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Welcome the October of Crowle and Ealand Arrow

On September 8th the whole world seemed to stop on hearing the news of Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II who sadly passed away whilst at Balmoral. We are honoured to have lived in her reign and witnessed her commitment to her role as our Queen. An outstanding example and an inspiration to all ages, we will miss her dearly and will remember her forever.

A local lady from the Isle has kindly written in her own words what it means to her. Thank you Alison for your kind words and contribution to the Arrow.

Any local news or events please keep in touch for the next issue of the Arrow.

Enjoy the read.

The deadline for the November issue is Wednesday 12th October for delivery by the 1st of the month.

Carolyn 07912643010

Isle Community News

Isle Group of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust

Fungi and Folklore

Thursday October 6th

On Thursday October 6th we are starting our programme of talks. We will be having a talk entitled FUNGI and FOLKLORE by Vicky Buckberry. Vicky works for the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust at Whisby National Nature Reserve and October is a very good month for seeing many species of fungi so do come along and find out more.

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.

We meet on the 1st Thursday of the month and on November 3rd we will have Geoff Trinder talking about British Orchids.

For further information about the local Trust group and their meetings please contact Tony Lee on 01427 753831 or Chris Trinder on 01427 872051. Details about the group are also on the Lincolnshire Trust web site under area groups.

Crowle and District W.I. meet at 7.15pm on the 1st Thursday of the month at Crowle Community Hub, Market Hall, Crowle DN17 4LA. We have members from all over North and South Axholme and always give a warm welcome to new members. Our October 6th meeting is The Story of Butlins which will be an open meeting. This should bring back memories of long ago holidays, a little nostalgia. There will be a charge of £4.50 on the night for non members which will be refunded if you like us enough to join. Come along to any of the meetings and give us a go, we are very friendly.

For more information contact Trish Hindley : t-hindley@sky.com or find us on Facebook : Crowle and District WI.

Invitation to a Fundraising Coffee

Morning Isle choral singers have returned from their summer break and are practising hard for the Advent/Christmas concert. We have two new members, to whom we extend a welcome, but we'd love to welcome even more new members, so ladies and gents who would love to try to extend their activities and join a really friendly group get in touch with us.

You could come along to the Imperial Hall in Epworth 7pm on Monday evening, or via the facebook page - Isle Choral Society - or join us on the joint fundraising coffee morning, with St Andrews Church, at St. Andrews church in Epworth and have a word with any of the choir, or the Music Director, Robert Steadman. We'd love to meet any of you who are interested. The coffee morning is on the 29th October 10am until 12 noon with a £2 admission which includes refreshments. The choir is a registered charity, and any funds raised go towards the costs of keeping the choir going and allowing us to buy music for performances, which is quite a costly business with music being expensive and copy righted so photocopying isn't an option us, or for similar groups. I hope to see lots of friends old and new at the coffee morning, and I'm sure the rest of the choir are also doing the same. And do remember, singing is not only fun, it's good for your health and wellbeing, both physical and mental. Don't sit at home in lonely isolation - come and join us.

Cath Fordham

The Neighbourhood Team are regularly out and about across the Wards.

The below times, dates & locations are where you can meet us. These are informal sessions where you can pass information, enquire about issues in your area, raise matters you would like us to prioritise or just say hello. We try to spread the events across all 3 wards if we can but, anyone is welcome to any session.

01 October Coffee with the Cops All Saints Church, Belton 930 am to 1030 am

06 October Coffee with the Cops Belton Kitchen 11 am to 12 pm

07 October Wroot Village Hall 11am to 12 pm

08 October Wroot Breakfast Club 10 am to 12 pm

09 October Street Surgery on Vinehall Road, Haxey 5pm to 6 pm

10 October Albion Grove Street Surgery, Epworth 10 am to 12 pm

13 October Owston Ferry Park 4 pm to 5 pm

22 October Wroot Breakfast Club 10 am to 12 pm

Sometimes at short notice due to operational matters, we have to re arrange these events. We try to post this on our Facebook social media page Humberside Police North Lincolnshire as quick as we can.

Epworth Police Station is also open for general enquiries on a Tuesday and Thursday from 9 am to 12pm and 1230 pm to 3 pm. If the Neighbourhood team are not on duty, our front office clerk will be happy to pass on any messages.

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In memory of our beloved Queen Elizabeth 11

When Princess Elizabeth, Alexandra, Mary came into this world on 21st April 1926 at Bruton Street within the Mayfair district of London, little did her doting parents know what an extraordinary baby they held in their arms. She would become the longest reigning British monarch in history, and a Queen who was loved and adored by millions across the world. Princess Elizabeth was joined by her sister Princess Margaret four years later and their father, then Prince Albert of York, lovingly referred to his family as ‘us four’, fondly nicknaming Elizabeth ‘Lilibet’.

