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Roll up for Spalding Fair

Richard Rush — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:37:45 +0000

Over 110 young people and their carers have enjoyed the first use of Spalding Fair. Tuby’s Fun Fair’s plethora of rides is back in the town on the Victoria Street Car Park from 6pm tonight (Thursday, October 22) until 9pm on Monday. As is tradition, first use is given to those youngsters with specialist needs […]

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New officers to patrol town

Richard Rush — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:43:04 +0000

Two new Community Safety Officers have been appointed to tackle anti-social behaviour in Spalding. Funded through the Spalding Neighbourhood Board, the new officers will work with residents, businesses, police and partner organisations.“The introduction of these officers is an important step in helping us create a safer and more welcoming environment across Spalding,” said Coun Anthony […]

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Cyclists urged to light up at night

Richard Rush — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:27:17 +0000

As the clocks go back this weekend, a councillor has returned with his campaign to urge cyclists, ‘Don’t be Dim’. Coun Mark Le Sage launched Don’t Be Dim – Be a Bright Cyclist last year after he carried out a two hour survey in Spalding where nearly 30 cyclists passed him without noticeable lights.The initiative […]

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Plea after latest Spalding Flower Parade cancellation

Richard Rush — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:13:47 +0000

The Spalding Flower Parade for 2027 is the latest to have been cancelled with organisers urging volunteers to come forward to ensure it has a future. In January this year’s event was cancelled to focus on next year’s with organisers saying it didn’t have the £90,000 needed to put on the event.The money was intended […]

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Kit’s mini bits wow thousands

Richard Rush — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:04:24 +0000

A Spalding woman who specialises in creating mini artefacts has once again been a star at a national showcase. Kit Meggitt has honed her craft since becoming entranced with a doll’s house aged six.She’s been a regular at he Miniatura Show which showcases such skills to over 2,000 enthusiasts of all ages.This year’s was held […]

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End of the line for senior forum

Richard Rush — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:38:55 +0000

A forum for older people is closing for good after dwindling numbers have meant it is no longer viable. Welland Seniors Forum has been having issues with attracting new committee members and has been losing members more regularly than gaining new ones. “People generally are retiring later and so are not available for forum meetings. […]

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Ex-firefighter takes double gold

Richard Rush — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:09:12 +0000

A former Spalding firefighter came home with a clutch of medals after competing in a European games for the first time in ten years. Terry Day spent 26 years as a fire officers at Spalding and retired in 2006 when he took up athletics.He was also a pilot on Spalding Water Taxi and remains a […]

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100 years of roots in the village

Richard Rush — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:04:34 +0000

The centenary of a local group has been marked by the planting of a tree recently. The ladies from Pinchbeck St Mary’s Mothers’ Union planted a cherry tree at Pinchbeck War Memorial on October 9.It commemorates the centenary of Pinchbeck Mothers Union (1921 to 2021) and the 150th anniversary of the worldwide movement, (1876 to […]

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Fun history meets aimed at kids

Richard Rush — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:42:22 +0000

A series of workshops aimed at bringing history to life for young people are being put in Spalding over the next few weeks. The fun hands-on sessions are being hosted by the Spalding Gentlemen’s Society and will focus on local folklore and the Stuarts.Two of the events will be in the forthcoming half term break […]

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Larder set to be in black from ball

Richard Rush — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:38:19 +0000

Don your tuxedos and frocks for a night at the casino, all in aid of a local charity. The Holbeach Community First’s annual ball is back on Saturday, November 14, raising money for the Holbeach Food Larder Christmas Appeal.This year’s theme is Night at the Casino with Holbeach Community Centre the venue.The Crazy Apes will […]

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