sept 10, issue 33, haxey and westwoodside arrow

September 2010

Covering

Wroot, West Butterwick & The Parish of Owston Ferry

Community Police News Page 10 Art in the Garden Wroot Page 16 Haxey Parish Councils Newsletter Page 28 Where you Live, Your Local History by Mr A Catherall Page 32 School News Business Directory and much more...

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A NEW PHYSIOTHERAPY SERVICE FOR THE ISLE! Are you, or is someone you know suffering from back pain, a sports injury, whiplash or arthritis? If so, Steven Speers can help. Steven is an experienced musculoskeletal Physiotherapist who also works for a local Primary Care Trust. He has successfully implemented a physiotherapy service at two outlying GP practices as part of his NHS role. Living on the Isle, Steven understands the need for such a service in the rural setting and is delighted to be bringing his private physiotherapy practice to Epworth Leisure Centre.

“It‟s a fantastic opportunity for me to work within my own locality” Steven says. “Epworth is at the

heart of the community and already provides many key services. I understand the difficulties facing patients in rural areas such as the Isle of Axholme who have to travel some distance for physiotherapy treatment. It‟s especially difficult for the elderly and people without transport. Patients are often faced with long waiting lists which is as frustrating for Physiotherapists as it is for patients. It‟s proven to be vastly effective treating patients soon after injury or diagnosis as delaying can add further complications and often prolong recovery. For this reason, I think Epworth is the ideal location for a private physiotherapy clinic and I look forward to serving my local community”.

Steven trained at the University of Bradford where he met his wife, a Radiographer. After graduating, they moved to Steven‘s native Isle of Man where they worked for 3 years at the island‘s Nobles Hospital. It was here Steven completed his junior rotation, sampling the different disciplines of physiotherapy including orthopaedic (bones and joints), paediatric (children) and stroke rehabilitation. The Isle of Man, being most famous for the TT races gave both Steven and his wife a great deal of experience in motorcycle related trauma. In 2005, the couple returned briefly to marry at Haxey. Steven‘s wife, originally from Westwoodside, convinced him to swap one ‗isle‘ for another and in 2007 they both moved back to England and settled in Owston Ferry where they now live with their daughter.

Steven has gained plenty of experience since moving to Lincolnshire. He has undertaken a postgraduate course in the use of acupunture and is a member of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP). He plans to offer this service to his private patients.

Steven decided to specialise in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and is now holds a senior position overseeing junior members of staff. ―Junior Physiotherapists and students certainly keep me on my toes‖ laughs Steven. ―Professionally it‘s good for me as an individual as teaching others keeps the theory in the forefront of my mind. It‘s constant revision for me‖. Steven is required to make presentations to colleagues and students as part of his ongoing learning. As with all healthcare professionals, Steven is required to produce a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) portfolio to prove his commitment to the profession and demonstrate ways he has improved his practice.

He is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP) and Health Professions Council (HPC) so patients can be assured he is qualified and a true professional. Patient confidentiality is guaranteed. Details can be found at www.csp.org.uk and www.hpc-uk.org Steven holds clinics at Epworth Leisure Centre. For details, advice and appointments please contact Steven on 07593914211

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Editors Letter....

The Summer holidays will be coming to an end, when you read this issue of the Arrow. I do hope everyone had a good time, but if you are anything like me, glad to get some normality back in my life!

I would like to thank everyone for supporting the Arrow, we are now on issue 33! If anyone would like to advertise or send me any articles of events taken place over the Summer months please email me by Friday 10 September.

Again I hope everyone will support local events; there is the ISLE OF AXHOLME HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY ANNUAL SHOW on the 4th September and the ‘Lincolnshire at War’ event at St Andrews Church, Epworth between the 9th and 12th September. Also Art in the Garden at Wroot takes place over two weekends at the end of September.

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Again enjoy the read and Best Wishes.

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LINCOLNSHIRE AT WAR’ During the period 9th – 12th September, St Andrew‘s Church is hosting an event with a theme of Lincolnshire at War. This is in association with the Lincolnshire Heritage Open Days Steering Group. Lincolnshire heritage Open Days is part of the national and European Heritage Open Days. Around 50 European countries or states take part annually and the events attract in excess of 20 million visitors. The Epworth event will concentrate on World Wars One and Two with particular emphasis on social history aspects of the Isle of Axholme. To make the event successful items of memorabilia, printed articles, memories etc are required by the organising committee for use during the activity period.

The members of the organising committee will be in St Andrew‘s Church on Tuesday, 31 August, between 6.00 pm and 8.00 pm to receive any items for display or by prior arrangement with Penny Birks, Jim Oliver and Melvyn Rose. It is stressed that any item loaned to the church will be secure at all times and never left unattended during the event.

After the event items may be retrieved on Sunday, 12 September between 4.00 pm and 6.00 pm or Monday, 13 September between 6.00 pm and 7.00 pm or by prior arrangement. The committee is also able to collect and return items.

If you can spare a little time volunteers are also required to help stage the event in the way of help to prepare the exhibition or to perform the duties of stewards.

