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February June 20222023

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Welcome to the February issue of Haxey and Westwoodside Arrow Well, 2023 has got off to a very wet start, but despite the bad weather it's been an encouraging month for us here with several new advertisers already on board. It is good to know that during these challenging times, businesses are coming out fighting!

We would love to get more local information on events in the area, especially now Spring is fast up on us.

If you are a member of a society/ charity or have planned an event for 2023 and you want to let the Isle know please be in touch. This is your local magazine so spread the word!

Enjoy the read The deadline for the March issue is early and is Friday 3rd February for delivery by the 1st March.

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Community News Epworth & District WI Epworth Imperial Hall (small hall) Tuesday 10 January 2023 Peter Dodd, Yeoman of the Guard is coming to speak about his role in guarding the British Monarchy and give insight into his part in the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. It promises to be a very informative and interesting evening.

Start 7:30pm Members free - Visitors welcome £4

The next meeting of the Haxey & Westwoodside Heritage Society welcomes Malcolm Dolby with a talk on "The Roaring 20s: Social life on the comic postcard". Do come along to Westwoodside Village Hall, Saturday 11th February commencing 2.30pm. £3 including refreshments.

Results of the Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity Christmas Quiz There were numerous very good entries for the "Flower Power" Quiz this year.

Eleven entries had top marks and went into the draw made by the Rev. Paul Wilson.

1st Prize was awarded to Mrs Joan Drummond of Fife 2nd Prize was awarded to Mrs Wendy Fairbrother of Church Gresley 3rd Prize was awarded to Vicki Reis of Chelmsford We’ve had another very successful Christmas Quiz for the Children’s Hospital Charity raising a magnificent £740.

Thanks to everyone’s support and hard work we have managed to raise more than in previous years.

This has been valued and appreciated not only by me but by the Hospital Charity.

Anne Broster (Quiz organiser)

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Isle Group of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Hungarian Wildlife Thursday February 2nd at 7.30pm

On Thursday February 2nd at 7.30pm the Isle group of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust will be having their monthly meeting. It will be a talk on Hungarian Wildlife by two excellent local photographers, Ray Brammall and Duncan Hill.

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. We meet on the 1st Thursday of the month and next month, March 2nd, will be a talk on the history of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust by Rachel Shaw.

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 group are also on the Lincolnshire Trust web site under area groups.

Doncaster Movie Makers have had a successful start after Covid. We have had a 5 minute film competition. The winner was a montage of beautiful skies and sunsets. Runner up was Don Mcquade’s film about Dunsville Quarry Park.

We also have had a Holiday and Day out competition and Don was successful again with his ariel filming from a light aircraft. The Runner up was a documentary about the infamous Caminito Del Rey walk in Andalusia.

If you make films, why not contact us to see your films played to an audience on a large screen. We are a group of friendly amateur film makers and even if you just like watching films you will be welcome. Contact Charlie by text on 07765715422 or email doncmms@gmail.com www.doncastermoviemakers,weebly.com

Epworth & District WI Epworth Imperial Hall (small hall) Tuesday 14 February At this month's meeting we have a member of Lincs History Group, Author and Broadcaster coming to speak to us about the group as well as experiences as an Author and Broadcaster. If non-members want to come along you will be made very welcome, there are refreshments and a raffle. We charge £4 for visitors and members are free. 7:30pm start

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Engagement with the Community One of the principal roles of your Neighbourhood Policing Team is engaging with the communities we serve. Policing is a partnership approach and through regular engagement we are able to build a picture of the issues you face and what we can do together to resolve them.

In the age of social media a lot of our work is posted online and this is certainly true of how we advertise our engagement events. This events are open to all members of the community and we recognise that not everyone follow social media. This means some sections of the community may be missing out on opportunities to meet our team, take our Humber Talking survey and discuss issues of concern.

Please take the opportunity to meet your local PCSO and/or PC at the below locations: Walking Street Surgery 01 Feb 2023 330 pm to 430 pm Vinehall Road, Blackmoor Road Haxey Walking Street Surgery 21 Feb 2023 330 pm to 430 pm North Street & Parklands, West Butterwick Our primary location to advertise our engagement dates is on our Humberside Police Facebook Page. On some small occasions operational matters mean we have to cancel an event. Please be aware that events printed in this magazine may be subject to change as a result. If you want to check an event is still taking place please contact us on 101 where the Force Control Room will check with your on duty Neighbourhood Team.

Alternatively you can check in person at Epworth Police Station when our Enquiry Officer is available Tuesday & Thursdays 9am to 1230 pm and 1pm to 330 pm.

