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August 2024

Issue 185

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Welcome to the Epworth and Belton Arrow The August issue deadline for adverts and content is Wednesday 10th July.

The Arrow will be delivered by the 1st August.

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Isle of Axholme News Crowle Peatland Railway News Summer Train Rides Every Wednesday Keep the summer fun rolling with train rides every Wednesday throughout the school holidays, from July 21st to August 28th. So even if you miss the open weekends, you can still enjoy a trip on these historic tracks.

Haxey & Westwoodside Heritage Society take a break in August but will be back in the autumn with a full programme of speakers. Local historian and author David Seymour returns in September and former beefeater Keith Hanson in October. Keep up to date with us on Facebook.

The Crowle & District WI meeting on1st August 2024 will be The History of Hats with Anna Lawtey. We will be transported through the decades of fashionable headwear and the history behind the changing styles and hopefully bringing some hats with her. The venue is back at the Crowle Community Hall, Woodland Avenue, Crowle DN17 4LL and starts at 7pm..Please come along to any of our meetings, you will be made most welcome.

Non-Crowle WI members and visitors £4.50.

For more information contact Trish Hindley on 07894318013, e mail. crowleanddistrictwi@gmail.com or Facebook at Crowle and District WI

Epworth Churches Together invites everyone to Outdoor Worship celebrating and giving thanks for a diversity of Gifts. Epworth Wesley Memorial Church garden. Sunday August 25th at 2.30 pm. This will be followed by tea and cakes.

Bring your own chairs if possible. Indoors if weather terrible.

Membership £30 12 months Monthly meetings at Austerfield Study Centre Tuesday @ 7pm Non-members £3.50 Email: secretary@donastro.org.uk

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Epworth Open Gardens 2024 What can I say? We were overwhelmed by the response to the Open Gardens event. The visitors flocked from far and wide. Market Weighton, Hull, Cleethorpes and Lincoln and those nearer home saw their keen amateur horticulturists descend on historic Epworth.

And what wonderful visitors they were. So interested in the gardens, asking about the plants and often of the history of each plot too, as well as giving positive feedback on the quality and variety of venues available to view. They lapped up the homemade delectables baked by a myriad of willing helpers of the gardener’s friends and family.

Generously partaking in all that was on offer from purchasing a raffle ticket, selecting a name for the dog, to a seat in an Aston Martin with James Bond followed by a sip of a summery tipple in the Gin Palace at Wisteria Cottage, they delighted themselves in the community spirit that had pulled this event together.

The live music in Harvester Close was a particular treat from Cello & Co and the handmade bird houses in Axholme Drive proved immensely popular.

The gardeners excelled themselves toiling away for months in preparation for the big weekend. So much was available to view including a Mediterranean style vista with palms, acers and cordylines on Westend; mature gardens with mixed borders, orchards, a small copse and lawns, a farmyard garden with pond, bridge and a Peter Rabbit raised bed, a modern plot beautifully landscaped into different rooms with arches and seating, one with a pretty fairy garden and others with old walls and vegetable patches, water features and fountains galore, a man cave with dart board, even living roofs on sheds, a physic garden and the floral displays at St Andrew’s were simply divine.

One of my favourite stories came from two elderly ladies who were quite new to the area and gleefully informed me as they left, not only of how much they had enjoyed the gardens but also that they had made new friends with people they kept bumping into as they visited each site. The event had the love of gardens at its heart and whilst raising funds for two worthy causes was important, so too was the sense of community engendering generosity and friendship. I hope this was experienced by the two elderly ladies and all the visitors over the course of the weekend.

Well done to EVERYONE who contributed to the success of this project: ALL the willing gardeners who opened their gates and welcomed in strangers, Holmes and Gardens staff who were run ragged selling tickets over the weekend, the skilled floral arrangers at St Andrew’s and Toni Gravel for her donated arrangement, Sally Robinson for her pretty flower jars ,the bakers, the volunteers, the performers in Harvester Close, the Lindsey Lodge hospice shop staff, all who promoted the event, and anyone who helped with the project.

An amazing sum of £3554.79 has been raised to date: Thank you so much.

Written by Alison Tinsley on behalf of the Epworth Open Gardens team.

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Epworth and District Flower Club Since the last report of the Flower Club in the July edition of the Arrow the group has enjoyed a workshop and a demonstration of “how to inspire”.

The titles of both evenings created much puzzlement.

The workshop in June involved members providing an empty picture frame and a variety of materials for the mechanics, foliage and flowers. Some members found this too daunting but thoroughly enjoyed watching the demonstrator, Jo Smith, transform an empty frame into a wonderful piece of floral display. She began by binding the frame with hessian ribbon and then wound garden twine in random directions and spacing to enable foliage to be inserted and test tubes attached. Jo used birch twigs and grasses before finally adding small flowers which included Alstroemeria.

