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March 2022

Issue 171

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Welcome to the March issue of the Haxey and Westwoodside Arrow.

The first day of Spring and the days are getting lighter! I don’t know about you but it makes me feel so much better, the sight of bright spring flowers and hopefully warmer weather ahead after a cold and frosty February.

Mothers Day falls on Sunday 27th March! If you haven't visited Gray and Ginger on the High Street, Epworth make sure you do. They have some wonderful and different gifts and wouldn't it be great to support a local business!

As we come to hopefully the end of the pandemic we should see more groups/events opening up again in the Isle. If you know of any please let them know so we can promote them! Its good to see live music going ahead in March, you can take your pick from Mambo Jambo, Doncaster Wheatsheaf or the Isle Choral singers. Have a browse through the magazine to spot their adverts.

Keep your articles coming in by emailing me carolyn@arrowpublications.co.uk The deadline for the April issue is Friday 11th March for delivery by the end of March.

Carolyn Grant Mobile no 07912643010 carolyn@arrowpublications.co.uk @arrowpublications.co.uk

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Community News Following public consultation between July and October 2020, which received more than 20,000 responses, changes have now been made to the Highway Code from Saturday 29 January 2022.

The aim of this review was to improve road safety for people walking, cycling and riding horses and these changes should help to achieve this.

A total of 49 existing rules will be updated alongside the new rules specified below. A full summary of changes is available on the gov.uk website, and the full Highway Code is available to read online.

1.Hierarchy of road users

2.People crossing the road at junctions 3.Walking, cycling or riding in shared spaces 4.Positioning in the road when cycling 5.Overtaking when driving or cycling 6.People cycling at junctions 7.People cycling, riding a horse and driving horse-drawn vehicles on roundabouts

8.Parking, charging and leaving vehicles

Isle Play Bridge ... A beginners Bridge club on The Isle Learn & play Bridge at beginner level .... definitely nothing too serious !

We meet at the Thurlow Pavillion in Epworth every Tuesday afternoon to learn the basics of Bridge and to enjoy some light hearted playing .

Bridge can be as difficult or as easy as you choose and sometimes psychic powers can help!

The game Is all about partnership and needs some concentration , but you don’t need to be an expert ..... even if you’ve never played before

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we can help you learn the basics & get you playing almost straight away. If you’re on your own then we will find you a partner.

Come & join us , have some fun (and learn Bridge too!) For details please email : isleplaybridge@gmail.com

Isle Group of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Thursday March 3rd 2022 at 7.30pm Belton All Saints Centre Stocks Hill, Belton On Thursday March 3rd at 7.30pm the Isle Group of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust will hold their monthly meeting in Belton Church Hall. This is the rearranged talk from January and Simon Wellock, who is the reserve manager, will be telling us about the management work which has been carried out and the wildlife you may see on the reserve. It is a National Nature reserve and one of its specialities is the rare bittern, a bird of the reedbeds.

We meet in the spacious venue, Belton All Saints Centre (Church Hall) which is next to the Church on Stocks Hill off the High Street in Belton..

The committee will do everything they can to make sure we have an enjoyable and safe meeting. 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.

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.

Owston Ferry Society will be holding their AGM on Wed 9th March 7.30pm at Coronation Hall. New members welcome.

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Haxey Parish Council Newsletter – January 2022 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 Queens Platinum Jubilee Haxey Parish Council and St Nicholas Church are hoping to co-ordinate activities around the parish to celebrate the Jubilee weekend. Please let us know if you are planning anything in your group/street that you would like to include in the parish plan. Please contact the Clerk if you would like to join in with organising events.

Over 70’s Party 2022 HAXEY AND WESTWOODSIDE OVER 70’s PARTY will be held again this year at the beginning of June, after a long break due to covid. More information will follow.

Any residents that are now 70 and haven’t attended before, and would like to attend this year please contact - Jennie Eckhardt, 2 The Nooking, Haxey, DN9 2JQ - Telephone: 01427 752159 North and Northeast Lincs. Bulk Oil Buying Scheme, Cheaper Heating Oil Together Do you use oil to heat your home, place of work or as part of a Community Group?

Are you paying too high a price as a single user?

If YES, why not join the “NL & NEL BULK OIL BUYING SCHEME” The schemes aim is to reduce the cost of heating oil to residents of off-gas communities in North & Northeast Lincs. The scheme is open to all and to find out more and how to join. visit our website at https://www.hwrcc.org.uk/north-lincs-bulk-oil-buying-scheme/ or Contact Humber & Wolds Rural Action on Tel: 07918 147006 or Email: oil@hwrcc.org.uk

WORLD WAR 2 - HAXEY PARISH MILITARY AIR CRASHES 1.

The Parish Council has previously reported on its project to provide a Memorial to mark the fatal crashes of 3 World War 2 Halifax Bombers in the Parish whilst on training missions.

Whilst the pandemic has resulted in delays to the Project, work has continued and this article provides an update on progress and plans for the future.

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Two major incidents occurred in the Parish in 1944. In total, 21 aircrew fatalities were caused by both crashes; however, there were no casualties caused on the ground. a.

