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Walk on the wild Easter bonnet side

Richard Rush — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:31:35 +0000

Residents in and around Sezanne Walk got into the Easter spirit at the weeked with a special coffee morning. The Spalding Community Centre at the heart of the supported living community held an Easter bonnet competition as part of its celebrations. South Holland District Council chairman Jan Whitbourn and Coun Annette Chapman were among the […]

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Lighting a fun evening

Rachel Mayfield — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:11:29 +0000

Visitors to a Spalding attraction saw a whole new perspective over the weekend. A light show illuminated Ayscoughfee Gardens on both Friday and Saturday evenings when visitors could look round free of charge.The historic backdrop of the hall provided a perfect site for the show which was designed to show how creative experiences can help […]

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Carers gather for workshop

Rachel Mayfield — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:09:23 +0000

A Carers Innovation and Improvement Workshop brought together the local caring community to discuss how to better support Lincolnshire’s 70,000 unpaid carers.Attended by representatives from the county council, the NHS and the voluntary sector and carers themselves, the workshop explored how drawing on the real-life experience of carers could help shape services to better meet […]

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Award at Rotary’s annual celebration

Richard Rush — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:23:03 +0000

Three time president Barry Elliott was presented with a special award as the Rotary Club of Spalding celebrated its 89th year. Spalding Golf Club was the venue for the celebration where guests included district governor elect Dawn Denton and assistant governor Ian Steltner. Graham Dawson reported that Spalding Rotary Club had a very successful year […]

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Double a-peal for ringers

Richard Rush — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:44:08 +0000

A century since they were recast, the bells of Spalding Parish Church rang out for five hours, 48 minutes on Saturday. A group from the The Society of Royal Cumberland Youth took on a unique ‘double peal’. One peal involves ringing the bells in as many non-repeating sequences as possible, 5,040 rings for St Mary […]

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Orchestra on song for charities

Richard Rush — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:40:49 +0000

The members of the Ukulele Orchestra of Spalding have strung together £2,700 to donate to local good causes. It’s the most successful year of fundraising ever from the group set up in 2008 to provide great gun and great music. Three £900 cheques were presented to Spalding and Holbeach Macmillan Cancer Support group, The Gateway […]

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Memories of pavilion as revamp unveiled

Richard Rush — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:02:22 +0000

Those who have used Fleet Playing Field are being urged to pop along to see its revamped pavilion. A UK Shared Prosperity Fund grant plus money from Fleet Parish Council has seen it be refurbished. Paul Barnes, the chair of the council and district councillor, said: “now offers disabled toilet facilities, a shower room and […]

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At the double to mark 100th anniversary of bells

Richard Rush — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:27:26 +0000

A sound that’s been ringing through Spalding for exactly a century will be given a very special performance on Saturday. To mark the exact 100th anniversary of the first ringing after the recasting of the bells of The Parish Church of St Mary and St Nicolas, a group is to carry out a unique ‘double […]

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Carving a new attraction to town

Richard Rush — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:45:05 +0000

More carved stone nature artworks are set to be created, potentially to decorate a renovated footpath between Spalding and Springfields. Transported Arts says it has been overwhelmed at the response to stone carving sessions it has hosted in the area, inspired by the stone cow and sheep artworks installed in the town centre last year. […]

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Book into Spalding Library for half term or a costume change

Richard Rush — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:43:30 +0000

Spalding Library has unveiled its calendar of events for half term next week and what could be a helping hand ahead of World Book Day. Once again its hosting a ‘Costume Swap’ for the day which encourages youngsters to dress up as characters from their favourite books which this year is on March 5. You […]

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