haxey and westwoodside arrow

December 2020

December 2020

Issue 156

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Welcome to the December issue of the Haxey and Westwoodside Arrow We should be now well under way with preparations for Christmas. At the time of writing, we have no idea how we will celebrate Christmas and whether we can even spend this valuable time with our families and loved ones!

In this issue we are really pleased to see the generosity of people in these tough times and hopefully a more ’normal’ December ahead of us!

The Isle of Axholme Lions are still planning bringing Santa to the Isle; it might be a bit different this year but I am sure they will do their very best to bring cheer to your streets.

They also have an option of a video from Santa, please see pages 24 and 25 for full details and give them your full support!

Father Christmas will also be making a visit to Misterton Chippy, full details are on page 27.

Its great to see people bringing hope to the community, donating their busy time to helping others. Abbie started a Christmas gift appeal for Doncaster and North Lincolnshire.

Started off a small project and escalated into a much bigger scale. Please give her your support, she is especially looking for presents for teenagers and these can be dropped off at Epworth Holmes and Garden, the dedicated drop off point. Full details are on page 18.

Based in the Isle of Axholme

We do hope you have a wonderful Christmas at this uncertain time.

Keep safe and enjoy the read The deadline for the January issue is Friday 11th December for delivery by Sunday 3rd January.

Enjoy the read and keep safe!

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

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Community News Lindsey Lodge is inviting people across North Lincolnshire to Light up a Life and remember a lost loved one.

The service, which is open to anyone who has lost someone, will be held virtually on Friday 4 December and will be live streamed from the Hospice memorial garden.

Lindsey Lodge Chief Executive Karen Griffiths said: “Christmas can be a very difficult time for anyone who has lost a loved one, particularly this year, which has been incredibly challenging for everyone.

She added: “As we enter the festive season, we are reaching out to our local community and inviting them to join us in our Light up a Life activities.

“Our service this year will be held virtually and we are aiming to capture the very special essence of Light up a Life, to give people the opportunity to honour those they have lost in a safe and socially distanced live ceremony in the comfort of their own home.”

Lindsey Lodge’s live service will take place via Facebook live on Friday 4 December, where the trees will be lit. Each light represents a life, and will remain lit throughout the Christmas period.

To make a dedication phone (01724) 270835 or email llh.enquirieis@nhs.net

Gateway Church We are continuing to meet on Sundays at 10.30am on Zoom at present.

Contemporary music, a short talk from the bible and a prayer time.

Please email info@gatewaychurchdoncaster for the ID and password or message on Facebook link: facebook.com/gatewaydoncaster .

We love to pray for people - please contact us if you would like us to pray for anything for you.

Christmas at St Nicholas Church Due to the ongoing Coronavirus situation we are faced with a very different Christmas this year. Some services have had to be cancelled or changed and numbers are limited at all to maintain social distancing.

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Christingle Service We are unable to hold our popular Christingle Service. Why not make a Christingle at home?

Keep an eye on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/haxeychurch) for an instruction video on how to make your own Christingle, then light it and pause with our short reflection video afterwards.

Christingle collection ‘candles’ and envelopes will be available and may be collected from and returned to church.

Toy Collection We are once again collecting toys for The Preston Road Women’s Centre in Hull who provide support and housing for vulnerable women and their families. Toys may be dropped off at church, the Youth Hub, the Vicarage or at 43 The Nooking, Haxey. The toys and gifts will be blessed in our service on 6th December before being sent on to the centre.

Family Crafts Session We are holding a family craft session at the Youth Hub on Saturday December 5th at 10am. Seasonal crafts for the whole family. All craft materials and a snack/drink provided. With just seven tables available pre-booking is essential for this event Crib Service – Christmas Eve 4pm Start Christmas the right way with our Crib Service - a calm, reflective service for all the family. Loved by children and adults alike. This year pre-booking is essential as there are limited spaces.

Midnight Mass – Christmas Eve 11.30pm A traditional service of Midnight Mass for Christmas Eve. This year pre-booking is essential as there are limited spaces.

How to pre-book Pre-booking for any event online is simple – just visit www.haxeychurch.co.uk/tickets or www.facebook.com/haxeychurch/events to book.

