The Leader of South Holland District Council and a Donington community worker for more than 30 years have both been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

Coun Gary Porter (52) has been awarded a CBE for services to local government and Margaret Kenworthy is to receive a British Empire Medal for services to the community in Donington.

Leader of the council since 2003, Coun Porter is also chairman of the Conservative Councillors’ Association and leader of the Local Government Association’s Conservative group.

He said: “The award has been given to me, but it’s also for the rest of the people who are here at the district council.

“I’m pleased because it’s an acknowledgement of the good work all the councillors in South Holland have done and since I became leader in 2003, I’ve been surrounded by good people who do good work.”

Mrs Kenworthy (65) runs the Ruby Hunt Centre in Donington which is used by a variety of community groups and she has been actively involved in the village since she moved to Lincolnshire in 1982.

She said: “I’m amzed and I knew absolutely nothing about it until I received a letter at the beginning of May from the Cabinet Office.

“Someone has obviously nominated me and i feel privileged to be named in the Birthday Honours List.”

The full list was announced on Saturday which also happens to be Mrs Kenworthy’s 66th birthday.

Police dealt with 20 street drinkers in a weekend blitz in Spalding.

It was one of the busiest weekends so far in Operation Trunk – and sparked a flurry of support on Twitter after one disgruntled Tweeter asked police if they had nothing better to do.

Back came almost 20 Tweets with messages such as “keep up the good work”, “please please do not stop targeting the drinkers” and “I think you are having an effect on street drinking, Spalding so much better to walk around now because of your good work”.

Police tackled 75 street drinkers in April, 50 in May and 35 so far this month.

Community policing inspector Jim Tyner said police now receive far fewer calls from the public about street drinking, but that suggests police are succeeding and the street drinkers are having less impact on people going about their normal business.

He said: “I was recently told that market traders are returning to Spalding Market since Operation Trunk has cleared the shopping areas of drinkers. That sounds like success to me.”

Insp Tyner said people are still drinking in the town centre, but they tend to have moved out of the view of the public.

“Street drinking is a complex social issue with no quick wins,” he said.

Leading Spalding councillor Roger Gambba-Jones was among Tweeters backing the police blitz on street drinkers.

After one follower messaged police to ask if they had nothing better to do Coun Gambba-Jones sent a message: “Damned if you do, damned if you don’t. Keep up your good work pls, it’s what the vast majority of ppl want 2C.”

Another Tweeter applauded police both for their action on street drinkers and communication with the public on Twitter.

Insp Tyner said: “I am a great supporter of police use of social media.

“Effective engagement with all parts of the community is at the heart of community policing.

“Using social media offers a different way of engaging with people in our communities who may not normally come into contact with police officers or PCSOs.

“My favourite Tweet is from a member of the public who said ‘you and your PCSOs are changing Spalding and Twitter gets the message out there’.”

Insp Tyner said at least three of the new CCTV volunteers came forward as a result of a police appeal on Twitter.

One of Saturday’s police messages on Operation Trunk told followers: “Seized another bottle of whiskey and a can of lager. Four more people moved on, that makes 13 today.”

Police have only limited powers to deal with street drinkers under a Designated Public Places Order.

It’s not an offence to drink alcohol in the area, but police can ask them to stop drinking and pour away their booze.

Anyone who fails to comply without a reasonable excuse can be served with a fixed penalty notice or a fine up to £500.

The year’s inconsistent weather continued today with hailstorms, thunder, lightening and fierce winds.

Spaldingtoday.co.uk editor Jeremy Ransome captured these scenes near Long Sutton on Saturday afternoon as hail thundered down.

The weather should settle down over the next few days, however, with sunshine and clouds but no rain predicted, temperatures varying between 10 and 20 degrees.

Catholics in Spalding brought their faith out into the open when more than 200 people marched through the town centre on Sunday.

The Blessed Sacrament Procession, which symbolises the Eucharist or Holy Communion first served by Jesus Christ to his disciples, was the first of its kind in Spalding for 100 years to mark the Roman Catholic Church’s Year of Faith.

Children and adults marched from St Norbert’s Church in St Thomas’s Road to Market Place where an open-air service was led by parish priest Father Jim Burke.

He said: “It was a fantastic day and it was wonderful to see people coming from their homes, many armed with cameras and videos, to watch what was going on and catch a glimpse of the procession.” Photo (TIM WILSON): SG090613-124TW.

A new Sutton Bridge LIVES volunteer was called to a medical emergency just two minutes after he reported for his first duty on Tuesday.

First responder Gary Croxford texted the LIVES control room at 7.30pm and moments later his phone rang with a Red 1 emergency – the more serious of two categories, demanding a response within eight minutes.

The father-of-three was quickly on the spot and dealt with the incident until ambulance paramedics took over.

Gary (47) and LIVES bosses cannot divulge the nature of the drama because of patient confidentiality, but it is understood the patient was taken to hospital by ambulance.

Gary said: “I literally completed the text and the phone rang two minutes later.

“I was a little bit nervous at the beginning because I didn’t know what to expect, but once I had left and gone on the call I settled down, really, and just got on with the call.

“The ambulance did come within a few minutes of me being there as well and the ambulance crew were brilliant – they took over responsibility once they attended. They were very, very good.”

Gary is a training officer at Wingland Foods but was a first aid instructor in the military.

Two more LIVES volunteers will be on duty in Sutton Bridge by the end of this week and it’s likely there will be six by the end of July.

The group was set up following complaints about late arriving ambulances in the village and has the support of the parish council.

Gary, a parish councillor, said: “I think people will be happier that there’s someone in the village to give support between the call and the time of the ambulance arriving. I think it will bring some peace of mind to some people.”

Steven Hyde, from LIVES, said Gary got to the emergency very quickly and the ambulance crew were there very quickly after him.

“I am sure that Gary is going to be very busy until we get the rest of the group up and running,” said Steven.

LIVES are looking for more volunteers to join the Sutton Bridge group as some of the original dozen have dropped out.

There’s around a 40 per cent drop out across the county from people who step forward and then decide it’s not for them.

