The Epworth and Belton Arrow

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October 2020

Issue 139

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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..

Enjoy the read and keep safe!

Carolyn Grant Mobile no 0791 2643010 carolyn@arrowpublications.co.uk

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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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Still looking for new members !

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:

Find us on Facebook, or email: isle.pathfinders@gmail.com Join us & start discovering!

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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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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.

Keep safe this Halloween...

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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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