The members who were brave enough began to create a variety of displays. There were large, medium and small frames and similarly corresponding foliage and flowers. The demonstrator explained how the completed arrangement could be used as a wall hanging or a free standing display. She continued by saying that, depending on the foliage and flowers used the resulting arrangement could also be placed outdoors and relate to the season.

By the end of the evening there was a number of very different flower arrangements and similarly a number of happy flower arrangers. As work had progressed refreshments were distributed amongst the workers and those watching. This enabled a very pleasant social atmosphere.

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1st Isle of Axholme BP Scouts July 2024 June brought lots of scouts and cub outings. It was lovely to combine both cubs and scout groups to enjoy a “challenge evening” at the Brick Barn at Graizelound. We played games trying to build fastest car and tallest tower, using the rooms and rooms of Lego bricks available. Definitely an annual event for us!

The scouts DofE silver team had a formal pre-expedition assessment evening where a DofE team leader from Doncaster came to test their readiness for expedition. She grilled them on their route, their planning, menu, safety and first aid and campcraft. She was very impressed and agreed they were ready for their Qualifying expedition. The following weekend they travelled to the Yorkshire dales to hike from Skipton to Kettlewell, via Malham Cove and Tarn. They carried all their kit, navigating successfully across the 48km (30miles), up and down hill and across a lot of wild moorland. They slept in tents and cooked meals on stoves. Their planning and navigating was excellent and they impressed the field Assessor with their timekeeping and teamwork. A very successful expedition. They will need to work on completing the other sections of the award now: upwards of 6 months volunteering, skills and physical. These scouts are hoping to proceed to Gold Award next: once completed they will collect their awards from either St James’ or Holyrood Palace.

We also spent an evening in Rocket woods building furniture, playing hide and seek, tracking skills and search and rescue tags. And also an evening learning how to measure distances, pacings, handrailing and compass work – all good skills needed for hiking!

Cubs enjoyed a sunny evening kayaking with Green Star Canoe club at Blaxton. They developed their paddling and slalom skills and then some did capsize drills and open water swimming too. They also spent an evening learning about conservation at Shepherds Place Farm, Graizelound, which was very interesting.

Summer camp concludes our program before summer break. This year, cubs and scouts will head to Mablethorpe for a seaside camp. They will play lots of beach games (the older scouts developing leadership skills of running games), have an inland countryside hike, and all the usual camp fun! It is always a lovely way to end the year.

Due to a number of cubs moving up to scouts, (and scouts moving up to senior scouts), in September we will have a smaller number of cubs in our wolfpack. If your child would like to try cubs in a smaller supportive atmosphere, do get in touch. Beavers section will soon restart - please get in touch if your child (aged 5-8 years) would like to join us this term.

Sections all meet at the Westwoodside Village Hall: (Cubs, Scouts and Senior Scouts) meeting on Monday evenings 6pm (Cubs), and 7pm (Scouts & Senior Scouts), and Beavers (tbc) probably on a Tuesday evening at 6pm (from September).

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Doncaster Artist transforms The Point Gallery into the River Don for Interactive Exhibition The Point Gallery, 16 South Parade, DN1 2DR From 8 July 2024 FREE

The Point, Doncaster's Centre for Creative Health, is thrilled to unveil its upcoming exhibition, The River Don is Amazing. Opening on Monday 8 July and running until Wednesday 11 September 2024, this interactive experience will transform the gallery into a vibrant slice of the River Don. Local sculptor Dan Jones brings the river to life with magnificent hanging sculptures of otters, fish, and kingfishers. A large-scale film projection transports visitors underwater, revealing hidden wonders through stunning footage, drone views, and unique perspectives. Witness the river's renewed health and the recreational activities it supports, all from a captivating underwater world.

Doncaster's diverse communities are celebrated in a unique, collaborative riverbed sculpture. Created by local schools and groups, the sculpture features plant life, riverbed shapes, and magnified aquatic creatures.

It also incorporates symbols, words, and designs in ten different languages contributed by the city's many communities.

More than just an exhibition; The River Don is Amazing encourages visitors to get involved. Sculptor Dan Jones will host workshops with schools and community groups, and visitors of all ages can create their own sculptures in the dedicated maker space, continuously adding to the evolving riverbed installation.

Interactive elements developed with the Don Catchment Rivers Trust will help visitors discover the river's ecosystem, food chains, and the delicate balance of its environment.

Artist Dan Jones says: "The River Don is Amazing is a celebration of the River Don's remarkable transformation and the diverse communities that share its lifeblood. I'm excited to create an immersive experience that sparks curiosity, encourages exploration, and fosters a connection with this vital waterway."

The River Don is Amazing will be on display at The Point, from Monday 8 July to Wednesday 11 September 2024. Entry is free. For opening times, please call 01302 341662. This exhibition is a collaboration between Arts Council England, darts, Don Catchment Rivers Trust, Wayne Sables Project, ToRowing advertise 23 and Doncaster Club. please call 01302 532676 or 07912 643010

Epworth Music Day 2024 On 22 June Epworth was in party mode from 9.30am. After all, it was Epworth Music Day – the biggest event in the town’s calendar, and there was a common wish to get together and party in the streets to the sounds of fabulous live music.

