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Including West Butterwick, Beltoft and Sandtoft

March 2017

Issue 97

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Welcome to the March issue of the Arrow!

Don’t forget Mother’s Day on Sunday 26th March, treat your lovely mum with something special.

Take a trip to your local shops and see what you can pick up.

Some great news this month from local charities.

Omar and his team from The Curry Leaf raised £1700 in aid of Lindsey Lodge Hospice and The Pride of the Isle raised an astonishing £23000 in memory of Alexander Strong, at their event, I am pleased that the Pride of the Isle will be updating Arrow readers on a monthly basis, so watch this space for a year packed with events to raise money for this wonderful charity.

A date for the diary this year, Saturday July 8th Rescue Day 2017 . Sadly due to extreme weather it was cancelled last year. Hopefully this year we will see sunnier skies and a fun packed day for all the family!

I am looking forward to seeing ‘Busy Body’ presented by Haxey Amateur Dramatics on the 29th March. They present a play/comedy every year and I must say its fabulous! Make sure you buy your ticket for an entertaining evening of laughter. Ticket details are on page 31.

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Community News ISLE CHORAL SOCIETY NEW MEMBERS WANTED

We are looking to recruit men and women of any age to join our choir.

We are a very friendly bunch and rehearsals are held on Monday evenings in the Memorial Hall Epworth during term time. Our programme is quite varied including Handel's Messiah, Stainer's Crucifixion, Songs from the Musicals, Folk songs and Christmas Carols to name but a few.

If you enjoy singing or perhaps just thinking about singing why not give it a go you have nothing to lose and who knows everything to gain. Ability to read music helps but not essential.

For information please call 01427 754626 or 01427 871485 we would love to hear from you.

Interested in joining the Royal British Legion? We meet at the Old School Inn, Battle Green Epworth on the 4th Monday of every Month. Anyone wanting more information can contact me:- Steve Croot on 01427872223 steven.croot@btinternet.com

Young members If you have any children aged 612 who are interested in wildlife there is a Wildlife Watch Group based at Far Ings National Nature Reserve near the Humber Bridge. They meet on the first Sunday of the month from 1-3pm and have a range of activities. There is also a group for the youngest children, Nature Tots, which meet twice a month. These are led by the Education Staff at the reserve. For more information call 01652 637055 or email faringseducation@lincstrust.co.uk All our indoor meetings are held in the Stephen Jones Hall at the rear of the Methodist Chapel, Low Street, Haxey on the first Thursday of the month at 7.30pm and everyone is welcome, you don’t have to be a member. There is a small admission charge of £1 and there is a raffle and refreshments.

Don’t forget that bird food is always on sale at our indoor meetings and at Chris's house in Belton, at very competitive prices. For further information about the local Trust group and their meetings please contact Tony Lee or Chris Trinder on 01427 872051.

Isle Group of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust News On Thursday March 2nd Paul Money will be talking to us about the universe. When Paul came before he told us about our solar system but this time we will be having a much wider view. He is a very knowledgeable and bubbly entertainer so we should be in for a good night, so do come along.

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Daredevil daughter raises funds in aid of hospice A daredevil from Epworth jumped out of a plane to thank the hospice for the care and support her father received at the end of his life.

Laura Hill raised a sky-high £910 in memory of her father, Les Pike, who peacefully passed away at the hospice on Burringham Road after a short battle with colon cancer.

“I get a real buzz out of fundraising and especially because it was for such an amazing place that my father loved so much,” said Laura.

“He was in the hospice for nearly three weeks and the staff were amazing and very supportive. My dad felt very much at ease at Lindsey Lodge.

“My dad was very young at heart and loved life. He was always on the go and was working in engineering consultancy up until he got poorly.”

To give something back Laura decided to take on a testing challenge. “I’m petrified of heights so I thought a sky dive would be a once in a life-time challenge that faces my fears!

“I was fine in the plane but as soon as the parachute was pulled I didn’t feel too good.”

Lindsey Lodge Hospice cares for 140 local people every week with life-limiting illnesses such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease and heart failure.

Sharon Tune, Challenge Co-Ordinator from the hospice, added: “We are truly thankful to people like Laura who take on a scary challenge and beat their fears for a very worthy cause.