If you are unable to book online contact our Families Worker, Paul Taylor on 01427 753515.

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Hugo and Daddy’s Night-time Adventures is written as a poem and linked by colourful illustrations to capture moments, memories, and feelings around the loss of Hugo’s mummy. It might just provide some help with a little one’s loss.

Now Ric (pictured with his book), and District Cllr Hazel Brand, have presented copies to Misterton Library. The books will be absorbed into stock and will be available to readers across the county.

Ric is two years into his journey as a single parent and widower and has found huge inspiration, peace, and acceptance from the loss of his wife by keeping her memory alive through the creation of his books.

A follow-on book will be completed in the second lockdown.

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My Mum sadly passed away in June 2018. It would have been her birthday on Saturday 26th September.

To celebrate this I’m embarking on a sponsored walk with a twist. The number 11 had special meaning to my Mum and our family. So from my Mums birthday I will be walking 11,000 steps daily (minimum) for 11 weeks until Friday 11th December, with the aim of raising a minimum of £1100 Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

Thanks for any donation - our family are grateful and I know Mum would be too.

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/James-Chatwin Update on the 11th of the 11th!! Still managing a minimum of 11,000 steps every day. Only a calendar month to go. Thanks to everyone that has sponsored me so far. I’m determined to finish this final month of my challenge and if anyone else is able to donate to this worthy cause it would really be appreciated.

Stay safe everybody. James

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Secure your Future Success at South Axholme 6th Form Making a decision about what and where to study after GCSEs can be a daunting prospect. At South Axholme, the 6th Form offers everything you need to make a success of the next stage of your education.

The 6th Form team are dedicated to supporting your individual journey, including your academic attainment and personal progress. At South Axholme 6th Form we strive to ensure that all students are equipped with the skills and confidence to pursue future opportunities in higher education, apprenticeship training or employment.

The wide expertise of the 6th Form teaching team means students have access to specialist, knowledgeable and supportive staff. Positive working relationships create a great atmosphere in and out of the classroom and the dedicated 6th Form space reflects this.

South Axholme 6th Form provides students with a personalised, high quality education due to small class sizes and first rate support from our expert staff team. Universities and employers are increasingly looking for young people who can offer more than just a good set of exam results. They value applicants who are independent, motivated and versatile. At South Axholme 6th Form, we provide all students with opportunities to develop a broad set of transferable skills. We have a great alumni network of past students studying and working in a variety of educational, vocational and industrial areas who we use to support this.

We look forward to welcoming you into our 6th Form and working with you during the next challenging and exciting stage of your education.

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Pathfinders .....

A walking group exploring the footpaths & ancient ways on & around The Isle

Our midweek & weekend circular walks take us all over The Isle and sometimes a bit beyond .

We set forth in a small group all through the year, (but not in foul weather) as we explore some of the smashing places all around us .

Our 4-6 mile walks finish by lunchtime, but occasionally there are longer ones .

The repertoire of over 200 routes is very varied, we frequently get to places that some of us just didn’t know existed .... some with history or legend, others just beautiful (& there’s usually a photo-op too) .

You don’t need to be super fit, just be willing & able & properly dressed for a decent walk.

This year we’ve had some beautiful Woodland walks, Canal walks & some amazing Snowy walks (and some really muddy ones too).

Come & join us start discovering what’s all around!

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Christmas Gift Appeal

Doncaster and North Lincolnshire We know Christmas will be a little different this year, that’s why we are collecting toys and gifts to help those local families who are in need of a little extra help. It’s been a tough year for everyone so we are pulling together to make sure those in need have an amazing Christmas to remember.

We already have 170 children added to my list just in 2 days. It all just started me wanting to help a few families, but now its on a much bigger scale, which is fantastic! I do most of the work on my own, but I do have a couple of volunteers now helping me collect donations.

All donations, either pre-loved or new must be clean and safe and full sets.

We are particularly short of gifts for teenagers!

Also donations of batteries, cleaning products as they need to be sanitized before being delivered.. We are not accepting clothes or shoes.

There are two drop of locations for toys/gifts new and pre loved; Bargains to Buy at Station Road Dunscroft and Epworth Holmes and Gardens.

