Epworth and Belton Arrow

December 2020

December 2020

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

We should be now well under way with preparations for Christmas. At the time of writing, we have no idea how we will celebrate Christmas and whether we can even spend this valuable time with our families and loved ones!

In this issue we are really pleased to see the generosity of people in these tough times and hopefully a more ’normal’ December ahead of us!

The Isle of Axholme Lions are still planning bringing Santa to the Isle; it might be a bit different this year but I am sure they will do their very best to bring cheer to your streets. They also have an option of a video from Santa, please see pages 22 and 23 for full details and give them your full support!

Its great to see people bringing hope to the community, donating their busy time to helping others. Abbie started a Christmas gift appeal for Doncaster and North Lincolnshire. Started off a small project and escalated into a much bigger scale. Please give her your support, she is especially looking for presents for teenagers and these can be dropped off at Epworth Holmes and Garden, the dedicated drop off point.

There is also Maureen and a group of friends with their fabulous handmade Christmas trees.

Pop into your local shops in Crowle and have a look and make a donation. All monies will be allocated to local charities.

We do hope you have a wonderful Christmas at this uncertain time.

Keep safe and enjoy the read The deadline for the January issue is Friday 11th December for delivery by Sunday 3rd January.

Enjoy the read and keep safe!

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

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Community News Lindsey Lodge is inviting people across North Lincolnshire to Light up a Life and remember a lost loved one.

The service, which is open to anyone who has lost someone, will be held virtually on Friday 4 December and will be live streamed from the Hospice memorial garden.

Lindsey Lodge Chief Executive Karen Griffiths said: “Christmas can be a very difficult time for anyone who has lost a loved one, particularly this year, which has been incredibly challenging for everyone.

She added: “As we enter the festive season, we are reaching out to our local community and inviting them to join us in our Light up a Life activities.

“Our service this year will be held virtually and we are aiming to capture the very special essence of Light up a Life, to give people the opportunity to honour those they have lost in a safe and socially distanced live ceremony in the comfort of their own home.”

Lindsey Lodge’s live service will take place via Facebook live on Friday 4 December, where the trees will be lit. Each light represents a life, and will remain lit throughout the Christmas period.

Karen added: “Once people have dedicated a light, they will receive two tree decorations, one to hang on of our trees in our memorial garden throughout the month of December.

“The second decoration can be used to decorate trees at home. We’re encouraging people to turn on their Christmas lights at home simultaneously with the lighting of the Hospice tree.”

To make a dedication phone (01724) 270835 or email llh.enquirieis@nhs.net

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The Great Hope of Christmas

Most people would agree that we’ve all experienced something of a year like no other!

As we began 2020 there were many items on people’s agendas, some involving our political relationship with Europe, some personal goals and dreams, but none of us were expecting a tumultuous global pandemic, two national lockdowns and huge amounts of suffering, grief and sadness. Without doubt, the uncertainty and disorientation of this year has shaken the very foundations of our lives and relationships together.

When the angel Gabriel visited Mary and gave her the news that God had chosen her above all others to bear his Son, the uncertainty and disorientation of her future must have shaken her foundations. All would now be so hugely different. When Joseph heard this same news, his foundations must have been shaken too. When they set off on their journey to Bethlehem for the census, with Mary heavily pregnant, there was much uncertainty and disorientation. No pre-booked accommodation, no NHS services, no midwife.

When the Wise Men set off on their epic journey from the East there was much uncertainty. Where would they find the promised One? Would they be safe? What will this mean?

For Mary and Joseph that night of Jesus’ birth brought about a settling of the foundation-shaking they had experienced, if only briefly. In the middle of political unrest, cultural divisions, despotism and tyranny, the search by humanity for meaning and purpose and the need for peace for troubled souls, the birth of Jesus brought light into the darkness, hope into the fear, joy into the sadness and love into the hate and division.

However, it wouldn’t be long before the foundations would begin shaking again and in the midst of uncertainty and disorientation people would need to be reminded again and again of that light, hope, joy and love.

Christmas is a time when, above all the clamour and disorientation of our world, we can allow our shaking foundations to settle and be still and be reminded again of the light, hope, joy and love that was born and gifted to us that night.

Amid such uncertainty and disorientation, there is hope for all of us because of Christmas and because of Jesus. We are encouraged, especially this Christmas, to be the light, to be the hope, to be the joy, to be the love and allow our shaking foundations to be still.

With every blessing this Christmas.

Paul The Revd Paul Wilson Rector of the Epworth Benefice

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Christmas Gift Appeal

Doncaster and North Lincolnshire We know Christmas will be a little different this year, that’s why we are collecting toys and gifts to help those local families who are in need of a little extra help. It’s been a tough year for everyone so we are pulling together to make sure those in need have an amazing Christmas to remember.

