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Welcome to the October issue of the Epworth and Belton Arrow. Schools are back and we welcome their news articles coming back into the Arrow. St Martins Primary the first one with a lovely positive article. We welcome all schools in the area. If you would like to be involved in regular articles please be in touch. October brings Halloween, and what a different Halloween 2020 will bring. If anyone is holding a virtual Halloween party it would be great to hear from you. Perhaps photos of your zoom party!
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The Axholme Camera club has gone virtual! Full details of their programme are on page 19. For all you bakers have you thought of a virtual coffee morning, This is a great idea from Macmillan, full details are on page 26., including great ideas to fund raise online. The Arrow is looking forward to receiving your news articles and any social distancing events or virtual events you may have. Keep your articles coming in. Its important to keep the community spirit going! The deadline for the October issue is Wednesday 14th October for delivery by Sunday 1st November..
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Police News Action Fraud have advised that there has been a surge of reports where the recipient has received messages through Facebook Messenger from friends/family requesting to use their Pay Pal account to receive funds from the sale of items on eBay. Overall, between 1st June 2020 and 31st July 2020 a total of 95 reports have been made which specifically mention that the item sold was a camera. Messages are sent by fraudsters purporting to be friends/family stating that they have sold a camera on eBay but that they are unable to process the payment as they either do not have a Pay Pal account or because their Pay Pal account is not working. The request is that the message recipient receives the funds into their own Pay Pal account, then, after transferring it into their own bank account, they forward it onto an account controlled by the fraudster. If the victim agrees the payment is transferred into their Pay Pal account but, after the money is transferred out, the initial transaction is reversed leaving the account in negative balance. Multiple reports have also been received from victims stating that their Facebook Messenger accounts have been hacked and that these fraudulent messages have been sent to all their contacts on their behalf. The total reported loss for these reports is ÂŁ44,035. What you need to do: Verify financial requests - Be wary of unusual messages asking for assistance with financial transactions. Even if the message appears to be from someone you know and trust, you should check it's really them that sent the message by calling them or speaking with them in person. Unusual financial requests - Never respond to any requests to send money, or have money transferred through your account, by someone you do not know and trust. Secure your accounts - You can protect your important online accounts by using a strong separate password and, where available, turn on two - factor authentication (2FA). If you have made a payment - Inform your bank, or payment service provider, such as PayPal, as soon as possible. They can help you prevent any further losses. You should also monitor your bank statements regularly for any unusual activity.
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The Isle Choral Singers Unfortunately like many organisations, due to the present pandemic our choral group had no alternative but to cancel concerts this year. All members had worked hard for the performance of Vivaldi’s Gloria at the Easter concert so hopefully this can be staged in the not too distant future. A decision for the resumption of rehearsals cannot be given at this time as we have to follow the strict guidelines laid down by our Government. All members will be contacted once rehearsals are permitted and of course new members will be given a warm welcome. One piece of good news is that an application for grant aid to Epworth Town Council was successful and so we have ring fenced the sum of £350 for the purchase of music scores. We are extremely grateful to the council for their support of a local run charitable organisation. Tony Flinn – Chairman on behalf of The trustees and committee
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Our midweek and weekend circular walks take us all over the Isle and a bit beyond, exploring some smashing places (sometimes on paths not even shown on the map) . We have enough walks (usually 4-6 miles) in our repertoire to keep us busy for at least the next two years without repeating any at all. Often we get to places that some of us just didn’t know existed . These are some of the places we’ve been to:
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Doncaster Ramblers Latest Guidance on Social Gatherings Ramblers organised walks have beeen confirmed as being exempt from the "rule of six" restrictions that are effective from 14 September, because they are categorised as 'outdoor physical activity events'. That being the case, Ramblers groups can continue to organise led walks for up to 30 people. In our Group, walks leaders are setting limits for each walk, depending on their assessment of risk. The maximum group size for each walk is shown in the description. However, given the current circumstances, it is more important than ever that these walks operate under specific guidelines in order to maintain health and safety standards. Further details of these guidelines are available on the main Ramblers website and anyone thinking of going on one of our walks is urged to read these. Places on walks must be booked in advance. Appropriate social distancing should be maintained along with other personal safety measures. If you would like to book a place, please contact the walk leader who will reserve a place for you. Once numbers have been reached, the website will indicate that the walk is full. Please
do not turn up if you have not booked a place as the leader will have to turn you away. If you wish to print off your own selection of walks you can do so by going to the Walks Pogramme tab and applying the variPrestige B athroom s ous filters shown on the right of the walks list (day of the week, distance etc) and and K itchens then press the print button at the bottom. Please bear in mind that the situation is constantly changing, therefore whatever you print may soon be out of date. Walk Co-ordinators are actively liaising with walk leaders to maintain a Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday programme and new walks are regularly being added to our website. www.doncasterramblers.org.uk
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Looking after Clients in the Isle of Axholme and surrounding areas since 2007 If you would like independent friendly help with:
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We would like to offer some crime prevention advice aimed at making it more difficult for criminals to target your vehicles. • Always double check your car is physically secure and alarmed • Keep keys out of sight inside your property • Consider a signal blocking pouch to keep your keys in • Use a steering wheel lock • Consider investing in a tracking device. It will significantly increase the chances of locating and recovering a vehicle if it is stolen • Check to see if you can switch off the wireless signal from your fob • Park your car as close to your property as possible or block it in • Check and make sure that no valuables are left in sight in the vehicle We take all reports of this nature seriously. If your vehicle is stolen, or you have information regarding a vehicle theft, please contact us on our non-emergency number 101, or speak with your local officers. Always call 999 in an emergency.