First responders have three days’ training and carry kit including defibrillators, oxygen, space blankets for keeping people warm and bandages.

l Volunteers can call Nigel Adams on 07876 502999.

There’s a lot of love out there for the fathers in the Spalding Guardian publication area so we wanted to bring them their messages from family on the day itself.

And if you can’t be together make it a special day anyway, because none of us would be here without our dads!

ALDRICH Brian. Dad, have a great Father’s Day. Lots of love, Sarah, Samuel, Lisa, Amelia, Kay, Burry, Emily, Charlie, Harrison, Becky, Fraser, Ewan and Beth.

ALDRICH Brian. Happy Father’s Day. Lots of hugs and kisses. Lisa, Amelia, Kay, Burry, Emily, Charlie, Harrison, Sarah, Samuel, Beccy, Frazer, Ewan, Beth XXX.

ASHWELL Eric. Have a special day. Lots of love from Sarah, Simon and Joseph XXX.

ASHWELL Simon. Have a lovely day daddy. Lots of love from Joseph XXX.

AYLETT Steve. Happy Father’s Day dad. Lots of love and hugs. Love, Marie, Maff, Melissa, Oliver and Paddy XXX.

AYRE Alan. You are a lovely dad and granddad. Many thanks for everything. Lots of love from all your family XXX. Jack, Isla, Tom.

AYRE Kit. We don’t sleep much so we can spend more time with you. Happy Father’s Day. Love, ‘Mini-Me’ Jack and baby girl Isla.

BAILEY Dave. Happy Father’s Day dad. Lots of love from Georgia Mae, Lulu and Lilly XXX.

BAILEY Gerry. Happy Father’s Day. Thank you for everything. From all of us. We wouldn’t be where we are without you. Love , the Bailey Clan.

BAILEY Gerry. Happy Father’s Day to a wonderful dad, granddad, grandpa. All our love, Tonia, Maggie, Stella, grandchildren and great grandson XXX.

BRIGGS David. Happy Father’s Day. With love from your granddaughter Evie.

BRIGGS Paul. I love you daddy. Happy first Father’s Day. All my love, Evie.

BRONSON Marvin. We don’t need a special day to say how much we love you, every day is special. Love from Teresa, Sam, Lauren.

BARBER Alan. Happy Father’s Day. Have a great day and thank you for all that you do. COYS. Love from Emma.

BARBER Paul. To a special dad. Happy Father’s Day. Lots of love from Perri, Todd, Rollis XXX.

BEASLEY Ted. Wishing you a happy Father’s Day. Lots of love from Julia XXX.

BELL James. Happy Father’s Day to the best dad, friend and sports taxi service. We will always love you. Love from Connor and Emmi.

BIGGADIKE Geoff. Hope you have a great Father’s Day. Love you. From Clare, Mark, Beth and James XXX.

BIGGS George. Thank you for all that you do for us throughout the year. Happy Father’s Day. Love, Paul, Lisa, Mark, Chris XXX.

BIGGS Jay. To the best daddy in the world. Happy Father’s Day. Love you lots with a cherry on the top. Love from Alfie.

BOWERS Lewis. Happy Father’s Day to the best daddy in the world. With lots of kisses, cuddles, snuggles and love, from your munchkin Olivia.

BRIGGS George. Happy Father’s Day. Hope you have an enjoyable day. Love from Andrew, Jackie, Mollie and Emily XXX.

BRIGGS Paul. Thank you for all that you do for us through the year and for being a great taxi driver. Love, Mark, Chris.

BROWN Don. Dad, thanks for being the best dad ever love you lots. From your daughter, Jan XXX.

BRUNSDEN Dave. Happy Father’s Day. We love you millions. From Maisie and Tom XXX.

BURTON Rowland. Happy Father’s Day dad. Diane, Michael. Grandad have a great day. Liam, Melissa. Michael Voss. Have a great Father’s Day. Liam, Melissa.

CARPENTER John. Happy Father’s Day dad. Love from all of us big ones and happy pop’s day from all of the little ones XXX.

CHERRY Mark. Hope you have a great day. Love you lots papa. Happy Father’s Day. Love from Beth and James XXX.

COLLINS Tony. A special dad who has been sad for four years. Hope you are happier and optimistic for the future. Love always from Alison XXX.

COUSINS Pete. Happy Father’s Day to our wonderful dad and granddad. With all our love from Sue, Mark, Stef and Sarah XXX.

CRAWFORD John. Happy Father’s Day to the best dad and granddad in the world. Love, Rachael, Steve, Diane, John, Sharon, Serene and Levi XXX.

CHERRY Paul. Times are fun when you’re around, no nicer dad could ever be found. Love you millions. Chris, Bex, Lois XXX.

CLARK Jason. To our daddy. Lots of love and kisses on Father’s Day and always. Love Daisy and Poppy XXX.

COE Matthew. Happy Father’s Day to a lovely daddy. We love you loads. Lots of love, Lauren (Lollipop) and Josh XXX.

COLLIN Norman. Happy Father’s Day to a super dad and grandad. Lots of love, Sasha and Lindsey XXX.

COOPER Daddy. Happy Father’s Day to an amazing dad. Thank you for being the world’s greatest. Love always. Charmaine and Matt XXX.

COOPER Stephen. To a special granddad. Have a lovely day. We both love you. From your special girls. Love, Hollymay, Leiah-Anna XXX.

COOTE Anthony. Anyone can be a father but it takes a special person to be a dad. Thanks for everything. Love always, Maria XXX.

COUPLAND Jonathan. The best daddy in the world. Love you lots. Jessica XXX.

CRANE Sam. Have a lovely day. Thank you for being the best daddy. Lots of love. Chloe and mummy XXX.

CRAWFORD John. Happy Father’s Day granddad. You are the best and we both love you lots. All our love from Serene and Levi XXX.

CRAWFORD John. Happy Father’s Day to the best dad in the world. Lots of love from Rachael, Steve and Sharon XXX.

CRAWFORD John. To the best granddad in the world. We both love you so much. Love from Diane and John XXX.

