An innovative ‘ballot bin’ has been a big hit in helping to keep smoking-related litter off the streets. South Kesteven District Council has installed one of the bright yellow bins in Grantham Market Place encouraging smokers to dispose of their cigarette ends in an environmentally friendly way and have a bit of fun at the […]
The best schools in Lincolnshire revealed in the Real Schools Guide 2019
JETRide Cycle challenge to help youngsters
The 22nd of September 2019 will see the inaugural Jon Egging Trust Ride (JETRide) launch from the Royal Air Force College at Cranwell. JETRide is a cycle sportive that will give cyclists the option to ride either a 50 or 80 mile route, heading off into the beautiful, rolling Lincolnshire countryside. The ride starts and […]
Grantham software firm hires senior BDM to continue expansion into lending and debt sectors
Paylink Solutions has made a senior business development appointment to nurture new customer relationships as it continues to push into the lending and debt management sectors. Paul Nicholson has joined Grantham-based technology company as Senior Solutions Consultant and is now developing a sales strategy, which will deliver the company’s ambitious plans for growth. Paul said: […]
Park to keep Green Flag flying high
A Grantham park has retained its prestigious Green Flag status for an impressive eighth successive year. South Kesteven District Council’s Wyndham Park is among a record 1,970 UK parks and green spaces, 125 of them in the East Midlands, to achieve a Green Flag Award in 2019. The scheme recognises the best parks and open […]
Unique bench dedicated to all of those who lost their lives during the First & Second World Wars.
Over the past few months Robert Holland funeral directors have been working closely with their friend Chris Kennedy at Roll and Scroll to put in place a new memorial bench at Grantham Cemetery. Chris has designed a unique bench which will be dedicated to all of those who lost their lives during the First & Second World […]
LotterySK boost for primary school children
Savvy fundraisers at a Grantham primary school are pulling out the stops to raise the profile of their work to help meet the cost of school equipment and events. Friends of the School Association for Gonerby Foot Church of England Primary School has joined LotterySK to benefit from being a nominated good cause. The lottery, […]
Animal artist Rachael Hare recognised for her talent
Art and Design student’s squirrel piece to be displayed in Sleaford gallery A talented Grantham College artist has had her work selected to be displayed in a gallery, while securing an award for her creations. Rachael Hare, who studies Art and Design at the college, will have her designs on show at the Carre Gallery […]
Grantham area planning applications
Weekly planning list 8 – 12 July 2019 S19/0964 Grantham Proposal: Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of three dwellings. Applicant: Mr M Brandreth Location: 26 Harrowby Lane Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 9HX S19/1073 Barrowby Proposal: Alterations to Listed Building, replacing windows. Applicant: Mr Paul Cardus Location: Brydon House Church Street Barrowby Lincolnshire NG32 1BX S19/1225 […]
Surprise delivery of sandwiches and snacks donated to foodbank
Snacks from Refectory given away in act of kindness Grantham College had a surprise delivery of sandwiches, paninis and snacks delivered to Grantham College’s Refectory. As they weren’t needed, they have now been donated to a foodbank. The food was brought to Grantham Foodbank, who said they intended to distribute it among attendees of a […]
A cleaner, greener chapter for mobile libraries
New, environmentally-friendly vehicles are to be introduced as the county council works to become carbon neutral by 2050. The authority’s three large mobile libraries are coming to the end of their life and need to be replaced. In future, the council will be using smaller, environmentally-friendly vans to serve 234 stops across Lincolnshire. To make […]
Athletic Alice scoops bronze medal in Transylvanian triathlon
Staff nurse Alice Davies took a break from her ward rounds at Lincoln County Hospital recently to represent Great Britain in the European triathlon championships in Romania. The part-time endurance athlete, who competes in regular competitions throughout the year, battled to her third place podium spot in the blistering heat of Transylvania earlier this month. […]
Natwest RugbyForce “spring clean” day at Kesteven Rugby Club
King’s School Students fundraising for Cambodia Expedition
During our 16 day expedition in Cambodia our nine man team of A-level students from The King’s School,Grantham, will be trekking through rain forest lead by a local guide, completing charity work alongside ‘Better Lives’, which aims to help to sustainably develop communities and will help us to learn about the rich history and fascinating, complex […]
Farming family has all the white stuff
An all-female family team has embarked on an environmentally-friendly business venture selling fresh milk direct to customers from their farm cutting out the middleman and doing their bit to reduce waste from single-use plastic. There has been a steady stream of customers collecting their daily supplies of the white stuff since a self-service vending machine […]
Grantham Town Fixtures
The BetVictor Northern Premier League Fixtures have just been released We start at home to FC United of Manchester, in a repeat of the 2012/13 season, before visiting Stafford Rangers then Atherton Collieries. CLICK HERE TO SEE THEM ALL Gingerbreads Manager Paul Rawden is even more excited to get going “To host FC United on […]
New Arts Trail gives artists the opportunity to exhibit and sell work
Grantham’s new Arts Trail, taking place on 14 and 15 September as part of Imagineer Productions ‘Bridge’ project, is giving artists in the area a chance to exhibit and sell work in a variety of locations around the town. The Arts Trail is a new initiative supported by InvestSK and for its first year, will […]
Judicial Review sought over scheme that requires all new police officers obtain a degree
Chief Constable of Lincolnshire Seeks Judicial Review of College of Policing scheme to require all new police officers to obtain a degree In an exceptional legal move, the Chief Constable of Lincolnshire Bill Skelly, supported by Police and Crime Commissioner Marc Jones has begun the first stage action to take the national College of Policing […]
Woolsthorpe Manor to mark the momentous Apollo 11 Moon Landings.
The Eagle has landed………..50 years ago mankind achieved a seemingly impossible feat when the Apollo 11 Lunar Module landed on the Moon. An estimated 530 million people watched Armstrong’s televised image and heard his voice state “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”. Visit Woolsthorpe Manor to mark the momentous occasion […]
No trains running between Grantham and Peterborough
Damage to the overhead electric wires between Grantham and Peterborough has resulted in all lines being blocked. Consequently, trains between these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 90 minutes or revised. National Rail anticipate that major disruption will continue until the end of the day.
