Haxeyaugust2015

Including Misterton, Wroot, & Owston Ferry

August 2015

Issue 93

Children from Wroot Travis Primary School dressing up as characters from well-known books.

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Welcome to the August issue of the Arrow.

Looking back, what a great month July was!

Lots of events throughout the Isle. Rescue Day was a great success. If you didn't get there this year make sure its in your 2016 diary. It’s a great family event at a bargain price. We hope you enjoy the article in next months issue.

Another great article is the Tractor Run 2015.

A great event which will get bigger each year.

We look forward to 2016! Both articles courtesy of Mr Anthony Catherall. Keep up the hard work Tony!

In this months issue we are looking at the work of Isle Rescue, and the many dogs and cats up for adoption. If you are looking for a dog or cat give them a call.

What ever you are doing this Summer have a great time and remember keep safe!

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Community News Owston Ferry WI News It has been a busy time for this small, but very active WI. Two ladies attended Denman College in Oxfordshire and enjoyed their weekend, one painting like an Egyption and the other making silk scarfs. Then one lady attended the Centenary Garden Party with other WI ladies from around England and Wales at Buckingham Palace, which was hosted by the Duchess of Cornwall and two days later another Owston Ferry WI lady attended the Centenary AGM of the WI at the Royal Albert Hall which was attended by 5000 WI ladies. The Queen, Princess Anne and the Countess of Wessex also attended for a while. There was wonderful media coverage of the events, which were thoroughly enjoyed. There will be no meeting in July as the members will be on their annual outing, this year being to Renishaw Hall. The friends of Owston Ferry WI will be holding a coffee morning on Thursday 30th July at 10am in the Coronation Hall. Do come along and support this important fund raising event.

Epworth Imperial Hall and British Legion Branch are holding a VJ Commemoration week-end.

Saturday 15/16th August at the Imperial Hall Epworth. The week-end will include:* 1940's style Kids party in the hall, Saturday 1.00pm to 3.30pm. (Free ticket only entry) age 5 -11 yrs. * Saturday evening Grand Ball and draw, Fancy Dress(optional), Entertainment and Bar. 7.30pmMidnight. * Best dressed window display in Epworth.7th August to 16th August. * 15/16th August Exhibition of memorabilia from WW11. * Sunday 16th August Combined Church Service at Wesley Memorial Church Epworth 10.45am.

West Butterwick Field takes place this year on Saturday 22nd August starting at 1.30pm on the Playing Field at Ulyett Lane.

Attractions this year include performances by Puppet Power and a static display by Twiglet & Friends (owls, an eagle, and a hawk) The competitions this year include a decorated bike competition, a fancy dress competition (For under 8’s), baking a Victoria sponge and the most unusual vegetable.

The Titanic Giant slide is returning together with a bouncy castle, hook a duck and other attractions for children.

There will be many stalls including tombola, children’s tombola, bottle stall, crafts, books and a Slush machine.

There will also be refreshments, burgers and a licensed bar. Children’s races will also be part of the programme. At the end of the event, there are goody bags for children still present.

We hope you will join us at West Butterwick on 22nd August for a family day out

THE HAXEY & WESTWOODSIDE HERITAGE SOCIETY and THE CRAFTY LADIES will be holding a A CRAFT EXHIBITION /SALE and HARVEST TEA on Saturday, September 19th at Haxey Memorial Hall, 1-00 to 4-00pm. Free admission. Craft Goods, Refreshments, Cake Stall, Raffle, Pick a stick, Charity Stall. To book table space £5-00, ring 01427 752692

Further information from;- Steve Croot Secretary Epworth Branch Royal British Legion steven.croot@btinternet.com 01427 872223