CREEK Steven. Happy Father’s Day mate. Have a good day and don’t have too many Bacardis. Lots of love from Sean XXX.

CROFT Shades. Truck it safe dad. Happy Father’s Day. Crack on! Love, Liam XXX.

CROSS Francis Leslie. Happy Father’s Day. Love from all the family XXX.

CUMMINS Paul. Bestest daddy ever. My rock, my best friend, my father. Thanks for all you do. I love you always. Love, Em XXX.

DADDY. Happy Father’s Day. Thank you for all your love and support. You’re the best daddy a daughter could wish for. Love you. Sarah.

DAVIES Steve. Happy Father’s Day. Love you loads. From your princess Paige XXX.

DAWSON Ian. To the best dad ever in the whole world. Love you always. Amy, Richard, Amber XXX.

DEPEAR Adrian. To dad, wishing you all good things in life which you truly deserve. Love now and always. Emma Sophie XXX.

DEPEAR Adrian. To dad. Hope you have a great Father’s Day. Love you lots from Kerry Cam XXX.

DEPEAR John. Happy Father’s Day. Lots of love. Maxine, Ron, Naomi, Tom and Chantelle XXX. Thanks for having us for tea XXX.

DEWING Shaun. You are the best. Lots of love, Mia and Olivia XXX.

DOADES Steve. Dad, I hope you have a lovely day. You deserve it. Happy Father’s Day. I love you lots. Love, Lauren XXX.

ELDERKIN Gary. To our daddy who’s the best daddy ever to walk this earth. Thanks. We love you loads. Ben, Laura, Summer, Jaxson XXX.

ELSEY Dave. To a wonderful dad and granddad. Happy Father’s Day. Thank you for always being there. Love you lots. Robert and Tommy XXX.

ELSEY Rob. Happy Father’s Day daddy. Thank you for being the bestest daddy in the world. You are my number one. Love, Tommy XXX.

EXTON David (granddad). Thank you for being a wonderful granddad and being there for me. Love you always one and only granddad. Love, Tristan.

EXTON David. Just to say happy Father’s Day. Thank you for being a wonderful dad since mum’s been gone. I love you always. Tracy.

FENSOM Cyril. Happy Father’s Day to a great dad. Have a great day. Lots of love. Tracey, Clare, Evan, Olivia, Ella and Milly.

FORMAN John. Happy Father’s Day. Love you lots. Love from Amy XXX.

FOSTER Johnny. Thank you for everything you do for us. We have lots of good memories. Love you lots. Sam and Katie XXX.

GATHERCOLE Jonathon. To number one daddy. Thanks for everything. I never want to lose you. You’re the best. I love you. Katie Mia.

GAY Steve. Happy Father’s Day daddy. We hope you have a nice day. Love from Diane and John XXX.

GILBERT Chris. Happy Father’s Day. With love from your loving daughters Michelle and Sophie and goddaughter Evie.

GAUNT Graham. Happy Father’s Day. You are a super dad. Love you lots and more. Sasha XXX.

GOOEY. Happy Father’s Day. Thank you for being a wonderful dad. Lots of love, Becky XXX.

GOTT Neil. Happy Father’s Day. Love you loads. Joe XXX.

GRAY Gerald. Thanks for helping us out through problems and hardships and making things right in the end. From the boys, Stephen, Richard, Andrew.

GRAY Gordon. Happy Father’s Day. Love from Nigel and Julie XXX.

GRAY Ricky. Happy Father’s Day daddy. Love you lots. The best daddy by far. Love, Archie and Isla XXX.

GREGS. Happy Father’s Day. I appreciate everything you do for us. You have a big heart. Love from Gemma, Ruby and Lily XXX.

GROGAN Spud. To daddy. Happy Father’s Day. Love you lots. Jack XXX.

GUTTESEN Tim. Happy Father’s Day daddy. I love you lots and lots. Ellie XXX.

HAPPY Daddy’s Day daddy. Love from Thomas and Simon XXX.

HAPPY Father’s Day Dug. Hope you have a great day. Love, Will XXX.

HARDING Paul. Happy Father’s Day daddy. You are the best daddy in the whole world. We love you lots and lots. Melissa and Jayden.

HASLAM Shaun. Thank you for everything over the year. It means a lot to us. Happy Father’s Day chief. Love from Lee and Jake.

HEDGER Darren. Thanks for being the best daddy ever. Love you to the moon and back. You’re our rock and hero. Jade, Callum, Robyn.

HIBBINS Jonathan. Daddy stinks. You’re the best. We love you lots. Love your two gorgeous boys. Oliver and Joshua.

HOLSTEAD Eric. Happy Father’s Day. It’s wonderful to see you back to your old self. We love you dad. Love, Ivan, Ellen and family.

HOLSTEAD Ivan. Happy Father’s Day to the best dad and granddad in the world. All our love from Jody, Sienna and Sasha XXX.

HOLSTEAD Ivan. Have a great Father’s Day. All the best from Ben XXX.

HOWARD John. Happy Father’s Day granddad. Have a lovely day. Lots of love from Amy-Jayne XXX.

HOWARD Nick. Have a great Father’s Day. Thank you for everything you do for me. I really appreciate it. Love from Jack.

HOWMAN Alan. Happy Father’s Day to our fantastic dad and granddad. Love from Robert, Alex, Emma, Mark, Noah, Charlie and Jacob XXX.

HOWMAN Robert. Happy Father’s Day daddy. Lots of jobs to do. I will be helping. Lots of love from Noah.

HUGHES Martin. Happy Father’s Day to the best dad in the world. Thanks for all you do for us. Love you. Jess and Beth.

HUNT George. Happy Father’s Day to the best dad. Have a good day. Love and best wishes from Christine and Alan.

HUTTON Benji. Have a great day daddy. Love you lots and lots. Hugs and kisses, Laila and Alfie XXX.

JENKINS Merv. Lots of love to you on Father’s Day. Thanks for being the best husband and father. Love you lots. Jan XXX.

JOHNSON David. Thanks dad for all your help and support. You’re a dad in a million. Love you always. Emma XXX.

