The Epworth and Belton Arrow

Including West Butterwick, Beltoft and Sandtoft

January 2019

Issue 119

Andy and Debbie Bradwell of Belton

setting the challenge to raise money for Western Park Hospital Cancer Charity

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Happy New Year and welcome to the January issue of the Arrow!

Great news from Gary the Secretary of the Crowle lights committee. “The Christmas lights switch on was fantastic and we raised over £1000 through donations, sponsorship and fund raising events on the night. The generosity of those attending and local businesses ensures we can continue to run this event and are able to invest in its future.”

News in from Brigley house lights; total raised so far as of 9th December stands at over £1,170!

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Community News Poppy Collection 2018 Another Great Year for the Poppy Collection in Epworth and Belton.

The grand Total Collected, so far, this year is £7313.20p.

This is a brilliant total and shows the hard work and dedication of the House to House Collectors, Public and Commercial premises in and around Epworth and Belton, who have a Poppy Collecting box every year and some new ones this year..

Steve Croot (Poppy Appeal Organiser for Epworth and Belton), would like to Thank everyone who took part in the commemorations of the Centenary of the end of WW1 in the Isle of Axholme. These include Schools, Public Houses, Clubs and Councils.

Special Thanks go to everyone who helped organise functions, displays and activities.

Hopefully the Royal British Legion will be able to rely on the future support of everyone in the years to come.

Steve Croot PAO Epworth and Belton steven.croot@btinternet.com

Isle Group of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Thursday January 3rd 2019 Stephen Jones Hall (rear of the Methodist Chapel), Low Street, Haxey On Thursday January 3rd we start off the New Year with our annual Member's Photographic Evening. This is always a popular meeting, with members bringing a small number of images on any topic to share with the group. The photographs don't have to be about wildlife, they can be on anything of interest so we generally have a wide range of things to see. You don't have to be a brilliant photographer either so don't be shy, bring along your images on a memory stick and share your stories with us all.

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.

For further information about the local Trust group 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.

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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 of Axholme Camera Club News 2019 Wed 2nd Jan Pechakucha – 20 images maximum 20 seconds per image Tues 8th Jan Bits and bobs from here and there Geoff Trinder Wed 16th Jan COMPETITION – A Nation of Shop Keepers Tues 22nd Jan Speaker to be confirmed Tues 29th Jan Briefing – Leading Lines Alan Keen Wed 6th Feb Image Assessment Clinic David and Guy

We meet weekly in St Nicholas Church Hall, Haxey starting at 7.30 pm to approximately 9.30 pm. 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.

The next meeting of the Isle of Axholme Family History Society will be on Thursday 24th January 2019.

We meet in the Wesley Memorial Church Schoolroom, High Street, Epworth at 730p.m. The speaker will be Garry Swann, his talk is about the history of the Doncaster Royal Infirmary. Refreshments will be served following the talk. Non members are welcome.

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ROYAL AIR FORCE LINDHOLME Adapted and Edited for publication by Anthony Catherall acknowledgement to Margaret Draper In August 1948, No 230 OCU had the honour of receiving a unit badge. It is believed that the unit was the first unit, as opposed to station, in the country to receive one. The badge, designed by Squadron Leader Davies, consisted of a sword over a heraldic fountain and bore the motto ‘Temper and Sword’.

The Yorkshire Evening News report of the presentation mentioned that “since No 230 OCU was reformed 21 months ago, it had turned out 130 full bomber crews, who represented 10,000 flying hours.” (1) Towards the end of 1948 there was a possibility of No 230 OCU being transferred to RAF Mildenhall.

This move was connected with the replacement of the Lancasters by Lincolns and the fact that the runway space at Lindholme was too restricted for their use. Despite this, the move to Mildenhall was eventually cancelled although the transition from Lancasters to Lincolns went on in November and December 1948.

The cancellation of the move was in fact only a temporary one because in February 1949 the OCU moved to Royal Air Force Scampton and Lindholme began to prepare for the arrival of the Central Bomber Establishment from Royal Air Force Marham. The new unit eventually arrived in April 1949, but by August 1949 the possibility of its disestablishment is noted in the Unit Diary. These rumours proved to be correct for in November 1949 the unit was disabled.

It is impossible to chronicle the history of Lindholme with a great degree of accuracy over the next few months as both the unit diary and MOD (Air) records are incomplete. We know that, at some stage between November 1949 and August 1950, when the records are again complete, Lindholme housed the Armament Division of the Royal Air Force Technical College and that the station was therefore a part of Technical Training Command. In November 1950 it was back in No 1 Group as the Technical College Division moved out. There was an element of doubt about the station’s future; at one stage in the month it was to provide “a base and RAF element for the of No 341 Bombardment Squadron of the United States Air Force” (2) Within a week this decision was cancelled and the station’s future was again in doubt. However, the United States could not be denied. Later in 1951 an American Air Base Transport Squadron under a Major Scott Davidson did arrive at Lindholme.

Meanwhile a decision on the station’s role was finally made and it became the home of No 5 Air Navigation School, flying Wellingtons and Ansons, in March 1951. Lindholme was now a part of No 21 Group of Flying Training Command. The early days of No 5 ANS must have been difficult. One of the early course commanders remembers it as a time of utter chaos. “for a while flying over the sea was forbidden because the only Mae West on the station seemed to be worn by the ground-crew aircraft marshaller” and “maps, charts and log books were in short supply and had to be scrounged from neighbouring airfields”. (3) He also recalls sitting in his office marking navigation exercises and dodging lumps of concrete while pneumatic drills were at work in the same building installing a central heating system.

