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Misterton Owston Ferry Wroot Low Burnham East Lound Graizelound 3800 copies

October 2023

Issue Issue 190174

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Welcome to the October issue of

Haxey & Westwoodside Arrow September as come and gone so quickly and we are now in to October, and YES my favorite time of year!

A month of pumpkins and all things spice which means it can only be Halloween! There are 2 events in the Arrow this month advertising their Halloween events, so stay local and please give them some support!

I would like to congratulate a very special person on his new business venture, SMW Fitness and Training. I am sure most of you on the Isle know Mr Watson, I for one know him from the primary school days of my son who is now 16! We wish him all the best in his new venture, and I am 100 percent sure Mr Watson will do very well. As one profession loses a much admired school teacher, another profession is just waiting round the corner. Check his website out and lets get training: www.smwfitnessandhealth.co.uk The November issue deadline for adverts and content is Wednesday 11th October.

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Community News Owston Ferry Heritage Society invites you to a slide show talk "Riverside" by Aubrey Lindley. Wed 11th Oct, 7.30pm in the Coronation Hall. £3 admittance includes refreshments. Non members welcome.

Owston Ferry Heritage Society will be hosting a Coffee Morning Thurs 26th Oct 10am Coronation Hall. Usual stalls, coffee & cake. £3 entry; a fundraiser to help support The Smithy Museum, Everyone welcome.

Haxey & Westwoodside Heritage Society's next meeting will take place on the 12th October at 7.30pm in Westwoodside Village Hall. Robert Fish is making a return visit with an illustrated talk "A Journey along the Rivers of Axholme". All welcome to come along, £3 including refreshments.

EPWORTH & DISTRICT WI TUESDAY 10 OCTOBER 2023 EPWORTH IMPERIAL HALL (small hall) 7:30pm A BRIEF HISTORY OF KNICKERS BY JANET STAIN Janet is an historian on Victorian costumes and underwear. She will take us through the various stages of knickers from the 1500's to present day and will bring a display of appropriate fashions through the ages.

This will give us an excellent insight into the subject of knickers, amusingly delivered by Janet.

The WI welcomes visitors at £4 per person, Members free. Refreshments will be available and a raffle will take place.

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Haxey Community Panto are busy rehearsing for their 2023 production, Red Riding Hood. Tickets are available from Mowbrays Cafe, Haxey (£7-adult/£5 children under 10) - performance dates - Friday, 8th December (7pm), Saturday 9th December (2pm and 7pm) and Sunday, 10th December (2pm).

DONCASTER CANCER DETECTION TRUST We would like to thank everyone who supported us during the summer at two events where we had a stall. At Bentley Gala on 16th July we made £92.36. On 19th August at Auckley Show we made £233.50.

As we seem to be heading towards the year end at an increasing pace (!) we have some dates for your diary. Our annual Memory Tree will take place once again in the Frenchgate Centre. It will start on Monday, 27th November and finish on Saturday, 9th December 2023, excluding Sunday, 3rd December.

Doncaster Wheatsheaf Singers will be holding their annual Charity Christmas Concert at Doncaster Minster on Saturday, 16th December from 7.00-9.30pm. We will give you further details about both events in the November magazine.

If you need to get in touch with us our contact details are: 22 Wood Street, Doncaster DN1 3LW (entrance by the side of Kerry Gough Florists), first floor (lift available), Room 111.

Tel. 01302 325029. Email: info@dcdt.co.uk.

Website: dcdt.co.uk. As the office is not fully manned it is best to Email or telephone in advance if you are thinking of coming to see us.

Thank you very much to everyone who supports us, whether through donations, volunteering or helping us in various other ways. We are so very grateful.

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Crowle & Ealand Heritage Society Thursday 12th October 19:30 in Crowle Market Hall King's Own Yorkshire Light Regiment - Major (rtd) D Wroe MBE DL David Wroe, a Crowle Resident for the last 13 years will talk about the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, briefly summarising its early history, from the Peninsula war to WW1, and those men from this area who gave their lives during WW1. He will also talk about the future of the Regiment in its current form and name.