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Folk Dancing in the Isle of Axholme— Isle Dance for Health Spring 2023 The folk dances run by local folk dance band Lys St Georges restart this autumn as follows:

Thursday 19 January Thursday 26 January Thursday 2 February Thursday 9 February Thursday 16 February Thursday 2 March Thursday 9 March Thursday 16 March They are all in Westwoodside Village Hall, starting at 2.30pm and lasting till 4pm.

You don’t need a partner nor any experience in country dancing, and these friendly dances will be suitable for all levels of fitness. There’ll be live music and expert tuition. As one dancer said at the end of an earlier programme ‘What's not to like! Live music, gentle exercise, lots and lots of fun and every assistance.’

There’s a small admission charge of £3 for each dance.

For more information contact Kate Billmore on 01427 753363 or Peter Barnard on 01427 873937.

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The Haxey Hood is traditionally held on the 12th day of Christmas and involves competitors of the Isle jostling for the hood which is a long tube!

After a 2 year break because of Covid19 it was back in style as hundreds attended the event!

The winner of 2023 was The Loco where the hood is now displayed.

Well done Ziggy!

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It was lovely to return to school following the Christmas break – and what an exciting first week back we had!! Our amazing PTFA organised a pantomime in school for us all to enjoy, and it was a fantastic production of Dick Whittington, complete with lots of singing, dancing and shouting out – and ice cream treats at the end! A big thank you to our PTFA and everybody who supports them for arranging this treat for us!

January 6th is obviously a very important date on the Haxey calendar, and we were delighted to welcome the Fool, the Lord of the Hood and many of the Boggins in for a special Haxey Hood assembly. All pupils got the chance to hold the Hood, the Fool shared the original story behind the ancient game and answered all our questions, but the highlight must be the singing, as they shared Cannons and Farmer’s Boy with us. Then they taught us the chant that is shouted at the smoking of the Fool, and our F2 children used that in the afternoon when they held their own mini-hood on the school field. It was fantastic to see so many Haxey pupils and families at the actual Hood this year, really bringing the community together.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Happy New year from everybody at Haxey CE Primary School!

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Misterton Mallard bowlers and friends enjoyed their presentation night award ceremony at the Ferry house, East Stockwith on December 8th Dave Seymour, Tom Allen, Freda Allsopp, Pat Harriman, Danny Ferry and Pete Collins were all trophy winners in the club’s various competitions.

Club treasurer Dave Seymour awarded the trophies and club competition organiser Tom Allen presented Freda Allsopp the Ladies Champion for the third time and Danny Ferry, Club Champion, special Congratulatory cards from the England Cricket Captain Ben Stokes.

Ben like most cricketers doesn’t like ducks but he certainly seems to have a favourable opinion of the Misterton Mallards Bowls club!

Left to right: Freda Allsopp, Ladies champion, Treasurer Dave Seymour, club champion Danny Ferry, Competition organiser, Tom Allen.

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Happy New Year to the Misterton Community We ended December in school with our Christingle at All Saints Church in Misterton. Reverend Becky led our service and it was lovely to work with her with such a special service. Thank you to all who came and supported.

From the start of 2023, Violet Davidson-Begley has been in our thoughts, Violet Davidson-Begley died on the 1st January 2023. Violet was the strongest young person, who dealt with everything that came her way with such grit and resilience. She led her life wanting to be one of her class team, with no special treatment despite her team knowing and wanting to be there over and above for her. The school community are supporting each other through this incredibly sad time and will continue to do so. Violet’s family are very much in our thoughts.

Hugo and Ric Hart have given generously to Misterton Primary School with their book sales from, ‘Hugo and Daddy’s School Adventures. The sales raised £700 and have been donated to school. The plan is to buy resources for our Nursery and Reception classes to start other children’s journeys into school with the best start possible.

The Food Hub continues to provide us all with quality food. Each bag is £3 and this is open to everyone, school and the community. Each Wednesday from 2.30-3.30pm, the Food Hub runs outside if we are able but inside if, the weather is too bad. We are a hardy lot and so far have been outside but please know we run each Wednesday during school time, with the one exception that on the 25th January this will be closed.

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Did You Know Epworth Men’s Society is Now Open to New Members?

The Epworth Men’s Society was formed in 1950 and has had regular meetings ever since enjoyed by an average of over 40 regular attendees.

The group continues to provide a successful forum for men to meet and share mutual interests enhanced by a programme of interesting talks in an informal atmosphere (usually the upstairs meeting room at The Red Lion Epworth). Meetings are normally held on the first Monday of each month from October until April at 7.45 pm.