7 February 1944 – Halifax Mk 2 V9983 of 1662 Heavy Conversion Unit (HCU) – Lost control during evasive action to avoid a mid-air collision. Halifax V9983 from 1662 HCU was based at RAF Blyton (Gainsborough) and flown by a UK crew with a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) pilot. The aircraft lost control during evasive action to avoid a mid-air collision with another aircraft and crashed near the East Lound/Graizelound Rd Haxey. There were no survivors.

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7 March 1944 - Halifax Mk 5 EB184 of 1602 Heavy Conversion Unit (HCU) – based at RAF Sandtoft - Mid-Air Collision with HR 657 whilst on Night Flying/ Bombing Practice. Halifax EB184 from 1602 HCU was based at RAF Sandtoft and flown by a UK crew. The aircraft was involved in a bombing exercise over Misson Bombing Range and it is evident that it collided with HR 667 and crashed between Graizelound and Haxey. There were no survivors. c.

7 March 1944 - Halifax Mk 2 HR657of 1667 HCU based at RAF Blyton Mid-Air Collision with EB184 whilst on Night Flying/Bombing Practice. Halifax HR 657from 1667 HCU based at RAF Blyton and flown by a Polish Crew attached from 300 (Polish) Sqn. The aircraft was involved in a bombing exercise over Misson Bombing Range. During the flight, the aircraft collided with EB 184 over the Bombing Range and crashed near Graizelound. There were no survivors.

Handley Page Halifax B.III Bomber 3.

North Lindsey College Students have provided a design for the Memorial and it has now been fabricated out of special steel and will be completed by the end of March. After consultation with the Acting Haxey Townsman, the site for the Memorial has been confirmed as the Haxey Pinfold opposite the War Memorial at Burrells Corner.

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Over the coming weeks, a concrete plinth will be constructed in the Pinfold ready for the arrival and securing of the completed Memorial and the Parish Council is investigating the provision of electricity to both the Pinfold and the War Memorial. It is hoped to arrange a Dedication of the Memorial in the Summer, which will be attended by surviving relatives of the crew members and Service and civilian representatives from the various nations involved.

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Epworth Bowls Club Battle Green Epworth Spring is nearly upon us and Epworth Bowls Club is preparing for the new bowling season.

We are a small, friendly and active club, founded in the 1930's and our season starts from 1st May to 30th August. Annual membership is £30 and social membership is £20.

Our activities vary from league matches, internal competitions, visiting other clubs for friendly days out, have our own Gala Day and enjoy some very good Fun Days with our members. We also meet up socially every month during the winter.

Bowling is not just for the elderly and we would like to welcome and encourage new members to join us, male and female, all age groups (children from age 12 years).

Our roll-ups, which are run twice a week, have been well supported and we hope to do the same again this year in compliance with any COVID 19 rules and regulations which have been set out by Bowls England.

This is a good opportunity to learn a new sport, make new friends, to exercise according to your own ability and all at a very reasonable cost. Social membership is also available if you prefer. Why not come and have a go, you will be made very welcome with bowls and instructions initially provided.

Contact Liz or Sue who will be pleased to give you any further information you require.

Liz Seal

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News From Haxey Church of England Primary School I set the football team up at the start of the year for our Year 5 and 6 pupils.

So far we have 18 players that come to training, a mix of boys and girls.

I recently took 8 of them to a 6-a-side tournament hosted at Appleby Froddingham.

They managed to win enough group stage games to advance to the semi finals where we unfortunately lost.

They all had a great day and all thoroughly enjoyed it. They are very excited for our next game and hopefully we will have plenty to play after Easter.

I would like to say a massive thankyou to our school PTFA who raised the money and bought our fabulous football kit which was inspired by designs from the pupils in the team.

Mr Smythe

SENIOR CITIZENS GET HOME-DELIVERED LUNCH This year's lunch and entertainment for Misterton’s senior citizens, due to be held on Saturday 29 January, was cancelled as so few people had responded to say they'd like to attend. With few guests, it wouldn’t be conducive to a good atmosphere and disheartening for the entertainers playing to a tiny audience.

The lack of response may have been down to continuing uncertainty about Covid-19.

So those who did reply got a home delivery and 30 meals were delivered to those who had hoped to attend. Thanks to those who organised the lunch (pictured from left) Gill, Nikki, Liz, and Sharon. Thanks also to County and District Councillors, Tracey Taylor and Hazel Brand, who, with North Notts Lions, funded the lunch. And to Misterton butcher, Wayne Howe, who made the meat pies and some of the cakes. A delicious meal was had by all!

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At this time of year, your lawn may be struggling to rid itself of persistent moss. Moss thrives in damp and shaded areas; it’s commonly caused by thatch and soil compaction in addition to mowing your lawn too short. With this in mind, it’s important to remember that now is a good time of year for your lawn to benefit from Aeration and Scarification. This machine work is the most effective way to remove the main causes of moss, thatch, and compaction, leaving you with a much healthier lawn.

Of course, your lawn must also benefit from regular mowing and watering to reach its full potential.

