A fire broke out at the boiler house at Grantham Hospital this evening (Sunday).
Six fire engines and a hydraulic platform were called to the scene at around 7pm.
The flames were put out and the operation has been scaled down, with one fire engine now remaining on the scene.
More to follow.
Ashleigh Butler and Pudsey - the winners of Britain’s Got Talent in 2012 - performed in Grantham on Sunday to mark the opening of a new vets in London Road.
The dog-trick duo performed at the opening of the new Vets4Pets practice in London Road.
Look out for the full story in Friday’s paper.
A plea to rehome cats is being made by a Grantham rescue centre as all its pens are full.
Cath Rowson, of Grantham Rescue of Cats and Kittens (ROCK), says she cannot take in any more cats until some have been rehomed as she has run out of space.
Cath, who runs the rescue centre from her home in Redcross Street, said: “We have no more room to take any more cats in.
“We need family homes for our young cats and maybe older people or couples to take on mature cats as companions. Cats are great company if living alone.
“Our cats have a lot to give back to the right owner.”
All moggies are neutered, flead and wormed before they are rehomed.
Cath is also grateful for any donations of food, which can be left on her doorstep at 41 Redcross Street, or in tubs located at Morrisons and Kennelgate, in London Road.
To find out more, call Cath on 01476 571636.
Among those looking for a new home are:
**Dot and Spot - black and white sisters, aged just four months old. They are full of fun and need a kind family to give them lots of love.
** Lizzy - a one-year-old, black and white female. She is loving and friendly, and would settle well into a new home. She can be rehomed with another cat but no dogs. Photo: 345D (2)
** Honey - a tabby girl, aged a year to 18 months. She is a faithful, homely cat looking for the right family to take care of her. She likes children and other cats, but not dogs. Photo: 345D (3)
** Bertie, 1, who is very affectionate and loves everybody. He would like a stable home to call his own. He cannot be homed with other cats or dogs. Photo: 345D (4)
** Daisy - a year old. She is black and white in colour, and needs a family which can offer lots of play-time. She likes other cats but not dogs. Photo: 345D (5)
** Cath also has a large number of kittens in need of permanent homes. All are friendly and ready to go to new homes over the coming weeks. Photo: 345D (7)
Grantham and District North Road Club’s race from Wetherby was won by club president Dave Gilbert, whose birds returned home first and second.
Race sponsor was Kesteven Skips.
Results: 1 D. Gilbert 1110.3, 2 D. Gilbert 1109.0, 3 J. Norris 1106.9, 4 D. Gilbert 1096.2, 5 J. Norris 1077.9, 6 D. Gilbert 1068.0, 7 J. Norris 1005.1, 8 D. Gilbert 968.6, 9 J. Norris 911.0, 10 D. Gilbert 825.8.
Grantham Tennis Club sent a contingent of players to contest a week-long tournament on the lush, green courts at Cromer.
Andrew Isaac played well, getting to the 18-and-under boys’ singles quarter-finals, losing to the second seed in a closely fought contest, 6-4 7-6. Richard Cragg also lost in the quarter-finals, going down to the third seed 6-4 6-4.
Joe Patton won his first round match against a higher ranked player in the 12-and-under singles before losing to a seed in the second round.
The men’s first team got a much needed win at the weekend against St James, with a comfortable 8-1 scoreline. The Grantham comprised James Drennan, Josh King, Richard Smart, Jon Quinn, Simon Cormer and Jonathan Cummins.
The ladies’ first team made it four wins out of four for the season against Bourne. The team currently sit top of the Lincolnshire League with three matches left. The team who defeated Bourne 7-2 were Lianne Tapson, Mell Bloodworth, Jackie Wilson, Charlotte Palul, Veronica Stevens and Kathrin Garment.
The men’s third team travelled to Wollaton in Division Three of the Nottinghamshire League. The team of Nigel Birch, Toby King, Andrew Isaac, Colin Walton, Martin Garrett and Josh King lost a very tight match 10-8.
The King’s School inter-house competition was held last week and was won by Foxe house, with Curtis finishing as runners-up. The competition included some Grantham Tennis Club players and some that were non-players.
l Anyone interested in playing tennis should contact Sarah on 07930 900979.
Grantham teenager Alan Szymanski, 15, sent in this stunning shot of the skies.
Alan is a pupil of Priory Ruskin Academy.
