epworth and belton arrow

Also covers West Butterwick Beltoft Sandtoft 3600 copies

July 2021

Issue 148 Chefs special Biryani Infused with a blend of the chefs special spices with golden sultanas and cashew nuts thrown in to add a fruity flare .Topped with a piece of tandoori chicken & served with a side of vegetable curry.

£9.95 Bay Leaf Tiffin Box (Excl. King Prawns) Poppadoms & Dips 1 x Starter 1 x Lamb dish 1 x Chicken dish 1 x side dish Pilau Rice and any naan

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Bay Leaf munch box £18

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

Carolyn Grant

Mobile no 07912643010 carolyn@arrowpublications.co.uk

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VIRTUAL BALLOON RACE RAISES OVER £3,500 FOR AIR AMBULANCES

As part of fundraising activities for the 3 air ambulances operating across their area (Yorkshire; Great North; and Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire), the North East England Trefoil Guild region have raised over £3,500 from a virtual balloon race. The balloon race was supported by individuals from all parts of England and the worthy winner had participated “because a friend had owed his life to a ride in the helicopter from Cumbria to Newcastle”.

Girlguiding Units across the Region from Rainbows (aged 5) to Trefoil Guild (aged 18+) are also working towards an Air Ambulance Challenge for which, when completed, they will receive a badge.

The challenge comprises 3 Sections: Flight and Science Navigation and Communication First Aid and Safety Plus one fund-raising activity for the Air Ambulance It is hoped with this and other fund raising initiatives to raise a sizeable sum to help maintain this valuable service.

Frances Sandars Almshouse Trust

Haxey and Westwoodside Bowls Club

A vacancy has arisen at the Almshouses, Bagsby Road, Owston Ferry, DN9 1AH

We need new members to rejuvenate our Club and to provide much needed players for the future.

Why not try a new sport?

Challenge your skills, enjoy the fresh air and participate in gentle exercise in the company of others from your community.

Each Almshouse consists of a bedroom, bathroom, living room and a fitted kitchen.

A contribution of £180 per month is payable in advance. This includes water rates and grass cutting.

Applications are welcome from ladies over 50 years of age.

Unfortunately we are unable to accept pets.

To obtain an application form or further information please apply to the Clerk to the trust, Bev Threadgould on 07843282353.

Closing date for applications 31st July 2021

(Frances Sandars Almshouse Trust is a registered Charity and as such is exempt from the Sex Discrimination Act)

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Whether you are an experienced bowler or a new bowler, you will be made very welcome. If you are interested come and visit us on our Club night (Thursdays 6.15pm) The green is now open and is within the grounds of Haxey Playing Fields We have experienced players who are willing to assist new members and who can introduce you to the game. of bowls. All you need is a pair of flat soled shoes.

Come and enjoy the friendly bowling community.

Contact: Secretary J Henwood 01427 238652 or Chris Blackwell 01427 729932

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Looking after Clients in the Isle of Axholme and surrounding areas since 2007 If you would like independent friendly help with:

Investments and Savings Pension and Retirement Planning Personal or Business Protection Mortgages Howard Goodenough Dip PFS

Then please get in touch or pop into the office at:

6 Fountain Court, Market Place, Epworth, DN9 1EG Tel: 01427 872718

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Installations, Repairs, Landlord Certificates and all general plumbing works.

Installation of Oil Tanks and bases to meet the required regulations

Call Darren 0752 6251 290

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Westgate Nurseries Based in Belton • • • All aspects of electrical work undertaken Domestic and Commercial Work Full and partial rewires Additional lights and sockets Fuse board upgrades New builds and extensions Landlord Certificates Call or email now for your FREE no obligation quote

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Leaders needed for Guiding on the Isle

We meet as Rainbows (Aged 5 -7), Brownies (7-11) and Guides (10 to 14) across the Isle, empowering girls in our community to develop balanced life values, build confidence, enjoy adventure, learn new skills and have loads of fun together.

We need Leaders and Unit helpers to join us in this adventure!

Do you know someone who has the potential and desire to volunteer as a new Leader? Please Help find them!

Volunteer with Girlguiding, online or in person, and make a difference to the lives of girls and young women. Meet new people, gain skills and help girls know they can do anything, find their strengths and work with others to become the best they can be.

Discover more at:

www.girlguiding.org.uk Get involved – Become a volunteer and register your interest.

Or you can contact Rachel Robinson, County Commissioner by emailing: rachel.gglncmt@gmail.com or leader - Claire Todd: 07976 807083 Be an inspiration to girls and young women.

Help them realise their potential and share unforgettable moments along the way.

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Doncaster Rambler’s Press Release – A Local walk from Epworth Today’s walk, if anything, was about people. And it started as soon as a two or three gathered in the car park outside Holme & Garden Centre Epworth. In the bright sunshine spontaneous chatter began and continued throughout this 3 hour ramble. It was a joy to witness as more and more gathered, some new faces, some returners, even some from other clubs, all breaking out in lively conversation. It was almost impossible to break in with our usual Covid announcement! Eventually that done fourteen set off on our six and half mile walk to the west of Epworth. There was definitely a heightened level of excitement as most had not been in this area before, and many were now used to this Friday morning jaunt by Doncaster Ramblers.

