Crowlefeb2014

Covering Eastoft, Keadby, Allthorpe and Derrythorpe

February 2014

Issue 52

Police News Page 6 Can you find Prudence a new home?

Page 10 Future of the Festival of the Plough Page 11 Crowle and Ealand History Page 14 and much much more...

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Editors Letter‌ This months issue is full of interesting articles:

The Future of the Festival of the Plough; last month a meeting was held to discuss its future.! The Plough has been held in Low Burnham for over 30 years and with numbers dwindling, thoughts with the committee whether to continue or not. I am glad to report the show will go on! The date is set for Sunday 21st September 2014. If you would like to get involved with the Plough their next meeting is at the Epworth Thurlow on February 4th at 7pm. Please support your local event and be part of its history. Full report is on page 11.

Isle rescue who advertise on a regular basis is a great charity, they are continually looking for loving homes for rescue cats and dogs. Each month we have a pet of the month. Take a look on page 10. Can you give Prudence a home she deserves? I was tempted and went to see her, but having four dogs of my own and a small child she wasn't suitable! I am sure she would make someone a great companion.

The deadline for the March issue is Wednesday 12th February.

Enjoy the read!

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News, News, News, News, News, News, News, News, News...

The dates for the Isle Dance for Health 2014 programme are: Crowle, Community Hall are Thursday, 13 March Thursday 20 March and Thursday 27 March

The dances focus on engaging with those over 40.

The Lys St Georges Folk Dance Band will again be providing live music and there will be expert tuition and guidance.

The dances start at 2.30pm and run until 4.30pm.

Admission will be £2. No experience is necessary.

We welcome individuals and couples.

We look forward to welcoming back those who have danced with us in 2013 as well as new dancers.

It is a great way to keep active and have an enjoyable afternoon in good company. Why not join us? For more details contact Peter Barnard on 01427 873937.

March 4th 2014 is Pancake Day. Pancakes will be served in the Schoolroom at Ealand Chapel between 4pm and 6pm. Various Toppings, come and enjoy pancakes and pleasant company.

The Friendly Car boot Sale

Thank you from Santa & the Lions -May I use the Arrow to express sincere thanks to all those marvellous people in the Isle who so generously supported Santa on his journey around the Isle this year?

Santa visited every village in the Isle and delighted children, mums and dads, grandparents and others, as well as raising much needed record funds for good causes.

We are particularly grateful to SSE Renewables whose generous donation more than covered the cost of hiring Santa's towing vehicle, fuel and other costs, and also to Steve Jones Engineering who speedily and very economically carried out repairs to Santa's sleigh.

The Lions are keen to try to support local good causes when they can. Please make enquiries to Lion Secretary Graham Guest on 01427 753319 or to any other Lion.

Thank you all again for your wonderful support.

Peter Lindley, President, Isle of Axholme Lions Club.

Address: Bryanek, Upperthorpe Road, Haxey, Doncaster, DN9 2JB

Lunches, cake stall raffle and Hall Clearance Saturday 8th March 11am – 2pm Collinson Cooper Hall Stocks Hill, Belton Cars £5 Table top £3 Contact numbers: Sue on 01724 783071 Janice 07729 051604

Isle Group of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust News -Our next indoor meeting is to be held at The Stephen Jones Hall, Low Street, Haxey on: February 6th 2014 at 7.30 pm.

A talk and slide show on “Birds of Prey” by the acclaimed wildlife photographer and Chairman of Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. Geoff Trinder.

We look forward to welcoming all our members and new visitors. For further information please contact Chris Trinder 01427 872051.

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THE TERRACE Bistro & Tea Room at Kirton Lindsey Garden Centre February Offer

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Each person there after £7.50 For every afternoon tea purchased an additional tea/coffee served free of charge Breakfast with this served until voucher 11.30 am

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This is Prudence, our little Superstar who is looking for her new home!!. Prudence is a 7 year old Patterdale Terrier Cross who is such a little character. She loves lots of fuss, and always wants to be with people- she will definitely keep you entertained!! Pru will need a fairly active home, as she loves her walks, and is very good on the lead.

She is not suitable for a home with young children, and would really be best with an older family. She is not very good with other dogs or cats, so would need to be the only pet.

Pru is fully vaccinated and micro-chipped. If you feel that Pru could be the dog for you, please give us a call on 01427 728705.

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FUTURE OF THE FESTIVAL OF THE PLOUGH " I believe a bright light was switched on at the recent Festival of the Plough committee meeting on Tuesday 7 January 2014."

The room was packed full with 18 committee members, and we welcomed 3 new visitors and Cllr. & Cabinet Member Rob Waltham, representing Andrew Percy MP and North Lincolnshire Council Leader Liz Redfern, who were unavailable One of Cllr. Waltham's first statement was "we will help in any way we can".

It was pointed out by our treasurer Andrew Houlden, that there was enough money in reserves to finance another one event.

With a unanimous vote following, it was proposed and I quote the agreed statement, " The Festival of the Plough will run on 21 September 2014. The committee are reviewing its operation following last years festival".

