Belton International Horse Trials
The Belton International Horse Trials is a beautiful three-day equestrian event set in the lovely grounds of National Trust parkland, and this year took place from Friday 31st March to Sunday 2nd April.
Lincolnshire rider Rosalind Canter took top honours in Saturday’s first CIC2* International class (Section F), riding No Excuse. Mr Sam Ecroyd took first place in the CIC2* International class (Section J) riding ARCO BB.
Izzy Taylor and KBIS Starburst took the main prize in the CIC3* Lycetts Grantham Cup (Section M) on the Sunday and so claimed the first leg of the Shearwater Insurance Tri-Star Grand Slam in the process. It was a close contest, with Izzy just pipping the 2014 winners Sir Mark Todd and Leonidas II to the post, whilst Piggy French was close on the heels being just one penalty point off Izzy, riding Quarrycrest Echo on the pair’s first run at this level.
Aside from the main Horse Trials there were numerous displays and demonstrations, such as Pony Club Games, Gate Jumping, classic cars, a dog show and live music – plus over ninety tradestands, thus keeping nearly everyone occupied in one form or another.
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Grantham school joins Carol Service in celebration of town’s hospital![]()
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Pupils from St Mary’s Catholic Voluntary Academy are taking part in the first Carol Service to celebrate the special relationship Grantham and District Hospital has with the town and surrounding communities.![]()
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The school children will join in the singing of favourite Christmas Carols as well as perform their own set musical piece at the Carol Service on Thursday 11th December at 7pm, in St Wulfram’s church, Grantham.![]()
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Deputy Head Teacher Olivia Mumford said: “The Carol Service is a fantastic opportunity for our pupils to share the joy of music while showing appreciation for the incredible work done at Grantham and District Hospital. It’s a privilege to support such an important event in our town."![]()
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The Carol Service has been organised by United Lincolnshire Hospitals Charity, who work closely with staff at Grantham and District Hospital and provides those extras for staff and patients that NHS budgets are unable to fund. ![]()
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Further details on the Grantham NHS Carol Service can be found by visiting www.ulhcharity.org.uk/news/christmas-carols-at-grantham-st-wulfram-church-in-thanks-for-towns-sup...