Please contact: Melvyn Rose: 01427 872080 email: melvynrose@tiscali.co.uk Churchwardens: Penny Birks 01427 872012: Jim Oliver 01427 874670 The exhibition will be open: Thursday 9th September 11.00 am - 5.00 pm Friday 10th September 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Saturday 11th September 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday 12th September 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm

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On the 30th September Owston Ferry Women's Institute are hosting a coffee morning at the Coronation Hall, Owston Ferry. All are welcome to come after 10am and enjoy refreshments. There will be a raffle and many stalls.

St. Martins Church, Owston Ferry The annual quiz evening is being held at the Coronation Hall at 7.30pm on the 9th October. Get a team together and buy your tickets early to avoid disappointment. Come along and enjoy the quiz as well as supper. Telephone Tess on 01427 728094 or Diane on 01427 728511.

The services for September are listed below: 5th September 09.15 Sung Eucharist 12th September 09.15 Sung Eucharist 19th September 09.15 Sung Eucharist 26th September 09.15 Sung Eucharist

Haxey Parish Plan Action Group Haxey parishioners are now able to view the content of the Haxey Parish Plan.

Following the launch event held at the end of July, a copy of the Plan can be viewed at Haxey Library or on-line at www.haxeyparish.org.uk.

The Haxey Parish Plan is a document which reflects how local people wish to see the area develop over the coming years. A total of 53 actions are recommended in the plan. These all resulted from suggestions made at a wide range of consultation events over an 18 month period, where parishioners were encouraged to express their views. The plan has been very well received by Haxey Parish Council and North Lincs Council.

A dedicated group of parish residents have worked hard to bring the plan to fruition. They are now preparing to form an Action Group which will work on moving the plan forward.

More residents are now needed to join the group there will be an opportunity to work on areas of particular interest/expertise.

Anyone interested in joining the Action Group should contact Alyson Linnegar on alyson.linnegar@gmial.com or 01427 752536.

Alternatively interested parties are welcome at the first Action Group meeting to be held at Haxey Memorial Hall on Tuesday 5th October at 7.30p.m.

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These are the current Neighbourhood Action Team priorities for the South wards of the Isle of Axholme;Coronation Hall, High Street, Owston Ferry: Anti-social behaviour, Underage drinking and Criminal Damage.

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Police Community Support Officer 7574 Sue Fahy

We have received reports of youths congregating in the grounds of St Martins Church in Owston Ferry. This tends to be mainly on an evening and due to it‘s location it is not easy to see them from the main road leading up to the church. This makes it an ideal area for groups to gather and evidence of empty bottles of alcohol and other litter have been found. There are also reports of damage the roof of the church and flowers being cut and removed.

The Neighbourhood team are making regular patrols of the area and several youths have been spoken to regarding the reports received and have been moved on.

Westwoodside Playing Field; Anti-social behaviour and Nuisance Scooters.

We have received reports of youths congregating in the Playing Field and riding scooters across the football area making a general nuisance. Anyone found committing any offences will be dealt with where relevant. There also could be opportunities for scooters to be seized at a cost to the owner. Please adhere to the laws regarding usage of these scooters and any information regarding this issue please contact police.

A 161, Low Burnham, caravan site: public order, criminal damage.

Low Burnham is awaiting confirmation whether a caravan site is going to commence just off the A161. Police will monitor the situation and respond to any public disorder or criminal offences until the matter is finalised. Police Community Support Officers are now empowered to issue £80 fixed penalty notices for offences of Graffiti, Fly-posters, dog fowling and Litter.

The On Target football for boys and girls aged 8-19yrs – FREE – has started on Friday nights at Epworth Leisure Centre Multi use games area. 7-15pm to 8-15pm for years 5-8, then 8-15pm to 9-15pm for years 9+. Please come along and participate. Members of the neighbourhood team endeavour to make some of the nights to give support and encouragement.

Officers continue to work with the partnership agencies to encourage and support diversionary activities for youths to prevent them from getting involved in untoward behaviour. This includes support of the playing field associations in fundraising activities. Neighbourhood officers always endeavour to accommodate and engage with Neighbourhood watch meetings and would encourage and support anyone wishing to initiate a new group.

I also attend and am actively involved in the Farmwatch scheme set up with the involvement of local farmers from the south and central wards of the Isle of Axholme. This was at the request of a number of farmers to allow us to meet and discuss issues affecting their farms. The meetings were running with what I considered to be a great success; however the last couple of meetings have had a poor turnout. Those farmers who have made the time for a couple of hours still find it a benefit and I would encourage any farmer who either did attend or who wishes to attend in the future to make a note of the next meeting in their diary – WEDNESDAY 3rd NOVEMBER 2010 at 8pm at the RED LION HOTEL, EPWORTH. The meeting only lasts at the most a couple of hours. If you require any further details please contact me.

You can contact Humberside Police on 0845 60 60 222 for non-emergency calls. If you feel uncomfortable in calling the police with information about crime, then please consider contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity working to fight crime. They can also be joined on Twitter, Facebook and Bebo or if you go onto the Crimestoppers website you can also fill an on-line form. When contacting Crimestoppers you do not have to give your name and you may be eligible for a cash reward.