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Isle Group of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Woodall Spa Airfield Nature Reserve by Kevin James Thursday October 5th at 7.30pm On Thursday October 5th we will be having an illustrated talk on the Woodall Spa Airfield nature reserve.

This was the airfield that the Dam Busters flew from and later it was developed as a sand and gravel quarry. Now, as a nature reserve, it is becoming a haven for a variety of wildlife and the main path for visitors is the old runway. Kevin James, the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust warden responsible for its development, will explain what is being done on this reserve.

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. 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 Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust can be found on their web site.

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South Axholme Academy GCSE Results 2023 – Congratulations on your amazing results!

South Axholme Academy continues its tradition as high performing secondary school with another year of amazing GCSE results. 85% of students receiving a grade 4 or above in English and 78% receiving a grade 4 or above in Mathematics. The indicative Progress 8 figures for this year continue to show South Axholme Academy remains as one of the top performing schools within the region. Scott Barlow, Principal said "The class of 2023 should be proud of their amazing achievements. They have worked incredibly hard and deserve their brilliant results. I would like to thank all of the parents and carers for their unwavering support and wish the students the very best in the next stage of their educational journey."

Stuart Wilks, Chair of Governors stated that "The GCSE results are amazing this year and I would like to congratulate all of the students on their hard work and dedication. A true reflection of the student's commitment" Paul Barratt, Chair of Isle Education Trust, commented "South Axholme Academy continues to provide a high quality education for all its students and the results reflect the continued hard work from all those involved within the academy. I would like to thank the teaching staff and leadership teams for their relentless efforts in supporting and nurturing our young people. The results received again show South Axholme Academy to be one of the top performing schools within the Yorkshire and Humber area."

Some amazing individual performances include Emily Collins who achieved 7 grade 9's most notably in Biology, Chemistry, English Language, English Literature, Food, Geography and Mathematics. She also achieved 2 grade 8's in Physics and Spanish. McKenna Wilkinson who achieved 5 grade 9's most notably Biology, English Language, English Literature, Mathematics and Physics with three grade 8's in Chemistry, Geography and PE. Finally, Daniel Holt who achieved 3 grade 9's including Business Studies, Mathematics and Physics with 5 grade 8's in Biology, Chemistry, English Language, English Literature and History. Congratulations to all our students and we wish them the very best in their future.

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Congratulations to the class of 2023! We are delighted that our Year 13 students have received amazing results this year. Their hard work and dedication has been recognised with some stunning A Level and vocational results! A particular well done to Lewis Higgins who achieved 2 A's in Further Mathematics and Physics and an A* grade in Mathematics.

It was fantastic to see our students this morning and we wish them well at University or as they move into employment.

Mr Barlow Principal South Axholme Academy

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1st Isle of Axholme BP Scouts Summer in scouts looks much more outdoors than the rest of the year. As we prepare for our big, combined section camp (beavers, cubs, scouts and senior scouts) and Duke of Edinburgh assessed Expeditions, we spend much more time outside. Camp preparation involves making sure everyone has the skills needed to enjoy the camp. The older scouts get ready to run games and fun sessions for the younger ones, the younger ones get ready for first camps learning tent and packing skills. More to follow after camp (July 14-16th).

June also saw our annual Cublympics – we took to the field to compete in a range of sports day type activities but with a twist. Competition and sportsmanship at its best. Lots of fun! Due to a number of cubs moving up to scouts, there will be spaces opening up in cubs from September if your 8-11 year old would like to join. Contact Matthieu for more information.

The scouts have been revelling in the warmer weather, completing their kayak badge. We have joined Green Star Canoe club for training on a Monday evening in glorious sunshine (so warm, we have not needed wetsuits), to work towards our BCU 1* qualification equivalent. It involves safely getting into/ out of kayaks, paddle skills including a longer journey, and capsize drill.

Our Duke of Edinburgh group continue to train for their Bronze Award, preparations are well underway for their 2 day expedition in July. Menus have been chosen and stoves prepared, tents and rucksacks packed (everything they need for 2 days in the wilderness) and weighed to make sure it evenly distributed across the group. Campsites booked and maps annotated and routecards written.

