Haxeymay2014

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May 2014 Police News Page 12 Win tickets to see Status Quo at Doncaster Races Page 23 Haxey Parish Council Newsletter Page 28 NEW Pizza take-away Open in Westwoodside Pages 30/31 Misterton Music Festival Pages 40 Epworth Music Day Page 45 and much much

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Editors Letter‌ Lots going on in the Isle this Summer! Have you a local event to promote? If you have please get in touch and

let everyone know about it!

This month we have a competition courtesy of Doncaster Races, to win tickets for the Races followed by live entertainment-Status Quo. Keep an eye open for competitions in June and July issues for Kaiser Chiefs and James Blunt too. We have a new festival in Misterton on June 21st, looks a great event. All profits will be donated to Air Ambulance and local organisations.

Early bird tickets are on sale now.

Also in June is the Epworth Music Day. What ever you choose to do enjoy and support your local events right on your doorstep.

The deadline for the June issue is Wednesday 14th May.

Enjoy the read

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News, News, News, News, News, News, News...

St. Martin's Church, Owston Ferry The times of the services on 4th,11th, 18th and 25th May - services will be held at 9.15am on each date for Sung Eucharist, except the 18th May which will be a morning service. Ascension Day, 29th May there will be a service at 7pm on that evening.

Owston Ferry WI We will be meeting on Wednesday 21st May at 7.30pm in Coronation Hall to hear Loretta Rivett give an amusing talk about the Lincolnshire dialect.

Visitors are very welcome and non members pay £3.00. Refreshments will be served.

The Owston Ferry Society will be holding a Social Evening on Wed 14th May; 7.30pm at the Coronation Hall. Entrance fee £1. There will be refreshments, entertainment and old photographs.

Non members welcome.

The Owston Ferry Smithy Museum & Heritage Centre (DN9 1RE) opens on Sunday 4th May. We are open 2pm - 5pm Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays until end September.

Adults £3, children 50p. We have a new exhibition for the 2014 season; on loan from Normanby Hall Farming Museum; about the traditional art of clogmaking; and hope to have a clog-dancing demonstration on 4th May. For Group visits outside these times, or more information please phone 01427 728325.

Owston Ferry Coronation Hall currently has a vacancy for a position of a trustee. Interested?

Please contact Mervyn Storrs chairman to the trustees @ 07768684277 or email mervynstorrs@gmail.com Westwoodside Tiny Tots playgroup would like to say a huge thank you to the Isle of Axholme Lions charity for coming to their rescue.

The Lions agreed to generously donate new storage facilities to store the children’s toys replacing the old dilapidated shed that had caused problems due to a badly leaking roof. Parents and Toddlers meet up every Wednesday at the Westwoodside Village hall which provides a fun & friendly environment for toddlers to play, with the new improved facilities the children get the benefit of a wider variety of toys to play with due to easier access & storage which is a great result....

Vivienne W'ltwamari was re-elected at the Annual meeting of Haxey Womens Institue.

Susan Bowman -secretary and Fay Husler Treasurer. Membership is 30 and we would welcome anyone to our meetings and give us a try. The W.I. movement is celebrating 100 years of the movement with a Baton celebration.. The baton is moving all around the country giving everyone the opportunity to see it. Haxey the hosts are inviting Epworth, Crowle, Eastoft and Owston Ferry , High Levels and Thorne. Entertainment provided by the Lys St. Georges Folk Band..Messingham will be receiving the baton from us. This takes place on Friday, 23rd May in Westwoodside Village Hall.

Meetings are held the 1st Wednesday of each month in Haxey Memorial Hall, High Street, Haxey -7.30pm . A new programme for the year is now available. Contact 01427753062

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Haxey Parish Open Gardens Sunday 8th June 2014 2pm-6pm 5 gardens and the Westwoodside Allotments will be open. Programme £4. Refreshments/WC available from Haxey Methodist Church Hall Interested in opening your garden to the public?

