On the night of 21-22nd June 1941 seven Avro Manchester aircraft of 207 Squadron, based at Waddington, Lincolnshire, were detailed to bomb the docks at Boulogne. Each carried 12x500lb general purpose bombs and they took-off between 01.00 and 01.42hrs. Approximately three hours later, at around 04.20hrs, six aircraft returned. The […]
Duncan Forbes
Unfortunately as a result of Boris not lifting restrictions as we had hoped we have had to postpone this event. We are currently seeking confirmation from La Rocca on the next available date which we hope will be 23rd July. The Spire group will be holding an event at […]
The Spire Group Welcome Evening – 2nd July
The Spire Group have been working with Isebrook Hospital to maximise the benefit of the money raised from the Euro Banger Rally in 2019. This money is being put towards creating pleasant sensory relaxation garden areas for both patients and staff. On Saturday after a lot of hard work at […]
The Spire Group Start Work On Isebrook Hospital Garden
Duncan, on Saturday, presented a cheque for £500 from the Santa Sleigh Appeal to Dayn Freeman from the Wellie Bus organisation. They provide a fantastic transport service helping people to overcome isolation or lack of transport. It is available to everyone and they are experienced in dealing with the elderly […]
Donation to The Wellibus
As a result of the efforts of Paul, Nigel, Tony, Duncan & Tm we raised approaching £2,500 including Gift Aid with approval of the club this has been distributed amongst the following good causes: Cransley Hospice The Daylight Centre Shires Community Services who run the much-loved Welli Bus… Talking News […]
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE MONEY RAISED FROM THE SANTA SLEIGH ...
SANTA SLEIGH APPEAL Covid 19 means we are not doing a door-to-door collection. Like all charities the pandemic has meant we have raised little money this year. The Santa appeal, which is for local good causes, normally raises well in excess of £2000 so, please help us better this […]
SANTA SLEIGH APPEAL
This year things were very different as there was no remembrance Sunday parade so it was a quiet and sombre affair as Noel Howell President of the Wellingborough Club and President Paul laid wreaths at the war memorial this year.
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
Last Saturday the Spire team lead by Tony, with the help of a number of volunteers, collected an amazing £1,420. Thanks to go to our volunteers and to the generosity of the public.
The Spire Team Poppy Appeal
As part of the Daily Mail Keep Britain Tidy Campaign Bob recently organised a litter pick in the alleyways between Winstanley Road and Knox Road and the carpark. Thanks go to: Councillor Graham Lawman Rotarian Brain Evans Councillor Martin Griffiths Rotarian Ken Harrington Councillor Brian Skittrall Who can been seen […]
Keep Britain Tidy Campaign
SADLY DUE TO CURRENT CHANGING CIRCUMSTANCES WE HAVE HAD TO CANCEL THIS MEETING We are back for our first post lock down physical meeting at Wellingborough Golf Club on 22nd September You will now find the diary is live again, details of this and future meetings will be added […]