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Covering Eastoft, Keadby, Allthorpe and Derrythorpe

December 2012 Police News Page 6 The Crowle and Ealand Town Council Newsletter Pages 16/17 Crowle and Ealand History Page 26 School News and much much more...

Issue 38

Crowle Community Hall

Saturday 8th December 10am – 4pm A unique Christmas Craft Fair offering a wide range of quality gifts for all the family

All items crafted by the sellers Refreshments Relax with a drink and cake to take in the festive atmosphere

Charity Raffle All proceeds from the raffle will be donated to our chosen charity Jerry Green Foundation Trust (local dog rescue)

Free Admission & Parking For further information contact

Jon or Caroline on 07792 476673 www.facebook.com/CrowleCraftFairs www.facebook.com/incrowle

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Steven joins forces to provide wider service provision As many of you know, Steven Speers has successfully implemented a physiotherapy service in Epworth. His business has grown from strength to strength and he has a long list of testimonials from more than satisfied patients. During the two and a half years he’s been trading from Epworth Leisure Centre, he has also been working for the Lincoln Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries Clinic where he has developed a significant client base and respect from fellow colleagues.

Steven is delighted to announce that he has become a partner at the Lincoln clinic and along with that, they have taken on Steven Speers Physiotherapy to run alongside their five other successful clinics. “I’m thrilled to have been invited to become a partner with this already successful Physiotherapy practice” says Steven who will be one of four partners and will be running two of their six clinics.

Steven Speers Physiotherapy will now be known as Epworth Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries Clinic.

Steven will remain very much at the helm but highly experienced Physiotherapists will also cover during busy periods.

Alongside this exciting new venture is the opening of a new clinic at Marshall’s Yard, Gainsborough. Steven will also be managing the Gainsborough clinic supported by the Physiotherapists and administration staff from the Lincoln practice. Steven has previously worked at the John Coupland Hospital, Gainsborough as a Senior Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapist and so has developed an excellent reputation and rapport with local GPs. “I’m very much looking forward to working at the new Marshall’s Yard practice. It’s an excellent opportunity to continue working in Gainsborough but in private practice” states Steven. He adds “I’m also delighted with the success of Steven Speers Physiotherapy in Epworth. I have been really busy of late so it’ll be will nice to offer patients alternative appointments to see me at the Gainsborough clinic” Steven Joins partners Gavin Cummings, Anthony Glennon and Jane Seabrook. They currently have clinics in Cabourne and South Hykeham, Lincoln, Market Rasen, Louth and now add Marshall’s Yard and Epworth to their growing number of premises.

Steven is keen to reassure his Epworth patients of the same personal and confidential service he previously offered. “The Leisure Centre is still an excellent venue to hold a physio clinic. I have become very busy lately and owing to NHS work commitments, I haven’t been able to offer additional appointments until now”. Patients can choose to come to Epworth or Marshall’s Yard with appointments running up to six days a week. Both clinics have disabled access and ample free parking.

For an appointment or further information please contact us on 01427 614634 Epworth Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries Clinic Epworth Leisure Centre Burnham Road Epworth DN9 1BZ Marshall’s Yard Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries Clinic 5a The Pattern Store Marshall’s Yard Gainsborough DN21 2AU

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Editors Letter...

With only 3 weeks until Christmas, everything is in full throttle again! This month’s Arrow has lots of local fayres and events; be sure to make a visit, they are always good for a visit for last minute stocking fillers.

A visit to Santa?? Santa will be visiting The Smithy, High Street, Owston Ferry on the following dates Fri 7th Dec 6pm -8pm, Sat 8th Dec 2pm - 4pm Sun 9th Dec 2pm - 5pm, Sun 16th Dec 2pm - 5pm Admission to see Santa ÂŁ3 (includes a gift from Santa) There will also be refreshments, raffle and tombola. Santa is also calling at Mazie Mazie at Hatfield, more details can be found on page 23.

If any of our readers are interested in seeing the last flying Vulcan at Robin Hood airport, tickets can be purchased for the experience. Full details are on page 28.

Also keep supporting local boy Alexander Strong!

