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Big cash boost for allotments in Spilsby

Interest in allotments is expected to grow in Spilsby following a £9,180 Lottery grant to upgrade the facilities. Spilsby Town Council has been awarded the cash for the 33 Hundleby Road allotments by the 'Awards for All' fund.

Source: Skegness Standard

Residents Without Water After Mains Burst

Some residents in the Spilsby area are without water or very low pressure this morning after an overnight water mains burst. In a statement on their website, Anglia Water stated:

Dead Man's Penny to return home to Spilsby

The Great War Memorial Plaque of a young soldier from Spilsby who died at Ypres in 1915 will return 'home' this Saturday (20th October). The commemoration by David Morris MP and Victoria Atkins MP will take place at the war memorial outside St James Church Spilsby​ at 10:00am, before it is presented to Franklin Hall where it will be on permanent display. All are welcome to attend the war memorial c...

Barclays Bank Branch In Spilsby Set To Close

Barclays Bank have announced proposals to close their Spilsby branch later this year. The branch, on High Street in the town, is set to close on 23rd of November 2018 after the bank reported a 9% drop in counter transactions carried out in the past 24 months.

Film Night Cancelled Due To Weather

Saturday's showing of the classic film "The Third Man" is cancelled due to the weather. The film, starring Orson Welles, was due to be shown at The Franklin Hall on Saturday 3rd March at 7pm, as part of the Spilsby Community Led Plan's Film Night.  However, after consultation with the providers the organisers have taken the decision to cancel the showing.