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May 2017

Issue 99

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Welcome to the May issue of the Arrow!

Epworth Old Rectory are hosting a country fayre on Sunday 7th May. Looks to be a great event for the whole family. Feeding lambs, face painting as well as a children's art competition.

A date for the diary is Lex Feast Family Fun Day on Sunday 18th June at Epworth show ground. It’s a knock out competition was a great success last year and guess what? Yes its Fathers Day. Bring your dad along for a great day of fun and laughter!

Rescue Day is back again in July; this event was sadly cancelled last year due to the good old British summer! Lets hope the sun shines this year!

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Community News ROTARY QUIZZ NIGHT at the Imperial hall was a great success once again!

Tickets had sold out for the event well in advance and nearly £800 was raised for the two allocated charities which were The Spinal Injuries Association SIA and Cancer Research UK. There was a great range of raffle prizes too many of which were contributed by local businesses.

Rotary would like to give a special thanks to Mojos café in Epworth for selling tickets.

Saturday 6 May - Trip A trip has been arranged to Hare Spring Cottage Plants Nursery, York, leaving at 11 am. Anyone who is interested please contact Chris Knight (01427 728063) for further details.

Saturday 20 May – Plant Sale and Coffee Morning The Club will be holding its annual Plant Sale and Coffee Morning at the Imperial Hall, Epworth from 9am – 12 noon. A variety of perennials, summer bedding, house plants, shrubs, herbs and vegetables will be on sale at great prices. There will also be hanging baskets, pots and troughs for sale.

Delicious home-made cakes and other refreshments will be available, together with a fantastic raffle. All invited. Free entry.

South Yorkshire Police Male Voice Choir Present their Annual Concert featuring Songs from the Shows with guests The South Yorkshire Police Band and Soprano Felicity Simpson.

7pm Saturday 17th June 2017 Hall Cross Academy, St Michaels Road, Doncaster, DN4 5LU Tickets £10. Available from choir members or Tel: 01302/390579 to book a ticket The buffet food went down a treat too.

Even the wooden spoon prize was a hit. It was a bumper book of quiz questions and answers!

We look forward to seeing you all next year!

If you are interested in joining the Rotary Club new members are always welcome. We meet on the first and third Thursday of the month, The Red Lion Epworth at 6:15pm or you can contact us through our Facebook page.

The Isle of Axholme Garden Club The next meeting will be on Tuesday 9 May at the Imperial Hall, Chapel Street, Epworth at 7.30 pm.

All are welcome. Visitors £2. The speaker will be Paul Neeve from Swanland who will be talking about “The Annual Show – How to Stage Your Vegetables, Fruit and Flowers”.

The monthly competition will be Herbs grown in an unusual container – either grown or arranged (pots can be used).

Refreshments are available and there will be the usual book sale.

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Owston Ferry Smithy Museum & Heritage Centre High Street, Owston Ferry (DN9 1RE) Open Beginning May - End September Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays 2-5pm Admission Adults £3, children 50p Phone 01427 728325 or 01427 728169 for group visits outside these times 2017 Exhibition: "Chalk dust, the cane and lumpy custard - memories of St Martins Church School"

Haxey Tennis Club All ages and abilities are welcome at this small and friendly club. We have 2 floodlit courts, a clubhouse and competitive membership rates.

High quality coaching is available and we are currently offering a new course aimed at families, starting on Sunday 28th May 12 till 1pm at a bargain price of £1 per session per whole family! If you are interested in social or team play why not visit us on Haxey Playing Field. To find out more about Haxey Tennis Club please contact Jake Walker on 07510 327352 or Rick Carter on 07771 828727 or Teresa O’Connor on 07990 516748

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BELTON BARROW RACE will take place on Sunday 25th June at The Crown Inn, Belton Races start at 1.30pm Races include Adult, Veterans, Womens, 14-17 yrs, 10-13yrs, 5-9 yrs and Adult and Child. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. This year there will also be fun runs for all the family!

Bouncy castle, Wood fired pizza, Stalls Come and support a local tradition dating back to 1950!

Challenge yourself to run the course with a friend! (barrows provided)

If you are a local business, we need you! Sponsor a race or barrow, or donate a prize.

