The epworth and belton arrow

Also covers West Butterwick Beltoft Sandtoft 3600 copies

August 2020

Issue 137

Beautiful made to measure curtains and blinds in Belton Over 3000 samples of fabric from the UK’s leading manufacturers

Free measuring service available Please call to arrange an appointment Rachel 0779 5183 085

Curtain Couture www.arrowpublications.co.uk Curtains Blinds Poles Tracks

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Welcome to the August issue of the Epworth and Belton Arrow.

It seems a long time ago since March 2020; the lockdown in the UK! We are now in the Summer holidays, and the UK seems to be moving into a stage of near normality. Most people are back at work, home schooling is now at an end, and I think like myself all parents with young children will be happy to see the kids back at school, college and university in September!

MOBILE AUTO DETAILING SERVICE Professional finish every time

Mobile: 07827933758 Email: isle.valet2020@gmail.com Islevalet.com Facebook: @islevalet

We are pleased to say advertisers are still supporting the Arrow and we welcome new customers every month.

The big event in July took on a virtual aspect this year; Rescue Day 2020. If you would like to see the virtual experience check them out on facebook. There is a link to donate to the charities they support. Next years date is already set and they are taking bookings for stalls.

The Arrow is looking forward to receiving your news articles and any social distancing events or virtual events you may have.

Keep your articles coming in. Its important to keep the community spirit going!

The deadline for the September issue is Friday 14th August for delivery by Sunday 30th August.

Enjoy the read and keep safe!

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

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Government Incentive Scheme

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Open 7 days a week from 5pm Restaurant and Takeaway Available Local delivery

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GD PLUMBING SERVICE The small job specialist Leaks. Taps. WC Repairs Radiators Changes Shower Swaps Blocked Sinks Any small jobs

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Boston Park Farm reopens…..

We are pleased to announce the reopening of the farm and outdoor play areas as of 5th July for pre-booked tickets only. The tea room has also opened for take-out options from a limited menu to begin with.

Due to current covid-19 restrictions all indoor play areas are closed, but at Boston Park Farm we are still a traditional working farm, our animal trail allows children to get up close with a wide range of farm animals. You can pet and feed most of the animals and every day we have animal handling sessions. The whole experience is geared to suit children up to around 10 years old.

We have the fabulous Maize Maze to explore, outdoor play equipment, mud kitchens and the bale pyramid. Make sure you visit our Tractor Track and race around on our brand-new go karts! You and your child can have hours of fun exploring everything we have to offer here at the farm.

Remember to ensure our visitor numbers remain at the right level and keep everyone safe you MUST pre-book your tickets via our website: www.bostonpark.com

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Restaurants and other establishments serving food for on premises consumption can now sign up to a new government initiative aimed at protecting jobs in the hospitality industry and encouraging people to safely return to dining out. The Eat Out to Help Out registration page is live on GOV.UK, allowing businesses to join the scheme announced in July by Rishi Sunak MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Restaurants, bars, cafes and other establishments who use the scheme will offer a 50% reduction, up to a maximum of £10 per person, to all diners who eat and/or drink-in throughout August. Customers do not need a voucher as participating establishments will just remove the discount from their bill. Businesses simply reclaim the discounted amount through an online service, supported by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Claims can be made on a weekly basis and will be paid into bank accounts within five working days. The scheme is open to eligible establishments across the UK and can be used all day, every Monday to Wednesday, between 3 and 31 August 2020.

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Chapmans Quality Sheds & Garages Tel: 01724 710872 or 07850 876904 40 High Street Crowle DN17 4LD

www.chapmansgarages.co.uk

Westgate Nurseries Based in Belton

All aspects of electrical work undertaken Domestic and Commercial Work Full and partial rewires Additional lights and sockets Fuse board upgrades New builds and extensions Landlord Certificates Call or email now for your FREE no obligation quote

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New Dog Grooming Studio Call or text to make an appointment Contact details: Karen 07950 773578 Email: clippersandscissors9@gmail.com

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Personalised Service Competitive Rates

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Looking after Clients in the Isle of Axholme and surrounding areas since 2007 If you would like independent friendly help with:

Investments and Savings Pension and Retirement Planning Personal or Business Protection Mortgages Howard Goodenough Dip PFS

Then please get in touch or pop into the office at:

6 Fountain Court, Market Place, Epworth, DN9 1EG Tel: 01427 872718

www.lincolnshireifa.co.uk

Email: office@lincolnshireifa.co.uk

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Competition time @ Epworth Old Rectory Grow a sunflower and spread the sunshine.