Contact Susan Bowman 01427 753062

The May meeting of West Butterwick and District Gardening Club takes place on Monday 12th May at West Butterwick Village Hall at 7.30pm. The speaker is Tony Featherstone with ‘Gardening seasons....Tasks to do during the year’. This is the second Monday in the month due to May Day. Members £1, non members £2. Everyone is welcome - all ages and all levels of gardeners.

The June meeting will be held on Monday 2nd June and is a talk by Janette Merilion entitled ‘Gardening on Walls and Fences

CHARITY LUNCH Wednesday 14th May 2014 In Aid Of

LINDSEY LODGE HOSPICE To be held at

ASHBY DECOY GOLF CLUB 3 Course Lunch + Tea/Coffee £22 per head Time 12.00 for 12.30pm Choice of Starter, Main Course and Dessert Vegetarian option by request

For Menu and Booking Form Contact

Peggy 07960929274 Louise 01724710664 Mary 01724 710721

All meals must be booked and paid for in advance.

£5.00 from every meal is donated to Lindsey Lodge Hospice.

WESTWOODSIDE C of E SCHOOL PTA AND LINCS FASHION TUESDAY 3RD JUNE AT 7.30 Invite you to a CHAINSTORE CLOTHING CLEARANCE SALE & FASHION SHOW EXTRAVAGANZA TICKET PRICE £2.50 Bargain clothes for all seasons Clothes range from smart to casual Prices range from £1.99 – £29.99 Ages range from 16 – 60+ / Sizes range from 8 – 24

ALL GARMENTS PERFECT …NO SECONDS MANY BRAND NAMES ALL AT BARGAIN PRICES

The PTA invites you to a Ladies Fashion Show which includes brand names such as Next, M & S, Cotton Traders and The White Stuff.

Tea and coffee will be provided, but feel free to bring your own wine Tickets available on the night and at Westwoodside Post Office

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THE EPWORTH COOKBOOK REVISITED .

Devised & written by Anthony Catherall

This month and every month we feature a unique recipe from The Epworth Cookbook 1982.

NO 5. LEMON LINDSEY TOKEN Page 18 1/4 lb butter 1/4 lb plain flour 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice Rind & juice of a lemon

1/4 lb sugar 1/4 lb ground almonds 1 egg yolk

METHOD Mix dry ingredients, rub in butter, add egg & lemon. Roll out and bake in a moderate oven in a sandwich tin, until golden brown for about 30 minutes.

Created by Mrs Monica Hind, 'Cotswold', 54 Burnham Road, Epworth.

Cooked in 2013, by Mary Allen of Epworth W.I. Mary says, "quick and easy to make, good zesty flavour.

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Limited spaces available for Adult Classes, please ring for details

Saturdays & Thursdays @ Westwoodside Village Hall Classes for ages 2½ to Adults

New Rosettes Class for ages 2 1/2 - 5years 9.00-9.45am Contact Miss J. Marston F.I.D.T.A on

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Isle Group of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust News Our next indoor meeting is to be held at The Stephen Jones Hall, Low Street, Haxey On: May 1st 2014 A talk and slide show on “Bats of the British Isles”.

Our guest speaker is Julie Ellison.

This this talk be followed by a Bat and Moth evening at Epworth Turbary on June 5th, Julie will demonstrate how bats are identified using sonic bat detectors. The Isle moth group will also set up special light traps on the reserve to attract and identify a wide variety of moths.

Meet at the reserve main gate at 9pm.

We look forward to welcoming all our members and new visitors.

Don’t forget that a good range of competitively priced bird food is always on sale at our indoor meetings or at Chris and Geoff Trinder’s house in Belton.

For further information please contact Chris Trinder 01427 872051.

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We sell home made Fishcakes & top class Meat Pies & Burgers

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Having just surpassed their 1st year of trading, Westwoodside`s newly established Fish & Chip take-away “The Chip Inn” has parted with the customary menu to incorporate within its premises a unique new Pizza take-away counter service. Manager Karen Jarvis is delighted with the new concept, “the pizza`s will be cooked and served from an additional service counter, this will compliment our current traditional menu on offer. So whether you fancy fish and chips, chicken, pie & peas, baked potato, burger and chips or pizza we now have them all at our one stop take-away” The pizza take-away known as “Stone Willys will be open at lunchtimes cooking new hot pizza wraps, which are ideal for people on the go and will be available every lunchtime from Monday to Saturday as will the pizza takeaway counter every evening from Monday to Saturday.