Have you taken any photographs recently that you are really proud of? Well, don’t keep them to yourself - share them with us and Journal readers in print and online!
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THURSDAY DOUBLES
Results (week 28): Lavender Hill Mob 7 Jetsetters 3, Giraffes 10 Kanada St 0, Smokey Mountain Duo 0 Cobblers 10, Old Codgers 10 Cool Runnings 0, Spare Parts 2 Revrite 8, New Venture 7 Last Resort 3.
Highs: female – HGS 149 Magdalene Leicester, HGH 200 Magdalene Leicester, HSS 364 Magdalene Leicester, HSH 534 Magdalene Leicester/Annette Irish; male – HGS 224 Graham Leicester, HGH 244 Graham Leicester, HSS 568 Steve Bilner, HSH 627 Ben Rollinson; team – HGS 390 Revrite, HGH 437 Old Codgers, HSS 1112 Revrite, HSH 1232 Revrite.
Results (week 29): Giraffes 7 Spare Parts 3, Last Resort 5 Old Codgers 5, Cool Runnings 7 Kanada St 3, Jetsetters 10 Smokey Mountain Duo 0, Cobblers 0 New Venture 10, Revrite 6 Lavender Hill Mob 4.
Highs: female – HGS 166 Natalie Tagg, HGH 204 Natalie Tagg, HSS 412 Natalie Tagg, HSH 539 Margret Smith; male – HGS 210 Gregg Ross, HGH 238 Graham Saville, HSS 582 Gregg Ross, HSH 645 Gregg Ross; team – HGS 346 Cool Runnings, HGH 419 New Venture, HSS 968 Cool Runnings, HSH 1172 Jetsetters.
Positions: 1 Revrite 191pt, 2 Smokey Mountain Duo 185, 3 Old Codgers 170, 4 Giraffes 159.5, 5 Last Resort 150.5, 6 Kanada St 149, 7 Cobblers 148.5pts, 8 Cool Runnings 139.5, 9 Lavender Hill Mob 136, 10 Jetsetters 132, 11 New Venture 98, 12 Spare Parts 81.
MARREN TILES TRIOS
Results (week 9): Team Bar 9 Magic Weasels 2, Team Powerplay 9 Grumpy Old Men 2, Crafty Foxes 3 9ers 8, Oddsods bye.
Highs: female – HGS 180 Julie Newman, HGH 225 Julie Newman, HSS 402 Julie Newman, HSH 537 Julie Newman; male – HGS 192 Graham Kettle, HGH 220 Graham Kettle, HSS 528 Gregg Ross, HSH 585 Gregg Ross; team – HGS 522 Team Bar, HGH 601 Team Bar, HSS 1518 Team Powerplay, HSH 1728 Team Powerplay.
Results (week 10): 9ers 0 Grumpy Old Men 11, Team Bar 4 Oddsods 7, Crafty Foxes 9 Magic Weasels 2, Team Powerplay bye.
Highs: female – HGS 183 Julie Newman, HGH 228 Julie Newman, HSS 483 Jackie Dickson, HSH 609 Jackie Dickson; male – HGS 223 Bill Stanley, HGH 251 Bill Stanley, HSS 587 Bill Stanley, HSH 671 Bill Stanley; team – HGS 539 Team Bar, HGH 632 Grumpy Old Men, HSS 1519 Grumpy Old Men, HSH 1837 Grumpy Old Men.
Positions: 1 Grumpy Old Men 59.5, 2 Team Bar 58.5, 3 Crafty Foxes 52, 4 Magic Weasels 48, 5 Team Powerplay 45, 6 9ers 36, 7 Oddsods 31.
The Arrows enjoyed an emphatic friendly victory over Central Midlands League outfit Newark Town on Saturday, running out 7-0 winners.
Prior to kick-off, there was an excellently observed minute’s applause for Danny Walsh, a regular supporter of the club, who died in tragic circumstances last week.
After a scrappy opening 10 minutes, Harrowby dominated the game with goals coming from a Dan Reidy brace, including a cheeky back heel, two sharply taken strikes from Craig Wilson, a Jack Whyley header and a good finish from a tight angle by Billy Gray.
l Earlier in the day, Harrowby’s skipper Simon Bolland (centre) was presented with training tops by Marshall Volvo of Grantham’s sales manager Geoff Wickes (left) and warranty manager Kevin Lilley.
l The Arrows were brought down to earth on Tuesday night at The Environcom when a very strong Lincoln United scored three goals without reply in each half.
