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Packed programme for family fun day at Stamford Festival

Plans are shaping up for an action-packed family fun day which will form part of this summer’s Stamford  Festival.

Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research Fund holds local meeting

The Spalding and Bourne branch of the Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research Fund is holding its annual general meeting on Wednesday next week at 7.30pm.

The gated path at the end of Welland Mews

Residents in fight to reopen footpath on railway land

Walkers campaigning for a footpath across railway land to be reopened have put their case forward at a public inquiry.

Lark Energy plans solar farm to generate power for cement works

An energy company has submitted a planning application to build a new solar farm to generate electricity for cement works.

Cliff Shepherd, who will be 100 on July 2, was guest of honour at the legion outing to RAF Wittering

Group enjoys special visit from air force veteran Cliff Shepherd to Harrier display

An air force veteran was guest of honour at a visit by 40 members of Barnack and District Royal British Legion to the Harrier Heritage Centre at RAF Wittering.

Community News

See gardens and art at Hambleton

Gardening enthusiasts and art lovers will be out in force for the Hambleton Open Gardens and Art Exhibition which takes place on Bank Holiday Monday.

Bourne Town Council backs residents’ objections to Dyke wind turbine plan

Residents have spoken out against plans for a 150ft wind turbine on the outskirts of Dyke and the town council has strongly objected.

Oakham firefighters staying in hotel while £1m station revamp is completed

Firefighters from Oakham station are staying at a neighbouring hotel during night shifts while they wait for a new station to be completed.

Staff and volunteers at the Evergreen Care Trust, Stamford, for the launch of their new hospital to home service.
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Evegreen Care Trust launches Hospital To Home service in Stamford and Bourne area

Elderly and vulnerable people being discharged from hospital will no longer have to fend for themselves once they get home.

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Tyers Bernard : Obituary

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Atkins Audrey : Obituary

Published in the Stamford Mercury on 17 May 2013

Wellman Daphne : Obituary

Published in the Stamford Mercury on 17 May 2013

Yardley Debbie : Obituary

Published in the Stamford Mercury on 17 May 2013

Guy Edward Leslie (Known As Ted) : Obituary

Published in the Stamford Mercury on 17 May 2013

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