Spalding Guardian - Features Feed

Reusing and recycling in Crowland

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:43:03 GMT

Spalding’s Household Waste Recycling Centre in West Marsh Road is the end of the story for local people with garden waste to get rid of.

Crowland firm’s answer to peat-free gardening

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:40:52 GMT

By 2020, garden centre customers will not be able to buy peat products.

Turning Sutterton pub into a destination

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:02:36 GMT

Bob Lowrie has hardly been able to take things easy since taking over The Thatched Cottage resturant and pub in 2005.

Cared for from the cradle to the grave in Sutterton

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:56:17 GMT

The residents of Sutterton have the important events in life taken care of right through from the cradle to the grave.

MOTORS: It’s time to party like its 2008

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:01:47 GMT

The Peugeot 2008 faces some tough opposition in the compact Crossover market.

South Holland young people learning a love of music

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:32:17 GMT

A dozen toddlers making music with an assortment of unusual instruments was a joyful sound for a Monday morning in Spalding.

Concert celebrates cellists’ success

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:30:15 GMT

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.

Enjoy a voyage on the Spalding water taxi

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:22:39 GMT

Nothing beats hopping aboard a boat to give you that “get away from it all” feeling, however close to home you may be.

Choose a farm park to suit the whole family

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:02:47 GMT

Chlldren aren’t hard to please, it’s their parents who’ll decide which attraction or activity to take them to this bank holiday weekend – and us adults tend to be a lot more picky.

Dinosaur-themed golf fun

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:54:12 GMT

Fun and excitement will be far from extinct when youngsters sink their teeth into adventure at Spalding’s popular Jurassic Golf.

MOTORS REVIEW: Mitusbishi Mirage

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:09:34 GMT

Mitsubishi claims its Mirage supermini is the first all sub-100g/km vehicle range in the UK and when coupled with a very low asking price, it does seem an interesting option for the budget-minded driver.

Taking health service to local growers

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:36:28 GMT

That men are often unwilling to visit the doctor if they have a health worry is not news.

Useful service for south Lincolnshire growers

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:36:27 GMT

Advice drop-in points have been running in the north of the county for five years, with the introduction of the health screening a couple of years later.

Events at Ayscoughfee Hall in Spalding

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:54:24 GMT

About 23,000 people a year visit Ayscoughfee Hall Museum and the figure for the gardens is much higher, though impossible to determine accurately.

Spalding’s treasure of a museum

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:54:18 GMT

It’s been a home for Belgian refugees in the First World War, a ballet school and a wedding reception venue.

Weston Hills’ mum to the world

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:49:45 GMT

Joanne Tyson is known as ‘Taiwan Duck Mum’ because of the advice she dispenses to homesick students far away from family comforts.

Dining out Taiwanese style in Weston Hills

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:49:44 GMT

Joanne Tyson cooked up some traditional Taiwanese dishes for our visit.

Business life in Quadring

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:43:05 GMT

There are some surprises in store when it comes to the commercial activity going on in Quadring.

Better life for Quadring’s old folks

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:41:31 GMT

Long-time village resident Mick Buffham can testify to the quality of life in Quadring.

Quadring church back in business

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:40:16 GMT

Quadring’s church is back in business after a year of disruption caused by thieves who stole the lead off the roof.