Two books can now be purchased on Amazon and money raised will help treatment for the rare form of cancer he has. Full story on page 28.

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The deadline for January issue is December 12th.

May all the Arrow team wish all our readers a Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year!

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Crowle WI . 1923 to 2013.

Stepping out for another 90 years Late in 1922 the poster went up asking ladies to join a meeting with a view to forming a Women’s Institute in Crowle. The call was answered by a very large number of women and Crowle WI was formed at the beginning of 1923.

To celebrate their 90 years, the present members have produced a desk calendar.

Don’t panic! This will frighten neither the children or the horses, but does reflect the idea of ‘stepping out’.

"We are delighted to present the draft copy of: ‘Crowle and Ealand Future: The Crowle and Ealand Community Led Plan” To thank you to the many people who responded to requests for their views via our website, surveys, face to face contact, calls, emails and a stall on Crowle show .

The draft plan can be viewed at the Crowle Hub, Crowle Regen Shop or on our website www.crowleandealandfuture.co.uk

The pictures is for June.

To see more you need to buy the calendar. It will cost you £3.50 and you need to contact Phyllis Taylor on 01724 710025.

This includes a first draft of an Implementation Plan. We would welcome your comments on the Implementation Plan: 1 By email hazel.wilson@homecall.co.uk 2 By phone Paul McCartan 01724 798733 3 In writing to Crowle Regen, Market Place, Crowle, DN17 4HA.

Crowle Methodist Church continue with their programme of events; on Monday 3rd December at 7pm

We would like to publish the plan as soon as possible and so we would appreciate all comment s back by 12th December.

there will be a Christmas Musical Coffee Evening with Pam Pickwell and friends. Tickets £3.00

Thank you to all local people for their involvement and co-operation in preparing this plan."

The church holds a coffee morning on the third Saturday of each month from 9.30-11.30.

Everyone welcome.

South Axholme Young Farmers Club are meeting on a Tuesday evenings 7.30pm in the room at The Old School Inn, Epworth.

The Crowle and Ealand Over 60’s club continue their programme.

The entertainment for 6th December will be singer Barry Williams at the Community Hall.

Come along and give him a great welcome.

L Lumb 01427 710532

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November 27th New Members Night December 4th Inter Club Quiz December 11th Talk by Geoff Parker December 18th Christmas Meal Contact Elly Durdy 0787 5359748 for further details

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AXHOLME NORTH POLICE REPORT Full details can be viewed on www.humberside.police.uk Neighbourhood policing policies:- 1) Market Place and Potts Lane, Crowle – calls regarding anti -social behaviour and Criminal Damage to property. During October 2012 there has been just the one call for service to this area. However the Neighbourhood Team will continue to regular patrol this area and check any persons or vehicles in the area. This priority is now being monitored. 2) St Oswald’s Church and Church Street, Crowle – anti-social behaviour and youths congregating and causing a nuisance to local residents. During October there has been several calls to this area.

There will be increased patrols in this area and we ask parents to be vigilant of where their children are. 3) Countrywatch Issues – Due to the impending darker nights it is expected that calls for service will be on the increase with regards to Criminal Damage, Theft, Poaching, off road bikes and trespassers on land with dogs.

Police Constable 1382 Dean Southam

Police Community Support Officer Paul Fearon

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Dean.Southam@humberside.pnn.police.uk Paul.Fearon@humberside.pnn.police.uk Wendy.Frear@humberside.pnn.police.uk Bad Weather Advice:- PLEASE could we ask that you complete your winter checks of your vehicles in readiness and DO NOT leave your car unattended to warm-up before you use it. This gives a clear message “STEAL ME”, please don’t make your car cosy for crime.

Thefts On Axholme North During October there continues to be reports of suspicious vehicles which are driving around the villages, entering people’s gardens looking for scrap metal. Could you please ensure that items of any value are locked away and if you see anything suspicious do not hesitate to ring either 999 if you deem the report to be serious or non emergency number 101 with descriptions of people and vehicle if possible.