“The hospice is close to many people’s hearts and we simply couldn’t continue to provide vital care to those who need it most without the generous support of the public.”

If you would like to raise funds for the hospice by taking on a challenge, call Sharon Tune on 01724 270835.

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Community News Folk Dancing in the Isle of Axholme – Isle Dance for Health Spring 2017 By popular demand, we’re extending the programme of dances this Spring with a further 3 dances in Belton. We’re going to the newly refurbished Church Centre which is next to the church in Stockshill, Belton, DN9 1NS on: Church Centre, Belton

Thursday 16 March

Church Centre, Belton

Thursday 23 March

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Thursday 30 March

Each dance starts at 2.30pm and lasts for 2 hours.

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 will be live music and expert tuition.

APPEAL, APPEAL, APPEAL The Epworth Thurlow Pre-School was broken into on Thursday 2nd February between 7.30 and 9.30pm and set fire to. Whilst the fire was contained to the kitchen the whole building has suffered extensive smoke damage and all our equipment and the children's toys and learning materials need replacing. We have relocated to other community spaces for the present whilst the building is repaired. The Pre-school is run as a charity and by a committee of volunteers and we are devastated at the damage. We are putting out an appeal for help in form of donations, fundraising and will shortly be setting up a Just Giving page. If anyone would like to help please contact Rachel 07815 937 411

There will be a small admission charge of £2 for each dance.

Look out for more local publicity in the Bells and the Arrow or for more information contact Peter Barnard on 01427 873937 or Kate Billmore on 01427 753363.

Isle Dance for Health is funded by a North Lincolnshire Council Community Grant.

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Community News A murder will occur in Haxey!

The rib tickling whodunnit, "Busy Body" by Jack Popplewell will be performed by Haxey Amateur Dramatic Society from 29th March to 1st April 2017. See page 31 for more details.

Epworth and District Flower Club meets on the second Monday of the month at 7.30.pm in the Stephen Jones Community Hall in Haxey.

The March meeting on Monday 13th will host a well known local demonstrator. Would you like to join us for an enjoyable, flower-filled evening? We are a friendly group of ladies who enjoy flowers in all forms. Come along, enjoy, and hear what the year's programme holds.

Isle of Axholme Camera continue their 2017 programme of events and speakers: An internationally acclaimed guitar due will be presenting a night of stunning flamenco jazz at Epworth’s Thurlow Pavilion this month as part of the ongoing North Lincolnshire Rural Touring Scheme.

They are the Eduardo Niebla Duo, which consists of Eduardo – a man hailed as a worldclass virtuoso – and Matthew Robinson. They will be presenting a spellbinding evening of passion, verve and fleet fingered virtuosity.

The duo will be appearing at Epworth’s Thurlow Pavilion on Station Road on Friday, March 31.

Tickets cost £8 each and are now on sale.

They are available from either the ladies’ fashion house - Serendipity - on the town’s High Street or by telephoning (01427) 872491.

Doors open at 7.30pm with the evening’s entertainment commencing at 8.00pm. Anyone attending is advised to bring their own drinks and nibbles.

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Wed 1st March ASH WEDNESDAY – NO MEETING Tues 7th March 'Your Turn – Have a go at the Judge' Ian Pinn Wed 15th March COMPETITION – Winter Prints Tues 21st March ‘The Adventures of Monoman' Steve Cheetham Tues 28th March 'California Dreamin' Allan Rowsell * Wed 5th April COMPETITION - Panels Prints

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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. You may like to visit our website -

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PC Jane Proud

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ISLE OF AXHOLME – CENTRAL POLICE REPORT CONTACT DETAILS for the team are:PC Jane Proud email – jane.proud@humberside.pnn.police.uk PCSO Stewart Pearson email – stewart.pearson@humberside.pnn.police.uk Neighbourhood Policing Priorities as agreed by the Neighbourhood Action Team meeting Held on Wednesday the 12th October 2016. Full details can be viewed on www.humberside.police.uk HGVs and speeding vehicles along Westgate Road and Sandtoft Road Update = This continues to be a priority for the area of Axholme Central. This area is being positively monitored and any offenders will be dealt with appropriately.

Burglary Awareness = Concerns have been raised regarding burglaries in the area.

