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Welcome to the July issue of Epworth&BeltonArrow

This month we follow the story of Mike Banks, from Crowle .Mike’s project of cycling his late Dads WW2 travels is split into three parts; firstly to cycle his escape route from Amiens to Le Havre which he undertook a number of weeks after the Dunkirk evacuations. Follow his story on page 14 and we will keep you updated on his adventure over the next months!

Keep those articles coming in, this is your local community magazine and it would be good to hear about any events over the Summer months.

The deadline for the August issue is a little early and is Wednesday 5th July for delivery by the 1st August.

CarolynGrant

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carolyn@arrowpublications.co.uk

Community News

Fun & Games in Epworth .... a new group on The Isle

Come & join us for an afternoon of (not too serious) cards & Board Games of all sorts . We meet every Tuesday afternoon at The Thurlow Pavillion in Epworth for a 3 hour session.

..... The games are not intended for children , well behaved mature adults only ! Come & escape for a while into the imaginary world of games!

Some light refreshments will be available Contact 07452 991948 or email thurlowgames@gmail.com for more info

Haxey & Westwoodside Heritage

Society's next meeting is on Thursday

13th July at 7.30pm when Pat McLaughlin will give an illustrated talk on Myths and Legends of Britain. The venue is Westwoodside Village Hall,

admission £3 including refreshments, all welcome. There will be no meeting in August, but we look forward to the welcome return of David Seymour our speaker for the September meeting.

EPWORTH & DISTRICT WI

TUESDAY 11 JULY 2023

EPWORTH IMPERIAL HALL

(small hall) 7:30pm

At our next meeting we will be hosting Keith Hanson who is a former Beefeater and Chief Exhibitor of the Crown Jewels. Alas we can't promise he will bring the Crown Jewels to Epworth ....... but he is delivering an illustrated talk which should be very interesting and also giving insight into his role as a Beefeater working in the Tower of London for 20 years. The WI welcomes visitors at £4 per person, Members free. Refreshments will be available and a raffle will take place.

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DONCASTER CANCER DETECTION TRUST

Summer is upon us which means outdoor events! We will have a stall at Auckley Show on Saturday, 19th August. The day time event will be from 10.30 am to 5.00 pm. This is another popular day out. Do come along and join in the fun. We look forward to seeing you there.

Would you like to receive our regular news updates by Email? We will shortly be starting an informal newsletter which will be sent to your inbox. If you would like to be included please send your name and Email address to: info@dcdt.co.uk.

Our regular contact details are: 22 Wood Street, Doncaster DN1 3LW (entrance by the side of Kerry Gough Florists), first floor (lift available), Room 111. Tel. 01302 325029. Email: info@dcdt.co.uk. Website: dcdt.co.uk. As the office is not fully manned it is best to Email or telephone in advance if you are thinking of coming to see us.

We hope the sun shines for everyone this summer, especially those who have organised special events. Don’t forget the sun lotion!

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This event is always popular and this year we are offering an exclusive deal: FREE spaces! That's right - no sign up fee at all! Each participant will be expected to raise a minimum of £150 in sponsorship to cover the costs , but there are several rewards based on the sponsorship level you achieve:

£150 in sponsorship earns you your medal and certificate on completion of the challenge

£300 in sponsorship will get you a personalised Lindsey Lodge water bottle

£500 will get you your very own Challenge with Lindsey Lodge Hoodie!

About the challenge

Starting in Horton-in-Ribblesdale, we will aim to complete the three highest peaks in Yorkshire in around 12 hours! (This can vary depending on stamina of the group and weather).

You will be lead by a team of fully qualified mountain leaders, heading for Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and finally Ingleborough. A total of 5450 feet of ascent, 25 miles... are you up to the challenge?

Do you Dare for Care?

We only have 40 free spaces available, so hurry and sign up - simply email our Fundraising Team at llh.enquiries@nhs.net

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Picking up my father’s route in Amiens, France, I cycled the route taken by the 51st Highland Division, and Operation Ark Force following the roads my dad used in 1940 as he evaded the rapidly advancing German invaders several weeks after the Dunkirk evacuations. My route took me from Amiens to Le Havre via Dieppe, St Valery-en-Caux and Fecamp. I planned to start the 2nd section later in the year, but then Covid happened.

However, during the lockdowns I had the opportunity to write and publish the first of 3 books I plan to write about my project.