For more information or to enter the races, please email beltonbarrowrace@hotmail.com or check out our Facebook page (Belton Barrow Race)

BARROW IN BLOOM will be judged on Sunday 16th July Open to all Belton, Beltoft and Sandtoft residents Create a beautiful floral display in a wheelbarrow! To enter, email beltonbarrowrace@hotmail.com or call Marian 07961571004 or Adele 07816685933 or contact via our Facebook page (Belton Barrow Race)

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Community News Isle Group of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust- The Wonderful World of Spiders th

On Thursday May 4 Imogen Wilde will be entertaining us with an illustrated talk on spiders.

These are creatures you either love or hate but despite this they are fascinating and varied and play an important role in nature. Do come along and find out more.

We will also be having two outdoor activities during May to which anyone is welcome to join in.

We will be visiting Rush Furlong, a small wild flower meadow on the edge of Haxey, where the rare green-winged orchids grow as well as many other interesting plants. The date is not yet fixed as it depends on when the flowers are at their best but it will be one evening at the beginning of the month. The date will be announced at the May meeting on Spiders or you can contact Tony Lee or Chris Trinder for details.(see below) We are also planning on getting together for the dawn chorus, again details of time and place will be announced at the May meeting, or you can contact us directly.

Axholme Camera Club continues with a programme of events and speakers: Wed 3rd May

'Aircraft of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight' Colin 'Oscar' Smedley * Tues 9 May Trip out to Sandtoft Trolleybus Museum Wed 17th May PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR Tues 23rd May ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING + Peter's Competition (not to be missed)!!

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We meet weekly in St Nicholas Church Hall, Haxey starting at 7.30 pm to approximately 9.30 pm. We are a very friendly club and welcome any newcomers. The annual subscription is £10.00 plus £2.00 for each meeting attended (reduced for under 18s) which includes tea/coffee and biscuits.

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 www.axholmecameraclub.co.uk * OPEN EVENING – paying guests welcome

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, For further information about the local Trust group and their meetings please contact Tony Lee on 01427 753831 or Chris Trinder on 01427 872051.

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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 Sep. 15th.

10.30am lovely morning. I’ve just got a pair of shorts on and shoes. We are thousands of feet up and can look down on to the plains, even when a few Jerry planes are going over that way; you look down instead of up. Everything is very quiet. Have just had more figs and grapes. We are moving tonight, nearer the village, see if we can find a place for shelter when the rain comes which won’t be so long now. My heel is much better and hope to make the trip tonight.

One chap with us got a book parcel just before we left, so he brought them, and we have some reading to pass time on.

Sep. 16th Last night we moved, what a journey again all up hill, sweat simply roll off us.

We got a grand little spot just outside the village, there were goats, donkeys, could hear a wireless, kiddies crying, dogs yelping, the church bell kept tolling. It was really lovely; we came across some more of our chaps.

This morning after, not too good a nights rest, very cold, we get up early and started to get stakes, etc for making a shelter, but had hardly started when a civvy came and told us, that Jerry was coming, so had to pack up and come more into the hills, not far though, it’s not a bad spot, but there doesn’t seem to be any vineyards about. We had bread and roasted potatoes for breakfast. I take back what I said about the civvies wanting clothing every time they brought stuff to us. We have had bread, water, macaroni, cheese, and fruit brought today, and they wouldn’t take a thing. Women have been and young girls and all this afternoon we have had kiddies round us.

Evening, we start building a shack for if it rains.

Sep. 17th.

The civvies bring us some more bread, potatoes and cooked macaroni for dinner. This afternoon I go into village for water, what a place, two taps to supply all the village and they are only going so many hours. The streets are rough cobbles and grit. The women squabble over the water, kiddies in bare feet.

Plenty of donkey’s women and girls with trays of corn cleaning it ready for the miller to grind. The women carry everything on their head. Most are dressed in rags. The homes look terrible, all concrete floors.

Sep. 18th.

Saturday, a week ago today since we left camp. It has gone quick and full of adventures. The civvies have done us well again today. We hear that our forces are 10 miles from Rome; also that Jerry is only a few miles from where we are. I go black-berrying, there are plenty about?

Sep. 19th.

Some of the lads go black-berrying and some apples. Later at midday a scare for us. Ten Jerries come into the village, pick between 20 and 30 chaps up; we get into the bushes and keep there until dark.

Later the kiddies come with food and water, which we were well ready for.

Also told us that Jerry had gone, so one more day we are free to roam.

Sep. 20th.