Update = The Local Community Team are asking the public to continue to be security conscious regarding their homes and any outbuildings. Please do not give the opportunist burglar the chance to get into your property and steal from you. Any person/vehicle acting suspiciously should be reported to the police immediately with as much detail as possible.

INFORMATION EPWORTH OPENING HOURS FOR MARCH = The Police station will

be open Monday 6th March and Monday 20th March 2017 during the hours of 10am to 2pm please do not hesitate to call in and discuss any issues you may have.

The Axholme Team now have a Twitter Account. Please follow us on @HP_Axholme.

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This month and every month read

THE W.W.2 DIARY OF CLIFFORD SPENCER 1764164 Gunner. SPENCER Clifford 27 L.A.A. (Light Ack Ack) Regt, R.A. (Royal Artillery) (107 Bty. (Battery)) Adapted & edited for publication by Anthony E. Catherall Aug. 24th.

A good day again darling, my second clothing parcel, everything you sent was in good condition, thank you my dear for all you think of what I want, it must be a job wondering what I want.

Aug. 25th.

Oh boy! Four letters today, all wrote in July. Pleased to know my photo’s arrived. Julie writes her name for first time, bless her. Rumour of the day, Italy will be out of the war by end of week?

Lots of the lads have boils, I think it’s being without greens for so long, we had some today, it’s the first time for months, and then it was only beetroot tops. Go to concert, very good.

Aug.26th.

20 people nearly charged for refusing to do a job. More mail, best week there’s been for mail. I have had one from Elsie (sister in law) July 15th. wrote.

Aug. 27th.

Our little Julie’s birthday seven years old, it’s hard to believe it, how I guess she has altered. It pleased me to know that she picked me out in the photo.

Some airmen in the next compound who were dancing in London four days ago bring good news.

Aug. 28th.

Some men come in from Capou, the last camp we were in. It’s flat now the RAF has gone. Play first round in Tenner quoits Tournament, win 6-1 6-0 and so enter second round.

Aug. 29th.

Still lovely weather. Go to service Aug.31st.

Today is once again our anniversary dear; we spend it apart once more, It brings many happy memories and longings for the future, please God may it be soon. I so much want to be with you again darling, and of course our little pal. Win, second round for Tenner quoits 6-1 6-0. Go to play, very good, better than some shows you see in Civvy Street.

Sept 3rd.

Hear that Italy has been invaded, let’s hope it’s true, but we get so many rumours. Get beat in the 3rd round of Tenner quoits 6-3 6-4, a good game though. No water for getting washed until late evening.

Sept 4th.

The paper confirms that Italy has been invaded, naturally we are all in good spirits, and we were beginning to get downhearted, thinking that they would leave invading until later. What will happen now? Roll on the Tommie’s.

Sept. 8th. 1943 (according to official records At Camp 54, FARA NEL SABINA, on 8 Sept 43 the guards left and source (Clifford) walked out”) Italy out of the war. Oh boy oh boy we can’t believe it; our hearts are full too full for words.

The Itie guards were excited, and we could see that something had happened, rumours soon got round that Italy was out of it, but we took no notice for there is rumours every day. Anyway the group commander was called up, and they came back with the news.

Then, the thoughts of where and what our loved ones at home were thinking and doing. I wonder if I picture you right dear, laughing and crying at the same time, wondering when I’ll be home.

Of course that’s our thoughts now.

Well what followed after the news and talks, Len, Bill, Les and I had an extra brew with extra milk and sugar in, and I went to a thanksgiving service, for we sure have something to be thankful for. Then there was a dance with the band playing. I could jump over the moon. I’m so happy of the future. Please God may every one of us reach our loved ones in safety.

12 midnight I go to bed.

Sep. 9th.

Could not sleep, I was thinking of home all night. This morning there is a lot of banging.

Later- Ities and Jerries fighting each other now. Gunners 52 flying over dropping paratroops on an aerodrome about 7 miles from here. Afternoon, hear that the Ities have cleared the Jerries up. The papers give an of themention Armistice “The Arrow” when responding TO BE NEXT MONTH 14account Please to CONTINUED advertisements

Now & Then—Then & Now No 95 By Anthony Catherall

This month and every month see Isle villages in bygone days and compare to today’s image!

