Including West Butterwick, Beltoft and Sandtoft
February 2019
Issue 120
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Welcome to the February issue of the Arrow!
This months issue is full of articles and local information. Don’t forget if you know of any local events, charity events, fund raisers or even a milestone birthday, drop me an email and lets include you in your local magazine. Don’t forget if getting fit is on your mind after the festive activities, join in ‘Isle Dance for Health’ which will be held locally at St Andrews Church Epworth late January and early February. More information is on the News page. Enjoy the read and please note the deadline for the March issue is Tuesday 12th February for distribution by the 3rd March. If you are interested in advertising or simply emailing me some community news, please be in touch before the date.
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Community News Members of the Belton Autumn are seen gathering for their annual Christmas dinner at their last meeting of 2018. They all enjoyed a really tasty meal. The lovely spread was supplied by local caterer, Sandra Bishop, who has served us on many, many previous occasions. There was a bumper raffle, and Chairman, Colin Ella, gave his customary Christmas Quiz. Warm thanks were given to Sandra and her staff: to Greta Shinn for the beautiful table decorations and to the hardworking Secretary of the Autumn Club, Rosanna Bell. Further refreshment was enjoyed mid afternoon, and after members had spent a while playing their usual card games etc, the celebrations were brought to a close with two games of bingo, one of them free. It was altogether a very pleasant and satisfying occasion. The Autumn Club has ran for many years now and new members are always warmly welcomed. Anyone aged over 55 can join the club and we meet in the Playing Field Pavilion at Belton every Thursday afternoon from 2 pm until 4 pm. Give Secretary, Rosanna Bell a ring on 01427/239502 or Mobile 7815726910 or simple just come and join us. We shall be happy to see you. Colin Ella
Autumn Club Chairman
Doncaster Pathfinders Walking Club walk the 1st or 2nd Sunday in every month and we welcome new members. We are not a competitive bunch and our walks are for fun and enjoyment of our beautiful countryside. All our walks are led by experienced leaders and we offer two each month, one of around 8 miles or a slightly longer one of 11 to 13 miles. We set off from Waterdale in Doncaster by private coach and travel to the Yorkshire Dales, the Peak District or other equally lovely places. If you fancy joining us, our January walk takes place on the 13th and we will be walking from Harewood to Otley. If you can't make it in January why not join us on 10th February when we are off to The Peak District. It`s a great way to meet like-minded people, enjoy our countryside and get a little bit fitter at the same time!
Folk Dancing in the Isle of Axholme – Isle Dance for Health Spring 2019 The folk dances run by local folk dance band Lys St Georges continue this spring as follows: Westwoodside Village Hall: Thursday 10 January Thursday 17 January Thursday 24 January Epworth, St Andrews Church: Thursday 31 January Thursday 7 February Thursday 14 February Each dance starts at 2.30pm and lasts for 2 hours. There’s a small admission charge of £2 for each dance. For more information contact Kate Billmore on 01427 753363 or Peter Barnard on 01427 873937.
Isle Group of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Thursday February 7th 2019 – 7.30pm On Thursday February 7th we welcome Geoff Trinder, a well known local photographer, to give us an illustrated talk on his visit to Japan. He went there in winter to photograph the wildlife which thrives in the cold, snowy areas of Northern Japan. He will also include photographs of the temples and interesting people and sights seen in Tokyo. Everyone is welcome, you don't have to be a member of the Wildlife Trust. Entrance fee is £1 and there is a raffle and refreshments. Our meetings are always on the first Thursday of the month from October to May in the Stephen Jones Hall in Haxey. For further information about the local Trust group and their meetings please contact Tony Lee on 01427 753831 or Chris Trinder on 01427 872051.