JOHNSON Linden. Happy Father’s Day. Thank you for being a great dad. Thanks for all your help and support. Love you. Kiz and S.

KENNEDY Gordon. Happy Father’s Day. I hope you have a wonderful day. Lots of love from Amy Jayne XXX.

LANE Michael. Happy Father’s Day. Thank you for being the best daddy in the world. Love you so much. Kisses and cuddles. Millie XXX.

LAVENDER Bill. Happy Father’s Day. You are a dad in a million. Wouldn’t change you for anything. You’re the best. Lots of love. Melvin.

LEWIS Craig. Lots of love to a special dad who’s always there for us. We love you millions. All our love, always. Megan, Calum.

LEWIS Nigel. Thank you dad for everything you do for me and Daisy. Hope you have a great day. Lots of love from Dawn.

MANN Peter. Love you loads. Have a great Father’s Day. Waggie, Karon, Lisa, Paige, Levi, Travis, Danielle, Leify and Bo XXX.

MANNING Peter. Happy Father’s Day dad. Have a great day. Love you lots. Nicky, Zoe and Edward XXX.

MANNING Peter. Happy Father’s Day dad. We love you lots and lots. Enjoy your day. Love, Sharon, Andy, Jake and Rebecca XXX.

MASON Len. To the world’s greatest dad and granddad. Happy Father’s Day. All our love. Linda, Sam, Karen and Lucy XXX.

MASON Paul. You are the best daddy in the whole wide world and I love you lots. Chloe.

MICHIE Roger. To dad. Happy Father’s Day. You are wonderful. Thanks for everything you do for us. Love from George, Harriet and Alex XXX.

MOON Martin. Happy Father’s Day. We love you daddy. Have a great day. All our love, hugs and kisses. From your girls, Sienna, Sasha.

MOORE Charles. Happy Father’s Day. You are the best dad ever. I love you lots and lots. Your baby girl, Olivia XXX.

MOORECROFT Bobby. Happy Father’s Day daddy. We hope you enjoy your day. Love you always and forever. Megan, Skye, Dylan and Bump XXX.

MORAN Chris. Happy Father’s Day daddy. We love you lots and lots. Enjoy your day. Love from your princesses Ruby and Lily XXX.

MOTHERS Simon. Happy Father’s Day. You are one in a million. Thanks for being the best daddy. Love you loads. Danielle and Sasha XXX.

MOUNTAIN Chris. To the best dad in the world. I love you loads. Happy Father’s Day. Lots of love from Adam XXX.

MOUNTAIN Geoff. Thank you for all you do for us. We love you. Happy Father’s Day. Love from Chris, Helen and Adam XXX.

NEWTON Robert. Thanks for everything you do for us. Happy Father’s Day. Hope you have a great day. Love from Emily and Chris XXX.

NORTON Ken. We love you daddy. Happy Father’s Day. Love always. Your two little soldiers. Blake and Logan.

PACEY Robert. Happy Father’s Day. You are the best daddy in the world. I love you so much. You’re so completely, totally amazing. Zoe.

PARNHAM Daryl. Happy Father’s Day to the best dad in the world. Love from Daniel, Chloe, Thomas.

PEACOCK Chris. I love you lots, like Jelly Tots. You are the best dad ever. One in a million. Lots of love, Leanne XXX.

PEACOCK Chris. Thank you for being the best dad ever. Happy Fathers’ Day. Lots of love from Victoria.

PEARL Russell. Happy Father’s Day. Hope you have a great day. Love from Steven.

PEARL Russell. Hope you have a brilliant Father’s Day. Love you lots. Adam.

PEARL Russell. To daddy. Happy Father’s Day. Thanks for everything you have done for me over the years. I love you loads. From Zoe.

PICK Michael. You are thoughtful, true and kind and the bestest dad ever. We love you loads. Love from Katie, Bradley, Benjaman and Kieran.

PITTS Simon. To our dad. Thank you for everything. We love you lots. Have a good day. Love from Leah and Mollie XXX.

QUESNEL Craig. Happy Father’s Day to a wonderful daddy. Lots of love, Lexanne XXX.

REED Michael. Thank you for always being there for us. We love you. Josh, Georgia, Kyle, Tia, Mitchell, Freya, Shayla, Libbey XXX.

REEVE Russ. Thanks for everything. You’re the best dad and grandad. Never had to clean my car in four years. Love you, Sarah, Kaiden.

ROBINSON Andy. Happy Father’s Day. Thanks for all you do. We love you lots. Have a great day. Love from Jake and Rebecca XXX.

ROUS Dave. To the best daddy in the whole wide world. I love you lots. Happy Father’s Day. Love from Daniel XXX.

ROUSE Ron. Hope you have a fab day. Love you lots and lots. Naomi, Tom, Chantelle

ROCK Mark. The best dad in the world. Love you lots dad. Mia and grandson Reegan.

SENIOR David. Happy Father’s Day dadsta. You’re one in a million and we love you loads. Love from Adam, Gemma and Marco

SEWELL Paul. Happy Father’s Day dad. Love you lots. From Daniel, Thomas and Adam.

SHIELDS Peter. Thank you for all you do for us. We love you. Happy Father’s Day. Love from Helen, Chris and Adam XXX.

SHORTLAND Richard. Happy Father’s Day dad. Thank you for everything you do for me. Lots of love from your number one son. Nathan XXX.

SHORTLAND Richard. Happy Father’s Day. Have a lovely Father’s Day. Love you lots and lots with loads of kisses. Love, dad’s baby boy XXX.

SMITH Colin. To dad. Happy Father’s Day. Hope you have a good day. Lots of love, Kieran XXX.

SMITH Colin. To my wonderful husband and father on this special day. Love you lots and lots, today and always. Helen XXX.

SMITH Keith. Happy Father’s Day to the best dad and granddad in the world. Love from Karen, Stuart, Felecia, Abigail, Jack and Jessica.

STOREY Albert. Happy Father’s Day to the best dad and granddad. Love always. Chris, Jackie, Andrew, Mollie and Emily XXX.

SUTTON Mark. Happy Father’s Day to our brilliant daddy. Lots of love from Charlie and Jacob XXX.

