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09/09/2024

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06/09/2024

He was spotted walking through Sutton Bridge.

A former drug addict is walking hundreds of miles across Britain to spread the love of Jesus. Karl Payne (42), of Aldershot, passed through Sutton Bridge recently on his journey from Redcar in Yorkshire to Southend on Sea in Essex. He is wild hiking and camping along the way.Karl, who was addicted t...

06/09/2024

It's a busy weekend in the village.

West Pinchbeck is set for a busy weekend with its village show on Saturday (September 7) followed on Sunday by the annual tractor run. The show is at the village hall on Six House Bank from 3.30pm.A host of competitions for fruit and veg, flower displays and cookery will be available to enter.Exhibi...

05/09/2024

The Holbeach Food Festival prove a hit once again.

Holbeach Food Festival once again proved to be a tasty treat for all. There were a host of stalls in Carter's Park on Sunday while this year it linked up with the monthly indoor farmer's market in the town.There was also the Lincolnshire's Strongest competition organised by Royals Gym.The women's ev...

05/09/2024

“She was always full of energy and had such a love of life.”

Tributes have been paid to a well known local sporting star and accountant. The funeral of Mary Burgess, of Park Road, Spalding, took place last week on the day she would have turned 88.She died last month following a short illness.Born the daughter of a Gosberton blacksmith, she's renowned for both...

05/09/2024

All three measures before the committee were passed.

A proposed new crossing in Spalding town centre, a bus clearway in Little London and a 30mph limit through Tongue End have all been passed. The measures came before Lincolnshire County Council's Planning Committee on Monday (September 2).The meeting was told that the proposed crossing at Bridge Stre...

05/09/2024

"This was a sad ending for a long-established company."

A West Pinchbeck engineering firm has folded leading to the loss of 23 jobs. CG Godfrey Limited of Glenside South called in the administrators Qauntuma on August 27. Set up in 1973, it provided civil, mechanical and electrical engineering services, particularly specialised in vacuuming sewerage syst...

05/09/2024

Ticket to jive.

Never mind the Oasis reunion, Beatlemania hasn't bitten the dust. And a top Liverpool-based tribute act is at The South Holland Centre on Saturday, (September 7).The Cavern Beatles are set to thrill."From the early days of Beatlemania to the timeless classics, The Cavern Beatles deliver electrifying...

05/09/2024

Celebrate Surfleet is back.

Celebrate Surfleet is back for 2024. There will be a host of stalls and games at Glen Park from 11am on Sunday, September 8.And the ever popular dog show is back too, run by Lincs Dog Training.There's a number of open and novelty classes available.A spokesman said: "Come and join us at the annual Su...

04/09/2024

Tributes have been paid to the woman who died.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a 28-year-old woman died in a road accident on the A16 between Spalding and Cowbit. Two others were seriously injured in the crash which involved a blue Renault Twingo and a black BMW at 11.30pm on Friday, August 30.Lincolnshire Police said that the woman, wh...

04/09/2024

"Fly-tipping is not just an eyesore, it’s a serious issue that has a direct effect on the quality of life for residents."

Two councillors have called for more to be done on fly-tipping and the early presentation of waste in their Spalding ward after feeling their calls were 'falling on deaf ears'. Coun James Le Sage and Manzur Hasan said in a statement 'the ongoing issue of fly-tipping and early presentation of rubbish...

04/09/2024

What do you think should be done with the cemetery chapels?

Holbeach Parish Council is opening up the Cemetery Chapels this weekend in a bid to ask residents what they should be used for. The mid-to-late 19th century building had been mooted as a cafe or wedding venue after ceasing to be used for religious purposes in 2008.Holbeach Cemetery Chapels Trust was...

04/09/2024

This week's Spalding and South Holland Voice is currently at the printers and will be with stockists soon.

You can also read it in full online now by clicking on this week's front page at www.spaldingvoice.co.uk

04/09/2024

Planners have said it would be too big for a shop deemed outside the designated limits of Holbeach town centre.

A bid to open a Spar shop in the former Holbeach Library has been turned down. South Holland District Council has refused a change of use application to turn what was most recently a beauty parlour into a building for retail use.In the report refusing the application, officers stated the building is...

04/09/2024

The Lions are supporting the fundraiser for the family of the youngster fighting leukaemia.

Spalding Lions have helped a ten-year-old cancer sufferer take a step closer to his dream holiday. Freddie Betts, from Market Deeping, is fighting leukaemia and his grandad and two work colleagues are currently walking from Market Harborough to the Wash to raise funds to send him on the holiday of a...

