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Spalding flower parade, British Book Awards, and grumpy old men.

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Jun 06, 2024
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Saturday 11.05.24

11.00 Spalding, Lincolnshire

I’m in the Lincolnshire town of Spalding for their annual Flower Parade. I didn’t just get an urge to be amongst the tulips - Amy grew up here, so it’s not (quite) as strange as it sounds. Once known around the world, the parade has made a comeback in the last two years. Highlights included Chewbacca on a sco…

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