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Including West Butterwick, Beltoft and Sandtoft

December 2012

Police News Page 12

Issue 46 Culture Connect leader Valerie Taiwoo with Henry Blacklock and Aeron Sowerby-Bell of West Butterwick and St Martins Schools

Where you live, Your local history Page 14/15 Christmas Events Page 28 School News

and much much more...

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Steven joins forces to provide wider service provision As many of you know, Steven Speers has successfully implemented a physiotherapy service in Epworth. His business has grown from strength to strength and he has a long list of testimonials from more than satisfied patients. During the two and a half years he’s been trading from Epworth Leisure Centre, he has also been working for the Lincoln Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries Clinic where he has developed a significant client base and respect from fellow colleagues.

Steven is delighted to announce that he has become a partner at the Lincoln clinic and along with that, they have taken on Steven Speers Physiotherapy to run alongside their five other successful clinics. “I’m thrilled to have been invited to become a partner with this already successful Physiotherapy practice” says Steven who will be one of four partners and will be running two of their six clinics.

Steven Speers Physiotherapy will now be known as Epworth Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries Clinic.

Steven will remain very much at the helm but highly experienced Physiotherapists will also cover during busy periods.

Alongside this exciting new venture is the opening of a new clinic at Marshall’s Yard, Gainsborough. Steven will also be managing the Gainsborough clinic supported by the Physiotherapists and administration staff from the Lincoln practice. Steven has previously worked at the John Coupland Hospital, Gainsborough as a Senior Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapist and so has developed an excellent reputation and rapport with local GPs. “I’m very much looking forward to working at the new Marshall’s Yard practice. It’s an excellent opportunity to continue working in Gainsborough but in private practice” states Steven. He adds “I’m also delighted with the success of Steven Speers Physiotherapy in Epworth. I have been really busy of late so it’ll be will nice to offer patients alternative appointments to see me at the Gainsborough clinic” Steven Joins partners Gavin Cummings, Anthony Glennon and Jane Seabrook. They currently have clinics in Cabourne and South Hykeham, Lincoln, Market Rasen, Louth and now add Marshall’s Yard and Epworth to their growing number of premises.

Steven is keen to reassure his Epworth patients of the same personal and confidential service he previously offered. “The Leisure Centre is still an excellent venue to hold a physio clinic. I have become very busy lately and owing to NHS work commitments, I haven’t been able to offer additional appointments until now”. Patients can choose to come to Epworth or Marshall’s Yard with appointments running up to six days a week. Both clinics have disabled access and ample free parking.

For an appointment or further information please contact us on 01427 614634 Epworth Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries Clinic Epworth Leisure Centre Burnham Road Epworth DN9 1BZ Marshall’s Yard Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries Clinic 5a The Pattern Store Marshall’s Yard Gainsborough DN21 2AU

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Editors Letter...

With only 3 weeks until Christmas, everything is in full throttle again! This month’s Arrow has lots of local fayres and events; be sure to make a visit, they are always good for a visit for last minute stocking fillers.

A visit to Santa?? Santa will be visiting The Smithy, High Street, Owston Ferry on the following dates Fri 7th Dec 6pm -8pm, Sat 8th Dec 2pm - 4pm Sun 9th Dec 2pm - 5pm, Sun 16th Dec 2pm - 5pm Admission to see Santa £3 (includes a gift from Santa) There will also be refreshments, raffle and tombola. Santa is also calling at Mazie Mazie at Hatfield, more details can be found on page 31.

If any of our readers are interested in seeing the last flying Vulcan at Robin Hood airport, tickets can be purchased for the experience. Full details are on page 33.

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Events to mark 350 years of influence will be taking place in the North Lincolnshire town of Epworth in December They are to

celebrate the 350th anniversary of the birth of Samuel Wesley, whose sons - John and Charles formed a movement that went on to become the world-wide Methodist Church.

Samuel Wesley, the determined Rector of Epworth for nearly 40 years, had a huge influence particularly on his sons John and Charles as they developed the Methodist movement.

So a special weekend of events has been planned to enable people to learn more about this man.

The first is on Saturday, December 15, at 3pm when a lecture will be given by Peter Forsaith, Research Fellow of the Oxford Centre for Methodism and Church History.

The following day - Sunday, December 16 - at 10.45am a united service will be held in the little market town where the preacher will be the Rev. Dr. Brian Beck, former president and secretary of the Methodist Conference. Both events will be at the Wesley Memorial Methodist Church on Epworth’s High Street.

An exhibition of artifacts, from Epworth Old Rectory, which relate to Samuel Wesley will be on display throughout the weekend.

The Old Rectory is a Grade 1 listed building, which is now an accredited museum, and was the childhood home of John and Charles Wesley, who like their father - were both ordained into the Church of England.re

South Axholme Young Farmers Club are meeting on a Tuesday evenings 7.30pm in the room at The Old School Inn, Epworth.

November 27th New Members Night December 4th Inter Club Quiz December 11th Talk by Geoff Parker December 18th Christmas Meal

Epworth Baptist Church has a new minister. Over the last few years the church based on Station Road in Epworth has seen its congregation growing and alongside the friendly and lively Sunday services and vibrant children's groups ( services are at 10.30am each week all are welcome) the church offers a range of activities that serve the local community throughout the week.

