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Tories are worried by gay marriage
More grass roots Tories in South Holland are worried about the prospect of gay marriage than they are about Britain pulling out of the European Union.
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Daisies scoops top prize in competition
And the winner of the Spalding Guardian best dressed flower parade window competition is ...
Boxing clever after winning Smile support
Members of a Spalding boxing club are punching the air in celebration after receiving a hand out from the Smile Fund.
‘We’ve been hacked’ says UKIP councillor
Police are looking into claims that racist posts appeared on Facebook pages of three newly elected UKIP county councillors.
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Councillor branded “a rogue” over OAP couple’s faulty windows
An elderly couple has labelled a councillor a “rogue” after he refused to carry out repairs on their recently-fitted double glazing.
7 commentsDrivers had to pile onto grass verge to avoid drink-driver
Motorists were piling onto the grass verge beside the A17 to avoid a head-on smash with a woman driver on the wrong side of the road when she was over the drink-drive limit.
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Sport
CRICKET: Derby duels among weekend showdowns
This weekend’s cricket action boasts a number of eye-catching derby matches.
JUNIOR HOCKEY: Magic Moulton clinch crown
Talented youngsters from Moulton John Harrox School demonstrated their superiority as they won the Tonic Health-sponsored primary schools’ hockey tournament at Glen Park.
CRICKET: Agonising loss hits Pinchbeck
A good contest between two evenly matched sides ended in disappointment for Pinchbeck as Welby 2nd claimed a 17-run victory on Saturday.
CRICKET: Deadly Dale is the Town destroyer
Rick Dale took the plaudits as his sensational six-wicket haul helped Town’s youthful third-string emphatically obliterate Grantham.
JUNIOR CRICKET: Town’s young guns are top of the tree
Spalding Town Cricket Club’s under-9s are top of the table after a cracking win over Uffington.
TIGERS: Decision time for double-winning Holbeach
Decorated Holbeach United boss John Chand has revealed that the coming week will shape the future of his double-winning squad.
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Parish steps up its fight against gasifier video
Sutton Bridge Parish Council may take its fight to overturn planning consent for a £200million gasifier to the Secretary of State.
Lifestyle
Interpretation of Wood classic a great success
REVIEW: Victoria Wood’s Acorn Antiques: The Musical
By Spalding Amateur Dramatic and operatic Society (SADOS)
South Holland Centre, Spalding
Thursday, May 23
Property of the week: Station Road, Long Sutton - Offers in excess of £300,000
This refurbished detached former coach house offers spacious living space.
Concert celebrates cellists’ success
Undaunted by the state of music education in schools, Glenis Malkin started her own music school in a professionally-equipped studio at her home in Moulton.
Olympic ringleader leaves audience in a Trance
So now we know what film director Danny Boyle was up to in-between takes of his universally acclaimed opening ceremony at the London 2012 Olymic Games.
Rhubarb Theatre bring Transported to Surfleet
Families are invited to a free half-term show by Rhubarb Theatre at Surfleet Village Hall on Bank Holiday Monday.
CALLING THE TUNE: By Tulip Radio
This week Tulip Radio has been talking to Martin Tyrrell of the Spalding Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society, or SADOS, about their latest live production, Acorn Antiques: The Musical, at the South Holland Centre now until Saturday.
Community
Families remember loved ones at hospice
Spalding’s St Barnabas Hospice led the way with the charity’s annual Sunflower Memories Appeal by inviting families along to remember loved ones.
District news: Crowland to Whaplode St Catherine
Crowland
CROWLAND Challenge and Car Treasure Hunt, and Teddy Bears’ Picnic will be held on Saturday, June 15. If you are interested in taking part in the challenge or treasure hunt, please contact Trev Harrison on 07930 761768. It will be on a first come, first served basis, so do hurry and book. Please support this free event.
NETWORK group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 2.30pm in the Chapel for friendship, fellowship and caring, plus handicrafts.
Two wheels for Two Lips video
The money keeps rolling in for the Spalding Rotary Club Two Lips Appeal.
Guides’ code of silence for Air Ambulance
Girls from 1st Pinchbeck Guides proved you can get something for nothing after raising money by not saying a word for an hour.
Students’ cheque for hospital ward
A group of young people at a Spalding secondary school handed over a cheque to Johnson Community Hospital’s Tulip Suite after choosing it as one of their house charities for the year.
Woolly fun at art studio’s Sheep Day
Wool inspired activities entertained guests at the annual Sheep Day at Unique Cottage Studios.
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Weather for Spalding
Saturday 25 May 2013
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Temperature: 6 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 18 mph
Wind direction: North east
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Temperature: 6 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
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