For more information, you can find us at http:// www.doncasterpathfinders.org.uk/ or search Facebook for Doncaster Pathfinders Walking Club"
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ROYAL AIR FORCE LINDHOLME Adapted and Edited for publication by Anthony Catherall acknowledgement to Margaret Draper Another officer on the station at the time remembers having “fun in fitting the Americans into an AOC’s parade” and writes that there were many excellent course passing out parades “only one of which was slightly marred when the parade commander got a mental blockage on the march past and the whole parade crunched up the steps into the NAAFI before someone came to his aid with the classic ‘say something, if it’s only goodbye’”. (1) The ANS operated from Lindholme until November 1952 and it was in this month that the post war turbulence came to an end. The newly formed Bomber Command Bombing School opened at Lindholme for the training of navigators in bombing techniques. The nucleus of the staff came from the No 230 OCU, which had moved from Lindholme to Scampton over three years before.(1) 1)
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CHAPTER FIVE Lindholme’s history since 1952 is in marked contrast to that of the previous decade. The urgency of war and the inevitable turbulence caused by the changeover to a peace-time existence both disappeared. There were no more upheavals. The bomber Command Bombing School flying Lincolns and subsequently Hastings and Varsities gave the station a definite role in the peace-time world. Through a variety of courses it began to train navigators in blind and visual bombing and these men, when trained, formed the basis of the Bomber Command strike force. In 1955 the Navigation and Bombing System (NBS) course was introduced. This radar-controlled, computerised bombing system was for use in the ‘V’ Bomber force. Even at this time the need for a stand-off weapon enabling the bomber to release its missile from outside the energy’s defensive position was foreseen and the subsequent development of the Blue Steel weapon led to the introduction of the Blue Steel course at Lindholme. As the ‘V’ Force has been the basis of our National Deterrent for the last decade the school’s training role has been fundamental to the country’s defence strategy. A training role is not an eventful one: trainees graduate, their replacements arrive and the cycle begins again. Yet on the station events occur and many of these attract interest. At this time one of Lindholme’s most famous characters “Lindholme Willie” made one of his periodic appearances. “I remember the instrument and radar mechanics were particularly hard-pressed to keep the aircraft flying on their bombing sorties. One was brought in front of me on a charge of being absent from duty one morning. He had overslept. In evidence on his own behalf he told me that he had been working on a dispersed aircraft on the edge of the bog late the night before, when a figure clad in Irving suit and flying boots had approached him, and asked the way to the Mess. Later the lad became convinced that he had been visited by an apparition and could not sleep. I confess I took this to be a case of using “Lindholme Willie” as an excuse, but the airman swore he had not previously heard the story of the phantom gunner.” (1)
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Amidst the record of the everyday existence of the Station one suddenly catches a glimpse of national or even international events. On 27th July, 1956 Mr Duncan Sandys, the Minister of Housing, Local Government, was suddenly recalled from a visit in Sheffield to London for an urgent Cabinet meeting. He was flown back from Lindholme and, as Cabinet ministers are rarely recalled at such short notice, one can only surmise that the Suez crisis was the reason for this. Sir Leonard Hutton was a visitor to the station when, in the Autumn of 1959, he opened the station’s annual “At Home” and in November of the same year an event took place connected with another great national sport: twenty-four members of the Radio Servicing Flight won £250,000 on Littlewoods Football Pools. This event attracted national publicity and Littlewoods chartered a plane to fly the winners to London for the presentation of the cheque by veteran airman Lord Baboon. Good fortune was catching because within a fortnight a Corporals’ Club syndicate won £24,000. In September 1960 the Lincolns completed their last task in the Command when one set off on a mine laying training exercise from Lindholme. A month later, Air Vice Marshal J G Davis, the AOC of No 1 Group, took the salute at the farewell ceremony to the last Bomber Command Lincoln aircraft. It took off at 1145 hours on 10th October 1960 and flew from Lindholme to Royal Air Force Aldergrove for disposal.
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To be continued next month
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Community News The Crowle show will take place on Sunday July 21st at Godnow Road Crowle Website is www.crowleshow.org.uk This year we are providing FREE Crazy golf, Giant Games, Marks magic kingdom, sand art and other childrens activities to ease the strain on family purses as well as the traditional animal classes and attractions. On Saturday March 23rd at 7pm we are holding a Comedy Hypnotist show with Paul Hazel, there will be a Soul and Motown Disco, licensed Bar and raffle also. Tickets will be £10. We hope that people will join us at Crowle Community Hall for a good evening of entertainment.