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To be continued next month

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Epworth and District Flower Club Open Meeting November 2018 Approximately 120 ladies sat expectantly in the hall of South Axholme Academy to see Andrew Grisewood present his demonstration “Unwrap the Season”. The audience was welcomed by Anne Everatt and an invitation to join the club or attend as a visitor was extended to all. Thanks were expressed to everyone who had helped with preparation and especially the member of staff of South Axholme Academy who had helped with technical logistics. Anne also reminded the audience that the proceeds would be going to the Alzheimer’s Society this year.

Then, with a musical fanfare, Andrew Grisewood in his glittery shirt and accompanying bling was welcomed onto the bare stage. Olly his assistant was welcomed too.

Andrew began with a frame holding two baskets with glittery branches and he added trailing ivy, cascading variegated holly, polystichum fern and Paddy’s pride foliage before inserting green chrysanthemums, red hypericum berries, champagne carnations and a deeper shade of cream carnations with a pink tinge.

Andrew’s commentary included information about the song of the Twelve Days of Christmas and to complete his arrangement Andrew added some vintage appearance pears to suggest the partridge in a pear tree. As the musical accompaniment played Olly brought in a further similar arrangement making a stunning, opening, three tier display with a partridge apparently sitting on a nest on the top tier.

Next Andrew used a basic looking plant pot with an erect substantial tree branch on which hung a large decorative red bell. To create a different tree shape Andrew showed the audience, with the help of Olly, how to attach small branches of ilex berries with brown cable ties. He proceeded to add a red velvet bow which he made so rapidly, imitation poinsettias, and robins. He theme was retro and he placed the arrangement beside an old fashioned street lamp and a model Santa. He even introduced the old fashioned Fairy liquid bottle on which many Santas have been produced, Blue Peter style. Much applause and more music….delightful.

For the third arrangement Andrew had a large rectangular upright frame onto which were already attached three large branches of spruce sprayed to appear like snowflakes. There was also a roughly horizontal piece of driftwood. Around these mechanics Andrew positioned western hemlock branches, noble fern, senecio and white sprayed ivy leaves. Once positioned beneath another similar arrangement tiny lights were lit creating a very cool effect surmounted by a crescent of moon.

Next was a large snow scene dome. Another reminder of the past. Andrew proceeded to use a length of rubus, some leather leaf fern and asparagus all of which were sprayed in tones of gold or white.

For his finale Andrew produced a metal crown frame to represent the first of the three kings. He used beautiful Chinese pheasant feathers to produce a plume effect and continued to insert pale orange orchids and similar shaded anthurium flowers.

In January the Flower Club will have a seasonal meal at the Epworth Tap and the meeting on 11th February 2019 will be in the usual meeting place of the Stephen Jones Community Hall at 7.30pm and will be the A.G.M. when scrapbooks will be on display.

We hope you feel encouraged to join us.

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Students at Westwoodside have recently won many trophys at a dance festival.

Students of Attitude Theatre Arts won the overall event trophy. 1st place senior ballet troup, 1st place senior tap troup, 1st place senior musical theatre troup, 2nd place show us what you've got, 3rd place senior modern troup.

Also Lucy won 3rd Senior Tap Solo & Phoebe P 2nd Senior Musical Theatre Solo.

Attitude Theatre Arts principal Miss Josie and Teacher/ Choreographer Miss Georgia couldn't be more proud of their senior competition team both for the Trophy wins and the team spirit shown by the students and their parents at The East Midlands Dance Off.

Alice in Wonderland the panto This year Crowle Entertainers are presenting their 18th annual community pantomime – their very own adaptation of Alice in Wonderland, panto style!

All your favourite Wonderland characters will be there – the White Rabbit, the Queen of Hearts, the Mad Hatter, the Mad March Hare, the Cheshire Cat, the Mock Turtle and many more. In this version there are two Alices and two white rabbits as well. A modern day Alice, together with her friends, decides to visit a Crystal Maze style escape rooms, where she meets Storybook Alice and has lots of adventures trying to work her way through the various escape rooms and win a huge prize.

With lots of laughter, audience participation, singing and dancing, this pantomime is guaranteed to drive away the January blues and provide a feast of fun for all the family, so make sure you buy your tickets in plenty of time!

Performances will take place on Saturday 12th January at 2.30pm and 7.30pm and on Sunday 13th January at 2.30pm at the Crowle Community Hall. Tickets, priced £5 and £3.50 for concessions are available from Crowle Tesco, the Regen Shop, Crowle or Fancyland in Epworth or by calling 01724 711212 or 01427 873947 or by texting 07419 319796. Please note that although tickets can be purchasedTo on advertise the door, advance or booking is highly advisable643010 to avoid disappointment. pleasepurchase call 01302 532676 or 07912 21

Local husband and wife team have been fundraising since June 2018, trying to raise valuable funds for Weston Park Hospital in memory of Jonathan Exton.

Debbie says “The challenge was for myself and my husband Andy to run a 10k race every month for the rest of the year. I had ran a bit previously but Andy was quite new to running and so definitely a challenge for him”.

“For those who know me, I started running nearly 18months ago and it certainly didn’t come naturally!

But I have persevered and Christmas 2017 I managed to persuade Andy to give it a go too! So we both signed up for three 10k races one in June, September and November to try and raise some funds to help Weston Park Hospital. Someone agreed to donate if we did one every month for the rest of the year ..... seemed like an easy challenge at first - the hot summer didn't enter our heads and made if very hard”

“A big thanks to everyone who has donated to this worthy cause, we really appreciate it”.

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https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Debbie-Bradwell Weston Park Cancer Charity exists to create a better life for those living with and beyond cancer. It is committed to fund things the NHS alone cannot provide including; practical help to those in need, emotional support to those in despair, enhanced care for those who need it most.

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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 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

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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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

Fits Alarms

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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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