I would like to say a BIG thank you to everyone who has donated already its heart warming the generosity of local people .

Abbie

(abbiedancer@hotmail.co.uk

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Where is Santa and the Lions This Year?

For many years Isle of Axholme Lions have had the benefit of Santa helping them out with their Christmas collection by visiting every village and collecting money door–to-door.

Due to the pandemic things will not be quite the same but the Lions hope to be able to bring Santa to the Isle during December – but in a different way.

Lion President Mike Hare said “We know everyone looks forward to seeing our float with Santa in December.

Many say it’s only when we have been round that they know Christmas has properly started.

This year we will not be able to collect funds door-to-door but we do want to take the float and Santa out to let folk know we are thinking of them. So, we do intend visiting every community but we will not be able to stop and speak to everyone who comes out to chat with Santa, particularly if there are groups of people in contravention of regulations.

We want everyone, young and old, to stay safe and have a Happy Christmas” In a usual year Isle Lions have collected just over £10,000 and this is really important to them and means they can support good causes around the Isle, including local schools with things like the hugely successful #ROAR Project for KS2 children in Primary Schools.

This year they have had to be more creative and are asking that residents consider donating direct to their bank account or use the QR Code that will be seen around the area in shops and other venues.

Santa is also kindly offering a personalised video to children for a minimum donation of £5 – email santa@islelions.org.uk to get more information.

So please remember: Santa does intend coming to help Isle of Axholme Lions this year He will probably NOT be able to stop and chat – but give him a big wave!

Lions will NOT be knocking to ask for donations Please donate by paying direct to Account No 94143531 Sort Code 40 19 20 Look out for QR Code to donate easily Some people gather money through the year to donate – if they have a bag of coin, an email to Santa will get it collected

If all goes well this is the proposed schedule – track Santa as usual on www.isle-lions.org.uk

Thursday 3rd December 17.30 Westwoodside South Friday 4th December 17.30 Westwoodside North Saturday 5th December 16.30 Haxey West, Graizelound and Ealand Sunday 6th December 16.30 Haxey East Monday 7th December 17.30 Owston Ferry & Gunthorpe Tuesday 8th December 17.30 Beltoft, West Butterwick, Althorpe and Derrythorpe Wednesday 9th December 17.30 Wroot, Sandtoft and Belton Westgate Thursday 10th December 17.30 Belton East Friday 11th December Belton West Monday 14th December 17.30 Keadby Wednesday 16th December 17.30 Epworth Thursday 17th December 17.30 Epworth and Low Burnham Friday 18th December 17.30 Epworth Saturday 19th December 16.30 Luddington, Fockerby, Garthorpe and Amcotts Sunday 20th December 16.30 Crowle West (Godnow) Monday 21st December 17.30 Crowle and Eastoft 24 22Please mention Arrow” when responding to advertisements Tuesday December 17.30“The Crowle and Ealand

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Father Christmas & his elf will be outside Misterton Bistro & Chippy between 5:00pm & 7:00pm on the 18th of December.

He will be handing out presents to all the good boys & girls who might attend.

This is in an attempt to raise everyone’s spirits in these difficult times and any money raised will go to local charities.

COVID-19 rules do apply. Face masks must be worn and hand sanitise at all times.

Shane & Lisa Misterton Bistro & Chippy

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

Meeting place

Time

Wed

18th Haxey Cubs

Scout hut Behind Haxey Church

6:30 - 8:30 pm

01427 752250

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Isle of Axholme Wolf cubs

Westwoodside Village Hall

6.00-7.30 pm

01427 754129

Mon

Isle of Axholme Scouts

Westwoodside Village Hall

7.00-9.00 pm

Mon (4th) Royal British Legion Epworth Branch

Old School Inn Epworth

Tues

All Stars Tae Kwon Do

Tues

Isle of Axholme Beavers

Tues Wed

Contact

01427 754129

7pm

01427 872223

Coronation Hall, Owston Ferry

6.00 - 8.00pm

01427 728162

Westwoodside Village Hall

6.00-7.30 pm

01427 754129

Line Dancing

Westwoodside Village Hall

7.30-9.30 pm

01427 873778

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

Haxey Bingo

Memorial Hall Mr Gordon Macfall

7pm—9pm

01427 754183

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

Vivien M'ltwamari

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

01427 728590

7:00 - 8:30 pm

01427 873730

Mon-Frid Haxey pre school

Memorial Hall

8.00-6.00pm

01427 753162

Thurs

Happy Circle (over 60’s)