New Supervisor – Police Sergeant 2441 Tony PETTY has joined up at Epworth Police Station as Sgt Michelle GARLICK has been temporary moved to another position within the Scunthorpe Division. If you with to contact him please email him on anthony.petty@humberside.pnn.police.uk

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Cadet Sergeant Luke Cappleman (16) and Cadet Sergeant Alex Fordham (16), both of Crowle Air Cadets, have recently completed their Senior Non-Commissioned Officer training course at South and West Yorkshire Wing Headquarters. The course aims to teach Senior NCOs how to manage groups of Junior NCOs and other cadets, as well as build upon the skills taught in earlier courses.

The course focuses on developing the candidates abilities to lead a group and get things done, as well as building upon team working skills, problem solving and communications skills learnt at an earlier stage in the candidates development. It is continually assessed and candidates leave the course with report, highlighting their strengths and also areas for them to develop in the future.

It brings together cadets from all across South and West Yorkshire Wing (An area that also covers parts of East Yorkshire, North Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire) and helps them develop their skills, as well as teaching them new skills and allowing them to meet other cadets from around the Wing and share experiences and ideas.

Crowle Cadets Make a Splash Cadets from Crowle Squadron recently took part in the South and West Yorkshire Wing inter-squadron swimming competition. The competition is open to all 33 Squadrons within the Wing and sees the cadets compete in 4 different categories.

The day saw a lot of strong competition, with several close run races. At the end of the competition, the cadets were placed 14th in the girl’s competition, 16th in the boy’s competition and 16th in the overall competition.

Flying Officer V Docherty, 2nd in command of Crowle Squadron, said “The cadets did really well. We only had a small team and only one female cadet, so to come where we did was fantastic” Sport is one of the many opportunities that Crowle Squadron offers to its members, both cadets and staff.

The Royal Air Force, Air Cadets are a youth organisation open to anyone aged 13-17. It is also open to those over 20 who wish to join as a staff and assist in the running of such events If you are interested in finding out moremention about Air Cadets Crowle visitwhen us as www.crowleaircadets.co.uk or come down to the 8 Please “TheinArrow” responding to advertisements Cadet Hut, Axholme Academy site on a Monday or Wednesday evening.

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The members of Crowle Methodist Church are looking forward to their Christmas and New year services, beginning with the Christingle Service on December 2nd. at 10.30am.

This service will be led by Mrs. J. Marshall.

The Carol service will be December 23rd. at 6.00pm and will be led by Mrs. S. Chisnell.

On December 25th, Christmas Day, there will be short service at 9.30am. led by Rev. D. Macbean.

The service on December 30th at 10.30am. will be led by Miss T. Lockwood and the final service of the season, which is the Covenant Service, will be on January 6th at 10.30am and will be a joint service with Ealand Church.

Santa will be at The Smithy, High Street, Owston Ferry (DN9 1RE); Fri 7th Dec 6pm -8pm, Sat 8th Dec 2pm - 4pm Sun 9th Dec 2pm - 5pm, Sun 16th Dec 2pm - 5pm Admission to see Santa £3 (includes a gift from Santa) There will also be refreshments, raffle and tombola.

Christmas Fair, Friday 14th December, 3 - 5pm @ Epworth Primary Academy School Hall.

Santa's Grotto, £1 per Child (includes a small treat and a photo which will be emailed to you.)

Visit the Tombola, Take a Lucky Dip, Hook a Festive Duck, Get a Tattoo even! Trade stalls of Cards and Crafts, Aloe Vera, Cupcakes plus many more. Join the raffle and enjoy our refreshments.

Forthcoming dates for your diary PTFA Christmas Quiz Friday 14th December (7.00 pm) Teams - max 6 - £1.00 entry- bring your own refreshments Other dates supported by the PTFA Christmas Fayre Wednesday 5th December (6.30 pm) All welcome Christmas Concert Wednesday 19th December (7 pm) All welcome

ISLE CHORLAL SOCIETY CHRISTMAS CONCERT will be held in the Imperial Hall Epworth on Sunday 9th December at 7.00pm.

Come and enjoy a selection of Christmas Carols & Songs. Tickets £6 to include light refreshments and raffle tickets £1. For information please contact 01427 873898 or 01427 754626.

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Isle Community Singers First Concert!

