Recent events and announcements mean that we can now begin to look upon life in a more positive way as we follow a route map out of lockdown. Moving forward there is no doubt we will enter into a phase of renewed enthusiasm in a much stronger community, with renewed strength in facing the new challenges ahead of us as recovery finally begins, step by step, from this crisis. read more

Two local ladies have dedicated the last three-and-a-half years to developing tools to help children to be the best that they can be, tackle obstacles with strength and confidence, handle those big emotions, chase their dreams and find their brave. read more

Many think of Girlguiding as a traditional organisation. However, Girlguiding is much more than that – in fact, it could not be more different! They have moved forwards so much since the ‘good old days’ of airing the hessian of the Icelandic tents, sewing buttons on and the Hostess badge – although these do still feature as part of learning about traditions and history of Girlguiding. read more

The Arts Society Gainsborough and District’s lectures are currently being streamed on Zoom. This is proving popular and successful for easy viewing and listening! The next lecture, on 1st April, Maundy Thursday, will be an Easter special delivered by Clare Ford-Wille on ‘The Passion of Christ from Giotto to Stanley Spencer’. read more

Despite the devastating pandemic that we have all suffered through, Lea Park Tennis Club are hoping that 2021 will bring hope for the future. Their tennis club, in the tranquil setting of Lea Park, is ready to welcome players of all ages and ability. read more

Real eggs or chocolate under your egg cosy? Whichever way you use yours, these are fun original and easy to make and will make a gorgeous addition to your breakfast table.  All the designs featured on this page use the basic hand stitching of blanket stitches, running, French knot or satin stitch. read more

St Barnabas Hospice has received a £10,000 charitable donation from Lea Fields Crematorium in West Lindsey. The money will be used by the charity to support Lincolnshire residents with life limiting and terminal illness. read more

Gainsborough’s Trent Bridge is the focus of the latest photograph we’re printing by reader Tom Ellis.
He had uploaded this image on a memory group on Facebook and it was well received. The photo (in Facebook terminology) had received 123 reactions, of which 117 were likes. read more

Citizens Advice Lindsey is urging people who are struggling due to the pandemic to get in touch online or on the phone.
Their team of staff and volunteers are ready to answer questions on everything from housing, debt, unemployment and benefits issues. Citizens Advice Lindsey quickly adapted its services to make sure it could support people in East and West Lindsey throughout the pandemic. read more

The organisers of Charity Nights at The Blues Club Gainsborough had to cancel Mr Roy G Hemmings for the second time and Love-Distraction, but are hoping there will be a glimmer of light in announcements by the time you are reading this so this is the last time they have to cancel a gig. read more