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February 2023

Issue 167

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Welcome to the Fesbruary issue of Epworth and Belton Arrow Well, 2023 has got off to a very wet start, but despite the bad weather it's been an encouraging month for us here with several new advertisers already on board. It is good to know that during these challenging times, businesses are coming out fighting!

We would love to get more local information on events in the area, especially now Spring is fast up on us.

If you are a member of a society/ charity or have planned an event for 2023 and you want to let the Isle know please be in touch. This is your local magazine so spread the word!

Enjoy the read The deadline for the March issue is early and is Friday 3rd February for delivery by the 1st March.

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Community News Isle Group of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Hungarian Wildlife Thursday February 2nd at 7.30pm

On Thursday February 2nd at 7.30pm the Isle group of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust will be having their monthly meeting. It will be a talk on Hungarian Wildlife by two excellent local photographers, Ray Brammall and Duncan Hill.

We meet at:- Belton All Saints Centre (Church Hall), Stocks Hill, Belton, DN9 1PE Everyone is welcome, you don't have to be a member of the Wildlife Trust so please come along and join us. Entrance fee is £1. There will be refreshments and a raffle. We meet on the 1st Thursday of the month and next month, March 2nd, will be a talk on the history of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust by Rachel Shaw.

For further information about the local Trust group and their meetings please contact Tony Lee on 01427 753831 or Chris Trinder on 01427 872051. Details about the group are also on the Lincolnshire Trust web site under area groups.

Doncaster Movie Makers have had a successful start after Covid. We have had a 5 minute film competition. The winner was a montage of beautiful skies and sunsets. Runner up was Don Mcquade’s film about Dunsville Quarry Park. We also have had a Holiday and Day out competition and Don was successful again with his ariel filming from a light aircraft. The Runner up was a documentary about the infamous Caminito Del Rey walk in Andalusia.

If you make films, why not contact us to see your films played to an audience on a large screen. We are a group of friendly amateur film makers and even if you just like watching films you will be welcome. Contact Charlie by text on 07765715422 or email doncmms@gmail.com www.doncastermoviemakers,weebly.com

Epworth & District WI Epworth Imperial Hall (small hall) Tuesday 14 February At this month's meeting we have a member of Lincs History Group, Author and Broadcaster coming to speak to us about the group as well as experiences as an Author and Broadcaster. If non-members want to come along you will be made very welcome, there are refreshments and a raffle. We charge £4 for visitors and members are free. 7:30pm start

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The next meeting of the Haxey & Westwoodside Heritage Society welcomes Malcolm Dolby with a talk on "The Roaring 20s: Social life on the comic postcard". Do come along to Westwoodside Village Hall, Saturday 11th February commencing 2.30pm. £3 including refreshments.

Results of the Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity Christmas Quiz There were numerous very good entries for the "Flower Power" Quiz this year.

Eleven entries had top marks and went into the draw made by the Rev. Paul Wilson.

1st Prize was awarded to Mrs Joan Drummond of Fife 2nd Prize was awarded to Mrs Wendy Fairbrother of Church Gresley 3rd Prize was awarded to Vicki Reis of Chelmsford We’ve had another very successful Christmas Quiz for the Children’s Hospital Charity raising a magnificent £740.

Thanks to everyone’s support and hard work we have managed to raise more than in previous years.

This has been valued and appreciated not only by me but by the Hospital Charity.

Anne Broster (Quiz organiser)

Crowle and District W.I. meet at 7.15pm on the 1st Thursday of the month at Crowle Community Hub, Market Hall, Crowle DN17 4LA. We have members from all over North and South Axholme and always give a warm welcome to new members. Our January meeting was our post Christmas Dinner at the Red Lion, Crowle. We resume our monthly meeting on February 2nd 2023 with a talk by Ruth Wyld called A Glass Act .She explaining the art of Glass Craft and the things she makes. Come along to any of the meetings and give us a go, we are very friendly.