TAYLOR Basil. Happy Father’s Day dad. Sorry I can’t be with you but love you loads. Lots of love, Karen, Mark and Jack XXX.

THOMPSON Marvin. Happy Father’s Day. We all love you so much. Love always, McKenzie, Lola and Summer XXX.

TIBBS Chris (dad). Happy Father’s Day. Hope you have a fantastic day. You’re a great dad. Lots of love from Sophia XXX.

TIMM Oscar. Happy Father’s Day dad and granddad. Have a lovely day. Lots of love. Andrea, Dave, Matt and Jay XXX.

TOMLINSON Sam. Happy Father’s Day. Thank you for all you do. Have a lovely day. Lots of love from Lucy XXX.

TOWELL Danny. When you cuddle me and kiss me I really like it. Have a nice Father’s Day. I love you. Maddi XXX.

TURNER David. Happy Father’s Day. All our love. Charlotte and Emily XXX.

TURNER Trev/TT. Happy Father’s Day to the most loving, caring, generous, happy dad in the world. We love you so much, Jon and Lewis.

USHER Gary. Happy Father’s Day. With love from all of us. Sian, Ashleigh, Damen, Joe, Rhia, Rryan, Kyla, Libbie, Leland, Enyah, Myleigh XXX.

WARD Derek. Happy Father’s Day. Best dad in a million. Love you. Love from Katie and Martin XXX.

WARD Gay. Hope you have a nice day. To the best granddad in the world. Lots of love, Abigail XXX.

WATTS Geoff. Thank you for everything you do for us. We love you so much. Happy Father’s Day. Love from Cassie, Melanie, Bryony, Dean.

WHITE Alan. Happy Father’s Day to our one in a million dad and granddad. Love you loads. Wendy, Paul, Emma and Sheila XXX.

WHITE Jake. You are the best dad in the world. Love you lots. From Tia XXX.

WILLIAMS Asa. Happy Father’s Day to the most amazing dad. Love you so much. From Sally and Adam XXX.

WILSON Colin. Happy Father’s Day and thank you for everything you do. You will soon be a granddad. Love, Sally, Paul and Baby Bump.

WATKIN Ken. There’s not enough space to say how special you are but simply the best says it all. Love always, Carla and Kev XXX.

WILLOWS Ray. Dad so hot, we love lots, when things are bad you don’t get sad, that makes us glad. Happy Father’s Day. John and Gill.

WINKETT Tony. All daddies are special but you’re the very best of all. Happy Father’s Day. Lots of love and kisses, Jake XXX.

WINKETT Tony. I’m very lucky to have a daddy like you. I love your kisses and cuddles, but what’s more I love you. Staci.

WINKETT Tony. Thank you for being the best dad ever. Have a lovely day. Lots of love always, Jay XXX.

WOODS Bert. Bert. Hope that you have a good Father’s Day. Love from Hayden.

TEXT MESSAGES

Alan Newton - thanks for been the best dad in the world have a good fathers day love from melissa and suzanne xxx

Alan Waters - Happy Fathers day to the best dad and grandad in the world. Love you. From Amanda, Neil and Kyle xxxx

Andrew Marshall - happy fathers day we love you to the moon and back . Love Jack Bryony Ellie Lilee Daisy and Oakley xxxxxxxx

Andy Miller - The best daddy in the world. Love you loads Charlie, Emi, Maisie & Poppy xxx

Bili-j Kilbon For my son now your a dad.happy fathers day:) with love mum x x

Bloke - happy fathers day, you are a great dad n hubby, just leave some money in the pot 4us please. Love you. Gorgie, min myster n skins xxx

Bob Warner Happy fathers day Grandad, love from your 3 granddaughters Paige, Meghan and Ava x x x

Bruce Schneider _ To the best daddy in the world. Happy fathers day. Love you lots from Josh and Neo xxxx

Bryan Carter - You are the best. Lots of love Elfie, Jon and The Little One xxx

Carl Shand - Your a great dad and we are so proud of you. Love you immensly. Your little monster Harvey and mummy xxxxxxxx

Carl Shand - Your a great dad, we are so proud of you. We love you immensely. As your little monster would say “ Lot’s and lots, more than jelly tots, millions and trillions, forever and ever. Harvey and mummy xxxxxxxx

Colin Biggadike - love you grandad, love Charlotte,Ben,Emily,Archie and Katie-May xxxxx

DANA WILLIAMS THANK YOU FOR BEING THE BEST DADDY IN THE WORLD LOVE YOU LOTS MCKENZIE,CORNELL,BLOSSOM,SYRUS XXXXX

DANA WILLIAMS THANKS FOR BEING A GREAT DAD TO OUR WONDERFUL CHILDREN LOVE YOU FOREVER EMMA XXXX

Danny Holstead- our daddy and our hero we love you so much thank you ricky billy demi kaci

Dave McMurray - Thank you for always being there for us, you are a great Dad and Grandad . We Love you lots. Lots of Love from Shaz, Ian, Joe and Harry.xx

David Chapman To My Super Daddy Happy daddy’s day love you to the moon and back Lots of love Erin x x x x x

David Dalrymple - You are the best. Thank you for everything. Alex xx

David Mayer- The best dad ever in the world. Love from Hannah, Alex and Matt xxx

David Whittaker your best dad and grandad love bob dave caroline polly ian marcus and thomas xxxx

Duncan smith to the best dad ever happy fathers day love Marshall Harvey leeland Leon x x x x

Edward Fisher - Happy Fathers Day to a fabulous daddy love Sophie and George x x x

Gary crane, you are a Dad & Husband in a million, Thankyou for everything you do for us, we love u loads love Becky, Lucy, Ben & karen xxxxx

Gerald Crane - Happy Fathers Day Grandad. Love from Chloe & Kerry xx

Gordon Parnell love you gaga your the best thank you for everything love lola x x

Happy fathers day thanks for all the help you give me love jodie x

Ian Haynes - There are so many reasons why you are the best dad ever love you loads Callum xx

