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Current Job Vacancies
1. Experienced part-time catering staff, essentially front of house although cooking skills may be useful. Flexible hours to join a small but enthusiastic and committed team
 2. Experienced shopfloor sales persons. Part time hours. Flexible good team member. Enthusiastic. Good with customers etc


Free Information Event Regarding Dementia Awareness Week
Thursday 23rd May 2pm – 5pm
Surfleet Village Hall, Station Road, Surfleet PE11 4BW
Are you over 60? Would you like to find out about local services available to you? Then come along to this free event!
Find out about: Staying Safe and Independent, Fire Safety, Preventing Falls, Crime Prevention, Carers Support and much more!
Tea and Coffee provided and why not come along for a 30 minute or 1 hour healthy walk starting at 2.15pm
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The organisations planning to attend presently:-
St Barnabas Hospice - United Lincolnshire NHS Trust - MacMillan - Lincolnshire Home Improvement Agency - South Holland Cancer Support Group- developmentplus - L.C.C - The Butterfly Hospice Trust - Home Instead Senior Care - British Red Cross - Country Kitchen - Safe Local Trades - Healthwatch - Carers Connect - Gosberton Patient Group - Age uk Falls Prevention - Lincolnshire Police - LCC - Gosberton Patient Group - South Holland Districtr Council - Spalding and District U3A - Welland Seniors' Forum - Lincs CVS - South Lincs Dementia Action Alliance - Dementia Support South Lincs - Lincolnshire Fire & - Rescue - LCVS - Age UK Boston and South Holland - SHDC - Allied Healthcare - Age UK - First Contact - Alzheimers Society - Spalding Parkinsons Group - Vitality - Now unlimited - Parkinsons UK
Dementia Awareness Week runs from Saturday 19th – 25th May


D Day Memorial Service
Thursday 6 June 10.45am
Ayscoughfee Gardens Spalding
An annual service held by a number of Local Service Associations to remember members of all services that took part and those that lost their lives in the D Day Landings in Normandy France, on 6th June 1944.
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Normandy Visit Offer
Tuesday 4 June to Friday 7 June
Return to Normandy this year to remember our fallen soldiers of 1944. The cost is £285 each which is half board and includes tours , the price will be reduced for veterans. The 70th anniversary next year must be booked early.
The trip by Coach leaves from the Anglia Motel at 1pm on 4th June travelling to Dover/Calais then on to Caen, the first day includes a visit to the Falaise Gap then on to Cemetery for Polish Soldiers to lay a wreath , then to the 2 star hotel half board.
 Day 2/3 includes travelling to the American sector to lay another wreath, a visit to all the battle beaches, a visit to Bayeux cemetery then on to Pegasus bridge and all sites.
 Day 4 - return trip to Anglia motel.
 Payment required in advance by 26th May , D Day Veterans are subsidised - please ask at time of booking.
Contact Harold Payne [Anglia Motel] on 01406 422766 for anyone interested in booking
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Spalding Royal Naval Association 2013 Branch Meetings
(all meetings commence at 8pm at The Constitutional Club Broad Street Spalding)
Thursday 6 June ---- Thursday 11 July ---- Thursday 8 August ---- Thursday 12 September ---- Thursday 10 October ---- Thursday 14 November ---- Thursday 12 December
Contact - Terry Day 01775 723 165 ----- 07729 707129


Special Historical Days - Organised with Historical Re-enactment Group, Four and 20 Blackbirds
Sunday 16 June – Georgian Day Two sessions (11am - 1pm and 1.30- 3.30pm) - A virtual adventure out onto the high seas with Georgian Pirate, providing the challenge of a treasure hunt, cannonball relays and a platter of pirate grub.
Sunday 21 July – Victorian Day Two sessions (11am - 1pm and 1.30- 3.30pm) - Looking back at the Victorian age of exploration.
Buy a 'pastport' for £5 which enables you to take part in all of the activities throughout the series. Book your place on 01775 764555, museum@sholland.gov.uk


