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November 2021
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Welcome to the November issue of the Epworth and Belton Arrow. We are thrilled to announce that the community bonfire WILL be going ahead this year at Epworth showground! It will be Saturday 6th November - gates to open at 4.30. Bonfire approx. 5pm and fireworks approx. 7pm. *Sorry, but no sparklers allowed on the field*. There will be Children's entertainment. Various Food Stalls – burgers, jacket potatoes, hot pork sandwiches, crepes, coffee and mulled wine. Admission - £5 / Under 12’s - £3 / Under 5’s free All proceeds are distributed to local charities and clubs We have some great news in from Ross and his team who successfully completed a very challenging 3 Peaks all in aid of the fantastic charity MIND. They have raised over £1600 and would love to make it to £2000. Show them your support and make a donation, here is the link to their Just giving link page: https://bit.ly/3uL3r1w Christmas is around the corner if you have any local events, email me and let everyone know what is happening this festive season in your area.. The deadline for the December issue is Thursday 11th November for delivery by 1st December.. Enjoy the read and stay safe!
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Humberside Police would like to offer the following crime prevention advice to people for Halloween & Bonfire Night. By following this simple advice you could prevent yourself from becoming a victim of crime. If you do not wish to be disturbed on Halloween then please display a poster in your window and/or on your door that states you don’t want any callers. This will let those people who are out and about taking part in the festivities know that you do not wish to be disturbed. Parents- Are you taking your child/children out trick or treating or to a bonfire display? If so please don’t make your home a target for a burglar. An opportunist thief will know that people will be out and about leaving their homes empty. Make it look like you have somebody at home and NEVER leave valuables on display. Parents and carers are asked to keep children safe and to know where they are and what they are doing. Make this Bonfire Night pass without harm, injury or incident. If you are driving to a Halloween or Bonfire Night event, then make sure that you don't leave anything on display when you leave your vehicle. Thieves work under the cover of darkness and will damage your vehicle to get to anything you might leave on the seats or footwell. Officers from neighbourhood policing teams will be going out and about, encouraging youngsters to enjoy the festivities without becoming a nuisance in their neighbourhood. Retailers are reminded of their responsibility not to sell flour and eggs to youngsters on the run up to Halloween and Mischief Night. Please be aware that during Halloween & Bonfire Night calls to police, especially in relation to Anti Social Behaviour, can be significantly higher than normal. This may increase the call answering times so please be aware of this. THINK do you really need to call the police? Calls for service are generally higher around this time of year so please consider if it is the police you really need and just how important is it?
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3 peaks for MIND!
Due to the amazing fundraising efforts by everyone so far, we have raised the fundraising target to £2,000! Let's keep the donations coming in, thank you so much from all of us to all of you. Rising at 05:00am, we made our way to the base of Nevis and were rewarded for our perseverance with a forecast that allowed us to crack on at 07:45am with surprisingly clear skies. During our ascent we had a conversation with a fellow hiker about what we were doing and why. It turned out her family had been profoundly affected by mental health issues, reaffirming the work of the charity and the fundraiser. We hit the summit of Ben and completed the mountain in 5h 40 minutes just behind schedule. We arrived at Scafell keeping a close eye on the weather as there had been plenty of rainfall earlier in the day. A guide from another group informed us that a river we’d have to cross on our normal route was not passable, being treacherous due to the earlier conditions, so we proceeded via a different route, setting off at 22:30. One of the team was injured halfway up so I turned back with him whilst the other 5 pressed on to get the Peak, completing it in 5 hours. All in all an excellently handled night hike by the team! With Scafell Pike under our belt we headed to Wales. However, due to the transport logistics in place and the mandated rest for our driver we had to head to Conwy and allow the driver his break which meant we couldn’t use him until the Monday morning when we were scheduled to leave. We arrived in Conwy for around 10:00am, where the group grabbed 2 hours of sleep. We then arranged for a taxi to drop us off at (and later retrieve us from) the Pen-y-Pass car park. Resolving our transport issue and allowing us to compete our challenge. With our injured man resting, the rest of the group began our ascent of Snowdon at 14:30 via the Miners’ Track with good weather ahead, and the previously forecasted thunderstorms absent from the new forecast. As we got closer to the summit some mist rolled in but visibility remained good, allowing us to hit the summit of our third and final Peak. We finished Snowdon at 19:30, returning via the Pyg Track, which proved difficult with tired legs and an encroaching shower of rain. Snowdon was ultimately completed in 5 hours! With Snowdon done we returned to Conwy, where we had a takeaway and a few beers between us. Spending the evening recounting our journey, with its incredible highs and it’s lows. Spending that last evening amongst great friends recounting memories to last a lifetime. Just giving link page: https://bit.ly/3uL3r1w