Ian Haynes - Thanks for being the best dad ever lots of love Ryan xxx

Ian Smith - Thank you for being a fab Daddy, Lots of Love, Hugs and Kisses from Joe and Harry.xx

Ian Wright - happy fathers day dads (the big man). Thanks for everything, lots of love min n skin xxx

James McConnell - To the greatest dad in the world. Love you Karen, Cathie & Nolan xxxxx

James Wand - Hugs and kisses just for you. Daddy I love you. Love from xxx Mia xxx

James Waterfall you are the best dad who is loved so much trudy, debbie, lorna and jayne x x

Jamie Storey - Happy fathers day to the best daddy in the world lots of love sophie xxx

John Markillie- we are so proud of you , we love you so much, you are an inspiration x x love donna , vinny and chaz x

Jon Bird - love you Grandad love Charlotte, Ben, Emily, Archie and Katie-May xxxxx

Julian O’Donovan - Keep up the good work, and have a drink on us!! Love Alix and Will x

Kevin Merrison you are the best dad in the world and we appreciate everything you do for us love from Rick,Gav,jo and diesel xxx

King Rob, hope you have a good Fathers Day. Love J n Lixie.xxx

Luke Chilvers happy 1st fathers day daddy lots of love Ethan xxxx

Mark Clifton - The worlds best daddy belongs to me, love you always Abigail x x x

Mark Spiller my special dad dad love little man tja x

Matthew Cawthorn - you are the best daddy in the whole wide world. I love you so very much all my love. Freya Mai xxx

Melvyn Mason - Happy fathers day you are the best. Love Michelle, Paul, Julie & Nigel xxxx

Mike Sawyer - you are the best dad in the world love from mumba x x

Nat Bingham - for every thing you do we thank you love Lottie, Jammin and Emily xxx

Nat Bingham - Love you more than tractors lots of love your little bear Archie xxx

Nat Bingham - my first love, all my love Duders xxx

NEAL HOPSON- Have the best fathers day.lots of love bex,beth,shauna

Neal Hopson- you are the best dad in the whole world love you loads from beth, bex and shauna

Neal Hopson- your the best dad anyone could ever ask for, love you to the moon and back

Neil Olley - Happy Fathers day, you’re the best lots of love from Kyle, I Love You! Xxx

Nic Shields - Happy Father’s day daddy, love you lots from James xxx

Patrick Horn - Happy Fathers Day. Love from Chloe & Kerry xx

Paul Clark happy fathers day, have a nice day, love you. Love Gem xxx

Pete Semmence wishing you a very happy Fathers Day lots of love from Jack xxx

Peter Shields_ happy father’s day with love from Nic, Pennie and James

Richard Chapman - You are the bestest dad ever love from logan tom. Xxxx

Robert Adams. Thank u 4 bein u!!! U really are the best dad in the world. Love u trillions :) freak, dord and dave xxxx

Robert Hurst Happy Farther’s day lots of love piglet xxxxxxx

Scott Goodliff - thanks for being there for me and Jamie. Thanks for supporting me at every gymnastics competition, you’re my crazy cheerleader. You always support and want the best for us. Love Emma and Jamie xx

Scott Goodliff to the best daddy in the world lots of love from your little boy Oscar xxxxxxxxxx

Simon Juckes love you lots from Rhianna xxx

Steve Ealham - Happy Father’s Day I love you lots and lots from Aron xxxx

Steven Cobb Happy fathers day daddy, I love you very much, lots of love from your little princess Ava x x x

Stewart Pattinson - Happy Fathers Day Daddy. I love you lots, you are the best Daddy in the world. Love Josh xxx

Stuart Lloyd - Happy father day to the best daddy to be. Love from Mummy & Bump x x x

Stuart Parnell you truely are a one in a million daddy i love you daddy everyday love lola x x

Terry Meakins (Meeksy) you are the best Dad and Grandad in the world lots of love from your 2 girls xx

To daddy. Leo. We love you so much. Happy daddies day. Love from leon leona and martina. Xxxxxxx

Vinny Moughton - i love you so much, you are the best dad ever , happy fathers day x x x love chaz x

Vinny Moughton- babe i love you so much and im so proud you are the father of my child . Your a very special dad x love donna x

A Spalding action group is objecting to an area marked for development in the town because it says there is not enough cycling provision.

PEDALS is preparing to oppose the building of 5,000 new homes on the north side of the Vernatts Drain, together with a new ring road around the west side of Spalding.

The development is outlined in a joint Local Plan prepared by South Holland District Council and Boston Borough Council to influence where housing, employment, retail and other types of development can take place over the next 20 years.

Among the comments made by PEDALS is that, in spite of the flat character of the landscape, the Plan fails to highlight how the area is highly suitable for the sustainable transport of cycling; the report has scant regard for what will be the gradual increase of pedal power; and a pavement and cycle way will be needed from the developments across the ring road.

Residents have until Friday, June 28, to view the Local Plan at South Holland District Council offices in Priory Road.

Visit www.southeastlincslocalplan.org for more information.

A drunken man kicked and smashed a door window after he was barred from going back into The Deeping Stage Hotel at Market Deeping.

Hotel regular Adam Manning-Coe (22) was asked to get off the dance floor due to drunkenness on May 10.

Marie Stace, prosecuting, told Spalding magistrates that Maning-Coe went outside and the door supervisor decided not to let him return.

The supervisor said Manning-Coe started to get argumentative, pushed past the doormen and kicked the bottom glass panel to the left of the door, smashing it.

Miss Stace said Manning-Coe told police he was drunk at the time and had about 16 pints of beer that night.

Manning-Coe, of Deeping St James Street, Northborough, was conditionally discharged for 12 months and ordered to pay £321.60 compensation to the hotel. He must also pay a £15 victim surcharge.

He pleaded guilty to criminal damage.

Through his solicitor, Anita Toal, Manning-Coe queried the cost of replacing the window as a friend smashed the same window a couple of years ago and paid £80.

But Miss Stace said it was specially toughened glass and the hotel had presented an invoice for £321.60.

Mrs Toal said Manning-Coe “went a little over the top” because he drank far too much.