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PC Mark Raper

PCSO Sue Fahy

PCSO Stewart Pearson

ISLE OF AXHOLME - SOUTH POLICE REPORT

CONTACT DETAILS:-

PC Mark Raper email – mark.raper@humberside.pnn.police.uk PCSO Sue Fahy email – susan.fahy@humberside.pnn.police.uk PCSO Stewart Pearson email – stewart.pearson@humberside.pnn.police.uk Neighbourhood Policing Priorities as agreed by the Neighbourhood Action Team (meeting Monday 22nd June 2015):- Full details can be viewed on www.humberside.police.uk Ongoing Issues Dog Fouling on the South area of the Isle = This issue still remains a priority especially in the areas of the old railway track to Haxey school and Low Street, Haxey. It is intended to hold a clean-up day in these areas on Wednesday 19th August 2015 which will be co-ordinated by Tracey Coyne of Safer Neighbourhoods who is asking for volunteers for this event. If you are interested do not hesitate to contact Tracey by ringing her on 01724 244636 or email her on tracey.coyne@northlincs.gov.uk Burglaries = There continues to be incidents of this nature across the Isle. Please be extra vigilant regarding the security of your home especially now that the warmer weather is with us. If you see anybody or any vehicle acting suspiciously in your area please do not hesitate to call Humberside Police on telephone number 101 or if you believe that a crime is actually in the process of being committed please ring 999 with as much description of person(s) involved or registration numbers of vehicles involved.

Parking Issues = Reports are still being received regarding this issue in the villages of Haxey and Westwoodside. The Local Neighbourhood Team are constantly monitoring the situation and will deal with anybody found committing any offences in a positive manner.

Information Even though burglaries are regarding as a Neighbourhood Action team meeting priority Pc Mark Raper is stressing the importance of keeping your premises and outbuildings safe. At the moment there are different means being used to gain entry such has forcing rear doors or windows or just taking the opportunity when a door or window is left open in the hot weather to “sneak in” and steal whatever is to hand. Also in some cases the owner’s own vehicles are being stolen to leave the scene. Please take car keys and valuables upstairs with you when you have retired for the evening. It is better to be safe than sorry.

Epworth Show is on Bank Holiday Monday August 31st 2015. The event takes place on Epworth Showground, off Carrside, Epworth and is a fun day out for all the family. Event is open from 9am right through to teatime at 5pm. Lots for all the family to do with rides, stalls and exhibitions. *As always our non-emergency number is 101, and in an emergency please dial 999 regards Mark, Sue and Stewart*.

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Misterton News PUPILS ENJOY DAY OUT IN COUNTRY PARK All the staff and pupils of Misterton Primary School, along with some of the governors, had a whole-school trip to Rufford Abbey Country Park, which sits in 150 acres of historic parkland in North Nottinghamshire, this month. Apart from a midday cloud burst, the weather stayed fine and children had the chance to see the sculpture trail, the contemporary craft centre, gardens, woodland walks, play village, and ice cave. Pictured are pupils of Year 4 learning about the Silver Tree sculpture

by Hilary Cartmel, made of stainless steel, glass, and bronze.

Diary Dates: Tuesday 28 July Trip to Pennels Garden Centre and Lincoln shopping with Bassetlaw Community Minibus. £10.50. Details: 01777 709650 Wednesday 29 July Holy Communion, All Saints’ Church, 9.30am Tuesday 4 August Trip to Chatsworth House with Bassetlaw Community Minibus. £14.00 (does not include entry to the house). Details: 01777 709650 NO Halal meat sold here

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Community News Isle of Axholme Garden Club ANNUAL SHOW – SATURDAY 29 AUGUST The Show will take place at the Imperial Hall, Epworth. Schedules soon available. Ring 01427 874126 or 01427 875178 for further information.

Axholme Camera Club do not meet during the month of August so, September is the start of our New Year.

We have a stunning new programme arranged which we hope you will enjoy. nd

Wed 2 September The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Allan Rowsell. Bring your pictures.

Tues 8th September An Evening with Richard Egan – NOT TO BE MISSED Wed 16th September COMPETITION OPEN subject Tues 22nd September Get Out of Auto Guy Myers Tues 29th September Every Picture Tells A Story Jim Price

We meet weekly in Haxey Church Hall 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 sometimes (depending on the mood of our Treasurer!!) chocolate biscuits.

Feel free to contact any Camera Club member you may know or give me (Joyce Hooley) a call on 01427 752323 or just turn up on the night. You may like to visit our website at www.axholmecameraclub.co.uk

Owston Ferry WI will be meeting on Wednesday 19th August to hear a talk being given on the Vulcan to the Sky Trust. This will be an open meeting and all are welcome to attend at 7.30pm in the Coronation Hall. Refreshments will be served and there is a fee of £3.00 for non members.