May Sunday 26 Band Concert Gardens
June Saturday 1 - Sunday 30 Paul Smith Exhibition - Geest Gallery -------- Sunday 2 Ukulele Orchestra (2pm - 4pm) -------- Sunday 23 Kings Lynn Brass Band Concert (2pm  - 4pm) -------- Sunday 30 - Ukulele Orchestra
July Wednesday 3 - Wednesday 31 Palettes of Four Exhibition - Geest Gallery -------- Sunday 28 - Swineshead Silver Band Concert
August Thursday 1 - Saturday 31 Artlinks Exhibition - Geest Gallery -------- Sunday 11 - Band Concert -------- Satuday 17 to Sunday 18 - 1940s Weekend in hall & gardens -------- Sunday 18 - VJ Day -------- Satuday 25 - Band Concert
September Sunday 1 - Sunday 29 Fenland Artists Exhibition - Geest Gallery -------- Sunday 15 - Band Concert
October Wednesday 2 - Thursday 31 Mixed Palettes Exhibition - Geest Gallery -------- Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 - The Fellgood Show stalls will be throughout the hall
November Friday 1 - Saturday 30 RTG Exhibition - Geest Gallery
December Sunday 1 - Sunday 22 Louise Stebbing Exhibition - Geest Gallery -------- Sunday 15 - Hall closes for Christmas
Museum Hall Open Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4.00pm/ Cafe Open Monday - Sunday 10am - 4.00pm/ Gardens Open Monday - Saturday 10am until Dusk. Entry to the Museum and Gardens is FREE.  
01775 764555, museum@sholland.gov.uk


18 Hall Place, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1SQ  01775 662662
Win £1000 for Your Community
Ringrose Law are committed to supporting the local community in Spalding, so if you're involved in a local community project, sports club, youth club, volunteer group or charity and would like the opportunity to receive £1,000 for your grand idea, please visit www.ringroselaw.co.uk to fill in your application.
www.ringroselaw.co.uk/agrandidea
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Events Diary
Tuesdays - Free Wills Clinic from 10am-12noon. Free discussions on any aspect of making a Will and appointing Power of attorney to Ringrose Law. Included is a 20% off all Wills throughout March.
First Thursday of every month - Housing clinic from 10am-12noon. Specifically for people who have Landlord problems, are facing repossession or are unsure about their tenancy agreement. Ringrose Law can provide a 20 minute free consultation where they can have free legal advice from one of their solicitors.
First Thursday of every month - Crime clinic from 10am-12noon. Specifically for people who have been given a caution, committed a crime or have a speeding fine. Ringrose Law can provide a 20 minute free consultation with free legal advice from one of their solicitors.


Boston College Spalding News
Entrepreneurs and growing businesses have the chance to join existing tenants who already enjoy the benefits of the high quality accommodation within the Red Lion Quarter building. Fully-serviced office suites are available , as well as a tenant for the former Sage Restaurant.
The diverse range of subject areas available to study include ESOL, IT, Motor Vehicle, Teacher Training, Hair and Beauty, NEBOSH, English and Maths and courses for the unemployed. More courses are due to start in September.
Conference facilities for business and personal hire, are available to book through the College.
Brand new Hair and Beauty salon, Style Academy Now Open - bookings only. Treatments available - Manicure / Pedicure / Facial / Make-up / Shampoo & Blowdry/set / Cuts / Conditioning Treatments
For more information or to book an appointment call 01775 715880.

Butters Factory Shop, Kellet Gate, Spalding. PE12 6EH.
Telephone 01775 717628.

Opening times: Mon – Fri 9.00 – 5.00
Sat – 9.00 – 12.30
Sun – 10.00 – 1.00

Now selling vegetable seeds – onion sets – seed potatoes & new summer collection of bulbs

Loaded Nightclub & Lounge
���THURSDAY - FREE VODKA THURSDAY: Buy a Red Bull and receive a FREE Double Vodka
���FRIDAY - WKD FRIDAY: Heaps of WKD give-aways and 3 for 2 on WKDs all night long
���SATURDAY - THE VKENDER: Heaps of VK give-aways and VKs only £2 each before midnight
���SUNDAY - FIVE FOR YOU: Pre-purchase your drinks packages and receive free entry & 4 drinks for only £5
���EVERY NIGHT: BOGOF ON SMURF, CHEEKY VIMTO & TROPICAL KERMIT COCKTAILS