Jonathan & Claire Bramwell Jonathan Bramwell was invited by the church to be its new minister earlier in the year, and in a special service in October was officially welcomed by the Baptist church and representatives from several other local churches. Jonathan and his family have moved from Stockport where he recently finished his training to become a minister. They live in Epworth and have children in local schools.

I would like to say a big thank you to Mrs Linda Pattison of West Butterwick who has delivered the Arrow over the past few years!

Linda has donated all the monies to the community of West Butterwick and to Breast Cancer Care, and they are over £500 better off! I am sure everyone in the village appreciates her hard work.

Carolyn

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Santa will be at The Smithy, High Street, Owston Ferry (DN9 1RE); Fri 7th Dec 6pm -8pm, Sat 8th Dec 2pm - 4pm Sun 9th Dec 2pm - 5pm, Sun 16th Dec 2pm - 5pm Admission to see Santa £3 (includes a gift from Santa) There will also be refreshments, raffle and tombola.

The Ferry Folk have enjoyed a great year of music making at the Crooked Billet and seen many guests with a wide variety of instruments, songs and styles as well as our regular attendees who managed manfully despite the weather, illness, holidays etc. However, because so many groups meet on the first week of the month we have decided to change our meeting time to the THIRD THURSDAY of every month in order to stagger our sessions around the district a little better. Our first meeting of 2013 will be Thursday, 17th January and we look forward to seeing past and present singers, players and audience then. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all - and please help us to Keep Music Live in 2013.

Kathryn Hollingsworth

Christmas Fair, Friday 14th December, 3 - 5pm @ Epworth Primary Academy School Hall.

On Thursday 6th December 2012 our indoor meeting is a talk on Peatlands and Heathlands the in the Lincolnshire area.

Our guest speaker is Matthew Blissett who is the North-west Lincolnshire Warden looking after the management of the Trusts Nature reserves in and around the Isle of Axholme.

We look forward to welcoming all regular members and new visitors.

All our indoor meetings which commence in October are held in the Stephen Jones Hall at the rear of the Methodist Chapel, Low Street, Haxey on the first Thursday of the month at 7.30pm and everyone is welcome, you don’t have to be a member.

There is a small admission charge of £1, a raffle and refreshments.

Don’t forget that a good range of competitively priced bird food is always on sale at our indoor meetings or at Geoff’s house in Belton.

If you need any bird food or further information about the Local Trust Group please contact Geoff or Chris Trinder on 01427 872051.

Santa's Grotto, £1 per Child (includes a small treat and a photo which will be emailed to you.)

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Time to Rest Wow! It’s Christmas Time already. There’s so much to do – cards to write, presents to buy and wrap and meals to plan. When the children plead for a tree way before Christmas Day, we rummage in the cupboard for last year’s decorations – and then replace them with new and better! Then there’s the School production, the Christmas Fayre and the Church Service to attend.... Is there no end to what needs to be done? We all need time to rest.

There’s the rub. With so much going on, it’s so easy to miss Jesus! Some of you who read Arrow may not want to see Jesus but you can hardly miss out with Carols blaring out even as you shop. ‘O come let us adore Him’ – most carols are about Jesus. After all, it’s His birthday party. We all need time to rest.

In the Churches, we go into overdrive. Christingle Services, Carol Services, Midnight services, Crib Services, Christmas services and more. Some Churches even offer Mulled Wine after worship! Wherever you live in the Isle, your local Church or Chapel will have something planned which gives you time to rest and relax and think about Jesus the Son of God. Watch out for full details on local notice boards and leaflets or in the local Press.

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AXHOLME CENTRAL POLICE REPORT Full details can be viewed on www.humberside.police.uk Neighbourhood policing priorities;1) Thurlow Park and surrounding area, Epworth - calls regarding anti-social behaviour have dropped, however we have had cause to speak with several teenagers who we identified and I hope that this is the end of the matter.

2) Countrywatch - calls remain at a low level, however we have moved on vehicles acting suspiciously in certain localities.

3) Belton Pavilion, Belton - reports regarding youths causing annoyance and anti-social behaviour have decreased, however Neighbourhood staff will continue to patrol now that the nights are drawing in and assess the situation. Local addresses nearby to the area have suffered from prowlers in their back gardens, and work is in hand with North Lincolnshire Homes and Neighbourhood watch to reduce the fear that these residents are suffering and would encourage anyone with any information about this matter to contact the police on 101 or e-mail the Neighbourhood officers, details below.

Police Constable 1839 Tina Starbuck e-mail - tina.starbuck@humberside.pnn.police.uk

Police Community Support Officer - Stewart Pearson e-mail – stewart.pearson@humberside.pnn.police.uk

BAD WEATHER ADVICE;- PLEASE could we ask that you complete your winter checks of your vehicles in readiness and DO NOT leave your car unattended to warm -up before you use it. This gives a clear message "STEAL ME", please don’t make your car cosy for crime.

USEFUL WEBSITES TO VIEW;- There are always new ideas being promoted to reduce crime and one which is being promoted nationwide in order that it will make it easier for the Police to reunite you with your property.