Stone Willy’s is more than just Pizza!

Stone Willy’s Pizza is an American Pizza company that has now got over 100 locations in the UK. If you like your pizzas fully loaded then you’re in for a seriously cheesy treat Hotter, faster, fresher and tastier.

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All eyes were on the stage as performers entertained a sold out audience in school at our annual 'Haxey's Got Talent' on 20th March. 22 acts in total took to the stage including singers, groups, comedians, magicians and dancers to name a few.

The opening act were 'The Notelets' who covered the popular Oasis track 'Wonderwall' during which they paid homage to the music video complete with Noel Galleghar-esq glasses! Second up were Illyana Player, Honor Argall and Amy Joy who performed their self choreographed dance to Call me Maybe'. It was then the turn of Isaac Baguma, Harry Reddish and Zander Argall who performed their comedy sketch inspired by what they'd seen on TV. Brave Charlotte Smith of year 3 performed alone by singing 'Let it Go' from the recent Disney smash 'Frozen'. She sang beautifully and was certainly dressed the part. Next came musicians Ella Hill and Emily Glew on flute, performing 'My Grandfather's Clock'. Max Jackson performed 'Parisian Walkways' on his electric guitar, followed by dancers Emily Berry and Corin Player who performed to Drive my Car' by The Beatles. Soloist Katy Orton sang Make It Shine' from TV's 'Victorious'. Singing duo Martha Bruce and Ruby Lewin sang 'Colours of the Rainbow', before and amazing display of magic by Jack Macleod, with the obligatory assistance for a member of the audience. Rounding off the first half was ukulele playing Emily Young performing 'Wanna be Like You' from The Jungle Book, even donning a bear onesie to complete her act!

After a short break which saw the drawing of the raffle and the opportunity to buy a choc ice, the second half acts took to the stage.

Dancers from Miss Alex's Dance Group had the audience clapping along to Step's popular track '5,6,7,8', followed by Magic Leo and another amazing display of trickery, or was in magic? Next was Abigail Wilkinson and Sophie Reddish singing not only one but a medley of popular songs. Abigail Moorhouse gave a beautiful rendition of 'Minuet' on her clarinet. Chloe Walker danced to 'Ring Ring', followed by Sam (Heywood) and Ed (Chatwin) with their self titled act Salmonhead' and their comedy sketch which was very entertaining. Chloe Steele performed on her flute, followed by Neve Clarke and Abby Smith who danced to 'Wannabe' complete with Spice Girls' inspired outfits. The penny whistle came next played by Maisie Thompson, with Holly Howard then singing 'Til I Hear You Sing' from 'Love Never Dies'.

The final act had everyone in stitches as The Three Morphateers who sang, rapped and danced 'Radioactive' in their full body stockinged outfits.

All the acts put lots of hard work into their performances, which was obvious in the display of their talents. Thanks to all who took part, it is more than fair to say that all the acts had stacks of talent! Thanks also to the wonderful teachers, Mrs Mancey, Mrs McKay, Mrs Brown and especially Miss Collins who compared the evening, and lastly to all who supported it. With ticket sales and raffle takings the total amount raised is still to be confirmed however is believed to be in excess of £400. This invaluable amount will do wonders for the school and pupils.

Further to this, the PTFA held a chocolate themed Easter Bingo in the last week of term and an amazing £86 was raised. Again, masses of thanks to all who supported this, and we hope you enjoyed it!

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First Responder Team Celebrates Ten Years Serving The Community

The “Five Villages First Responder” team who are based in Misterton celebrated their 10th Birthday on Saturday (29th March) and saw a huge turn out from the local community to an event held to mark the occasion.

The celebration event was held to thank local individuals, organisations and businesses for their support over the last ten years, and offered complimentary cake and refreshments to all who attended.