Above the late David Marshall from Finningley stands up high on what is left of the Kings Head public house in Epworth. This building had stood on this site from about 1760 and was formerly known as the Kings Hotel, then adjoining Post Office Street today Church Street. We can get a good idea of the pubs exact location as in the top picture we can just see the top of the pinnacles of St Andrews Church to Jacks right In 1975, Harold Woolgar was a Parish Councillor and the driving force that helped to create the Kings Head Croft we see today. At an Epworth Parish Council meeting held in The Gables in 1975, Harold initiated a proposal seconded by Jack Stafford to raise a penny rate to provide finance to purchase the old pub and its grounds, all in a state of disrepair, the proposal won the support of the council members. The total raised amounted to £2,400.00 enabling the subsequent demolition to go ahead. The local council appreciated the help of several people in the way of design and planning the new Croft together with obtaining grants from Boothferry Council these included, David Brown, Terry Tuckwood, the late Neville Lindley, and Dr John Cappell. At 04:30 hrs one Sunday morning in July 1975 demolition worked commenced. Harold and his friend Neville a local farmer and both early risers, helped David with certain parts of the project. Together they attached steel hawsers to wood planks across the gaping windows attaching the other end onto a D8 bulldozer. This enabled David to drive up the croft pulling the remaining brickwork backwards onto what is now the car park. By 07:00 hrs there was just a pile of wood and bricks remaining, the Kings Head P.H was no more, but Harold’s idea spawned a wonderful new facility for the public at large. The photograph below taken on a sunny Sunday on 16 October 2016, shows various varieties of trees some now beginning to impinge once more on the view of the church tower - plenty of green space, the car park entrance and the upgraded children’s play equipment. Some people agree that the tall camera pole on the right-hand side detracts from the pretty scene. Nevertheless with a new path installed recently the leisure area and car park in the centre of Epworth is now a boon to be enjoyed by visitors and local people. The date on article 94 was 2007. Nevertheless the attractive area in the centre of the town is all available for our visitors and the people of Epworth.

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West Butterwick C of E School Trentside Federation Gymnastics Lessons KS1 children from West Butterwick Primary School are currently enjoying a 10 week course of gymnastics at Brumby Gymnastics Centre. They are all working on a selection of exercises which encourage flexibility and control. A number of the children have already achieved the standard to pass Level 6.

Chinese New Year Also this week, KS1 children have been learning all about Chinese New Year. The children thoroughly enjoyed learning about Chinese culture and this celebration, taking part in a variety of activities. After watching a Chinese Lion dance, the children created their own using our outdoor resources and musical instruments.

We found out about the origin of the Chinese New Year and the 12 animals; each child painted the Chinese symbol for their Chinese Animal.

The children have also enjoyed making Chinese hats and creating paper Roosters. Finally, the children were able to experience the Chinese culture through a tasting session, eating prawn crackers, noodles and spring rolls. Yum!

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This little cutie is Scally, an 8 year old Lakeland Terrier. Scally is a lovely friendly girl who would make an easy pet for an active older person, as she loves her walks and cuddles. She would need to be the only pet in the home, but would be ok with older children. Scally is neutered and vaccinated.

She is just one of several terriers in the Rescue at the moment- all of them are looking for new homes. For more information, please give Isle Rescue a call on 01427 728705.”

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Indian restaurant celebrates first birthday with charity night An Epworth business celebrated its first birthday by hosting a successful Indian charity night.

Owner of The Curry Leaf, Omar Farooque, is a big believer in giving something back to the community which is why he raised a fantastic £1,700 for Lindsey Lodge Hospice at the evening.

The hospice in Scunthorpe has to raise £2.5 million a year to provide a vital service to local people with life-limiting illnesses such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease and heart failure.

“It was a very special night and we were over-whelmed with the support from everyone who helped us achieve an impressive £1,700 for the worthy Lindsey Lodge Hospice,” said Omar from Scunthorpe.

“Credit goes to the staff for cooking and serving up the delicious three-course meal which was made from locally-sourced ingredients. I’m a big believer in supporting local and I buy all my ingredients from North Lincolnshire butchers, green grocers and even vineyards as we sell Somerby wine. ”The restaurant now has a team of eight full-time staff and around four part-time staff. They hope to organise another charity extravaganza this summer.