Ruthless finishing and a tireless work ethic gave the visitors a comfortable victory although Harrowby stuck to their task and really worked hard in their final pre-season game.
Lincoln’s goals came from a Andy Hutchinson hat trick, Josh Bowden, Simon Mowbray and former Grantham Town favourite Gio Carchedi.
l Harrowby’s league campaign gets underway on Saturday with a home fixture against Irchester United.
Nottingham Forest Supporters’ Club (Grantham branch):
Forest are away to Blackburn Rovers on Saturday, August 10, kick-off 3pm.
Bookings are being taken for away games at Watford on Sunday, August 25, kick-off 1.15pm, and Wigan Athletic on Saturday, August 31, kick-off 3pm.
Due to roadworks, the home bus will leave Corby Glen at 12.45pm during August, picking up aat Harrowby Road and Asda only.
For details contact Bob Taylor on 01476 550242.
The current situation with the Grantham canal is indicative of a larger issue.
We know why the canal has turned out this way; lazy people too self-obsessed to be bothered to get rid of waste properly. It’s too much effort to care about things like other people and the environment when I can just focus on me.
The same can be applied with a lot of problems around Grantham. Lazy drivers parking along roads they shouldn’t, blocking traffic through town.
As always it’s up to the good to clear up after the bad.
Since the Journal first reported on just how poor the condition of the canal has got, there has been a huge response from the community as people step up to volunteer for the clean-up efforts.
South Kesteven District Council has claimed responsibility for the stretch of water and as much as they should work towards stopping fly tipping, they can only do so much.
It is, as they said last week, close to impossible to keep track of who is abusing the canal and nearly as difficult to properly clean.
Therefore it is up to us to remain vigilant and, where possible, change our habits for the better.
When SKDC steps in for their end of summer clean up after volunteers do their best to improve the site, everyone who cares about the appearance of Grantham needs to continue caring.
Otherwise when the weather is not so nice and the trip to the tip is even less appealing we are going to have the same problem very quickly and it’s the taxpayers who pay for the clean-up.
A couple will celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary this week, 66 years after they first met at a dance.
Eric and Ann Blakey of Denton Avenue, Grantham, first met at a dance in Bourne when Ann was 16 and Eric was 18.
They quickly learned they shared something in common - even if they refused to believe it at first.
Ann said: “We share the same birthday, which is a bit unique. We didn’t believe each other at first so had to show each other our ration books to prove it.”
The couple married six years later on a scorching hot August 8, 1953 at St Bartholomew’s in Ingoldsby - Ann’s home village.
But during this time they saw little of one another.
Eric completed two years’ National Service before signing on for another three which took him to Malaya.
He was demobbed in 1956 but was back with Ann less than a week before being recalled when the Suez Crisis began. Eric served another six months.
Ann said: “It’s not like today. You couldn’t just pick up the phone. We just had to write and that was it. There was not a lot you could do.”
But Eric has fond memories of the Army.
He said: “I enjoyed it. They ought to have all the young lads do it today when they get to 18. It was a good thing and teaches people respect and discipline.”
On leaving the Army Eric joined the police force but, after two years, found he could not live on the £8 per week wages to give up the job to work on a farm in Ingoldsby with Ann.
Ann said: “We enjoyed it. It was hard work but we were outdoors in the fresh air. I still love my gardening and being outside now.”
In 1960 Eric began working for Bristowes Tarvia - now Colas. He stayed there until 1974.
In 1970 the couple left Ingoldsby to move to Denton Avenue so their children would find it easier to get to school.
Ann said: “There were no buses in the country so it wasn’t fair on them. But I would go back to the country tomorrow.”
The couple have two children, Keith and Karen, and four grandchildren.
Keith followed his father and joined the police while grandson Sean followed his grandfather into the Army, joining the Queen’s Company of the Grenadier Guards.
He has completed three tours of Afghanistan.
Ann, 81, and Eric, 83, say the secret of a long and happy marriage is to work through your differences. Eric added: “These people who say they have gone 30 or 40 years and never had an argument are liars.”
Yes indeed, more Dozy Parkers are this week gracing the web pages of the Journal - it seems they will not learn!
