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…
Grantham King’s boy selected from county’s forces to be Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire’s cadet
By graham.newton@granthamjournal.co.uk (Graham Newton) A pupil from King’s School in Grantham has been chosen from the region’s cadet forces to join the Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire on ceremonial duties. Sam Davie was selected for the role after the…
Long Bennington Rotary Club announces official date for festive light switch on
By katie.green@iliffepublishing.co.uk (Katie Green) Christmas is just around the corner as the official date has been announced for the turning on of the Christmas lights in Long Bennington. The Long Bennington Rotary Club announced on Facebook that th…
Lincolnshire Fire Aid puts spectacular bonfire and fireworks display on in Grantham
By graham.newton@granthamjournal.co.uk (Graham Newton) A spectacular fireworks and bonfire display returned to Gonerby this weekend. The event, put on by Lincolnshire Fire Aid, wowed a large crowd at Belton Lane, Gonerby. The event raises thousands of …
‘Through greater awareness we can better support those with Down syndrome’, writes Grantham MP Gareth Davies
Column by Gareth Davies, MP for Grantham and Stamford Throughout my time so far as a Member of Parliament, I have been fortunate to meet people from across our community, hear their concerns and follow their campaigns. Last week, it was a privilege to …
Singsation heading to South Kesteven secondary schools in 2023
By katie.green@iliffepublishing.co.uk (Katie Green) A series of interactive concerts is heading to secondary schools across South Kesteven and the Lincolnshire area. Hayley Sanderson, a lead vocalist from Strictly Come Dancing, and her band of professi…
Hardy souls rewarded with fish at Ancaster’s Woodland Waters
By john.burgess@granthamjournal.co.uk (John Burgess) Local fisheries have seen less footfall over recent weeks, especially during persistent wet spells, but those hardy souls who have ventured out have enjoyed great sport. Andy Griffiths is one such an…
Colsterworth Women’s Institute and parish council unveil bench to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II
By matthew.taylor@granthamjournal.co.uk (Matthew Taylor) A commemorative bench to celebrate the Jubilee has been installed in a village. The bench has been installed in Old Post Lane, Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth, by Colsterworth’s Women’s Institute and…
RAF Officer Cadets graduate in ceremony held at RAF Cranwell
By katie.green@iliffepublishing.co.uk (Katie Green) Officer cadets from the RAF Officer Training academy graduated this week. The King’s Squadron was honoured in a ceremony at RAF College Cranwell on Thursday, November 3. Air Vice-Marshal Khamis Hammad…
Christmas ice skating set to launch at Belvoir Castle’s Engine Yard
By matthew.taylor@granthamjournal.co.uk (Matthew Taylor) A venue is set to host festive ice skating for the first time over the Christmas period. An outdoor rink in front of Vale House in the Belvoir Castle grounds will be surrounded with Christmas tre…