Working with Pc Tina Starbuck is your Police Community Support Officer Sue Fahy, who regularly patrols the South area of the Isle and will be happy to discuss any community issues with you. Please feel free to stop and speak with her or alternatively contact either of us via 0845 60 60 222.

PCSO Fahy and PCSO Stewart PEARSON will be in Wroot on Friday 17 th September between 3pm and 4pm, where they will commence their walkabout surgery from the school, please come along and make use of this opportunity to have a chat with the officers regarding any matters relating to your community. We do our utmost to make these visits, however I have to say that if our services are required at short notice for a priority then we apologise for any inconvenience this causes.

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THE TRENTSIDE CONFEDERATION – SCHOOL NEWS LETTER The end of term for both schools crept up on us swiftly since the last round of ‗school news‘ – the Leavers‘ services were very memorable. West Butterwick‘s service at St Mary‘s church featured a ‗Doctor Who‘ dramatisation that cleverly linked in the Year 6 memories through the theme of time travel – it even included a makeshift tardis and a dalek! Hannah Hobson sang a beautiful solo of ‗Midnight‘ and prize-winners for 2010 were ; Pupils‘ Pupil – Destiny Wallace, Sportsmanship – Hannah Hobson, Academic Achievement – Luke Willerton.

St Martin‘s service was equally memorable with a percussion piece performed by the whole of Years 5 & 6, the four recorder groups performed pieces that showed progression of skills leading up to solo and playing in canon, two trumpet players featured and there was also a song from the recent dramatic production of Bugsy Malone ‗ Give a Little Love‘. Prize winners at St Martin‘s were ; Ibbotson Literary Award – Louise Reid, Music – Olivia Chatwin, St Martin‘s Cup – Ben Dance, Sporting Achievement – Ryan Duffy, Key Stage 2 achievement – Ben Dance and Key Stage 1 Achievement – Nikhita Jackson.

One of our proudest achievements this year has been the acquisition of the Eco Schools‘ Bronze Award – this is part of the Sustainable Schools Framework that brings environmental themes to the heart of the curriculum, such as litter, healthy living and biodiversity. We managed to make the most of the school gardens this year, harvesting a crop of lettuce, carrots, potatoes, beans, tomatoes and cabbage. We hope to achieve the Silver Award during this next academic year.

We look forward to an exciting Autumn Term! .

(Don‘t forget to visit our website www.trentsideconfederation.com for lots more information on both schools) Mrs Josephine Buckle, Headteacher (The Trentside Confederation ; St Martin‘s C of E and West Butterwick C of E Primary Schools)

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Art in the Garden at Wroot The Art in the Garden event which is part of the North Lincs Insight Open Studios event and takes place over two weekends; September 18 & 19, 25 & 26 from 10.00am to 4.00pm at Fieldhouse Farm, Field Lane, Wroot, DN9 2BL Five local artists ( Sue Dare, Sarah Dare and John Philips from Wroot, Pam Arrand from Belton and Sue Hartlebury from Eastoft) will be exhibiting and will be on hand to answer questions and chat about their work which includes sculpture in wood, metal, wire and ceramics, paintings on silk, paintings in oil, water based oil, acrylics, and fused glass jewellery.

There will also be the opportunity ( for a small charge) to have a go at silk painting, making a wire bird, and making a fused glass pendant.

The garden is worth a visit in its own right and was open under the NGS last year. Refreshments will be available and visitors are welcome to wander around or sit and relax and enjoy a cup of tea and home made scone.

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Rescue Day 2010 which took place on Saturday the 10th of July was without doubt an outstanding success. Attendance figures surpassed all expectation, we do not have exact figures, however, we believe they exceeded 15,000. Feed back we have received to date from all concerned has been extremely positive, both exhibitors and members of the public have stated that they had a most informative and enjoyable day.

The main objectives for the day was to raise safety awareness to members of the public by providing displays such as Water Rescue demonstrations and Road Traffic Collision exercises, along with raising funds for Help for Heroes and other charities such Lindsey Lodge, LIVES, and the British Heart Foundation.

Our objectives were met in full throughout the day with both arenas providing informative and demonstrative displays, additionally Lincolnshire, South Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Services along with Humberside Police, East Midlands Ambulance Service, Sheffield Hallam University and other organisations such as the British Heart Foundation, LIVES, Coast Guard, Doncaster Sub Aqua Club all provided displays, information and talks to the public which all contributed immensely to the days success. Donations are still being counted with more money yet to be accrued (Auction Items) which will be auctioned on the evening of the Raft race (24 th July 2010) and the Pink Ball (7th August 2010) as such an exact figure will be promulgated shortly after August the 7 th 2010.

The extreme challenge (Cross Country run) which took place on the morning of Rescue Day which provided 128 entrants with mud, water, bog obstacles and more mud proved very challenging, however, indications are that the event was very different though really enjoyable and delivered a real sense of achievement by all who took part .

The invaluable assistance from Dave Tune (Metres to Miles) cannot be understated and all who helped, which was very much appreciated.

The Aerial displays provided by 202 Squadron, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (Spitfire) along with the Police and Lincolnshire Air Ambulance Helicopters were absolutely superb and once again feed back has been excellent on all counts.

