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November 2023
Issue 176
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Welcome to the November issue of Epworth & Belton Arrow November brings Bonfire night and the annual bonfire at the Epworth Show ground, Epworth. Please support your local event, monies raised go to charities in the Isle. Remember to keep safe and here is a little reminder of the safety of sparklers!
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I do hope there are lots of local events, if you choose to have your bonfire and fireworks at home, remember stay safe and abide by the fireworks safety code! Remember fireworks can be scary for pets, keep them safe!
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Community News EPWORTH & DISTRICT WI TUESDAY 14 November Epworth Imperial Hall (small hall) 7:30pm GLASS ENGRAVING WITH A CHRISTMAS THEME Andy Carlile an experienced glass engraver will be chatting to us about his experience and demonstrating his skills. You will have the opportunity to create your own masterpiece under his expert guidance . As usual this will be free to members and visitors are invited at £4 per person. Refreshments will be provided and we will hold a raffle.
Haxey & Westwoodside Heritage Society's next meeting is on Thursday, 16th November at 7.30pm in Westwoodside Village Hall. A welcome visit by Richard Pullen with an echo of Christmases past. Richard's presentation "The Christmas Truce and the Angel of Mons" will include some unusual, festive and supernatural stories of WWI. Not to be missed! All welcome, £3 including refreshments.
Crowle & District WI meet at 7.15pm on the 1st Thursday of the month at Crowle Community Hub, Market Hall, Crowle DN17 4LA. We have members from all over North and South Axholme and beyond and always give a warm welcome to new members. Our 5th October meeting was Eyes Down for a game of Bingo. (sorry no money prizes) but lots fun and November meeting is Iris Starkey with Monologues and funny stories. Come along to any of our meetings and give us a go, we are very friendly. Non-Crowle WI members and visitors £4.50. For more information contact Trish Hindley: at Crowleanddistrictwi@gmail.com or find us on Facebook, Crowle & district WI
Did you know that Humber & Wolds Rural Action delivers a Voluntary Car Service across North Lincolnshire, which helps people with genuine transport difficulties get to important appointments such as doctors, hospitals, dentists, clinics, support groups, local shops etc. All our drivers are volunteers, Humber & Wolds Rural Action need more
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volunteer drivers on The Isle. If you enjoy driving and have some time to spare, please contact Carole Foster on 01652 637700. Drivers must hold a valid driving license and own their own car. All expenses are reimbursed. You can also ring this number to find more about this service and to register. Please note that mileage rates apply.
Epworth & District Flower Club Members of Epworth and District Flower Club continue to enjoy their monthly meetings held in St Andrew’s Church on the second Monday of each month. The September meeting welcomed Toni Gravel of Fountain Court Florist. Tony gave an interesting and enjoyable demonstration using much available autumn foliage and fruits and of course used beautiful autumn coloured flowers. In house talents were utilised at the October meeting and another enjoyable evening ensued. If you don’t join us during the year you must buy tickets at £15 and come to our Open Evening in November. It is an annual event and we host a very able person each year. This year we are looking forward to being entertained by Nick Grounds. He is described as a horticultural auctioneer by day and a NAFAS demonstrator by night. The title of his demonstration this year is “Jingle a Partridge with Tinsel”. So what fun arrangements does that conjour up? Do come and enjoy the evening at South Axholme Academy on Monday, 13th November. Tickets are available from any club member or by contacting Carolyn Drury 07730 487207 or Celia Jones on 07784 421273. It is always a very enjoyable event and you may win a beautiful, imaginative arrangement.
CHRISTMAS 2023
Owston Ferry Heritage Society invite you to visit
SANTA at the SMITHY (High Street, Owston Ferry DN9 1RE)
Saturday 9th Dec 2pm - 4pm Sunday 10th Dec 2pm - 5pm Saturday 16th Dec 2pm - 4pm Sunday 17th Dec 2pm - 5pm Refreshments-Raffle-Gifts
No entrance fee
Admission to see Santa £4 (including gift)
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Isle Group of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Owls with Attitude by Derek Scott Thursday November 2nd at 7.30pm On Thursday November 2nd we will be having an illustrated talk titled Owls with Attitude. Our speaker is local naturalist and photographer Derek Scott. The talk will cover owls from several countries as well as the UK, illustrated with excellent photographs. We meet at Belton All Saints Centre (Church Hall), Stocks Hill, Belton, DN9 1PE 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 Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust can be found on their web site.
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Epworth Town Council
Who are my Town Councillors?