To commemorate 70th anniversary of VJ Day; The Smithy Museum & Heritage Centre, Owston Ferry will host a social afternoon on Sunday 16th August. There will be refreshments & music; standard opening times 2pm - 5pm; usual prices £3 adult, 50p per child. Everyone welcome.

Phone 728325 for more information.

HAXEY & WESTWOODSIDE HERITAGE SOCIETY Meetings take place at 7-30 at Westwoodside Village Hall on the 2nd Thursday of the month except fot August when there is no meeting. If you are interested in the History of Haxey Parish do come . Visitors are always welcome.

With the red carpet out, the glamour of Hollywood came to Haxey on Friday evening, 3rd July, for the premiere of "Take Note....at the Movies". The local choir, joined by special guest stars The Quirky Birds, The Notelets and Nicola Lewin, entertained a packed house with songs from the silver screen.

The Pink Panther to Grease to Les Miserables and many more, finishing with the big "Bond" finale, all under the expertise of Musical Director/ Conductor Ruth Bruce, ably assisted by Lynn Couchman, Nicola Lewin and Joane Mottram. To bring the magic of the cinema to life, every song was interspersed by a clip from each film, especially compiled for the occasion by Lenny Lowe.

At the intermission, the audience were treated to popcorn, ice cream, tea, coffee and biscuits. Proceeds from ticket sales to be donated to Lindsey Lodge Hospice.

St. Martin's Church, Owston Ferry On Sunday 2nd and Sunday 16th August, there will be Morning Prayers at 9.15am. On 9th, 23rd and 30th August there will be Sung Eucharist at 9.15am.

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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

TRANSIT At last it was our turn to move off. We moved off in big Lorries with trailers, carrying 80 men, packed like sheep, but it was grand when we got going, there was a nice breeze. So once more we pass Tobruk the petrol dump was still burning. I could see our little bathing spot and wished that I could have a dip; we had not had a wash since being captured. So up the Derne road we go, leaving Tobruk behind us, Jerry frying instead of us.

We had a couple of Itie (Italian) drivers, what dreams they were. They kept stopping to go souveniring, going for a quarter mile or more leaving us to it. If we had had food and water we could have hoped it, but I don’t suppose it would have been any good, we were so far behind our lines by them. Anyway while they were away hunting so did I, I got an Itie coat, and it sure came in later.

Once two Germans officers passed us, and fired at them.

Our stop for the night should have been Derne, but our two bright sparks got lost, so we spent the night with some sleeping in the Lorries, and some outside, had to wake the drivers next morning.

Set off again, and went to Derne, where we got some water, biscuits and bully, (beef) also just managed to wash my face for the first time since been captured.

We then started for our long journey to Benghazi, (approx 290 miles) what a ride, how I stuck it I don’t know, I was as near passing out as ever I have been in my life. Our lorry at last broke down, so we had to get into others which were already full, we could neither stand up or sit down standing on each other’s feet, it was awful. We had Libyans as guards, they were swine’s, and kept firing over our heads.

We were also coming more in contact with the Ities, they reckoned that they had taken Tobruk, but I never saw myself an Itie there. They were very different to the Germans who did not gloat over us but seemed to me to be sorry for us. The Ities thought they were going to Cairo and Alex.

The scenery from Derma to Benghazi was beautiful, trees, hills, and mountains, with the sea on the right in parts. There was one pass, which wanted skilled drivers to go through it. Marvellous, how they ever made a road through it.

At four o clock next morning we arrived at Benghazi, put into a compound and the first thing I wanted was to get laid down and go to sleep which I did for a few hours. Awoke next morning with palm trees all around, until we came to the wash places and latrines, one could not get at the water for Indians, oh they were pests. Hunger was the next thing, hardly any food, I had one drink of coffee in the ten days I was there (half a mug) one small loaf and one small tin of bully per day, no smokes, only two per day.