“We have received massive support since the team launched in 2004 and the event was our way of saying thank you back to all those involved. The public turned out on mass to the event on Saturday and it was a real success” said Martyn Johnson, who is the coordinator of the First Responder unit. “People who have organised fund raising events in the past came along. Several patients that we have been called out to over the years also attended; seeing them and hearing their stories and words of praise for the care given to them by the team was very satisfying for everyone involved. Praise and a very big thanks also goes to all the dedicated volunteers who have given up hundreds of hours each year as part of their role as Community Responders.”

The group also showed life saving techniques to the public including how to perform hands only CPR, as well as displays of Community First Responder (CFR) equipment and information. A special cake in the shape of an automated defibrillator was cut as part of the celebration.

The CFR team work alongside East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) in the local villages and since they launched have attended over 1,675 call outs. Because of their location within the local community they are called to potentially life threatening emergencies and can give care to patients until the arrival of the ambulance.

Mick Barnett-Connolly (Head of EMAS Community Response) said: “The Five Villages First Responder team does a remarkable job. They give up their time to be on call to help save more lives in the community. We at EMAS would like to say congratulations on a fantastic achievement for the scheme and the people it has served in the local communities during the last ten years.”

The team covers the villages of Misterton, Beckingham, Walkeringham, Gringley on the Hill, West Stockwith and surrounding areas. A further CFR unit which is part of the same group has just launched to cover Mattersey, Clayworth and Everton, with more potential volunteers required in all of these villages.

For further information about the Community First Responder group please visit the website at www.fvfr.co.uk or email contact@fvfr.co.uk.

CHILDREN RAISE FUNDS FOR AFRICA Children of Year 4 at Misterton Primary School held a fund-raising event to support the Underprivileged Children’s Centre (UCC) in Ghana. The sum of £160 was raised at a cake sale – and pictured are some of the children with their delicious home-made cakes.

UCC is in one of the poorest inner city areas of Accra, Ghana, where all education must be paid for.

This is often too expensive for some families and many children never go to school or have a basic education. UCC is run by volunteers. The facilities are far from ideal: children sit on cramped benches 34 Please mention “The Arrow” when responding to advertisements with wobbly tables, but UCC does provide basic education to those who would otherwise not have an education.

This very handsome fellow is Jack, a three year old Lurcher Cross. Jack is a really friendly boy who loves company and is very well behaved in the house. He needs an active home with long walks and a secure garden is required. He is fine with other dogs, and would be ok in a home with older dog-aware children. Jack is neutered, fully vaccinated and micro-chipped. If you are interested in meeting this smashing boy, please give us a call on 01427 728705.

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In this article I look at how you can control some of the summer pests and diseases on your trees.

If you have carried out your pruning to allow good air circulation and light penetration into the tree, the free air movement will help to keep diseases to a low level. Similarly, the removal and burning of dead and diseased material is important in reducing pest and disease levels. This should be done as frequently as possible.

You might set up a habitat in your garden which attracts and provides a refuge for beneficial insects and birds that feed on pests.

Using insecticides or fungicides should probably only be used to control insects or diseases which get out of hand. Using them annually does not encourage the tree to develop and maintain its own immune system.

Codling moth This can be a significant pest and I suffer from codling moth on a number of my apples. The adult moths lay their eggs on developing frigates and on foliage. The lava borrows down to the core of the fruit, leaving a red – ringed entry hole in the side of the fruit or near the eye. On cutting open an affected fruit, the small pinkish larva may be seen. After about 4 weeks, fully grown larvae vacate the fruit which may or may not drop to the ground.

Try to reduce the number of suitable overwintering sites of the larvae by removing any loose bark and other damage to the tree or nearby. In the middle of May you can put up pheromone traps in the trees.

You can buy these at garden centres. I use one about every 12 feet. The sticky surface traps moths.

You remove the traps at the end of the season. I have found them useful but not the complete answer.

A Helping Hand House Clearance

Powdery mildew You can see shoots infected with mildew since they carry very small and narrow leaves covered with grey white matter. Flowers may be small and fail to open. New affected shoots appear pale grey in colour. Any fruit that grows may not be badly affected.