The route took us east a short distance passing St Andrews Church whose Rector The Rev Samuel Wesley was father to John and Charles Wesley, indeed Epworth is know as “The Home of Methodism” Turning south along the Peatland Way, which runs along the edge of the village then out into open country. At times it felt like being below sea level well only a foot or two above anyway, as the sandy soil was reminiscent to walking on the beach. Now heading west we made our way towards Epworth Turbary Nature Reserve, via a disused railway tunnel, and several field edges. All the while conversation were going on in the background.

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Reaching the Nature Reserve we stopped for a short coffee and snack break on a patch of grass allowing some social distancing. Suitably fortified the return journey took us passed a series of fields containing pigs, lots of pigs, some inquisitive enough to venture over. Though unlike cows and horses, no-one attempted petting these porkers. Mind you there was an electric fence keeping us apart. Moving on now eastwards following the Ingham Drain to reach the norther outskirts of Epworth. The journey not yet over we rose to the 50ft highpoint of our walk now back on the Peatland Way to view two magnificent former windmills (used maybe by Dutchman Sir Cornelius Vermuyden to drain the area). The walk ended with a dreamy march through a narrow avenue of trees back to the Garden Centre.

Rules continue to change regarding outdoor exercise and group activity so please visit our website https://www.doncasterramblers.org.uk/ for latest, including future activity. Also follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ doncasterramblers/ for details of past Rambler outings. Remember while out observe social distancing, carry a mask, hand sanitiser, and gloves. Obey the Countryside Code and give way to other walkers.

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FOR SALE

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LOCAL TRADESMAN ALL UNDER ONE ROOF

Pete Oliver Joinery All Joinery Work Undertaken Doors, Windows, etc Kitchens fitted and supplied Oak and Laminate flooring fitted

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CHILDREN’S BEREAVEMENT BOOK FEATURES THAILAND ADVENTURES Hugo and Daddy’s Thailand Adventures is a sequel to the first book written by Misterton author, Ric Hart, Hugo and Daddy’s Night-time Adventures. In the new publication, Hugo wakes up one morning ready for a trip of a lifetime with Daddy.

Ric (pictured with the new book) explains: “The creation of this book was so much fun, working with my illustrator Jackie Tee, it was an adventure in itself for us, but also a very emotional journey. So I can’t wait for Hugo to read it, and look forward to what will be going forward.

“This children’s adventure book came to mind simply because Jade (Mummy) and I got married in Thailand in April 2015, and travelled to many special places during our month away, and also hit some other very special islands in 2016 together. This was where Jade found her special place, Koh Lipe.

“The book shares the journey we both took where Daddy shows Hugo all these special places with lots of special meaning. So one day we can both go backpacking to Thailand and relive some amazing moments for Hugo to experience. Daddy just can’t wait for this trip with Hugo!”

Jade died in 2018 after the birth of Hugo. Ric Hart took to writing to help come to terms with his loss, and to give Hugo a lasting legacy of his mother.

Again, this book will be going to a charity called The Children’s Bereavement Centre, based in Newark, Nottinghamshire. The choice of charity ties in nicely with Hugo’s adventure book and his loss. It is available from 24 June from Amazon – copies can be preordered - and other leading booksellers.

This is Ric’s second children’s bereavement book; a third, Hugo and Daddy’s Superhero Adventures comes out August time alongside a Christmas book in the making. Ric has also written an autobiography, Pupy Love.

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What sad news for those that want to travel. Sadly we have no movement yet on any more countries we can travel to for holidays (of course you can travel to some if you are happy to quarantine on return and pay for additional testing). It looks like we are going to have to make use of the UK and all it has to offer (and that is lots) for Summer 2021. We have to watch and wait for travel updates.

Cruising from UK ports and to UK destinations began and has been a real HIT. These ships are amazing have so much to offer on board, have you ever thought about cruising?

Call me to chat over, there are so so many brands and style of cruising, from large to small ships to sailing ships and yachts, it is all available for you. Additionally in the UK we have an abundance of holiday parks, cottages and lodges, along with the Norfolk Broads, canal boats and fabulous hotel stays. There is so much to see and do, right here and I think we are going to have to appreciate the UK holiday a little more this year.

Be ready to travel, download the NHS App in readiness as this is going to be the way to show and prove your vaccination status for travel in the future or alternatively seek a letter by calling 119 when you have had both vaccines.

Holidays are still being booked and planned and I am booking many clients for Winter 202, Summer 2022 and into Summer 2023 with cruising and some Tour Operators.

Please do head to my page on Facebook www.facebook.com/luanthornhillathaystravel to keep up to date with travel news or give me a call on 01427 333013 Luan Thornhill @ Hays Travel Details correct on 14.6.21

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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

Based in the Isle of Axholme

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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

Care in the Community 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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