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August 2022

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Welcome to the August issue of Epworth and Belton Arrow Summer’s out!!

We are now well in to the long summer break for schools and colleges across our region and it is anticipated that millions of us will be jetting off on our holidays, especially with all the limitations over the past 2 years.

News is circulating with regard to Doncaster airports closure, this was the key to Doncaster’s successful city status bid and has become a hugh blow just weeks after celebrating its status as part of the Queen’s platinum Jubilee celebrations. Please support your local airport by signing the petition. https://www.change.org/p/save-doncastersheffield-airport?

Any local news or events please keep in touch for the next issue of the Arrow.

Enjoy the read.

The deadline for the September issue is Thursday 11th August for delivery by the 1st of the month.

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

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Community News Crowle and District W.I. meet at 7.15pm on the 1st Thursday of the month at Crowle Community Hub, Market Hall, Crowle DN17 4LA. We have members from all over North and South Axholme and always give a warm welcome to new members. Our August 4th meeting is Sausages where we will be sampling different flavours. Come along to any of the meetings and give us a go, we are very friendly.

For more information contact Trish Hindley : t-hindley@sky.com or find us on Facebook : Crowle and District WI. The next meeting of the Epworth and District Flower Club will be on 12th September at 7.30pm in St Andrew’s Church.

Though this will not be a meeting open to everyone, tickets at a cost of £10 will be available from Club members for their guests. Further details about tickets can be had from Celia on 07784 421273.

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Folk Dancing in the Isle of Axholme Isle Dance for Health The folk dances run by local folk dance band Lys St Georges restart this autumn as follows: Thursday 15 September Thursday 22 September Thursday 29 September Thursday 6 October Thursday 20 October Thursday 27 October They are all in Westwoodside Village Hall, starting at 2.30pm and lasting till 4pm.

You don’t need a partner nor any experience in country dancing, and these friendly dances will be suitable for all levels of fitness. There’ll be live music and expert tuition. As one dancer said at the end of an earlier programme ‘What's not to like! Live music, gentle exercise, lots and lots of fun and every assistance.’

There’s an admission charge of £3/each dance.

For more information contact Kate Billmore on 01427 753363 or Peter Barnard on 01427 873937.

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A Roaring Success Isle Choral Singers Summer Concert Saturday the 9th was the day of the Choral Singers summer concert in St Nicholas Church in Haxey, and was also the first public appearance , with the choir, of Robert Steadman their new musical director and conductor.

Robert, who very recently got married, is a composer and conductor. He grew up in Hampshire and went on to study music at Oxford University. He has composed music for the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the percussionist Evelyn Glennie, and an opera with the author Richard Adams. He currently conducts two choirs and an orchestra - the Isle Choral Singers being one of them - as well as working with various theatre groups. He moved to live in Lincolnshire in 2013.

The concert was well attended, and the audience showed their enjoyment and appreciation of the programme with rousing applause, smiles, foot tapping, and with one or two, their own conducting of the music. The programme of music was widely varied with a medley from Les Miserables, songs from 2 different Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals, one or two from the world of films and some traditional tunes to set the hips wiggling and the toes tapping, which Robert urged the audience to join in with if they so wished. A few did, but very quietly.

Maurice, the choirs' accompanist played beautifully, as always, and added to the total effect of the evening. Maurice, himself, is an accomplished musician and composer and does a splendid job for the choir.

Mr Nick Haines, a former musical director of the choir, made a guest appearance, playing on the church organ in the first half of the programme, and on the modern keyboard, with a little more upbeat selection, in the second half of the programme.

The choir is holding a "meet the choir" evening in the Imperial hall in Epworth on July 11th to allow anyone, who may feel that singing is fun, uplifting and good for the mental wellbeing, to go along and meet the choir members and discover for themselves that it's even better if singing with a group of friendly, helpful people and so continue to join in, after the choirs summer break, and prepare for the Christmas concert.

If interested in joining the choir you can always get in touch via their facebook page "Isle Choral Society" where you will find contact details, or simply watch out for notification that rehearsals have begun again, after the summer break, in the Imperial Hall in Epworth, and go along at 7pm.

Cath Fordham

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Epworth Music Day 2022 The threatened rain didn’t arrive in Epworth until teatime, and by then Epworth had been in party mode since 9.30am. Afterall, it was Epworth Music Day – the biggest event in the town’s calendar, and there was a common wish to banish the woes we have all experienced over the past 2 years.

Peter Barnard, Co-Director of the day, said ‘This was the 7th one we’ve organised, and what a great event it was! Over 90 hours of music to sample for free at the 14 different venues around Epworth, with nearly 60 sets of performers across a wide range of genres.

It’s such a great showcase for Epworth. As well as many people from the Isle who came out to have a great time on the day, we had a lot of visitors from further afield! The local shops, cafes and pubs all had a chance to benefit from all this extra footfall.

During the daytime, music echoed around Epworth from 9.30am when the bells of St Andrew’s Church rang out, to 5pm. Then the evening concert in the church was completely full, as were The Queen’s Head, The Old School Inn and The White Bear which had all organised their own music till late.

It was glorious to see so many people enjoying themselves amid all the wonderful entertainment, and with the road closure in the centre of town, the crowds spilled across the roads and pavements listening to the music. We’ve received so many messages of thanks for staging the event.

