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Firm argues for summer bird feeding

Richard Rush — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:47:45 +0000

Wildlife experts at Vine House Farm say they disagree with a charity’s plea for garden owners to stop feeding birds during the summer months. The RSPB has this week urged people not to feed birds so much between May 1 and October 31. “Research has shown a worrying decline in some of our much-loved garden […]

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Accolade for society ahead of Annual Daffodil Show

Richard Rush — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:15:49 +0000

Ahead of its Annual Daffodil Show this Saturday (April 11) Springfields Horticultural Society has been recognised for its collection and preservation of a type of daffodil. It has been awarded National Plant Collection status by the charity Plant Heritage for its collection of ‘Narcissus’. It includes a host of commercial developed varieties of the type […]

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Oldest person in county dies at 109

Richard Rush — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:20:21 +0000

Lincolnshire’s oldest person has died at the age of 109 having spent her whole life in Moulton Chapel. Brenda Carrott was delivered by her midwife grandma Elizabeth in the house bought by her father Thomas before he died in World War One. She remained in the house her whole life. The world was a very […]

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Bid to save town Manor House

Richard Rush — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:14:32 +0000

Crowland’s historic Manor House, which dates back to around 1690 could be set for a new lease of life. Planning documents relating to the East Street building’s upkeep have been submitted to South Holland District Council. They state Mr and Mrs Iain and Barendina Smedley are looking to save the Grade II listed building, considered […]

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Water taxi sets sail again

Richard Rush — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:12:02 +0000

The summer season is officially here with the return of Spalding’s Water Taxi. It had its 2026 launch on Easter Saturday and is set to run until September. The Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire Annabel Ward said a few words and official opened the service. She was joined by a host of local politicians. A […]

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Area is lucky to have such support

Richard Rush — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:08:38 +0000

To mark Parkinson’s Awareness month, a Whaplode couple have spoken of how a local group has helped them battle with the disease. Paul Britton (68) first noticed something was wrong 30 years ago, but he wasn’t formally diagnosed with the condition until 2017. He worked as a shepherd for George Thompson Farms for 43 years, […]

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Niamh is the golden girl!

Richard Rush — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:04:28 +0000

It’s been a golden time for Holbeach Brownie Niamh Dorbon who is at the top of her game. Niamh is a member of 1st Holbeach Brownies and achieved her award by completing all six themed awards and three extra challenges, including remaking her Brownie Promise. “We are so proud of her and wish Niamh all […]

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Blooming good news for town

Richard Rush — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:00:33 +0000

Spalding will be blooming again despite no flower parade this year thanks to local support and a substantial donation. Planning meetings have taken place with local council members, South Holland and The Deepings MP Sir John Hayes, business stakeholders and directors of Spalding BID (Business Improvement District.) Lincoln Business Improvement Group has donated flower containers […]

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Egg-cellent donation by Friends

Richard Rush — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:50:32 +0000

There were egg-stra smiles at Johnson Hospital on Easter Sunday as a group provided chocolate treats to some of the patients. The Friends of Johnson Community Hospital in Spalding visited its Welland Ward to hand out eggs following a kind request from Cherry Immink, support services team leader. The group’s secretary Christine Grocock said: “Being […]

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Charity ensures groups continue

Richard Rush — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:37:00 +0000

Two well-loved bereavement support groups in Spalding and Holbeach are set to continue under a new name, ensuring vital support remains available for residents. For the past two years, Tonic Health has hosted the Sue Ryder Grief Kind Space, providing a safe and welcoming environment for people experiencing grief. The group has supported many individuals […]

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