Epworth and Belton Arrow by Arrow Publications Ltd

Also covers West Butterwick Beltoft Sandtoft

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Welcome to the Epworth and Belton Arrow

As we welcome the autumn season, I am sure the villages will be buzzing with activities that promise something for everyone. Any events could be shared so you get as much local support as possible. Send me an email and spread the word!

Boston Park Farm, always a favorite for locals and visitors alike, has a host of exciting events lined up for October. This family-run farm offers an immersive experience where visitors can interact with animals, explore the maize maze, and enjoy the best of rural life. Their advert is on page 29. Further afield is the Yorkshire Wildlife Park, lots of exciting events there too.

As we move further into Autumn, don’t forget to keep an eye on upcoming events in November and more seasonal festivities at Boston Park Farm.

So grab your scarves, pull on your wellies, and enjoy all that October has to offer.

The November issue deadline for adverts and content is Wednesday 9th of October. The Arrow will be delivered by the 1st November.

Enjoy your read.

CarolynGrant

Mobile no 07912643010 carolyn@arrowpublications.co.uk

Isle of Axholme News

Haxey & Westwoodside Heritage

Society's next meeting, "Tales of the Tower of London", is on Thursday, 10th October at 7.30pm in Westwoodside Village Hall. Standing for almost 1,000 years, the Tower of London attracts 3 million visitors a year. Discover why this iconic building is so special at an illustrated presentation by former 'beefeater' Keith Hanson RVM. All welcome, £3 including refreshments.

EPWORTH & DISTRICT WI are

holding a FASHION SHOW AND SHOPPING EVENT

on Saturday 12

October in the Imperial Hall, Epworth at 2pm

It is run by Complete Clothing Company selling branded clothes from all major High Street stores. All sizes available and no item priced over £30. Autumn/Winter stock will be available with plenty of bargains to be had.

This will be our second event and if last time is anything to go by it promises to be a fun event with local models - some of which you may recognise! Refreshments are included in the ticket price of £5 and home made cakes are available to buy. We will be holding a raffle with prizes including clothing vouchers provided by the organisers.

We are asking that tickets be purchased/reserved in advance to give us an idea of numbers and they can be obtained by ringing:

Jan 07986295786, Helen 07753115855

Joan 07384324076.

Payment on the door is also acceptable It was a sell out last time so get in quickly with your order!

All profits from this event will be shared by Epworth WI and Lincolnshire Blood Bike Service, this is a valuable service transporting life saving equipment locally at short notice ie blood, platelets, surgical equipment etc. We were delighted to be able to donate £500 from our last show to Lindsey Lodge and we would love to match that for the local Lincs Blood Bike Service.

Everyone is welcome and we really hope you will come along and support us.

EPWORTH & DISTRICT WI MONTHLY MEETING on

Tuesday 8 October - Imperial Hall (small hall) 7.30pm

This month we will be welcoming Keith Hanson who worked at The Tower of London for many years he will be giving us an illustrated talk about Prisoners in the Tower.

Those of you who heard him speak about the keeping of the Crown Jewels last time he visited us will know this will be a very professional and entertaining presentation, with detailed insight to how things really were.

Visitors welcome at £5 . Members free Refreshments and raffle will be held

The Crowle & District WI meeting on 3rd October 2024 will be one of our own members, Anne Parkinson, who will be demonstrating how to make Corn Dollies and we will all be making one to take home. The venue is Crowle Community Hall, Woodland Ave, Crowle DN17 4LL and starts at 7pm. We also hold a Welfare monthly for members who just want to come along for a chat and company over a cuppa and cake at Joy's house and we have a members subgroup for like minded crafters called Crafty Bees which members can join at a small fee. Please come along to any of our main WI meetings, you will be made very welcome.

Non Crowle WI members and visitors £4.50. For more information contact. Trish Hindley on 07894318013, email: crowleanddistrictwi@gmail.com or Facebook at Crowle and District WI

The Epworth Charities is a charitable body dedicated to assisting Epworth residents who are in financial need.

From the income the charity receives, the trustees are able to make modest financial grants. Personal applications are encouraged throughout the year, are treated confidentiality and considered on an individual basis.

Further details and an application form can be made by letter, or email to Rev. Paul Wilson, Chair Epworth Charities, c/o 16 Belton Road, Epworth, Doncaster,DN9 1JL revpdwilson@aol.com

The trustees are looking to appoint a voluntary Honorary Clerk to assist in the administration of the Charity. If you are interested please contact the Chair at the above address.

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Isle of Axholme News

Isle Group of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust

Talk on Whisby Nature Reserve by Emily Summerlin

Thursday October 3rd

We are starting our programme of indoor meetings with a talk on Whisby Nature Reserve which is on the outskirts of Lincoln. Warden Emily Summerlin will be giving us an illustrated talk on all aspects of the reserve, which has several different habitats such as lakes, meadows and woodland. As a result, there is a variety of wildlife to be found there, some of which are very rare.

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.

Isle Choral Singers Quiz Night is on Friday, November 15th, 2024 and NOT on November 17th, which is a Sunday. Same time and venue: Thurlow Pavillion, Epworth, 7pm. Bring your own drinks and snacks.

Epworth and District Flower

Club On a cool September evening the Flower Club met at their usual venue of St Andrew’s Church Epworth. The audience was slightly smaller than usual as several members were away enjoying a late summer holiday. There was also an element of illness and the original demonstrator herself had withdrawn due to ill health. However, Toni Gravel the Fountain Court Florist replaced her and entertained with a demonstration based somewhat on autumn and autumn fruits. She told her audience that the arrangements were to be of a suitable size for display on a table which was a very acceptable size especially for the lucky raffle winners. One arrangement actually incorporated vegetables and a wreath was created entirely using sprigs of ivy which is currently flowering beautifully. The evening was enjoyed by all and Toni demonstrated that beauty can be found in gerbera, gorgeous green chrysanthemums, roses, anthuriums and even broccoli.