A Grantham shopper, who asked to reamin anonymous, sent in this photo, which shows how the less-than-accurate parking skills of one can have a knock-on effect.
The Journal is determined to continue its quest to rid the town of Dozy Parkers! If you’re out and about and happen to spot the work of a Dozy Parker, take a photo and email it in to us with details of where and when it was taken. E-mail: comment@granthamjournal.co.uk
If you love wildlife, a bat walk through a Grantham park on Friday night will be right up your street.
It is a guided walk around Wyndham Park with detectors to discover which species of bat are living in Grantham.
Those interested in joining the walk should meet in the car park at just before 9pm.
Places are limited so it is advised to call Elizabeth Bowskill to book on 07840 240854.
Friendly
Loughborough Dynamo 2
Grantham Town 2
Grantham certainly got the more physical work out that joint managers Gary Sucharewycz and Ian Robinson were expecting against Loughborough Dynamo.
After watching their side hauled back from a comfortable two-goal lead, the game deteriorated as some bad tackles flew in and referee Mr Parker lost control of the game to such an extent that he blew the final whistle almost five minutes early.
A quiet opening 10 minutes from Grantham saw Loughborough’s Matt Langham and Nathan Kelly cause problems for the Gingerbreads. Grantham soon woke up, however and began to dominate the game.
After a quarter of an hour, Massiah McDonald played a lovely through ball for Romaine Graham. Graham brought a good save from Loughborough goalkeeper Laurie Pearson. Two minutes later, McDonald gave Grantham the lead.
Mr Parker gave Grantham a free kick for handball which was clearly committed inside the penalty area. Nathan Watson laid the ball off to McDonald and, with the help of a deflection, the Grantham striker opened the scoring.
The second goal for Grantham came on 27 minutes. Watson and McDonald combined again to create the chance. Watson played a through-ball that put McDonald clear of the Loughborough defence. He scored his second of the game with a cool finish, sliding the ball past Pearson.
With a two-goal lead, Grantham seemed to take their foot off the gas and allowed Loughborough back into the game. Dean Gent got to the ball first to set up Langham, but Jake Turner was equal to his effort. Two goals in two minutes from former Gingerbread Rob Norris levelled the game before half time.
Norris got his first on 37 minutes. A poor pass from Hawes gave the ball away on the halfway line. Tyrone Kirk played in Kris Nurse who squared the ball for Norris. His shot took a deflection as it beat Turner.
Loughborough’s second goal was a clean strike from Norris after Grantham failed to clear a loose ball.
Just before half time, Norris could have had a hat trick. He got free in the centre again but this time fired over the crossbar.
The first quarter of an hour of the second half was dominated by substitutions and cards from Mr Parker. Some rash challenges saw tempers flare and the referee struggled to keep the game under control.
In between all the stoppages, Grantham created a couple of good chances. A fine move on the right led to Graham forcing Pearson into a good save. Jamie McGhee then beat two men, but his fierce shot was tipped on to the crossbar by the Loughborough stopper.
In the last 20 minutes of the game, either side could have got a third goal. Dan Haystead made a great point blank save to keep out a header from Martin Bowles while, at the other end, Graham fed Karl Demidh but he fired just over.
Demidh continued to look dangerous and should have had a third goal for Grantham 10 minutes from time. McDonald and McGhee worked together well to create the chance, but Demidh screwed his shot wide of the post.
Dynamo’s Kahil Mann-Kler ensured a draw late in the game, making a fine save from McDonald’s volley.
Grantham Town: Turner (Haystead, 45), Keane, Ridley, Meikle (Brown, 62), Hawes (Purcicoe, 52), Lewis, Watson (McGhee, 52), Nwadike, McDonald (Motson, 85), Graham, Demidh. Sub not used: Humphries.
Sick and tired of side-stepping piles of dog excrement, two mothers have launched a petition to show the district council that residents want more to be done.
Jackie Smith, 37, and Emma Stockdale, 30, both live in Shaw Road, Grantham, and it is this area and up to a nearby primary school which they say is more often than not covered in dog mess.
The state of the pavements has been a hot topic at the school gates of West Grantham Academy Spitalgate for some time, said Jackie and Emma. In fact, school staff have joined in the fight, by helping to create the petition and encouraging signatures.
