The Crowle and Ealand Arrow

December 2020

Issue 133

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Welcome to the December issue of the Crowle and Ealand Arrow.

We should be now well under way with preparations for Christmas. At the time of writing, we have no idea how we will celebrate Christmas and whether we can even spend this valuable time with our families and loved ones!

In this issue we are really pleased to see the generosity of people in these tough times and hopefully a more ’normal’ December ahead of us!

The Isle of Axholme Lions are still planning bringing Santa to the Isle; it might be a bit different this year but I am sure they will do their very best to bring cheer to your streets. They also have an option of a video from Santa, please see pages 12 and 13 for full details and give them your full support!

Its great to see people bringing hope to the community, donating their busy time to helping others. Abbie started a Christmas gift appeal for Doncaster and North Lincolnshire. Started off a small project and escalated into a much bigger scale. Please give her your support, she is especially looking for presents for teenagers and these can be dropped off at Epworth Holmes and Garden, the dedicated drop off point.

There is also Maureen and a group of friends with their fabulous handmade Christmas trees.

Pop into your local shops and have a look and make a donation. All monies will be allocated to local charities.

We do hope you have a wonderful Christmas at this uncertain time.

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Keep safe and enjoy the read The deadline for the January issue is Friday 11th December for delivery by Sunday 3rd January.

Enjoy the read and keep safe!

Carolyn Grant Mobile no 0791 2643010 carolyn@arrowpublications.co.uk

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Community News Lindsey Lodge is inviting people across North Lincolnshire to Light up a Life and remember a lost loved one.

The service, which is open to anyone who has lost someone, will be held virtually on Friday 4 December and will be live streamed from the Hospice memorial garden.

Lindsey Lodge Chief Executive Karen Griffiths said: “Christmas can be a very difficult time for anyone who has lost a loved one, particularly this year, which has been incredibly challenging for everyone.

She added: “As we enter the festive season, we are reaching out to our local community and inviting them to join us in our Light up a Life activities.

“Our service this year will be held virtually and we are aiming to capture the very special essence of Light up a Life, to give people the opportunity to honour those they have lost in a safe and socially distanced live ceremony in the comfort of their own home.”

Lindsey Lodge’s live service will take place via Facebook live on Friday 4 December, where the trees will be lit. Each light represents a life, and will remain lit throughout the Christmas period.

Karen added: “Once people have dedicated a light, they will receive two tree decorations, one to hang on of our trees in our memorial garden throughout the month of December.

“The second decoration can be used to decorate trees at home. We’re encouraging people to turn on their Christmas lights at home simultaneously with the lighting of the Hospice tree.”

To make a dedication phone (01724) 270835 or email llh.enquirieis@nhs.net

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The 6th Form team are dedicated to supporting your individual journey, including your academic attainment and personal progress. At South Axholme 6th Form we strive to ensure that all students are equipped with the skills and confidence to pursue future opportunities in higher education, apprenticeship training or employment.

The wide expertise of the 6th Form teaching team means students have access to specialist, knowledgeable and supportive staff. Positive working relationships create a great atmosphere in and out of the classroom and the dedicated 6th Form space reflects this.

South Axholme 6th Form provides students with a personalised, high quality education due to small class sizes and first rate support from our expert staff team. Universities and employers are increasingly looking for young people who can offer more than just a good set of exam results. They value applicants who are independent, motivated and versatile. At South Axholme 6th Form, we provide all students with opportunities to develop a broad set of transferable skills. We have a great alumni network of past students studying and working in a variety of educational, vocational and industrial areas who we use to support this.

We look forward to welcoming you into our 6th Form and working with you during the next challenging and exciting stage of your education.

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Around about now, Crowle Entertainers would normally be deep into rehearsals for their annual Crowle Pantomime, which has been running for the past 19 years. They had great plans to celebrate their

20th successive pantomime this year but, sadly, the group’s activities have been severely affected by the current pandemic.

However, actors will act and directors will direct, as the saying goes, and undeterred by the fact that they couldn’t meet in person, the group has had online meetings since the March lockdown. They have branched out – first into the realms of a radio play – edited by director, Gill Vickers and Hayley Grice. Then moving on from that, the group decided to launch into film. They agreed on a comedy murder mystery film, which they devised online and then group members filmed themselves on their phones and sent their clips over to Gill Vickers who edited all of them (also on her phone) into a film. It was difficult as many members were isolating and could only film alone or with limited family members and they had to be quite innovative to get round the constraints of the lockdown. It was also the first time Gill had edited anything longer than a two minute clip so it was a huge learning curve for everyone. But the plus side was that since the process was entirely online and digital, the group were able to welcome new members from Essex and also a former member who had relocated to Oxford.

So, whilst many theatre companies are struggling, Crowle Entertainers have expanded their membership, learnt new skills and are planning another project very soon. A rare good news story during these difficult times!

If you’d like to view the hour long film it is now available on YouTube. It is called Lowacre Murders and is on Gillian Vickers’ channel. A little bit of fun, probably not the slickest film in the world, but a testament to our resilience in the face of adversity. See if you can guess who dunnit !!