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Lindum Court, Owston Ferry currently have the following vacancies in our small and friendly home supporting up to 24 residents

Care Assistant - days Housekeeper - part time All positions include some weekend working and will require an enhanced DBS (paid for by the company)

For an informal chat or to apply please contact Helen, the manager on:

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The Epworth and District Flower Club has continued to remain active as far as has been possible during the last 22 months. Members received flowers, a calendar and items for "do it yourself" workshops during the very difficult months. As the government's rules changed there were outdoor meetings and eventually in November, we held a delayed Diamond Birthday celebration at The Reindeer Inn, when 30 members were wonderfully entertained by Mark Entwhistle, a very capable national demonstrator from Cheshire. In December this was followed by a Christmas workshop meeting which was another enjoyable evening, adapted to the conditions ruling at the time and held in St Andrew's Church. The Club's year concluded with a very enjoyable meal in January at The Epworth Tap. The AGM is held in February and as membership numbers have risen considerably it has been necessary to find a new venue. St Andrew's Church has welcomed us and it is anticipated that the future meetings will be held there for this year. The Club will continue to meet on the second Monday of each month and we have a varied programme.

On Monday 14th March four members will produce a fixed price quantity of supermarket flowers and there will be four members who will each make an arrangement from these. The title is a Supermarket Challenge. An Easter workshop is planned for 11th April and a plant sale will be held.

If you wish to join you should find us welcoming and there is usually a chance of winning a lovely flower arrangement. Do join us on the second Monday of each month at St Andrew's Church, Epworth. We aim to begin at 7.30pm.

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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 Mr Gordon 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

Fri

Tae Kwan Do

Memorial Hal

5:45-6:45 pm

01302 311174

1st Wed

Haxey Woman's Institute (WI)

Memorial Hall

Sat

Owston Ferry Bowls Club

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

Thurs

Sunshine Yoga

Coronation Hall, Owston Ferry

Mon-Frid

Haxey pre school

Memorial Hall

Thurs

Happy Circle (over 60’s)

Thurs

6.00-8pm

07728 421851

Westwoodside Village Hall

6.00-7.30 pm

01427 239134

Westwoodside Village Hall

7.00-9.00 pm 7pm

Vivien M'ltwamari

01427 239134 01427 872223

01427 728349

01427 753856 2.00-4.00pm

01427 728349

7:00 - 8:30 pm

01427 873730

8.00-6.00pm

01427 753162

Haxey Memorial Hall

2:00—4:00 pm

01427 752636

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

Bookings of Westwoodside Village Hall

Vivien M’Itwamwari

01427 753856

Bookings of West Butterwick Village Hall

Beryl Ash

01724 783125

of Westwoodside 01652 618306 Deb Hotson www.westwoodsidepfa.co.uk 26 Bookings Please mention “The Arrow” when responding to advertisements The Old Smithy, Owston FerryPavilion is open Sundays and Bank Holidays May-Sept 2pm-5pm Contact 01427 728325

Chapmans Sheds, Garages & Fencing Tel: 07850 876904 Based in the Isle of Axholme

82 Godnow Rd Crowle DN174EE

Fits Alarms

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Westwoodside Academy News The beginning of Spring Term has been a busy time at Westwoodside Academy.

Greek Day- Year 6 The children from Year 6 had a fantastic day with Catherine from History to Life; exploring the history and culture of the Ancient Greeks.

Through the handling (and wearing!) of resources; deciphering of the Greek alphabet; art activities and playing Greek strategy games they were able to get a taste of life in Ancient Greece.

Every one had a great day and the Greek way of living really came to life.

Chinese New Year Throughout our school, each class has taken part in a number of activities to celebrate Chinese New Year. Nursery and Reception children had the opportunity to taste various Chinese foods and learn how to practice Chinese lettering. In KS1 pupils made concertina Chinese dragons and took home red envelopes filled with chocolatey treats.

Meanwhile, in KS2 pupils produced some spectacular tiger art using symmetry painting to bring their art to life. Chopstick challenges were also taking place whilst other pupils were busy reading fortunes from their very own fortune dragons. We were also lucky enough to watch a presentation which included some great fun facts, given by one of our pupils.

Forest Schools In Nursery we had lots of fun during our Forest School session. The children spotted some dinosaur footprints and followed them through the woods on a dinosaur hunt. Whilst searching through the trees, logs and ivy, they found some dinosaurs, bones To advertise please call 01302 532676 and even........poo! They absolutely loved it.

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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

01302 532676

Business/Finance/Accountants Hurstons Accountants & Bus. Advisors

01482 444466 0800 099951

01427 873737

Health/Fitness /Swimming Aquafit - Misterton School

Care in the Community Age Concern

£30 + VAT for 12 months Contact Carolyn

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

SSAFA Forces Help www.ssafa,org.uk

, 01476 569764

Trade/Craftsmen

NSPCC

0808 80050000

Brooks HOMECARE Replacement Window and Doors 07973 142963 01427 875314

RSPCA

0300 1234999

NHS Direct

111

Transco Emergency Gas

0800 111999

Community 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

Axholme Pest Control

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

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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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Home and Garden

Crime Stoppers

Epworth & Isle of Axholme Rotary Club

JMB Developments (for all your plastering jobs) 07785 735984

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