Wide Horizons Polish Audio Guide
A History Of South Holland's Landscape And People
POLSKI
ENGLISH


Cycle Safety Helmet Campaign

For details visit the LRSP blog http://www.tulip-radio.co.uk/lrsp.php

Lincolnshire police are appealing for witnesses to a single vehicle incident on Billingborough Drove, near Billingborough.
A silver Vauxhall Astra was found partially submerged in a drainage dyke near the pumping station on Billingborough Drove at around 4pm on Wednesday 15th May 2013.
 Anyone who saw the car on that day or the previous day, in the local area, are asked to contact their nearest police station, call 01522 885588 or 101 quoting incident 288 of 15th May 2013.
Useful Contacts
Spalding Town Centre Community Beat Manager Paul Smith, Tel: 07939 896 204
South Holland District Council, Tel: 01775 761161
South Holland Citizens Bureau, Advice line: 08444 111 444
Johnson Hospital, Spalding MIU open 8am-6pm, 7 days a week. 01775.652000
1A Dental Practice, Spalding - 01775 652041/01775 652042

 SOUTH HOLLAND CENTRE

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
My Brother The Robot Tuesday 28th May 2pm
One day, only child Bobbie announces that she is lonely, so her Dad makes her a special present, a robot brother… This imaginative brand new show combines humour, music and storytelling and is suitable for children aged 4+ and their families. Tickets are £6, or £22 for a family ticket.

Entertaining Angels Thursday 30th May 7.30pm
A touching and human story suitable for adults and older children (age 12+). Set in a small East Midlands parish, Reverend Stephen Parr questions his own faith after the arrival of an enigmatic stranger to his church. Tickets are £11, £10 concession, £7.50 under 26s.

Acorn Antiques – The Musical Performed by SADOS Tuesday 21st – Saturday 25th May, 7.30pm
“Come on boys, we’re gonna paint the town we’re gonna take you to .. Manchesterford” sing the company welcoming you to Acorn Antiques – The Musical! In this Northern Town the High Street revolves around the antique shop run by the voluptuous Miss Babs, Miss Berta, the amnesiac Mr Clifford who are all watched over by the loveable cleaner Mrs Overall. This hilarious musical penned by the nation’s favourite, Victoria Wood, is certainly not one to be missed. Duration 2 hours 30 minutes


CINEMA
Jack and the Giant Slayer in 2D & 3D (12A) Tuesday 28th at 6.30pm & Friday 31st May at 2pm
A fun, fantasy film, directed by Bryan Singer of X-Men fame, which puts a twist on the traditional Jack and the Beanstalk story. Screenings in 3D are on Tuesday 28th at 6.30pm & Friday 31st May at 2pm. Whilst 2D screenings are Wednesday 29th at 2pm and 7.30pm. 
The Great Gatsby (15) Friday 31st May - Thursday 6th June
Baz Luhrmann puts his mark on this highly anticipated of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel. It is the roaring twenties and war veteran Nick Carraway (Tobey Maguire) travels to New York to begin his career. There he is lured into the lavish world of his millionaire neighbour Jay Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio) but soon discovers that all is not as it seems in the world of the super rich. Duration 2 hours 18 minutes. Showing in 2D & 3D

For more information about any cinema listing or live event call the box office on 01775 764777.


May

Lincolnshire Family History Society - Bourne Branch Meeting
Tuesday 21 May 7.30pm
United Reformed Church Hall, Spalding Road, Bourne, PE10 9LE
The speaker is Simon Pawley who will be giving a talk entitled “The Loneliness of the Long Distance Bigamist. Entrance is free to all and refreshments will be made available.
Contact - Shirley Maile 01778 425613
Churches Together Fellowship Evening
Tuesday 21 May 7.30pm
Gosberton Methodist Church
The current study is on the Lord's Prayer.
For more information contact the Rev Ian Walters on 01775 840 694 or the Rev Steve-Weatherly-Barton on 10775 840 693
Charity Fashion Show
Wednesday 22 May 6.30pm
11/12 Bridge Street Spalding PE11 1XA
Charity Fashion Show in aid of Cancer Research UK
Bingo Night, Gedney Dyke
Wednesday 22 May 7.30pm
Gedney Dyke Village Hall, Main Street, Gedney Dyke, PE12 0AJ
Eyes down at 7.30pm. Rollover Jackpot game. Refreshments available.
Moulton Chapel Friendship Club Bingo
Wednesday 22 May 7.30pm
Moulton Chapel Church
Eyes down at 7.30pm
Contact - (01406) 423270
Long Sutton Baptist Lunches
Friday 24 May 11am - 1.30pm
Long Sutton Baptist Church
Meal & fellowship at Long Sutton Baptist Church.
Tel: 01406 362333
Royal British Legion Club Dance
Friday 24 May 7pm
3 Malting Lane, Donington, Spalding PE11 4XA.
The Donington & Quadring Royal British Legion Club will be dancing to Mary Cubley.
Telephone:  07518 811789