We have recently been trying to raise our profile in the community as there are many young people who do not know what scouts is like and would be interested in joining. We have done an assembly in a local primary school, and community litter picking. On the weekend of July 1st our scout troop also had a presence at both Haxey Summer Feast and Misterton Gala.

Sections all meet at the Westwoodside Village Hall: (Cubs, Scouts and Senior Scouts) all meet on Monday evenings 6pm (Cubs), and 7pm (Scouts), and Beavers (tbc) probably on a Tuesday evening at 6pm (from September).

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Community News

Misterton Bowls Club win MIllenium Cup Competition

The village Bowls club have won the Gainsborough and District Millenium Cup Final.

After having overcoming near neighbours Beckingham in the semi final the team went on to defeat Gainsborough club ‘Marshalls’ at Owston Ferry on the 20th of August.

Team on the night Back row L-R Albert Lote, Doug Young, John Hunt, Dave Seymour, Tom Allen Front row L-R Freda Allsopp, Hazel Duffner, Denise Morgan (capt) Danny Ferry.

Away on holiday but playing in previous rounds were Pete Collins and Mark North

What a fantastic family fun day we had at our ‘Seeds of Change’ event at Wesley Memorial Church Epworth in August. It was wonderful to share it with so many people of all ages from our community.

We explored the theme of God’s wonderful creation and what we can do to protect it, through eco themed crafts, art activities, gardening, Bible stories performed by the ‘Open the Book’ team and parachute games. A lovely buffet lunch was provided for everyone.

We were blessed with perfect weather, allowing us to have activities in the church gardens as well as in the church building.

It was a very practical day with lots to see and do. Hopefully the people who attended will keep the importance of the key message which was to change actions to greener, cleaner and more sustainable lifestyles for the sake of our planet and its future.

The team who planned and organised this successful day are already looking at the feedback forms and reflecting with the intention of doing a future event that we will endeavour to inform The Arrow of so… watch this space!

A Teddy Bears’ Picnic was the third event at Misterton Library this summer. The aim of the events, linked to the national Summer Reading Challenge, was to encourage children, young people, and families to enjoy visiting the Library and reading books.

There was a selection of games and activities for children (pictured) and families.

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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

07766 806530

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.

6.45-7.45pm

01427 754772

Thurs

Haxey and Westwoodside Bowls club The Bowling Green, Haxey Playing Fields

6pm start

07972 493750

Thurs

Exercise Class

Memorial Hall

6:00 - 8:00pm

01427 875051

Fri

Preschool—Playgroup 2.5—5 years

Memorial Hall

9:15-3:15 pm

01427 754330

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

6.00-8pm

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

6.15pm 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

Beryl Ash

01724 783125

Mervyn Storrs Email: mervyn-storrs@gmail.com

01427 728373

Deb Hotson

01652 618306

Bookings of West Butterwick Village Hall Bookings of Coronation Hall, Owston Ferry Bookings of Westwoodside Pavilion

www.westwoodsidepfa.co.uk

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

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

Care Assistant-Days/Nights Activities Co-Ordinator Housekeeper 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 01427 728 507 or email helen@plenuscare.co.uk To advertise please call 01302 532676 or 07912 643010

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Advice

Business Directory

Pensions Helpline

0800 991234

Electricity Emergencies

0800 375 675

Transco - Gas Leaks

080 111 999

Yorkshire Water

0845 1242424

Care in the Community Age Concern

0800 009966

Childline

0800 1111

Neighbourhood Watch

01482 444466

Health Visitor Team

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

£30 + VAT for 12 months Contact Carolyn

01302 532676

Business/Finance/Accountants Hurstons Accountants & Bus. Advisors

01427 873737

Health/Fitness /Swimming 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 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

Epworth & Isle of Axholme Rotary Club

0790 4573 405

A& H Taxis-Westwoodside

07817068199 or 01427 362016

Home and Garden Axholme Pest Control

01427 873608 / 0776 6747245

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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