But at last, following a global pandemic, injury and illness the continuation of me following my father’s route is now back on track with me re-starting my Father’s Footsteps project, and with optimistic confidence we have a ferry to Caen booked for the 3rd May, which, fingers crossed, should see me resume my cycling on the 4th May. My 2nd section is divided into 11 stages and in total my route is 731km. It begins at Sword Beach, Normandy and finishing a few kilometers before the Netherlands border. This will be followed by me cycling my 3rd section, through the Netherlands to Hamburg, North Germany during the autumn of 2023.

The route is taken directly from my dad’s Battalion War Diaries (6th Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers) my route takes in the following destinations; Ouistreham – Thury Harcourt – Bernay – Herqueville – Haucourt – Amiens – Arras – St Aubin – Deerlijk – Geel – Lommel. In real time my route covers the Battle of Normandy and the liberation of France and Belgium. I have no idea how long this trip will take, because although my spinal injury is much improved I still have a little nerve damage affecting my movements and fitness. I intend to cycle how I feel as the days go by. Also I plan to take two cycles along with me, a touring bike and an e-bike and I plan to utilise these depending upon how I feel and the terrain I find myself in, which according to my route profiles is without doubt rather lumpy to say the least.

As with the first section of my project I am again being sponsored and collecting donations for the Royal British Legion via my JustGiving page, which can be found at; htps://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/mike-banks5

In January 2020 I started a 3 section cycle ride to attempt to follow my dad’s WW2 travels through numerous theatres of war in Western Europe some 80 years after my dad was an active participant.

Unfortunate Mikes adventure has been postponed due to an illness of a family pet. Once treatment is completed Mike will be able to resume on this amazing journey. The Arrow will keep you updated on his journey

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International LEGO® Brick Art comes to Doncaster

See Brick by Brick at The Point and Danum Gallery, Library and Museum this Summer

1 July – 2 September 2023 FREE

This summer, The Point and Danum Gallery, Library and Museum are collaborating to bring the International LEGO® brick art exhibition ‘Brick by Brick’ to Doncaster. Both city centre venues will be displaying different artworks by 18 artists, designers and photographers from around the world who use LEGO® bricks as their medium or inspiration. Taking this simple plastic construction block as their starting point, these artists have created stunning, thought provoking and often humorous artworks which will appeal to art enthusiasts and LEGO® fans alike.

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Image: Samsofy

Alongside the wide range of artworks on display, visitors to The Point and Danum Gallery, Library and Museum will also be able to try their hand at creating their own construction brick artworks with a LEGO® graffiti wall, build tables and a selection of games and competitions.

A special day of LEGO® themed family events will take place on Saturday 8 July from 11am – 2pm at The Point and 11am - 3pm at Danum Gallery, Library and Museum. Make sure to visit both venues to take part in everything that’s happening.

Internationally renowned artist Michael Brennand-Wood has created four stunning artworks especially for this exhibition. Using a range of colours, shapes and sizes of bricks, Michael has created a series of abstract montages which have a mesmerising appeal to them.

‘Eat My Bricks’ is a collaboration between German artists Michael Feindura and Soeren Grochau who use LEGO® mini-figures to create large scale, humorous photographs, often with social and political commentary at their heart.

Brazilian photographer Valentino Fialdini has created photographs which show a set of empty rooms and corridors. Using specialist photography and lighting techniques, Fialdini tricks the viewer’s eye in to thinking that these miniature LEGO® rooms are life-sized.

Collectively known as The Little Artists, John Cake and Darren Neave collaborated to replicate a series of well-known contemporary artworks and personalities using LEGO® bricks. Look out for Damien Hirst, Rachel Whiteread and Jake and Dinos Chapman.

Toronto based artist Ekow Nimako began using LEGO® bricks in his professional practice in 2014 and has since cultivated a unique approach to sculpting this iconic medium. Comprised of black bricks only, Nimako will be exhibiting four captivating artworks that reference mythology, West African proverbs and afrofuturism.

Participating artists are: Agabag, AME 72, Cole Blaq, Michael Brennand-Wood, Janet Curley Cannon, Eat My Bricks, Valentino Fialdini, Jason Freeny, Hannah Gibson, David Hughes, The Little Artists, Little Big Art, Ekow Nimako, James Paterson, Jonathan Rolph. Samsofy, David Turner and Zino.

Brick by Brick is a 20-21 Visual Arts Centre Touring Exhibition. Entrance is free. See it on display at The Point and Danum Gallery, Library and Museum from 1 July – 2 September 2023.

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What’s On In Your area in Epworth and Belton

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Bookings of Epworth Thurlow Email: thurlowpavilion@gmail.com

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