Farewell to Sue as she resigns from Grantham’s Meres
A popular figure at The Meres Leisure Centre in Grantham is hanging up her swimming costume and lycra shorts.Sue Harris, swimschool principal and keep-fit instructor, is resigning after more than 20...
View ArticlePrimary school league table success for schools in the Grantham area
Several schools in the Grantham area have done well in primary school league table published on Thursday.In Lincolnshire, St Mary’s in Grantham, Marston Thorold, Ancaster, Billingborough, Brant...
View ArticleGOLF: Belton Woods members raise money to save lives
BELTON WOODSBelton Woods members have contributed more than £1,100 to purchase a defibrillator for the club.Last year’s captain Paul Potts, whose charity raised the funds, is pictured taking possession...
View ArticleChairman of SKDC takes a tour of Grantham’s Royal Mail sorting office
Does this photo look familiar? It may be because Councillor Ray Wootten featured on the website just this morning having visited the Royal Mail sorting office and now Councillor David Nalson is at it...
View Article‘Radical’ changes to medical care will affect Grantham Hospital
A single A&E department which serves the whole of Lincolnshire could become a reality as major health and social care providers conjure up a new ‘model of care’.A blueprint presented to county...
View ArticleFeature: What to watch this Christmas
Everyone loves a good film on the telly at Christmas, but thanks to streamed subscription services and the like we don’t have to wait for TV executives to schedule a cracking Christmas film for...
View ArticlePlans for modern Islamic centre in Grantham
An Islamic centre will be built in Grantham if plans submitted to the planning authority are approved.The Grantham Muslim Community Association (GMCA) wants to build the centre in Mowbeck Way, off...
View ArticleGiselle comes to the Reel Cinema screen
The Reel Cinema will be showing live screenings of theatre, ballet and opera events from around the country over the next few months.The Royal Ballet will be the first to entertain Grantham viewers as...
View ArticleFour girls bring their harps to festive gig
Fans of classical music will not want to miss the performance of four harpists trained by the Royal College of Musicians.4 Girls 4 Harps, including Grantham musician Helen Winter, have been playing...
View ArticleLocal musician’s flute ensemble to play in town
Locally born Carla Rees and her Rarescale flute ensemble will play in Grantham on January 15.Carla is an expert on the alto and bass flutes. She has performed at festivals and recitals...
View ArticleNativity: Osbournby Primary School
These pupils at Osbournby Primary School held the attention of pre-school youngsters and classmates who were in the audience for their Christmas show.The Disgruntled Snowman was performed by Key Stage...
View ArticleNativity: Corby Glen Primary School
These are just some of the pupils at Corby Glen Primary School who were invoved in three Christmas shows staged for an audience of parents.All pupils in the school had the chance to shine in their age...
View ArticleTop 10 league position beckons says Grantham Town boss
Grantham Town joint manager Gary Sucharewycz says the Gingerbreads are only a couple of results shy of establishing mid-table solidity.Despite Town not having won a game since the beginning of...
View ArticleNativity: Ingoldsby Primary School
Every pupil had a part to play in Christmas shows at Ingoldsby Primary School.Youngsters in the Reception , year one and year two classes performed The Sleepy Shepherd.Older pupils in years Three to...
View ArticleNativity: Belton Lane Primary School
Pupils and staff worked hard to stage their Christmas shows at Belton lane Primary School.All their efforts were worthwhile, though, as packed audiences were enthralled by two lovely shows which...
View ArticleNativity: Long Bennington Primary School
A Wriggly Nativity was the intriguing title of a Christmas show performed by these reception year children. They are pupils of Long Bennington Primary School.
View ArticleNativity: Huntingtower Primary School
A Christmas play at Huntingtower School had a wild west theme.Prickly Hay was performed on two days for large audiences of family and friends.One of the shows was seen by the mayor, Councillor Frank...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Thanks to all involved in the Grantham is Great Awards
I would like to thank the Journal and sponsors of the Grantham is Great awards held recently. I was nominated for and won the Best Volunteer category for my work behind the scenes at Barkston and...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: What are the council’s real concerns over free parking?
After reading the many letters in the Journal about MP Nick Boles’ proposed free car parking in Grantham, and in particular Brian Bruce’s letter listing the parking charges for Grantham and other local...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: People will pay to access quality shops
It appears that every time Mr Boles opens his mouth, he puts his foot in it. The man lives in another world and is not sensitive to people’s issues, but only for his own political ladder climbing.Just...
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