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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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Egg-cellent Easter boost by charity

Richard Rush — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:52:15 +0000

A charity bid to donate Easter eggs saw a host of donations to children’s services. Mark Le Sage, the founder of The Righside Trust and Ella’s Project, carried out the initiative. “We were kindly supported by the team at Nat West and the staff, pupils and parents of Spalding Academy,” he said. “Sedge Estate agents […]

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Running the Para’s course

Rachel Mayfield — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:18:16 +0000

A former Spalding market stall-holder has completed a personal challenge by running ten miles in under two hours carrying 35lb on his back.Ian Johnson (63) headed for the Parachute Regiment’s training ground near Colchester in Essex at the weekend (March 21).He completed the tough course last year raising money in memory of his great-nephew Billy […]

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Lions have an Eggstravaganza

Rachel Mayfield — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:17:28 +0000

Members of Spalding Lions did a roaring trade ahead of Easter with fundraising events.Over the weekend from Friday, March 13, Lion John Steel was at Hargraves in Pinchbeck, with the group’s Easter egg board, which was completed and won by Sue Gosling who works at Hargraves.The Lions were also at Morrisons in Pinchbeck.They, and Andrea […]

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Stroke staff are having a ball

Rachel Mayfield — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:03:41 +0000

A ward that treats those that have strokes in Lincolnshire is inviting residents to join it for a fundraising ball.The Stroke Unit at Lincoln County Hospital is putting on The Evening of Hope Ball at the Double Tree by Hilton in Lincoln on Saturday, June 6.Co-organiser Dr Junaid Khan said: “We are incredibly proud to […]

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RAF veteran pulls on his boots for Heroes charity

Richard Rush — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:55:51 +0000

A Spalding RAF veteran has his sights on the Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for a military charity. Colin Oakes (57) completed the challenge last year, raising funds for Help for Heroes. This year he is starting at Scafell Pike, in the Lake District, at the end of April. He will complete the other […]

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Co-Op hoping for larder money

Richard Rush — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:46:08 +0000

Food banks in the county, including five in South Holland, are set to receive a boost thanks to the Lincolnshire Co-Op. Until September 5, a donation will be made each time a member shops with their dividend card, customers can donate change, and colleagues and partners will be running food bank drives and other fundraising […]

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RHS is outlet’s charity for 2026

Richard Rush — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:30:37 +0000

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has been named as Springifelds Shopping Outlet’s charity of the year. Each year the management of the 55-unit centre choose a good cause to support. Its celebrated gardens are maintained by the charity Springfields Horticultural Society which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. Last year saw the RHS appoint […]

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Local Lions join nationwide funding appeal

Richard Rush — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:49:21 +0000

Spalding Lions members joined fellow clubs across the country by collecting for Marie Curie’s Daffodil Appeal last week. The group were at Morrison’s in Pinchbeck collecting from generous members of the public. A spokesman said: “It’s been fun, it was cold but nice to catch up with friends and supporters old and new for such […]

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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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