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Jodie Grant-Personal Trainer

Jake Hellewell-Personal Trainer

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Welcome to the Epworth and

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In early January we experienced a significant cold spell. Temperatures in The Isle dropped to as low as –7ºc with days struggling to reach above 3ºc. Please remember the more vulnerable people in your villages!

Try and keep in touch and offer practical help and reach out. Regularly check on your family, friends and neighbours.

A big thank you to Simon Bolstridge for taking the time to write an article on The Haxey Hood along with some amazing photos. See if you can spot yourself in any of them. Congratulations to Ziggy at The Loco!

Keep the Arrow updated with events for 2025, we have space on the News page to let the community know what’s on in the local area.

The March issue deadline for adverts and content is 7th February. The Arrow will be delivered by the 31st March.

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Isle of Axholme News

The folk dances run by local folk dance band Lys St Georges continue this spring as follows:

Thursday 6 February Thursday 13 February

Thursday 20 February Thursday 27 February

Thursday 6 March Thursday 13 March

Thursday 20 March Thursday 27 March

They are all in Westwoodside Village Hall, starting at 2.30pm and lasting till 4pm.

You don’t need a partner nor any experience in country dancing, and these friendly dances will be suitable for all levels of fitness. There’ll be live music and expert tuition. As one dancer said at the end of an earlier programme ‘What's not to like! Live music, gentle exercise, lots and lots of fun and every assistance.’

There’s a small admission charge of £3 for each dance. For more information contact Kate Billmore on 01427 753363 or Peter Barnard on 01427 873937.

Crowle & District WI meeting on Thursday 6th February 2025 is by Leanne Smart from Lincs Wildlife Trust, Far Ings Barton. She will talk to us about all aspects of Wildlife and how to look afer birds etc through the winter.. The venue is Crowle Community Hall, Woodland Avenue, Crowle DN17 4LL and starts at 7pm. We also hold a Welfare monthly for members who just want a chat or are feeling a bit lonely and want a cuppa and chat at Joy's house and we have a members sub group, Crafty Bees, which members can join for a small fee. Please come along to any of our main meetings, you will be made very welcome.

Non Crowle WI members and visitors

£4.50

For more information contact : Trish Hindley on 07894318013, e mail : crowleanddistrictwi@gmail.com or Facebook at Crowle and District WI

Christmas Quiz for Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity News

There was a large number of very good entries this year and after marking 1st prize was shared and awarded to Peter Claughton from Billericay, Essex and Margaret Westwood from Ross on Wye

3rd prize to Steve Young from Epworth

I am amazed that the donations so far have totaled £707. Again a magnificent result.

I would like to thank all those who help me or participate for without their support it would not be possible. Anne Broster (Quiz organizer)

Isle Group of the Lincolnshire

Wildlife Trust British Wildlife by John Gardener Thursday February 6th 2025 at 7.30pm

Our February meeting will be on Thursday February 6th 2025 at 7.30pm when we will be having an illustrated talk on British wildlife, especially wildlife photographed in the Yorkshire area. John Gardener is a superb professional photographer whose main interest is in wildlife, although he does commercial photography for a living. He has visited us before several years ago and we know we will be in for a treat.

For your diary our future meetings will be:March 6th – Wildlife of the Forest of Dean and the Cotswolds

April 3rd - Wildlife of Florida

May 1st - An evening with Matt Cox

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.

EPWORTH & DISTRICT WI

TUESDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2025

IMPERIAL HALL 7:30pm At our meeting in February Peter Frost, local historian is coming to give us a talk entitled 'A Look at the Epworth Mechanics Institute' and delving into the Epworth Bells archive. Those of you who have heard Peter speak before will know that we are in for a very informative and entertaining evening.

Visitors welcome at £5 to include refreshments and there will be a raffle. Free to members.

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RECOGNISING COMMUNITY HEROES WHO GO THE EXTRA MILE

Belton Park Pavilion are delighted to launch ‘Isle Gems’ its new initiative designed to thank those individuals and organisations who have Gone the Extra Mile to either support others across the Isle of Axholme or make the Isle of Axholme a better place to live.

As a thank you to those unsung people or organisations for going the extra mile we will be inviting them free of charge to one of our evening events. Whether that be one of our upcoming music nights or our celebrated race night.

Our first recipient of the Isle GEMs was the Isle of Axholme Foodshare project whose volunteers selflessly support over 80 families and 150 children across the length of the Isle of Axholme.