The recently formed Isle Community Singers will be presenting their first solo concert on the Isle on 19 December at 8pm at St Norbert’s Catholic Academy, Fieldside, Crowle.

The choir previously appeared in a joint concert with the Barnetby Silver Band.

Billed as a Festive Christmas Concert it is a bargain at £3 per ticket (especially since the ticket price includes a mince pie!) So come along and enjoy an evening of music (not all of which will be Christmas-themed) and get in the mood for the festive season.

Tickets are available by calling 01427 873947 or 01724 710249 or in person from Serendipity on Epworth High Street.

The choir leader, Hannah Doherty, a music graduate from York said: “I thoroughly enjoy working with this choir, we have a lot of laughter and fun during rehearsals and they are all learning a lot We are looking to expand our membership, so if you can sing, if you want to sing or even if you feel like you can't sing then they are the singers for you! We rehearse every Wednesday evening (not including school holidays) at St Norbert's Catholic Academy from 7.30-9.30pm. So why not come along, see what we have been up to and maybe next time it could be you up there performing with the choir!”

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Crowle Remember the Fallen Air Cadets from Crowle Squadron gathered to remember the fallen on Sunday 11th November. The Squadron attended 3 of the local parades and services throughout the day, making the day a busy one for both cadets and staff.

The day began with 2 services and parades, with one in Ealand and a second in Epworth. Both parades saw the Squadron in attendance, with the 2 minute silence observed at 11 O’clock and the laying of wreaths.

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The Ealand Parade was followed by a second parade in Crowle, again with the Squadron in attendance, where the Air Cadets took centre stage, not only taking part, but leading and marshalling the parade and providing a number of the readings.

Flying Officer Victoria Docherty, 2IC at Crowle, said “It was great that the cadets gave up their time for these parades.” She continued “The cadets did the Squadron proud. Their turn out and deportment was an example to all”.

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Crowle & Ealand Town Council Newsletter Mayor’s Announcements Remembrance Sunday 11.11.12 The services at Ealand and Crowle were both well attended and offered a moment to reflect on the many brave service men and women who have sadly been lost in conflicts across the world I was proud to accompany our local school children as we layed wreaths at the cenotaphs. James Flear from The Axholme Academy, Eve Jones and Jordan Marshall from Crowle Primary School and Gabrielle Marshall and Luke Slaney from St. Norbert’s Roman Catholic School . The total sum of money collected was £315.65 which will be forwarded complete to the British Legion.

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www.crowletowncouncil.co.uk Calling all community groups please contact our clerk Kate Fowler and pass on your details of events and activities for advertisement on the website. Tel 01724 712776 during office hours Tuesday and Thursday from 9am until 2pm. If you prefer you can email by following the link from the website.

A very Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year is wished to all residents from Crowle & Ealand Town Council. Please support our 2 local lights switch on.

The first one is at Crowle Market Square on Saturday December 1st starting at 4:30 with Santa arriving at about 5:45.

The following weekend sees the switch on at Ealand Victory Hall Saturday December 8th at 5pm with stalls and refreshments available.

New Councillor We welcome Councillor Don Cross from Crowle who was co-opted at our September Full council meeting.

Council Business The Full council meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Hub at 7pm should anyone wish to come and sit in the public gallery. We cover a range of issues from planning applications to funding bids and general correspondence from residents and Local government. The public gallery offers any resident a 3 minute opportunity to speak to the council and although we can not respond directly at the time you will be contacted with a reply from the clerk on our behalf.

Additionally the sub committees also meet monthly and members of the public are welcome to attend but there is no public forum at these meetings. Community and Communications are held on the first Tuesday of the month, Policy and Finance are held on the last Wednesday of the month and finally Property Management & Planning on the first Thursday of the month. All meetings are advertised on the Town council website along with the minutes of all meetings previously held.

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Perfect Performance Students at the Axholme Academy were captivated by a performance of “Perfect” this week when Theatre In Education Company Tiny Giants visited with their gripping tale with a moral. The play, based on real life tragedy, tells the story of a teenager who, after being thrown through the windscreen in a car accident because she wasn’t wearing her seat belt, has numerous operations and hundreds of stitches to her face and head. The students’ attention was grabbed by the quick pace and use of comedy, which made the impact of the end of the play all the more powerful.

