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Epworth & District WI

Epworth Imperial Hall (small hall)

Tuesday 10 January 2023

Peter Dodd, Yeoman of the Guard is coming to speak about his role in guarding the British Monarchy and give insight into his part in the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. It promises to be a very informative and interesting evening. Start 7:30pm

Members free - Visitors welcome £4

Isle Group of the Lincolnshire

Beltoft and West Butterwick Methodist chapels - new venture

Wildlife

Trust Member’s Photo Evening Thursday January 5th

On Thursday January 5th the Isle group of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust will be having their monthly meeting. It will be our annual member’s night where anyone can bring along a small number of images to share with the group. These can be on any topic, it doesn’t have to be on something to do with wildlife and you don’t have to be a brilliant photographer so don’t be shy. If you are bringing some photos along they need to be on a memory stick so that we can show them through our laptop. It helps if you contact Tony Lee (see below for details) before hand in order for him to organise the running order. The member’s night is always popular because we have a variety of different images.

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 next month, February 2nd, we will be having a talk on Hungarian Wildlife by local photographers Ray Brammall and Duncan Hill.

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.

Conversations between the members at Beltoft and West Butterwick Methodist churches have resulted in a decision to bring the lives of the 2 chapels more closely together. Both chapels have small congregations, but they are conscious of their presence in their communities. Beltoft chapel, built on the site of an old Quaker burial ground, has been the only place of Christian worship in the village since 1833, the current building was built in 1904. It is also the only public space the community and has recently been used for a very successful Jubilee party and for a number of local meetings. West Butterwick chapel, in the centre of the village, has also been in existence since the mid 1830’s. It is used as the venue for a pop-up post office, and by the nearby primary school, and is the venue for a newly beginning local history group; ‘Village Memories’. It is hoped that by joining together they will be able to pool their skills, energies and finances to maintain a presence of worship and service in the communities for some time to come. Watch out for news of Christmas Fayres in both buildings this year to help with their fundraising.

High Levels WI

At the beginning of December approximately 40 members of the High Levels WI met for a wonderful 75th Birthday Party. In addition to an excellent Afternoon Tea there was a resume of the foundation of this WI and subsequent activities over the following 75 years.

As life has changed so have the venues and activities but the ethos of friendship continues. We meet at The Reindeer Inn at Sandtoft on the third Wednesday of each month and begin at 6.45pm.

Our January meeting will host Ben Hepworth of Thorn and Thistle Coffee Roasters. His talk is entitled “Mindful Coffee’. As February is the WI Climate Change month there will be the opportunity to create “Heart Bunting”. Have a look at our website, www.highlevelswi.co.uk, to discover more about us. Better still come and join us. We will make you welcome. You may win the raffle and you will certainly be able to enjoy refreshments. (We just charge £5 for visitors).

Further details from Jayne 01427 873066 or Helen 01724 711623

Another Very Successful Performance From Isle Choral Singers

The Isle choral singers Advent/Christmas concert in Belton All Saints Church was a roaring success. The concert consisted of carols old and new with traditional and very modern, with opportunities for the audience to join in. And the audience did just that with the entire group singing along with great gusto, and standing up and sitting down where appropriate in the "Twelve days of Christmas".

There was a mix of entire choir and smaller ensembles and solo performances, with a couple of purely instrumental performances, all of which were really well received by the audience. There was a number of original pieces too, with two being written by the choir musical director, Robert Steadman, and five shorter instrumental pieces written by the choir's accompanist, Maurice Davies, both of whom are talented musicians and composers.

Four members of the choir, one from each section, also did readings based around Christmas, all of which were well received by the audience as they were very light hearted comedy pieces. All in all, a great performance enjoyed by everyone, including the members of the choir, and a great lead in to the refreshments served in the church hall after the performance, which were all enjoyed by both audience and choir.

Isle Choral Singers is the oldest choir in the Isle, having been in existence for over 35 years now. However, there is a need for new members in all four sections,

Rehearsals have already begun for the Spring concert in 2023, and there is a plan to do a spectacular multi choir, orchestra performance for the coronation so keep a watch for news of dates and places. The choir is a registered charity.

We would all like to wish you well for a Peaceful Christmas and New Year.

Warm Spaces in Epworth Churches

In response to the current situation around heating costs Epworth churches are planning Warm Spaces open to all in the new year from January to March.

St Andrew’s Parish Church will be open on Thursday mornings from 10.30 am until midday, following the communion service. Coffee or tea and biscuits will be available.

Wesley Memorial Methodist Church (on the High Street) will be opening its hall/schoolroom as a “Warm Space” on Mondays between 9am and 3pm starting Monday 9th January until Monday 27th March.

Epworth Baptist Church (on Station Road, just past Torne Valley) will be open on Thursdays starting 5th January to 30th March between 9am and 6pm

All are invited to come for a warm seat, company and conversation and at the Baptist Church children’s activities. Coffee or tea and biscuits and soup and a roll at lunch time will be available. At the Baptist Church a hot supper will be provided for families and others coming early evening. All events are free.