RURAL TOURING MUSIC EVENING MAMBO JAMBO Thurlow Pavilion, Epworth FRIDAY 8th MARCH at 8pm Tickets £8 from Serendipity, Epworth (874478) or 01427 872491 PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS Acoustic Roots duo Mambo Jambo might just be the biggest acoustic duo you'll ever see; a truly unique two-piece that will take you on a joyous musical journey bringing together sounds from roots, world, folk and jazz, plus their own compositions. With Frankie on sax, vocals, ukelele, tres (traditional Cuban guitar), banjo, accordion and suitcase! Pete and Frankie have been gathering admirers at shows and festivals the length and breadth of the country. A fabulous musical treat is in store wherever they roll up, their tour bus packed to the brim! www.mambojambo.co.uk
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The ladies of the Epworth & District WI greeted the new year by learning the importance of a good skincare regimen. The session was taken by Natalie from the Beautiful You salon in Epworth. Ladies learned about the structure and function of the skin and were able to sample products from the Dermalogica range. Natalie was also on-hand to advise individual ladies on their skin and the ladies really enjoyed the evening. Forthcoming sessions for 2019 include a magician, book-making, an art session and an evening learning about the work of the Isle of Axholme and Hatfield Chase Landscape Partnership. Visitors are very welcome to come and join us for the evening. For further details please contact the Secretary, Ann, on 07747103805.
The Isle of Aholme family history society news. The next meeting of the socie-
ty will be on Thursday 28th February 2019 We meet in the Wesley Memorial Church Schoolroom, High Street, Epworth at 7-30p.m. The speaker will be Meryl White and her talk is entitled “Baking in World Wars 1&2” Refreshments will be served following the talk. Non members are welcome.
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Are you passionate about the community in which you live? Do you want to have a voice in the issues which affect it? Epworth Town Council is made up of local people who are democratically elected to serve their community by identifying local issues and planning and delivering services aimed at addressing those issues.
Make your vote count in the local elections in May 2019! Do you, or someone you know, have what it takes to be a local councillor? The local elections give residents an opportunity to contribute towards issues affecting the community in which they live. This May Epworth Town Council willl be downsized from its original 15 seats to just 9 following the imposition of this reduction by North Lincolnshire Council. If you are passionate about what happens in your Town why not consider standing for election? To find out more contact The Clerk on 01427 872086 or visit our website www.epworthtowncouncil.com
***DON’T FORGET! LOCAL ELECTIONS MAY 2nd 2019 *** Epworth Cemetery – Memorial Inspections As part of its statutory duty and ongoing commitment to providing and maintaining a safe environment for public and staff, the Council has authorised for a Memorial Safety Inspection to be carried out next month. In line with our Memorial Safety Policy every effort will be made to contact families responsible for any Memorials identified as requiring remedial work. Additional information will be made available on site and on our notice boards, web-site and facebook. Former old school buildings Church Walk – Ivy Andrew Hall Epworth Town Council is currently considering the viability of acquiring the land and buildings at the Ivy Andrew Hall site, off Church Walk. A specially tasked “Heritage Committee” has been formed to explore various options and the Council hopes to be able to consult with the community on some of these once the information gathering part of the exercise has been completed.
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Community News The Rotary Club of Epworth and the Isle of Axholme will be hosting its
2018 Christmas Quiz for Sheffield Children’s Hospital As a result of a draw
annual Afternoon Tea Party with entertainment for elderly and/or disabled Isle residents on Sunday February 17th 2019 at the Thurlow Pavilion, Station Road, Epworth, from 1.30pm. The club has been running this popular and enjoyable event for several years now with the help of the local Baden Powell Scout group. Tickets are free of charge.
the following prizes were awarded 1st to Mrs S Richmond of Cottingham, Hull 2nd to Mr & Mrs D Tong of Scunthorpe 3rd to Mr & Mrs K Bickerstaff of Epworth There were many very good entries and I would like to thank all who participated or helped in any way to make a success of the fund raising. It is estimated that around £380 will be donated to the Children’s Hospital Charity. Again many thanks to everyone Anne Broster ....Quiz Organiser
If you would like to come along, or if you have relatives or friends who might be interested in joining us for the afternoon, please contact: John Lambert on 01427 872466. The Rotary Club of Epworth and the Isle of Axholme is a small and friendly group of men and women dedicated to serving both the local and wider community through fund raising and community activities. We meet on the first and third Thursday of every month at Jinksy’s Bar in the Red Lion in Epworth at 6.15pm. Visitors are very welcome.