“Students had their emotions mauled for an hour, but I am sure that because of that, they will take away the strong message that wearing a seat belt is a vital part of road safety” said Head of PSHE Bronwen Gwyther

Time to Rest Wow! It’s Christmas Time already. There’s so much to do – cards to write, presents to buy and wrap and meals to plan. When the children plead for a tree way before Christmas Day, we rummage in the cupboard for last year’s decorations – and then replace them with new and better! Then there’s the School production, the Christmas Fayre and the Church Service to attend. Is there no end to what needs to be done? We all need time to rest.

There’s the rub. With so much going on, it’s so easy to miss Jesus! Some of you who read Arrow may not want to see Jesus but you can hardly miss out with Carols blaring out even as you shop. ‘O come let us adore Him’ – most carols are about Jesus. After all, it’s His birthday party. We all need time to rest.

In the Churches, we go into overdrive. Christingle Services, Carol Services, Midnight services, Crib Services, Christmas services and more. Some Churches even offer Mulled Wine after worship! Wherever you live in the Isle, your local Church or Chapel will have something planned which gives you time to rest and relax and think about Jesus the Son of God. Watch out for full details on local notice boards and leaflets or in the local Press.

Rev Timothy Buckley Rector of St Oswald’s Church Althorpe with Keadby

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Christmas in the Isle of Axholme WROOT CHRISTMAS MARKET On Saturday 1st December 2012 the Christmas Market will take place in Wroot Village Hall starting at 10am and ending at 1pm. Last year’s market was a huge success and it is hoped that this year should be even better with stalls selling homemade produce including Christmas puddings, mince pies, jams, marmalade, cakes etc. There will also be stalls selling jewellery, scarves, handbags, cards, sweet trees, Christmas gifts and decorations and much more. Everyone is welcome and all proceeds go to the Village Hall.

The Village Hall Kitchen will once again be providing an excellent range of refreshments including bacon or sausage sandwiches, teas, coffees and home baked items, full breakfasts are also available at very reasonable prices.

At 11.30 am Santa will arrive at the hall and he will be available for the children to give him their Christmas requests until 12.30pm. There is no charge for all village children and children who attend Wroot Travis School, but there will be a small charge of £1 for any other children wishing to see Santa and receive a gift.

WROOT PANTOMIME THE WIZARD of OZ Wednesday 16th January 2013 to Saturday 19th January 2013. Tickets are £6 adults and £3 children.

Tickets are on sale from 1st December and are available from the Shop or the Cross Keys Pub or by ringing 01302 771480. Those who have been before know how popular this event is so make sure that you book early to avoid disappointment.

ISLE CHORLAL SOCIETYCHRISTMAS CONCERT Will be held in the Imperial Hall Epworth on Sunday 9th December at 7.00pm. Come and enjoy a selection of Christmas Carols & Songs. Tickets £6 to include light refreshments and raffle tickets £1. For information please contact 01427 873898 or 01427 754626.

St Andrew's Parish Church, Epworth will be holding "The Christmas Market" on Friday 7th December from 12 noon onwards in the Imperial Hall, Chapel Street, Epworth. It is in conjunction with the switching-on of the town Christmas Lights at 6 30 pm.

There will a raffle; tombola; preserves; sweets; cakes; books; bran-tub; Christmas items for sale; games; mulled wine and other refreshments.

Charity Christmas Fete at The Waterfront Inn, West Stockwith, on 8th December from 3pm. The money raised will be shared towards: Resarch into Guillain–Barré syndrome as a member of our family was diagnosed with this life threatening virus that only 1 in 20,000 people are diagnosed with. We would like to raise money so people will be made more aware of it to help diagnose as early as possible. Also a local 11 year old recently suffered from a brain tumour and we would like to give the money to the rehab team to say thank you. If anyone is interested in a stall or would like to volunteer please call Bianca 0794 7510 702 Owston Ferry Christmas Lights will be switched on Sat 8th Dec 6.30pm for 7pm in the Market Place. There will be a bucket collection for the band and Air Ambulance. Santa will be at The Smithy, High Street, Owston Ferry (DN9 1RE); Fri 7th Dec 6pm -8pm, Sat 8th Dec 2pm - 4pm, Sun 9th Dec 2pm - 5pm, Sun 16th Dec 2pm - 5pm Admission to see Santa £3 (includes a gift from Santa) There will also be refreshments, raffle and tombola.