The Red Devils conducted an outstanding Parachute display culminating into a water drop and rescue by Humber Rescue, Doncaster and Thorne Sub Aqua clubs ably assisted by the 7 Lakes rescue team on Jet Skis. The Red Devils then met with the public signing autographs and providing photo opportunities All organisations and personnel taking part should be extremely proud of their contribution and on behalf of the Rescue Day Committee and for the record I would like to express my thanks to them.

It would be remiss of me not to mention all those volunteer and youth organisations who also contributed significantly to the events overall success such as FODSA, the Army and Navy cadets, Lost and Lonely Scooters along with the Staff at 7 Lakes Country Park all of which I am very grateful to, as such I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation and thanks.

It is recognised that the hard work applied by the Rescue Day committee to the planning and delivery of the event was by and large outside their Day Job and again I am very grateful to all for their dedication in their application to Rescue Day along with their contribution in making it a resounding success.

Whilst I would not want to single out anyone in particular several members of the committee most certainly went beyond the call of duty and some, they know who they are and for that and to them I am internally grateful.

Finally I would like to take the opportunity to pass on sincere thanks to local residents and all those attending from the public for coming to Rescue Day for their understanding regarding additional traffic build up and your cooperation and in making the event a fantastic and enjoyable day.

John Armson

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1st Isle of Axholme B-P Scouts Scouting goes from strength to strength on the southern part of the Isle. The First Isle of Axholme BP Scout Group is now nearly 3 years old and has well over 100 members, overseen by a leadership team of 18.

The Scouting experience for boys and girls starts when they join the Beavers from the age of 6 and continues through to their late teens as they progress through Wolf Cubs, Scouts and Senior Scouts.

With the Beavers our target is to develop self confidence and life skills with a programme of activities, based in the Westwoodside Village Hall and, as importantly, out in the surrounding countryside. The local woods, turbarys and peat moors provide an exciting, yet safe, environment for the youngsters.

This year, amongst many other activities, they have explored the Lindholme peat moors with experts from Natural England, where they even (safely) saw some of the local snakes basking in the sun. They learnt all about rearing beef cattle with a visit to Gill and David Carr‘s herd. Recently we had a BBQ night in a local wood where they all cooked their own suppers.

In July we held our annual ―Beavers and Parent‖ camp in an oak wood near Caistor. The weather was perfect, and everyone enjoyed exploring the local woods, a camp fire and lots and lots of good food.

At the end of their 2 years in Beavers they are able to move up confidently into wolf cubs and then into Scouts.

The high point of this years Scout section is the visit in July to the international jamboree in Germany.

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Guest speaker at the July meeting of Haxey and Westwoodside Heritage Society was Angus Townley of Crowle on the subject of ‘The Complete Drainage of the Isle of Axholme.

Many people associate the drainage of the Isle with Vermuyden and the Dutch in the times of Charles 1.

In actual fact the first people to start draining the Isle were the Romans. The area started some 11-15,000 years ago as a glacial lake known as Lake Humber. Glacial melt left deposits of clays and sands, since then forests have turned to peat.

Stone and flint axe heads from the Neolithic age have been found at Crowle and bronze age metal artefacts at Low Burnham. Traces of a Romano-British settlement were found at Sandtoft when excavating for the M180 motorway. At one time Bawtry was classed as a port. In the 14th century some 12,000 cattle were grazed in Epworth and Westwoodside and fishing rights in Crowle were valued at £300 per year in 1650.

James I was the first to ask Vermuyden to drain the land but he died before work commenced, and the final agreement was drawn up by his son Charles 1. It was this agreement that caused all the trouble as it split the land three-ways between the King, the Dutch ‗participants‘ and the local population. The work around Haxey and Epworth carried out during 1628-1631.

In 1764 John Smeaton, who built the Eddystpone Lighthouse, did some drainage work and the Stainforth and Keadby Canal opened in 1800. Pumping Stations were built during the 19th and 20th centuries. The position of the dykes and rivers has been changed many times over the centuries. Mr Townley illustrated his talk with photos of old maps of the area.

Sylvia Hook giving thanks for a very interesting talk said she could still remember the old names of the dykes from her childhood.

Earlier members had been told of the progress being made with research on the names listed on the Haxey War Memorial. It is hoped to complete the project in time for the next Armistice Day in November. The personal histories are to be placed in leather bound books to be displayed in Haxey Church and the two chapels in the Parish. Copies will also be donated to the two schools.

The next meeting is Thursday September 9th at 7.30pm in Westwoodside village Hall, when Carol Hill will be making a very welcome return visit to the Society.

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WESTWOODSIDE PONDLIGHTS CHRISTMAS SWITCH-ON EVENT ON ICY GROUND    

Do you and your family enjoy the Annual Switch-On Event?

How much do you enjoy seeing the village lit up at Christmas?

How would you feel if all this disappeared off the calendar?

Do you enjoy sitting by the pond?

Do you enjoy watching the fish and feeding the ducks?

All monies raised from social events and donations, throughout the year, are ploughed back into the provision and maintenance of light sets and funding the switch-on event. Last Christmas, vandalism and the disappearance of light sets cost the fund in excess of £1000.

Many villagers enjoy the atmosphere and festivity of Switch-on. For many it is the start of the festive season.