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Where is Santa and the Lions This Year?

For many years Isle of Axholme Lions have had the benefit of Santa helping them out with their Christmas collection by visiting every village and collecting money door–to-door.

Due to the pandemic things will not be quite the same but the Lions hope to be able to bring Santa to the Isle during December – but in a different way.

Lion President Mike Hare said “We know everyone looks forward to seeing our float with Santa in December.

Many say it’s only when we have been round that they know Christmas has properly started.

This year we will not be able to collect funds door-to-door but we do want to take the float and Santa out to let folk know we are thinking of them. So, we do intend visiting every community but we will not be able to stop and speak to everyone who comes out to chat with Santa, particularly if there are groups of people in contravention of regulations.

We want everyone, young and old, to stay safe and have a Happy Christmas” In a usual year Isle Lions have collected just over £10,000 and this is really important to them and means they can support good causes around the Isle, including local schools with things like the hugely successful #ROAR Project for KS2 children in Primary Schools.

This year they have had to be more creative and are asking that residents consider donating direct to their bank account or use the QR Code that will be seen around the area in shops and other venues.

Santa is also kindly offering a personalised video to children for a minimum donation of £5 – email santa@islelions.org.uk to get more information.

So please remember: Santa does intend coming to help Isle of Axholme Lions this year He will probably NOT be able to stop and chat – but give him a big wave!

Lions will NOT be knocking to ask for donations Please donate by paying direct to Account No 94143531 Sort Code 40 19 20 Look out for QR Code to donate easily Some people gather money through the year to donate – if they have a bag of coin, an email to Santa will get it collected

If all goes well this is the proposed schedule – track Santa as usual on www.isle-lions.org.uk

Thursday 3rd December 17.30 Westwoodside South Friday 4th December 17.30 Westwoodside North Saturday 5th December 16.30 Haxey West, Graizelound and Ealand Sunday 6th December 16.30 Haxey East Monday 7th December 17.30 Owston Ferry & Gunthorpe Tuesday 8th December 17.30 Beltoft, West Butterwick, Althorpe and Derrythorpe Wednesday 9th December 17.30 Wroot, Sandtoft and Belton Westgate Thursday 10th December 17.30 Belton East Friday 11th December Belton West Monday 14th December 17.30 Keadby Wednesday 16th December 17.30 Epworth Thursday 17th December 17.30 Epworth and Low Burnham Friday 18th December 17.30 Epworth Saturday 19th December 16.30 Luddington, Fockerby, Garthorpe and Amcotts Sunday 20th December 16.30 Crowle West (Godnow) Monday 21st December 17.30 Crowle and Eastoft Tuesday 22 December 17.30 Crowle and Ealand To advertise please call 01302 532676 or 07912 643010

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Christmas Gift Appeal

Doncaster and North Lincolnshire We know Christmas will be a little different this year, that’s why we are collecting toys and gifts to help those local families who are in need of a little extra help. It’s been a tough year for everyone so we are pulling together to make sure those in need have an amazing Christmas to remember.

We already have 170 children added to my list just in 2 days. It all just started me wanting to help a few families, but now its on a much bigger scale, which is fantastic! I do most of the work on my own, but I do have a couple of volunteers now helping me collect donations.

All donations, either pre-loved or new must be clean and safe and full sets.

We are particularly short of gifts for teenagers!

Also donations of batteries, cleaning products as they need to be sanitized before being delivered.. We are not accepting clothes or shoes.

There are two drop of locations for toys/gifts new and pre loved; Bargains to Buy at Station Road Dunscroft and Epworth Holmes and Gardens.

I would like to say a BIG thank you to everyone who has donated already its heart warming the generosity of local people .

Abbie

(abbiedancer@hotmail.co.uk

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Thank you to Adrian from Chafors Hardware Shop in Crowle, first to receive our knitted/crochet Christmas Tree, made by Pauline Turner.

Look out for more of our fabulous handmade trees in Coop, Tesco and the Bakery.

Our aim is to put a smile on faces.

After Christmas, all squares will be made into blankets for charities.

Donation boxes are also available in stores any monies will go to local charities.

Maureen 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 Entertainers Drama Group

Community Hall Crowle

evening

Sheila 01724 711212 Gill 01427 873947

Mon

300 Axholme Air Training Corps 300@aircadets.org

Axholme Academy

7pm - 9pm

01724 712064

Mon

Tiny Talk Baby Signing Class

Ealand Victory Hall

10.30-11.30

Tessa 0785 5633617

Monday

Crowle and Ealand Bowls

Outdoor Bowling Green Church Lane, Crowle

2-4pm Vince Blackwell 15 April 2019-31 Aug 2019 01724 712476

Tues

Cubs and Scouts

Belton Pavilion

6.30pm-8pm

Jon Boulton - 07740 597314

Tues

Aerobics For All

Crowle Community Hall

6.30-7.30pm

07887 503318 Rae

Tues

Crowle Crafters

Crowle Methodist Chapel

2-4pm

Mary 01724 710956

Tues

Coffee Morning

Keadby Church Hall

9.30am

Tues

Legs, Bums and Tums

Crowle Community Hall

8.00—8.45 pm

Tues

Crowle Youth Club

Crowle Youth Centre

7.00pm - 9.00pm YR9+

Fri

'Isle be playful'