Some of the men had money when captured and were giving ten shillings up to a pound to the Ities for a packet of cigs and the same price for a loaf, they were flogging rings, watches, socks, anything they had for food and smoking.

The thing that pleased me most was when I got a card to send to my darling and prayed that it would reach her.

I think nearly half the camp was down with diarrhoea and dysentery. Ten days we spent there, our next place was to be Italy. We left Benghazi, July the 4th. Mary’s birthday, so that’s another day I’ll remember. At the dockside it reminded me of when we left Glasgow? The RAF had knocked it about mention Arrow” when responding to advertisements less 18 than a Please year ago, and also“The the Jerry’s, both the town and TO BE CONTINUED NEXT MONTH the docks were a mess

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Peter Barnard, director of Epworth Music Day, said “What a great day! It was wonderful to see so many people about in Epworth enjoying the music and the spectacle of 49 different musical acts. People came from near and far to witness it and the traders seemed very busy.”

So many thanks to all the performers for playing, to our financial supporters – Epworth Town Council, North Lincolnshire Council, Woolgar Insurance and Graham’s Bakery – without whose support we could not have put the show on – to all the volunteer stewards who were really the unsung heroes of the day, and to my fellow directors – Kate Billmore, Nicky Thomas, John Lambert and Peter Davies whose unstinting work in planning for all eventualities and then making it all work so well on the day made the day such a success. A great team effort!

The evening concert in St Andrews was quite remarkable for the quality of the music played and the large audience enjoyed a rare treat. We were really pleased too that Setting Sons organised the evening gig at the Queens Head.

We want to hear all comments from anyone who was there – send your comments to me at peter.barnard@me.com.

We are already building up a list of performers who want to come next year. If you want to be on the programme, get in touch with me asap.

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Boston Park Farm Tearooms and Maize Maze is a fantastic place to take toddlers and young children to play in the indoor and outdoor play areas whilst you enjoy a relaxing pot of tea in the lovely tearooms. They also serve homemade cakes, delicious fresh ground coffee, speciality teas, light lunches and snacks.

The Maize Maze will be fully open from the 18th July, it consists of 5km of paths which, being only 5 feet wide, give the feeling of exploring through the jungle. We are open from 10am until 5pm every day with last entry to the maze at 4pm and entry prices are £6 each and £20 for a family ticket (any 4 people).

As always there are all the animals to see and feed, including alpacas, goats, donkeys, sheep, chickens and new piglets which are due anytime. New chicks are also hatching out all the time and there are currently 2 very cute baby rabbits.

There are lots of special events throughout July and August. On Monday 27th July we have Reptile Rendezvous visiting us to show us all of their wild and wonderful animals, from lizards to snakes and tortoises, come and have a hold of one if you dare!

Each year we celebrate Yorkshire Day this year it is on August 1st when there will be ferret racing, falconry displays as well as Yorkshire games and all flat cap wearers get in half price.

We are also very excited to announce that Wonder

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There will be Elsa, Olaf and Christof here all day singing and dancing, come in fancy dress and join in all the fun!

Following the success of the Little Farmers toddler group there is a Little Farmers day on Tuesday 25th August where there will be tractor and trailer rides during the day, a range of farm crafts to complete and a special quiz as well as being able to handle all the baby animals.

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The Isle Choral Society, under the direction of musical director, Nicholas Haines, held their Summer Concert in St Andrew’s Parish Church, Epworth, on

Saturday 4th July.

Entitled “Songs through the Ages” and Proms in the Church, music ranged through from medieval times until the present, giving a varied programme to a capacity audience. The programme included Bohemian Rhapsody with Dave Ripley [no lyrca suit!!] as soloist, The Monks Chorus - better known as In a Monastery Garden and Pam Layton providing the whistling. Eileen Staveley gave a beautiful rendering of “Laudate Dominum”. The concert finale was the ever popular flag waving with music from the Proms.

We have to say goodbye to Jonathan Bramwell, who has been our accompanist for the past two years, due his work as a Baptist Pastor taking him to a new post near Manchester. Jonathan will be greatly missed as he has given invaluable support to our musical director and the Choral Society. However, we are pleased to welcome Robert Fields who has moved back into the area and will be taking up the post of accompanist when our term begins on Monday, 14th September 2015. Rehearsals will be in the Imperial Hall, Epworth, ready for the Christmas Concert on Saturday, 5th December at 3.00 pm in the Haxey Methodist Church.