We want to thank all the performers who took part on Saturday. All the venues and service providers. All the spectators and listeners. Epworth Town Council for their financial support. All the stewards. All my Epworth Music Day committee members. And most of all my fellow director, Kate Billmore. It was her and my idea to create this wonderful celebration of live music in North Lincolnshire, and we're so proud of how fabulously it ran.

We're not going to make Epworth Music Day into something it's not. It'll continue to be held in the centre of the town and outdoors; to be a free to attend event; and it will be about promoting and celebrating the power of live music. A real community event, put on by the community for the community. Next year it's on Saturday 24th June. Add it to your diary now and spread the word! If you want to play at it or would like to help us organise and run it, contact me at peter.barnard@me.com’

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Crowle Peatland Railway

We hosted a couple of schools from the Isle who came to the Railway after visiting the Landscape Partnership Exhibition at the North Lincolnshire Museum. They were treated to a ride on the railway and found out more about the history and heritage of the Moors.

We have also hosted a number of walking groups who have enjoyed a guided walk onto Crowle & Thorne Moors followed by a full lunch in moorside cafe. If you think we could organise an event for your family or a group you are a member of, please get in touch (angus@townley.com) Many thanks to all who attended our June open weekend which included a craft market in the 'Goat Shed'. We were blessed with good weather and it was great to see so many people enjoying themselves. We were able to operate with two separate locomotives - the Wickham Trolley and our Simplex 'Little Peat'.

Open Weekends Our programme of Open Weekends continues and the next event in August will be our Food & Beer Festival. In addition to stalls from local food producers, we will be selling beers from the Pig Barn Brewery in Haxey and the Axhole Brewery Company.

August 13 - 14 - Local Food & Beer Festival There will be train rides and the cafe will be open from 10 am to 4 pm on both Saturday & Sunday for the following dates.

Work continues on fully restoring the Lisbon Tram and we will shortly be constructing carriages using wagon bases that have been kindly donated by Stadfold Barn Railway in Staffordshire.

We are also working on completing the ballasting of the track and construction of platforms at both ends of the line. Some of this work will be carried out by Students from North Lindsey College in Scunthorpe.

Would you like to help us?

We need help in all areas and not just in maintaining and running the railway.

Would you be able to help; - in the cafe?

- writing a members' newsletter?

- gardening and keeping the grounds smart?

- help in the workshop?

- running the railway?

- or any other skills we might need?

Is there any other way you could help us?

All necessary training provided!

If you are interested in becoming a member and volunteering please feel free to drop into one of our work parties on Wednesday and Saturday mornings - we are a friendly bunch and always looking for new willing hands.

The cafe is becoming a regular date in many people's diaries. In addition to being open during Open Weekends we are open for; - Afternoon Tea on the First Wednesday of the Month (August 3rd) (pre-booking essential - Julie 07584 261066) - Sunday Brunch (10:00am-12:00Noon) on the Third Sunday each Month (August 21st).

We would like to be open at other times but need sufficient numbers of volunteers to make this happen.

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

Meeting place

Time

Contact

Mon

Thurlow Playgroup and Preschool

9-11.30 & 12-3

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

Canasta Group 2nd & 4th Monday

Epworth Thurlow contact Edwin

13.00-15:30

07742877538

Mon

The Isle Choral Society

Epworth Imperial Hall

19.00-21.00

Mon

Stop Smoking Programme

Epworth Youth Club

17.30

01427 873898 Hille Harris 07876256185

Mon

Belton Short Mat Bowls

Belton Pavilion (Sept-April)

14:00-16:00

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

01427 875724 01724 297679

Belton Park Pavilion

18.45-21.00

01724 858918

4th Wed 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

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

07944 699433

Wed

1st Belton Rangers

All Saints Centre on Stocks Hill Belton

19.00-21.00

Wed

Isle Community Choir

Crowle Community Hall, Crowle

7.15pm-9.15pm

01427 872227 Gill 07419 319796

Wed

Belton Brownies

All Saints Centre on Stocks Hill Belton

18:00-19:30

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

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

The Red Lion, Epworth

7.15pm 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

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

0790 4573405

Fri

Nordic Walking

Epworth Garden Centre

01724 297270

Fri

01427 728643

9.30 start

07548 729 585

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

Epworth Performing Arts Academy

Fri

Red Cross (Whist) monthly 3rd week

Fri

Belton Bingo

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

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

Epworth Imperial Hall

19.00-21.30

01427 873622

Belton Pavilion doors open 630pm

Eyes down 7pm

07747 103805

Bookings of West Butterwick Village Hall

Bunty Harris

01724 782181

Bookings of the Imperial Hall, Epworth

Mary Addlesee

01427 873622

Belton Pavilion

Marion

01427 872780

Fits Alarms

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Advice

Business Directory

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

Taxi Service

Care in the Community Age Concern

0800 009966

Childline

0800 1111

Neighbourhood Watch

01482 444466

NSPCC

0808 80050000

RSPCA

0300 1234999

NHS Direct

111

Community Crime stoppers`

0800 555 111

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

Axholme Taxi—Belton based 1-4 passengers 07709097770

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

01724 711941 07707 036611

Trade/Craftsmen Brooks HOMECARE Replacement Window and Doors 07973 142963 01427 875314 CES Electrical Services—Karl Collins 07768 467814 01427 753072 Axholme Pest Control

01427 873608 / 07766747245

JMB Developments (for all your plastering jobs) 07785 735984

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 Epworth Leisure Centre

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01427 873845

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