Pavilion, Godnow Road, Crowle

9:30-11:30 am

Wed

Outcasts Cricket Club

Hirst Priory, Crowle

6pm -7.30pm (Nets)

07887 503318 Rae

07903 501340

Wed

Phoenix Taekwondo

Community Hall Crowle

6.30pm - 9.00pm

Wed

Isle Community Choir

St Norbert's Catholic Primary Academy School, Crowle

7.30pm-9.30pm

Gill 07419 319796 or Richard 01427 872686

Wed

Second Hand Book sale and Coffee Morning

St Oswalds Church, Althorpe

10.am –12 noon

Diane 01724 601250

Thurs

Crowle Rural Day Centre

Crowle Community Hall

9.30am-2pm transport

Diana 01724 710732

available

Thurs

Crowle Youth Club

Crowle Youth Centre

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

Andrea Hobson School of Dance

Community Hall Crowle

7.00pm - 9.00pm YR6

5.00pm - 9.00pm

2nd Monday

Crowle Youth Club Crowle and Ealand Regeneration Nordic Walking Project meeting

Crowle Community Hall Epworth Garden Centre

6.30pm - 8.30pmYrs 6,7,8 01724 296250 7.00pm 01724 712221 10.00-noon 01724 297280

1st Monday

Eastoft over 50’s CLUB

River Don Pub

01724 798040

1st Wedn

Crowle Angling Club

Crowle Liberal Club

8.00pm

1st Wedn

Tea at Two

St Oswalds Church, Crowle

2pm—4pm Anita Parkin

2nd Wedn

Mothers Club

Crowle Community Hall

7.00pm - 9.00pm

2nd/4th Wednesday

Scrabble Group

Crowle Library

2.25pm-4.45pm

3rd Wedn

Ealand Women’s Fellowship

Ealand Chapel

2.00pm

1st Thursday

Crowle and District WI

Community Hub

7.15pm

3rd Thursday

The Over 60’s

Crowle Community Hall

7.00pm - 9.00pm

Last Saturday

Coffee Morning/jumble sale

Keadby Church Hall

9.00am til noon

Isobel 01724 783497 Diane 01724 601250

2nd Saturday

Crowle Market

Crowle Market Place

9.00am-1pm

07783 440 453

1st Thursday

Epworth’s Ladies Society

Old School Inn, Epworth

17.30pm start

01427 873368

Fri Fri

Crowle Community Wellbeing Hub

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01724 710726

01724 710413– Jean

01724 711994

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY £30 PER YEAR

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

0800 555111

Health Visitor Team

0800 099951

TAXI/TRAVEL

Anglian Water

0845 7145145

British Gas

0800 111999

Pam’s Minibus and Taxi Service 1—8 passengers and 8 to 16 passengers

Central Networks Electricity

0800 0568090

Transco Emergency Gas leaks

0800 111999

Yorkshire Electricity

0800 375675

Axholme Decorating Centre-Epworth 'Mixing Paint For You' sales@axdeccentre.co.uk

Yorkshire Water

0845 1242420

Fountain Court Florist Epworth

01427 874831

Floodline

0845 9881188

Brooks HOMECARE Replacement Windows and doors

SSAFA Forces Help www.ssafa,org.uk

01476 569764

01427 875314 07973 142963

Citizens Advice

01724 870941

Isle Coaches

01427 728227

Road car

0845 6050605

North Lincolnshire Council

01724 296296

Scunthorpe General Hospital

.01724 282282

Goole & District Hospital

01405 720720

Crowle Health Centre

01724 713920

NHS Direct

111

St Norberts Catholic Primary School

01724 710249

HEALTH & FITNESS The Willows Dental Practice-Belton

01427 872106

Blissful Soles Reflexology Mobile Therapist

07901 016688

PEST CONTROL Axholme Pest Control

01427 873608 07766 747245

01724 711941 07707 036 611

TRADESMEN 01427 238941

Fits Alarms

Eastoft C.E. Primary School

01724 798274

Crowle Primary School

01724 710312

The Axholme Academy

01724 710368

Trentvale Preparatory School

01724 782904

Luddington & Garthorpe Primary School

01724 798228

Althorpe & Keadby Primary School

01724 782344

Epworth & Isle of Axholme Rotary Club

079 0457 3405

Crowle Community Hall - Available for Hire - Call Hayley Burkitt 07708 396099 Keadby Church Hall - Available for Hire - Call Frank Stones 07510257979 - stoswaldhallkeadby@gmail.com Eastoft Village Hall - Available for Hire - Email: eastoftcwa@gmail.com or via the FB page

To &advertise call- 01302 532676 or -07912 643010 19 3467230 Crowle Ealand please Pavillion Available for Hire Call Laura Varley on 0787

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DN8 5SX

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