The manpower issue still remains though, in that we desperately need more volunteers to help on the run up to the event and on the day itself. This issue was again made clear to the meeting.

Manpower was eased somewhat, in two aspects.

First, by one of the new attendee's Fiona McCormack, whose husband, Mark McCormack works with the young footballers of Epworth, The Epworth Colts, he may be able to encourage his teams to help by pitching in on the day. She also said she would be able to help our colleague Dr.Joe Firth, with our website.

Secondly, Cllr. Waltham, outlined some of the North Lincolnshire Councils initiatives of Voluntary Action Teams that may be able to give us assistance. These could include TATA & Nat West Bank who run Social Well Being Events providing valued manpower.

He went on to say in some detail, about the possibility of the committee applying for Community Grant Funding on a sliding scale. This of course would be subject to a satisfactory business plan being in force, of which currently one is already in the pipeline. If successful the grant, for a set period could amount to several thousand pounds, ensuring healthy reserves for the FOTP. This point being well received, it was mentioned by some of the committee that they feel North Lincs.

Council has a 'Jewel in the Crown' in their midst.

By ongoing involvement by the council, it could indeed secure the future of the event for many years to come. Cllr. Waltham continued on another tack, regarding the commitment of our current MP Andrew Percy.

Being a former teacher he could generate substantial interest with the local schools in the Isle, in for example, the like of the Scarecrow competition and other interesting fields for the schoolchildren concerning agriculture.

Help and motivation could also come from local Epworth resident and leader of North Lincs. Cllr Liz Redfern. He went on, to explain her link with Epworth's South Axholme School. Tourism in the area also could see a welcome benefit through Christine Edwards of tourism.

In encouraging younger people to get involved it's not only manpower we would like, but and important point about education. ' The Plough, in part of its endeavour, should and could provide a an 'Agricultural Experience' for the younger members of our community together with all the other attractions that are available, like all the crafts, and trades that show off their skills on the day.

Being a County with a farming heritage, anything that can inform or educate like the live event of the FOTP with all the plant that we attract that includes, Reapers, Threshing machines, tractors, pumps, animals, poultry, Stooking and stacking, Potters wheel etc etc.

It is quite rare that people can experience so much live action in one day, and indeed the work with crops before the event to be used on the day in the Threshing machine.

"Although then, we are in the early stages of this needy renaissance for the annual event, I am very hopeful that we are putting in place a great future for the festival for future generations".

Our AGM, will be held at the same venue the Thurlow Pavilion, on February 4th at 7pm.

We will still, and continually welcome new people together with any North Lincolnshire Council officials and their councillors to drive the festival forward. Please come and join us and together let us make 'hay' in this coming year.

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Dillon the donkey proved a star attraction at the annual Carol Service in Crowle Methodist Chapel packing the 109 year old church with parents, children and grandparents.

But the 16 tear old ‘black beauty’ also did a good turn for some of his less fortunate four-legged companions with a surprise Christmas treat!

Church leaders were so impressed with how well behaved Dillon was they decided to make a donation of £50 from the collection to The Donkey Sanctuary Charity in Devon as a special ‘thank-you’.

Around 100 people turned up and for late arrivals it was standing room only.

The service was taken by Crowle’s Minister, Rev Duncan MacBean who said: “It’s the first time we have featured a live donkey so we were not sure what to expect but the event proved a huge success. It was great to see so many young people helping to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.”

Church member Roy Briggs said: “A big thank-you is owed to Dillon’s owner Mrs Susan Owen from Haxey who, with her husband David’s help, transported the donkey there and back refusing our offer of recompense for their expense and time.

“We would also thank local traders who helped to make this event possible: Martin Theaker (Woodland Property Maintenance) for providing plastic sheeting; Andy Colebrook Joinery for wood shavings and Stephen Tune of Fieldside Nurseries for car parking assistance.”

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Piano Concert Success

by Penelope Pendleton

Each year end is celebrated at the ‘Dean Headland School of Piano’ with a private concert performed by Deans’ younger students. This year the concert involved seven students ranging in age from 6 to 18 years old. Pictured left; Poppy Elliot, Heather Jenman, Laura Jenman, Holly Anderson, Millie Elliot, Dan Griffiths and Steve Huxley-Jones. The main aims of the concert is for the students to gain confidence in performing in front of a small audience, get a feel for what other students are learning and also to see how much progress can be made if they follow Deans’ unique and very effective teaching methods.

At the end of each year Dean awards one deserving student with the coveted Dean Headland Progress Cup. This year the trophy goes to Millie Elliot (pictured right) for working so hard and achieving the most improvement. Every student, whether they are of school, work or retirement age has an equal chance of being awarded this trophy as it is presented to the student who has improved the most over the year. It’s not just about how much and how often the student has practised but about how much desire they have to advance, and how they apply the knowledge gained during their one to one weekly lessons.

Gold, Silver and Bronze ‘Achievement Certificates’ are also awarded at the end of the winter concert to give students recognition for how well they have done over the year and to give them the encouragement and motivation to keep up the excellent work they are doing and to spur them on to further success.