Anyone interested in singing as part of the Choral Society can look at our website on isleofaxholmechoral.co.uk or email linnie.burnham@homecall.co.uk for further information.

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THE 2015 ISLE OF AXHOLME TRACTOR RUN 21 June 2015 When, ‘Three Men in a Pub’ conceived the idea of the ‘Isle of Axholme Tractor Run’ their dedicated chosen charity The Lindsey Lodge Hospice at Scunthorpe, was delighted with the news that yet another event was to be put into operation to assist with their never ending need for fund raising.

Geoff Fillingham, Richard Thompson and Stuart Lindley all experienced farmers have an enduring pastime that grips them like a magnet. Most summer weekends they gather together with like minded friends for one of a number of tractor runs, in eastern England.

They had everything going for them when their own first run was held on 22 June 2014.

Having two large farms between them in Epworth, a varied collection of personal and working tractors in their sheds, plenty of room for assembly and storage of visiting trailers, and supporting wives and families, it got off to a flying start when nearly £2000.00 was raised With their knowledge of their own local countryside, unknown and little used tracks were traversed winding between the crop fields and out onto narrow country roads. This can only happen with the assistance of adjoining and cooperative farming friends who open padlocked gates allowing the convoy to travel across their land. With the camaraderie and support of their many tractor enthusiasts who they meet up with regularly and right behind them, their very own tractor run was sure to succeed, and so far it has.

What is it about tractor runs that seem to grasp the public’s imagination?

Perhaps the most striking feature and very apparent if you are in the vicinity is the different vibrant sounds from the exhausts of the huge range of vintage tractors of all shapes and sizes as they pass on by.

Could it be the bright colours and designs of the many different models (47different ones entered? The most popular was The Massey Ferguson 35 (11 Tractors) No.2 The Fordson Dexta (6 Tractors) No. 3 The Massey Ferguson 135 (5 Tractors) Dedicated owners spending hours servicing, painting and polishing their machines that have great visual appeal to the avid onlooker and tractor fan?

Perhaps the long convoy chugging through sleepy country villages with the various contented looks of the drivers enjoying their 7 mph drive fascinate people.

Whatever it is, they are fast becoming an enjoyable pursuit and now a regular feature of the countryside, in Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire.

These runs start around April each year, some of the more established runs can attract up to one-hundred and fifty machines.

At 10am on Sunday 21 June 2015, The Mowbray Arms Epworth was the starting point for this year’s run. A new thirty mile route around parts of the Isle of Axholme encompassed five villages with eighty-four (84) tractors attending, some travelling over 100 miles from as far away as Norwich in Norfolk and Hutton in Lancashire, double that of 2014.

The convoy is professionally and immaculately well stewarded with Stuart Lindley leading in his big John Deere, Richard Thompson on his Ford 3000 in the centre and Geoff Fillingham bringing up the rear in one or other of his stable of tractors complete with a trailer (in case of breakdowns none yet I believe in both runs) all in contact by walkie-talkie radio.

For the first time this year one particular street in Epworth, West End Road, was bedecked out with balloons roadside and a good line of cheering spectators..

Another is that two sisters from Australia, Roxy Morton-Owen (from Darwin) and Alexis (Lexi) Owen (Brisbane), on a first visit to England, drove from Southport early on the Sunday morning to see a Tractor Run for the first time, standing close to the action at various points on the run they together brought plenty of smiles on the faces of the male drivers as they waved and cheered at them, their reaction ecstatic.

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Being Fathers Day, our own Sheridan Smith (who wouldn’t miss a chance of being with her family at any time) brought her parents along to have a look and support the cause.

Yet another first, was that we had this year at least six ladies riding in or on tractors.

Lastly the Trent Bank at the White Hart in Owston Ferry was packed with the machines side by side whilst lunch was taken there, courtesy of Peter Smith, family and staff.