Omar added: “Business has been fantastic and we have grown a regular custom base, as well as gaining new custom.

“Our secret is imaginative combinations of ingredients and spices that are exciting to the eye and more importantly to the palate.

“We believe in giving our customers the best food experience possible.”

Sharon Tune, from Lindsey Lodge Hospice, added: “It costs the hospice £4.80 every single minute to run; therefore we are thankful for the generosity and support of local businesses such as The Curry Leaf.

“A big thank you to everyone who attended to make it the success it was and we look forward to working with Omar and his team again to host another charity night.”

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Oh What a Night! Incredible... Humbling... Proud... £23,000!!

After 4 very successful years of holding our ball in a Marquee on the Playing fields at Westwoodside, the increase in demand gave us little choice but to find a new venue, and the Vulcan Hangar near Doncaster’s Robin Hood Airport proved to be the perfect setting.

The Charity for any new readers and followers was founded in memory of Isle youngster Alexander Strong who died at the age of seven after battling a rare form a Children’s cancer. We support adults and children with cancer and disabilities, and the awards recognise people who have committed acts of bravery and kindness. We are a non salaried charity committed to supporting terminally ill adults and children, creating memories or providing aids and/or treatment to improve their lives.

The awards night this year saw in excess of 700 people attending including ACTRESS Sheridan Smith OBE, a Patron of the awards; "I am so proud to be the Patron of the Pride of the Isle Award and to be here at this year's awards. It is a tremendous privilege. This is an absolutely wonderful charity and it's so humbling to be a small part of an organisation that does so much for so many people suffering from life-limiting illnesses. I am so grateful to Leesa, Maxine and the Committee for inviting me to be here at the Annual Awards, and to be able to pay my tribute to the wonderful people of the Isle. We should all be proud of this fantastic charity and all the good work it has done and will do in the future."

Comments and posts flooded in on the Charities Facebook page, thanking them for a wonderful evening and included; “Fantastic, I thoroughly enjoyed the night as did my 15 year old, couldn't keep him away from the cars!!!!

Also a very humbling experience” “Truly amazing night, so well organised in a fantastic venue, and all for a good cause. Thanks to everyone involved and how brilliant were those little award winners” Big Brother Winner Craig Phillips was compare for the night and posted the following on his social media page; “Pride Of The Isle may only in its 4th year but I'm totally blow away by the staggering £22,412 amount raised to help very special families and their children. It really was an absolute honour to compare and be a part of such a wonderful evening and worthy cause.”

The Charity raised £23,000.00 and pledge to put this back into helping local people. Committee member Katy comments ‘fundraising is incredibly difficult for any charity, but this amount will help us so much and we can’t thank our supporters enough. We are always desperate for help if you can offer it in any way, fundraising, sponsorship or even joining our committee – please contact our Chair Leesa Sharpe to find out more.”

We hold numerous different types of indoor and indoor events throughout the year which all help to raise those much needed funds, but any extra help is always greatly appreciated. The more we raise, the more we can help.

You can follow us by searching Lex’s Legacy Pride of Isle on Facebook, or through our website More news on what we have been up to, and on our upcoming events in next month’s issue!

Leesa Sharpe (Chairwoman of Committee), with Jay James, Craig Phillips, Sheridan Smith & Che Chesterman.

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Attitude Theatre Arts

1st session

for Dance Drama & Singing Westwoodside Village Hall

FREE with this advert

Saturdays 9.00-9.45am Melody Bear Movement Class ages 2-5years ÂŁ3.50 per class Learn to dance with Melody & Milligan Bear, make new friends & win dancing awards such as Medals and Trophies

Classes from 2 years of age to Adult Contact Miss J. Marston F.I.D.T.A.