The course of this little Princess’s life and that of history changed when her father became king, upon the abdication of his older brother, King Edward V111. He reluctantly took over as King George V1, being crowned in 1937. At age 10 years, Princess Elizabeth’s destiny became clearer but perhaps no one could predict just how remarkable her reign would be, nor foresee the dramatic events she would both enjoy and endure throughout it.

Although she met a young man named Philip in 1934, at the wedding of Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark to Prince George, Duke of Kent, it wasn’t until 1939 that a friendship began with the 18 year old cadet, after they met again at the Britannia Royal naval college when she was aged 13 years. From then on there would be no one else for this smitten Princess. Their love would be like no other, standing the test of time with almost unbearable challenges at times yet proving it is possible for love to not just survive, but thrive, when a ‘strength and stay’ stands by the side of his Queen.

As a mother of four children, grandmother of eight and great grandmother of 12, Queen Elizabeth certainly had her hands full. One of my favourite stories is of Lady Louise Windsor, eldest child of Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex. Apparently, it wasn’t until the young Lady Louise went to primary school that she found out her dear Granny and the Queen were one and the same! Imagine having a relationship with Her Majesty where the Crown plays no part and having fun, playing games and creating cherished memories are the only things that matter.

As the Queen of this country and head of the Commonwealth the extent of her influence and impact has been vast. Through her role with the Commonwealth, which she inherited with just a body of eight states, she has worked tirelessly to remain politically neutral whilst supporting its aims of promoting democracy and human rights. Her unstinting and unwavering sense of duty has seen her meet and greet thirteen US presidents beginning with Dwight D Eisenhower in October 1957. Barack Obama said the Queen had ‘captivated the world with a reign defined by grace, elegance and a timeless work ethic’. While on the throne the Queen saw sixteen British prime ministers come and go from Winston Churchill with whom she had a ‘special relationship’, to Liz Truss who she had met just the once. Perhaps the most unlikely of warm relationships developed with Labour leader Harold Wilson. From very different social backgrounds they grew to respect each other’s perspectives, so much so that they had meetings of up to two hours! He joined in with family picnics at Balmoral and Her Majesty attended his farewell dinner at 10 Downing Street in 1976. Perhaps what caused me to become such an admirer of our beloved Queen is her devotion to serving her Country and Commonwealth. Her unrelenting resilience, despite the most difficult of circumstances year upon year is astounding. The way she has tried to protect her family especially in times of deep distress, shows both her courage and compassion. And her unswerving dedication to the church and her Lord has been an example to us all of living a faith filled life. Over the years there have been many times this unexpected Bond girl’s wit and humour has brought laughter to others. One of the most amusing stories I heard is told by her former protection officer, Richard Griffin, whilst out walking with Her Majesty on the Balmoral estate. Two American hikers on a walking holiday engaged in a conversation with them. Not realising who they were addressing, they asked if they had ever met the Queen. Her Majesty responded she had not but that Richard had met her many times! Passing their camera to the Queen, they asked her for a photo with the protection officer! Graciously Richard then offered to take one of them with the undercover sovereign. After the Americans were on their way, Her Majesty joked that she would love to be a fly on the wall when someone looked at the photos and recognised her!

Over the years I have had many adventures involving my love of our Queen. Here are two of them. In 2014 we toured Buckingham Palace. My cardboard cut out queen was unceremoniously placed in a black bin bag and taken with me on the train to London. On arrival at the palace, I said to the security officer, ‘you may not have been asked this question before, but can I take my pop up queen in with me?’ He replied, ‘you’re right, I’ve never been asked that before!’ I couldn’t take her in the palace but we were allowed photos in the grounds. When I produced her from the black carrier in the café, the other customers gave her a round of applause.

Our Right Royal Rally in 2016, to commemorate Her Majesty’s 90th birthday and my own late mother’s birthday on the same date, saw my daughter and I drive round all the royal palaces in my mini with union jack roof, dressed in appropriate royal outfits, in a day, raising funds for cancer research. We started at Balmoral Castle at 6am in the morning, travelled to Holyrood House in Edinburgh, then on to Sandringham, Windsor and finally arrived on The Mall at gone 10pm.We had arranged to meet my husband who was working in London. We jumped out of the car, he leapt in and drove up and down whilst we took our photos at the palace gates. Then, out of the corner of my eye, I could see our red mini, followed by a blue flashing light. The police pulled him up just past the Queen Victoria statue. We ran round from the gates in our red tutus, mini top hats and union jack tights to where my husband had been stopped to save him from getting arrested. However, we need not have feared, for by the time we arrived, the officer and my husband were joking together about our Right Royal Rally. Realising the officer was a jovial sort, I asked if we could have a photo of him and my Queen to which he replied ‘I think you’ll find she’s in bed madam!’ ‘No’, I laughed, ‘my cardboard queen’ and quickly produced a life size cut out from the boot of the car! We have a wonderful photo and memento of the officer, ‘the queen’ and myself.