Unfortunately, fewer and fewer villagers are supporting the fund raising events, only 20 of the supporters at the July event were from the village!

Where does the money go……….?

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Light sets and replacement bulbs Giveaways – santa hats, glowsticks, mince pies, mulled wine Subsidised crisps and pop Decorations Donations to South Axholme School, Epworth Lions and the Scouts for helping make the night happen Refurbishing the seating area around the pond Supplies for social events Entertainment fees Raffle prizes

Advertising Insurance Thank goodness for local business supporters whose goodwill has enabled recent events to happen.

It‘s not all about the money…………………

A small band of village volunteers work tirelessly to……

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Check bulbs for those villagers needing help with this in the fortnight leading up to the event Maintain the lights on the tree in the middle of the pond Plant and clear the edges of the pond Run the various stalls on switch-on night Organise and run fund-raising events during the year

Spend many hours setting up and clearing away for switch-on and the events Try and raise interest, sell tickets, advertise etc

The number of mention volunteers dwindling and 24 Please “Theis Arrow” when responding to advertisements will soon be too few to make any of this viable.

What next………………Are you prepared to see this long tradition disappear?

If you are, do nothing!

If not, we would like to hear from you.

Please answer the questions below Do you want the Switch-on Event to continue?

YES

NO

Are you prepared to donate to the fund?

YES

NO

If so, please let us have your contact details so that we can arrange this: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Are you willing to support fundraising events?

YES

NO

If so, what events would you like to see? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Do you view the website: www.westwoodsidepond.org

YES

NO

If you would like to hear about forthcoming events, we can e-mail or text you – please let us have your details, which will only be used for this purpose: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Let us know your views by Friday 24th September 2010 by E-mail: info@westwoodsidepond.org or

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Haxey Parish Council, Newsletter, September 2010 Parish Clerk - Deb Hotson Email: haxeypc@live.co.uk Telephone: 01652 618306 / 07800 569 589 Website: www.haxeyparish.org.uk

Power of Well Being Training Haxey Parish Council has undertaken the Power of Well Being training run by ERNLLCA (East Riding & North Lincolnshire Local Councils Association.

(9th from the right Mr Alan Barker).

The eligibility criteria requires a Council to have a qualified Clerk, 80% of the Councillors trained in the use of the power, at least 2/3 of vacancies on the Council filled at the last ordinary election and to have published a statement of intent as to community engagement. The latter has yet to be done but once this is complete the Parish Council will be able to use the power to promote or improve the economic well-being of the area, promote social well-being, and promote or improve the environmental well-being of the area which includes health and culture.

Haxey Parish Plan The Parish Council accepted the newly launched Haxey Community-Led Parish Plan at its July meeting. This is the culmination of 18 months hard work by the Steering Group involving wide spread consultation with the community. There are 53 Actions recommended and when completed over the next few years these will make significant improvements to life in Haxey Parish. Copies of the full Report are available from the Haxey Library and the Parish Clerk.

Residents interested in joining the Parish Plan Action Group that will monitor and assist in the completion of various projects are requested to contact the Parish Clerk.

The Future of the Library Services at Haxey Parishioners will now be aware that as part of the savings measures required by the national economic situation, North Lincolnshire Council (NLC) has entered into a consultation about the future provision of Library services to several local Town and Parishes. The consultation, which consists mainly of a briefing leaflet and questionnaire and is based on the different operation of the current facility, provides a choice of 2 options for the future. Option 1 is the retention of the Library facility with limited support from NLC and staffing of the Library by local volunteers. Option 2 is based on a mobile library facility with some choice of period of visits and stopping places. Neither of these options is acceptable to the Parish Council.

The consultation period expires on 20th August 2010 and it is hoped that NLC will receive a comprehensive response from Parishioners to their proposals in the questionnaire. Haxey Parish Council has been in communication with NLC Library Services and has written to NLC stating our objection to the Library closure.

In summary, whilst recognising the financial issues faced by NLC, the Parish Council‘s view is that as the Library is one of the focal points of the local. Community, it should be retained as it currently is and that as this service is fundamental to the rural area, NLC should look to the urban areas for any Library savings.

Haxey Pubic Convenience Block Parishioners will be aware form local press reporting that the toilet block in Haxey is scheduled for disposal, the toilets being declared surplus to NLC‘s requirements on 25 th June 2010. Haxey Parish Council has indicated to NLC that it had an interest in the building prior to the decision to dispose of the facility and since the announcement there is anecdotal evidence that Parishioners would wish to retain the facility in the Village. The Parish Council will remain in contact with NLC over the issue and will support any efforts made by the Ward Councillors to overturn the closure decision; however, if there is indeed a widespread requirement for retention of the toilets from Parishioners, before the Parish Council can take the matter any further it would need to know the strength of public opinion for retention. Therefore, in 28 Please mention “The Arrow” when responding to advertisements order to gauge public opinion, Parishioners are requested to contact the Parish Council Clerk with their views as soon as possible.

