Bridie Short

3 weeks ago | lincsonline.co.uk | Bridie Short

Get closer to nature and enjoy pond dipping, bug hunting and more at this free family friendly event. Boothby Wildland, which is a nature reserve on the outskirts of Grantham, is welcoming residents to celebrate local wildlife at its annual Nature Day on Sunday, June 8. If you fancy exploring the stunning landscapes, why not join one of the guided walks from 11am and enjoy a picnic in the sun.

3 weeks ago | lincsonline.co.uk | Bridie Short

An exciting new event is set to celebrate the River Welland — and aims to paint the town in a better light. Organisers of Spalding Celebrate the River Day, hope the event will open up a ‘realm’ of opportunities for the area and urge people to come out to support it on Sunday, June 8. Water enthusiasts, families and residents are encouraged to bring along their canoes, paddle boards and kayaks for the occasion.

3 weeks ago | lincsonline.co.uk | Bridie Short

A well known face and popular figure from the 90s is set to perform on a town stage. Don’t miss out on an nostalgic evening of music and conversation with lead vocalist and guitarist of Fun Lovin’ Criminals, Huey Morgan, at the South Holland Centre in Spalding next year. The rock band, which sold more than ten million records, released chart toppers such as ‘Scooby Snacks’, ‘Loco’, ‘The Fun Lovin’ Criminal’, ‘King of New York’ and many more.

3 weeks ago | lincsonline.co.uk | Bridie Short

A group of talented youngsters have experienced a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity, after competing in an American cheerleading tournament. Fifteen lucky girls from Empire Elite AllStars club in Spalding, travelled to Orlando in Florida at the end of April, to represent the UK in the Prep Grand Nationals Championship. Following months of preparation and hard work, the level one ‘Rebels’ team – which is made up of youngsters aged seven to nine years old – came fourth place.

3 weeks ago | lincsonline.co.uk | Bridie Short

A man has been arrested after a raid found illegal cigarettes in a shop that had already been forced to shut. Police say the 35-year-old was spotted by officers acting ‘suspiciously’ outside the Spalding European shop on Winsover Road on Friday (May 30). The store was forced to close in January as part of a clamp down on the sale of illegal cigarettes and vapes in the area.