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March 2024

Issue 172

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Welcome to the Crowle and Ealand Arrow!

The Arrow is a great source of information, not only for you to find a local tradesman, but to find local groups too. So check out the back pages for details of local groups. If you run a club yourself, make sure your details are still up to date. If you know of any groups need adding or removing please be in touch too. It would be great to see more content from the villages so you can let everyone know what's on in the area!

If you would like to advertise your local business please be in touch. Advertising starts from as little as £30 + VAT per month.

The April issue deadline for adverts and content is Wednesday 13th March.

The Arrow will be delivered by the 1st March.

Enjoy your read.

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Isle of Axholme News ‘ISLE PLAY IT’ music group was started in EPWORTH in 2018. We are a group of adult musicians from early level ie beginner through to more advanced. Our group caters for those who have started playing, just getting back into playing after a break or those who wish to improve their skills. If you can play a few notes on your instrument and read a bit of music, you will fit in here! We also welcome more advanced higher grade players to help others along and boost our sound.

Hello everybody. We have started our events for the coming year. There are some dates listed below.

Everyone is very welcome and your support will be very much appreciated.

Wednesday 6th March Tea @ two Saturday 9th March Family bingo. In church. Doors open 5.30 pm for eyes down 6.00pm Saturday 16th March Spring Fair & Craft Fair In church 10.00am till 2.00pm

Above all, we enjoy our sessions and have a laugh when we meet on Thursdays 1:30 till 3:00 - term time in EPWORTH IMPERIAL SMALL HALL.

St Oswald's PCC Crowle

We have a wide repertoire of pieces from classical through to modern day. You name it, we will try to play it! Sheet music is emailed out to players. Just bring along your instrument and a music stand.

Isle Group of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust The Humberhead Levels Peatland, what’s there, why is is important?

Helen Kirk and Harriet Santon Thursday March 7th at 7.30pm

If you are interested in joining in with our happy band, please contact Fiona on 07960 262110 or Message us through the Facebook page ISLE PLAY IT MUSIC GROUP Isle of Axholme Community Network – Loneliness and the digital divide A group of residents, club, and organisation representatives across the Isle of Axholme meet regularly to find ways to alleviate loneliness and social isolation. Anyone living or working in the area can attend these meetings to explore the reasons why people are feeling isolated or lonely, and work together to find solutions. You might be a local business that can put a poster up about the local Knit and Natter group, or a café that has a ‘chatty’ table for sole diners who are happy to sit with others that might be eating alone. Anyone that lives or works in the Isle of Axholme is welcome to attend.

The Arrow is a great source of information, so check out the back pages for details of local groups. If you run a club yourself, make sure your details are still up to date. These are just a few examples of support available, so if you provide digital support in the Isle area, join the conversation by attending the next Isle of Axholme Community Network meeting on Wednesday 27th March, 7pm, venue to be confirmed. For further information contact info@hwrcc.org.uk

On Thursday March 7th we will be having a talk about the Humberhead Levels peatlands, a very important, huge area on our door step. Helen Kirk has been involved with the peatland area for many years and is on the Thorne and Hatfield Moors Conservation Forum. She will be showing us many of the things she has seen on this unique area.

Helen will be joined by Harriet Santon, who works for the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust and particularly works on the conservation strategy of the Humberhead Peatlands, which also includes Crowle Moors and Epworth Turbary.

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 £1. There will be refreshments 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.

Epworth and District Flower Club are pleased to announce following the delightful Open Meeting in November when Nick Grounds gave a demonstration the Club is able to make a donation of £1000 to Lindsey Lodge Hospice. We wish to thank everyone who attended and made this such a successful event.

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Crowle Peatland Railway Steams Ahead after Successful Christmas and Gears Up for Exciting 2024!

Following a successful Christmas event enjoyed by hundreds of visitors over a couple of weekends, Crowle Peatland Railway is pleased to announce exciting developments and preparations for a jam-packed 2024 season.

Little Peat Returns to Action: Our beloved Simplex locomotive, "Little Peat," is back on track thanks to the tireless efforts of our dedicated volunteers, Will and Graham. Their hard work and expertise have brought this cherished engine back to life, ensuring it can continue to delight passengers with its unique charm.

Expanding Tracks and Horizons: We are progressing on our new platform and siding project, made possible by a generous grant from SSE Keadby Wind Farm's Community Fund. This expansion will enhance our operational capacity and visitor experience, offering more space for locomotives and carriages, and ultimately more opportunities for passengers to explore the wonders of the Crowle Moors.

Volunteer Dedication Keeps Us Rolling: Our passionate volunteers have been busy conducting essential annual track maintenance, ensuring the smooth and safe operation of our trains throughout the coming year. Their commitment is invaluable to the continued success of the railway. We are always looking for new volunteers in every aspect of the railway including the Cafe - please get in touch through the website if you would like to get involved! - it's great fun.

Looking Ahead to 2024: With Little Peat steaming once more, a new platform on the horizon, and our dedicated volunteers on board, Crowle Peatland Railway is set for a fantastic 2024 season. We look forward to welcoming visitors of all ages to experience the rich history and unique charm of this fascinating railway and the stunning Crowle Moors landscape.

The first open weekend of the year will be Easter Weekend - March 30th & 31st. Then every second weekend in the month until September April 13th & 14th, May 11th & 12th with the annual tractor run on the 12th, June 8th & 9th, July 13th & 14th, August 10th & 11th. In September we are open for the two weekends of Heritage Open Days (September 7th & 8th and 14th & 15th) Halloween - October – 26th & 27th.

Christmas – December 7th & 8th and 14th & 15th.

School Summer Holiday Opening - We will be open on Wednesdays during school holidays from Wednesday 31st July to Wednesday 18th August. We will be running trains and the cafe will be open.

The Cafe will also be open for Sunday Brunch on the Third Sunday of the Month from Sunday March 17th. Serving Bacon & Sausages from Parkins!

Afternoon Tea - held on the first Wednesday of the month. Booking essential, phone Julie (07584 261066) Private Parties - Do you want to organise a special event at Crowle Peatland Railway? Talk to us to see what we can arrange.

Contact us on angus@townley.com or 07739 921835.

Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CrowlePeatlandRailway) or our website (https://peatland.co.uk/) for further announcements about our upcoming events and opening dates!

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An update for children from the Tiddy Mun; Hello, my friends, Tiddy Mun here, You know me - course you do! I'm keeper of the stories of the moors. I know all about the plants and animals and the people who worked here. So, listen in because I've got something wonderful to tell you about our dear old lost and found engine, Little Peat. Ever since he was rescued Little Peat has suffered with broken this and missing that and he's had to stand by and watch his big Schoma mates pulling carriages full of passengers. He's always been a bit impatient and has been longing to trundle and toot down the wibbly wobbly track. I kept telling him, our human friends are working so hard to make him better. Now, guess what?!

TOOT! TOOT! Little Peat is ready to run again!

Little Peat can't wait to share his story with you down at the Peat Railway.

Come and meet him!

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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+

Wednesday

Crowle Crafters

Crowle Community Hall

1:30-3:30pm,

Mary 01724 710956

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

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

2pm-4.45pm 1:15pm start Nov-March

01724 710413– Jean

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

111

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

TAXI/TRAVEL

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