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Samaritans Purse Operation Christmas Child Shoebox appeal Come and join us in this exciting project to give children around the world a Gift this Christmas by packing a Shoebox to send to communities where families struggle to provide for their children. Something special to make a child smile in this season of Giving. Wrap and pack your shoebox with toys, a cuddly bear, stationery, soap and a toothbrush, other items like a scarf, hat, gloves, T-shirt, cap, hair accessories, sun glasses etc. Whatever you can fit in that’s new. Or donate a selection of the above which can be used in many boxes – a few packets of crayons or small colouring books, knitted hats, packet of hair clips – anything NEW gratefully received to put a smile on their faces! The Shoebox drop off point is Epworth Baptist Church, Station Road, Epworth DN9 1JZ Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9 to 10am Or we can arrange collection from you if you have a few boxes or gifts Last date - Sunday 14th November to ensure they are sent for Christmas. Choose an age range for a Boy or Girl (ages: 2-4, 5-9 or 10-14), pack your items and add a donation of £5 to help pay for transport and distribution costs. You can also pack a box online or donate here and follow your box’s journey. www.samaritans-purse.org.uk/what-we-do/operationchristmas-child Please help make a child smile, share with them the real meaning of the season, the coming of Jesus at Christmas, with a shoe box showing your gift of Love.
For more help, a pre-printed shoe box, donation leaflet or collection please ring:
Claire Todd: 07976 807083
Light Party
Come and join us to share in the Light on the night of Halloween
Sunday 31st October at 5 til 6pm Epworth Baptist Church, Station Road, Epworth
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Pop in anytime to share in crafts, games and fun activities, enjoy a friendly chat and refreshments.
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Isle. Pathfinders .....
Walks on the footpaths & Byways of The Isle
Three times a week we venture onto a new patch of our own backyard . Our circular walks explore the fantastic countryside right on our doorstep .... getting to places some of us might not have known at all , always aiming to finish by lunchtime.
The walks (normally 4-6 miles) are all over the Isle , and & sometimes a little more Often there’s something new to be seen & a photo-op . We’ve had some smashing walks through Woodlands & Forests , Canals , Peat Moors & Farmlands (and muddy tracks too) These organised walks are a great way to discover what’s all around us. You don’t need to be super fit , just be able & properly dressed for a decent countryside walk ..... so much out there to explore ! Recent walks have been to Lindholme Moors, Belton, Blaxton, Gringley, Messingham, Hatfield, East Lound, Clayworth, Hayfields, Hayton, Crowle, Ousefleet, Misterton, Tickhill & many more besides Come & join The Isle Pathfinders , maybe discover some of The Isle you didn’t know about ! You can get all the details from : isle.pathfinders@gmail.com or find us on Facebook
Local Roy Briggs launches his 3rd wildlife photo calendar
On Sale Now available from Chafor’s Ironmongers Store, Crowle, Sadie’s tearooms, Crowle and Epworth Garden Centre
Limited stock available (500 printed) All profits to Alzheimer's Society Charity
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Black & White male, yellow eyes, white paws, black tail. Neutered
Last seen on Wednesday 4th August in the West Butterwick area. Nervous of people and will run away. He’s not wearing a collar, but is chipped.
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07428 114718 The Isle Group of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust are starting their monthly meetings after a long break due to covid. We are meeting in a new, more spacious venue, Belton All Saints Centre (Church Hall). This is next to the Church on Stocks Hill which is off the High Street. We are starting our programme with the member’s slide, photo, video night which has always proved popular in the past. Anyone can bring along a selection of images on any topic to share with the rest of the group. We have a laptop and projector so all you need is a memory stick/CD with your images on. If you would like to do this it would be helpful if you could contact Tony Lee so that the programme can be organised prior to the night. The committee will do everything they can to make sure we have an enjoyable and safe meeting. 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. For further information about the local Trust group and their meetings please contact Tony Lee on 01427 753831 or Chris Trinder on 01427 872051. Please Details about the group are also on the when 26 mention “The Arrow” Lincolnshire Trust web site under area groups.