With a 100% pass rate record for students entering the ABRSM exams it’s no surprise that Holly Anderson (pictured left), one of Deans’ newest students has just passed her Grade four exam after just three months of tuition from Dean! Well done Holly and congratulations to all of Deans’ students that participated in the end of year concert.

If you are interested in learning to play the piano call Dean Headland on 0751 553 7127

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Camera Club News The first meeting of 2014 for Axholme Camera Club was held on Tuesday 7th it was an Open to non members of the general public and visitors. The speaker for the evening was our very own Chairman Geoff Trinder, his talk was titled “The World Of Animal Magic”. Geoff is renowned for his photographs of birds and animals and his talk did not disappoint the members. The photographs are of the very high quality and the description of the reptiles, insects and animals made it more interesting.

We started with the life cycle of the Dragonfly in his garden and travelled round the world. We saw in pictures, creatures from North America, The Amazon, India, Japan, Africa, The Falklands Islands, Scotland and many more places. The variety of animals included Monkeys, Lions, Tigers, several species of Wild Dogs, plus many others. Geoff and his wife Chris are world travellers looking for the rare and wonderful aspects of natural history subjects.

Geoff is a member of the RPS and also the Chairman of Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust and it was very obvious through his photographs and his knowledge that he is very passionate about the subject. The members thank him for a very interesting evenings viewing of “Animal Magic”.

Our Meetings are held in the Church Hall, Haxey at 7.30pm on the first and third Wednesday and the second and fourth and fifth Tuesday of each month. Meetings include Instructional Talks, Workshops for beginners to advanced and competitions. However we also try very hard to make it enjoyable as well as educational.

If you wish to find out more then please come along to any meeting you will be made very welcome.

Images by G Trinder

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End of Term Celebration Assembly On the final day of the autumn term the whole school gathered for our Celebration Assembly. This concluded a series of assemblies held during the week to celebrate the achievements of our students since September. Certificates were awarded for outstanding attendance and effort to many deserved students. In addition the most important silverware was awarded to students who have excelled in achievement, citizenship, endeavour and sport. There was also rewards for Year 7 students who were winners in the annual modern languages Christmas Card competition!

Winners of the main awards were – Tim Buttrick Cup for Sport – Nima Afrasiabi Cornelius Cup - Stephen Johnson and Jake Stockwell Byers Trophy – Sophie Walker Haynes Cup – Lauren Stocker Ian Oxborrow Memorial Cup – Liam Macbean

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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 300@aircadets.org

Axholme Academy

7pm - 9pm

01724 712064

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 300@aircadets.org

Axholme Academy

7pm - 9pm

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

01724 712064

available

Wed

Crowle and Ealand Bowls

Outdoor Bowling Green Church Lane, Crowle

2-4pm

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

2nd Wednesday

Open Regen Meeting

Regen Shop, Market Place, 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

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

Crowle Fire Station

7.00pm-9.00pm

Last Friday

St Johns Ambulance BINGO

Keadby Church Hall

7.00pm

Last Saturday

Coffee Morning

Keadby Church Hall

10.00am - 12noon

2nd Saturday

Crowle Market

Crowle Market Place

10.00am-2pm

1st Thursday

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0800 111

NSPCC

08088005000

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Benefits Agency

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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

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Tranquil Moments Holistic Therapies www.tranquil-moments.eu

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Health Visitor Team for under 5’s

01724 298088

PEST CONTROL

Anglian Water

0845 7145145

Axholme Pest Control

British Gas

0800 111999

Central Networks Electricity

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TAXI/TRAVEL

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01476 569764

National Rail Enquiries

0845 484950

Isle Coaches

01427 728227

Road car

0845 6050605

North Lincolnshire Council

01427 873608 07766 747245

TRADESMEN Axholme Carpet Cleaning

01724 784187 0774 0708 866

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

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Complete Fire & Security Systems Ltd

01302 511050 07917 766922

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S A Walker Electrical Services

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Scunthorpe General Hospital

.01724 282282

Martin Johnson Plumbing & Heating Repairs

Goole & District Hospital

01405 720720

01302 845978 07817 300662

Crowle Health Centre

08444 778652

Brooks Homecare Improvements

01427 875314 07973 142963

NHS Direct

0845 4647

Axholme Firewood Company

07711 254113 01427 874324

St Norberts Catholic Primary School

01724 710249

Holgate’s Home Improvements and Maintenance

0745 6524 004

Eastoft C.E. Primary School

01724 798274

Crowle Primary School

01724 710312

The Friendly Gardener Affordable Garden Maintenance

01302 352087 0790 3018 885

The Axholme Academy

01724 710368

Fountain Court Florist Epworth

01427 874831

Trentvale Preparatory School

01724 782904

IT SUPPORT

Luddington & Garthorpe Primary School

01724 798228

Althorpe & Keadby Primary School

01724 782344

I.T To Go Computer Services www.ittogo.co.uk

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