Old Rectory Hosts Quality Craft Fair Anyone wanting to get a special Christmas present should be heading for Epworth’s Old Rectory on Saturday 8th December. Admission is free and the event runs from 10am until 3pm. There will be a festive atmosphere - with the Old Rectory being decorated and fun activities for children – including making a Christmas card for mum and dad.

Festive refreshments will be on sale and the stalls will be selling a variety of gifts including jewellery, handicrafts, locally produced honey and Christmas cards.

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Althorpe and Keadby Children Act as Flag Bearers at Glanford Park On Saturday 27th October, 19 children from Althorpe and Keadby Primary School were fortunate enough to be chosen as flag bearers at the Scunthorpe United v MK Dons game at Glanford Park.

The children acted as a "guard of honour": welcoming the players from both teams onto the pitch and waving Scunthorpe flags. This was not as easy as it sounds because it was a very windy day and the flag sticks weren't all that strong! However, our children were brilliant and carried on regardless. We had a great time cheering and shouting, eating and drinking and generally spending a great Saturday afternoon together.

Well done to Melina Chapman, Bailey Wilde, Ashley Bainbridge, Willow Sillence, Connor Podmore, Callum Taylor, Rhys Adams, Jennifer Robinson, Emily Neary, Leighton Taylor, Luke Mitcham, Kai Murray, Joshua Tebbutt, Millie Wright, Benny Thorley, Alex Cole, William Hess and Bradley Hirst some of whom won the opportunity to be flag bearers due to the thought provoking questions they posed to Connor Jennings and Christian Ribeiro, for example:-

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Two Authors, one village.

Epworth has had its fair share of people who have gone on to fame and fortune. Sportsman Ian Botham lived here for many years and his son Liam Botham went to South Axholme School. Sheridan Smith of ‘two packets’ fame was an Epworthian, and who can forget that guy from Eldorado. Recently David Gatward returned to do a book signing at South Axholme to promote his teenage horror novels.

Hoping the follow in their footsteps are two new authors Rebecca Kershaw and Adele Carrington, both locals and both with their first books just released.

Rebecca’s Bleed Black is a tale of youthful exploration and the consequences this can have in later life. It follows a group of teenagers on the path of self-discovery in Northumberland.

Denial, the first of the Varcolac Journals, is Adele’s new look at the Vampire legends, using Romany mythology and a main character who we can all connect with it takes the reader on a journey of blood, sex and intrigue.

Battle of the Books Adele got in contact with Rebecca after an Epworth Bells article; she couldn’t get over the coincidence and just had to get in touch. After lots of coffee and cake, they decided to hold a Battle of the Books in aid of Alexander Strong.

“We wanted to do something fun, that would captures people’s imagination and raise money for Lex’s treatment.” Adele said The Battle was born. Five tasks run through December, from a twitter campaign to being able to buy coffee and cake treats loved by the characters in the books in ****.

Rebecca says “We’ll be out in Doncaster in fancy dress one week and book signing in Epworth the next, to be honest we aren’t really sure what Charlotte Oatway has planned for us, but I’m sure it will be fun.”

Charlotte and her father Steve agreed to get involved when they heard about the idea, not only did Steve Oatway shoot the cover for Denial, he is a close friend to the Strong family.

Lex has a rare form of cancer, the treatment he has been recommended is still experimental and therefore costly. All the people who know him speak of his courage and his determination to fight against cancer. It is important that we as a community help him in his fight.

28 Please “TheviaArrow” when responding to advertisements Follow the Battle’smention fun on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/alexanderstrong.

You can buy the books at Amazon or order directly from Alexander’s page.

On Thursday 6th December 2012 our indoor meeting is a talk on Peatlands and Heathlands the in the Lincolnshire area.

