Petley, Roy – One of UK’s top artists
Roy Petley (b1950) Roy Petley is a British painter. He paints en plein air to depict the wide expanse of English beaches and the gentle allure of Venetian landscapes. His works have been likened to those of John Constable, Edward Seago, and Campbell Mellon, British painters whose styles were influenced by the Barbizon school and […]
Baker, Ashley – became England goalkeeper
Ashley Baker (b1990) Ashley Lauren Baker is an English football goalkeeper who plays for Sky Blue FC, in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL).. Born in Grantham, Lincoln Ladies announced that they had agreed to sign her in October 2012, but the transfer fell through when Lincoln later signed Karen Bardsley. Instead, Baker joined USA team Sky Blue FC, in 2013 after being drafted from University of Georgia. […]
Hubbard, Vikki – always up for the high jump
Vikki Hubbard (b 1989) Vikki Hubbard was an English high jumper. She was born in Grantham and attended Cliffedale Primary School before being in the form Bronte at Kesteven and Grantham Girls’ School. She was good at table tennis at school and was part of the school team. But it was at athletics, especially the high jump, where she excelled. […]
Bastaja, Nick – Made his name as an offensive guard
Nick Bastaja (b 1953) Nick Bastaja (born February 4, 1953 in Grantham, England) is a former professional Canadian football offensive lineman who played fourteen seasons in the Canadian Football League. He was part of the Grey Cup championship-winning Winnipeg Blue Bombers teams of 1984 and 1988. Bastaja won the CFL’s Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award […]
Who do you know in these school photos?
Grantham travel agents supporting the Food Bank
An estimated 1,094 presents are being given to struggling families in the local area, thanks to the generosity of Lincolnshire Co-op travel customers and colleagues. Holidaymakers donated £1 to Travel’s Toy Bank when booking their break, raising £7,422 throughout the year. These funds were used to buy gifts for children and young people from disadvantaged […]
Grantham area planning applications
Registered between 5 – 9 December 2022 S22/0174 Grantham Submission of part of details required by Unilateral Undertaking (Affordable Housingto Grantham comprising, not more than 480 dwellings, a neighbourhood centre, asingle form entry primary school, ancillary (formal and informal) public open space,including structure landscaping and biodiversity enhancement areas, and accessworks). Land To The North Of […]
Hospice appeals for sponsors to ‘Have HeART’
In Summer 2023, St Barnabas Hospice will launch the HeART Trail across Lincolnshire as part of its 40th-anniversary celebrations. The HeART Trail is the most ambitious art trail the county has seen so far, with multiple HeaARTs that extend beyond Lincoln and into the rolling Wolds, along the East Coast and across the other locations where St […]
SKDC councillor criticises conduct investigation behind closed doors
Pets As Therapy (PAT) dogs visits Grantham hospital
The Pets As Therapy (PAT) charity has started to bring its ‘four-legged friends’ to visit hospital patients and staff in Lincolnshire. The charity, which aims to improve health and wellbeing through the visits, brought their dogs onto wards across United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust. A labradoodle called Ruby and a terrier called Patrick visited wards […]
Grantham second most burgled town in Lincolnshire says report
Who do you know at this Grantham works Christmas party?
Grantham-based business hosts Christmas market fundraiser for charity
Grantham-based Fintech Paylink Solutions, based at Totemic House, off Caunt Road, has raised £1,300 for two chosen charities through its Christmas market. Paylink Solutions is raising money for Mind, which offers advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem and Computer Aid, which provides access and education to technology to create better […]
Mr Ken Fox
Ken Fox sadly passed away on the 18th of November 2022 aged 73. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. His funeral has been arranged for Thursday 15th December 2022, at 2:30pm, at Grantham Crematorium, Harrowby Road, NG31 9DT. Arrangements by David Holland Funeral Directors, London Road, Grantham, NG31 6HW01476 338 […]
Carols in the Park a great success
Dysart Park Action Group’s ‘Carols in the Park” with Santa’s Grotto on Sunday 11th December was a great success. The event was opened by Grantham Mayor Graham Jeal and Pastor John Duncan. Music was provided by John and Debbie Duncan who played for nearly 2 hours despite the bitter cold and rising fog. The choir […]
Arson attack at farm
Grantham Police are investigating an arson attack where 240 bales of hay were set on fire in the village of Westborough, near Long Bennington. This has also caused considerable damage to the barn containing them as well destroying all the hay. Should anyone have seen any suspicious vehicles in the area or have any information […]