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The Isle of Axholme

Where You Live

Your Local History

Adapted by Anthony Catherall The Drainage of the Isle (continued)

In 1636 the commoners of Epworth protested to the local commissioners about their allocation of only 6,000 acres. The disputes were referred to the Attorney General John Banks, who allocated a further1, 000 acres. This far from satisfied the commoners who claimed all 13,000 acres under John de Mowbray’s Deed. Violence broke out again. William Torksey, Hezekiah Brown, John Moody and Henry Scott were arrested and find £1000,00 by the Court of Star Chamber in London. After this, peace reigned in the Isle until 1642 with the outbreak of Civil War. The Islonians sided with parliament and again tried to eject the Participants. Violence broke out and floodgates, sluices and banks were broken down. Soon there was complete chaos. The Sheriff of Lincoln arrived with 100 men to protect the Participants. Daniel Noddell raised 400 men. Defeated the Sheriff and drove him out. With the King gone and Parliament ruling, the Islonians might have expected a return to the land, but in 1650 when the case was again raised in London, Parliament sided with the Participants. The Islonians obtained the support of John Wildman and John Lilbourne (Freeborn John), two leaders of the Levellers, an extreme revolutionary group with strong socialist views. They encouraged the riotous Islonians to impound the enemies’ cattle and demand extortionate fees for redemption. Major-General Edward Whalley arrived to put down the riots. This was only temporary.

Nathaniel Reading, an agent of the Participants, now became the object of the commoners’ fury. He was paid £200,00 a year plus costs. There were thirty-one set battles between Reading and the commoners.

The Participants were unable to pay Reading and so as compensation, they gave him the lease of Epworth Manor right in the middle of his enemies. In 1694 and 1697 his property was attacked and burnt by a mob led by Katherine Popplewell.

The Riot Act of 1715 and the presence of soldiers of Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Reading eventually brought peace to the Area. Thus ended almost 100 years of turmoil and violence.

Legal processes were also used by the commoners to seek justice.

The Vavasour family and Robert Popplewell acted for the commoners in court.

Besides the legal action mentioned, in 1691 the case raised again in London and the 1636 decision was set aside and a more favourable offer made to the commoners.

However in 1719 the commoner’s case was finally dismissed before the court of Chancery.

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Lindsey Lodge Hospice News Letter Lindsey Lodge Hospice cares for people whose lives are affected by lifelimiting conditions such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, heart or renal failure. Lindsey Lodge Hospice is an independent registered charity, number 702871, situated on Burringham Road, Scunthorpe and serves the community of the North Lincolnshire area.

Thank you to all the owners of the Open Gardens over the weekend of July 24th/25th and to all the helpers and visitors for helping to raise a wonderful £1,620 for hospice funds.

Don‘t miss our Arts in the Garden on Sunday, October 3rd, at Lindsey Lodge Hosapice, 11-3pm. Come and see an extravaganza of colour and talent by local artists and artisans. Chat to the artists and buy early Christmas gifts. Music, dance and children‘s activities. Free entry and parking. (Donation at gate).

Run for Lindsey Lodge in the first ever Isle of Axholme half marathon on Sunday, October 3rd 2010. Starting and finishing in Epworth.

Lindsey Lodge has some guaranteed places available. Every hospice runner raising funds will get a free vest. For more information about a guaranteed place in return for pledging to raise £100, just email: vivian@lindseylodge or call 01724 843731 to have a chat or leave your details.

Donations needed to our Hospice Shop on the High Street in Epworth. You can now help us make and extra 28% on the sale value of donated goods. We are now able to claim Gift Aid on goods donated by UK tax payers. Ask in the shop for information or call 01427 874967.

Arts in the Garden

Voluntary drivers needed to provide occasional lifts to the Hospice. Every second Saturday in the month, between 10.30 – 1.30pm. If you can help every now and again please ring 01724 270835 and talk to either Alison Tindall or Chris Dyer.

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Sponsorship Scheme Launched at Wesleyana Day A sponsorship scheme to conserve one of the treasured and ancient books in Epworth‘s Old Rectory Museum was launched on Saturday (July 24) when the Grade 1 listed building played host to a Wesleyana Day. The multi-faceted event was held primarily to raise money for the Old Rectory‘s development fund – a project to open up the entire house to visitors and provide a visitors‘ centre to house a café, museum shop and other facilities including improved parking.

The sponsorship scheme was launched to preserve a book entitled Contemplations Upon The History of the New Testament. It was published in 1661 and is part of the museum‘s collection as it contains the signatures of several of the Wesley family. ―It is in serious need of conservation, so we are inviting people to donate £1 to dedicate the restoration of a single page to someone special to them,‖ said the Old Rectory‘s curator, Rev Claire Potter.

Prior to Saturday‘s event the Old Rectory had launched an appeal for old books and their sale alone raised £350. In addition, as Saturday was Epworth Old Gardens weekend, there were plants on sale. Some were grown at the Old Rectory itself and others had been donated by volunteers and in all £500 was raised on the day.

Expert Rev Donald Ryan examines a small prayer book brought in by Mrs C Williamson of Alkborough near Scunthorpe. The book had been given to her grandmother.

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Another facet to the day was a sort of ‗Antiques Roadshow‘ for items relating to the Old Rectory itself, the Wesley family and Methodism in the Epworth area.

