Spondon News Archive

This archive of our original news section of the website features news articles from the website dated between 2010 and 2016.

These articles remain available on the website for historic and archiving purposes but bear in mind that some articles will be dated and potentially no longer accurate/relevant.

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Second local history book explores pub’s history

The second in a series of new booklets about Spondon Past and Present has been launched, looking at the history of…
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Spondon Traders plan ahead for 2012

Following their success back in November with the brilliant Christmas Lights Switch-on event, the Spondon Traders…
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Who will be the “Spondon Young Team of the Year”?

An award scheme which aims to specifically recognise, reward, promote and celebrate the achievements and successes of…
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Auto crime advice from the Safer Neighbourhood Team

Spondon has seen an increase in offences of theft from motor vehicle/criminal damage to motor vehicles in the local…
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Treetops Hospice Friends looking for new members

Spondon Friends of Treetops Hospice are holding a meeting on January 28th 1–4 pm in the Conference Room of Spondon…
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New website pays tribute to former Spondon vicar

A new website has been launched dedicated to the memory of Spondon vicar and Spondon Boys Club founder, the Rev Edward…
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Spondon Compactor Day - February 2012

In February 2012, Spondon Neighbourhood Board is working with Streetpride to collect large and bulky items, free of…
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New Spondon local history book series launched

The first in a series of new booklets about Spondon Past and Present has been launched in a joint venture between…
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Thousands turn out for Spondon Christmas Lights Switch-on!

An estimated 2,000 people filled the streets of Spondon centre on Friday 25th November for this year's Christmas Lights…
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101 - the new non-emergency number for Police

The Police Non Emergency number has now changed. The new number is now 101. This replaces the previous 0345 123 33 33…
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More details announced for Spondon's Christmas Lights Switch-on

Spondon Alight, the village's great Christmas light switch on, will this year take place on Friday 25th November. The…
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Funding update from Spondon Neighbourhood Board

There are a number of funding streams available to the Spondon Neighbourhood Board and this year just over £15,000 was…