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December 2024

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Welcome to the Crowle and Ealand Arrow! Here is hoping the villages will be bustling with community events this Christmas! There is Epworth Christmas market on Sunday 1st December, selling festive goods , homemade crafts and delicious treats.

There is still time to book tickets to see Father Christmas at Crowle Peatland Railway, check it out online, see page 10 for more details.

Christmas at the farm is a wonderful experience. Boston Park have their farm days on the 14th, 15th and 21st December where you can take a trailer ride to see Santa and play at the farm all day.

Santa will also be arriving at The Old Smithy on the High Street of Owston Ferry. Today a museum showing displays and photos of the past and present village today.

Santa’s Grotto at Holmes and Gardens Garden Centre is always very popular with the children as well as the delights of the garden centre and Lemon Tree Tea Room for the adults too.

Don’t forget the annual Santa fundraiser by the Isle of Axholme lions. Their main fund raising is during December (1st - 24th) when they travel all over the Isle of Axholme with Santa's float, this has raised many thousands of pounds a year, over several years. Dates, times and locations will be posted on our Facebook page.

Further afield are the Winter Illuminations-Light & Lantern festival at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park, a fantastic walk around experience full of magic festive fun for everyone.

The January issue deadline for adverts and content is Friday 6th of December.

The Arrow will be delivered by the 5th January.

Have a wonderful Christmas.

Carolyn Grant Mobile no 07912643010 carolyn@arrowpublications.co.uk

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Isle of Axholme News On Your Doorstep” at Garthorpe Village Hall Programme “Flixborough – We Remember” Rick Loudon, author of “Flixborough – I was There”, will be in conversation with Tricia Murphy of Amcotts about this horrendous event and its impact on local villages.

Wednesday 4th December Doors will open at 7pm, when refreshments will be served, and the talk will begin at 7.30. There will be a £3 entry charge per head.

Garthorpe Village Hall is on Shore Road, Garthorpe, almost opposite the church. DN17 4AD. There is parking nearby.

For details or queries please call 01724-798118 or e-mail garthorpevh@btinternet.com or FB.

Isle Group of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Kalahari Desert and the Okavango Delta

By Geoff Trinder Thursday December 5th At our monthly indoor meeting on Thursday December 5th, we will be having a talk on the wildlife of the Kalahari Desert and the Okavango Delta. Well known local naturalist and photographer, Geoff Trinder, will be talking to us about the varied wildlife and landscapes he saw on his visit.

We meet at Belton All Saints Centre (Church Hall), Stocks Hill, Belton, DN9 1PE Everyone is welcome, you don't have to be a member of the Wildlife Trust so please come along and join us.

Entrance fee is £2. There will be refreshments available and a raffle. For further information about the local Trust group and their meetings please contact Tony Lee on 01427 753831 or Chris Trinder on 01427 872051. Details about the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust can be found on their web site.

Panto: Beauty and the Beasties

This year the Crowle Entertainers will perform Beauty and the Beasties – a modified version of the original fairy story given the special Crowle Entertainers’ treatment. It will take place at 2.30 and 7.30 on Saturday 11th and 2.30 on Sunday 12th January 2025 at the Crowle Community Hall and tickets will be on sale at £5 each by calling 07966 315733 . Tickets will also be on sale at Crowle Regen and Crowle Tesco.

In addition to the well-known characters of Belle and the Prince who turns into a Beast, we have the traditional pantomime fairies – both good and evil, as well as a King and his fashionconscious Queen (our fabulous dame, Carl Thompson), the palace chef and his willing sous chefs, three disgruntled cooks, a court jester with some of the worst jokes you will ever hear and a new Entertainments Manager who wants to shake the old-fashioned palace up a bit.

In the neighbouring village we meet the gossipy innkeeper, a rich merchant and his daughters who are pursued by the local heartthrob Gastrique and his adoring sidekick Froufrou, as well as some impoverished villagers who decide to form a girl band in order to keep the wolf from the door.

Add into the mix a generous serving of musical numbers, a spoonful of slapstick and a dash of audience participation and you have a recipe for some fabulous local entertainment. So do put the dates in your diary and don’t miss out on your local fun-filled panto.