Go to www.humberside.police.uk/immobolise for full details and how to register your belongings.

One other site I would encourage all parents and young people to look at is www.fearless.org - this site contains all sorts of useful information regarding; - Sex crime, Drugs, Alcohol, Cyber crime including the do's and don'ts on Facebook. I would really encourage every parent and their child to explore this site as it contains a lot of advice and guidance when dealing with issues regarding Facebook and its use and which both schools and police are regularly contacted about.

NEW SUPERVISOR - PS 2441 Tony Petty has joined us at Epworth as Ps Michelle Garlick has been temporarily moved on to another position within Scunthorpe Division. If you wish to contact him please e-mail him; antony.petty@humberside.pnn.police.uk

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The Isle of Axholme

Where You Live

Your Local History

Amateur Dramatics The Epworth Mowbray Players No. 6 by Anthony Catherall Miss Marple comes to Epworth.

One can only assume that because of all the celebrations surrounding Princess Elizabeth’s Coronation in 1953 the E.M.P. had decided not to produce in that year. The Coronation however was a great excuse for many to purchase small Black & White televisions. Many came with a large magnifying glass affixed to the front to increase the size of the picture to about twelve inches.

Rehearsals started at the end of 1953 for “Murder at the Vicarage” performed during March 1954, a plot devised and written by Agatha Christie. In St Mary’s Mead, no one is more despised than Colonel Protheroe and even the Vicar had said that killing him would be doing a service for the townsfolk. The Colonel is later found murdered in the Vicars study, two different people confess to the crime and Jane Marple is called in. Ella Dempster had been given this lead role in the cast of fourteen.

After the last six years of wonderful productions audiences were now coming from much further afield. So the players gave a hearty welcome to visitors, Mr. F.G.M. Stennett, Gainsborough, and Mr. S.A. Stacey, Lincoln, representatives of the National Operatic and Dramatic Association; together with the parties representative of the Belton Dramatic Society, the Gunthorpe Women’s Institute, The Haxey Amateur Society, and private parties from Crowle and Owston Ferry.

Thanks go to the Hull Daily Mail for the above photograph.

Left to Right; Morris Butler, George Archer, Jack Johnson, Joyce Battye, Freda Matthews, Mary Housham, Basil Staveley, Edwin Harrison, Elsie Boggis, D. Francon Davies, Ella Dempster, Clifford Trimingham, Audrey Till, Leroy Haines.

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Continued next month, make sure you see a copy of the Arrow.

Now & Then - Then & Now No 44 by Anthony Catherall This month and every month see Epworth in bygone days and compare to today's images!

Greetings, a peaceful and joyful Christmas 2012.

How many of you today, pop along to Torne Valley in Epworth to buy a thing or two?

As you apply your handbrake in their car park (bottom left) you are indeed parked on a former track bed and railway station, part of the Axholme Joint Railway opened to passengers on Monday 2 January 1905. Sadly to close to passenger traffic only twentyeight years later on 15 July 1933. Just imagine if it was a heritage railway today. Glance across the road and you can still see the tree lined former railway embankment now with bungalows built thereon. See the Epworth station name on the fence, this was etched on to the original negative by the photographer as there was no station name. The station wasn't opened at the time of the picture, the line of trucks are probably from the Manchester Ship Canal company. Maws Mill can be seen behind boasting full sails. The right hand picture shows the moderate climb up to the station from the road. We can see the slotted signal with the cross affixed and trucks on the line to Haxey. To the right of the path was a station goods yard and we can observe the layout of that on the map bottom right. Bottom left is the current scene in 2012 of the car park of Torne Valley, and Fields Manufacturing Joiners behind.

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Axholme Camera Club News Two Sherwood Forest men descended on Axholme Camera Club on Tuesday the 23rd October. Ian Taylor CPAGB is the Vice President and the Awards Secretary for the “North East and Midlands Photographic Federation”, and Mr Len White CPAGB had come to give Axholme members a talk and at the time the subject was unknown.

The Axholme Chairman Mr Geoff Trinder opened the meeting and introduced our visitors from Robin Hood country and we all waited to hear what the talk would be about. Ian started with a demonstration on how to set up a four flash system using remote switches to trigger the camera and ensure the correct amount of light was thrown onto the subject from each flash unit. The demonstration covered all different configurations of flash usage. The members found it a very interesting subject which could be used when other light sources were not available, i.e. a portrait shoot in the middle of the moors when the light has to be perfect. Ian followed this with several short explanatory AVs on several different photographic subjects.

After Tea and Coffee Len White followed on with a selection of Digital Slides on Natural History subjects, mainly birds. Len explained in some detail how he was able to get most of the shots by just being there at the right time. However, to be there at the right time he carries a tent in the car and will spend the night at the sight so he can be up before the larks, this created a burst of laughter.

He continued saying that he would spend hours in the hide or hidden in a ditch waiting for the right moment.

Sometimes he would have the camera set up and he would need to trip the shutter by remote from several meters away. The evening ended with questions and a vote of thanks from the Chairman.

On Sunday 4th November the Lincolnshire Photographic Association organised the annual Digital Battles. This is when all clubs in Lincolnshire are invited to put their best ten images forward to be judged. The club with the highest score is the winner.