10 of those volunteers were invited to our Christmas Party Night as guests of Quickline where they got to enjoy a 3 course Christmas dinner and live music from The Lazy Jaynes.

Paul Taylor from The Isle of Axholme Foodshare Project in response to the award said “We are delighted to have been chosen as the first Isle Gems. The hard work, and dedication of our fantastic volunteers makes a real difference across the Isle of Axholme. To be recognised this way is a real boost for the whole team.”

Belton Park Pavilion, Off High Street, Belton, DN9 1NR Charity Number : 525175

Anthony Temperton on behalf of Belton Park Pavilion said “The Isle of Axholme may not be the biggest place in the UK, but some of its people have the biggest hearts. After hearing many stories of people putting others first, no matter what was going on in their lives it became apparent those people or groups should be recognised and thanked on behalf of our residents”

Going forward, in 2025 we would love the community to nominate who they believe should be an Isle GEM. Get involved and nominate those who you believe have gone above and beyond in helping others on the Isle or who have helped to make the Isle a better place to live. Belton Park Pavilion will also be looking for Corporate Sponsors to support this initiative.

Nominations will be judged by representatives of Belton Park Pavilion and an announcement made before their next event. For further information please contact our Social team via info@beltonparkpavilion.org or call on 01427 671616 option 2.

Additional Dates for the diary

16th February – Furniture Upcycling £100

23rd February – Sunday Slowdown – Sound Bath £20 Full details to book via our website www.beltonparkpavilion.org or call 01427 671616 option 2

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Isle of Axholme News

Haxey & Westwoodside Heritage

Society's next meeting is on Thursday, 13th February at 7.30pm in Westwoodside Village Hall. A welcome return visit of local historian and author Robert Fish with a talk "Their Legacy, Our Axholme". Not to be missed, all welcome! £3 including refreshments. The speaker for the March meeting is Eveline Van Breemen with "Boggins and Ploughjags". Catch up with us on facebook

Calling All History Buffs!

Join the Crowle Heritage Society for Upcoming Talks

The Crowle Heritage Society is excited to announce its upcoming meetings, packed with intriguing local history!

 Thursday, March 13th: A Nostalgic Journey Through Crowle's Past Dust off your old photo albums! This month's meeting invites you to share a glimpse into Crowle's history through cherished photographs. Bring along any photos you have and share them on the big screen with fellow history enthusiasts.

 Thursday, April 10th: Unveiling the Story of the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry with David Wroe

David Wroe will be our guest speaker in April, delving into the fascinating history of the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (KOYLI).

Meetings & Membership

All meetings are held at the Crowle Market Hall (above the Library) in Crowle Market Place at 7:30 PM.

Become Part of Our Heritage Family!

The Heritage Society is actively seeking new members to join our ranks and contribute to keeping Crowle's history alive. If you're passionate about preserving the past and planning exciting events, we encourage you to get involved!

For more information or to inquire about membership, please contact Angus Townley at angus@townley.com or 07739 921835.

Get ready for an exciting spring at Crowle Peatland Railway!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our Christmas Event in December! Over a thousand delighted visitors made their way to Santa's Grotto at the end of the line, while many others enjoyed the festive atmosphere of the Christmas Market in the Barn. This event plays a crucial role in securing the necessary funds to cover our operating costs throughout the year. We hope you all had a wonderful time and look forward to welcoming you back to the railway throughout the coming year.

Upcoming Events:

Sunday Brunch (March 23rd): Indulge in a hearty Sunday Brunch featuring Parkin's sausages and bacon. The cafe will be open from 10:00 am, and trains will be running from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Join the Fun!

Even during the "off-season," the work continues at Crowle Peatland Railway! Our dedicated volunteers gather every Wednesday and Saturday morning from 10:00 am to lend a hand.

Become a Part of the Team!

We are always looking for new members and volunteers to join our friendly and supportive community. Whether you have a passion for railways, enjoy working with your hands, or simply love to be part of something special, there's a place for you at Crowle Peatland Railway.

Keep up to date:

Website: https://peatland.co.uk

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrowlePeatlandRail way

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crowle_peatrailway/

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1st Isle of Axholme BP Scouts January 2025

Christmas at Scouts is always a lot of fun. In their final session in the hall, Beavers made Christmas decorations and played games. Cubs had a baking and decorating challenge session with lots of delicious items to take home. The scouts competed in a Christmas bake-off competition. The standard was incredibly high with so much time and skill on display we were grateful for external judges. There were homemade chocolate cakes, mince pies and shortbread, croissants and cakes and even an iced Christmas cake with fondant penguins. A delicious evening! Our final session was spend at Go Bounce! All 3 sections bounced together and then shared a party tea to finish the year. Roll on new adventures in 2025

Sections all meet at the Westwoodside Village Hall: Monday (Cubs, Scouts and Senior Scouts) meeting at 6pm (Cubs), and 7pm (Scouts & Senior Scouts), and Tuesday evening at 6pm (Beavers).

