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Property of the week: Rathkenny Close, Holbeach, £525 pcm
This spacious terraced house is situated in Holbeach, just a few minutes’ walk from the town centre.
Pupils add weaving skills to their bows
Weston Hills Primary School pupils added some new strings to their bows after taking part in a willow weaving workshop which ended up with them making a new den to use at playtimes.
Community centre and village hall under threat
Trustees for Moulton Community Centre and Village Hall have warned that both buildings face closure later this year unless volunteers come forward to help run them.
Artists put their talents on the map video
Painters, sculptors and textile artists put their skills on show to the public in an effort to make creativity available to a wider audience.
RE with laughter from Act II Theatre Company
Two years ago, Spalding’s Act II Theatre Company pulled off the unlikely feat of staging all of William Shakespeare’s 37 plays in one night.
First Spalding gig for band
Ten-piece soul band Soft Tone Needles, made up of young local musicians, are playing for the first time in Spalding tomorrow.
Calling the tune by Tulip Radio
This week Coun Nick Worth, deputy leader of South Holland District Council, came into our studios to tell us about his various roles and duties within the council as well as the events he has been involved with in his native Holbeach.
Lutton-style South African cuisine
Nanette and Ken Neely took over at the Jolly Crispin at Lutton about a year ago and have introduced a flavour of South African cuisine into the menu.
Gardening with Daphne: Daphne was poorly and so were her plants!
Tragedy struck chez Daphne last week.
Farm tractor and trailer tour
Join in a tractor and trailer tour of Vine House Farm at its open day at Deeping St Nicholas on Saturday.
Spalding Classic Car Club’s celebrations
A family treasure hunt-type event plus car display has been arranged for Sunday at Baytree Garden Centre at Weston as part of Spalding Classic Car Club’s fifth birthday celebrations.
Dambusters anniversary commemorated
The 70th anniversary of the Dambusters raid is being celebrated tomorrow at two venues in South Holland.
Fourth sheep day in Spalding
Enjoy all things sheep – and wool – at Unique Cottage Studios in Spalding on Saturday.
Hilarious production in Spalding
The hilarious dilemmas in the high street of a fictional town come to South Holland Centre in Spalding on Tuesday.
Ping pong goes wrong for Transported
Table tennis with a difference is on offer in Spalding, Holbeach and Long Sutton this week as a £2.6 million arts project for the area begins to gather pace.
Property of the week: Siltside, Washway Road, Holbeach, £219,999
This well presented four bedroom detached house offers a double detached garage with office and cloakroom.
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Polish harmonies add Eastern European feel to Transported video
About 4,000 people took advantage of perfect bank holiday weather and poured into Carter’s Park, Holbeach, for the launch of Transported.
Eleanor takes poetry to heart
It was a test of nerve, skill and memory for Spalding High School student Eleanor Toal (16) who reached the national finals of a poetry recital competition for young people.
Cruse memory walk
Boston and District Branch of Cruse Bereavement Care holds its second Footprints walk on Sunday, May 19 from 2-4pm at Jenny’s Wood, West End Road, Boston.
Feel tha funk this Saturday
A Northern Soul night is being held at Gedney Dyke village hall on Saturday night.
Live music in Fleet Hargate
A night of free musical entertainment is being offered at The Bull pub in Fleet Hargate when pop/rock group Bad to the Bone play live this Saturday at 9pm.
Thousands are Transported into arts-inspired paradise video
Holbeach has never experienced a day like it as aerial acrobats, bronze statues and a walk-in kaleidoscope brought Carter’s Park to life on Sunday for the launch of Transported.
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Tasty recipe for the weekend
Rajapur Indian Cuisine only opened as a restaurant and takeaway in Bridge Road, Sutton Bridge, in April but is already building up a loyal following of customers.
Last ever Flower Parade brings mixed emotions video
Visitors from across the country experienced the uniqueness of Spalding Flower Parade weekend whilst fitting in a little shopping at the same time.
Calling the Tune: Four and Twenty Blackbirds
Tulip Radio went medieval this week, as we talked to Julia Grant, of ‘Four and Twenty Blackbirds’, who specialise in historical food preparation and cooking methods.
Kate Humble at Bookmark in Spalding
Well-known countryside presenter Kate Humble is due to come to Bookmark in Spalding on Wednesday, May 22 (7.15pm).
Deepings Festival
A feast of performance and visual arts can be seen at the Deepings School this weekend (10am to 4pm).
Gardening with Daphne: Question Time at Stamford
In past years, I’ve spent much time (and money!) at gardening shows up and down the country, but recently shortage of time and cost of travelling have cut down this delightful activity drastically.
Family theatre in Long Sutton
Paper Wings, a beautiful piece of family theatre without words, is being performed by The Rhubarb Theatre at the Market House, Long Sutton, on Tuesday (7.30pm).
Open gardens in Holbeach Hurn
Two gardens at Holbeach Hurn are open on Sunday as part of the National Gardens Scheme.
Stained glass workshop
Glassworker Gillian Wing from Strawberry Glass is demonstrating how to make stained glass designs at Chain Bridge Forge in Spalding on Sunday.
Spalding’s Fairytale Wedding Festival
The third Fairytale Wedding Festival takes place at Ayscoughfee Hall and Gardens in Spalding on Sunday (10.30am to 4pm).
Moulton and Lutton mills open
It’s National Mills Weekend and both Moulton Mill and the lesser-known Sneath’s Mill at Lutton Gowts are opening to the public.
Early music concert in Crowland
Crowland’s part in the English Civil War is being celebrated in a concert at the Abbey on Saturday (7.30pm).
Dean Gaffney in Spalding Saturday
Former Eastenders star Dean Gaffney is coming to Spalding on Saturday to officially open new children’s community facility, The Umbrella.
Springfields takes centre stage to host ‘unique’ event video
Visitors from across the country experienced the uniqueness of Spalding Flower Parade weekend while fitting in a little shopping at the same time.
Transported takes town for a joy ride
Not since the Olympic Torch came through Holbeach has the town seen a day like as between 2,000 and 3,000 people invaded Carter’s Park for the launch of Transported.
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Churches in full bloom for festivals video
South Holland’s claim to be the flower capital of England is undeniable judging by the effort put in by churches across the district to celebrate spring.
Charity canal walk for pair
Saracen’s Head pair Andy Stafford and Clive Woods experienced one of England’s finest canals for a worthy cause on an 85-mile walk for two charities.
This way to Art on the Map
Painting, textiles, ceramics and stained glass are all included in an A to Z and arts and crafts available in South Holland as part of a countywide event.
Town all set for Transported
Weeks of preparation for the launch of a £2.6million arts project covering South Holland and Boston will finally come together in Holbeach town centre this weekend.
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Few tulips but parade will be a real corker
A shortage of tulip heads means the 55th and final Spalding Flower Parade will have an entirely new look as float decorators get crafty with a range of fresh materials.
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Historic home with river view
A rare opportunity to acquire a Grade II* listed late Georgian four storey town house situated close to Spalding town centre enjoying views over the River Welland to the front aspect.
Get ready for summer at new fitness classes
New fitness classes are to be launched in Holbeach this month.
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Weather for Spalding
Saturday 18 May 2013
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