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Pupils aim for higher education

Richard Rush — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:02:18 +0000

University life came to a South Holland primary school for two days so pupils could experience life as undergraduates. The William Stukeley CofE School, Holbeach, organised a range of seminars over two days. “We believe that the seminars not only open our children’s eyes to the many and varied career paths available to them, but […]

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Characters shown across the district for World Book Day

Richard Rush — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:39:56 +0000

Once again South Holland residents have thrown themselves into World Book Day. Each year literary lovers dress up as their favourite characters to promote reading and literature. This year’s took place last Thursday and there were some fantastic costumes on show! Here’s a selection of some of those submitted. Connor Ward (9) as dinasaur from […]

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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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‘Don’t Be Dim’ push expands

Richard Rush — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:55:21 +0000

A councillor’s campaign to get more cyclists with lights on their bike in South Holland has gone further afield. District councillor Mark Le Sage, the founder of The Rightside Trust and Ella’s Project charities, has launched the Don’t Be Dim campaign. He has negotiated with Halfords’ Spalding store for a 15 per cent discount on […]

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GALLERY – Monks House A win all of their matches in schools tournament

Richard Rush — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:44:20 +0000

Spalding Hockey Club hosted the third of five primary school hockey tournaments at Glen Park, Surfleet on Friday. The late withdrawal of Boston-based Tower Road meant that the four leagues were reduced to four teams each, but there was plenty of excitement and encouragement from the crowd for the youngsters. In league A, current champions […]

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Last call to run 60th anniversary image ideas up flagpole

Richard Rush — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:28:40 +0000

Time is running out for young artists to create a legacy at Springfields Festival Gardens. Local students have just two weeks remaining to enter the free flag design competition celebrating the charity who own and maintain the gardens, Springfields Horticultural Society, 60th anniversary. The competition closes at 5pm on Friday, February 13, 2026. The winning […]

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Pupils help charity’s appeal

Richard Rush — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:55:34 +0000

Pupils at Ayscoughfee Hall School have had a go at being Santa themselves after donating toys to a charity They have all been collected by the Holbeach based charity Boxes of Hope to hand out to those who otherwise might not receive a gift this Christmas. Deputy head Jackie Jeffries said: “I would like to […]

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New library for school

Rachel Mayfield — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:39:58 +0000

Author Ellie Sandalls officially opened a new-look school library and celebrated with pupils.The library at Deeping St Nicholas Primary School took the opportunity to chat with the author and enhance their love of reading.The pupils and staff also dressed as their favourite book character to bring an element of fun to the day.The children are […]

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Young chefs set high standards

Rachel Mayfield — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:26:47 +0000

Young cooks from around South Holland put their best aprons on for a competition. Spalding Rotary Club organised the Young Chef competition which was held at the town’s grammar school.It was hosted by Tim Mardle, head of Design Technology, and featured chefs from the Grammar School, High School and Bourne Academy.Returning as head judge was […]

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Ayscoughfee pupils travelling in style

Rachel Mayfield — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:38:54 +0000

The children of Ayscoughfee Hall School in Spalding were excited to embark on their first journey in the new school minibus last week.Headteacher Theresa Wright said: “The children couldn’t wait for their first opportunity to travel in our new bus.“We are extremely grateful to our sponsors and to our wonderful PTFA who have made this […]

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