going out this week
IF you are not yet feeling festive, a ramble around Belton Park followed by a Christmas lunch might be just what you need.Richard Shores, the longest serving member of staff at Belton House, will lead...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: A1 closed after crash near Grantham
A LORRY has overturned on the A1 south of Grantham, causing serious delays on the motorway.The A1 is now closed with queueing traffic between the A607 junction in Grantham and the A151 junction in...
View ArticleBlack pepper gingerbread
INGREDIENTS: 4oz/113g self-raising flour sieved, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, a pinch of ground cloves, a good grating of nutmeg, half teaspoon bicarbonate of soda, 1 large...
View ArticleCommunity Leaders’ Corner: Rotary Swimarathon - THE community event
THE two Rotary Clubs in Grantham are known for their activities on both a local and international basis but on the local scene none more so than the Rotary Swimarathon.The event involves the whole...
View ArticleMajor repairs planned for iconic St Wulfram’s spire
MAJOR repairs are being planned to the iconic spire of St Wulfram’s Church in Grantham.The spire, the town’s most famous landmark, is one of the tallest in the country at 277 feet, and is also regarded...
View ArticleChristmas presents donated to Salvation Army
CUSTOMERS at Superdrug in Grantham donated presents for the Salvation Army’s Christmas toy drive.Major Marta Agar of the Salvation Army in Grantham said: “There has been a lot donated which will be...
View ArticleFoodbank support was absolutely brilliant
Grantham Foodbank would like to thank the management and staff of Asda Supermarket in Grantham for their wonderful support, and their customers for their generous donations of food and cash when we...
View ArticleThanks to motorist for stopping to help us out
A VERY special thank you to the lady with three small children, who stopped her vehicle in awful weather conditions to help when my car broke down on the Hougham Road.BETTY AND GRANDAUGHTER, EMILYOasby...
View ArticleLudicrous idea to punish the striking teachers
WITH regards to the two correspondents in a recent Journal concerning Kesteven and Grantham Girls School. I would like to reply to say that my granddaughter attended this school, and the teaching and...
View ArticleThanks for providing a great Christmas lunch
WE WOULD like to say a big thank you to Fiona and staff at The Priory, for all of the hard work, commitment and talent that went in to producing a really lovely Christmas meal.Well done everyone...
View ArticleI want to boo at our poor Christmas lights display
I SEE the panto season has arrived in Grantham again.Due to the dull, drab, pathetic lack of Christmas lights, people who travel along Grantham’s Wharf Road and London Road must laugh at them at...
View ArticlePriory Ruskin Academy provided Christmas joy
I AM writing on behalf of the Wednesday Walkers, who use the Priory Ruskin Academy as a start and finish point each week. We would like to thank the Priory Ruskin staff and pupils for the fantastic...
View ArticleA huge thank you from all of us at St John’s Church
ON behalf of the congregation of St John’s Church, Spitalgate, I would like to say a big thank you to all who supported our table-top sale on Saturday, December 3. With your help we raised £322 towards...
View ArticleGrantham Hospital staff are a credit to the town
ON Monday, November 7 I underwent open surgery for the removal of my gall bladder and was then placed in Ward 5 at Grantham Hospital.I am writing to express my sincere gratitude to all concerned. From...
View ArticleI want ALL my tips to go to the hard workers
Dining out on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve is justly expensive because it entails ‘those who serve’ in unsocial hours of labour, for which they should receive an appropriate reward.We accept this...
View ArticleSupport petition to keep Harrier jets
READERS, please sign the petition to the Prime Minister to stop the sale of the mothballed Harrier jump jets. To leave comments go to: www.petition.co.uk/harrierjet/We now hear the RAF’s Typhoon jets...
View ArticleCharity grateful for all of your support
THANK you to all who supported South Lincs Mind, with gifts and donations on November 24. The sum raised was £651.55.MARGARET BURWELL AND VAL GREENVolunteers, SLM
View ArticleHospital care was totally faultless
I HAVE just spent 12 days in Ward 2 at Grantham Hospital and would like to thank the staff for all their care, nothing was too much trouble. I could not fault them.STAN BIRCHFifth Avenue, Grantham
View ArticleTrams simply aren’t the answer to traffic jams
HAVING been a schoolboy in the Isle of Man many years ago, I can understand Richard Shears’ enthusiasm for trams (Journal, December 16), but despite his welcome, positive motivation, I seriously doubt...
View ArticleFestive fun benefits worthy charities
WE would like to thank all our family and friends for once again making our charity Christmas party a success. We raised £470 and cheques have been sent to Lincolnshire Air Ambulance and CLIC...
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