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This year saw a great many excellent images with the Judge Mr Tony Pioli ARPS ABPE. Commenting that the task of choosing the overall winner would be difficult. The contest was won by Deepings Camera Club with 176 points, followed very closely with 175 point was RB camera Club and in third place was Axholme with 168 point. Its a very well done to Axholme members for their high quality images.

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At primary school (in the 1950’s for me) it was the method to encourage us to learn by memory, to learn by rote (by repetition) as my teachers used to say. It could have been hymns, geographical facts, historical facts, or especially the times tables. I understand that today the times tables are still learnt, but often know in slightly different ways—sometimes by songs or mobile telephone app!

We may think we do not have a good memory, but this Christmas we will hear stories and carols which we will have learnt over the years.

Many of us remember the carols –even without the books to prompt us. We have learnt them by rote or as it is sometimes said ‘by heart.’

However though we may say we have learnt by heart, we really mean by memory. It is just a saying. But if we have really learnt with the heart we know not only the fact, but we know what it means to us personally. Our emotions and very being are engaged.

So this Christmas as we sing our carols, may we not only know them by the very act of repetition over the years, by rote, but know the meaning by heart, and in our hearts.

“What can I give him poor as I am? --Yet what I can i give him, Give my heart.”

(Christina Rosetti).

David

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News from Belton All Saints Church of England Primary School Curriculum Week This month we have had our annual curriculum week with a focus on Design and Technology. Pupils were given a specific brief or challenge and worked in pairs or groups to fulfil the task. Pupils had to go through the steps of researching possible outcomes or methods, planning their work as well as using their skills to make their item. Pupils were asked to evaluate their working methods as well as their finished products and to suggest ways in which these could be improved upon.

In Years 5&6 pupils were asked to create a labyrinth game linked to their work on the Ancient Greeks whilst KS1 pupils had to design a bridge over which Guy Fawkes could escape from the Houses of Parliament! As well as their D&T skills pupils had to make use of their basic maths and literacy skills as well as working

Olivia(Y5) and Nathan(Y6) sharing their labyrinth with younger pupils

Ancient Egypt This term Years 3&4 have been studying Ancient Egypt exploring the topic through a cross curricular approach. A homework task was set to create an Egyptian scene or diorama with some amazing results!

Later this term pupils will enjoy a day’s workshop creating an Egyptian play which they will perform to parents.

Shannon Evans with her Egyptian diorama Macmillan Coffee Morning Earlier this term our Year 6 pupils were involved in organising a coffee morning for families and friends of the school in support of the Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning event. Cakes were donated by staff and pupils, with the Acorn Nursery classes donating flapjack made by the children. Year 6 pupils were on hand to welcome our visitors and to run games within the hall.

Others demonstrated the schools online learning platform to parents whilst yet more acted as tour guides giving our visitors a full tour of the school at work. Our Friends of the School committee helped out in serving refreshments. The 7 Fountain Court, Market Place, Epworth. final, and most *ORDERS NOW BEING enjoyable task for the pupils was counting TAKEN FOR CHRISTMAS* Pupils from the Nursery baking our takings and we Door Wreaths. Fresh & Silk Arrangements. flapjack were delighted to be Planted Arrangements. Table Decorations. able to send £330 to the Macmillan fund.

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Remembrance Service We were delighted to host All Saints Church’s Remembrance Service this year with around 200 people attending. Representatives from the British Legion, Guiding and Scouting Movements as well as current servicemen were present.

Pupils from the school participated in the service with readings and a performance by the school choir. Following the service in school the congregation walked to the war memorial for the Act of Remembrance.

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Christmas in the Isle of Axholme WROOT CHRISTMAS MARKET On Saturday 1st December 2012 the Christmas Market will take place in Wroot Village Hall starting at 10am and ending at 1pm. Last year’s market was a huge success and it is hoped that this year should be even better with stalls selling homemade produce including Christmas puddings, mince pies, jams, marmalade, cakes etc. There will also be stalls selling jewellery, scarves, handbags, cards, sweet trees, Christmas gifts and decorations and much more. Everyone is welcome and all proceeds go to the Village Hall.

The Village Hall Kitchen will once again be providing an excellent range of refreshments including bacon or sausage sandwiches, teas, coffees and home baked items, full breakfasts are also available at very reasonable prices.

At 11.30 am Santa will arrive at the hall and he will be available for the children to give him their Christmas requests until 12.30pm. There is no charge for all village children and children who attend Wroot Travis School, but there will be a small charge of £1 for any other children wishing to see Santa and receive a gift.

WROOT PANTOMIME THE WIZARD of OZ Wednesday 16th January 2013 to Saturday 19th January 2013. Tickets are £6 adults and £3 children.

Tickets are on sale from 1st December and are available from the Shop or the Cross Keys Pub or by ringing 01302 771480. Those who have been before know how popular this event is so make sure that you book early to avoid disappointment.

ISLE CHORLAL SOCIETYCHRISTMAS CONCERT Will be held in the Imperial Hall Epworth on Sunday 9th December at 7.00pm. Come and enjoy a selection of Christmas Carols & Songs. Tickets £6 to include light refreshments and raffle tickets £1. For information please contact 01427 873898 or 01427 754626.