We sleep in our shack we have built, much better, best night’s sleep so far, it was warmer because although it’s hot in the day its cold at night and I’ve no top coat now. We are wondering if Jerry will come today. 10.30am a woman brings cooked potatoes, not much but good. All is very quiet this morning; one or two Jerry planes over that’s all. Later 5pm Jerry comes to village picks 40 men up, some gave themselves up, can’t get any news.

Sep. 21st.

It looked like rain when we went to sleep, but morning came without any, and it’s been a lovely day. Went black-berrying. A Shepherd gave us a little bread, then later his daughter brought bread, water, potatoes and macaroni again, and she’s our salvation. Not enough water for washing and shaving so we all look a bit rough, this is our 12th. Day out of camp, and I’ve had two shaves and one wash.

Jerry has not paid the village a visit today, hope he has gone for good, but we are keeping Sep. 22nd. out, in case he does. The RASC (Royal Army Service Corps) as we call them brought a stack of food, but fourteen men want a lot, I sure could do with a good feed, but if possible we shall carry on until our lads come, (that is if Jerry doesn’t get us first) The news is good, and we don’t think we shall have long to wait.

Sep. 23rd.

We had just got to bed last night when they came and brought bread, apples and a box of matches. We have a shave this morning, but not enough for a wash. We are a happy lot at the moment; some of the lads are playing cards, some on stag, plenty of fun and laughter. It takes a lot to get the Tommy down hearted. We had egg flakes; bread and butter for breakfast with tea for drink.

Sep. 24th.

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Now & Then—Then & Now No 97 By Anthony Catherall

This month and every month see Isle villages in times gone by and compare to todays image

A classic photograph of Epworth Market Place circa late 1920’s. The eye is drawn immediately to the two shops centre of picture. The headboard left reads in capital lettering, ’FURNISHING, BOOTS, DRAPERY & OUTFITTING to its right SCUNTHORPE CO-OP, it’s still a Cooperative store today ninety years later.

Further inspection of the photo with an eye glass tells us that the building on the left was named strangely and formerly ‘Waterloo Café’ on the gable end and beneath it the roadside grocers and confectioner shop called ‘Mellers’, an advertisement in the window promotes ’Lyons Tea’, today we know it as Jasmine. Next door was bricked up with a central window, today it’s called Vanilla. A doorway follows then came ‘Shillito’s’ corn & seed merchants - having a warehouse in Hollingsworth Lane where bungalows are built today on the right-hand side - today a popular greengrocers owned by the Gravel brothers Guy & Richard. Next came a simple doorway to the rear of the premises today the entrance to ‘Fountain Court’ all seen in the picture above. The south and west side remains largely the same. My photograph taken on 28 November 2016, shows the recently erected festive Christmas Tree fronting the Kings Head PH in the Market Place itself, ready for the lights switch-on four days later. Today this area is popular for a regular food market. Still some cars grace the scene in both photographs and several businesses and private dwellings have been developed on the west side of the street.

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New Season news at Epworth Old Rectory Spring is definitely here after a long busy winter of events, cleaning and preparing the exhibitions for reopening at the beginning of March.

The Snowdrops made their early appearance closely followed by the Daffodils, Tulips and Primroses. We have new bird boxes designed to attract Tree Sparrows, a declining species so hopefully we may have nests and breeding pairs: we'll just have to wait and see.

Plans are in progress to have new toilets and move the gift shop to a new space but it takes time to get work such as that done, so it won't affect our ability to open as normal this season.

We have a full programme of events planned for the year so keep an eye out for posters, and on out website and facebook page. The first of those events in to be the Country Fayre on May 7th. This is going to be a real family day out with lots of attractions, Birds of Prey, Reptiles, Weird and wonderful creatures, lots of local community groups, Thorne photography club and the lambs have made a timely appearance on the croft to be included. There will also be donkeys, craft stalls and plant stalls, Streebeat and Heartsease dance groups, as well as, hopefully some vintage vehicles.

There is to be a painting competition for the children (see the posters and facebook page for details). Any child bringing a painting for the art competition will get free entry to the event. We have been lucky enough to get a well known and respected artist based in Doncaster, Mr Terry Chipp to judge the competition. Terry's work has been widely exhibited and his Out of the Box series of paintings has been exhibited at the Cast in Doncaster, and will be exhibited at his studio workshop in May. We also have another big event coming up in July, as this year is the 275th anniversary Of Susanna Wesley's death, so watch out for more information at a later date.

