Haxey and Westwoodside Arrow

Wishing all our readers a Happy and Safe New Year

January 2021

Issue 157

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Welcome to the January issue of the Haxey and Westwoodside Arrow and what a year!

2020, here is a short round up!

Australian bushfires, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle quit the royal family, COVID-19 pandemic, stock market crash, black lives matter protests, Joe Biden becomes president and the good news of a 90 year old British grandmother receiving the first jab against COVID-19. I think we can all safely say we will put 2020 behind us and hopefully a more prosperous new year ahead!

Looking ahead to January, Lindsey lodge have launched ‘Jog on January’ details are on page 27. Visit Jog On January Facebook group, full of daily fitness challenges, work out videos, health tips and encouragement from other participants. All you need to do is be active for 31 days, whether you choose to jog, dance, run walk or peddle the choice is yours. The Scunthorpe-based hospice called off its fundraising activities at the start of the pandemic and warned it could have a "devastating impact" on the charity, which relies on donations. Lindsey Lodge Hospice has appealed for help as it expects to lose more than half a million pounds in funding during the coronavirus crisis.

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The Arrow team wish everyone a Happy and Safe New Year.

The deadline for the February issue is Thursday 14th January for delivery by Sunday 31st January Enjoy the read and keep safe!

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Protect yourself on social media Many of us use social media every day without giving a second thought to our privacy or our vulnerability to cyber-crime. The following tips aim to keep you safe online.

Avoid publishing any identifying information about yourself that could be used by scammers - e.g. phone numbers, your address or birthday.

Make it difficult for potential hackers by using strong passwords with symbols and numbers.

Review and edit your privacy features on social media sites to ensure that only your friends can access your profile.

Consider the permanence of online content - don't post anything that may later embarrass you or someone else. (You never know who might be looking at your page e.g. a prospective employer.)

Never post comments that are abusive or may cause offence.

Be on your guard against phishing scams, including fake friend requests and posts from individuals or companies inviting you to visit other pages or sites. If you do get caught up in a scam, make sure you remove any corresponding likes and app permissions from your account.

Ensure you have effective and updated antivirus/antispyware software and firewall.

Unpleasant comments about people on social media sites aren't dealt with by the police, unless there is a criminal offence involved. Offences may include threats to kill, threats to cause damage, criminal conduct amounting to harassment and comments that incite racial hatred, violence or rioting. If you have been affected by any of these offences, please call Humberside Police on 101 to report it.

Regarding unpleasant or inappropriate posts, you should first contact the social media site on which the comments have been made and ask for assistance. If you think you have been libelled to an extent that you wish to take action, please consult with a solicitor in the first instance.

You can access further information online using this link : https://www.humberside.police.uk/usingsocial-media-responsibly

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Haxey Parish Council Newsletter – December 2020 Parish Clerk - Deb Hotson Email: haxeypc@live.co.uk Postal Address: The Foreman Carter Centre, Westwoodside Playing Field, Westwoodside, DN9 2DX Telephone: 01427 752228 / 0784 220 1877 Website: www.haxeyparish.org.uk

A Happy New Year from Haxey Parish Council Please stay safe and adhere to Government Guidance Remembrance Day 2020 Remembrancetide this year was quite different!

Commemorative celebrations were held, complying with Covid 19 regulations, facemasks, social distancing and full risk assessments.

Representative from uniformed groups and other organisations were invited to lay wreaths at both ceremonies, St Nicholas Church on Sunday 8th November as a wholly outdoor service, also the annual commemoration at the Soldier Monument on Armistice Day 11th November.

Rev Zammit officiated at both events, with Samantha Cook honouring us with her presence again to play Last Post and Reveille.

Thank you to everyone for your continued support.

Next year we celebrate 100 years of The Royal Legion Poppy Appeal, fund raising will be an all-year event. Ideas and support for events would be gratefully appreciated.

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South Axholme Sixth Form – Where Tradi on Meets Technology For Outstanding Success South Axholme Academy Sixth Form offers a small, close‐knit community for post 16 educa on. We support students in choosing the right courses based on prior a ainment and their career goals beyond the sixth form. Courses available include a range of A level and Level 3 qualifica ons. We are proud of our consistently outstanding results in recent years which reflects our expert, knowledgeable subject staff.

Our sixth form tutors are experienced and commi ed and provide invaluable support. Our Prepare programme helps students make the transi on from GCSE, with sessions around me management, study skills, mental wellbeing and planning for the future. Regular assemblies are supported by visi ng alumni and guest speakers from different organisa ons. A clearly structured programme supports university applicants and those applying for higher appren ceships or employment.

Extracurricular and enrichment ac vi es are available to students such as our popular South Axholme Football Academy (SAFA).

The atmosphere in the Sixth Form is calm and focused. As you walk through the common room students are seen to be taking responsibility for their own learning with subject staff and tutors monitoring progress, learning and a endance. We have introduced flexible hours which allow students to leave site outside of metabled lessons. This allows students to accommodate other opportuni es such as work experience placements and driving lessons.

South Axholme Academy Sixth Form has a friendly and caring atmosphere. Staff and students are very approachable. We ac vely welcome applica ons from pupils at other schools who will receive a warm welcome and the support needed to enable you to se le in quickly and achieve your full poten al.

For further informa on contact Dr Geetha Narayanan on 01427 872121 or email sixthform@southaxholme‐iet.co.uk

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South Axholme Academy confirmed as oversubscribed for 2021!