1st Belton and Epworth Scout Group have a vacancy for a Scout Leader, to be involved in delivering the Scouting programme to young people aged 10 to 14 on Tuesday evenings during term time. We meet from 6.40 pm until 8.10 pm at Belton Pavilion and usually undertake outdoor activities during the summer half term at the District Scout camp near Scunthorpe. We have a Beaver Scout Colony for children aged 6 to 8 years and a Cub Scout Pack for children aged 8 to 10 years as well as the Scout Troop. No prior experience is necessary as support will be available from other Leaders in the Group as well as training, which is provided centrally by the Scout County of Humberside to which we belong, although a DBS check will be necessary. If you would like more information about helping with any of the sections, (without incurring any obligations), and are aged 18+ please e-mail beltonandepworthcubs@outlook.com
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Quirky Choir celebrates an amazing 20th year with a new exhibition and film Quirky Choir was set up as part of the launch of The Point twenty years ago. The group has gone from strength to strength, singing a huge variety of songs from around the world in all manner of venues across Doncaster and beyond. Thanks to Arts Council funding, the choir’s twentieth year has been spent creating a whole new repertoire of song in collaboration with some extremely talented artists and community groups. Musicians Hayley Youell, Lucky Moyo, Luke Carver Goss and wordsmith Ian McMillian joined the choir along with Creative Directions, Swag Choir, Doncaster Conversation Club and Singing for Memory to write new pieces that relate directly to the people involved. Photographer James Mulkeen has been documenting the project, and filmmaker James Lockey has created a fascinating film exploring the journey of Quirky Choir and what singing with the choir means to its members. The project has given Quirky Choir members a chance to think about their own journeys over the last twenty years and how much has changed locally and globally. The new exhibition will be shown at The Point – home of darts (Doncaster Community Arts) – from 12th January to 23rd February. Gallery opening times and visitor information can be found here: https:// www.thepoint.org.uk/visit/ Entry to the exhibition is free and open to all. Janet Wood has been leading the Quirky Choir since it began. She said: “We are a choir with a difference – there are no auditions and we are open to all. We believe that everyone can sing and that singing can have huge benefits for people’s health and wellbeing. This project has been a fantastic opportunity for us to really celebrate everything we have achieved over the past twenty years. We have had so much fun working with some amazing artists and groups and creating songs that are totally different to anything we have done before.” Quirky Choir will round off their year of celebration with a concert at The Dome on Sunday 10th March at 7pm. If you are interested in joining the choir, please contact darts (Doncaster Community Arts) for further information – 01302 341662.
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We meet weekly in St Nicholas Church Hall, Haxey starting at 7.30 pm to approximately 9.30 pm. We are a very friendly club and welcome any newcomers. The annual subscription is £10.00 plus £2.00 for each meeting attended (reduced for under 18s) which includes tea/coffee and biscuits. Feel free to contact any Camera Club member you may know or give Joyce Hooley a call on 01427 752323 or just turn up on the night.
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Make 2019, YOUR year to volunteer at Bransby Horses! Local equine charity, Bransby Horses, located just eight miles from the town centre of Lincoln, has been rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming equines in need for the past five decades. Bransby Horses totally relies on public support and donations, and many functions of the charity wouldn’t be possible without your volunteer input. Bransby Horses is seeking additional volunteers to join its team in 2019 to help throughout the charity. Equine experience is not essential as there are many voluntary roles that do not require previous experience of working with horses, however a passion for making a difference and enthusiasm is essential! Volunteering at Bransby Horses will see you become one of the team and by contributing your time, you are directly helping towards the charities work of improving equines lives. Volunteering also gives the opportunity to meet a variety of new people from the dedicated supporters and fellow volunteers. All new volunteers will receive the relevant training and will have support from friendly staff and the Volunteer Co-ordinator. For more information about how to become a volunteer, please see our website www.bransbyhorses.co.uk or email our Volunteer Co-ordinator on volunteer@bransbyhorses.co.uk For further information please contact Bransby Horses on 01427 788464 or visit www.bransbyhorses.co.uk. .