Our guest speaker is Matthew Blissett who is the North-west Lincolnshire Warden looking after the management of the Trusts Nature reserves in and around the Isle of Axholme.

We look forward to welcoming all regular members and new visitors.

All our indoor meetings which commence in October are held in the Stephen Jones Hall at the rear of the Methodist Chapel, Low Street, Haxey on the first Thursday of the month at 7.30pm and everyone is welcome, you don’t have to be a member. There is a small admission charge of £1, a raffle and refreshments.

Don’t forget that a good range of competitively priced bird food is always on sale at our indoor meetings or at Geoff’s house in Belton.

If you need any bird food or further information about the Local Trust Group please contact Geoff or Chris Trinder on 01427 872051.

Ciaran Wainwright age10, presented a cheque and cash totalling £400 to Mrs Ann Barton, manager of Cancer Research UK Scunthorpe.

The money was raised from a series of meat raffles organised by owners on 7 Lakes Country Park,Crowle throughout the summer.

Ciaran worked hard to make every raffle a success. The organisers would like to thank the owners, friends and local residents of Crowle and Ealand for their support.

The meat prizes were supplied by Parkin Butchers of Crowle

To advertise please call 01302 532676 or 07912 643010

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What’s On In Crowle & Ealand?

Day

Activity

Meeting Place

Time

Contact

Mon

Crowle & Ealand Entertainers Drama Group

Community Hall Crowle

6.00pm - 9.00pm

Mon

300 Axholme Air Training Corps

Jubilee Pavilion, Belton Playing Field

7pm - 9:30pm

07812 124979 Paul Clarke

Mon

Keadby Youth Club 8-14 years old

Keadby Church Hall

6.00pm - 7.30pm (term time only)