South Holland Local History Group Meeting
Friday 24 May 7.30pm
St Johns Church Lounge Spalding
The speaker is Jill Collinge and the subject is City on the Hill. Admission £2. Refreshments available. All welcome
Contact number - 01775 724906
Sutton St James Parish Church Flower Festival
Friday 24 May - Monday 27 May
Sutton St James Parish Church, Sutton St James
Contact- Rev. Judith Dunkling 01406 351503

Monthly Coffee Morning
Saturday 25 May 10am - Noon
St Bartholomew's Church West Pinchbeck
Refreshments, books & bring and buy. A Parish councillor will be in attendance if you have any concerns you wish to discuss.
Contact - 01775 840803

Coffee Morning
Saturday 25 May 10am - Noon
Moulton
Methodist Chapel
As well as refreshments there will be the usual stalls and cakes, books, local produce, puzzles, craft items and cards.
Tel: (01406) 423270

Linked2Gether Community Picnic
Saturday 25 May, 12pm – 4pm
Ayscoughfee Gardens
Face painting, treasure hunt, raffle and more. Aims to promote integration in the local community. Bring a picnic blanket, some snacks and enjoy food and the outdoors in good company.
Call 07955 211359 or email info@linked2gether.org.uk.

Concert by Spalding Ukulele Orchestra
Saturday 25 May 7pm
Christ Church, Dawsmere
Tickets £5 for adults, £2.50 for juniors, to include soft drinks and wine and cheese. All Proceeds to be divided between the Gedney Drove End and Dawsmere branch of the Royal British Legion, and Christ Church Dawsmere funds.
Tickets from Rob Mitchell 01406 550612

Sutton Bridge Exhibition
Saturday 25 May & Saturday 26 May 10am - 4.30pm
Sutton Bridge Curlew Centre
An exhibition of Sutton bridge history and events, photographic and more.

Spalding Ramblers "Burton le Coggles" Walk
Sunday 26 May 10am Start
Meeting Place- Cholmeley Arms Farm Shop
Distance- 8 Mile Walk
Contact Walk Leader Eileen on 01775 768 359

Christian Aid Service
Sunday 26 May 3pm.
St Gilbert & St Hugh's Church, Gosberton Clough and Risegate.
Followed by refreshments
Contact- Revd Ian Walters, 01775 840694

Eve of Corpus Christi- Service and Supper
Wednesday 29 May
The Parish Church of Saint Mary and Saint Nicolas, 1 Halmer Gate, Spalding, PE11 2DR

Bingo Night, Gedney Dyke
Wednesday 29 May 7.30pm
Gedney Dyke Village Hall, Main Street, Gedney Dyke, PE12 0AJ
Eyes down at 7.30pm. Rollover Jackpot game. Refreshments available.
Handful of Harmonies 1st Birthday Event
Friday 31 May
Bromley Memorial Hall Pode Hole
A celebration concert to mark the 1st birthday of vocal group 'Handful of Harmonies'
Contact - Pat Weavers 01778 349319

June

Pinchbeck resident Julie Harris is taking part in Women v Cancer Cycle Kenya on June 15 – 24 2013 to raise funds to help fight breast, cervical and ovarian cancers through the work of three charities. Your support is very much appreciated, and you can sponsor her by contacting her on 01775 766615 or 07979195465

Six Bakkavor female employees from the company’s Holbeach Microbiology Laboratory have teamed up to take part in the two UK ‘Walk the Walk’ Moonwalks to raise money for Breast Cancer. The Moonwalks are held overnight and involve participants taking part in a full marathon wearing decorative bras. Laura and Louise have already taken part in the London Moonwalk on 11 May, completing the distance in a fantastic 7 hours and 32 minutes. The others are taking part in the Edinburgh Moonwalk on 8 June. If you would like to support them with their fundraising please go to www.walkthewalkfundraising.org/laboobees.