A team of experts was on hand to advise people about their memorabilia, although valuations could not be given.

Some 40 objects were brought to the experts and they ranged from an old family Bible, statues, ceramics, prints, paintings and books – some of which had been given as Sunday school prizes.

Among the more unusual items brought along were a brass doorknocker in the form of John Wesley, an oil painting of him framed in velvet and a Bible dating from 1805 with all sorts of documents tucked inside it.

Each object was logged, photographed and then the item‘s owner was given time with the relevant expert to discuss it. Several items were subsequently donated to the Old Rectory Museum, internationally famous as the birthplace of John and Charles Wesley – founders of the Methodist movement.

About 150 people attended the day-long event - including Isle MP Andrew Percy, who was given a tour of the Old Rectory and took great interest in the book sponsorship scheme.

Anyone interested in sponsoring the restoration of a page of the 1661 book can do so by going along the museum during opening hours, which are Monday to Saturday from 10.00am until 4.30pm and Sunday from 2.00pm until 4.30pm.

Anyone who sponsors the restoration of a page will be able to write a dedication and these will be bound in a book to be kept in the Old Rectory‘s library in perpetuity.

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Doncaster Advanced Motorist Beyond The Standard Driving Test Dear readers, The government has made the standard Driving Test more difficult in recent years, with the addition of a multiple-choice test and a computerised hazard-awareness assessment.

However it still only involves learning the most fundamental driving skills and doesn‘t include preparation for poor-weather or motorway driving. The standard L-test is simply an introduction to driving a vehicle.

Your further education takes place on today‘s congested roads and provides a steep and often precarious learning curve, this is where Driver education comes in.

On the U/K‘s congested roads it‘s important that you‘re always in the right frame of mind to drive. A positive attitude will help to reduce the risk of collisions through tolerance and courtesy, by being realistic as to your own abilities, and by maintaining a high degree of care for your own safety and others.

Driving on UK roads can be very stressful, but you must always remain cool-headed tolerant and courteous–helping to avoid or diffuse any threatening situations.

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Don‘t let your enthusiasm for driving tempt you into breaking the speed limit or driving dangerously always know what speed you are doing and know what the maximum speed limit is. Remember timid drivers can be as dangerous as aggressive drivers.

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Whether you‘re a novice motorist or an experienced driver, you‘ll always find room to improve your driving skills. Keep an open mind, be realistic about your limitations and always be prepared to learn from any errors you make.

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St. Martin’s Church Summer Fayre was held on Saturday 17th July 2010.

After a lot of planning, the day dawned and a band of willing helpers carried out flower arrangements, the setting up of exhibitions and the erection of the marques which we hoped would not be used to shelter from the rain.

Mr and Mrs. Don Clayphan opened the Fayre and Don wished us well in the raising of funds especially in view of the recent thefts of lead from the roof.

Many parishioners, villagers and visitors arrived to enjoy the tea and home made selection of cakes as well as to take part in tombolas, raffles and bric a brac stall. Many other stalls were also there, including a team of Owston Ferry children carrying out their life style project to fund new rose trees in a memorial garden to the memory of the late Mary Fletcher and also the late Dolly Johnson. They are also raising funds for a project at Castle Hill.

Many who attended went into the Church to see the lovely flower arrangements and to hear two organ recitals given by our Organist, Nick Haines. They were also able to see an exhibition of memorabilia relating to the Frances Sandars Almshouses and the Smithy Museum, which was organised and displayed by Mr. and Mrs. Clayphan. John Rhodes presented a display relating to Missionaries and the Church Army.

Everyone seemed to enjoy the afternoon and thankfully the rain stayed away. All too soon the raffles were being drawn and visitors gradually dispersed. It was marvellous that about ÂŁ850.00 was raised towards the Church funds.

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

Meeting place

Mon

18th Gainsborough 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 754120

Mon

Isle of Axholme Scouts

Westwoodside Village Hall

7.00-9.00 pm

01427 754120

Mon

All Stars Tae Kwon Do

Coronation Hall, Owston Ferry

6.00 - 8.00pm

Tues

Isle of Axholme Beavers

Westwoodside Village Hall

6.00-7.30 pm

Tues

Mother and Toddler

Westwoodside Village Hall

1.30-3.30 pm

Tues

Jo’s Dance Exercise

Westwoodside Village Hall

9.30-10.30 am

Tues

Line Dancing

Westwoodside Village Hall

Tues

Boxercise

Haxey Church Hall

Wed

Mother and Toddler

Westwoodside Village Hall

9.00-11.00 am

Wed

Isle of Axholme short mat Bowls Club

Epworth Leisure Centre (September—April)