All you need is a packet of sunflower seeds and get growing! Send us updates as they grow from little seeds into garden giants.

We will require a photo of a tape measure next to your sunflower to judge the tallest.

Feel free to include pictures with yourselves, children or grandchildren and let us know if you are happy for us to include them on our social media.

We will announce the winner on 31st August 2020.

The winner will win a free family pass into The Old Rectory as well as Hippopottering Nursery kindly offering a Japanese Maple up to the value of £50.00!

Grow a pumpkin All you need is a few pumpkin seeds and get growing! Send us updates as they grow from little seeds into garden giants ready for Halloween.

We will require a photo of a tape measure next to your pumpkin to judge the biggest.

Feel free to include pictures with yourselves, children or grandchildren and let us know if you are happy for us to include them on our social media.

We will announce the winner on 30th October 2020.

The winner will win a free family pass into The Old Rectory.

We look forward to receiving your pictures at office@epwortholdrectory.org.uk

COMMUNITY NEWS Isle dance 4 Health We know how much our dancers value the activity and social interaction that our weekly folk dances provide. Now that the country is starting to emerge from the blanket lockdown, we’ve been considering the next steps for these dances. It’s not easy, but in short, we won’t be restarting the weekly dances after the summer.

We’ll review the position if things change dramatically. We’ll also address the position for our dances next spring. We will meet up and dance again - all in good time - and safely.

Peter Barnard and Kate Billmore

Isle of Axholme Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Group

We normally have local monthly meetings from October to May each year but because of Coronavirus everything has changed. We don't know what the situation will be in the next few months but when it is safe to resume indoor meetings we will let you know via the Arrow and the Lincolnshire Trust website. However we can still enjoy the countryside and watch out for the wildlife that is all around.

If you need any more information you can contact Tony Lee on 01427 753831 or Chris Trinder on 01427 872051

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No Job Too Big or Small Free Quotes

All Aspects of Hard Landscaping and Complete Garden Makeovers 3D Garden Design Fencing Patios Block paving Artificial grass Turf Decorative Stone Jet Washing Garden Clearances

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Independent Walk Routes around Doncaster A local walk from Epworth Please take care when walking and follow the Countryside Code. People in England can exercise with up to five others from different households provided physical distancing guidelines are followed. People living alone or single parents with children under 18, can meet outdoors. Give way to other walkers.

Epworth, on the very edge of what we would class as local, (from Doncaster) and at 6 miles a bit over what’s classed as short. Plus, we’re not in Yorkshire. Has this walk go anything going for it? Well Epworth itself is worth a visit, with its long history and association with Methodism. And the walk, mostly flat, the odd navigation challenge, and crops as far as the eye can see plus two splendid old windmills.

I began on Vinegarth a quiet cul-de-sac at the edge of the village, but the aim is to get to Greengate and head south to reach Rectory Street. Almost directly opposite (slightly off to the right) take the footpath south 1. You are now on the Peatland Way (not for long) then after 420m turn right and continue in a westerly direction first crossing Burnham Road then passing a cemetery on the right before reaching after 500m a crossing of paths. The OS map shows the FP heading diagonally across the field, but the route has been diverted right, then left around the field edge.

