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Adviceline: 08444 111 444.
10am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.
Migrant Worker helpline in Latvian and Polish: 0844 847 6128.
Available 9:30am – 1pm, advice in Polish on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and in Latvian on Fridays.
MacmillanCancer Information and Support Service at Johnson Hospital Spalding on the 1st Tuesday of each month from 10am till 1pm. Any questions about cancer then please just drop in. Telephone 01205 446392 or 0808 808 0000 or contact the website www.macmillan.org.uk.
Annual suitcase appeal for children in hospital. This year the appeal is for the Amazon and Rainforest Wards at Peterborough Hospital. New gifts, unwrapped can be handed into either branches of the Co-operative Travel - Anglia Society at Bourne, Market Deeping or Beals Department Store, here in Spalding.
Libraries: the road to theory test success! Learner drivers can now get a helping hand towards passing their theory test, thanks to their local library. Lincolnshire libraries are now offering Theory Test Pro free to members. The service provides a highly-realistic online simulation of the UK's driving theory test, for all vehicles. The service can even be accessed from the comfort of your own home, 24-hours a day, by visiting www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/librariesonline. Users do not even need their library card to access the service from library or other county council-run computers, but will be prompted to enter their library card number if accessing the service from home. To join the library, please visit http://virtuallibrary.lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Wingland Aero Club is asking if anyone has any information and/or photos of the RAF Airfield at Sutton Bridge that they can display on their club house noticeboard. It was originally thought that this airfield was called ‘Wingland’ which is why they named their aero club as they did. Please call Pete Higgins on 01406 362488.
Justice for All is the campaign to ensure everyone is treated fairly under the law, no matter who they are, how much money they have or where they live. The campaign is a coalition of legal and advice agencies, politicians, trade unions, community groups and members of the public. Citizens Advice is coordinating the campaign with other members of the steering group. To find out more, or to join the campaign, visit http://www.justice-for-all.org.uk/
The Leprosy Mission England and Wales is a Christian development organisation that is autonomous and works as part of The Leprosy Mission's worldwide family. Their vision is a world without leprosy, and their priority for the future is to stay focused until the work is finished, helping people in England and Wales to understand the disease and encouraging them to support the Mission. You can visit their website here.
December
2012 photography competition: aspiring photographers in Lincolnshire are encouraged to take part in an Olympic inspired sports competition. Under 16s and Over 16s competitions. Seven categories, reflecting the seven Olympic values of Respect, Excellence, Friendship, Courage, Determination, Inspiration, and Equality. Closing date: 31 December 2011. Winners announced in February 2012. For more information please visit www.lincolnshiresports.com or call Trevor Jones on 01522 585 580. To download an application form, email trevor.jones@lincolnshire.co.uk.
South Holland Health and Wellbeing Group Networking and Awareness Raising Event, Friday 9 December, 9.30am - 12.30pm (9am – 1pm for setting up and setting down), Broad Street Methodist Church, Spalding. An opportunity for you to showcase your organisation and how it supports Health and Wellbeing. Call Lorraine on 01205 315905 for more details.
Kirton Brass Band Concert, Friday 9 December, 7pm for 7.30pm, Gosberton Church. Organised by the Gosberton Branch of the Royal British Legion in conjunction with the church. Tickets £5 from Gene Waterfall, Ray Lindley, Phil Ruskin (barbers) The Vicarage or on the door. Refreshments available during the interval.
CLIC Sargent Big Bucket Collection, Saturday 10 December, Peterborough Tesco Extra. The children’s charity is holding its Big Bucket Collection at hundreds of venues across the UKK, aiming to raise over £100,000 for children with cancer this Christmas. They are looking for volunteers to give just a few hours to help collect at the Tesco Extra in Peterborough on 10 Saturday December and would love to hear from anyone who is keen to join in and help out. If you can give just a few hours of your time, please get in touch and help to make a real difference to thousands of children with cancer and their families. Simply call 0845 121 2495, email bigbucketcollection@clicsargent.org.uk or visit www.clicsargent.org.uk/bigbucketcollection for more information.
Christmas Tree Festival, Saturday 10 December, 10am till 3pm, Sunday 11 December, 2pm till 4pm, Broad Street Methodist Church. Decorated Christmas trees in the church depicting favourite carols. Donations to local branch of Macmillan Cancer Care. Christmas Fayre in the Hall with refreshments and snack lunches. Stalls, Christmas crafts, cakes, plants, gifts, Traidcraft, preserves, games, raffle, hampers and much more. There will be a Christingle service at 6pm. Call Barbara Howard on 01775 769438 for more information.
Carol Service, Sunday 11 December, 6pm, St Gilbert & St Hugh, Gosberton Clough.
