The Order of the Poop Cover
The Order of the Poop Cover
Cyril the Crow lives on Farmer Brown's Farm. He is the leader of the crows on the farm and his life is happy and peaceful until Farmer Brown buys a shotgun. Things get very messy, very messy indeed.

TAKU Talk December 2025

The Spalding Royal Naval Association remains the only veterans’ association still operating in South Holland, Lincolnshire. This enduring presence is why the Association continues to play a leading role in supporting all military parades and services across the district, ensuring they are carried out with the dignity, precision and respect that our fallen deserve. This … Read more

Spalding Royal Naval Association Launches New Recruitment Campaign

Following the successful commemoration of the 81st Anniversary of the D-Day Landings on 6th June, which began with a flag raising at the South Holland District Council Offices and continued with a Service of Remembrance at Ayscoughfee Gardens, I have been overwhelmed by the number of heartfelt messages received via Facebook and email. Veterans and … Read more

Time for Real Change: My Re-Introduction to Politics

Rodney Grocock Author

I served as a Conservative District Councillor for 14 years and as a Conservative County Councillor for 4 years. I was also a member of the Conservative Association for nearly 15 years. In May 2023, I took a step back from Politics and, after much reflection and witnessing the current state of our country, I … Read more

Join the Royal Naval Association Spalding Branch: Friendship & Camaraderie

This weekend was a special time for South Holland as the community came together to honour those who served during Armistice events across the district. Members of the Royal Naval Association (RNA) Spalding Branch attended a series of commemorative events that were both moving and inspiring: Commonwealth Graves Service – Spalding Cemetery, Saturday, 9th November … Read more

Trafalgar Day Celebration at Baytree Garden Centre

Christine and I had a delightful time celebrating Trafalgar Day with lunch at the Baytree Garden Centre. We were warmly welcomed alongside shipmates, their wives, and partners from the RNA Association Spalding Branch by Keith Crawford MBE Chairman, as well as other association members. It was a fantastic opportunity to catch up with familiar faces, … Read more