All this couldn’t happen of course without the tremendous help and enthusiasm of the many, helpers, raffle ticket sellers, stewards, collectors, drivers all of them that helped to make the event so successful, they must be thanked indeed for a superb effort The organisers were inundated with comments of praise on the route, the organisation and of course the dry warm weather was a real plus.

The date for next year’s run is currently being discussed, but it will be around the same period in June. Come and join us in 2016.

On the 2nd July 2015 there was a presentation held at the Hospice where Fundraising Admin Manager Vivian Vincent gratefully accepted a bucketful of cash totalling £3,601,07. (front cover)

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This stunning boy is Denzel, a two year old Husky. Denzel is a very friendly, affectionate boy- well behaved and good on the lead. He has lived with another dog, and would be fine with older kids. He does not like cats! Denzel is neutered and fully vaccinated. If you are interested in this lovely boy, please call Isle Rescue on 01427 728705

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Trentside Federation School News (St Martin’s Owston Ferry and West Butterwick C of E Primary Schools) There is always so much to squeeze in, amongst the usual curriculum studies at this late point in the Summer Term, such as Sports Afternoons and Leavers’ Services. We have managed it…….

West Butterwick held its Sports afternoon on Wednesday 1st July and I am pleased to say that this year the weather was very kind to us. Overall Winners at West Butterwick were the Red Team. Sports Afternoon at St Martin’s didn’t quite go ahead with blue skies (first attempt!) but the second attempt was much better….. Trophy winners at St Martin’s were Aeron Sowerby Bell, Joe Layton, Seb Chorlton, April Frogley, Maisie Speers, Jack Harrison, Noah Davids, Abigail Platt and Abbie Garner . The winning team overall was Kinnard (Red). Congratulations to all concerned and thank you to our helpers for making these occasions so enjoyable, especially to Janet Foreman (Nanna Cakes) for providing lots of delicious scones & buns and our other wonderful ‘Grandma’ Mrs Bennett.

The Key Stage 2 children from St Martin's School and West Butterwick School recently attended an 'explosive' live show at The Baths Hall, Scunthorpe. The afternoon started with loud bangs and the scientists for the afternoon, Mike and Emma, led us through an entertaining and energetic journey of the mysteries of how things work. Cannons being fired across the audience and children getting up on stage, rubbing balloons on their hair to create static energy, were just a few of the St Martin's pupil 'Joss' up on stage 34 Please “The Arrow” fascinating practicalmention demonstrations of the show. when responding to advertisements conducting a 'hair-raising' experiment linked to 'static'

Looking back over the last few weeks, there are a number of special events to mention in addition to the above. The Lighting the Candle groups of ‘pupil worship leaders’ planned and led worship this term on Friday 10th July and Wednesday 15th July. The themes were Courage and Faith (‘Daniel in the Lions’ Den’ and ‘David and Goliath’).

West Butterwick and St Martin’s ‘Future Stars’ celebrated their sporting achievements this year with the opportunity to visit the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield. EIS Sheffield, is the largest multi-sport facility in England and athletes such as Jessica EnnisHill can be seen training at the indoor arena. The children were given a tour of the stadium and engaged in an athletic and boxing activity. The children thoroughly enjoyed the day and it allowed them to experience some of the facilities needed to pursue a career in sport.

As we are now approaching the end of the academic year we are preparing for our Leavers’ Services.

Sadly, will be saying ‘goodbye and good luck’ to our Year 6 Leavers on 16th and 17th July at their special Leavers’ Services of Celebration ; St Martin’s – Charlotte, Abbie, Abigail, Joe, Cameron, Matthew, Fred, Yasmine, Sarah, Yarred, Harley, Romey, Korban, Joshua and Sammy. West Butterwick – Jacob, Jamie, Joshua, Emily, Lottie, Georgia and Tristan. We thank them for all their valuable contributions over the years they have been with us.

The Trentside Federation wishes the Arrow Readers an enjoyable and532676 safe summer.