Peter Barnard, Co-Director of the day, said ‘This was the 11th one we’ve organised, and what a great event it was! Nearly 100 hours of music to sample for free at the 17 different venues around Epworth, with over 60 sets of performers across a wide range of genres. And in very welcome good weather - even sunshine!

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 - as well as performers - 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 - through to 5pm. Then in the evening, more music in the concert in St Andrew’s Church, at The Queen’s Head, The Old School Inn, The White Bear, the Imperial Hall for the ceilidh, and at Curry Leaf and Koko Leaf restaurants. All those evening venues had organised their own music.

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 and the many local businesses and traders who generously gave us some financial support, all the stewards, and all my Epworth Music Day committee members. Together we staged this wonderful celebration of live music in North Lincolnshire, and we're so proud of how fabulously it ran yesterday.

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 – and of all types. A real community event, put on by the community for the community.

Next year, it's on Saturday 21st 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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What’s On In Your area in Epworth and Belton Activity

Meeting place

Time

Contact

Mon

Haxey Brownies

Haxey Youth Hub, High Street, Haxey

18:15-19:30

Mon

Epworth Mens Society (monthly)

The Red Lion Hotel, Epworth

19.30-21.30

Mon

Canasta Group 2nd & 4th Monday

Epworth Thurlow contact Edwin

13.00-15:00

07742877538

Mon

The Isle Choral Society

Epworth Imperial Hall

19.00-21.00

01427 873898

Mon

Epworth Folk & Acoustic Club

The Crown, Belton

19:00

John Windle

Mon

Belton Short Mat Bowls

Belton Park Pavilion (Sept-April)

14:00-16:00

01427 875724

4th Mon

Epworth Royal British Legion

The Red Lion, Epworth

19:00

01427 872 223

Mon

Haxey Rainbows

Haxey Youth Hub, High Street, Haxey

17:00-1800

07976 807083

Tues

Epworth Town Council (1st Tuesday)

Epworth Imperial Hall - Small Hall

19:00 - 21.00

Tues

Art Group

Epworth Imperial Hall—Small Hall

14:00-16:00

01427 873116

Tues

Balancing Coaching—Pilates

Epworth Imperial Hall—Main Hall

09:30-11:30

07941699931 Tony

Tues

Beavers Cubs and Scouts

Belton Park Pavilion

17:30-20:00

07944 699433

Tuesday

Learn & Play Bridge

Thurlow Pavilion, Epworth

1.00 – 4.00 pm

07452 991948

Tues

Belly Dancing

Epworth Imperial Hall—Main Hall

19:00-20:30

07909223010

Wed

Isle Community Choir

Crowle Community Hall, Crowle

7.15pm-9.15pm

Gill 07419 319796

Wed

Epworth Short Mat Bowl Club

Epworth Leisure Centre (Sept—April)

3.30 –5.30 pm

01427 874158 Alan

Wed

Pathfinders Walking Group

Venues in the Isle

9.45 am

07452 991948

Thurs

Isle Music with Fiona Law

Epworth Imperial Hall—Small Hall

13:30-15:00

07960 262110

Thurs

Epworth & Isle of Axholme Rotary Club

The Old School Inn, Epworth (1st & 3rd Thursday) 18:15 start

07718291077

Thurs

Just Sing. Dementia friendly singing session Epworth Thurlow Pavilion (1st and 2nd Thurs 14.30-15.30

07964914066

Fri

Epworth Short Mat Bowl Club

Epworth Leisure Centre (Sept—April)

3.30 –5.30 pm

01427 874158 Alan

Fri

Belton Bingo

Belton Park Pavilion doors open 630pm

Eyes down 7pm

Sat

Belton Bowls Club roll Up

Belton Park Pavilion (May-Sept)

14:00– 16:00

01427 875724

Sat

Bingo

Epworth Imperial Hall - Small Hall

18.45-21.00

01427 873622

Sat

Isle of Axholme Gaming Club

Epworth Imperial Halll– Small Hall

13:00-16:00

07849187659

Saturday

Pathfinders Walking Group

Venues in the Isle

9.15 am

2nd Tues

Epworth and District WI

Epworth Imperial Hall (2nd Tues-monthly)

19.30-21.30

Bookings of West Butterwick Village Hall

Bunty Harris

01724 782181

Bookings of the Imperial Hall, Epworth

Mary Addlesee

01427 873622

07976 807083

07452 991948 01427 873199

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Business Directory

Advice

£30 + VAT per year

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

Fountain Court Flower shop

01427 874831

The Willows Dental Practise-Belton

01427 872106

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Care in the Community Age Concern

0800 009966

Childline

0800 1111

Neighbourhood Watch

01482 444466

NSPCC

0808 80050000

RSPCA

0300 1234999

NHS Direct

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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

Beauty/Health/Fitness

Funeral Directors R Wallace & Son

01427 238065

Taxi/minibus 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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