St Andrew's Parish Church, Epworth will be holding "The Christmas Market" on Friday 7th December from 12 noon onwards in the Imperial Hall, Chapel Street, Epworth. It is in conjunction with the switching-on of the town Christmas Lights at 6 30 pm.

There will a raffle; tombola; preserves; sweets; cakes; books; bran-tub; Christmas items for sale; games; mulled wine and other refreshments.

Charity Christmas Fete at The Waterfront Inn, West Stockwith, on 8th December from 3pm. The money raised will be shared towards: Resarch into Guillain–Barré syndrome as a member of our family was diagnosed with this life threatening virus that only 1 in 20,000 people are diagnosed with. We would like to raise money so people will be made more aware of it to help diagnose as early as possible. Also a local 11 year old recently suffered from a brain tumour and we would like to give the money to the rehab team to say thank you. If anyone is interested in a stall or would like to volunteer please call Bianca 0794 7510 702 Owston Ferry Christmas Lights will be switched on Sat 8th Dec 6.30pm for 7pm in the Market Place. There will be a bucket collection for the band and Air Ambulance. Santa will be at The Smithy, High Street, Owston Ferry (DN9 1RE); Fri 7th Dec 6pm -8pm, Sat 8th Dec 2pm - 4pm, Sun 9th Dec 2pm - 5pm, Sun 16th Dec 2pm - 5pm Admission to see Santa £3 (includes a gift from Santa) There will also be refreshments, raffle and tombola.

Old Rectory Hosts Quality Craft Fair Anyone wanting to get a special Christmas present should be heading for Epworth’s Old Rectory on Saturday 8th December. Admission is free and the event runs from 10am until 3pm. There will be a festive atmosphere - with the Old Rectory being decorated and fun activities for children – including making a Christmas card for mum and dad.

Festive refreshments will be on sale and the stalls will be selling a variety of gifts including jewellery, handicrafts, locally produced honey and Christmas cards.

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TRENTSIDE FEDERATION SCHOOL NEWS – ST MARTIN’S AND WEST BUTTERWICK CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOLS Following last month’s School News, I am pleased to report that St Martin’s Key Stage 2 educational visit to the National Railway Museum in York was a big success. The highlights of their day included viewing the replica of Stephenson’s Rocket and ‘The Mallard’, a steam locomotive which was built in Doncaster in 1938. The world famous Flying Scotsman was marvelled at, currently in the workshop being restored.

The effort that the children had put in to a range of homework projects prior to the visit, which involved the creation and production of PowerPoint presentations, was made all the more worthwhile through this opportunity to experience much of what they had discovered through books and the internet first-hand.

Children and staff enjoyed workshops linked to Newton’s Laws of Motion and how these are applied to trains as well as how forces influence the design and build of bridges.

On 9th November, at West Butterwick, the whole school participated in an ‘Eco-Day’ focusing on issues linked to litter, sustainability & self-sufficiency (such as growing our own vegetables). This thoughtprovoking day ended with children making pledges as to how they will help the environment based on the discussions and information gathering that had taken place. The pledges can be seen on our new school/federation website www.trentsidefederation.co.uk, along with a PowerPoint presentation of the mornings’ outdoor work.

Both schools focused their minds, early November, on the significance of 11 th November and the various events that take place in our schools, the local community, nationally and within the wider world.

Discussions were based around Remembrance Day, Armistice and the Poppy Appeal as well as the celebration of St Martin and his legacy within the Christian faith. St Martin’s pupils came together at a Service of Remembrance held on Friday 9th November in St Martin’s Church.

Multi-cultural studies have featured strongly this term. On Wednesday 14 th November we had a thoroughly enjoyable and enlightening day’s learning based around the Zulu Culture. ‘Culture Connect’ visited to ‘bring the real Africa’ to our schools. (photo on front cover) Over the course of the day, pupils explored various aspects of the Zulu Culture, such as regional music and dance as well as textile designs and tribal costume. We would like to thank Valerie Taiwoo of Culture Connect for making this so memorable for us all!

this lucky individual.

As November ebbs away, our thoughts are now becoming increasingly focused on Christmas. We are looking forward to participating in Owston Ferry’s Methodist Chapel’s Christmas Tree Festival as well as having an Advent Service in Owston Ferry Chapel on 30th November. We are planning Christmas productions. St Martin’s will be holding its traditional Lantern Parade on the evening of Friday 7th December. St Martin’s pupils are particularly excited this year, as one lucky child will be the ‘switcher on’ of the village lights on Saturday 8th December (7pm). The children have decided upon a competition to enter in order to select

Happy Christmas to you all!

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Two Authors, one village.

Epworth has had its fair share of people who have gone on to fame and fortune. Sportsman Ian Botham lived here for many years and his son Liam Botham went to South Axholme School. Sheridan Smith of ‘two packets’ fame was an Epworthian, and who can forget that guy from Eldorado. Recently David Gatward returned to do a book signing at South Axholme to promote his teenage horror novels.

Hoping the follow in their footsteps are two new authors Rebecca Kershaw and Adele Carrington, both locals and both with their first books just released.

Rebecca’s Bleed Black is a tale of youthful exploration and the consequences this can have in later life. It follows a group of teenagers on the path of self-discovery in Northumberland.