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What’s On In Your area in the Isle of Axholme Activity

Meeting place

Time

Contact

Wed

18th Haxey Cubs

Scout hut Behind Haxey Church

6:30 - 8:30 pm

01427 752250

Mon

Isle of Axholme Wolf cubs

Westwoodside Village Hall

6.00-7.30 pm

01427 754120

Mon

Isle of Axholme Scouts

Westwoodside Village Hall

7.00-9.00 pm

01427 754120

Tues

All Stars Tae Kwon Do

Coronation Hall, Owston Ferry

6.00 - 8.00pm

01427728162

Tues

Isle of Axholme Beavers

Westwoodside Village Hall

6.00-7.30 pm

01427 754120

Tues

Line Dancing

Westwoodside Village Hall

7.30-9.30 pm

01427 873778

Wed

Mother and Toddler

Westwoodside Village Hall

9.00-11.00 am

Mon/Thur Owston Ferry short mat Bowls

Coronation Hall (September—April)

1.30—3.30 pm 01427 728590

Wed

Social Club—over 60’s

Westwoodside Village Hall

2.00-4.00 pm 01427 752524

Fri

Tae kwan Do

Westwoodside Village Hall

5.00-7.00pm 01302 311174

Tues

18th Haxey Beavers

Scout hut Behind Haxey Church

6:00 - 7:30 pm

01427 752250

Fri

18th Haxey Scouts

Scout hut Behind Haxey Church

7:00 - 9:00 pm

01427 752250

Mon

Preschool— Playgroup 2.5—5 years

Memorial Hall

9:15-:3:15 pm

01427 754330

Tues

Aquafit

Misterton School Pool.

10.00-11 am

01427 754772

Tues

Preschool Playgroup 3—5 years

Memorial Hall

9:15-3:15 pm

01427 754330

Tues

Bingo

Memorial Hall

7pm—9pm

01427 752636

Wed

Preschool– playgroup 2.5—5 years

Memorial Hall

9:15- 3:15pm

01427 754330

Wed

Sunshine Yoga

Epworth

1:15-2:45pm

01427 873730

Fri

Tae Kwan Do

Memorial Hal

5:45-6:45 pm

01302 311174

1st Wed

Haxey Woman's Institute (WI)

Memorial Hall

Wed

Swing Band Rehearsal

Stephen Jones Community Hall, Haxey

Thurs

Owston Ferry Bowling Club

The Green, Owston Ferry (Roll Up & Drives)

Thurs

Sunshine Yoga

Coronation Hall, Owston Ferry

Thurs

Preschool—Playgroup 3—5 years

Memorial Hall

Thurs

Happy Circle (over 60’s)

Haxey Church Hall

Thurs

Bambi—Playgroup 1—3 years

Memorial Hall

9:45-11:45 am

01427 754830

Vivien M'ltwamari

3rd Thurs Ferry Folk Group

Crooked Billet, Owston Ferry

Thurs

Aquafit

Misterton School Pool.

Thurs

Kick Boxing

Fri

Preschool—Playgroup 2.5—5 years

Wed/Fri

Epworth short mat Bowls Club

Epworth Leisure Centre (September—April)

Fri

Ballroom Dancing Classes

Fri

01427 753856 7:30-930 pm 2.00-4.00pm

01427 728590

7:00 - 8:30 pm

01427 873730

9:15-3:15 pm

01427 753162

2:00—4:00 pm

01427 752636

8pm start

01427 728643

6.45-7.45pm

01427 754772

Memorial Hall

6:00 - 8:00pm

01427 875051

Memorial Hall

9:15-3:15 pm

01427 754330

3.30—5.30 pm

01427 728781

Memorial Hall

3:00 10:00pm

01427 873532

Nordic Walking

Epworth Garden Centre

9.30 start 01724 297280

Thurs

Epworth & Isle of Axholme Rotary Club

The Mowbray Arms, Epworth

6.15pm start

01427 752464

Thurs

Musical Movement - Toddlers 12months +

Epworth Thurlow Pre School

9:00 - 10:00 am

01427 875016

Thurs

Musical Movement - Baby Group

Epworth Thurlow Pre School

10:00 - 11:00 am

01427 875016

Sat

Slate House Market & Carboot

Nr Messingham, Scunthorpe

1pm start

01909 480087

The Stephen Jones Community Hall - Pam Layton (Bookings)

01427 752783

Bookings of the Haxey Memorial Hall

Email: haxeymemorialhall@hotmail.co.uk (caretaker 0794 734 959)

0744 3493 059

Bookings of Westwoodside Village Hall

Vivien M’Itwamwari

01427 753856

Bookings of West Butterwick Village Hall

Beryl Ash

01724 783125

Bookings of Westwoodside Pavilion

Deb Hotson

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01652 618306

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The Old Smithy, Owston Ferry is open Sundays and Bank Holidays May-Sept 2pm-5pm Contact 01427 728325

Chris Yeardley Roofing Services John Benson 07584 956445 No Job too big or too small!