Police responding to a report of a rave being set up at Moulton Marsh searched a man and found he had cannabis in his possession.

Spalding magistrates heard police went to Middle Marsh Road just after 10pm on March 30.

Marie Stace, prosecuting, said Mark Stockdale was told he was going to be searched and produced a small plastic tub containing cannabis bush.

Stockdale told police he was going to smoke it.

Solicitor Anita Toal, mitigating, said Stockdale had a history of drug problems, but his last offence was in 2009.

He had worked hard with the probation service to cut down on drugs. In the past he used ketamine, LSD and more serious drugs but now only cannabis.

Mrs Toal said his last offence was in 2009.

Stockdale (27), of Rowan Avenue, Spalding, was fined £65 and ordered to pay £85 costs and a £20 victim surcharge. Magistrates ordered destruction of the cannabis.

A community hospital matron has had a very special thank you for her kindness and dedication to the variety of services she has supported over her career.

Louise Johnson, a Matron for Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS), spent an afternoon at the Queen’s garden party after being nominated to attend by her colleagues.

Louise said: “I was very proud when I was nominated to attend the garden party at Buckingham Palace, as to me I am just doing my job which I absolutely love.

“Being a Matron gives me the opportunity to ensure high quality services are provided to our local population and the care is the best it can possibly be.”

Louise has been a registered nurse for 15 years and now oversees the inpatient ward, minor injuries unit and outpatients department at Spalding’s Johnson Community Hospital, and also the independent living team, specialist nursing and community nursing in South Holland.

She has previously worked in Lincolnshire’s acute hospitals and in the community.

Louise attended the event with her mum, Valerie Brocklehurst.

“The Queen has a really nice smile and she looked lovely,” said Louise. “She seemed really interested in everyone and seemed so happy to be there.

South Holland is becoming a district of party animals.

If residents are not dressing up for 80s and 90s parties or hen nights, they are off to masquerade balls and murder mystery evenings.

As the festival season gets into full swing, it’s giving the owners of joke shops in Spalding and Donington plenty to laugh about.

Partner Gary Parkinson and his wife, Sarah, started Parkys Pranks in The Crescent, Spalding, two years ago and have just opened a second shop in Donington Market Place.

Gary said: “When I decided to open the shop in Spalding everyone was down because of the recession.

“We wanted to do something to bring some fun back into the world.”

Fancy dress is popular at the shops, which also sell jokes, gifts, gadgets and magic. Although there is a website – www.parkyspranks.co.uk – at the moment it is just to promote the businesses.

However, Gary thinks it hasn’t held him back. He said: “Customers come and see me from as far away as Peterborough and Lincoln because they like customer service.

“You don’t get the personal touch online.

“My customers know that if I don’t have something in stock I’ll try to get it from them.”

The shop in Spalding is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10am to 5pm and the one in Donington on Mondays to Thursdays from 9am to 6pm.

Youngsters learned about diabetes during a day of dressing up and activities tied in with an awareness week.

St Bartholomew’s Primary School and Ladybirds Pre-school in West Pinchbeck joined forces to wear blue – the diabetes awareness “colour” – after being approached by Gemma Robinson, mum of four-year-old pre-school youngster Faith, who suffers from type 1 diabetes.

The two groups agreed to support Gemma’s efforts to raise awareness of the disease during Diabetes Awareness Week.

Gemma led an awareness-raising assembly and money was raised from the sale of diabetes bracelets.

St Bartholomew’s senior teacher Jackie Hutchinson said: “I think many of the children were surprised by how much diabetes can affect you and how even young children can learn to manage it.”

Pictured are Ladybirds pre-school staff and youngsters with diabetes sufferer Faith Robinson and friend George Palmer.Photo: SG140613-113TW

A new campaign to highlight the importance of farming and horticulture to Lincolnshire has been launched by the NFU.

The farming organisation’s ‘Farming Delivers for Lincolnshire’ campaign explains the industry’s role, not just in producing safe, high quality food for the nation, but in caring for the environment, contributing to renewable energy supplies and offering an exciting range of careers in the agri-food industry.

“Lincolnshire is rightly known as the larder of England as we produce huge quantities of wheat, potatoes, sugar beet, pork, poultry products and vegetables,” says NFU’s regional director Richard Hezlet. “But we are also the nation’s florist, growing more than 40 per cent of the country’s cut flowers and bulbs, with a flower packing and distribution industry unrivalled anywhere else in the UK. Our research into farming and horticulture’s place in Lincolnshire’s economy, environment and food production shows just how important agriculture is as an industry and we’ve unearthed some surprising facts too!

“For example, more than 14,500 people are employed directly by our farming businesses, but that figure is more than doubled by the vast numbers of jobs in the ‘upstream’ industries based around our farming production. Increasingly focused on adding value, Lincolnshire’s packers, processors, wholesalers, hauliers, manufacturers and importers service an industry worth more than £1.3 billion at the farm gate and provide a whole network of businesses supporting and supported by farming and horticulture.

“The quality and range of produce we grow and rear in our beautiful county is amazing,” says Richard Hezlet. “And it is the countryside that is at the heart of it all. From the rolling Wolds to the big-skied fens, Lincolnshire’s fertile soils are home not just to farming and horticulture, but to wildlife too. More than three quarters of Lincolnshire’s farmland is cared for in environmental schemes; 7,500 miles of public rights of way wend their way through our fields, and our homes and businesses are protected by a network of 3,450 miles of drains maintained and operated by the Internal Drainage Boards. This vital, interactive web of food production, nature and careful management makes Lincolnshire what it is today.”

Fire crews from Bourne and Market Deeping were called to a bathroom fire on Sunday.

The fire started shortly before 11am in Harrington Street, Bourne.

A Hoover and carpet were damaged by fire and there was smoke damage to the property. Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue say the fire started due to discarded smoking materials.

A fire crew from Kirton was called out to a suspected car fire following an accident shortly before 10am on Saturday.

There was steam coming from the radiator of a car, rather than smoke, following the incident on the A17 at Three Bridges, Moulton Seas End.