Denial, the first of the Varcolac Journals, is Adele’s new look at the Vampire legends, using Romany mythology and a main character who we can all connect with it takes the reader on a journey of blood, sex and intrigue.

Battle of the Books Adele got in contact with Rebecca after an Epworth Bells article; she couldn’t get over the coincidence and just had to get in touch. After lots of coffee and cake, they decided to hold a Battle of the Books in aid of Alexander Strong.

“We wanted to do something fun, that would captures people’s imagination and raise money for Lex’s treatment.” Adele said The Battle was born. Five tasks run through December, from a twitter campaign to being able to buy coffee and cake treats loved by the characters in the books in ****.

Rebecca says “We’ll be out in Doncaster in fancy dress one week and book signing in Epworth the next, to be honest we aren’t really sure what Charlotte Oatway has planned for us, but I’m sure it will be fun.”

Charlotte and her father Steve agreed to get involved when they heard about the idea, not only did Steve Oatway shoot the cover for Denial, he is a close friend to the Strong family.

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LOCAL MOLLY MAID EXPLORES SUCCESS MOLLY MAID, the UK’s leading professional domestic cleaning company, has just returned from their National Convention entitled “Exploring Success” following an inspirational three days where Andy & Lynne Crewe from MOLLY MAID, Epworth, truly shone. This year, MOLLY MAID turned The Abbey Hotel in Great Malvern, Worcestershire with its impressive setting, into its home for three days.

The Convention was concluded with a MOLLY MAID star-studded Gala dinner and awards ceremony where Andy and Lynne Crewe received one of the top MOLLY MAID Awards. This award was presented to them for their sustained efforts in increasing the awareness of MOLLY MAID locally and supporting the local community. The increased awareness of the brand in their local area resulting from their tireless marketing efforts has led to the couple increasing sales enquiries for the MOLLY MAID service. The growth of their business and their readiness to take on every marketing initiative has earned them the “MOLLY MAID Golden Mop & Bucket Award”.

Andy and Lynne said, “MOLLY MAID is a strong brand, which is why we started the business up locally.

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EPWORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWS Harvest Festival Last month we held our traditional Harvest Festival in school. As usual children brought in lots of harvest produce – fruit, vegetables, tins and dried foods. This year our Harvest Festival Assembly was presented by Year 1 children in class YJ. Afterwards we made up over 60 Harvest parcels that our Year 6 children distributed to Senior Citizens in Epworth.

This is a very good link we have with the local community and is a good way for our children to show care for the older members of our community.

Marvellous Maths Morning We have just held another successful Maths morning in school where parents come into classes to see how we teach Maths in school now. It may be different from Maths teaching years ago! We have maths mornings every year and find they are getting more popular every time we hold them.

This time around 70 parents joined us to watch the maths lessons and to find out more about how they can help the children at home with their learning.

Bonfire Night Bonfire Night certainly went off with a bang in Epworth as our Friends fundraising group joined the Showground and Epworth United to put on a firework display. This was the third year in a row we had put on the event and the display was the biggest and best so far. A fun night enjoyed by all.

This is one of the Schools BIGGEST Fund raising events, raising well over £1000 for FOEs projects.

With best wishes John Hodgkins Headteacher

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The Memorial Hall in Haxey. was the venue for the Epworth and District’s Annual Open Meeting held on Monday,12th November and a large audience eagerly anticipated an enjoyable evening.

Chairman Carolyn Drury welcomed all and introduced the demonstrator, June Borrowdale from Worksop. June is a NAFAS Area Judge and a NAFAS Teacher and was a member of the team involved in a display at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show.

Her evening’s demonstration was entitled “Seasonal Sparkle” and as we are a little early for the festive season, June used colours not necessarily on a Christmas theme but she did include some baubles, glitter and “bling”.

Her first arrangement was very much “Christmassy”, making use of a Christmas card holder attached to a frame creating a tree shape which she topped with a gold star. Gold sprayed palm leaves and zebrin conifer leaves covered the container base into which she then placed Dolomite roses, large white Anastasia chrysanthemums and white lisianthus. A very striking and easy? arrangement!

For her next display, which June titled Gothic Windows, she produced a trough shaped container with six very tall leaves arranged to form the window shape. Into the oasis in the base June then inserted five short rose stalks which supported five beautiful Red Lion amaryllis. The lower part of the arrangement was filled with blue spruce, aspidistra leaves split and looped, heather leaf fern and gomphrena which gave some further interest.

As she worked during the evening June entertained us with anecdotes about the Area NAFAS Chelsea display on the theme of Monet. Her commentary during her final two arrangements amused us and informed us of the amount of hard work but also the fun and enjoyment of the experience.

Finally June demonstrated a large wreath intertwined with artificial ivy, star shaped baubles and spheres.

To this she introduced elaeagnus and then Marie Claire roses and very pretty toning deep peach carnations. This created quite a stunning finale.

Appreciative thanks were expressed by Carolyn Drury and also St Lawrence Flower Group who always attend our open meeting, before the raffle was drawn for several lucky winners.

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Five Isle' residents took part in the recent Lake Garda International Marathon Festival in Italy and returned with some great performances.

