By katie.green@iliffepublishing.co.uk (Katie Green) A children’s literacy charity is appealing for volunteers in Grantham and surrounding Lincolnshire. Schoolreaders, a charity that match volunteers to UK primary schools where they give one-to-one supp…
Grantham woman pens Remembrance Day poem to remind us of the battles fought
By matthew.taylor@granthamjournal.co.uk (Matthew Taylor) A woman has written a poem to mark Remembrance Day to honour the fallen. Carolyn Brocklebank, of Grantham, wrote the piece, entitled ‘Homeward Bound’ as a sign of remembrance. She penned the poem…
Circus Starlight academy founded during lockdown in Leadenham to host two Christmas shows
By matthew.taylor@granthamjournal.co.uk (Matthew Taylor) A circus academy formed during lockdown after its founder came home from Australia is set to host two festive shows. Circus Starlight, established by Nikkiita Mclusky, will put on two shows in De…
‘I will continue to do my best for the ward during challenging times’ says Grantham councillor Lee Steptoe
Mounting issues on the Earlesfield estate is among the topics touched on by Labour district councillor Lee Steptoe in this month’s column. He writes: Another monthly column, another Tory PM and lurch in policy, taking us from unfunded tax cuts to a ret…
Vegetation cleared by Lincolnshire County Council on Grantham A52 roundabout to improve visibility
By matthew.taylor@granthamjournal.co.uk (Matthew Taylor) Plants have been trimmed on a roundabout to aid visibility for motorists and pedestrians. The roundabout that links Barrowby Road, Pennine Way and Barrowby Gate has undergone tree works to improv…
Long-standing butchers based in Grantham and Barrowby set to close after 68 years
By matthew.taylor@granthamjournal.co.uk (Matthew Taylor) A long-standing butchers business is set to close its doors after 68 years of service. G. Skinner & Sons, a butchers based in Barrowby and Grantham, will close its Barrowby store tomorrow (Novemb…
Grantham Running Club face Lincs Cross Country League opener
By john.burgess@granthamjournal.co.uk (John Burgess) Ten members of Grantham Running Club took part in the first round of this year’s Lincolnshire Cross Country League last Sunday. The event was hosted by Grantham Athletic Club at Madges Farm, Stroxton…
Long Bennington couple launch natural skincare brand BotaniVie first conceived in the French Alps
By katie.green@iliffepublishing.co.uk (Katie Green) A couple who live in Long Bennington officially launched their natural skincare brand based on their shared love for nature. Samantha Eakin, 36, and her husband Brendan, 37, established BotaniVie in O…
Ancaster Co-op store donates over £5,000 to local causes
By katie.green@iliffepublishing.co.uk (Katie Green) A Co-op store has raised over £5,000 to support local causes. The Co-op store in Ancaster raised £5,377.48 and representatives from organisations the money will be supporting, including Ancaster Playi…
Lincolnshire Fire Aid team thanks Grantham people for their support following bonfire and fireworks display
By matthew.taylor@granthamjournal.co.uk (Matthew Taylor) The organisers of a bonfire and fireworks display have thanked people for their support after another successful event. The event, put on by Lincolnshire Fire Aid, took place at Belton Lane, Gone…