This invitation is open to everyone. No need to book, just turn up and warm up! For more information phone ; John 07485 105 100 (Wesley Church) or Claire 07976 807 083 (Baptist Church) or Penny 01427 872012 ( St Andrews Church).

What’s On In Your area in Epworth and Belton

Activity Meeting place Time Contact

Mon Haxey Brownies

Haxey Youth Hub, High Street, Haxey 18:15-19:30 07976 807083

Mon Epworth YOUTH Club (juniors) Epworth Com Wellbeing Centre, High St, Epworth 5.30-7.00pm 01724 29650

Mon Epworth YOUTH Club (seniors) As above 7.15-8.45pm 01724 29650

Mon Epworth Mens Society (monthly) The Red Lion Hotel, Eworth 19.30-21.30

Mon Canasta Group 2nd & 4th Monday

Epworth Thurlow contact Edwin 13.00-15:00 07742877538

Mon The Isle Choral Society Epworth Imperial Hall 19.00-21.00 01427 873898

Mon Stop Smoking Programme Epworth Youth Club 17.30 Hille Harris 07876256185

Mon Belton Short Mat Bowls Belton Pavilion (Sept-April) 14:00-16:00 01427 875724

Mon Epworth Youth Club (juniors) Epworth Community Wellbeing & Youth Hub 17:30-19:00 01724 297679

Mon Epworth Youth Club (seniors) Epworth Community Wellbeing & Youth Hub 19:15-20:45 01724 297679

Mon Army Cadets Belton Park Pavilion 18.45-21.00 01724 858918

4th Wed Royal British Legion Epworth Branch Old School Inn, Battle Green Epworth 7pm 01427 872223

Mon Haxey Rainbows Haxey Youth Hub, High Street, Haxey 17:00-1800 07976 807083

Tues Epworth Town Council Epworth Imperial Hall - Small Hall 18.30 - 21.00 1st Tuesday

Tues Beavers Cubs and Scouts Belton Park Pavilion 17:30-20:00 07944 699433

Tues Bridge Club Epworth Thurlow 13:00-16:00 Ian 07452 991948

Wed 1st Belton Rangers All Saints Centre on Stocks Hill Belton 19.00-21.00 01427 872227

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

Wed Belton Brownies All Saints Centre on Stocks Hill Belton 18:00-19:30

Wed Belton Rainbows

All Saints Centre on Stocks Hill Belton 16:45-17:45 01427 754009

Wed Belton Guides All Saints Centre on Stocks Hill Belton 19:30 - 21:00 0753 951 6547

Wed Rural Day Centre every 2 weeks Epworth Thurlow Pavilion 10:00-14:00 01427 872445

Wed Yoga Epworth Imperial Hall - Main Hall 13.00-15.00 18.00-20.00 01427 873730

Wed Army Cadets Belton Park Pavilion 18.45 - 21.00 01724 858918

Wed Jack in a box playgroup Wesley Methodist Church, Epworth 10. 00-1130 07460 657278

Mon Epworth Folk club The Red Lion, Epworth 7.15pm start 01427 873594

Wed Epworth Short Mat Bowl Club Epworth Leisure Centre (Sept—April) 3.30 –5.30 pm 01427 874158 Alan

4th Wed Axholme Ferry Folk Cross Keys, Wroot 01427 728643

Thurs Epworth’s Ladies Society (1st Thurs-monthly) 19.30 start 07548 729 585

Thurs Whist Epworth Imperial Hall - Small Hall 13.30-16.00 01427 873622

Thurs Bingo Epworth Imperial Hall 18.30-21.00 01427 873622

Thurs Keep Fit Belton Park Pavilion 18.30-19.30

Thurs Epworth & Isle of Axholme Rotary Club The Red Lion, Epworth (1st & 3rd Thursday) 18:15 start 0790 4573405

Fri Nordic Walking Epworth Garden Centre 9.30 start 01724 297270

Fri Epworth Short Mat Bowl Club Epworth Leisure Centre (Sept—April) 3.30 –5.30 pm 01427 874158 Alan

Bookings of Epworth Thurlow Email: thurlowpavilion@gmail.com

Fri Epworth Performing Arts Academy

Epworth Imperial Hall

15.30-19.00 07548 156258

Fri Red Cross (Whist) monthly 3rd week Epworth Imperial Hall 19.00-21.30 01427 873622

Fri Belton Bingo Belton Pavilion doors open 630pm Eyes down 7pm

Sat Belton Bowls Club roll Up Belton Park Pavilion (May-Sept) 14:00– 16:00 01427 875724

Sat Bingo Epworth Imperial Hall - Small Hall 18.30-21.00 01427 873622

2nd Tues Epworth and District WI Epworth Imperial Hall (2nd Tues-monthly) 19.30-21.30 07747 103805