December at St Oswald's News

Sunday 1st December 4pm Christingle Service Wednesday 4th December Christmas Tea@Two Wednesday 11th December 7pm Community Choir Concert Tuesday 24th December 4pm Crib Service (a very popular service for everyone) Wednesday 25th December 9.15am Christmas Carols on Christmas Morning There is no Christmas Tree Festival this year.

However, we will have the Baptism Tree for anyone who would like to decorate it with their Baptism bauble. Also the Memory Tree will be back . This is for anyone who wishes to remember a loved one. Write a message on a star and display it on the tree.

From everyone at St Oswald's we would like to wish you a Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year

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All Aboard for Christmas Cheer at Crowle Peatland Railway!

Dates: Saturday & Sunday 7th & 8th December and Saturday & Sunday 14th & 15th December Join us for a magical train ride to visit Father Christmas in his enchanting Grotto on the Moors. This festive event is sure to be a highlight of the season for the whole family.

Booking is essential for this event, so please don't miss out!

What to expect:  Help yourself to mince pies, hot chocolate, or mulled wine while waiting for the train.  Take a pre-booked train to the end of the line, where you will board the Lisbon Tram to meet Father Christmas.  Enjoy a leisurely chat with Father Christmas when children will receive a small gift and chocolate selection box.  Take the train back to the Old Peatworks after your visit.  The whole journey time from leaving and returning to The Old Peatworks is approximately 30 minutes.

We look forward to seeing you at Crowle Peatland Railway this Christmas!

Book your tickets online from 14th October: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/crowle-peatland-railway/

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Ask yourself, what’s the point? No knife is worth anybody’s life.

The detrimental impact that one knife can have on so many lives is devastating. In the last year and a half, six families have been left navigating a lifetime of heartache, grief, and despair after losing their loved one at the hands of a knife.

Not only that, but multiple people in our force area have unfortunately also suffered serious and life changing injuries as a result of a knife or bladed weapon.

In the hope of saving others the same heartache, the families of those left shattered by knife crime, alongside first responders who tried to save them, and the detectives who then sought justice for them, share their own stories of the detrimental impact one knife can have on so many lives in a bid to tackle knife crime across our region.

Detective Superintendent Al Curtis from our Major Crime Team leading the campaign said: “Nobody should ever lose their life at the hands of a knife, and the consequences of somebody using one can be catastrophic.

“These are not all premeditated attacks by people who sought out specialist or adapted knives, most are incidents involving easily accessible, general household items which have caused deadly consequences as a result of momentary madness whether that be at home, on a night out, or in the street.

“Not only does it impact the family and friends of those who have lost their loved one, it is then the subsequent ripple effect on everybody involved whether they witnessed the incident as it happened or the emergency services who have helped the victim in seeking urgent medical attention.

“Knife crime can impact people from any walk of life, that is why we continue to support the national knife surrender Operation Sceptre which launches on Monday 11 November.

“It is really important to educate our communities that by possessing some types of knives, even just at home, you could be committing a criminal offence. It is also crucial to mention the fact that even if you are not the one carrying a knife, but you were there when a knife was wielded, you too could suffer the criminal consequences.

“By taking part in operations like this, not only can we educate people, but we can remove unwanted knives, and other bladed weapons, from our communities.

“Whether you find yourself in a confrontational situation at home, or are thinking about carrying a knife for your protection, ask yourself, what is the point? One knife impacts more than one life.”

If you have been a victim of crime, you may need further support and information to assist you through the process. You can visit our website for further support @humberside.police.uk/victim-support and download a copy of our victim support leaflet.

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CHRISTMAS 2024

Owston Ferry Heritage Society invite you to visit

SANTA at the SMITHY (High Street, Owston Ferry DN9 1RE) Sunday 1st Dec 2pm - 5pm Saturday 14th Dec 2pm - 4pm Sunday 15th Dec 2pm - 5pm Refreshments-Raffle-Gifts No entrance fee Admission to see Santa £4 (including gift)

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What’s On In Crowle & Ealand?

Due to the restrictions of the pandemic activities may be postponed. Please contact your activity leader for further details.