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MISTERTON AUTHOR COMPLETES CHILDREN’S BOOK ABOUT BEREAVEMENT IN LOCKDOWN – HELPING HIS OWN LOSS When the country went into lockdown in March, it would have been easy for Ric Hart to sink into depression. He had lost his wife, Jade, just after the birth of their son, Hugo, in 2018. Instead, he spent the time writing a book for Hugo – and other young children - about bereavement. Now the book has been published and is finding new readers as children and families come to terms with losing loved ones to Coronavirus.

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. Proceeds of the book go to Cruse, the bereavement care charity.

Now Ric has presented copies to Misterton Library (pictured in the Library, and with his son, Hugo). The books will be absorbed into stock and will be available to readers across the county. A copy has been donated to Misterton Primary School.

Doncaster Council is to provide a copy of the book for each of its staffed libraries, and a copy for its school library service. The title has been sent to Notts County Council in the hope that it, too, will see the value of the book, particularly at this time of loss due to Coronavirus.

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

And during the second lockdown, Ric has been working on a follow-on book, Hugo and Daddy’s Thailand Adventures. It will be published in early 2021 and will involve a link-up with a kids’ adventure charity, which will benefit from the proceeds.

Then, in February 2021, Ric will publish an autobiography of his life with Jade, Pupy Love. February 14 - Valentine’s Day - is when they met in 2002 and when, in 2018, Jade had her 20-week scan and they found she was expecting Hugo.

Hugo and Daddy’s Night-time Adventures is in paperback, retails at £5.99, and is available from Amazon.

Another special project that Ric did in lockdown was on Jade’s website. It brings together images of Jade that so many have not seen for friends and family to share and come together. This also helped him with his own therapy, creating this in memory of Jade. Jade’s website: www.jadehartpupylove.co.uk

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The end of 2020 has been a very busy time in school! This started with us supporting Children in Need in our annual Be Spotty or Sporty non-uniform day – each class took part in the end of the Joe Wickes 24 hour work out marathon, and participated in well-being activities throughout the day. A special mention to Tia in Year 6 who set up her own sponsored walk and raised £150 to go to this fantastic cause – well done, Tia! Christmas in school has looked a little different to usual this year, but we have still celebrated in our class bubbles. One of the busiest days saw us all wearing our Christmas jumpers, enjoying Christmas lunch ( a huge thank you to our fabulous team in the school kitchen – everyone loved their lunch and the chocolate pudding was a big hit!), recording our class carols for our virtual carol concert, and finally meeting Santa!!

He flew in to meet each class in the hall and sent everybody a letter wishing them a Happy Christmas.

Thank you to our hard working PTFA for setting this up with Santa – all the classes were thrilled to see him!

F2, Year 1 and Year 2 all put on class performances – F2 told a traditional nativity story, and for Years 1 and 2 there was a slightly different take on it as they performed “The Christmas Gift”, about a group of children who get woken by an angel who leads them to find the new born baby, Jesus. Some fantastic singing and performing from all classes!

Year 6 Roar Team We are very proud to announce that Years 5 and 6 competed once again in ROAR 2020, a competition for “future innovators and entrepreneurs” to develop ideas that will in some way improve the world. Lily, Morgan and Rhianna from Year 6 won the in-school heats to go forward to the North of England finals, and they were thrilled to be placed third! Their invention – H20 To Go – is a portable water filter system that showed real creativity and an understanding of global problems. Thank you to Lions Clubs International for their support of Haxey Primary in this annual event. From the Haxey Primary family, we wish you all a very Happy Christmas and best wishes for 2021!

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Happy New Year!

A big thank you to everyone who supported our Christmas raffles, from the many local businesses donating and to the wonderful people of the Isle buying the tickets to support our much loved pre-school.

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Lindsey Lodge Hospice has launched its ‘Jog on January’ fitness challenge in a bid to motivate people to be active for 31 days and raise vital funds to help it continue to support local patients and their families who are living with a life limiting illness.

Participants are encouraged to keep active for 31 days in January however they choose – whether it’s walking, running, dancing or swimming. By completing the challenge and raising £31 for Lindsey Lodge, participants will earn a bespoke Jog on January medal.

The 28-year-old Hospice has seen a 98% rise in the number of admissions to its vital Inpatient palliative care services in the last five years.

He added: “While the majority of our fundraising activities have been put on hold due to Covid-19, Jog on January gives people the opportunity to support Lindsey Lodge from the comfort of their own homes.

“Even by simply registering to take part, you’ll be making a difference to our patients. But if each participant could then raise just £1 sponsorship a day for 31 days, we could raise a staggering amount for the Hospice!”

For a £15 registration fee, participants will receive their official ‘Jog on January’ T shirt, which features a calendar design for them to tick off each day as they complete their exercise. They will also be given access to the official Jog on January Facebook group to share their progress with other participants.

Peter said: “There’s no minimum or maximum age limit, so the whole family can get involved. Jog, run, walk, swim, dance or jump - it’s entirely your choice, all you need to do is keep moving every day! For the little ones, Jog on Juniors is just £7.50 (t-shirt not included).

“The more active you are and the more sponsorship you raise will see you reaping rewards, as well as making a real difference in your local community.”

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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

Mon

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

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

£30 + VAT for 12 months Contact Carolyn

01302 532676

Business/Finance/Accountants Hurstons Accountants & Bus. Advisors

01427 873737

Health/Fitness /Swimming

Care in the Community Age Concern

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

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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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