Art on the Map), drawing, fine art painting, portraiture, until Saturday, Unique Cottage Studios, Fulney Lane South, Spalding,...
View ArticleMusic, theatre and film for the week ahead
Listings from Thursday, May 9 to Wednesday, May 15Tomorrow: Eric Wayman and the Haven Singers, Broad Street Methodist Church, Spalding, 7.30pm, admission £6 to include light refreshments, on the door...
View ArticleGardening with Daphne: Question Time at Stamford
In past years, I’ve spent much time (and money!) at gardening shows up and down the country, but recently shortage of time and cost of travelling have cut down this delightful activity drastically. It...
View ArticleDeepings Festival
A feast of performance and visual arts can be seen at the Deepings School this weekend (10am to 4pm).Deepings Arts Festival includes Saturday’s programme of presentations and displays by local primary...
View ArticleKate Humble at Bookmark in Spalding
Well-known countryside presenter Kate Humble is due to come to Bookmark in Spalding on Wednesday, May 22 (7.15pm).Kate, best known as co-presenter of Springwatch and Autumnwatch, will be talking about...
View ArticleCalling the Tune: Four and Twenty Blackbirds
Tulip Radio went medieval this week, as we talked to Julia Grant, of ‘Four and Twenty Blackbirds’, who specialise in historical food preparation and cooking methods.Whether it is food from Medieval,...
View ArticleRevised plans for Holland Market
Plans to revamp and expand Spalding’s Holland Market have been revised due to the “tough economic environment”.Owners Corbo had big plans for the site, which were believed to have included a...
View ArticleTasty recipe for the weekend
Rajapur Indian Cuisine only opened as a restaurant and takeaway in Bridge Road, Sutton Bridge, in April but is already building up a loyal following of customers.The family-run business prides itself...
View ArticleMotors: Summer servicing
With winter weather seemingly being reluctant to leave us it might not seem possible but the summer season is just around the corner. To enjoy your motoring this summer without breakdowns we identify...
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