2. Turn left them immediately right to head in a westerly direction again and after 210m go through the old underpass and continue in the same direction for 670m to reach Turbary Road. At a T junction 660m on, turn right (Carrside) then after 180m left and follow the wide footpath along the edge of Epworth Turbary Nature Reserve, until eventually turning right and right again after 640m. You are now about halfway round, and heading back 3. Continue in an easterly direction for ½ mile with stream/drain on left when the path turns left-right to continue for another 640m to reach West End Road. Turn left and after 65m right. In 110m there is a T junction, turn right, and continue for 145m turn left and follow the path and swing to the right, reaching after 225m another T junction. Follow the path as it climbs slightly uphill, joining at the summit the Peatland Way 4. Continue on the Peatland Way for about 450m enjoying the view of two splendid windmills before reaching the A161. Turn right then almost directly opposite the second windmill turn left and continue along the Peatland Way as it turns right heading south to merge shortly after with Hollingsworth Lane and the start of the walk This would make a great day out, mid morning ramble followed by an afternoon stroll around Epworth Courtesy of Doncaster Ramblers

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LOCAL TRADESMAN ALL UNDER ONE ROOF

Pete Oliver Joinery All Joinery Work Undertaken Doors, Windows, etc Kitchens fitted and supplied Oak and Laminate flooring fitted

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5th September 2020

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What’s On In Your area in Epworth and Belton Activity

Meeting place

Time

Mon

Thurlow Playgroup and Preschool

9-11.30 & 12-3

Contact 01427 875016

Mon

Epworth YOUTH Club (juniors)

Epworth Thurlow Epworth Com Wellbeing Centre, High St, Epworth

5.30-7.00pm

01724 29650

Mon

Epworth YOUTH Club (seniors)

As above

7.15-8.45pm

01724 29650

Mon

Epworth Mens Society (monthly)

The Red Lion Hotel, Eworth

19.30-21.30

Mon

Children’s Dancing

Epworth Imperial Hall - Main Hall

16.00– 19.00

Nicola

Mon

The Isle Choral Society

Epworth Imperial Hall

19.00-21.00

01427 873898

Mon

Stop Smoking Programme

Epworth Youth Club

17.30

Hille Harris 07876256185

Mon

Belton Short Mat Bowls

Belton Pavilion (Sept-April)

14:00-16:00

01427 875724

Mon

Epworth Youth Club (juniors)

Epworth Community Wellbeing & Youth Hub 17:30-19:00

Mon

Epworth Youth Club (seniors)

Epworth Community Wellbeing & Youth Hub 19:15-20:45

01724 297679

Mon

Army Cadets

Belton Park Pavilion

18.45-21.00

01724 858918

4th Mon Royal British Legion Epworth Branch

Old School Inn, Battle Green Epworth

7pm

01427 872223

Tues

Axholme Elite Taewondo

Epworth Leisure Centre

18.00-20.00

01427 873845

Mon

Haxey Rainbows

Haxey Youth Hub, High Street, Haxey

17:00-1800

07976 807083

Tues

Horticulture Society (2nd Tuesday)

Epworth Imperial Hall - Main Hall

19:00 -21.00

01427 872252

Tues

Epworth Town Council

Epworth Imperial Hall - Small Hall

18.30 - 21.00

1st Tuesday

Tues

Beavers Cubs and Scouts

Belton Park Pavilion

17:30-20:00

07740 597314

Wed

1st Belton Rangers Isle Community Choir

All Saints Centre on Stocks Hill Belton St Norbert's Catholic Primary Academy School, Crowle

19.00-21.00

Wed

7.30pm-9.30pm

01427 872227 Gill 07419 319796

Wed

Belton Brownies

All Saints Centre on Stocks Hill Belton

18:00-19:30

01427 872109

Mon

Haxey Brownies

Haxey Youth Hub, High Street, Haxey

18:15-19:30

07976 807083

Wed

Belton Rainbows

All Saints Centre on Stocks Hill Belton

16:45-17:45

01427 754009

Wed

Belton Guides

All Saints Centre on Stocks Hill Belton

19:30 - 21:00

0753 951 6547 01427 873730

01724 297679

Wed

Yoga

Epworth Imperial Hall - Main Hall

13.00-15.00 18.00-20.00

Wed

Army Cadets

Belton Park Pavilion

18.45 - 21.00

01724 858918

Wed

Jack in a box playgroup

Wesley Methodist Church, Epworth

10. 00-1130

07460 657278

Mon

Epworth Folk club

Jinksy's Wine Bar (The Red Lion)

8.15pm start

01427 873594

Wed

Epworth Short Mat Bowl Club

Epworth Leisure Centre (Sept—April)