Haxey Memorial Hall

2:00—4:00 pm

01427 752636

Thurs

Bambi—Playgroup 0—5 years

St Nicholas’ Church Youth Hub, Haxey (term time only)

9:30-11:30 am

01427 753053

4th Wed

Ferry Folk Group

Cross Keys, Wroot

8pm start

01427 728643

Thurs

Aquafit

Misterton School Pool.

Thurs

Kick Boxing

Memorial Hall

Fri

Preschool—Playgroup 2.5—5 years

Memorial Hall

Wed/Fri

Epworth short mat Bowls Club

Epworth Leisure Centre (September—April)

Fri

Nordic Walking

Epworth Garden Centre

Thurs

Epworth & Isle of Axholme Rotary Club

The Red Lion Epworth (1st and 3rd Thursday)

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

6.45-7.45pm

01427 754772

6:00 - 8:00pm

01427 875051

9:15-3:15 pm

01427 754330

3.30—5.30 pm

01427 872445

9.30 start 01724 297270 6.15pm start 01302 265130

The Stephen Jones Community Hall - Pam Layton (Bookings)

01427 752783

Bookings of the Haxey Memorial Hall

joannemo ram@live.co.uk

0775 4214 382

Vivien M’Itwamwari

01427 753856

Beryl Ash

01724 783125

Bookings of Westwoodside Village Hall Bookings of West Butterwick Village Hall

of Westwoodside Pavilion 618306 28Bookings Please mention “The DebSundays Hotson Arrow” www.westwoodsidepfa.co.uk when responding to advertisements The Old Smithy, Owston Ferry is open and Bank Holidays May-Sept 2pm-5pm Contact 0142701652 728325

Your local Gas & Oil Heating Engineer Installations, Repairs, Landlord Certificates and all general plumbing works.

Installation of Oil Tanks and bases to meet the required regulations.

24 hour call out Fully insured Call Darren

0752 6251 290

Fits Alarms

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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

0800 009966

Childline

0800 1111

Neighbourhood Watch Health Visitor Team

01482 444466 0800 099951

SSAFA Forces Help www.ssafa,org.uk

, 01476 569764

NSPCC

0808 80050000

RSPCA

0300 1234999

NHS Direct

01302 532676

Business/Finance/Accountants Hurstons Accountants & Bus. Advisors

01427 873737

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

Care in the Community Age Concern

£30 + VAT for 12 months Contact Carolyn

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Aquafit - Misterton School

01427 754772

The Willows Dental

01427 872106

Blissful Soles Reflexology Mobile Therapist

07901 016688

Funeral Directors Fields Funeral Service, Westwoodside

01427 874424

R Butoid Funeral Service , Misterton & Dist

01427 890317

Trade/Craftsmen Brooks HOMECARE Replacement Window and Doors 07973 142963 01427 875314 Taxis

Transco Emergency Gas

0800 111999

Community

A& H Taxis-Westwoodside

07817068199 or 01427 362016

Home and Garden

Crime Stoppers

0800 555 111

Axholme Pest Control

Carers Support Centre

01652 650585

Axholme Decorating Centre 'Mixing Paint For You' sales@axdeccentre.co.uk 01427 238941

Isle of Axholme Lions

01427 752139

Isle of Axholme Osteoporosis Support Link—Anne Broster

01427 875752

Epworth & Isle of Axholme Rotary Club

0790 4573 405

Education and General Epworth Country Primary School

01427 872345

Haxey C of E School

01427 752294

Westwoodside C of E Primary School

01427 752355

Westwoodside Mobile Library

01724 865675

Haxey Library - Memorial Hall

01724 753239

Epworth and District WI

07747 103805

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FOR YOUR PEACE OF MIND Call 01302 770362 Mobile 07979 771128 or 07799 804577

Leisure Epworth Leisure Centre

01427 873845

Haxey Cricket Club

01427 752394

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