Day

Activity

Meeting Place

Time

Contact

Monday

Crowle Entertainers Drama Group

Community Hall Crowle

6.30pm-8.30pm

Sheila 07966 315733 Gill 07419319796

Monday and Saturday

Crowle and Ealand Bowls

Outdoor Bowling Green Church Lane, Crowle

2-4pm Vince Blackwell 15 April 2019-31 Aug 2024 01724 712476

Tuesday

Beavers Cubs and Scouts

Belton Pavilion, Belton

5.30pm-6.30pm 6.30pm-8pm

07944 699433

Tuesday

Aerobics For All

Crowle Community Hall

6.30-7.30pm

07887 503318 Rae

Tuesday

Legs, Bums and Tums

Crowle Community Hall

8.00—8.45 pm

07887 503318 Rae

Tuesday

Crowle Youth Club

Crowle Youth Centre

7.00pm - 9.00pm YR9+

Tuesday

Learn & Play Bridge

Thurlow Pavilion, Epworth

1.00 – 4.00 pm

07452 991948

Wednesday

Crowle Crafters

Crowle Community Hall

1:30-3:30pm,

Mary 01724 710956

Wednesday

Pathfinders Walking Group

Venues in the Isle

9.45 am

07452 991948

Wednesday

Outcasts Cricket Club

Hirst Priory, Crowle

6pm -7.30pm (Nets)

07903 501340

Wednesday

Isle Community Choir

Community Hall Crowle

7.15pm -9.15pm

Gill 07419 319796

Thursday

Crowle Youth Club

Crowle Youth Centre

7.00pm - 9.00pm YR6

01724 710267

Thursday

Step Aerobics

7 Lakes Country Park

7-8pm

07887 503318 Rae

Thursday

Body Tone

Crowle Community Hall

8-8.45 pm

07887 503318 Rae

Friday

Crowle Youth Club

Crowle Community Wellbeing Hub

6.30pm - 8.30pmYrs 6,7,8

01724 296250

Saturday

Pathfinders Walking Group

Venues in the Isle

9.15 am

07452 991948

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

Crowle & Ealand Pavilion - Available for Hire - Call Laura Varley on 0787 3467230

2nd Monday

Crowle and Ealand Regeneration Project meeting

The Regen Shop

7.00pm

01724 712221

1st Wednesday

Tea at Two

St Oswalds Church, Crowle

2pm—4pm Anita Parkin

01724 710726

2nd/4th Wednesday

Scrabble Group

Crowle Library

1.15pm-4.15pm

07428044909 Kath

1st Wednesday

Coffee morning/second hand book sale

St. Oswald's Church, Althorpe

10-12 noon

Isobel 01724 846202 Diane 01724 601250

1st Sunday

Communion Service

St. Oswald's Church, Althorpe

1st Thursday

Women's Institute

Crowle Community Hall

Isobel 01724 846202 Diane 01724 601250 7.00pm - 9.00pm

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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

R WALLACE & SON

Humberside Police (non - emergency)

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PEST CONTROL

Crimestoppers

0800 555111

Axholme Pest Control

Health Visitor Team

0800 099951

Anglian Water

0845 7145145

British Gas

0800 111999

Central Networks Electricity

0800 0568090

Transco Emergency Gas leaks

0800 111999

TRADESMEN

Yorkshire Electricity

0800 375675

CES Electrical Services—Karl Collins

Yorkshire Water

0845 1242420

07768 467814 01427 753072

Floodline

0845 9881188

JMB Developments (for all your plastering jobs)

07785 735984

SSAFA Forces Help www.ssafa,org.uk

01476 569764

Fountain Court Florist Epworth

01427 874831

Citizens Advice

01724 870941

Brooks HOMECARE Replacement Windows and doors

01427 875314 07973 142963

Isle Coaches

01427 728227

Road car

0845 6050605

North Lincolnshire Council

01724 297000

Scunthorpe General Hospital

.01724 282282

Goole & District Hospital

01405 720720

Crowle Health Centre

01724 713920

NHS Direct

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St Norberts Catholic Primary School

01724 710249

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

BUSINESS DIRECTORY £30 PER YEAR HEALTH & FITNESS The Willows Dental Practice-Belton

01427 872106

FUNERAL DIRECTORS 01724 488565

07766 747245

01427 873608

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

01724 711941 07707 036 611

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