The epworth and belton arrow

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March 2022

Issue 156

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

The first day of Spring and the days are getting lighter! I don’t know about you but it makes me feel so much better, the sight of bright spring flowers and hopefully warmer weather ahead after a cold and frosty February.

Mothers Day falls on Sunday 27th March! If you haven't visited Gray and Ginger on the High Street, Epworth make sure you do. They have some wonderful and different gifts and wouldn't it be great to support a local business! Their advert is on the back cover.

As we come to hopefully the end of the pandemic we should see more groups/events opening up again in the Isle. If you know of any please let them know so we can promote them! Its good to see live music going ahead in March, you can take your pick from Mambo Jambo, Doncaster Wheatsheaf or the Isle Choral singers. Have a browse through the magazine to spot their adverts.

Next month I am hoping to receive some school articles again. The schools have suffered in the past few months with a shortage of staff due to Covid. Fingers crossed they will be back!

Keep your articles coming in by emailing me carolyn@arrowpublications.co.uk The deadline for the April issue is Friday 11th March for delivery by the end of March.

Enjoy the read.

Carolyn Grant Mobile no 07912643010 carolyn@arrowpublications.co.uk @arrowpublications.co.uk

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Community News

Belton Village Christmas lights committee are raising funds and are

pleased to present THE SWAY supported by Rick Reed performing on Saturday 26th March.

8pm til 11pm Belton Pavillion DN9 1LR £10 per person or £90 for a table of 10

https://belton-xmas-lights.sumup.link Email: secretarybvclc@gmail.com

Following public consultation between July and October 2020, which received more than 20,000 responses, changes have now been made to the Highway Code from Saturday 29 January 2022.

Isle Group of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Thursday March 3rd 2022 at 7.30pm Belton All Saints Centre Stocks Hill, Belton On Thursday March 3rd at 7.30pm the Isle Group of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust will hold their monthly meeting in Belton Church Hall. This is the rearranged talk from January and Simon Wellock, who is the reserve manager, will be telling us about the management work which has been carried out and the wildlife you may see on the reserve. It is a National Nature reserve and one of its specialities is the rare bittern, a bird of the reedbeds.

We meet in the spacious venue, Belton All Saints Centre (Church Hall) which is next to the Church on Stocks Hill off the High Street in Belton.. 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.

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 The aim of this review was to improve road safety Lincolnshire Trust web site under area groups. for people walking, cycling and riding horses and Isle Play Bridge ... A beginners Bridge these changes should help to achieve this. club on The Isle Learn & play Bridge at beginner level .... definitely nothing too serious !

We meet at the Thurlow Pavillion in Epworth every Tuesday afternoon to learn the basics of Bridge and to enjoy some light hearted playing .

Bridge can be as difficult or as easy as you choose and sometimes psychic powers can help! The 2.People crossing the road at junctions game Is all about partnership and needs some 3.Walking, cycling or riding in shared spaces concentration , but you don’t need to be an expert ..... even if you’ve never played before we 4.Positioning in the road when cycling can help you learn the basics & get you playing 5.Overtaking when driving or cycling almost straight away. If you’re on your own then 6.People cycling at junctions we will find you a partner.

7.People cycling, riding a horse and driving horse- Come & join us , have some fun (and learn Bridge too!) For details please email : drawn vehicles on roundabouts isleplaybridge@gmail.com 8.Parking, charging and leaving vehicles A total of 49 existing rules will be updated alongside the new rules specified below. A full summary of changes is available on the gov.uk website, and the full Highway Code is available to read online.

1.Hierarchy of road users

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The Epworth and District Flower Club has continued to remain active as far as has possible during the last 22 months.

Members received flowers, a calendar and items for "do it yourself" workshops during the very difficult months. The AGM is held in February and as membership numbers have risen considerably it has been necessary to find a new venue. St Andrew's Church has welcomed us and it is anticipated that the future meetings will be held there for this year.

The Club will continue to meet on the second Monday of each month and we have a varied programme. On Monday 14th March four members will produce a fixed price quantity of supermarket flowers and there will be four members who will each make an arrangement from these. The title is a Supermarket Challenge. An Easter workshop is planned for 11th April and a plant sale will be held.

If you wish to join there is usually a chance of winning a lovely flower arrangement. Do join us on the second Monday of each month at St Andrew's Church, Epworth. We aim to begin at 7.30pm.

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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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For all your home improvement needs including

Tiling Painting & decorating Kitchens/bathrooms Repairs and maintenance House refurbishment

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Epworth Bowls Club Battle Green Epworth Spring is nearly upon us and Epworth Bowls Club is preparing for the new bowling season.

We are a small, friendly and active club, founded in the 1930's and our season starts from 1st May to 30th August. Annual membership is £30 and social membership is £20.

Our activities vary from league matches, internal competitions, visiting other clubs for friendly days out, have our own Gala Day and enjoy some very good Fun Days with our members.

We also meet up socially every month during the winter.

Contact Liz or Sue who will be pleased to give you any further information you require.

Liz Seal

Tel 01427 873998 or 07503066055 lizseal46@gmail.com

Sue Fox

Tel 01427872395 or 07842400216

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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 Wed 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

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

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

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

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

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

0790 4573405

Fri

Nordic Walking

Epworth Garden Centre

01724 297270

Fri

01427 728643

9.30 start

07548 729 585

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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

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

Age Concern

0800 009966

Taxi Service

Childline

0800 1111

Neighbourhood Watch

01482 444466

NSPCC

0808 80050000

RSPCA

0300 1234999

NHS Direct

111

£30 + VAT per year Beauty/Health/Fitness

Care in the Community

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 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

01427 873845 Please mention “The Arrow” when responding to advertisements

Epworth Leisure Centre

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