You should prune out any infected growth before the trees come into leaf and either burn or remove them is from site.

In the next article I will look at some more pests and diseases.

The Apple of Your Isle is a local organisation which encourages the growth and use of apples and pears.

If you would like more information about our activities or would like to talk about your trees and fruit, please contact Peter Barnard on 01427 873937.

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The Trentside Federation – School News from St Martin’s and West Butterwick Church of England Primary Schools As we all enjoyed getting ready for Easter at the end of the Spring Term, remembering the Easter Story and rejoicing at our Easter Services held at both schools thinking about Jesus’ resurrection. St Mary’s was filled with some beautiful singing, with one piece led by Mrs Elliott (Class 2 teacher) who has a beautiful singing voice. St Martin’s youngest pupils also had an opportunity Honor with Mr to meet an unusual creature that is connected to the Easter Story Grumpy who – a cockerel that crowed three times. Our Reception children at she has raised Owston Ferry received a surprise visit from ‘Mr Grumpy’ who since he was a belongs to Honor in Class 1. The whole class enjoyed this chick experience and had many questions during the session that was led by Honor’s mum.

‘Mr Grumpy’ tucked into his favourite corn feed, amusing the children with his messy eating habits!

Honor’s mum explained that all roosters have a ‘comb’. The children also learned that the red skin hanging below Mr Grumpy’s head is called a ‘wattle’ and this helps him to keep cool.

Honor has looked after Mr Grumpy since he was a chick. Honor told the class “When he was born he was really grumpy, but I just cuddled him and looked after him - now he isn’t grumpy at all!”

Class 1 at St Martin’s also had another special visitor - a policeman. This visit was linked in to the Reception pupils reading the different stories from the Usborne children’s book “Jobs People Do” which includes a wide variety of different professions.

This book provided a fun starting point to learn about different occupations and what people wear to do them. When it was time to change the role play area in our Early Years Setting at St Ben who is Martin’s there was a huge vote for a police station and jail! Luckily enjoying being a there was just enough baking foil left over from the previous role policeman play area (a rocket) to make some sturdy looking iron railings to keep those robbers behind bars! The children have really enjoyed some first-hand experiential learning this term and are now enjoying acting out some of what they have learned.

Class 2 at West Butterwick has had a busy term. It all started off with a big question ‘Is There Anybody Out There?’. In response to this question the pupils engaged in working with a local artist Martin Maywood, producing some ‘space pictures’ and learning about and trying out some of Martin’s experimental and unique techniques! In Design Technology, the children enjoyed designing and making their own aliens, some of which were edible! The end of term was a cause for celebration as a team of pupils from West Butterwick participated in the Scunthorpe ‘Wake Up and Shake Up Festival’. All were proud of being awarded a commendation for their performance at the Baths Hall in Scunthorpe.

Well done!

We are now looking forward to the start of the Summer Term, especially since we have planted some new crops in our large planters. We shall keep you updated on how these are coming along over the coming months. We hope that, once again, we may enjoy some delicious home made soup with our home-grown vegetables!

Josephine Buckle, Headteacher, The Trentside Federation (St Martin’s and West Butterwick C of E Primary Schools) www.trentsidefederation.co.uk

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WESTWOODSIDE CARS WATCH OUT BELOW Drivers tend to ignore all but the most basic of road signs. A red light will still (thankfully) get most drivers to stop, most of the time. But a junction marking stating “STOP” in large capital letters is often ignored; at best it will be treated as a “give way” and then only by the locals who know the dangers well, but still opt to downgrade the risk in order to save a moment or two.

This may be because we all suffer from “signage overload”: there are so many instructions, official and unofficial, and so many direction signs and road signs competing for our attention that we already have our head full of information coming at us at eye level. That makes it easier to miss the ones painted on the tarmac beneath us.

Road users often seem totally unaware of the relevance of road markings, even when they see them.

But as a rule of thumb, the more paint there is on the road surface, the more potential danger there is. Nobody has chosen to go to the time and expense (not to mention the considerable risk) of putting paint on the road without a reason.