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David Felton is a paramedic with the East Midlands Ambulance Service and as run a 5k everyday. “I have run 5k every day
for a year, sometimes even after working 12-14 hour shifts. Helping me lose my belly but more importantly to raise money for Lex’s Legacy, specifically for a local young boy called Harry who is a lovely kid with a serious health issue. My final run was on the 2nd January 2019 in Central Park, Scunthorpe, where I was joined by friends, family and colleagues.” If you would like to sponsor David his just giving page is www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/david-felton1 or pop him an email of support to david.felton2015@gmail.com
Pride of the Isle We began supporting Harry when he was 16 months old, he has struggled with seizures since 5 days old, he also suffers with respiratory complications. He has Todd’s Paresis which leaves him paralysed on his left hand side following the seizures and he has external Hydrocephalus amongst other complications. Harry recently had his NG tube replaced in Sheffield Children’s hospital to have a Gastronomy tube inserted where he is topped up with prescribed milk as he struggles some days to take anything orally and medications. Harry has struggled to meet his developmental milestones throughout, and has failed to thrive in areas that we take for granted. Harry has been having private physio to support his development. Recently at 21 months old after many tests Harry’s parents have been given a diagnosis after chromosome testing showed that he has duplicated 15q11.2 chromosomes. This not only means that they have an answer as to why Harry struggles as he does but also unfortunately means the diagnosis is life long for little Harry and he will progressively become worse, with risks of future complications for him being greater. The daily routine of appointments, feeding pumps, medications and caring for Harry’s needs has been lifechanging for the family, but big brother Kian (7) has been incredible throughout. The family struggle to find routine with the volatility of the seizures and recovery time amongst all of the other medical needs Harry has. A simple day out can take hours of preparation. With the diagnosis comes the need for more equipment and support which sadly isn’t provided on the NHS, the family are desperately wanting to provide Harry with the most comfortable life as possible, as are we as a charity.
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A banquet was the description of the supper which concluded the Christmas meeting of the Epworth and District Flower Club. The evening began with a welcome to all and a brief summary of the Open Meeting held in November. Anne Everatt thanked everyone for their support of what had been a very successful event, both financial and enjoyable. The details will be formalised at the AGM and a cheque to the Alzheimer’s will be presented. The workshop evening then began. The tables had been covered in Christmas coloured protective cloths and all of the 22 members in attendance had a large glittery twig ring, a plastic plate, a container with biodegradable oasis in front of them and a bag of necessary “goodies”. The demonstrator produced her ring and began to position a variety of evergreen conifer foliage using some for height and some descending to cover the mechanics. She then added artificial pompom chrysanthemums and several silver snowflakes and baubles. This demonstrator provides everything and soon we all had foliage, glitter spray, baubles and leaves at our disposal. To complete our arrangements we could choose as much sparkle as we wished and we learnt one or two tricks for inserting baubles to good effect. It was a lovely informal Christmas workshop and everyone had time to chat before and during the enjoyment of the refreshments mentioned above. There was an opportunity to purchase decorations remaining from the sales table at the open meeting and members left with their arrangements discussing what real flowers they would add as Christmas arrives. The January meeting is a meal at the Epworth Tap on Thursday 17th and the AGM will be held in the usual venue of the Stephen Jones Community Hall in Haxey at 7.30 pm on Monday, 11th February. At the meeting we display the scrapbooks of activities over the years. Come along and see what we do.
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Vacancy for an Administrative Officer at Epworth Old Rectory
12 hours per week Pay at the Living wage Initially a 12 month contract Closing date: Noon, Friday 22 February, 2019 Are you organised and efficient administrator? A whizz with spreadsheets? Are you personable and friendly and enjoy meeting people? Do you have good social media skills? If you answered yes to these questions, then we would love to hear from you. Please contact Gillian Crawley, Manager for a recruitment pack Epworth Old Rectory is part of the Methodist Church & is an equal opportunities employer Tel: 01427 872268 E-mail: curator@epwortholdrectory.org.uk