Jackie said: “We walk to school every morning and the amount of mess outside fencing towards the school gates is awful.
“We‘re always saying to the kids ‘mind where you’re going’ and telling them not to stand in it. You get fed up with it.”
Emma added: “We’ve known children step in it and take it into the school.”
Dozens of signatures were gained at the school, with Jackie and Emma going on to knock on doors in the Shaw Road area of the Earlesfield estate to gather more. They have 184 signatures in total, and handed in the petition to South Kesteven District Council this week.
Although they agree that dog owners should be picking up after their animals, the friends believe that SKDC should be doing more, such as putting up signs warning of fines and installing bins for poop bags.
SKDC’s head of environmental services Mike Butler said the council has received no complaints of dog fouling in the Shaw Road area, adding that the environmental health team will visit the estate and “take appropriate action”.
He added: “As a responsible dog owner or walker, it is your responsibility to keep your dog under control whilst in a public place and to clean up after it.
“Dog faeces is not a pleasant sight and can lead to the spread of disease and can even cause blindness in children.
“A fixed penalty notice of £75 can be issued, under the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005, to anyone found letting a dog, under their control, foul in a public place and not clean up after it.”
Free dog waste bags are available at the customer service centre in Abbey Gardens, Grantham.
A Grantham man is wanted by police for recall to prison.
Lincolnshire Police is appealing for information on the whereabouts of Lee James Sentence, formerly of Dysart Road in Grantham.
The 35-year-old is wanted for recall to prison due his licence being revoked.
Anyone with any information on his whereabouts is asked to call Lincolnshire Police via the non emergency 101 number, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
As many readers will no doubt be aware, this summer sees a range of road improvements going on in Grantham: junctions widened; extra lane space; bridges repaired and roads resurfaced.
Obviously it is impossible to work on our already congested roads without creating extra traffic jams but the school holidays provide the best opportunity to get the work done.
The reasoning is simple - we rely on our road network for everything from public transport through to deliveries and I strongly believe that improving and maintaining our road network is the most important role Lincolnshire County Council has to fulfil.
When I was first elected as a councillor in 2009 it was against a backdrop of under investment and stifling economic conditions. Here we are some four years later and significant amounts of investment have been delivered. The Market Place and Wide Westgate improvements and very shortly the huge superfast broadband rollout.
So what next for Grantham? What does our town need government to do to bolster the economy and the quality of life?
Firstly the bypass; Grantham has waited far too long for the A52 to be taken out of the town. Other parts of Lincolnshire have seen their bypasses delivered while Grantham has endured the menace of a major east-west road, the A52, through our town centre.
The Conservative-led county council have committed to delivering the road and as portfolio holder for highways it is my number one priority for Lincolnshire. I want to see the road construction underway within three years and there is no reason why it can’t happen.
Secondly we have to address the issue of car usage. The vocal green lobby will tell you the era of the car is over; well to be frank it may be in west London but here in rural Lincolnshire we rely on cars more than ever.
Local government has to stop using the car as a funding stream and instead see it as a driver for the economy. A simple start is free parking. Rather than generating millions in profit for council coffers we have to see costs reduced.
Why do so many large stores offer free parking? Because it brings in the shoppers. Rather than PR exercises for the few, why not free parking for the many?
A pharmacy in Grantham has unveiled its new look after £80,000 was spent transforming it into a ‘centre for healthy living’.
Barrowby Gate Pharmacy, a Lincolnshire Co-op, has undergone a complete refurbishment.
More space has been given over to a private consultation room, an information area and seating. There is also a poster and leaflet display featuring advice on healthy diets, weight management and healthy lifestyles.
Pharmacist Christina Jones said: “Introducing the ‘Healthy Living’ concept has made the pharmacy hugely different. It is much lighter and brighter and more open.
“It has been modernised a lot too, there’s more room and the shelves are easier to reach which gives staff a better environment to work in.
“We’ve had lots of positive comments from our customers including a few ‘wows!’.”
A number of internal walls have been removed and all of the original fittings have been replaced, to create an improved facility and a better working environment for staff.
Private consultation facilities enable a wide range of services to be provided, such as checks which can indicate the risks of pending health problems.
The pharmacy offers free tests for blood pressure, blood glucose and body mass index.
