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Culture Pinchbeck
Spalding Gentlemen’s Society is reopening its History Hunters activity club after the summer break, with hands-on sessions planned at Pinchbeck Church and Spalding Baptist Church from September.
Traffic & Construction Pinchbeck
Enterprise Way in Pinchbeck is due to reopen on Thursday evening, September 24, after months of work following a collapsed road surface and failed initial repairs. The project addressed highway drainage and Anglian Water’s water recycling infrastructure, with the water company responsible for the reinstatement for three years.
Crime & Public Safety Pinchbeck
Emma Watson, who runs Specky & Ginge in Pinchbeck, has launched a petition calling for mandatory approval before people convicted of the most serious crimes can change or begin using a different name.
Culture Pinchbeck
South Holland Singers are preparing an informal afternoon concert at Spalding Baptist Church, with popular songs, refreshments, audience participation and a Last Night of the Proms-style finale. The choir is also welcoming new members and publicising further concerts and a taster day.
Sport Pinchbeck
Pinchbeck United earned their first GCE Hire United Counties League Division One victory of the season with a 1-0 home win over Gedling Miners Welfare, moving to within two points of safety after nine matches.
Sport Pinchbeck
Royal Mail Cart, Tigers Club and Services Club B secured places in the Dewhursts Trophies Pinchbeck & District Summer Darts League Knockout Cup semi-finals, while Lincoln Arms A and Consti Club C must rearrange their postponed tie. Lincoln Arms D also strengthened its position at the top of Division B.
Crime & Public Safety Pinchbeck
Vanessa Gratton, of West Parade, Spalding, has denied helping her partner Sean Burlton pursue her ex-partner in an alleged conspiracy that prosecutors say ended with Burlton’s drowning in a car crash at Tongue End. The trial is continuing at Lincoln Crown Court.
Culture Pinchbeck
Spalding Arts and Crafts Society has opened an exhibition of members’ work at Spalding Library, where visitors can view and buy pieces until October 3.
Sport Pinchbeck
The Dewhursts Trophies Pinchbeck & District Summer League is entering its final stages, with Lincoln Arms D and Pinchbeck FC C strengthening their positions at the top of Divisions B and C while several Division A teams fight for strong finishes.
Sport Pinchbeck
A provisional 27-team entry list has been confirmed for the next Spalding League season, with three divisions expected after this week’s annual general meeting.
Business & Openings Pinchbeck
National Grid has selected a route closer to Surfleet than Pinchbeck for a proposed 60km overhead cable line and associated pylons. A second public consultation launches on Tuesday, September 8, after the company said it considered residents’ views.
Crime & Public Safety Pinchbeck
Nadeem Mahmood described emergency braking, an overtaking Ford Focus and a collision involving a Vauxhall Insignia while carrying three children home from school. The evidence was heard during the ongoing trial over the death of Sean Burlton at Tongue End in November 2023.
Community Pinchbeck
West Pinchbeck Village Hall has made a strong start to fundraising for a new roof, with an event planned for people who would rather donate in person than online.
Education Pinchbeck
West Pinchbeck Village Hall Committee is seeking £20,000 by the end of September to repair the roof of its heavily used community venue, install 4,000 tiles and secure a £5,000 grant towards the £28,000 project.
Culture Pinchbeck
The Spalding Arts and Crafts Society is celebrating its 110-year history with an exhibition at Spalding Library and a programme of monthly demonstrations at Pinchbeck Village Hall.
Sport Pinchbeck
Pinchbeck United remain bottom of the United Counties League Division One table, but doubled their season points tally with a 1-1 draw against West Bridgford after losing 4-0 at Maltby.
Sport Pinchbeck
Pinchbeck United’s FA Vase campaign ended at the first hurdle with a 3-0 defeat by Stapleford Town, who scored in the 81st minute and again in stoppage time.
Sport Pinchbeck
Spalding United earned a 0-0 draw against highly rated Macclesfield, giving the Tulips four points from their first three matches at the higher level.
Sport Pinchbeck
Holbeach United drew 1-1 away at Dussindale Rovers after Jordan Oldham’s goal, following a 4-2 home defeat by Whittlesey Athletic. The Tigers return home on Saturday to face Needham Market Reserves, with the first 150 supporters promised a free pint and pie.
Sport Pinchbeck
Spalding Town will put their Lincs Premier League relegation battle to one side on Saturday as they travel to Woodhall Spa for the George Marshall T20 Cup Finals Day.
Community Pinchbeck
St Mary’s Church in Pinchbeck has reopened after being closed for most of July, but now needs to raise £25,000 for urgent roof repairs. The Grade I listed church will launch its appeal at a community open day on August 31, when its restored clock is also due to chime for the first time in years.
Community Pinchbeck
The Trolley Shop at Johnson Hospital is operating again after members of Pinchbeck WI volunteered for 18 months. Sally Goodacre, a recent member of the Friends of Johnson Hospital charity, is now taking over the hospital foyer stall as the WI volunteers step back.
Sport Pinchbeck
Pinchbeck United remain without a United Counties League Division One victory after losing 3-1 at Selston, with a postponed Harrowby fixture followed by an FA Vase tie against Stapleford Town.
Sport Pinchbeck
The first Spalding Darts League finals of the season have been decided, with Lincoln Arms A, Consti A, Riverside B, Consti E, Riverside C and Pinchbeck FC C all progressing in their respective cup competitions.
Sport Pinchbeck
Lincoln Arms A beat Pinchbeck FC B 21-6 away to strengthen their position at the top of Division A, while Royal Mail Cart and Services Club B also recorded victories. Green Dragon Z remain leaders in Division B, and Consti Club C secured the final place in the Knockout Cup’s third round.
Community Pinchbeck
The Friendship Circle of South Lincolnshire will hold an afternoon tea at Pinchbeck Hall on August 13, following a fundraiser that raised more than £1,500 for a breast cancer charity last year.
Business & Openings Pinchbeck
An outdoor picnic planned for the Myton Food Group’s Over 60s Lunch Club was moved indoors to The Vista in Spalding after strong winds disrupted the event.
