TABLE TENNIS: Double School Games gold for Grantham College student Leete
Grantham College student Matt Leete was a double gold medallist at the School Games last week.Matt helped the Midlands boys’ team to win the team title for the third year in succession, before sweeping...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Shops village plan could shut town
Well my two first thoughts when I saw the Grantham Journal headline “£100 million shopping village”, were these.1) Good. Now they will be able to shut the redundant High Street down and make both sides...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Time for letter writing is over
The pouring rain last Saturday made no difference. Thousands of us marched through the streets of Grantham anyway, defiantly protesting against United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust’s outrageous...
View ArticleFOOTBALL: Honours even in Colsterworth derby
Arion Grantham & District Sunday LeagueDivision OneAFC Colsterworth 2Colsterworth United 2The opening league fixtures brought about a Colsterworth derby with both sides looking to start the...
View ArticlePlenty of talent showcased at Barkston produce show
Edible goodies, floral delights and edgy art filled Barkston and Syston Village Hall in August for the popular Annual Produce and Craft Show. More than 50 entrants from Barkston, Belton, Honington,...
View ArticleGrantham Journal Big Interview: Bookshop gives away remarkable £25,000 in 10...
Community Books was set up in November 2006 – and in that time it has donated almost £25,000 to local good causes.The wonderful work of its manager, Nean Asher, and nine volunteers led it to win the...
View ArticleTRIATHLON: Belvoir Tri Club members enjoy busy weekend of racing
Brave Belvoir Tri Club members Catherine Davies and Louise Cann embarked on a very challenging, cold swim on a wet Saturday morning, with water temperature of just 16 degrees.The Big Chill Swim was...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Hospital parking fees are a tax
I was one of those who attended the rally protesting at the closure of the A&E Department of Grantham Hospital and well done to all the others who turned up. I did note that not many who might have...
View ArticleCRICKET: Duchess of Rutland XI triumph over MCC at Knipton
The Duchess of Rutland XI took on the MCC in their annual cricket match in support of the Belvoir Cricket and Countryside Trust.The game, in the wonderful surroundings of Belvoir Cricket Club at...
View ArticleFormer barmaid takes over Hunters Bar in Grantham
A former barmaid who worked her way up to bar manager, is now the owner of the much-loved establishment she spent her days pouring pints in. Tracie Morton is now the proud owner of the popular Hunters...
View ArticleWALKING FOOTBALL: Long Bennington are crowned county champions
Long Bennington have been crowned Lincolnshire’s FA first ever Walking Football County Champions.Competing against teams from Lincoln, Gainsborough and Scunthorpe United, amongst others, Bennington won...
View ArticleGrantham Journal Memory Lane: Irene won six Paralympics gold medals
The Paralympic Games started in Rio this week to much fanfare, but Grantham man Christopher Simpson has brought in these pictures of his foster mother, Irene Hotchin, who he says received little...
View ArticleLong Clawson salutes its war heroes
About 100 people gathered on The Sands in Long Clawson on Saturday to dedicate and unveil a new war memorial.Long Clawson has never had a war memorial before, although rolls of honour and wall plaques...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Blame A&E crisis on Government
Following the excellent demonstration against the downgrading of A&E services on Saturday, it was disheartening to hear Nick Boles argue that this is a ‘non-political event’. Nothing could be...
View ArticleRoad safety plea to Stop for Lollipop
With youngsters heading back to school this week, the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership has launched a campaign urging drivers to ‘Stop for the Lollipop’.The partnership says it is an increasing...
View ArticleSOUTH LINCS AND BORDER LEAGUES: Round-up
Another rained off weekend put paid to Sleaford 2nds’ challenge for the South Lincolnshire & Border League championship, leaving Spalding with an unassailable 21-point lead at the top of the...
View ArticleLINCS ECB PREMIER: Round-up
For the third week in succession, the weather wiped out the Readers Lincolnshire ECB Premier League programme, denying clubs desperate for points the opportunity to improve their positions in the...
View ArticleTeacher marks 25 years at Grantham College
Grantham College tutor Pauline Bacon has clocked up 25 years as a teacher there.She teaches British Sign Language to students and also to service personnel at RAF bases in the region.Pauline, who began...
View ArticleIn pictures: Heritage Open Days bring Grantham history into view
The public was given a interesting view behind the scenes in Grantham this weekend when Heritage Open days were held.The town took part in the national event which allows people to explore local...
View ArticleHorses help to support people with dementia
People with dementia are being supported at special sessions with horses in a field at Oasby.A quiet reflections group was held for individuals to enjoy the peaceful outdoor setting, meet a group of...
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