3.30—5.30 pm 01427 752344

Wed

Social Club—over 60’s

Westwoodside Village Hall

2.00-4.00 pm

Wed

Belly Dancing

Westwoodside Village Hall

6.30-8.30 pm

Thurs

Jo’s Tap Dancing

Westwoodside Village Hall

7.00-9.00 pm

Fri

Tae kwan Do

Westwoodside Village Hall

Tues

18th Gainsborough Beavers

Scout hut Behind Haxey Church

6:00 - 7:30 pm

01427 752250

Fri

18th Gainsborough 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

Mon

Ballroom Dancing Classes

Memorial Hall

3:00-10:00 pm

01427 873532

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

Wed

Sunshine Yoga

Epworth

6:30—8:00pm

01427 873730

Wed

Tae Kwan Do

Memorial Hal

5:45-6:45 pm

01302 311174

1st Wed of Haxey Woman's Institute (WI) each month

Time

Swing Band Rehearsal

Stephen Jones Community Hall, Haxey

Thurs

Sunshine Yoga

Coronation Hall, Owston Ferry

Thurs

Preschool—Playgroup 3—5 years

Thurs

01427 754120

7.30-9.30 pm 9.30—10.30am

01427 753269

6.00-7.00 pm

Memorial Hall

Wed

Contact

01427 753062 7:30-930 pm 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

Thurs

Scunthorpe Concert Band

Conservative Cub, Scunthorpe (Rehearsals

7:00 –10:00pm

01724 784494

Thurs

Kick Boxing

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

Isle of Axholme short mat Bowls Club

Epworth Leisure Centre (September—April)

3.30—5.30 pm

01427 752344

Fri

Musical Monkeys 0—5 years

Memorial Hall

10:30- 12:noon

01427 753787

Fri

Ballroom Dancing Classes

Memorial Hall

3:00 - 10:00pm

01427 873532

Thurs

Epworth & Isle of Axholme Rotary Club The Red Lion , Epworth

6pm start

01427 875540

Thurs

Musical Movement - Toddlers 12months +

Epworth Thurlow Pre School

9:00 - 10:00 am

01427 875016

Musical Movement - Baby Group

Epworth Thurlow Pre School

10:00 - 11:00 am

01427 875016

The Stephen Jones Community Hall -

Pam Layton (Bookings)

01427 752783

Bookings of the Memorial Hall

Mrs Anne Robinson

01427 752636

Thurs

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Bookings of Westwoodside Village Hall Barbara Senior Bookings of West Butterwick Village Hall

Beryl Ash

01724 783125

To advertise please call 01302 532676 or 07912 643010

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Business Directory

Advice

£30 + VAT for 12 months

Pensions Helpline

0800 991234

Contact Carolyn

Electricity Emergencies

0800 375 675

Boarding Kennels/Grooming

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

NSPCC

0808 80050000

RSPCA

08705 555999

NHS Direct

0845 4647

Owston Ferry LIVES (information only)

01427 728324

Community

01302 532676

Croft House Kennels & Cattery

01427 890235

Business/Finance/Accountants Sterry & Co Chartered Certified Accountants

01427 752958

Balance the Books Accounting Services Ltd

01427 873972

Hurstons Accountants & Bus. Advisors

01427 873737

Health/Fitness /Swimming Minnows Swimming Club, Misterton School Pool Catherine 01427 754240 or Annette 01427 754772 Quality Lifestyles Personal Training Consultancy Paul Seaman ACSM HFI 01427 753591 / 0771 4318958

Funeral Directors Fields Funeral Service, Westwoodside

01427 874424

R Butoid Funeral Service , Misterton & Dist

01427 890317

Local Taxis P T Taxis—Haxey

01427 754531 / 07790817691

Axi Private Hire - 6 seater

01724 798877 / 07866 859963

Crime Stoppers

0800 555 111

Carers Support Centre

01652 650585

Isle of Axholme Lions

01427 752139

Brookes Homecare Improvements 01427 875314 /07973142963

Isle of Axholme Osteoporosis Support Group

01427 875752

Chris Yeardley Roofing services 01427 754197 / 07974 140344

Education and General Epworth Country Primary School

01427

Trade/Craftsmen

J M B Plastering—Haxey

01427 752200 / 07785 735984

D Brown Joinery

0779 5321054 / 01302 350363

D B Topping Builder/Home Improvements In business for 20 years 07801 719482 / 01427 753587

Haxey C of E School

01427 752294

A.E.S. Tiling (Ceramic Floor & Wall Tiling) www.aestiling.org.uk

01302 885401 07749519557

Westwoodside C of E Primary School

01427 752355

C M Developments Building Services

01302 770216

Gary Brasher Local Tree Surgeon

01427 754965

01724 865675

Meteor Security Solutions

01302 623427 / 07917 766922

Haxey Library - Memorial Hall

01724 753239

G S Joinery - West Butterwick

07840 701447 / 01724 783181

Willows Dental Practice—Belton

01427 872106

Simon White Building Cont.

01427 873446 / 07831 690591

Westwoodside Mobile Library

Home and Garden

Leisure

Axholme Pest Control

Epworth Leisure Centre

01427 873845

Fountain Court florist

My Vue Cinema

08712 240240

Scunthorpe Concert Band (Rehearsals)

01724 784494

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01427 873608 / 0776 6747245 01427 874831

Entertainment/Children’s Care Ave Ago Bouncy Castle Hire

01427 848681/ 07930942901

All Aboard Children‘s Club -Westwoodside

01427 753676

Please mention “The Arrow” whenBelton responding to advertisements Bouncy Castles 07788 896988 / 01427 872215

Haxey Cricket Club

01427 752394

To advertise please call 01302 532676 or 07912 643010

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