Part of the fun of being a volunteer at the rectory is meeting all the new people who visit us. In the last 2 weeks we've had visitors whose ancestors have close links to John Wesley, one of whom came to Epworth and visited the family at the Rectory in 1734. The Ghanaian ministers were a joy to look after, their excitement at being in the home of the Wesley's was catching for every one involved. And we have the Radio Humberside outside broadcast visiting us on May 3rd to do a programme from the grounds.

If you would like to join our happy band of volunteers, even one half day each week would be welcome, please call Gillian on 8782268 to find out how to help us keep this part of the Isle history alive and well.

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Children’s Art Competition Do you love animals?

Do you have a favourite pet?

Do you love drawing or painting?

Are you aged between 3 – 11?

If you tick these boxes, we’d love you to enter our Art Competition.

Categories: 3-6 years & 7 – 11 years Prizes to be awarded by our guest judge Terry Chipp, an award winning professional artist and teacher from Doncaster.

We would like you to paint us a picture or make a model of an animal of your choice. If you bring it along to our Country Fayre on Sunday 7 May, the picture’s painter will get free admission to the event.

Alternatively, pictures can be delivered to the Rectory on Friday and Saturday.

Please put your name, title of your picture, age and contact details on the back of the picture as we would hate someone to win & we’re not able to tell you. We are happy for a grown-up to help you with this.

Thank you

A Country Fayre ART COMPETITION

at Epworth Old Rectory Sunday, 7th May,

10.00am – 4.00pm Adults: £1.50

Children: 50p

Attractions include

Bottle Feeding Lambs Willow Falconry Display Meet a Creature Tia Rescue’s donkeys Face-painting Crafts & Plants For Sale Children’s Art Competition plus much more…

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The sun was shining on Tia Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue last Saturday for the grand opening of the long-awaited new kennel block at Mill Race Farm, Finningley. There was a fantastic turnout with many visitors bringing their own greyhounds and other dogs. The special guests for the day were the Reverend Kate Bottley, her co-celebrity husband Graham, and not forgetting their lovely greyhound Buster from the hit Channel 4 show Gogglebox.

Kate and Graham declared the new kennel block open with the assistance of two beautiful blue Tia rescue Sponsor dogs, Glen and Molly. It was great to see the sponsored kennels from a few local businesses too.

The dogs at the rescue all loved hanging out with a celebrity for the afternoon all individually receiving kind words and a love, not one dog went by without getting an introduction and a stroke. Special attention was given to Michael, a recovering greyhound receiving care, attention and lots of love at Tia rescue. Michael is one of a number of Tia dogs that has had a traumatic past, so for him to feel comfortable receiving all of the fuss from Kate was a wonderful site to see. He is now looking for a home to call his own.

No animal was left out of the proceedings as Kate and Graham went on to feed the horses, stroke the donkeys and chat with the turkeys. The vet room visit was particularly upsetting, but plays a vital part at Tia Rescue as this is where all the animals are cared for, nursed, loved all with TLC from all staff (including volunteers) that work here at Tia. This is what all your donations go towards, food, shelter, vet care, medication, utilities, necessary equipment and much, much more. Every penny helps.

After browsing the onsite charity shop and pet shop, Kate and Graham enjoyed a well-deserved cuppa in the dog friendly café, and not to be left out, the lovely Buster was treated to an ice-cream.

Dogs like Michael need a forever home to call their own, and have so much love to give. Perhaps your life

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needs a rescue greyhound in it, just like the Reverend Kate? She adopted, and so could you! Tia Sponsor Dogs spend their retirement at Tia Rescue as they are not suitable for rehoming due to a variety of reasons, so need sponsors to help pay towards their long-term care at the rescue. Could you sponsor a greyhound, donkey or one of our horses? Any donation is appreciated and can make a great difference.

Since it first came in to being over 20 years ago, Tia Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue has rehomed over 4,000 greyhounds and is the largest greyhound rescue in the north of England. At any one me the rescue cares for around 100 greyhounds. Based on a 70‐acre farm on the outskirts of Finningley, Doncaster, Tia Rescue is also an approved Shire Horse Visitor Centre is one of only five in the country. Donkeys, ponies, goats, sheep and chickens are addi onal residents at the centre that boasts a dog‐friendly, five‐star cafe with free wi‐fi, charity shop and pet shop. There is also a children’s play area, and a six‐acre orchard walk for visitors to explore.