The event features a full marathon, 30km run and 15km run which runs along roads adjacent to the picturesque lake. The route also takes the runners through mountainside tunnels and vineyards. Julian Moorhouse, owner of Epworth based running speciality store Metres to Miles, Phillip Woolgar of Epworth and Christopher Payne of Haxey, each ran the 26.2 miles marathon. Julian finished a creditable 3rd postion overall in a time of 2 hours 39 Minutes and 17 seconds. Christopher was next across the line in 56th position posting a time of 3 hours 10 minutes 52 seconds and Phillip finished with a massive personal best time in 79th position with 3 hours 18 minutes 02 seconds. These were great performances in a field of more than 2500 across the three events.

Julian said "It was a fabulous event, set in wonderful surroundings and the support enroute was a great help. I was pleased with the run as these days I'm more familiar with organising events than taking part in them and so I was keen to go and be as competitive as I could be and at the sime time play things safe. I took away a prize of 500 Euro, a cup, huge bottle of champagne and a crate of apples - yes apples, courtesy of the local sponsors".

Chistopher, who has only run in a handful of events before said "I'm delighted with the performance. A group of us train regularly several times each week from Metres to Miles and putting in the miles helped to get me round. I'm pleased with my debut at the distance. I may look to run the Jungfrau Marathon over the mountains of Switzerland next year".

Phillip ran his fourth marathon in as many years and ran a huge personal best, he said "My target was to run 7.30 pace per mile but I felt great and managed to take a huge chunk off my previous best. I've trained very well and felt prepared for the race. Confidence in the marathon, that you can do the distance and feel comfortable at your target pace is so important. I'm planning on doing an Ironman triathlon next year, but not quite sure on the venue right now".

In the 15km run, which took in the final and most challenging section of the marathon circuit Kim Woolgar and Tracey Payne fought the gradients to finish well up the field of finishers, crossing the finish line together in 1 hour 34 minutes 01 second.

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Driving in Ice and Snow Every year, prepare your vehicle for winter. Have your antifreeze checked, replace damaged wiper blades, stock-up on de-icer and screenwash. Buy a scraper and two cloths, one to clear condensation off the inside of your windscreen and one to clean your lights and exterior glass. Drivers of older cars may also consider buying a can of moisture-dispersant like WD 40. This is designed to keep spark plugs and distributors functioning properly.

Many new cars have built-in external temperature gauges. Use them as an early-warning system to assess driving conditions. An indication temperature of 3°C or below means extremely slippery conditions are possible.

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

Meeting place

Time

Contact

Mon

Chatterbox

Wesley Memorial, Epworth

09:00-12:00

Mon

Thurlow Playgroup and Preschool

Epworth Thurlow

9-11.30 & 12-3

01427 875016

Mon

Keep Fit

Epworth Imperial Hall - Main Hall

14.00-15.00

01427 873569

Mon

Epworth Brownies

Ivy Andrew Hall, Epworth

18:00 - 19:30

01427 873161

Mon

Children’s Dancing

Epworth Imperial Hall - Main Hall

16.00– 19.00

Nicola

Mon

Isle District Choral Society Rehearsals

Epworth Imperial Hall

19.00-21.00

01427 8738998

Mon

NHS Stop Smoking

Epworth Imperial Hall - Small Hall

17.00 -18.30

Ann

Mon

Epworth Youth Club

Epworth Youth Centre

19.00-21.00

13-19years

Mon

Keep Fit

Belton Park Pavilion

18.30-20.20

Mon

Epworth Brownies

Methodist Church Hall

17.00-18.30

01724 339930

Mon

Army Cadets

Belton Park Pavillion

18.45-21.00

01724 858918

Tues

Axholme Elite Taewondo

Epworth Lesuire Centre

18.00-20.00

01427 873335

Tues

Axholme Arts Club

13 Queen St, Epworth - Adults

19:00 - 21:00

01427 873947

Tues

Epworth Rainbows

Epworth Primary School

16.30-1730

01427 754009

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, Scouts

Belton Park Pavilion

17.00-21.00

Wed

Jack n Box

Wesley Memorial, Epworth

10:00-11:30

Wed

Belton Brownies

Belton All Saints Primary School

18:00-19:30

Wed

Isle of Axholme short mat Bowls Club

Epworth Leisure Centre (Sept—April)

3.30 –5.30 pm 01427 752344

Wed

Belton Rainbows

Belton All Saints Primary School

16:45-17:45

01427 754009

Wed

Belton Guides

Belton All Saints Primary School

19:30 - 21:00

01427 872227 01427 873730

01427 872109

Wed

Sunshine Yoga

Epworth Imperial Hall - Main Hall

13.00-15.00 18.00-20.15

Wed

Epworth Youth Club

Epworth Youth Centre

19.00-21.00

Wed

Active Ageing

Epworth Imperial Hall - Main Hall

10.00 - 11.00

01724 297255

Wed

Army Cadets

Belton Park Pavillion

18.45 - 21.00

01724 858918

Wed

Epworth Folk club (every 2 weeks)