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House burglaries have featured over the last few months as the dark nights have set in and in particular vacant properties have been targeted. This may be due to occupants being on holiday or homes where elderly residents have gone into respite care or permanently relocated to assisted living. Whilst we do not want to concern residents, we would like to remind everyone of some basic home security measures which can significantly reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim of burglary. The most likely entry point for a burglar is via the rear so do not neglect security there. Fit an alarm or a dummy alarm box. Many people point out that when an alarm sounds nobody takes any notice these days. The burglar will though. Install a security light which works on a movement sensor to light up areas which a burglar may use for cover. Use timer switches to turn lights on when you are not in. Ensure any gates at the rear are locked, not just with a bolt near the top which can be opened by reaching over. Thieves do not want to be seen and surveillance is often provided by neighbours who live opposite or who overlook your property. Do not allow bushes and hedges to grow too high. Consider the security on your shed. Is it proportionate to the value of items you keep inside such as cycles and garden equipment? e.g. an expensive cycle stored in a wooden shed with only a £2.50 padlock for security. It is also worth noting that a burglar will sometimes use an item which is easily taken from a poorly secured shed to facilitate their entry into a house. Fit trellis along the top of fencing at the rear as this will break if a burglar tries to climb over your fence. Spiky / prickly bushes and climbers are also a deterrent. Report all suspicious circumstances. Door-to-door salesman appertaining to be selling energy or doubleglazing are often checking out and planning future burglaries or even trying their luck there and then if they get no reply to knocking. In rural communities, local residents know when someone or something looks out of place far more than in urban areas. Join your local Neighbourhood Watch Group or start one up yourself. The role of co-ordinator does not have to be a burdensome role and your group can be as small or large as you wish. In effect the key role of a NHW co-ordinator is to act as a conduit for police information which in today’s world is literally the touch of a button. The vital part is that police have that single point of contact in as many areas as possible. NHW is proven to reduce and prevent crime and it is an initiative well suited to rural communities where traditional community spirit still exists. We would also ask for your assistance in keeping an eye on any properties where you know the occupants are away or out for whatever length of time. Our intelligence suggests that the offenders are ‘doing their homework’ in identifying properties from which to steal. If you see any suspicious activity then please call 999 if you believe a crime is about to be committed or 101 if you noted suspicious activity which has now passed. If you are able to get descriptions of persons or vehicle details without putting yourself in any danger, then that would be valuable information. Axholme Neighbourhood Policing Team
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What’s On In Your area in Epworth and Belton Activity
Meeting place
Time
Contact
Mon
Keep Fit (Active Ageing)
Epworth Memorial Hall
12.00-13.00
01724 297255
Mon
Thurlow Playgroup and Preschool
Epworth Thurlow
9-11.30 & 12-3
01427 875016
Mon
Epworth YOUTH Club (juniors)
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
Epworth Youth Centre
19.00-21.00
13-19years
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
Tues
Epworth Rainbows
Epworth Thurlow
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
Cubs and Scouts
Belton Park Pavilion
18:30-20:00
07966 072 499
Wed
1st Belton Rangers
All Saints Centre on Stocks Hill Belton
19.00-21.00
01427 872227
Wed
Jack n Box
Wesley Memorial, Epworth
10:00-11:30
Wed
Belton Brownies
All Saints Centre on Stocks Hill Belton
18:00-19:30
01427 872109
Wed
Epworth Brownies
Methodist Church Hall
18:15-19:30
01427 754009
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
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 872445
Thurs
Keep Fit Active Ageing
Epworth Imperial Hall - Main Hall
10.00 - 11.00
01724 297255
Thurs
Epworth’s Ladies Society
(1st Thurs-monthly)
19.30 start
01427 872044
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
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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0790 4573405
Epworth Garden Centre 9.30 start 01724 297270 Please mention “The Arrow” when responding to advertisements
Nordic Walking
Epworth Short Mat Bowl Club
Epworth Leisure Centre (Sept—April)
3.30 –5.30 pm
01427 874158
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
01427 872405
2nd Tues Epworth and District WI
Epworth Imperial Hall
15.30-19.00
07548 156258
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
R. WALLACE & SON Ltd Funeral Directors & Memorial Masons
Fits Alarms
01724 488565 68 High Street, Epworth 01427 238065 27 High Street, Crowle
Day or Night
Independent Family Business Private Chapel Of Rest Golden Charter Pre Payment Funeral Plans
www.rwallaceandson.com
To advertise please call 01302 532676 or 07912 643010
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Advice Pensions Helpline
0800 991234
Electricity Emergencies
0800 375 675
Transco - Gas leaks
0800 111 999
Yorkshire Water
0845 1242424
Business Directory £30 + VAT per year Beauty/Health/Fitness The Hair Shop Westwoodside The Willows Dental Practise-Belton
01427 752455 01427 872106
Care in the Community Age Concern
0800 009966
Home and Garden
Childline
0800 1111
Fountain Court florist Epworth
Neighbourhood Watch
01482 444466
NSPCC
0808 80050000
RSPCA
0300 1234999
NHS Direct
111
01427 874831
Taxi Service 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
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
Brooks HOMECARE Replacement Window and Doors 07973 142963 01427 875314 Axholme Pest Control
01427 873608 / 07766747245
Axholme Decorating Centre 'Mixing Paint For You' sales@axdeccentre.co.uk 01427 238941
Business/Finance Hurstons Accountants & Business Advisors
01427 873737
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
Willows Dental Practise—Belton
01427 872106
Leisure
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01427Arrow” 873845 when responding to advertisements Please mention “The
Epworth Leisure Centre
To advertise please call 01302 532676 or 07912 643010
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