Remember, we are still looking to recruit more leaders/ helpers for all sections. Please get in touch if this is something you would like to do.

All General Building Work

- Walls removed - Modernisation

- Alterations

- Roofing repairs

- Re-roofing

- Chimney Stack repair

- Fibre glass and rubber re-roofing

- Plastering

- Landscaping

Established over 30 years

The Hall, Station Road, Owston Ferry, DN9 1AW

07766 688111 (evening) 0800 0689969 (day) info@tvm.ltd

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The Haxey Hood is one of the most unusual and enduring folk traditions in England, held annually in the village of Haxey, on Twelfth Night (January 6th). This ancient event, which dates back at least to the 14th century, involves a chaotic, and sometimes violent, game that sees hundreds of participants battling to move a large leather "hood" to one of four local pubs (Westwoodside's The Carpenters Arms, and Haxey's The Duke William, The Loco, and The Kings Arms).

This year’s game began, as usual, with the procession in which a long leather tube, known as the "Hood," was carried through the village of Haxey, prior to "smoking The Fool" (the ceremony marking the start of The Hood). Once the Fool had been ceremonially "smoked", the Hood was led onto the Hood field, where the competition began. Despite being bitterly cold, and with a freezing wind, the 2025 Haxey Hood was very well attended - by those wanting to join "The Sway" (the rugby scrum-esque throng who attempt to sway or push the Hood to their choice of pub), and by those wishing to revel in the festivities. The Hood field quickly became extremely boggy following a day of snow, and lots of rain, but even this couldn't deter.

And so, the contest began... The Sway pushed, heaved, shoved, stalled, started again, and "quickly" found its way across the fields towards Haxey - three hours later finding itself along Haxey High Street heading towards the Haxey pubs. The competition ends once The Sway manage to get The Hood to one of the four Landlords/ Landladies who stand at their respective pub doorway, ready to take receipt of The Hood as it is swayed past their pub; Grabbing the hood is no easy feat.

And so, this year’s winner, after Ziggy the pub's landlord took receipt of The Hood as it was swayed along the street, is Haxey's The Loco.

Want to see The Hood hanging proudly in The Loco? Then pop along for a warm welcome. And don’t forget the other pubs - all lovely welcoming venues, proud of their tradition in this fabulous annual event/ game and always sure to welcome you for a pint or two!

Article and photos by Simon Bolstridge

Haxey Hood 2025

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We offer a traditional 10-mile route and a shorter five-mile route, to encourage as many people as possible to get involved and experience the very special atmosphere that the Glow Walk evening brings.

Entry is £15, but if you're walking in a group of 5 or more, we're offering a discounted rate of £12.50 per person which you can select when purchasing your tickets.

New For This Year - Keep the party going and join us for Afterglow! We will be hosting a glow party at Redbourne Club the following night. Bolt-on your invite for an extra £5 when you secure your ticket! 13th September 7 pm - 11:30 pm.

We'll have pre-event music and a fun warm-up, and glow walkers are encouraged to literally light up the night with their outfits and accessories, whilst raising sponsorship to provide the much-needed funds Lindsey Lodge needs to continue to provide its care.

For the last mile of the walk, we are offering our walkers the option to walk with a memory lantern to remember their loved ones.

When they return to the Hospice there will be a designated area in our garden where they leave their candle on the letters spelling out ‘Glow’ and write a message if they wish. There will also be a screen sharing memory photos of our walkers’ loved ones, which they can send to us in advance by sending to marketing@lindseylodgehospice.org.uk

Whether it’s to walk in memory of a friend or loved one, a way of keeping fit, or simply to do something different with your friends on a Friday night –whatever the reason, you’ll be sure of a fantastic night – all in aid of Lindsey Lodge!

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Freddie Halkon, an up and coming singer-songwriter from Haxey has had several notable performances in Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield in 2024!

After performing as a supporting act for The Reytons at sold-out shows in Sheffield’s Leadmill, Freddie is generating a significant buzz, reflecting his growing popularity.

His songs, such as Fret Don’t Fret and Pushbikes are available on streaming platforms.

Tickets on sale www.freddiehalkon.com