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Welcome to the Crowle

and Ealand Arrow! Here is hoping the villages will be bustling with community events this Christmas! There is Epworth Christmas market on Sunday 1st December, selling festive goods , homemade crafts and delicious treats.

There is still time to book tickets to see Father Christmas at Crowle Peatland Railway, check it out online, see page 10 for more details.

Christmas at the farm is a wonderful experience. Boston Park have their farm days on the 14th, 15th and 21st December where you can take a trailer ride to see Santa and play at the farm all day.

Santa will also be arriving at The Old Smithy on the High Street of Owston Ferry. Today a museum showing displays and photos of the past and present village today.

Santa’s Grotto at Holmes and Gardens Garden Centre is always very popular with the children as well as the delights of the garden centre and Lemon Tree Tea Room for the adults too.

Don’t forget the annual Santa fundraiser by the Isle of Axholme lions. Their main fund raising is during December (1st - 24th) when they travel all over the Isle of Axholme with Santa's float, this has raised many thousands of pounds a year, over several years. Dates, times and locations will be posted on our Facebook page.

Further afield are the Winter Illuminations-Light & Lantern festival at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park, a fantastic walk around experience full of magic festive fun for everyone.

The January issue deadline for adverts and content is Friday 6th of December. The Arrow will be delivered by the 5th January.

Have a wonderful Christmas.

CarolynGrant

Mobile no 07912643010

carolyn@arrowpublications.co.uk

Isle of Axholme News

On Your Doorstep” at Garthorpe Village Hall Programme

“Flixborough – We Remember”

Rick Loudon, author of “Flixborough – I was There”, will be in conversation with Tricia Murphy of Amcotts about this horrendous event and its impact on local villages.

Wednesday 4th December

Doors will open at 7pm, when refreshments will be served, and the talk will begin at 7.30. There will be a £3 entry charge per head.

Garthorpe Village Hall is on Shore Road, Garthorpe, almost opposite the church. DN17 4AD. There is parking nearby.

For details or queries please call 01724-798118 or e-mail garthorpevh@btinternet.com or FB.

Isle Group of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust

Kalahari Desert and the Okavango Delta

By Geoff Trinder Thursday December 5th

At our monthly indoor meeting on Thursday December 5th, we will be having a talk on the wildlife of the Kalahari Desert and the Okavango Delta. Well known local naturalist and photographer, Geoff Trinder, will be talking to us about the varied wildlife and landscapes he saw on his visit.

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 £2. There will be refreshments available 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.

Panto: Beauty and the Beasties

This year the Crowle Entertainers will perform Beauty and the Beasties – a modified version of the original fairy story given the special Crowle Entertainers’ treatment. It will take place at 2.30 and 7.30 on Saturday 11th and 2.30 on Sunday 12th January 2025 at the Crowle Community Hall and tickets will be on sale at £5 each by calling 07966 315733 . Tickets will also be on sale at Crowle Regen and Crowle Tesco.

In addition to the well-known characters of Belle and the Prince who turns into a Beast, we have the traditional pantomime fairies – both good and evil, as well as a King and his fashionconscious Queen (our fabulous dame, Carl Thompson), the palace chef and his willing sous chefs, three disgruntled cooks, a court jester with some of the worst jokes you will ever hear and a new Entertainments Manager who wants to shake the old-fashioned palace up a bit.

In the neighbouring village we meet the gossipy innkeeper, a rich merchant and his daughters who are pursued by the local heartthrob Gastrique and his adoring sidekick Froufrou, as well as some impoverished villagers who decide to form a girl band in order to keep the wolf from the door.

Add into the mix a generous serving of musical numbers, a spoonful of slapstick and a dash of audience participation and you have a recipe for some fabulous local entertainment. So do put the dates in your diary and don’t miss out on your local fun-filled panto.

December at St Oswald's News

Sunday 1st December 4pm Christingle Service

Wednesday 4th December Christmas

Tea@Two

Wednesday 11th December 7pm Community Choir Concert

Tuesday 24th December 4pm Crib Service (a very popular service for everyone)

Wednesday 25th December 9.15am Christmas Carols on Christmas Morning

There is no Christmas Tree Festival this year. However, we will have the Baptism Tree for anyone who would like to decorate it with their Baptism bauble. Also the Memory Tree will be back . This is for anyone who wishes to remember a loved one. Write a message on a star and display it on the tree.