The next meeting of the Flower Club will be held at 7.30 pm on Monday, 14th October when Marie Bradley will give a demonstration probably entitled “From India with Love”.

However the following month, November, sees the Open Evening when the Flower Club hosts Mark Entwistle. He will demonstrate in South Axholme Academy hall. Tickets for this event usually sell quickly so make sure you have yours.

Epworth Short Mat Bowls

Short Mat Bowls is an indoor sport that is a modern variation on Lawn Bowls. It is played on a shorter mat indoors, so not dependent on the weather and doesn’t require the same strength as outdoor bowling. The sport is enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities and is a great way to keep active and socialise.

Come along and join our friendly group in the Sports Hall at Epworth Leisure Centre. Sessions are held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 3.45 – 5.45pm. Tuition is provided and woods are available to borrow. Flat soled shoes are required.

If you would be interested in attending a session or would like more information please contact Edwin on 07742877538 We look forward to seeing you.

We finished our summer term on a high with a combined cub, scout and seniors camp. We played games on the beach and the field, jumped waves, dug holes and hunted for shells. Our main Saturday activity was a longer hike to test our navigation and fitness.

The weather didn't dampen our spirits and lots of fun was had by all.

Obviously none of these camps happen without the hard work and dedication of the helpers.

Today we celebrate Andrew, who has completed 15 (yes 15!!!) camps, he has been head chef and I am sure the scouts/cubs will tell you what a great job he does (they certainly don’t go home hungry!)

Andrew lowered the flag on camp, which is set to be his last camp before he enjoys his retirement. I am sure you will all agree this is pretty epic. He has ably handed over the baton to David!

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

The Isle of Axholme Orchestra will be performing a ‘CLASSICAL ROCK CONCERT’ at the Imperial Hall, Epworth on Thursday, 7th November starting at 7.30pm

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AXHOLME ORCHESTRA’S ROCK CONCERT

The Isle of Axholme Orchestra will be performing a ‘CLASSICAL ROCK CONCERT’ at the Imperial Hall, Epworth on Thursday, 7th November starting at 7.30pm

It promises to be an exciting evening, with the local musicians performing orchestral versions of a range of much-loved rock and pop songs, including hits from U2, Queen, Journey, Coldplay, Rolling Stones, Pulp, and many, many more!

“We’ve done all sorts of themed concerts over the years,” explained Robert Steadman, the conductor of the orchestra, “including providing live accompaniment to a silent movie , a Bridgerton-themed concert with the orchestra dressed in Regency-style clothes, and a concert about artists and works of art in an art gallery.”

The Isle of Axholme Orchestra was founded in the year 2000 and rehearses at Epworth Baptist Church on Tuesday evenings during term time. All orchestral musicians are welcomed and there are no auditions. Future plans include a Christmas extravaganza and accompanying ‘Battleship Potemkin’, another silent movie.

So, how will the orchestra deal with rock and pop songs?

“We’re really looking forward to the concert,” said Ruth Birkett, the principal violin. “It’s a bit different for us, but it’ll be a great sound and a fantastic evening.”

Advance tickets are now on sale online, priced £8 (accompanied under 16s FREE) and can be booked at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/ioax - we hope to also have some tickets available on the door.

Full detail of the concert can be found here: https://facebook.com/events/s/classical-rock-concert-isleof/3866832436920555/

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An evening of music with Out on a L.I.M.

All Saints Centre, Belton Friday 22nd November @7pm Tickets £7

Please bring your own drinks etc

Proceeds to HELP The Mental Health nts Church

Out on a L.I.M. are a duo who play a wide variety of music ranging through self-penned songs, tradi onal English ﬁddle tunes and an eclec c mix from many other ar sts.

For ckets, contact Ian on 07909068855 or pay on the door

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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.

KILN DRIED HARDWOOD LOGS

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South Axholme Academy GCSE Results 2024 –

Congratulations on your amazing results!

South Axholme Academy continues its tradition as a high performing secondary school with another year of amazing GCSE results. 83% of students receiving a grade 4 or above in English and 81% receiving a grade 4 or above in Mathematics. Scott Barlow, Principal said, "The class of 2024 should be proud of their amazing achievements. They have worked incredibly hard and deserve their brilliant results. I would like to thank all of the parents and carers for their unwavering support and wish the students the very best in the next stage of their educational journey."

Stuart Wilks, Chair of Governors, stated, "The GCSE results are again fantastic this year and I would like to congratulate all of the students on their hard work and dedication. I would also like to thank all of the staff at the academy who have supported the students.”

Sarah Sprack, Chief Executive Officer of Isle Education Trust, commented, "South Axholme Academy continues to provide a high quality education for all its students and the results received by our students are once again outstanding. The three-year average for South Axholme Academy show it to be one of the top performing schools within the Yorkshire and Humber area. I would like to thank the teaching staff and leadership team for their relentless efforts in supporting and nurturing our young people. "

Some amazing individual performances include Ryan Brockelsby who achieved 7 grade 9's most notably in Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, Physics and Spanish. He also achieved 2 grade 8's in English Language and English Literature. Oliver Taylor who achieved 6 grade 9's most notably Biology, Chemistry, English Language, Geography, Mathematics, and Photography. In English Literature and Physics he gained two grade 8's. Finally, Amelia Wilkinson who achieved 3 grade 9's including Art, Chemistry and Geography with 5 grade 8's in Biology, English Language, English Literature, Maths and Spanish.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all our students for their hard work, dedication, and exceptional achievements. We also wish them the very best as they embark on the next chapter of their educational and professional journeys.