Wharf Road before the car park
Who has memories of this ‘jitty’?
Joan Barbara Grundon
Joan Barbara Grundon passed away at home on 25th September 2020 aged 75 years. A beloved wife and mother who will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Her funeral service will take place at Grantham Crematorium on Friday 16th October at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in Joan’s memory for […]
Another Grantham school in part closure due to Covid-19
Who do you know on this Grantham school photo?
Herbert Stones
Herbert Stones sadly passed away at Lincoln County Hospital on 23rd September 2020 aged 96 years A wonderful father who will be deeply missed by all of his family and friends. His funeral service will take place at Grantham crematorium on Tuesday 13th October at 10.30am. Family flowers only please. Donations for the fantastic work […]
New SKDC chairman has keen interest in arts
Former teacher, Cllr Breda-Rae Griffin, is the new Chairman of South Kesteven District Council. She takes over the chain of office from Cllr Jacky Smith, who served an extended term due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Cllr Ian Stokes becomes vice-chairman. Cllr Griffin taught at the former Exeter School, Empingham Road, Stamford. She was born in […]
Bids open for £300k of funding to support mental health projects in Lincolnshire
Organisations and groups that support people to manage their mental health and wellbeing are being invited to pitch for a share of £300,000 community funding. Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT) and Lincolnshire County Council have announced the latest round of their Mental Health Promotion Fund. The fund aims to support people to live independently in […]
Grantham’s WAG will be Dancing on Ice
The Dancing On Ice celebrity line-up for 2021 has been revealed, with Rebekah Vardy, who lives near Grantham, announcing she will be taking to the ice. The TV series will air next year and will be presented by Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, who will be joined by the expert panel of Jayne Torvill, Christopher […]
Kitchen refurbishments boosted by SKDC grants
Kitchen and cooking facilities for two Grantham organisations are in for an upgrade thanks to grants from South Kesteven councillors. Cllr George Chivers has allocated £1,000 from his Ward Member Grant to Friends of Sandon and Ambergate Sports College for their appeal to refurbish the food technology kitchen. Chair of the Friends, Katie Bennington, said: […]
Who remembers this Grantham building?
County lines arrests in Grantham
On Friday 25 September three men were arrested at a house in Hamilton Road, Grantham after officers discovered Class A drugs. Trevell Johnson (19) of Rise Park Road, Nottingham, Quisar Iqbal (27) of Woodborough Road and Jordan Vaughan (19) also from Nottingham were charged with possessing heroin and cocaine with intent to supply. Investigating officers […]
Army reserves celebrate the end of basic training in Grantham
Army Reserves have marked the completion of their first stage of military training with a socially distanced Pass Off parade at Army Training Regiment (Grantham). More than 80 new reserves from a range of civilian backgrounds including a driving instructor, a rural policy researcher and a personal shopper took part in the traditional passing out […]
Gillian Braham
Gillian Braham – Our beautiful Daughter, Sister, Auntie, Niece & Friend to many, passed away peacefully on 20th September 2020 aged 59 years after enduring a cruel illness, which she and we all hoped she would conquer. Funeral service to take place at Grantham Crematorium on Tuesday 13th October at 11:30am, flowers are welcome. All […]
Grantham area planning applications
Registered between 21-25 September 2020 You can click on the following link to view the forms and plans of any planning application. http://www.southkesteven.gov.uk/planningsearch S20/1340 Hougham Change of use of existing outbuilding to annexe for elderly parent.Applicant: Mrs Karen ShawChapel Farm House Main Street Hougham NG32 2JD S20/1358 Grantham Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of […]
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Plans to turn fenland near Billingborough into wildlife reserve
Make a nomination to recognise Grantham’s amazing hospital staff
The 2021 United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) Staff Awards are now open for nominations. This is an opportunity for the people of Lincolnshire to recognise the hard work, dedication and care shown by hospital staff working across the county, especially those who have demonstrated exceptional professionalism and caring during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nominations can be made […]