Summer Craft Fair
Saturday 1 June Doors open to public 12:30pm
The Curlew Centre, Bridge Road, Sutton Bridge
Stalls cost just £5 and can be booked by calling Helen Barber on 01406 351122 or emailing bookings@thecurlewcentre.co.uk Stallholder set-up time is from 10:30am. Entry is free and refreshments will be on sale. There is ample parking, disabled access and the 505 bus (Spalding - Kings Lynn) stops outside the centre
Contact number: 01406 351122

Barbeque & Beetle Drive
Saturday 1 June 6pm
Weston Hills Village Hall
Tickets are £7 for adults and £4 for children.
Contact V Prescott on 01775 766 907
Fire Fighters' Charity
Saturday 1 June 7.30pm
Donington Community Centre
Back to the 80s & 90s fundraiser. Tickets £5
Tickets available from Michelle or Ady on 01775 822035 or 07793 130 662
Pinchbeck Carnival Bingo Night
Friday 7 June 6.30pm for eyes down at 7pm
The Marquee, Rotten Row Playing Field, Pinchbeck
Only £1 per book. Licensed bar. Proceeds to Pinchbeck Carnival Association
Contact - Jane Amess 01775 769729

Quilt Show
Friday 7 & Saturday 8 June 1pm - 4.30 pm both days
Springfields Event Centre
Workshops, quilting goods suppliers stands. Free Parking. Tickets: Adults £6, Senior Citizens £5, Children (8-16) £2
Contact: Grosvenor Shows on 01406 372600

Pinchbeck Carnival 2013
Saturday 8 June 12pm
Rotten Row Playing Field Pinchbeck
A parade will lead through the village starting at 12pm and arrive at the Pinchbeck Playing Field at 1pm. There will be fancy dress competitions, children's rides, stalls including tombola's, raffle, lucky dips and other games. Tulip Radio will be broadcasting from the field throughout the day.

Has Pinchbeck Got Talent?
Saturday 8 June From 5pm
The Marquee, Rotten Row Playing Field, Pinchbeck
The competition continues straight on after Pinchbeck Carnival. Hosted by Tulip Radio. Entry fees for contestants are; Child £1, Adult £2, Band £5.
Entry forms available from Tulip Radio or Sally Sneath.
Contact number - Sally Sneath 01775 640368

Sunday Service & Lunch
Sunday 9 June 10.30am -& 12.30pm
The Marquee, Rotten Row Playing Field, Pinchbeck
At 10.30am there will be a combined church service. There will also be a lunch and fun quiz at 12.30pm. Tickets for the lunch are £7 and must be bought in advance. Proceeds to Pinchbeck Carnival Association.
Contact Name and Phone Number - Chris Schofield 680444

Summer Praise
Sunday 9 June 3pm
Springfields Gardens
An informal service in the marquee conducted by Rev Margaret Mwailu and the music group of Broad Street Methodist Church Spalding. All ages welcome.
Contact: jane.baldwin2@sky.com

Lighthouse Church Prayer & Fasting
Tuesday 11 June, 7.30pm
The Lighthouse Pentecostal Church, 10 Haverfield Rd, Spalding PE11 2XP

Spalding Ramblers "Frampton" Walk
Sunday 12 June 7pm start
Meeting Place- Frampton Marsh CP
Distance- 5 Mile Walk
Contact Walk Leader Eileen on 01775 768 359