Ben Lund 0780 1513676

Mon

Beavers

Youth Centre

5.30—6.30pm

John 01724 711492

Mon

Cubs & Scouts

Youth Centre

6.30—8.00pm

John 01724 711492

Tues

Aerobics For All

Crowle Community Hall

6.30-7.30pm

07887 503318 Rae

Tues

Legs, Bums and Tums

Crowle Community Hall

8.00—8.45 pm

07887 503318 Rae

Tues

Crowle Youth Club

Crowle Youth Centre

7.00pm - 9.00pm YR9+

Wed

Crowle Monkey Club

Windsor Park Godnow Road

9.00am - 11.00am

Wed

300 Axholme Air Training Corps

North Axholme Media Arts College, Wharf Road, Crowle

7pm - 9:30pm

Wed

Phoenix Taekwondo

Community Hall Crowle

6.30pm - 9.00pm

Wed

Second Hand Book sale and Coffee Morning

St Oswalds Church, Althorpe

10.am –12 noon

Diane 01724 782477

Thurs

Crowle Rural Day Centre

Crowle Community Hall

9.30am-2pm transport

Diana 01724 710732

Sally James 07717 873803

available

Thurs

Crowle Youth Club

Crowle Youth Centre

7.00pm - 9.00pm YR6

Thurs

Step Aerobics

7 Lakes Country Park

7-8pm

07887 503318 Rae

Thurs

Body Tone

Crowle Community Hall

8-8.45 pm

07887 503318 Rae

Fri

Crowle Monkey Club

Windsor Park Godnow Road

9.00am - 11.00am

Fri

Andrea Hobson School of Dance

Community Hall Crowle

5.00pm - 9.00pm

Fri

Crowle Youth Club

Crowle Youth Centre

6.30pm - 8.30pmYrs 6,7,8

Fri

Nordic Walking

Epworth Garden Centre

10.00-noon

Sat

Crowle and Ealand Bowls

Outdoor Bowling Green Church Lane, Crowle

6-8pm

2nd Mon

Regen Meeting

White Hart, Crowle

7.00pm

1st Monday

Eastoft over 50’s CLUB

River Don Pub

01724 798040

1st Wedn

Crowle Angling Club

Crowle Liberal Club

8.00pm

1st Wedn

Knitting Club-Anne

Eastoft Village Hall

6.30pm-8.00pm

2nd Wedn

Mothers Club

Crowle Community Hall

7.00pm - 9.00pm

2nd Wedn

Eastoft Womans Institute

Village Hall, Eastoft

7.30pm

3rd Wedn

Ealand Women’s Fellowship

Ealand Chapel

2.00pm

1st Thursday

Crowle WI

Resource Centre Crowle

7.30pm

3rd Thursday

The Over 60’s

Crowle Community Hall

7.00pm - 9.00pm

Friday

Knitting Club—Anne

Grannies Annies Coffee Shop

7.00pm-8.30pm

Last Friday

St Johns Ambulance BINGO

Keadby Church Hall

7.00pm

Last Saturday

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Coffee Morning

2nd Saturday

Crowle Market

01724 297280 Vince 01724 712476

0780 6486726

0780 6486726

Keadby Church Hall 10.00am - 12noon Please mention “The Arrow” when responding to advertisements Crowle Market Place

10.00am-2pm

07590 073235

Age Concern

0800 009966

Child Line

0800 111

NSPCC

08088005000

Samaritans

01724 860000

Benefits Agency

01724 274444

SSAFA Forces Help www.ssafa,org.uk

01427 872611

Humberside Fire Brigade

01724 295900

Humberside Police (non - emergency)

0845 6060222

Crimestoppers

BUSINESS DIRECTORY BUSINESS/FINANCE Hurstons Accountants Epworth

01427 873737

MJ Button Accountants Crowle

01724 711881

HEALTH & FITNESS The Willows Dental Practice-Belton

01427 872106

Lifestyle Matters

07912 367300

0800 555111

Tranquil Moments Holistic Therapies www.tranquil-moments.eu

07921 174835

Health Visitor Team for under 5’s

01427 871181

PEST CONTROL

Anglian Water

0845 7145145

Axholme Pest Control

British Gas

0800 111999

Central Networks Electricity

0800 0568090

TAXI/TRAVEL

Transco Gas

0800 111999

Yorkshire Electricity

0800 375675

Axi Private Hire up to 8 passengers www.axiprivatehire.co.uk

07866 859963 01724 798877

Yorkshire Water

0845 1242420

Pam’s Taxi Mini Bus 1-8 Seater

01724 711941 07707 036611

Floodline

0845 9881188

SSAFA Forces Help www.ssafa,org.uk

01476 569764

National Rail Enquiries

0845 484950

Isle Coaches

01427 728227

Road car

0845 6050605

Executive/Chauffeur Driven/Wedding Transport EX-ZEC Travel Services www. exzectravel.co.uk

01724 296296

Scunthorpe General Hospital

.01724 282282

Goole & District Hospital

01405 720720

Crowle Health Centre

08444 778652

NHS Direct

0845 4647

St Norberts Catholic Primary School

01724 710249

Eastoft C.E. Primary School

01724 798274

Crowle Primary School

01724 710312

North Axholme Comprehensive School

01724 710368

Trentvale Preparatory School

01724 782904

Luddington & Garthorpe Primary School

01724 798228

Althorpe & Keadby Primary School

01724 782344

01302 820137 078765 95574

TRADESMEN Axholme Carpet Cleaning

North Lincolnshire Council

01427 873608 07766 747245

01724 784187 0774 0708 866

CMD Development

01302 770216

Complete Fire & Security Systems Ltd

01302 511050 07917 766922

Paul Jollands Building Services– based in Keadby

01724 782391 07976 632269

A.E.S. Tiling (Ceramic Floor & Wall Tiling)

01302 885401 07749 519557

S A Walker Electrical Services

08458 396775 07751 887623

Martin Johnson Plumbing & Heating Repairs

01302 845978 07817 300662

Brooks Homecare Improvements

01427 875314 07973 142963

Ian Richardson Painter and Decorator - Ealand

01724 710554 07969 214519

Axholme Wood Recycling (suppliers of firewood)

07711 254113 01427 874324

Crowle Community Hall - Available for Hire - Call Doris Kennard 01724 711418 To advertise please call 01302 532676 or 07912 643010 Keadby Church Hall - Available for Hire - Call David Patterson on 01724 783546 Eastoft Village Hall - Available for Hire - Call Steve on 01724 798108

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