078 627 22653

Classes available include Ballet, Tap, Modern, Mixed Ability Gymnastics, Freestyle & Musical Theatre

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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 Mens Society (monthly)

The Red Lion Hotel, Eworth

19.30-21.30

Mon

Epworth Brownies

Ivy Andrew Hall, Epworth

18:00 - 19:30

01427 873161

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

Epworth Youth Club

Epworth Youth Centre

19.00-21.00

13-19years

Mon

Epworth Brownies

Methodist Church Hall

17.00-18.30

01724 339930

Mon

Army Cadets

Belton Park Pavilion

18.45-21.00

01724 858918

Tues

Axholme Elite Taewondo

Epworth Lesuire Centre

18.00-20.00

01427 873845

Tues

Epworth Rainbows

Epworth Primary School

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

Tues

1st Belton Rangers

Collinson Cooper Prayer Room, Belton

19.00-21.00

01427 872227

Wed

Jack n Box

Wesley Memorial, Epworth

10:00-11:30

Wed

Belton Brownies

Belton All Saints Primary School

18:00-19:30

01427 872109

Wed

Belton Rainbows

Belton All Saints Primary School

16:45-17:45

01427 754009

Wed

Belton Guides

Belton All Saints Primary School

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

Epworth Youth Club

Epworth Youth Centre

19.00-21.00

Wed

Army Cadets

Belton Park Pavilion

18.45 - 21.00

01724 858918

Wed

Epworth Folk club (every 2 weeks)

Red Lion Epworth and Wheatsheaf Belton

8.30pm start

01427 873594

Wed

Belton Mums and Tots

Belton Park Pavilion

09.30-11.00

01427 872688

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

Epworths 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 (every 2nd Thursday) 18:15 start

Fri Fri

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01427 752464

Epworth Garden Centre 9.30 start 01724 297280 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

Epworth Imperial Hall

15.30-19.00

Fri

Belton Bingo Club

Belton Park Pavilion

18.30-21.00

Fri

Red Cross (Whist) monthly 3rd week

Epworth Imperial Hall

19.00-21.30

01427 873622

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

07548 156258

Bookings of West Butterwick Village Hall

Mrs B Ash

01724 783125

Bookings of the Imperial Hall, Epworth

Mary Addlesee

01427 873622

Belton Pavilion

Tony

01427-872400Â

J. M. J. IT SERVICES * Friendly * Local * Professional Competitive rates for Isle of Axholme Residents & Businesses

0740 1525 808 jmjitservices@gmail.com

To advertise please call 01302 532676 or 07912 643010

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Business Directory £30 + VAT per year

Advice Pensions Helpline

0800 991234

Beauty/Health/Fitness

Electricity Emergencies

0800 375 675

The Hair Shop Westwoodside

Transco - Gas leaks

080 111 999

Yorkshire Water

0845 1242424

Care in the Community

The Willows Dental Practise-Belton

Fountain Court florist

01427 874831

0800 009966

Galerie des Fleurs Florist and Gifts

Childline

0800 1111

Taxi Service

Neighbourhood Watch

01482 444466

NSPCC

0808 80050000

Pam’s Minibus and Taxi Service 1 to 4 passengers 1 to 8 passengers

RSPCA

0300 1234999

Trade/Craftsmen

NHS Direct

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Brooks Homecare Improvements Axholme Pest Control

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 for under 5’s

01724 298088

SSAFA Forces Help www.ssafa,org.uk Epworth & Isle of Axholme Rotary Club

01427 872106

Home and Garden

Age Concern

Community

01427 752455

01427 872111

01724 711941 0770 036 611

01427 875314 07973 142963

01427 873608 / 07766747245

Orton Electrical Domestic/Commercial Installations 01427 752197 07850 087696 Axholme Decorating Centre 'Mixing Paint For You' sales@axdeccentre.co.uk 01427 238941 Drain Force Total Plumbing Blocked Drains Cleared Fast!

01302 797876 07507 589224

JF Electrical

01724 711448 0779 3708471

01476 569764

Chris Yeardley Roofing Services

01427 754197 07974 140344

01427 752464

Business/Finance Hurstons Accountants & Business Advisors

Education and General

01427 873737

Epworth Country Primary School

01427 872345

Belton All Saints Primary School

01427 872391

Westwoodside Primary School

01427 752355

Westwoodside Mobile Library

01724 865675

READING, SPELLING or MATHS?

Haxey Library - Memorial Hall

01724 753239

A limited number of lessons available

Willows Dental Practise—Belton

01427 872106

Mr R Duke Cert Ed ACP SpLD Mrs EK Duke Cert Ed AMBDA Qualified dyslexia specialists

Does your child need extra help with

Haxey: 01427 752077

Leisure

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