Akeferry Road Westwoodside

▪New roofs ▪ Re-roofs ▪Extensions ▪Lead work ▪ Repairs ▪ Flat Roofs ▪ Fascias & Guttering Friendly and reliable service from a local tradesman 24 years roofing experience All work guaranteed

01427 754197 07974 140344

ARROW DELIVERY ROUNDS AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA Must be 13+ reliable and honest

carolyn@arrowpublications.co.uk for more details

WESTWOODSIDE CARS WE BUY ANY CAR

Tel: Nick 07836 222210 To advertise please call 01302 532676 or 07912 643010

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Advice

Business Directory

Pensions Helpline

0800 991234

Electricity Emergencies

0800 375 675

Transco - Gas Leaks Yorkshire Water

080 111 999 0845 1242424

Care in the Community Age Concern

0800 009966

Childline

0800 1111

Neighbourhood Watch

01482 444466

Health Visitor Team for under 5’s

01724 298088

SSAFA Forces Help www.ssafa,org.uk

, 01476 569764

NSPCC

0808 80050000

RSPCA

08705 555999

NHS Direct

0845 4647

Owston Ferry LIVES (information only)

01427 728324

Community Crime Stoppers

0800 555 111

Carers Support Centre

01652 650585

Isle of Axholme Lions

01427 752139

Isle of Axholme Osteoporosis Support Link—Anne Broster

01427 875752

Epworth & Isle of Axholme Rotary Club

01427 752464

Education and General

£30 + VAT for 12 months Contact Carolyn

01302 532676

Boarding Kennels/Training Croft House Kennels & Cattery

01427 890235

Business/Finance/Accountants Sterry & Co Chartered Certified Accountants

01427 752958

Hurstons Accountants & Bus. Advisors

01427 873737

Health/Fitness /Swimming Minnows Swimming Club, Misterton School Pool Catherine 01427 754240 or Annette 01427 754772 Aquafit - Misterton School

01427 754772

Pilates classes covering the Isle with Jill Allen

0790 338 4065

Funeral Directors Fields Funeral Service, Westwoodside

01427 874424

R Butoid Funeral Service , Misterton & Dist

01427 890317

Local Taxis Axi Private Hire up to 8 passengers www.axiprivatehire.co.uk

7866 859963 01724 798877

A & H Taxi (based in Westwoodside) up to 8 passengers 07817 068199

Tuition Maths and English Tuition Dyslexia Specialists

01427 752077

Trade/Craftsmen Brooks Homecare Improvements 01427 875314 /07973142963 Chris Yeardley Roofing services 01427 754197 / 07974 140344 Axholme Decorating Centre 'Mixing Paint For You' sales@axdeccentre.co.uk 01427 238941 Martin Johnson Plumbing & Heating Repairs

01302 845978 07817 300662

Epworth Country Primary School

01427 872345

Haxey C of E School

01427 752294

Orton Electrical Domestic/Commercial Installations 01427 752197 07850 087696

Westwoodside C of E Primary School

01427 752355

Home and Garden

Westwoodside Mobile Library

01724 865675

Fountain Court florist

01427 874831

Haxey Library - Memorial Hall

01724 753239

Bits ‘n’ Bobs Services: Small DIY/garden jobs

01427 239371

Willows Dental Practice—Belton

01427 872106

Entertainment/Children’s Care

Axholme Pest Control

All Aboard Children’s Club -Westwoodside

Leisure

01427 753676

Computer Services

Epworth Leisure Centre

01427 873845

Haxey Cricket Club

01427 752394

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