3.30 –5.30 pm

01427 874158 Alan

4th Wed Axholme Ferry Folk

Cross Keys, Wroot

Thurs

Epworth’s Ladies Society

(1st Thurs-monthly)

19.30 start

Thurs

Children’s Dancing

Epworth Imperial Hall - Main Hall

16.00- 20.00

Thurs

Whist

Epworth Imperial Hall - Small Hall

13.30-16.00

01427 873622

Thurs

Bingo

Epworth Imperial Hall

18.30-21.00

01427 873622

Thurs

Axholme Elite Taekwondo

Epworth Leisure Centre

18.00-20.00

01427 873845

Thurs

Epworth Thurlow Art Group

Thurlow Pavilion Station Rd Epworth

13:00-15:00

01427 872267

Thurs

Autumn Club Over 50’s

Belton Park Pavilion

14.00-16.00

Thurs

Keep Fit

Belton Park Pavilion

18.30-19.30

Thurs

Epworth & Isle of Axholme Rotary Club

The Red Lion, Epworth (1st & 3rd Thursday) 18:15 start

Fri Fri

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01427 728643 07548 729 585

0790 4573405

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Nordic Walking

Epworth Garden Centre

9.30 start

Epworth Short Mat Bowl Club

Epworth Leisure Centre (Sept—April)

3.30 –5.30 pm

01427 874158 Alan

What’s On In Your area in Epworth and Belton Fri

Epworth Performing Arts Academy

Fri

Red Cross (Whist) monthly 3rd week

Epworth Imperial Hall

19.00-21.30

01427 873622

Sat

Belton Bowls Club roll Up

Belton Park Pavilion (May-Sept)

14:00– 16:00

01427 875724

Sat

Bingo

Epworth Imperial Hall - Small Hall

18.30-21.00

01427 873622

Sat

Saturday Night Sequence Dance

Epworth Thurlow, Epworth

19.30-22.00

01427 872848

Epworth Imperial Hall (2nd Tues-monthly)

19.30-21.30

2nd Tues Epworth and District WI

Epworth Imperial Hall

15.30-19.00

07548 156258

07747 103805

Bookings of West Butterwick Village Hall

Bunty Harris

01724 782181

Bookings of the Imperial Hall, Epworth

Mary Addlesee

01427 873622

Belton Pavilion

Tony

01427-872400

Fits Alarms

Quality Day Care for 0—11 years

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Business Directory

Advice Pensions Helpline

0800 991234

Electricity Emergencies

0800 375 675

Transco - Gas leaks

0800 111 999

The Hair Shop Westwoodside

01427 752455

Yorkshire Water

0845 1242424

The Willows Dental Practise-Belton

01427 872106

£30 + VAT per year Beauty/Health/Fitness

Blissful Soles Reflexology Mobile Therapist

Care in the Community

07901 016688

Age Concern

0800 009966

Childline

0800 1111

Neighbourhood Watch

01482 444466

Taxi Service

NSPCC

0808 80050000

RSPCA

0300 1234999

Pam’s Minibus and Taxi Service 1 to 4 passengers 1 to 8 passengers (change of no. for mobile no)

NHS Direct

111

Trade/Craftsmen

Crime stoppers`

0800 555 111

Brooks HOMECARE Replacement Window and Doors 07973 142963 01427 875314

Carers Support Centre

01652 650585

Isle of Axholme Lions

01427 752139

Isle of Axholme Osteoporosis Support Link

01427 875752

Health Visitor Team

0800 099951

SSAFA Forces Help www.ssafa,org.uk

01476 569764

Epworth & Isle of Axholme Rotary Club

07904 573405

Epworth & District WI

07747 103805

Community

Axholme Pest Control

01724 711941 07707 036611

01427 873608 / 07766747245

Axholme Decorating Centre 'Mixing Paint For You' sales@axdeccentre.co.uk 01427 238941

Education and General Epworth Country Primary School

01427 872345

Belton All Saints Primary School

01427 872391

Westwoodside Primary School

01427 752355

Westwoodside Mobile Library

01724 865675

Haxey Library - Memorial Hall

01724 753239

Citizens Advice

01724 870941

Leisure

01427 873845 Please mention “The Arrow” when responding to advertisements

Epworth Leisure Centre

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