For more information contact Trish Hindley : thindley@sky.com or find us on Facebook : Crowle and District WI. Item for February 2023 Crowle arrow

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Engagement with the Community One of the principal roles of your Neighbourhood Policing Team is engaging with the communities we serve. Policing is a partnership approach and through regular engagement we are able to build a picture of the issues you face and what we can do together to resolve them.

In the age of social media a lot of our work is posted online and this is certainly true of how we advertise our engagement events. This events are open to all members of the community and we recognise that not everyone follow social media. This means some sections of the community may be missing out on opportunities to meet our team, take our Humber Talking survey and discuss issues of concern.

Please take the opportunity to meet your local PCSO and/or PC at the below locations: Walking Street Surgery 5th February 2023 – Fieldside, Epworth 4:00pm – 5:00pm 10th February 2023 – Ashtree Close, Belton 4:00pm – 5:00pm The Lemon Tree Garden Centre, Epworth 13th Feb 2023 1100-1200pm 27th Mar 2023 1100 – 1200pm 18th Apr 2023 1100 – 1200pm 5th May 2023 2:00pm – 3:00pm Happy Café, Sandtoft 14th Feb 11:00am – 12:00pm 23rd March 11:00am – 12:00pm 19th Apr 11:00am – 12:00pm Our primary location to advertise our engagement dates is on our Humberside Police Facebook Page.

On some small occasions operational matters mean we have to cancel an event. Please be aware that events printed in this magazine may be subject to change as a result. If you want to check an event is still taking place please contact us on 101 where the Force Control Room will check with your on duty Neighbourhood Team. Alternatively you can check in person at Epworth Police Station when our Enquiry Officer is available Tuesday & Thursdays 9am to 1230

pm and 1 pm to 330 pm.

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Did You Know Epworth Men’s Society is Now Open to New Members?

The Epworth Men’s Society was formed in 1950 and has had regular meetings ever since enjoyed by an average of over 40 regular attendees.

The group continues to provide a successful forum for men to meet and share mutual interests enhanced by a programme of interesting talks in an informal atmosphere (usually the upstairs meeting room at The Red Lion Epworth). Meetings are normally held on the first Monday of each month from October until April at 7.45 pm.

For example, the following events are organised for early in 2023: 6th February – Indoor games night (darts, dominos, cards) and pie and peas supper (booked in advance) 6th March – Talk – History of Crowle Moors – Angus Townley 3rd April – Annual Dinner including a talk, title to be announced, by Nigel Thorley Why not make your New Year’s Resolution to give it a try and join us?

Simply contact any one of those on the list below, who will be happy to answer any questions you have about the group or just turn up and try it for yourself.

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Folk Dancing in the Isle of Axholme – Isle Dance for Health Spring 2023 The folk dances run by local folk dance band Lys St Georges restart this autumn as follows:

Thursday 19 January Thursday 26 January Thursday 2 February Thursday 9 February Thursday 16 February Thursday 2 March Thursday 9 March Thursday 16 March They are all in Westwoodside Village Hall, starting at 2.30pm and lasting till 4pm.

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

There’s a small admission charge of £3 for each dance.

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

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

Meeting place

Time

Contact

Mon

Haxey Brownies

18:15-19:30

07976 807083

Mon

Epworth YOUTH Club (juniors)

Haxey Youth Hub, High Street, Haxey 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