Spalding and District Civic Society Ceremony to honour Spalding born Frank Pick
Saturday 15 June 12pm
Meet in the pedestrianised section of Bridge Street outside the Halifax Building Society.
Spalding and District Civic Society will be unveiling a blue plaque to honour Spalding born Frank Pick, who is described as a pioneer of outstanding design for London Transport. Pick commissioned some of the foremost artists of the day to design the coloured posters for the London Underground and, even more importantly, he commissioned calligrapher Edward Johnson to design the instantly recognisable London transport roundel sign. The ceremony will be carried out by Sir Peter Hendy, Commissioner for Transport for London.
League of Friends Hospital Summer Fayre
Saturday 15 June 2pm
Johnson Community Hospital Spalding
Various stalls, games, raffle, children's fancy dress competition etc.
Contact - Bonny White 01775 767 267
Holbeach Town & Country Fayre
Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 June 10am - 5pm
Kings Field, Fen Road, Holbeach
Celebrating it's 19th year of success. This year the Fayre will be hosting the world's very first 'Cabbage Hurling Competition'. Also on offer will be hundreds of exhibits of vintage and classic vehicles as well as children's games and fun fair rides, dog agility displays, RAF fly pass plus lots of trade stands and food stalls! Adult Admission £5.00 / OAP's £3.00 / Under 16's Free.
Phone: 07971 498638 www.facebook.com/HolbeachTCF

"The Old Vicarage" Open Garden
Sunday 16 June 1pm - 5pm
Low Road Holbeach Hurn
Admission £3, children free. Refreshments available. 2 acres of gardens with mature trees, old grass tennis court and croquet lawns surrounded by shrubs, roses and herbaceous plants.
Contact Mrs Liz Dixon-Spain on 01406 424 148

"Witham Hall School" Open Garden
Sunday 16 June 2pm - 5pm
Witham-on-the-hill Bourne
Admission £3.50, children free. One of the first gardens that opened in 1927. Now home of Witham Hall School. Formal garden with ornamental pond and paved rosewalk.
Contact info - Mr & Mrs C Banks www.withamhall.com

Holbeach Midsummer Fayre
Sunday 23 June 2013 11am - 4pm
Carters Park, Park Road, Holbeach
Fayre in aid of Blind Veterans UK & projects supported by the Rotary Club of Holbeach. Free entry. Childrens Fayre rides, food court, craft & charity pitches, dog show etc.
Please contact Pat Honour on 01406 373246 or visit www.rotary-holbeach.org.uk or www.facebook.com/rotaryclubofholbeach for more details or if you would like a pitch.

"The Hawthorns" Open Garden
Sunday 23 June 11am - 4pm
Bicker Road Donington
Admission £3.50, children free. Refreshments available. Traditional garden with extensive herbaceous borders, pond, large old English Rose Garden, vegetable and fruit areas with feature greenhouse.
Contact - Colin & Janet Johnson on 01775 822 808

Churches Together meeting
Thursday 27 June 7.30pm
Gosberton Risegate Methodist Church.

Spalding Royal British Legion Awards Night
Friday 28 June 6.30 for a 7pm Start
Spalding Services Social Club
With a buffet and dance. Music from The Hayley Brothers. Everyone welcome. Tickets £7 each.
Tickets available from D.Hewitt on 01775 766 113 or from the club
Spalding Ramblers "Polebrook Nths." Walk
Sunday 30 June 10am start
Meeting Place- Kings Arms Pub
Distance- 8 Mile Walk
Contact Walk Leader Wendy on 01775 725 531

Frankie's Ordination Lunch
Sunday 30 June
The Parish Church of Saint Mary and Saint Nicolas, 1 Halmer Gate, Spalding, PE11 2DR

July

Sacred Concert with the South Holland Methodist Circuit Plan of Services
Saturday 6 July 7pm
Clough Methodist Church
Taking the form of Songs of Praise, followed by a strawberry supper.
Telephone - 07511868836
Spalding Ramblers "Gayton Thorpe Nfk." Walk
Sunday 7 July 10am start
Meeting Place- Nr. Church
Distance- 8 Mile Walk
Contact Walk Leader Martyn on 01406 350 335

"The Hawthorns" Open Garden
Sunday 7 July 11am - 4pm
Bicker Road Donington
Admission £3.50, children free. Refreshments available. Traditional garden with extensive herbaceous borders, pond, large old English Rose Garden, vegetable and fruit areas with feature greenhouse.
Contact - Colin & Janet Johnson on 01775 822 808

Holbeach Seniors' Link meeting
Wednesday 10 July, 2pm
WI Hall, Park Road, Holbeach
Contact- David Roberts 01406 371500 Dehroberts@aol.com

St Matthew's Church 'Now and Then' Festival
Thursday 11 July - Monday 15 July
St Matthew's Church, Bridge Road, Sutton Bridge, PE12 9SD

Sutton St James Baptist Festival
Friday 12 July - Sunday 14 July
Sutton St James Baptist Church, Sutton St James, Lincolnshire.