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Halloween in a Covid Pandemic... Farmers are terrified this year’s Halloween could be cancelled due to the spread of Covid 19. A rise in cases has led to localised lockdowns – and many fear restrictions on movement will spoil a lucrative pumpkin picking season. Like most events and holidays that have taken place amid the COVID pandemic, Halloween is going to look a lot different this year. Obviously, kids trick or treat outside, which may make parents more inclined to let their children go door to door. Given the nature of the virus, parents are likely beginning to wonder what safety measures they should take this year. The most important thing is that families decide together what level of risk they're OK with this Halloween. For example, are you OK with people you don't know knocking on your door? You may not know 90 percent of the people that come to your door on a typical Halloween night! So it's thinking about things like that. What ever you decide to do, support your local farmer and buy a pumpkin; consider an organised local event or even stay at home for a family Halloween party.
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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 Mon 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
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
Beavers Cubs and Scouts
Belton Park Pavilion
17:30-20:00
07740 597314
Wed
1st Belton Rangers Isle Community Choir
All Saints Centre on Stocks Hill Belton St Norbert's Catholic Primary Academy School, Crowle
19.00-21.00
Wed
7.30pm-9.30pm
01427 872227 Gill 07419 319796
Wed
Belton Brownies
All Saints Centre on Stocks Hill Belton
18:00-19:30
01427 872109
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
Jinksy's Wine Bar (The Red Lion)
8.15pm 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
Fri Fri
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01427 728643 07548 729 585
0790 4573405
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Nordic Walking
Epworth Garden Centre
9.30 start
Epworth Short Mat Bowl Club
Epworth Leisure Centre (Sept—April)
3.30 –5.30 pm
01427 874158 Alan
What’s On In Your area in Epworth and Belton Fri
Epworth Performing Arts Academy
Fri
Red Cross (Whist) monthly 3rd week
Epworth Imperial Hall
19.00-21.30
01427 873622
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
Sat
Saturday Night Sequence Dance
Epworth Thurlow, Epworth
19.30-22.00
01427 872848
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
07747 103805
Bookings of West Butterwick Village Hall
Bunty Harris
01724 782181
Bookings of the Imperial Hall, Epworth
Mary Addlesee
01427 873622
Belton Pavilion
Tony
01427-872400
Fits Alarms
Quality Day Care for 0—11 years
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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
£30 + VAT per year Beauty/Health/Fitness
Blissful Soles Reflexology Mobile Therapist
Care in the Community
07901 016688
Age Concern
0800 009966
Childline
0800 1111
Neighbourhood Watch
01482 444466
NSPCC
0808 80050000
RSPCA
0300 1234999
Pam’s Minibus and Taxi Service 1 to 4 passengers 1 to 8 passengers (change of no. for mobile no)
NHS Direct
111
Trade/Craftsmen
Crime stoppers`
0800 555 111
Brooks HOMECARE Replacement Window and Doors 07973 142963 01427 875314
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
Community
Taxi Service Axholme Taxi—Belton based 1-4 passengers 07709097770
Axholme Pest Control
01724 711941 07707 036611
01427 873608 / 07766747245
Axholme Decorating Centre 'Mixing Paint For You' sales@axdeccentre.co.uk 01427 238941
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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