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Residents and workers at two care homes and two sheltered homes in South Holland are taking part in a unique live music experience this month as they work with a professional orchestra to create new compositions and songs.

Crafts, carving, fireworks, fancy dress, a parade and plenty of pumpkins will take centre-stage in Spalding on Friday October 12, as the always popular Pumpkin Festival, celebrating horticulture and harvest in South Holland, takes place in the town for the 17th year running.

Following a successful, fully booked, workshop in August, anyone looking to start their own business in South Holland can get the skills and help they need with establishing their new enterprise by attending a free intensive three-day Starting in Business course in Spalding next month.

Following the successful pilot scheme and great demand from across the district, South Holland residents in eligible areas are being invited to register for the District Council's newly expanded garden waste collection service from 1st October 2018.

South Holland District Council has launched a new consultation to receive residents' views on the proposed Council Tax Support scheme for the year 2019/20.

South Holland District Council has been presented with a national award recognising the care and provision that they provide when dealing with stray dogs.

Residents and visitors to Spalding this weekend will have the chance to delve into an often unseen and unexplored part of the town's history, as one of the cemetery chapels and the Johnson mausoleum at Spalding Cemetery are opened as part of the nationwide Heritage Open Days campaign.