Johson Community Hospital Annual Charity Ball
Satuday 13 July 7pm for 7.30 start
Springfields Event Centre Spalding
The 5th Annual Ball raising funds for the Johnson Community Hospital League of Friends as well as the charitable funds for the Hospital. Live Music from Mind the Gap & a 3 course meal. Tickets £35 each. Raffle prizes are wanted for donation to the Hospital. Sponsoring of a table for 10 is available.
Contact - http://www.johnsoncommunityhospitalball.com/ or 01775 652011

"The Brambles" Open Garden
Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 July 12pm - 5pm
27 Sherwood Drive Spalding
Admission £3, children free. Refreshments available. Set in a 1/3 acre of mature English garden with 3 sculptured lawns, roses, perennials, clematis and roses.
Contact Kate & Len Lucas on 01775 722 719

Garden Crawl & Horticultural Show
Saturday 13 July & Sunday 14 July 10am – 2pm
Moulton Community Village Hall
Garden produce show and garden crawl

Lighthouse Church Prayer & Fasting
Wednesday 17 July, 7.30pm
The Lighthouse Pentecostal Church, 10 Haverfield Rd, Spalding PE11 2XP

Toy Fair
Sunday 21 July 10am - 4pm
Springfields Event Centre
Free Parking. Tickets: Adults £2.50, Concessions £2, Children £1.50
Contact: David Webb 01522 698288

Family Fun Day
Sunday 21 July 2013 10am – 5pm
Horncastle College
Free Admission. Zorb Balls -RAF Flypast by the Lancaster - Craft stalls & Food Court - Bouncy Castle -Children’s Roundabout - Face painting - Carvery Lunch - Local businesses, community groups, clubs and charities, plus much more!
Contact - 01507 522449 Horncastle.college@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Sea Sunday Service
Sunday 21 July 6pm
Surfleet Reservoir

St Mary Magdalene Church Festival (Gedney)
Thursday 25 July - Sunday 28 July
Church End, Gedney, Lincolnshire PE12 0BJ

Spalding Ramblers "Tealby" Walk
Sunday 28 July 10am start
Meeting Place- Nr. Church
Distance- 8 Mile Walk
Contact Walk Leaders John & Bonny on 01775 767 267

August

Nick Franklin's Fundraising Events for British Heart Foundation
Saturday 3rd August and Sunday 4th August : The three peaks challenge.
Monday 5th August = 140 mile bike ride from Spalding to Southwold.
Tuesday 6th August = 95 mile bike ride from Southwold to Hunstanton. The cycling part of this challenge will be along the Norfolk Coast line.
Wednesday 7th August = 35 mile run from Dersingham to Holbeach. The running part of this challenge will take Nick via Sandringham gates and through Kings Lynn.
All money raised will go to the British Heart Foundation and will not supplement any of this challenge.
All donations to Nick Franklin - (nickfranklin@hotmail.co.uk)

Spalding Ramblers "Denton" Walk
Sunday 11 August 10am start
Meeting Place- Drift Harlaxton, R at Xrd off A607
Distance- 8 Mile Walk
Contact Walk Leaders Beryl & George on 01775 723 227

Music in the Market Place
Friday 16 August 12pm to 6pm
Spalding Market Place
Organised by the Youth Takeover. A wide range of local performances. Free to the public

Pimms and puddings at the Parsonage
Saturday 17 August
The Parish Church of Saint Mary and Saint Nicolas, 1 Halmer Gate, Spalding, PE11 2DR

St Nicholas Church Festival (Lutton)
Friday 23 August - Monday 26 August
St Nicholas Church, Low Gate, Lutton, Lincolnshire, PE12 9PP
Contact- 01406 362033

Crowland Abbey, Crowland (Flower Festival)
Friday 23 August - Monday 26 August
Croyland Abbey, East St, Crowland, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE6 0EN
Contact- 01733 211763