Tia Rescue are now looking forward to their annual Spring Fair on Sunday 9th April, 11am -3pm. There will be plenty of stalls including home made cakes and preserves, crafts, tombola, bottle stall and raffle. Hatfield fly-ball team will also be making an appearance, so pop down to Tia for a great day out and show your support to all of the animals.

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Saturday 8th July 2017 9:00am @ 7 Lakes Country Park · Crowle

Rescue Day Entry Prices are as follows.

Adults £10 Children Under 16 £5 Family of 4 (2 Adults and 2 Children) £20 Under 5's Free

The 4th Isle of Axholme Charity Tractor Run is to be held on 18th June 2017.

The run will start at the Mowbray Arms, Epworth at 10.00am and will return at approximately 2.00pm.

Anyone wishing to enter a tractor in the run can visit our web site and follow the instructions on the registration form or they can contact J.Lomas 01405 812784.

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Epworth and Flower District Flower Club News On Monday 13th March members of the Epworth and District Flower Club enjoyed an evening with “an old friend” Sheila Clark. Her demonstration was titled “March Odyssey”.

Sheila, a well known national demonstrator has visited for us before and never fails to produce an enjoyable evening.

On Monday 10th April similarly we welcomed Pauline Foster, another long standing, relatively local demonstrator. Pauline’s demonstration was entitled “Infinite Possibilities”. She explained her title was derived from an expression she frequently used on finding interesting containers.

Her arrangements were accompanied by a commentary about her experiences as a competitor in flower shows, local, regional and even the Chelsea Flower Show. Pauline had been a lecturer and continues to teach at several North Midlands Regional NAFAS days.

Her arrangements all looked very achievable by many of us and she gave tips as she worked.

Pauline’s first arrangement used Spring flowers with pussy willow, delicate pink tulips, lisianthus and sea holly as well as others. A very pretty opening arrangement.

Five more, very different arrangements were produced. In one she used blossom, white lisianthus, cream double carnations, orchids and beautiful cream roses with a hint of pink in the centre. Another incorporated reds and oranges with gerbera and a single protea flower. On the top of a very large urn shaped container Pauline created an arrangement with large curves into which she inserted peacock feathers, dark purple tulips, cerise carnations and various foliage giving much interest and depth. Maybe that would have been beyond the competence of several of us!

Her final arrangement consisted of deep yellow roses, orchids and alstroemeria in addition to interesting foliage. This was accompanied by two additional complementary arrangements.

Pauline’s evening left members feeling they had been encouraged to venture further and they had learned tips from a real professional. All raffle prize winners were delighted and Pauline even produced an extra prize with a bunch of leftovers!

Over refreshments members chatted and bought things from a plant and seed table, where everyone shares their favourite cuttings etc, producing some extra funds for the club.

Anne Everatt had informed the meeting of the update on the Open Evening in November when we shall welcome Jonathan Moseley. We are still looking for a volunteer lady to be dressed in black to help Jonathan ( and maybe achieve her own moment of fame!) . Carolyn had advertised all near future courses and local shows.

The next meeting on Monday, 8th May will be a workshop. Toni Gravel will demonstrate first and then help us all to produce something similar. Members are asked to bring various items, a copy of which can be obtained by asking any member. Do join us at 7.30pm in the Stephen Jones Community Hall in Haxey. We can guarantee an enjoyable evening with varied refreshments and a chance to win some good raffle prizes.

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A concert in aid of The Nepal Earthquake 6th May @ 7pm St Nicholas Church, Haxey £7.50 (price includes traditional Nepalese refreshments) Children under 12 Free

Tickets available: Green Hill Stores 01427 752273 Nick Haines 01724 782728 This lovely boy is Ben, a young Lurcher who has been with the Rescue for several months. Ben is a lovely, laid-back, gentle boy who is great with people and very affectionate. He has nice manners, and walks very well on the lead. He is good with other dogs, but not cats and small furries, and would be best in a home with older children. Ben is constantly overlooked simply because of his colour, so please come and meet him – he is adorable. Ben is neutered, fully vaccinated and micro-chipped. Call Isle Rescue on 01427 728705 if you are interested in meeting this smashing boy.

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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

4th Mon Royal British Legion Epworth Branch

Old School Inn, Battle Green Epworth

7pm

01427 872223

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

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

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

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

Red Lion Epworth

8.15pm 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 (1st & 3rd Thursday) 18:15 start

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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

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

01427-872400

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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 (change of no. for mobile no)

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 07707 036611

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

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