From everyone at St Oswald's we would like to wish you a Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year

For more information contact Gill Vickers 07419 319796

TRENT VALLEY

All General Building Work

- Walls removed

- Modernisation

- Alterations

- Roofing repairs

- Re-roofing

- Chimney Stack repair

- Fibre glass and rubber re-roofing

- Plastering

- Landscaping

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All Aboard for Christmas Cheer at Crowle Peatland Railway!

Dates: Saturday & Sunday 7th & 8th December and Saturday & Sunday 14th & 15th December

Join us for a magical train ride to visit Father Christmas in his enchanting Grotto on the Moors. This festive event is sure to be a highlight of the season for the whole family.

Booking is essential for this event, so please don't miss out!

What to expect:

 Help yourself to mince pies, hot chocolate, or mulled wine while waiting for the train.

 Take a pre-booked train to the end of the line, where you will board the Lisbon Tram to meet Father Christmas.

 Enjoy a leisurely chat with Father Christmas when children will receive a small gift and chocolate selection box.

 Take the train back to the Old Peatworks after your visit.

 The whole journey time from leaving and returning to The Old Peatworks is approximately 30 minutes.

We look forward to seeing you at Crowle Peatland Railway this Christmas!

Book your tickets online from 14th October: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/crowle-peatland-railway/

Ask yourself, what’s the point? No knife is worth anybody’s life.

The detrimental impact that one knife can have on so many lives is devastating. In the last year and a half, six families have been left navigating a lifetime of heartache, grief, and despair after losing their loved one at the hands of a knife.

Not only that, but multiple people in our force area have unfortunately also suffered serious and life changing injuries as a result of a knife or bladed weapon.

In the hope of saving others the same heartache, the families of those left shattered by knife crime, alongside first responders who tried to save them, and the detectives who then sought justice for them, share their own stories of the detrimental impact one knife can have on so many lives in a bid to tackle knife crime across our region.

Detective Superintendent Al Curtis from our Major Crime Team leading the campaign said: “Nobody should ever lose their life at the hands of a knife, and the consequences of somebody using one can be catastrophic.

“These are not all premeditated attacks by people who sought out specialist or adapted knives, most are incidents involving easily accessible, general household items which have caused deadly consequences as a result of momentary madness whether that be at home, on a night out, or in the street.

“Not only does it impact the family and friends of those who have lost their loved one, it is then the subsequent ripple effect on everybody involved whether they witnessed the incident as it happened or the emergency services who have helped the victim in seeking urgent medical attention.

“Knife crime can impact people from any walk of life, that is why we continue to support the national knife surrender Operation Sceptre which launches on Monday 11 November.

“It is really important to educate our communities that by possessing some types of knives, even just at home, you could be committing a criminal offence. It is also crucial to mention the fact that even if you are not the one carrying a knife, but you were there when a knife was wielded, you too could suffer the criminal consequences.

“By taking part in operations like this, not only can we educate people, but we can remove unwanted knives, and other bladed weapons, from our communities.

“Whether you find yourself in a confrontational situation at home, or are thinking about carrying a knife for your protection, ask yourself, what is the point? One knife impacts more than one life.”

If you have been a victim of crime, you may need further support and information to assist you through the process. You can visit our website for further support @humberside.police.uk/victim-support and download a copy of our victim support leaflet.

Our Kiln Dried Firewood Logs are selected from the finest hardwood and have been through a kiln drying process, which means they are perfectly dried and ready to burn on your open fire or wood burning stove.

Light, clean and easy to handle, they also emit a delightful aroma when burnt. The performance of your stove is directly related to the quality of the wood you use. Our kiln dried wood has a moisture content between 10 and 20 percent, ensuring it burns hotter for longer, increasing the efficiency of your stove or appliance.

Rose Nail & Beauty Lounge is a brand new home based salon in Gunness, North Lincolnshire.

We specialise in nail enhancements, gel polish and builder gel, acrylic overlay and extensions, manicures, pedicures and eyebrow and eyelash waxing and tinting.

The salon is an inviting, modern and comfortable space perfectly designed for pampering and relaxation.

We stock a wide range of gel polish colours and provide not only the traditional wet pedicure but we also combine this with the e-file for better results.