Spalding Ramblers "Folksworth nr. Stilton, Cambs" Walk
Sunday 25 August 10am start
Meeting Place- Opposite Fox Pub
Distance- 8 Mile Walk
Contact Walk Leader Wendy on 01775 725 531

Kustom Kulture Blastoff
Saturday 31 August & Sunday 1 September
Springfields Event Centre Spalding
Explore the world of Kustom art and lifestyle. Featuring the Jets, The Twangmasters, Jacen Bruce and more. Day tickets £10 per person; Weekend Camping £25 per person. Tickets available online www.kustomkultureblastoff.com
Organiser: P&KG Events Tel: 0116 281 0009

September

Local resident Barry Kent will be jumping out of a plane at over 15,000 feet (2 miles high) with an accelerated free-fall of over 120mph in aid of Kidney Research UK. In June 2012 Barry was diagnosed with final stage kidney disease. On 28th February 2013 Barrys father and himself were admitted into Oxford Transplant Centre for life-saving surgery. The surgery was a success and they are now both on the road to hopefully making a full recovery.You can sponsor Barry by visitng http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/BarryKent
Contact - Barry Kent 07572 603646 / (01276) 476916

Spalding Ramblers "Woodhall Spa" Walk
Sunday 8 September 10am start
Meeting Place- Free CP, Broadway opp. hotel
Distance- 8 Mile Walk
Contact Walk Leaders Rob & June on 01406 373 384

Toy Fair
Sunday 8 September 10am - 4pm
Springfields Event Centre
Free Parking. Tickets: Adults £2.50, Concessions £2, Children £1.50
Contact: David Webb 01522 698288

"Hacconby" Open Garden
Sunday 15 September 11am - 5pm
21 Chapel Street Bourne
Admission £2.50, children free. Refreshments available. A cottage garden behind a 300 year old cottage. Snowdrops, primroses, hellebores and many different springflower bulbs.
Contact Cliff & Joan Curtis on 01778 570 314

Bishop Tim Preaching at St Mary & St Nicolas Church
Sunday 15 September 11am
The Parish Church of Saint Mary and Saint Nicolas, 1 Halmer Gate, Spalding, PE11 2DR

Spalding Ramblers "Fineshade Wood" Walk
Sunday 22 September 10am start
Meeting Place- Great Wakerly Woods CP
Distance- 10 Mile Walk
Contact Walk Leader Eileen on 01775 768 359

Holbeach Seniors' Link meeting, Moulton
Wednesday 25 September, 2pm
Moulton Community Centre, Broad Street
Contact- David Roberts 01406 371500 Dehroberts@aol.com

October

Spalding Ramblers "North Norfolk Coastal Path" Walk
Sunday 13 October 9:30am start
Meeting Place- Hamilton Road P.O. Old Hunstanton
Distance- 8 Mile Walk
Contact Walk Leaders Mike & Judy on 01775 680 404

Spalding Ramblers A.G.M
Tuesday 15 October 7.30pm
St Nicholas Hall, Vista.

Spalding Ramblers "Little Dailby, Leicestershire" Walk
Sunday 27 October 10:30am start
Meeting Place- Village Centre, off A606
Distance- 8 Mile Walk
Contact Walk Leader Martyn on 01406 350 335

One World Week
Sunday 27 October 10am
St Peter & St Paul's Church, Gosberton.

November

Spalding Ramblers "Empingham" Walk
Sunday 10 November 10am start
Meeting Place- Nr. Church
Distance- 8 Mile Walk
Contact Walk Leaders John & Bonny on 01775 767 267

Spalding Ramblers "Northborough, Cambridgeshire" Walk
Sunday 24 November 10am start
Meeting Place- Cul-de-Sac North of Crossroads.
Distance- 8 Mile Walk
Contact Walk Leader Susie on 01775 630 667

Donington Christmas Fayre
Sunday 24 November
Annual Christmas Fayre. More details to follow
Contact Dorothy Short 01775 820 429 mob 07803 705 422

Holbeach Seniors' Link meeting, Long Sutton
Wednesday 27 November 2pm
Royal British Legion Hall, Long Sutton
Contact- David Roberts 01406 371500 Dehroberts@aol.com