The Thomas Cowley Academy at Donington is seeking planning consent for an additional classroom.

Details of the governing body’s application have yet to be published in full on South Holland District Council’s website.

Spalding may get a new Costa Coffee shop in the former Burton menswear store, which closed on Saturday.

Acca Ltd are seeking planning consent to run the outlet on a franchise arrangement.

A planning application has been submitted to South Holland District Council for a change of use of the Hall Place building as well as the installation of a new shop front.

It’s planned the unit will sell coffee and other hot and cold drinks, food including sandwiches and cakes, and coffee equipment such as cafetieres and percolators.

Costa already has a shop at Springfields Retail Outlet.

The prospect of child heart surgeries continuing at a world-leading East Midlands hospital has left South Holland families relieved and delighted this week.

A plan to close the children’s heart surgery centre at Glenfields Hospital, Leicester, and two other centres in England has been thrown out by the Government after a damning review of the original recommendation.

An independent panel set up by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt to review changes proposed in a report published last July called Safe and Sustainable Review of Children’s Heart Services said the plan to close Glenfields was based on “flawed analysis.”

But the future of the centre, which provides the pioneering ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) treatment to patients, is still uncertain after Mr Hunt ordered NHS bosses to draw up revised plans for child heart surgeries in England by the end of July.

Paul Twell (39), of Gosberton Risegate, who along with his daughter Edie (4) had surgery at Glenfields, said: “It’s fantastic news and we’re delighted that common sense has prevailed in that the Government has finally realised that these specialist hospitals need to be local to people.

“Glenfields Hospital offers a fantastic service and its staff have helped us and so many other families in getting back to perfect health.”

Jonny Nightingale (15), of Millfield Gardens, Crowland, was diagnosed with a heart defect which could have caused sudden adult death syndrome before being offered treatment both at Glenfields and London’s Great Ormond Street Hospital where he was operated on in March 2011.

His dad, Kevin Nightingale (45) said: “We went to Great Ormond Street Hospital because it’s world-renowned but it didn’t matter where we went as long as my son got sorted out.

“We’re very pleased with the Government’s decision because if child heart care units like Glenfields close down, how are other hospitals going to cope?”

An inquiry of child heart surgery centres in England was originally launched by the former Labour Government in 1998 after 35 babies and children were known to have died through failings at Bristol Royal Infirmary.

Lawyer Sir Ian Kennedy, who chaired the inquiry panel, recommended that child heart surgeries should be concentrated in a small number of specialist centres and the Safe and Sustainable review’s proposals were made as a result.

But there was outrage when the recommendation to close Glenfields became public in July 2012 and as a result of a 110,000-name online petition, a parliamentary debate took place in October 2012 which led to the recommendation being suspended.

Christer Larsson (32), of Stonegate, Spalding, who backed the petition and whose daughter Sofia (3) had life-saving surgery at Glenfields, said: “I’m very pleased the Government has decided to carry out a proper review, especially given all the things parents were saying.

“Now we know Sofia is going to continue getting the great care she’s had at Glenfields and that’s good news.

“But now there’s another wait to see what the NHS is 
going to do next and we wonder what its plans are going to be now.”

A door-to-door campaign is underway to improve the district’s record on recycling.

Officers for South Holland District Council have been visiting areas where there are high levels of “contamination” – where non-recycleable items are put out for collection in green bags.

Environmental wardens have already knocked on more than 500 doors across the district, explaining to residents why recycling collectors may have marked the green bags they have left beside the road with a yellow sticker.

It is part of a concentrated education programme by the council, which has been started following the award of £1.7million from the Government.

The “Pickles Pot” money – granted by Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles last November – will also be used to replace the council’s fleet of ageing recycling trucks.

A new education officer has also been employed, who has already started visiting schools to teach children about recycling.

Coun Roger Gambba-Jones, portfolio holder for waste management, said: “As part of our bid for the Pickles money we said we wanted to raise recycling rates and to do that we need to reduce the contamination rate of recycling that is put out for collection, as well as encourage people to recycle more.

“The guys doing the collection are the ones that spot when a bag is contaminated and mark it with a yellow sticker – often people put out small electrical items such as toasters.

“Where we have ‘hotspots’ of this happening – often in areas where people come and go a lot, such as flats on short-term leases – we have been sending in people to knock on doors and educate people.

“The new officer is also going into schools, because we know from evidence at other councils that pester power from children is another effective way of getting the message across to their parents.”

Recycling is worth a lot of money to the council after it signed a three-year deal in 2012 to sell plastics, glass and paper it gathers for £500,000 a year.

Shopkeepers in Spalding town centre were feeling flush last week because nearby car park toilets were open.

According to business owners in The Crescent, the men’s and women’s toilets in Vine Street have been closed more times than not since before Christmas.

This has not only left customers travelling into town cross-legged, but some of the shopkeepers too.

Parkys Pranks owner Gary Parkinson runs one of two shops along The Crescent without any staff toilet facilities.

He said: “It’s made it really difficult for us, but what is more important is it’s an inconvenience to customers. We pay enough rates down here and it should be sorted.”

Karen Scotney, who owns the Candy Bar next door which is also without a toilet, said: “If I need to go I use the council offices or nip across the road to Bookmark. It’s nice that they let me go there.

“The toilets have only been open odd days since Christmas. People are not going to park here if the toilets are out of use.

“I’ve been to the council so many times I feel sorry for the receptionist, but it does make things difficult.”

Amanda Clark, of Once Again dress agency, said when the toilets were out of order it especially caused problems for the elderly and disabled.

She said: “People come in here and ask where they can go. It’s no good directing them to the Sheepmarket because they can’t park there, which leaves the bus station.

“The council needs to look after the basic things and if there’s a problem with the toilets they need to put in temporary ones. We don’t need any distraction from people coming into Spalding.”

Tracey Graves, of Rumblings to Go, said a lot of customers asked where the toilets were.

She said: “There needs to be better signage. It’s frustrating when you find them and they are closed.”

A spokesman for South Holland District Council said: “There has been a sporadic leak at the toilets, but we have been trying to get to the bottom of the problem and they are open.”