As a nation we are mourning the loss of our beloved Queen Elizabeth 11. It feels as if a guiding light has gone out. Her reassuringly constant presence, no longer with us. Yet the legacy she leaves is one which we can all embody as we live our lives as Her Majesty did, with a heart of service, a resilient spirit and a witty sense of humour. Her Majesty the Queen has been my heroine and inspiration. I am sure like me you are eternally grateful for all she has done and the person she was. It has been an honour and delight to have called her My Queen. It only remains for me to join with Paddington in saying “Thank you ma’am, for everything’.

Written by Her Majesty’s faithful servant, Alison L. Tinsley

What’s On In Crowle & Ealand?

Due to the restrictions of the pandemic activities may be postponed. Please contact your activity leader for further details.

Day Activity

Mon Crowle Entertainers Drama Group

Meeting Place

Time Contact

Community Hall Crowle 6.30pm 8.30pm Sheila 07966 315733 Gill 07419319796

Mon 300 Axholme Air Training Corps 300@aircadets.org Axholme Academy 7pm 9pm 01724 712064

Mon Tiny Talk Baby Signing Class Ealand Victory Hall 10.30 11.30 Tessa 0785 5633617

Monday Crowle and Ealand Bowls Outdoor Bowling Green Church Lane, Crowle 2 4pm 15 April 2019 31 Aug 2019 Vince Blackwell 01724 712476

Tues Cubs and Scouts Belton Pavilion 6.30pm 8pm 07944 699433

Tues Aerobics For All Crowle Community Hall 6.30 7.30pm 07887 503318 Rae

Tues Crowle Crafters Crowle Methodist Chapel 2 4pm Mary 01724 710956

Tues Coffee Morning Keadby Church Hall 9.30am

Tues Legs, Bums and Tums Crowle Community Hall 8.00 8.45 pm 07887 503318 Rae

Tues Crowle Youth Club Crowle Youth Centre 7.00pm 9.00pm YR9+

Fri 'Isle be playful' Pavilion, Godnow Road, Crowle 9:30 11:30 am

Wed Outcasts Cricket Club Hirst Priory, Crowle 6pm 7.30pm (Nets) 07903 501340

Wed Phoenix Taekwondo Community Hall Crowle 6.30pm 9.00pm

Wed Isle Community Choir Community Hall Crowle 7.15pm -9.15pm Gill 07419 319796

Wed Second Hand Book sale and Coffee Morning St Oswalds Church, Althorpe 10.am 12 noon Diane 01724 601250

Thurs Crowle Rural Day Centre Crowle Community Hall 9.30am 2pm transport available Diana 01724 710732

Thurs Crowle Youth Club Crowle Youth Centre 7.00pm 9.00pm YR6

Thurs Step Aerobics

7 Lakes Country Park 7 8pm 07887 503318 Rae

Thurs Body Tone Crowle Community Hall 8 8.45 pm 07887 503318 Rae

Fri Andrea Hobson School of Dance Community Hall Crowle 5.00pm 9.00pm

Fri Crowle Youth Club Crowle Community Wellbeing Hub 6.30pm 8.30pmYrs 6,7,8 01724 296250

Fri Nordic Walking Epworth Garden Centre 10.00 noon 01724 297280

2nd Monday Crowle and Ealand Regeneration Project meeting The Regen Shop 7.00pm 01724 712221

1st Monday Eastoft over 50’s CLUB River Don Pub 01724 798040

1st Wedn Crowle Angling Club Crowle Liberal Club 8.00pm

1st Wedn Tea at Two St Oswalds Church, Crowle 2pm 4pm Anita Parkin 01724 710726

2nd Wedn Mothers Club Crowle Community Hall 7.00pm 9.00pm

2nd/4th Wednesday Scrabble Group Crowle Library 2pm 4.45pm 01724 710413 Jean

3rd Wedn Ealand Women’s Fellowship Ealand Chapel 2.00pm

1st Thursday Crowle and District WI Community Hub 7.15pm 01724 711994

3rd Thursday The Over 60’s

Crowle Community Hall 7.00pm 9.00pm

Last Saturday Coffee Morning/jumble sale Keadby Church Hall 9.00am til noon Isobel 01724 783497 Diane 01724 601250

1st Thursday Epworth’s Ladies Society

Old School Inn, Epworth 17.30pm start 01427 873368

Age Concern 0800 009966

Child Line 0800 111

NSPCC 08088005000

Samaritans 01724 860000

Benefits Agency 01724 274444

SSAFA Forces Help www.ssafa,org.uk 01427 872611

Humberside Fire Brigade 01724 295900

Humberside Police (non emergency) 101

Crimestoppers 0800 555111

Health Visitor Team 0800 099951

Anglian Water 0845 7145145

British Gas 0800 111999

Central Networks Electricity 0800 0568090

Transco Emergency Gas leaks 0800 111999

Yorkshire Electricity 0800 375675

Yorkshire Water 0845 1242420

Floodline 0845 9881188

SSAFA Forces Help www.ssafa,org.uk 01476 569764

Citizens Advice 01724 870941

Isle Coaches 01427 728227

Road car 0845 6050605

North Lincolnshire Council 01724 297000