For example, the following events are organised for early in 2023: 6th February – Indoor games night (darts, dominos, cards) and pie and peas supper (booked in advance) 6th March – Talk – History of Crowle Moors – Angus Townley 3rd April – Annual Dinner including a talk, title to be announced, by Nigel Thorley Why not make your New Year’s Resolution to give it a try and join us?

Simply contact any one of those on the list below, who will be happy to answer any questions you have about the group or just turn up and try it for yourself.

President Ken Bickerstaff 01427 872288 Chairman Bill Flanagan 01427 874557 Vice Chairman Bob Berry 01427 -875962 Treasurer Martin Whittaker 01427 - 434111 Media secretary Ant Coyne 07920 - 481611 Committee Gary Baker 01427 - 874244 Committee Steve Flower 01427 - 873880 Committee Patrick Naughton 01427 - 872542 Committee Tom Smith 01427 - 873545 Committee David Poulter 01427 – 872571 Or email epworthmenssociety@outlook.com

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

Meeting place

Time

Contact

Wed

18th Gains Haxey Cubs

The Youth Hub, High Street, Haxey

Mon

1st Isle of Axholme B-P Wolf Cubs'

Mon

1st Isle of Axholme B-P Scouts

Mon (4th)

Royal British Legion Epworth Branch

Old School Inn Epworth

Tues

All Stars Tae Kwon Do

Coronation Hall, Owston Ferry

6.00 - 8.00pm

01427 728162

Tues

1st Isle of Axholme B-P Beavers

Westwoodside Village Hall

6.00-7.30 pm

01427 239134

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

Thurs

Owston Ferry short mat Bowls

Coronation Hall (September—April)

1.30—3.30 pm

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 Gains Haxey Beavers

The Youth Hub, High Street, Haxey

6.00-7.30pm

07728 421851

Fri

18th Gains Haxey Scouts & Explorers The Youth Hub, High Street, Haxey

7.00-9pm

07728 421851

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 Mrs Heather Macfall

7.00—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

Sat

Owston Ferry Bowls Club

The Green, Owston Ferry (Roll Up & Drives) April to Sept

2.00-4.00pm

01427 728349

Thurs

Sunshine Yoga

Coronation Hall, Owston Ferry

7:00 - 8:30 pm

01427 873730

Mon-Frid

Haxey pre school

Memorial Hall

8.00-6.00pm

01427 753162

Thurs

Bambi—Playgroup 0—5 years

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

9:30-11:30 am

01427 753053

Thurs

Aquafit

Misterton School Pool.

Thurs

Exercise Class

Fri

6.00-8pm

07728 421851

Westwoodside Village Hall

6.00-7.30 pm

01427 239134

Westwoodside Village Hall

7.00-9.00 pm 7pm

01427 239134 01427 872223

01427 728349

6.45-7.45pm

01427 754772

Memorial Hall

6:00 - 8:00pm

01427 875051

Preschool—Playgroup 2.5—5 years

Memorial Hall

9:15-3:15 pm

01427 754330

Wed/Fri

Epworth short mat Bowls Club

Epworth Leisure Centre (September—April)

3.30—5.30 pm

01427 872445

Fri

Nordic Walking

Epworth Garden Centre

9.30 start

01724 297270

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

6.15pm start 01302 265130

The Stephen Jones Community Hall - Pam Layton (Bookings)

01427 752783

Bookings of the Haxey Memorial Hall

joannemo ram@live.co.uk

0790 9009 442

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

www.westwoodsidepfa.co.uk

01652 618306

28Smithy,Please “The Arrow” responding to advertisements The Old Owstonmention Ferry is open Sundays and Bankwhen Holidays May-Sept 2pm-5pm Contact 01427 728325

Chapmans Sheds, Garages & Fencing Tel: 07850 876904 82 Godnow Rd Crowle DN174EE

Fits Alarms

www.chapmansgarages.co.uk

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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 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

111

Transco Emergency Gas

0800 111999

Community

Business/Finance/Accountants Hurstons Accountants & Bus. Advisors

01427 873737

Health/Fitness /Swimming 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 CES Electrical Services—Karl Collins 07768 467814 01427 753072 JMB Developments (for all your plastering jobs) 07785 735984 Taxis

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

A& H Taxis-Westwoodside

07817068199 or 01427 362016

Home and Garden Axholme Pest Control

Epworth & Isle of Axholme Rotary Club

01302 532676

Aquafit - Misterton School 0800 009966

Childline

£30 + VAT for 12 months Contact Carolyn

01427 873608 / 0776 6747245

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

Leisure Epworth Leisure Centre

01427 873845

Haxey Cricket Club

01427 752394

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