Sadly even experienced motorists seem to be ignorant of the markings. I was recently told that a double white line down the middle of the carriageway was there to “stop us turning right across it.”

This is worrying, because those particular markings are there for quite a different purpose: to prevent vehicles crossing onto the other carriageway at that point.

Some cross-hatchings are no-go areas (those that have a surrounding solid white line). You should not use these areas unless it is a serious emergency or you are directed there by a police officer.

As well as the official marking on the road surface, there are the unofficial ones that can also serve to remind the observant driver of potential danger.

The classic these days is the long, snaking skid mark.

That means some unfortunate has had a crash, or a near miss, or certainly taken drastic action for some reason.

When you see these, ask your self what might have happened, and see if there is anything you can do to prevent getting into the same situation.

Safe Driving Paul Tuke. Senior Training Observer.

Doncaster Advanced Motorists.

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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

Contact 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

Fri

Tae kwan Do

Westwoodside Village Hall

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

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

Thurs

2.00-4.00 pm 01427 752524 5.00-7.00pm 01302 311174

01302 311174 01427 753062

7:30-930 pm 2.00-4.00pm

01427 728590

7:00 - 8:30 pm

01427 873730

Memorial Hall

9:15-3:15 pm

01427 753162

Happy Circle (over 60’s)

Memorial Hall

2:00—4:00 pm

01427 752636

Thurs

Bambi—Playgroup 1—3 years

Memorial Hall

9:30-11:00 am

01427 754830

Thurs

Boxercise

Haxey Church Hall

7:00—8:00 pm

01427 753269

3rd Thurs Ferry Folk Group

Crooked Billet, Owston Ferry

Thurs

Aquafit

Misterton School Pool.

8pm start

01427 728643

6.45-7.45pm

Thurs

Kick Boxing

01427 754772

Memorial Hall

6:00 - 8:00pm

Fri

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 728781

Fri

Musical Monkeys 0—5 years

Memorial Hall

10:3012:noon

01427 753787

3:00 10:00pm

01427 873532

Fri

Ballroom Dancing Classes

Memorial Hall

Fri

Nordic Walking

Epworth Garden Centre

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 01427 875016 01909 480087

10.00-noon 01724 297280

Thurs

Musical Movement - Baby Group

Epworth Thurlow Pre School

10:00 - 11:00 am

Sat

Slate House Market & Carboot

Nr Messingham, Scunthorpe

1pm start

The Stephen Jones Community Hall - Pam Layton (Bookings)

01427 752783

Bookings of the Memorial Hall

Tara Salisbury Email: haxeymemorialhall@hotmail.co.uk

0744 3493 059

Bookings of Westwoodside Village Hall

Vivien M’Itwamwari

01427 753856

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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

£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

Quality Lifestyles Personal Training Consultancy Paul Seaman ACSM HFI 01427 753591 / 07714 318958

Funeral Directors Fields Funeral Service, Westwoodside

01427 874424

R Butoid Funeral Service , Misterton & Dist

01427 890317

Local Taxis

Community Crime Stoppers

0800 555 111

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

Carers Support Centre

01652 650585

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

Isle of Axholme Lions

01427 752139

Trade/Craftsmen

Isle of Axholme Osteoporosis Support Link—Anne Broster

01427 875752 Brooks Homecare Improvements 01427 875314 /07973142963

Education and General

Chris Yeardley Roofing services 01427 754197 / 07974 140344

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

Willows Dental Practice—Belton

01427 872106

Leisure

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

01427 874324 07711 254113

Martin Johnson Plumbing & Heating Repairs The Friendly Gardener Affordable Garden Maintenance

01427 873845

Home and Garden Axholme Pest Control

01427 873608 / 0776 6747245 01427 874831

Entertainment/Children’s Care All Aboard Children’s Club -Westwoodside

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01302 845978 07817 300662 01302 352087 0790 3018 885

Fountain Court florist

Epworth Leisure Centre

7866 859963 01724 798877

01427 753676

Computer Services

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Haxey Cricket Club

01427 752394

www.ittogo.co.uk

07719 660777

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