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CHRISTMAS 2021 Owston Ferry Society invite you to visit
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What’s On In Your area in Epworth and Belton Activity
Meeting place
Time
Mon
Thurlow Playgroup and Preschool
9-11.30 & 12-3
Contact 01427 875016
Mon
Epworth YOUTH Club (juniors)
Epworth Thurlow 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
Children’s Dancing
Epworth Imperial Hall - Main Hall
16.00– 19.00
Nicola
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
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
Tues
Axholme Elite Taewondo
Epworth Leisure Centre
18.00-20.00
01427 873845
Mon
Haxey Rainbows
Haxey Youth Hub, High Street, Haxey
17:00-1800
07976 807083
Tues
Horticulture Society (2nd Tuesday)
Epworth Imperial Hall - Main Hall
19:00 -21.00
01427 872252
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
Wed
1st Belton Rangers Isle Community Choir
All Saints Centre on Stocks Hill Belton St Norbert's Catholic Primary Academy School, Crowle
19.00-21.00
Wed
7.30pm-9.30pm
01427 872227 Gill 07419 319796
Wed
Belton Brownies
All Saints Centre on Stocks Hill Belton
18:00-19:30
01427 872109
Mon
Haxey Brownies
Haxey Youth Hub, High Street, Haxey
18:15-19:30
07976 807083
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 01427 873730
01724 297679
Wed
Yoga
Epworth Imperial Hall - Main Hall
13.00-15.00 18.00-20.00
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
Jinksy's Wine Bar (The Red Lion)
8.15pm 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
Thurs
Epworth’s Ladies Society
(1st Thurs-monthly)
19.30 start
Thurs
Children’s Dancing
Epworth Imperial Hall - Main Hall
16.00- 20.00
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
Axholme Elite Taekwondo
Epworth Leisure Centre
18.00-20.00
01427 873845
Thurs
Epworth Thurlow Art Group
Thurlow Pavilion Station Rd Epworth
13:00-15:00
01427 872267
Thurs
Autumn Club Over 50’s
Belton Park Pavilion
14.00-16.00
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
Fri Fri
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01427 728643 07548 729 585
0790 4573405
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Nordic Walking
Epworth Garden Centre
9.30 start
Epworth Short Mat Bowl Club
Epworth Leisure Centre (Sept—April)
3.30 –5.30 pm
01427 874158 Alan
What’s On In Your area in Epworth and Belton Fri
Epworth Performing Arts Academy
Fri
Red Cross (Whist) monthly 3rd week
Epworth Imperial Hall
19.00-21.30
01427 873622
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
Epworth Imperial Hall (2nd Tues-monthly)
19.30-21.30
2nd Tues Epworth and District WI
Epworth Imperial Hall
15.30-19.00
07548 156258
07747 103805
Bookings of West Butterwick Village Hall
Bunty Harris
01724 782181
Bookings of the Imperial Hall, Epworth
Mary Addlesee
01427 873622
Belton Pavilion
Tony
01427-872400
Fits Alarms
Based in the Isle of Axholme
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Business Directory
Advice Pensions Helpline
0800 991234
Electricity Emergencies
0800 375 675
Transco - Gas leaks
0800 111 999
The Hair Shop Westwoodside
01427 752455
Yorkshire Water
0845 1242424
The Willows Dental Practise-Belton
01427 872106
Age Concern
0800 009966
Taxi Service
Childline
0800 1111
Neighbourhood Watch
01482 444466
NSPCC
0808 80050000
RSPCA
0300 1234999
NHS Direct
111
£30 + VAT per year Beauty/Health/Fitness
Care in the Community
Community Crime stoppers`
0800 555 111
Carers Support Centre
01652 650585
Isle of Axholme Lions
01427 752139
Isle of Axholme Osteoporosis Support Link
01427 875752
Health Visitor Team
0800 099951
SSAFA Forces Help www.ssafa,org.uk
01476 569764
Epworth & Isle of Axholme Rotary Club
07904 573405
Epworth & District WI
07747 103805
Axholme Taxi—Belton based 1-4 passengers 07709097770
Pam’s Minibus and Taxi Service 1 to 4 passengers 1 to 8 passengers (change of no. for mobile no)
01724 711941 07707 036611
Trade/Craftsmen Brooks HOMECARE Replacement Window and Doors 07973 142963 01427 875314 Axholme Pest Control
01427 873608 / 07766747245
Axholme Decorating Centre 'Mixing Paint For You' sales@axdeccentre.co.uk 01427 238941 JMB Developments (for all your plastering jobs) 07785 735984
Education and General Epworth Country Primary School
01427 872345
Belton All Saints Primary School
01427 872391
Westwoodside Primary School
01427 752355
Westwoodside Mobile Library
01724 865675
Haxey Library - Memorial Hall
01724 753239
Citizens Advice
01724 870941
Leisure
01427 873845 Please mention “The Arrow” when responding to advertisements
Epworth Leisure Centre
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