Canasta Group 2nd & 4th Monday

Epworth Thurlow contact Edwin

13.00-15:00

07742877538

Mon

The Isle Choral Society

Epworth Imperial Hall

19.00-21.00

01427 873898

Mon

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

Red Lion Hotel, Market Place , Epworth

7pm

01427 872223

Mon

Haxey Rainbows

Haxey Youth Hub, High Street, Haxey

17:00-1800

07976 807083

Tues

Epworth Town Council

Epworth Imperial Hall - Small Hall

18.30 - 21.00

1st Tuesday

Tues

Beavers Cubs and Scouts

Belton Park Pavilion

17:30-20:00

07944 699433

Tues

Bridge Club

Epworth Thurlow

13:00-16:00

Ian 07452 991948

Wed

1st Belton Rangers

All Saints Centre on Stocks Hill Belton

19.00-21.00

Wed

Isle Community Choir

Crowle Community Hall, Crowle

7.15pm-9.15pm

01427 872227 Gill 07419 319796

Wed

Belton Brownies

All Saints Centre on Stocks Hill Belton

18:00-19:30

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

Wed

Rural Day Centre every 2 weeks

Epworth Thurlow Pavilion

10:00-14:00

01427 872445 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

The Red Lion, Epworth

7.15pm start

01427 873594

Wed

Epworth Short Mat Bowl Club

Epworth Leisure Centre (Sept—April)

3.30 –5.30 pm

01427 874158 Alan

4th Wed Axholme Ferry Folk

Cross Keys, Wroot

Thurs

Epworth’s Ladies Society

(1st Thurs-monthly)

19.30 start

07548 729 585

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

Keep Fit

Belton Park Pavilion

18.30-19.30

Thurs

Epworth & Isle of Axholme Rotary Club

The Red Lion, Epworth (1st & 3rd Thursday) 18:15 start

0790 4573405

Fri

Nordic Walking

Epworth Garden Centre

9.30 start

01724 297270

Fri

Epworth Short Mat Bowl Club

Epworth Leisure Centre (Sept—April)

3.30 –5.30 pm

01427 874158 Alan

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Bookings of when Epworth Thurlow Email: Please mention “The Arrow” responding to advertisements thurlowpavilion@gmail.com

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

Epworth Performing Arts Academy

Fri

Red Cross (Whist) monthly 3rd week

Fri

Belton Bingo

Sat

Belton Bowls Club roll Up

Belton Park Pavilion (May-Sept)

14:00– 16:00

01427 875724

Sat

Bingo

Epworth Imperial Hall - Small Hall

18.30-21.00

01427 873622

Epworth Imperial Hall (2nd Tues-monthly)

19.30-21.30

2nd Tues Epworth and District WI

Epworth Imperial Hall

15.30-19.00

07548 156258

Epworth Imperial Hall

19.00-21.30

01427 873622

Belton Pavilion doors open 630pm

Eyes down 7pm

07747 103805

Bookings of West Butterwick Village Hall

Bunty Harris

01724 782181

Bookings of the Imperial Hall, Epworth

Mary Addlesee

01427 873622

Belton Pavilion

Marion

01427 872780

Fits Alarms

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Advice

Business Directory

Pensions Helpline

0800 991234

Electricity Emergencies

0800 375 675

Transco - Gas leaks

0800 111 999

The Hair Shop Westwoodside

01427 752455

Yorkshire Water

0845 1242424

The Willows Dental Practise-Belton

01427 872106

£30 + VAT per year Beauty/Health/Fitness

Taxi Service

Care in the Community Age Concern

0800 009966

Childline

0800 1111

Neighbourhood Watch

01482 444466

NSPCC

0808 80050000

RSPCA

0300 1234999

NHS Direct

111

Community Crime stoppers`

0800 555 111

Carers Support Centre

01652 650585

Isle of Axholme Lions

01427 752139

Isle of Axholme Osteoporosis Support Link

01427 875752

Health Visitor Team

0800 099951

SSAFA Forces Help www.ssafa,org.uk

01476 569764

Epworth & Isle of Axholme Rotary Club

07904 573405

Epworth & District WI

07747 103805

Axholme Taxi—Belton based 1-4 passengers 07709097770

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

01724 711941 07707 036611

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

01427 873608 / 07766747245

JMB Developments (for all your plastering jobs) 07785 735984

Education and General Epworth Country Primary School

01427 872345

Belton All Saints Primary School

01427 872391

Westwoodside Primary School

01427 752355

Westwoodside Mobile Library

01724 865675

Haxey Library - Memorial Hall

01724 753239

Citizens Advice

01724 870941

Leisure Epworth Leisure Centre

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