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Surprise award for hero Petronella

Richard Rush — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:30:13 +0000

A volunteer who has been serving the community for over half a century was presented with a surprise award last week. Petronella Keeling was presented with the Community Hero award from the Pride of South Holland Awards. She was unable to attend the ceremony itself in January, so organiser Jan Whitbourn and Millie Gent, from […]

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The Pride of our place

Richard Rush — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:21:37 +0000

A nine-year-old ‘mini boss’, heroes of the seas, a nationally celebrated standard bearer and the team from Spalding tip – all were recognised for their services to South Holland last week. The Pride of South Holland Awards returned with incredible and inspiring stories from people and groups who make a real difference to the district. […]

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Jan gets her own award

Richard Rush — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:07:19 +0000

The organiser of the Pride of South Holland Awards has been presented with her own accolade. Jan Whitbourn is used to organising the handing out of the awards herself. But recently she was surprised by fellow district councillors and a member of the public with her own Pride Award. Resident Amanda Halifax came up with […]

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Bakk supporting area’s Pride

Richard Rush — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:54:26 +0000

The Bakkavor Local Charity Champion is always a highlight of the annual Pride of South Holland Awards. The company is once again supporting the annual event that shines a light on those who make a difference in the district. It wants to hear from you about those who play an outstanding role locally for charities. […]

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Awards recognise our community

Richard Rush — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:57:22 +0000

It’s time to get your nominations in for the people who make a brilliant difference to South Holland. The Pride of South Holland Awards is back and looking to recognise people who go above and beyond in the district. Organiser Jan Whitbourn said: “We need to honour and recognise the countless, tireless but rewarding hours […]

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Pride of district steps up to stage

Richard Rush — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 07:44:58 +0000

After a slight delay, the Pride of South Holland Awards return tonight (Thursday, October 24). A host of amazing people who do brilliant things for the community are in line for the awards that showcase some of the best the district has to offer.Organiser Jan Whitbourn said: “We are finally there, trophies for the winners […]

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Pride of district set to be named

Rachel Mayfield — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:37:04 +0000

Some of the incredible people who make South Holland the place it is will be recognised in the Pride of South Holland awards this weekend. The short-listed finalists have been notified ahead of the event at the South Holland Centre this Sunday (June 23).Those short-listed are:* Angela Ablett and John Pailing for the Caring Neighbour […]

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Last call for your Pride nominations

Richard Rush — Wed, 01 May 2024 11:30:42 +0000

Next week the judges will be gathering at The Woodlands Hotel to finalise who will be picking up the prestigious awards at the South Holland Centre on Sunday, June 23. * Caring Neighbour – For someone who goes above and beyond when needed, this could be helping someone who is elderly or vulnerable or could […]

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Another trophy to be lifted

Richard Rush — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:19:33 +0000

Sporting heroes, volunteers and teams are being sought as part of efforts to recognise outstanding achievement and contribution to the community in Spalding and South Holland. It’s part of the annual 2024 Pride of South Holland Awards held at the South Holland Centre on Sunday, June 23.South Holland district councillor Paul Redgate sponsors the award.He […]

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Let’s recognise area’s volunteers

Richard Rush — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:22:28 +0000

The Pride of South Holland Awards looks to celebrate our area’s amazing volunteers such as the Wombles of Spalding Common’s Deanne Gough and Andy Tilly. They picked up the Volunteer of the Year Award in 2023.Now the town’s Woodhead Brothers are looking for volunteers for this year’s category.The company, which is part of Morrison’s, has […]

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