Spalding Operatic & Dramatic Society ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Sing-Through, Sunday 11 December, 6pm – 10pm, The Priory School, Neville Avenue, Spalding. In preparation for the society’s 2012 musical, to be staged 22-26 May 2012. This is an opportunity for people to learn more about this multi-award-winning musical, without the pressure of having to audition. You can sing along to the songs and discover the story behind the musical, and decide whether you would like to attend auditions in January. They are looking for a large cast, so whether you fancy being in the wings, in the chorus or in the limelight, everybody is more than welcome.
Christmas Celebration, Sunday 11 December, 6:30pm, Lighthouse Church, Haverfield Road, Spalding. With Paul Poulton and Band.
Charity Christmas Concert, Wednesday 14 December, 7:30pm, St John The Baptist Church Hawthorn Bank, Spalding. Clubley Funeral Services are holding a charity Christmas Concert in aid of Help For Heroes. Holbeach Town Band will be playing a selection of music and tickets are priced at £5. Tickets can be purchased from Clubley Funeral Services, St Johns Road, Spalding (telephone 01775 723199) or can be purchased on the door.
Christmas Carol Service and Party, Saturday 17 December, 2pm, Johnson Hospital. Organised by the League of Friends and the nursing staff. For further details please call Mrs Bonnie White on 01775 767267.
Carols by Candlelight, Sunday 18 December, 5:30pm for 6pm, St Margaret’s Church, Quadring.
Carols by Candlelight, Sunday 18 December, 6:30pm, Lighthouse Church, Haverfield Road, Spalding. Traditional carols.
NHS GIVE BLOOD-SAVE A LIFE
Have you remembered all the important things for Christmas. Sessions will be held at the South Holland Centre, Market Place, Spalding on Wednesday 21st December 2011 from 1.30pm to 4pm and 5pm to 8pm The NHS doesn't take a holiday and blood is always needed. To book an appointment visit ww.blood.co.uk or call 0300 123 2323
Christmas Day at Gosberton Baptist Church, Sunday 25 December, Gosberton Baptist Church. Are you alone on Christmas Day? Or do you know someone who is? The members of Gosberton Baptist Church will be very happy to provide Christmas lunch (and a bit of entertainment too!) if there are a few people who would like to come along. If you are interested, call Janet Bullows on 01775 713341, or email her at janet11@talktalk.net.
Midnight Mass, Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 December, 11:30pm, St Margaret’s Church, Quadring, & St Gilbert & St Hugh, Gosberton Clough.
Morning Worship Service, Sunday 25 December, 11am, Lighthouse Church, Haverfield Road, Spalding.
New Years Eve Party, Saturday 31 December, 7:30pm to 11:00pm, Lighthouse Church, Haverfield Road, Spalding. With worship service from 11pm to 12:15pm see the New Year in together.
SOUTH HOLLAND CENTRELIVE EVENT
Christmas Concert
Thursday 15 December, 7:30pm
£5
Spalding Brass welcomes you to their first Christmas concert.
A night full of traditional carols, medleys and well-known Christmas tunes that can be enjoyed by all.
So, if you enjoy Brass Band music and want a great festive night out, come and sing or tap along as Spalding Brass does Christmas.
Performance duration: 2 hrs.
For more information about any cinema listing or live event call the box office on 01775 764 777.
FURTHER AHEAD
Springfields Motorbike Show, Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 January 2012, Springfields Exhibition Centre, Spalding. Isle of Man TT 600 Supersport winner Gary Johnson will be appearing on Saturday and on Sunday the show will play host to former British Champion and 7 Times TT Winner Mick Grant. World Famous Ken Fox, Wall of Death both show days. Admission £8 Adults and £6 for Senior Citizens – this year under 15’s are free. Gates open 10am and parking is free. Visit www.springfieldsbikeshow.co.uk for more details.
South Holland Local History Group programme.
2012
Friday 27 January - Julia Knight - Ayscoughfee
Friday 24 February - Andrew and Michael Elsden - Old Spalding
Friday 30 March - Geoffrey Lee - Wildlife in the Wash
Saturday 21 April - Bomber County, Big Band Night at Springfields Events Centre
Friday 27 April - Anne Barnes - Wisbech Castle
Friday 25 May - June Barton - Drainage in the Fens
Friday 29 June - Tom Lane - Roman and Saxon Settlements
Friday 27 July - Stuart Squires and Chris Lester - Society for
Lincolnshire History & Archaeology - plans for the future
Meetings are held at St John's Church Lounge, Hawthorn Bank, Spalding,
commencing at 7.30pm. A minimum donation of £1.50 is requested from all
attending. Refreshments are available during the interval.