Grantham Journal

Grantham Journal delivers news, updates, and sports highlights from the Grantham region.

Local

English

Newspaper

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#5692428

Country

N/A

Articles

Grantham Art Club ‘set to the challenge’ in recent art competition

Dec 4, 2023 | granthamjournal.co.uk | Katie Green

The Grantham Art Club recently held a competition. Members of the group were “set to the challenge” when they were asked to paint a landscape or seascape that was “different from usual”. Local artist Dennis Hobbs was invited to judge the pictures and comment on them. In first place was Philip Steer, in second was Lynn Carr and in third was Liz Steer. The Grantham Art Club meets on Monday mornings in the community room in Manners Street.
Grantham mother of two is raising funds to have private treatment for dysphagia

Dec 3, 2023 | granthamjournal.co.uk | Matthew Taylor

A mother of two is raising funds to combat a condition that is ‘killing’ her. Becky Chappell has been battling dysphagia for the last 10 years, and was hospitalised for four days back in June. Dysphagia causes a person to have difficulty swallowing food and drink, with Becky left “severely underweight” as a result. Becky, from Grantham, said that she has “gone down every road” with the NHS, and is now looking to go private for a solution to her condition.
Carols at the Bandstand to return to Dysart Park in Grantham

Dec 3, 2023 | granthamjournal.co.uk | Katie Green

An annual carol event returns next weekend. ‘Carols at the Bandstand’ returns to Dysart Park next Sunday (December 10). This year, the event will start at St Anne’ Church, Harrowby Road, at 2pm and then move onto Dysart Park at 3pm. A spokesperson for the event said: “Join us this Christmas for a ‘walking nativity’. “Come out and celebrate! Cheer on local schools leading our procession as Joseph and Mary.
Help us create festive cheer in our hospitals this Christmas, says United Lincolnshire Hospitals Charity manager Ben Petts

Dec 3, 2023 | granthamjournal.co.uk | Graham Newton

This Christmas, the United Lincolnshire Hospitals Charity will be providing every patient waking up in Lincoln, Grantham and Boston hospitals with a present, writes Ben Petts, United Lincolnshire Hospitals Charity manager. We will also make sure all staff working on Christmas Day get a festive feast to enjoy and that our amazing volunteers get to enjoy a festive meal in our hospitals in the run up to Christmas.
Then and Now: Ruth Crook of Grantham Civic Society looks back at a case in which an omnibuis driver was sued in 1869

Dec 3, 2023 | granthamjournal.co.uk | Graham Newton

In May 1869 there was a report on Grantham County Court before Sergeant Miller, writes Ruth Crook of Grantham Civic Society. ‘James Todd sued a man named Hollingworth, for damages occasioned by reason of the defendant, who was driver of the Angel and Royal Omnibus, having driven against a shutter the property of the plaintiff.
Citizens Advice South Lincolnshire answers your questions on volunteering

Dec 3, 2023 | granthamjournal.co.uk | Katie Green

Every month Citizens Advice South Lincolnshire answers your questions. This month the question is: how do I volunteer? I’m interested in volunteering for Citizens Advice South Lincolnshire, but I’m not sure I have the right experience. Can I still help? At Citizens Advice South Lincolnshire (CASL), we know that the cost-of-living crisis is affecting everyone in our local communities. Fuel debt, the cost of essential items and inflation have pushed the most vulnerable into further hardship.
Evans Halshaw Ford Grantham named Industry Leader in 2023 Automotive Reputation Report

Dec 2, 2023 | granthamjournal.co.uk | Matthew Taylor

A Grantham car dealership has been recognised with an industry leader award. Evans Halshaw Ford in Spitalgate Level was named an Industry Leader in the 2023 Automotive Reputation Report by Reputation, a reputation experience management company. The store was presented with the award earlier this month. The award ranks automotive dealers and brands based on reputation score, an AI-powered metric that measures brand health and business performance at the brand and location level.
Memory Lane: Bottesford Toy Run described as ‘great success’ in 1996

Dec 2, 2023 | granthamjournal.co.uk | Katie Green

Around 120 bikers - including Father Christmas - rode from Bottesford to Grantham in 1996 to deliver toys for children in need. The Bottesford Toy Run, which is still running today, was organised by Nottinghamshire Triumph Owners’ Motorcycle Club. Toys were donated by riders and supporters from across the country, and riders were greeted at the Guildhall by South Kesteven District Council chairman Ken Joynson and Grantham Mayor Alan Davidson.
The Baby Social in Grantham to hold first Christmas market

Dec 2, 2023 | granthamjournal.co.uk | Katie Green

A baby social group will be hosting a Christmas market next week. The Baby Social, run by sisters Stephanie Dickson and Vickie, will be holding their first festive market at The Royal Queen next Wednesday (December 6) from 11.30am until 2.30pm.
Readers talks about ‘excellent’ experience at Grantham Hospital’s Urgent Treatment Centre

Dec 2, 2023 | granthamjournal.co.uk | Katie Green

A reader has shared about their “excellent” experience at Grantham Hospital’s urgent treatment centre. I would like to express my appreciation to everyone at our new UTC at Grantham Hospital for the care they gave me when I recently broke my wrist. We were there for six hours but the care I received was excellent. We are so lucky that we have this facility. The waiting room was very busy all the time we were there, so whether our wait was due to volume of people or shortage of staff I don’t know.