We already have 170 children added to my list just in 2 days. It all just started me wanting to help a few families, but now its on a much bigger scale, which is fantastic! I do most of the work on my own, but I do have a couple of volunteers now helping me collect donations.

All donations, either pre-loved or new must be clean and safe and full sets.

We are particularly short of gifts for teenagers!

Also donations of batteries, cleaning products as they need to be sanitized before being delivered.. We are not accepting clothes or shoes.

There are two drop of locations for toys/gifts new and pre loved; Bargains to Buy at Station Road Dunscroft and Epworth Holmes and Gardens.

I would like to say a BIG thank you to everyone who has donated already its heart warming the generosity of local people .

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Where is Santa and the Lions This Year?

For many years Isle of Axholme Lions have had the benefit of Santa helping them out with their Christmas collection by visiting every village and collecting money door–to-door.

Due to the pandemic things will not be quite the same but the Lions hope to be able to bring Santa to the Isle during December – but in a different way.

Lion President Mike Hare said “We know everyone looks forward to seeing our float with Santa in December.

Many say it’s only when we have been round that they know Christmas has properly started.

This year we will not be able to collect funds door-to-door but we do want to take the float and Santa out to let folk know we are thinking of them. So, we do intend visiting every community but we will not be able to stop and speak to everyone who comes out to chat with Santa, particularly if there are groups of people in contravention of regulations.

We want everyone, young and old, to stay safe and have a Happy Christmas” In a usual year Isle Lions have collected just over £10,000 and this is really important to them and means they can support good causes around the Isle, including local schools with things like the hugely successful #ROAR Project for KS2 children in Primary Schools.

This year they have had to be more creative and are asking that residents consider donating direct to their bank account or use the QR Code that will be seen around the area in shops and other venues.

Santa is also kindly offering a personalised video to children for a minimum donation of £5 – email santa@islelions.org.uk to get more information.

So please remember: Santa does intend coming to help Isle of Axholme Lions this year He will probably NOT be able to stop and chat – but give him a big wave!

Lions will NOT be knocking to ask for donations Please donate by paying direct to Account No 94143531 Sort Code 40 19 20 Look out for QR Code to donate easily Some people gather money through the year to donate – if they have a bag of coin, an email to Santa will get it collected

If all goes well this is the proposed schedule – track Santa as usual on www.isle-lions.org.uk

Thursday 3rd December 17.30 Westwoodside South Friday 4th December 17.30 Westwoodside North Saturday 5th December 16.30 Haxey West, Graizelound and Ealand Sunday 6th December 16.30 Haxey East Monday 7th December 17.30 Owston Ferry & Gunthorpe Tuesday 8th December 17.30 Beltoft, West Butterwick, Althorpe and Derrythorpe Wednesday 9th December 17.30 Wroot, Sandtoft and Belton Westgate Thursday 10th December 17.30 Belton East Friday 11th December Belton West Monday 14th December 17.30 Keadby Wednesday 16th December 17.30 Epworth Thursday 17th December 17.30 Epworth and Low Burnham Friday 18th December 17.30 Epworth Saturday 19th December 16.30 Luddington, Fockerby, Garthorpe and Amcotts Sunday 20th December 16.30 Crowle West (Godnow) Monday 21st December 17.30 Crowle and Eastoft 22 22 Please mention Arrow” when responding to advertisements Tuesday December 17.30“The Crowle and Ealand

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Pathfinders .....

A walking group exploring the footpaths & ancient ways on & around The Isle Our midweek & weekend circular walks take us all over The Isle and sometimes a bit beyond .

We set forth in a small group all through the year, (but not in foul weather) as we explore some of the smashing places all around us .

Our 4-6 mile walks finish by lunchtime, but occasionally there are longer ones .

The repertoire of over 200 routes is very varied, we frequently get to places that some of us just didn’t know existed .... some with history or legend, others just beautiful (& there’s usually a photo-op too) .

You don’t need to be super fit, just be willing & able & properly dressed for a decent walk.

This year we’ve had some beautiful Woodland walks, Canal walks & some amazing Snowy walks (and some really muddy ones too).

Come & join us start discovering what’s all around!

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Thank you to Adrian from Chafors Hardware Shop in Crowle, first to receive our knitted/crochet Christmas Tree, made by Pauline Turner.

Look out for more fabulous handmade trees in Coop, Tesco and the Bakery at Crowle.

Our aim is to put a smile on faces. After Christmas, all squares will be made into blankets for charities.

Donation boxes are also available in stores any monies will go to local charities.

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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

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

Taxi Service Axholme Taxi—Belton based 1-4 passengers 07709097770

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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