Councillor Caroline Finch
Councillor Gary Baker
Councillor Neil Grantham
Councillor Steve Holt
Councillor
Councillor Ros Whittaker
Councillor Ellie Wilson
(Chairwoman)
(Vice-Chairman)
Councillor Don Stewart
Jonathan Whittaker
When does the Town Council meet? The Council meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month in the Small Hall of the Imperial Hall, Chapel Street, Epworth, at 7 pm
How do I contact the Town Council? Cemetery Lodge, Burnham Road, Epworth, Doncaster, DN9 1BY Tel: (01427) 872086 Mob: 077 3438 6628 Email: clerk@epworthtowncouncil.com www.facebook.com/epworthtowncouncil www.epworthtowncouncil.com
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Epworth Community Bonfire and Firework Display Saturday 4th November 2023 Gates Open at 4.30 pm Bonfire lit at 5.00 pm (approximately) Fireworks at 7.00 pm (approximately)
Venue: Epworth Showground, DN9 1EA *** Sorry but no sparklers are allowed on the field*** Also available on the night: Children’s rides Various Food Stalls – hot pork sandwiches, crepes, burgers, fish and chips etc Bar Hot drinks – coffee/tea/mulled wine. Admission £5 / Under 12’s £3/ Under 5’s free All proceeds from the event are distributed to local charities and clubs. 18
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High Levels WI 32 members of High Levels WI thoroughly enjoyed an Austrian themed evening for their September meeting. At the usual venue, the Reindeer Inn, Sandtoft, the tables were decorated with red and white flowers and red napkins, an Austrian flag was mounted at the front of the room and a delicious meal which included goulash and finally individual apple strudels was served. Several members dressed in “traditional” costumes and everyone wore something red and white, contributing to a very happy atmosphere. One member produced an enjoyable quiz, with multiple choice answers. This ensured there was not too much competition and prizes were awarded to the winners. The October meeting is always an enjoyable produce auction and the November meeting on Wednesday, 15th at 6.45pm will host Laura Platt telling the story of Lister’s Crisps. You will see we have some fun and friendship. Have a look at our website: www.highlevelswi.co.uk then come and join us.
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1st Isle of Axholme BP Scouts October 2023
Our autumn term has begun with welcoming newcomers, sorting patrols and updating badges recently earned. We also spent a session re-learning how to sew on the badges in the right places so that we look smart ahead of the Remembrance parade on Sunday 12th November. Cubs enjoyed a sponsored free session at Green Star Canoeing where we paddled at their open day. Lots of fun and games, much splashing and capsizing, followed by food. Thank you! Cubs have also been working on their navigation skills, going out and about with map and compass. Our scouts Bronze Duke of Edinburgh group who successfully complete their 2 day expedition in July have started achieving their full award. This shows commitment to learn something new, a skill, for 3 months, serving the community for 3 months and also taking part in a physical activity every week for 3 months. Well done! Next stop, silver award! September also saw the visit to scouts of a Police Constable who helped us complete our Crime Prevention badge. We learned lots of tips for keeping safe like what to do with our car keys while in the house, storing belongings in cars, and CEOP online safety. We also went outside to a staged Crime Scene, complete with ketchup for realism! We followed it up with a session thinking how we could teach stranger danger to younger cubs or beavers. October sees our annual cub and scout visit to the Boston Park Maize maze, and scouts completing our “back to basics” bushcraft training – photos to follow next month! Finally, we have a plan for restarting the Beavers section - please get in touch if your child (aged 5-8 years) would like to join us after Half Term. Sections all meet at the Westwoodside Village Hall: (Cubs, Scouts and Senior Scouts) all meet on Monday evenings 6pm (Cubs), and 7pm (Scouts & Senior Scouts), and Beavers (tbc) probably on a Tuesday evening at 6pm (from September).
Remember, we are still looking to recruit more Beavers leaders/ helpers for this section. Please get in touch if this is something you would like to do.
All enquiries about Scouts or Beavers should go to Gregor on: gagibb79@aol.com, 22Cub Please mention Arrow” to advertisements and enquiries should“The go to Ma hieu when at: maresponding hieu_maloigne@mentor.com.
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What’s On In Your area in Epworth and Belton Activity
Meeting place
Time
Contact
Mon
Haxey Brownies
18:15-19:30
07976 807083
Mon
Epworth YOUTH Club (juniors)
Haxey Youth Hub, High Street, Haxey 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
Canasta Group 2nd & 4th Monday
Epworth Thurlow contact Edwin
13.00-15:00
07742877538
Mon
The Isle Choral Society
Epworth Imperial Hall
19.00-21.00
Mon
Stop Smoking Programme
Epworth Youth Club
17.30
01427 873898 Hille Harris 07876256185
Mon
Belton Short Mat Bowls
Belton Pavilion (Sept-April)
14:00-16:00
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
01427 875724 01724 297679
Belton Park Pavilion
18.45-21.00
01724 858918
4th Mon Royal British Legion Epworth Branch
Red Lion Hotel, Market Place , Epworth
7pm
01427 872223
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
Tues
Bridge Club
Epworth Thurlow
13:00-16:00
Ian 07452 991948
Wed
Isle Community Choir
Crowle Community Hall, Crowle
7.15pm-9.15pm
Gill 07419 319796
Wed
Rural Day Centre every 2 weeks
Epworth Thurlow Pavilion
10:00-14:00
01427 872445 01427 873730
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
01427 728643 07548 729 585
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
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
Thurs
Just Sing. Dementia friendly singing session Epworth Thurlow Pavilion (1st and 2nd Thurs 14.30-15.30
07964914066
Fri
Nordic Walking
Epworth Garden Centre
9.30 start
01724 297270
Fri
Epworth Short Mat Bowl Club
Epworth Leisure Centre (Sept—April)
3.30 –5.30 pm
01427 874158 Alan
Bookings of Epworth Thurlow Email: thurlowpavilion@gmail.com
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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
07747 103805
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
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
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Advice
Business Directory
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
Taxi Service
Care in the Community Age Concern
0800 009966
Childline
0800 1111
Neighbourhood Watch
01482 444466
NSPCC
0808 80050000
RSPCA
0300 1234999
NHS Direct
111
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 CES Electrical Services—Karl Collins 07768 467814 01427 753072 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 Epworth Leisure Centre
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01427 873845
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