South Notts League
Division A
Ellerslie 225-7
Belvoir 146
Having stood firm for 32 balls, Matt Irvine followed a Charlie Shreck ball to leg and edged to Ellerslie’s captain and keeper John Wakeling, giving the visitors a deserved 79-run victory.
Earlier, Ellerslie had knocked up 225-7 with Wakeling top-scoring on 45 out of a first wicket partnership of 87 with Eddie Somekh (31). These two had been going along at four per over but the run rate decreased with the fall of three wickets for two runs. Two of these went to Belvoir’s Lewis Dann (2-62).
Kane Wilson (43) and Charlie Shreck pulled the game back Ellerslie’s way before Tony Wade bowled Shreck. Pete Vladev (25no) played with perfect counterpoint to Kane’s more robust hitting, and then Matt Footitt’s (37 from 23 balls) all-out attack.
Belvoir’s bowling suffered from this late 20/20 surge but toiled manfully to the end with Lyndon James finishing on 2-50. The fielding was highlighted by a wonderful low catch at short cover by Tom Neville, and another equally good at deep mid-wicket to Olly Clayfield.
When Belvoir batted, they lost wickets steadily to the zip and movement of Tariq Mahmood’s quick bowling. Ryan Lewis was looking good until undone by Shreck (3-21) and Chas Hubbard’s obdurate 23 came to an end at the hands of Pete Vladev.
Skipper Clayfield played a couple of typically elegant shots but was snaffled by a superb low catch to Shreck at slip. Respectability was restored to Belvoir’s score through an eighth wicket partnership of 42 from Lewis Dann and Tony Wade. The latter’s 30 featured five fours from his first nine deliveries, thwacked to all points of the compass. But, back came Mahmood to complete his 5-30 and all but wrap things up for Ellerslie.
South Lincs & Border League
Premier Division
Grantham 193-7
Welby 69
Grantham made the short trip to Welby hoping to make it a season double.
Winning the toss, Grantham decided to bat and in doing so lost a couple of early wickets but, thanks to a fine batting display from Stewart Mudie (49) and Matt Wing (20), got back on course.
A good score was on the card with some fine hitting from Peter Abraham (38) and Ady Wing (19no) getting Grantham to 193-7. Welby’s bowlers stuck to their task well with D.Curran (4-34) and M. Orrey (2-48) the pick of their bowlers.
In reply, Welby would have hoped for a solid start but this never materialised thanks to an excellent bowling display by Samuel Peters who ripped through the Welby batting order, taking seven wickets for only 23 runs in his 12 over spell. He was well supported by Adam Parker who took 2-13.
That just left Ady Wing to take the final wicket to give Grantham an emphatic 124 run victory.
Grantham & Melton Association
Division One
Empingham 205-6
Buckminster 199-5
Buckminster suffered their first defeat of the season in a rain-reduced game at second placed Empingham.
Bucky decided to bowl first but were held up by the home side’s opener Coburn who made 98 before being ran out. Jack Berry took 2-45 as the league leaders were left to chase more than seven an over.
Despite all the batsmen reaching double figures, no-one was able to make a match winning contribution. Andrew Murdoch top scored with 47, with Berry making 33, Dave Allen 33 and Jonny Murdoch 26.
Division Two
On a cloudy wet day, Grantham’s decision to bat first was fully justified when they declared on 259-8.
Runs came in the form of 118 for C. Payne, who in the spirit of cricket gave some of the other Grantham batsmen a chance by retiring, and P. Abraham 55no. Pick of the Whissendine bowling was K. Vickers’ 3-47 off 10 overs.
In reply, Whissendine got off to a good start and reached 74-0 in the 13th over. However, cue a superb piece of fielding from Rory Johnson ran out B. Edwards (31), and from there onwards the Whissendine wickets to continue to fall at regular intervals.
Again, Grantham’s prowess in the field showed as eight of the Whissendine wickets were taken by fielders. N. Stevenson and D. Ashley both took 3-28 of their 10 over spells, enabling Grantham to wrap up the game before the light failed.
A motorist is lucky to be alive after a rock thrown from a footbridge over the A1 caused only a dent on his car roof.
A notice describing the incident has been placed on a board in Great Ponton, which describes the driver as being “traumatised” by what happened and goes on to say: “The outcome could have been very different and perhaps fatal.”
The culprit is believed to be a boy aged 12 to 14 years old. It happened at around 6pm on Friday.
Information to police on 101.