GRANTHAM NEWS
Nominations now open for NHS Team LPFT Values Awards
Last year’s winners The NHS Trust that provides mental health, dementia, learning disability and autism services to the people of Lincolnshire would like to invite you to nominate staff and volunteers as part of its…
Pick you own flowers near Grantham returns
The Picking Patch is reopened for the 2024 season on Wednesday 27th March 🎉 you can find them just off the A151 just outside Corby Glen, and can be found on Google Maps and if…
Sky’s the limit to support local hospitals charity
The charity that supports hospitals in Lincolnshire is looking for fundraisers to take the plunge. Do you fancy taking a big leap to help support patients and staff at Lincoln, Boston and Grantham hospitals? United…
Anglian Water sewage spills almost doubled last year
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Deadline for candidates to stand for election to the new Grantham parish council
Candidates for upcoming parish council election for Grantham must act now to be on the ballot paper. Completed nomination papers must be submitted before 4pm on Friday 5th April. This is an opportunity for people…
Concern over plans for Caravan and Motorhome Club site near Belvoir Castle
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WHAT’S ON
Summer Tournament for young footballers
GRANTHAM TOWN FC 2024 SUMMER TOURNAMENT Come and get involved with a Summer Sixes tournament…
HRCA to celebrate 55th anniversary by opening its doors to non-members
The Hornby Railway Collectors Association (HRCA) was formed in 1969 and in 2024,celebrates its 55…
Don’t miss this year’s Duck Race and Easter Egg Hunt
This Easter Saturday sees the annual Rotary Club of Grantham Kesteven River Witham Duck Race…
Harlaxton Manor open for family Easter events
Harlaxton Manor is welcoming guests for a series of family days out later this month…
Bereavement Notices
Robert Bell
Robert Bell sadly passed away at home on the 27th February 2024 aged 67 years. Robert ran the Pink Concrete firm successfully for many years, he will be…
Roy William Jones
Roy William Jones sadly passed away at Newton House Nursing Home in Grantham on the 27th of February 2024 aged 94 years. He will be greatly missed by…
Lee Fletcher
Lee Fletcher passed after a long battle bravely fought, surrounded by his loving family on 13th March 2024, aged 69 years. Dearly loved partner to Cheryl, Loving dad…
GRANTHAM PAST
GRANTHAM NATTERS
Dog walking’s becoming a dangerous pastime!
Val says… On Sunday my Granddaughter and her friend took my labrador to Wyndham park for a walk She was…
Pensioners struggling with the rising cost of driving as car insurance shoots up 43%
New data has revealed the UK regions with the highest car insurance premiums for older drivers aged over 65 –…
Are modern cars making us bad drivers?
Two Thirds Risk Over-reliance on Automated Car Tech New data shows that 66% of drivers have automated technology as standard…
Pensioners getting a raw deal
Brian says… Can someone explain to me why the new basic state pension amounts to about £12.5k a year and…
GRANTHAM HALL OF FAME
Ogilvy, James – was page to King George VI
James Donald Diarmid Ogilvy (1934 – 2004) Hon. James Donald Diarmid Ogilvy was born in…
Walls, Barry – Versatile circus performer and master of disguise
Barry Walls (1937 – 2006) Barry Walls was one of the most intriguing and versatile…
Harper, Roy – Top musician lived near Grantham
Roy Harper (b1941) English singer/songwriter/guitarist, Roy Harper, moved to Folkingham in 1987. He bought No.…
Bee, Norman – Mayor died in office
Norman Bee (1912-1971) Councillor Norman Bee was born in Victoria Street, and was educated at…