Mowbray Arms, Epworth

8.30pm start

01427 873594

Thurs

Belton Mums and Tots

Belton Park Pavilion

09.30-11.00

07910935227

Thurs

Epworths Ladies Society

The Old School Inn

19.30 start

01427 873368

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 Arts Club

13 Queen Street, Epworth - Juniors

16:15-1745

01427 873947

Thurs

Axholme Elite Taekwondo

Epworth Leisure Centre

18.00-20.00

0794 6607762

Thurs

Baby Signing

Epworth Methodist Church

13.30-14.30

Thurs

Autumn Club Over 50’s

Belton Park Pavilion

14.00-16.00

Thurs

Keep Fit

Belton Park Pavilion

18.30-19.30

Thurs

Belton Rangers

Various locations

19.30-21.30

Fri Fri

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Epworth Garden Centre

19:30 -22:00 10.00-noon

01724 297280

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Isle of Axholme short mat Bowls club

Epworth Leisure Centre (Sept—April)

3.30—5.30 pm 01427 752344

Fri

Red Cross Whist

Epworth Imperial Hall - Small Hall;

19.00 - 21.00 3rd Friday

Fri

Belton Bingo Club

Belton Park Pavilion

06:30pm start

Fri

Junior Gym

Epworth Leisure Centre

15.30-16.30

Fri

Active Ageing

Epworth Imperial Hall - Main Hall

13.00 - 14.00 01724 297255

Sat

Bingo

Epworth Imperial Hall - Small Hall

18.30-21.00

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Advice Pensions Helpline

0800 991234

Beauty

Electricity Emergencies

0800 375 675

The Hair Shop Westwoodside

Transco - Gas leaks

080 111 999

Yorkshire Water

0845 1242424

Care in the Community

01427 752455

Boarding Kennels/Grooming Croft House Kennels and Cattery

01427 890235

Home and Garden Fountain Court florist

01427 874831

Age Concern

0800 009966

Galerie des Fleurs Florist and Gifts

Childline

0800 1111

Health / Fitness

Neighbourhood Watch

01482 444466

NSPCC

0808 80050000

RSPCA

08705 555999

NHS Direct

0845 4647

01427 872111

The Willows Dental Practise-Belton

01427 872106

Rosemary Conley Diet and Fitness

01724 712700

Taxi Service / Wedding Cars/ Driving Schools Axi Private Hire up to 8 passengers www.axiprivatehire.co.uk

07866 859963 01724 798877

Belton Taxi-fully licensed 4 person capacity Evening and weekends only 0770 9097 770

Community Crime stoppers`

0800 555 111

Trade/Craftsmen

Carers Support Centre

01652 650585

Axholme wood recycling (suppliers of firewood) 01427 874324 or 07711 254113

Isle of Axholme Lions

01427 752139

Isle of Axholme Osteoporosis Support Link

01427 875752

Health Visitor Team for under 5’s

01427 871181

SSAFA Forces Help www.ssafa,org.uk

01476 569764

A.E.S. Tiling (Ceramic Floor & Wall Tiling) www.aestiling.org.uk 01302 885401 Brooks Homecare Improvements

01427 875314 07973 142963

Complete Fire & Security Systems Ltd 01302 511050 / 07917 766922 Dean Gregory Electrical

Education and General

07749519557

01427 891704 / 07833 638521

Simon White Building Contractors

Epworth Country Primary School

01427 872345

Belton All Saints Primary School

01427 872391

Westwoodside Primary School

01427 752355

Westwoodside Mobile Library

01724 865675

Business/Finance

Haxey Library - Memorial Hall

01724 753239

Sterry & Co Chartered Certified Accnts

Willows Dental Practise—Belton

01427 872106

Axholme Pest Control

01427 873446 07831 690591

01427 873608 / 07766747245

S A Walker Electrical Serv. 08458 396775 / 07751 887623 Axholme Kitchens and Bathrooms

01427 874312

01427 752958

Hurstons Accountants & Business Advisors 01427 873737 MJ Button Accountants

Leisure

01724 711881

Executive/Chauffeur Driven/Wedding Transport

Epworth Leisure Centre

01427 873845

EX-ZEC Travel Services www. exzectravel.co.uk

01302 820137 078 765 955 74

01724 784494 Please mention “The Arrow” when Advertise responding advertisements in thetoBusiness Directory £30 + VAT

Ashby Concert Band - Rehearsals Fridays—Mr B Page

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Call Carolyn 01302 532676

Class 4 MOT’s Class 7 MOT’s

£35.00 £45.00

All MOT prices include re-test if required

Winter Check £15.00 (FREE Winter Check with all MOTS )

Fixed Price Servicing

Combined MOT & Service Deals

Basic Service £85.00 Full Service £155.00

Basic Service MOT £99.00 Full Service & MOT £169.00

(applies to Class 4 MOT’s only)

We now stock Bosch car & van batteries at great prices Also De Icer, Screen wash, Anti freeze, Bulbs & Wiper blades

*Tyres and tracking *Brakes & exhausts *Cam belts & clutches

*Diagnostics *Air con re-gas *Steam cleaning

*FREE Collection & delivery service

01724 710869

Belton Road, Sandtoft, Doncaster, DN85SX.

(Near the trolley bus museum)

To advertise please call credit 01302 or 07912 643010 All major and 532676 debit cards accepted

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