03/09/2024

It's heading to the former site of Frankie and Benny's at Springfields.

The new Petalo Lounge is set to open on Wednesday, November 6 at Springfields. Loungers, the company behind venues such as the Argo Lounge in Peterborough and the Poco Lounge in King's Lynn are opening their newest location in the former Frankie and Benny’s store at the Spalding shopping outlet.A ...

03/09/2024

Police have thanked the community for their help.

A Spalding man has been arrested and charged on numerous counts of thefts and frauds, as well as two alleged assaults on shop worker. Shane Cooper of Landsdowne Court was arrested on Sunday, August 29 and faces charges on multiple offences, including two reported assaults on shop workers, five repor...

02/09/2024

“People who use knives and inflict injuries with knives inevitably receive immediate custodial sentences.”

A Spalding man faces an "inevitable" jail sentence after he admitted wounding his former partner with a kitchen knife. Richard Admans, 59, of Marsh Road, was arrested following an incident in Little London, Spalding, on March 19. Lincolnshire Police closed the road and said the victim had suffered i...

01/09/2024

A host of places will be open.

Members of the public can get rare look inside an historic school this September. Welland Hall, formerly Spalding High School and now Ayscgouhfee Hall School, is opening its doors to the public on Sunday, September 15 as part of the Heritage Open Days initiative.A spokesman for Ayscoughfee said: "We...

31/08/2024

Their new season of talks is launching with free sessions aimed at beginners.

The Spalding Photographic Society is inviting members of the public to attend the initial three meetings of its 2024/2025 season for free. It all starts with a Wednesday, September 4 meeting entitled Introduction To The Society which will include an exhibition of members' images.A week later (Septem...

31/08/2024

Police are appealing for anyone who may have information to come forward.

A woman in her 20s has died and two people were seriously injured following a collision on the A16 between Spalding and Cowbit last night. It follows an incident between a blue Renault Twingo and a black BMW around 11.30pm last night (Friday, August 30). A spokesman for Lincolnshire Police said: “...

30/08/2024

“It’s heartwarming to see our young people and sheltered housing residents connecting, learning from each other, and building a stronger, more cohesive community."

Young dancers have stepped up to help bridge generations by going on a tour of sheltered housing schemes in the district. The members of Diamondz Dance worked with South Holland District Council's Communities team and Adults Move Lincolnshire on the project entitled Echoes.Eight members from Diamond...

30/08/2024

The treasure hunt was held around Donington.

Young people went scouring for rubies around Donington recently. The Hunt the Ruby event was put on by security and fire specialists GBSG, which is based in the village and is celebrating its 40th (or ruby) anniversary this year.There were 60 rubies hidden in and around the village with 25 people se...

29/08/2024

Overspends are forecast.

Lincolnshire County Council is set to overspend its revenue budget by £4.7m during the first quarter of the financial year, a report has revealed. Details due to go before members of the council’s Executive on Tuesday also show the schools’ budget overspend of £2m.“At this early stage of the...

29/08/2024

“We are bringing in wet straw from elsewhere because it is the place which is the furthest away from any neighbours."

A South Holland farmer has hit back at claims his bonfires are causing huge problems, as the nearest resident to his site is half a mile away. In last week's Voice, neighbours had complained about a bonfire lasting for several days near Whaplode Drove.They said a farmer, not named at the time, had b...

29/08/2024

“Unfortunately, it has not been possible to identify a suspect as yet, and as a result the council is now looking to enlist the help of residents to help track down the individual responsible.”

A £500 reward is being offered for a successful prosecution against someone guilty of graffiti in Spalding. South Holland District Council is teaming up with Lincolnshire Police as neither have been able to catch a particular individual they believe is behind the majority of recent reported inciden...

29/08/2024

It was inspired by the one put up in Spalding Cemetery.

https://spaldingvoice.co.uk/crematoriums-new-delivery

A ‘Letters to Loved Ones’ post box has been recently introduced for family and friends to send messages to those who have passed away at the South Lincolnshire Crematorium in Surfleet. Members of the public can send a letter or card to post their thoughts.Tracey Copping, crematorium administrato...

29/08/2024

Well done David.

https://spaldingvoice.co.uk/cancer-survivors-fundraiser

A Whaplode Drove man who beat prostate cancer 12 years ago has said thank you by raising £1,200 for charity. David Barfoot (76) is well known in football circles having been the chair of the GCE Peterborough and District Football League for the last three years.That's the maximum you're allowed to ...