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Welcome to the August issue of Haxey and Westwoodside Arrow

Summer’s out!! We are now well in to the long summer break for schools and colleges across our region and it is anticipated that millions of us will be jetting off on our holidays, especially with all the limitations over the past 2 years. News is circulating with regard to Doncaster airports closure, this was the key to Doncaster’s successful city status bid and has become a hugh blow just weeks after celebrating its status as part of the Queen’s platinum Jubilee celebrations. Please support your local airport by signing the petition. https://www.change.org/p/savedoncaster-sheffield-airport? Any local news or events please keep in touch for the next issue of the Arrow. Enjoy the read.

The deadline for the September issue is Thursday 11th August for delivery by the 1st of the month.

Carolyn Grant Mobile no 07912643010 carolyn@arrowpublications.co.uk @arrowpublications.co.uk

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Community News Folk Dancing in the Isle of Axholme Isle Dance for Health

The folk dances run by local folk dance band Lys St Georges restart this autumn as follows: Thursday 15 September Thursday 22 September Thursday 29 September Thursday 6 October Thursday 20 October Thursday 27 October 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 an admission charge of £3/each dance. For more information contact Kate Billmore on 01427 753363 or Peter Barnard on 01427 873937.

Beaver Section Master and Leaders needed! We meet on Tuesdays at WWS village hall 18.0019.30 Fun, friends, woodland adventures, gams and crafts! Baden-Powell Scouts’ Association Contact Gregor Gibb-Group Scout Master 07843249615 or email: gagibb79@aol.com

The next meeting of the Epworth and District Flower Club will be on 12th September at 7.30pm in St Andrew’s Church. Though this will not be a meeting open to everyone, tickets at a cost of £10 will be available from Club members for their guests. Further details about tickets can be had from Celia on 07784 421273.

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Epworth Music Day 2022 The threatened rain didn’t arrive in Epworth until teatime, and by then Epworth had been in party mode since 9.30am. Afterall, it was Epworth Music Day – the biggest event in the town’s calendar, and there was a common wish to banish the woes we have all experienced over the past 2 years. Peter Barnard, Co-Director of the day, said ‘This was the 7th one we’ve organised, and what a great event it was! Over 90 hours of music to sample for free at the 14 different venues around Epworth, with nearly 60 sets of performers across a wide range of genres. It’s such a great showcase for Epworth. As well as many people from the Isle who came out to have a great time on the day, we had a lot of visitors from further afield! The local shops, cafes and pubs all had a chance to benefit from all this extra footfall. During the daytime, music echoed around Epworth from 9.30am when the bells of St Andrew’s Church rang out, to 5pm. Then the evening concert in the church was completely full, as were The Queen’s Head, The Old School Inn and The White Bear which had all organised their own music till late. It was glorious to see so many people enjoying themselves amid all the wonderful entertainment, and with the road closure in the centre of town, the crowds spilled across the roads and pavements listening to the music. We’ve received so many messages of thanks for staging the event. We want to thank all the performers who took part on Saturday. All the venues and service providers. All the spectators and listeners. Epworth Town Council for their financial support. All the stewards. All my Epworth Music Day committee members. And most of all my fellow director, Kate Billmore. It was her and my idea to create this wonderful celebration of live music in North Lincolnshire, and we're so proud of how fabulously it ran. We're not going to make Epworth Music Day into something it's not. It'll continue to be held in the centre of the town and outdoors; to be a free to attend event; and it will be about promoting and celebrating the power of live music. A real community event, put on by the community for the community. Next year it's on Saturday 24th June. Add it to your diary now and spread the word! If you want to play at it or would like to help us organise and run it, contact me at peter.barnard@me.com’

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A Roaring Success Isle Choral Singers Summer Concert Saturday the 9th was the day of the Choral Singers summer concert in St Nicholas Church in Haxey, and was also the first public appearance , with the choir, of Robert Steadman their new musical director and conductor. Robert, who very recently got married, is a composer and conductor. He grew up in Hampshire and went on to study music at Oxford University. He has composed music for the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the percussionist Evelyn Glennie, and an opera with the author Richard Adams. He currently conducts two choirs and an orchestra - the Isle Choral Singers being one of them - as well as working with various theatre groups. He moved to live in Lincolnshire in 2013. The concert was well attended, and the audience showed their enjoyment and appreciation of the programme with rousing applause, smiles, foot tapping, and with one or two, their own conducting of the music. The programme of music was widely varied with a medley from Les Miserables, songs from 2 different Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals, one or two from the world of films and some traditional tunes to set the hips wiggling and the toes tapping, which Robert urged the audience to join in with if they so wished. A few did, but very quietly. Maurice, the choirs' accompanist played beautifully, as always, and added to the total effect of the evening. Maurice, himself, is an accomplished musician and composer and does a splendid job for the choir. Mr Nick Haines, a former musical director of the choir, made a guest appearance, playing on the church organ in the first half of the programme, and on the modern keyboard, with a little more upbeat selection, in the second half of the programme. The choir is holding a "meet the choir" evening in the Imperial hall in Epworth on July 11th to allow anyone, who may feel that singing is fun, uplifting and good for the mental wellbeing, to go along and meet the choir members and discover for themselves that it's even better if singing with a group of friendly, helpful people and so continue to join in, after the choirs summer break, and prepare for the Christmas concert. If interested in joining the choir you can always get in touch via their facebook page "Isle Choral Society" where you will find contact details, or simply watch out for notification that rehearsals have begun again, after the summer break, in the Imperial Hall in Epworth, and go along at 7pm. Cath Fordham

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MISTERTON GALA - A FAB DAY FOR ALL THE FAMILY! Misterton Gala (Saturday 2 July) went well, was very well attended, the weather behaved - and the bar had to be re-stocked three times! Pictured is Be’dazzled with their performance from Les Mis. There was a solo performance from Anya Wiltschinsky, dancing from Everett-Fox School of Dance, and a fab set from Big Wayne’s Blues Experience, plus the dog show, vintage vehicles, fire crew, children's entertainer, local children's authors doing book readings... An allround good family day. Many thanks to the organisers, all those who supported it with their stalls - and to all those who attended.

Here we are at the end of another academic year. Westwoodside Church of England Academy celebrated in style this month, with the whole school enjoying the colour run. Every child ran laps of the school whilst getting literally covered in paint. There were so many smiling (and messy) faces. It was a great way to start the summer, whilst keeping fit. The school is also celebrating as they have obtained the Gold Award for Sports in school for the 6th year running. Everybody at the school is grateful to everyone who has helped and supported us this year. We wish you all a happy and safe summer- and look forward to a great year ahead next September.

Mr S Watson Head Teacher Literacy, Science and Sports Co-ordinator

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What’s On In Your area in the Isle of Axholme Activity

Meeting place

Time

Contact

Wed

18th Gains Haxey Cubs

The Youth Hub, High Street, Haxey

Mon

1st Isle of Axholme B-P Wolf Cubs'

Mon

1st Isle of Axholme B-P Scouts

Mon (4th)

Royal British Legion Epworth Branch

Old School Inn Epworth

Tues

All Stars Tae Kwon Do

Coronation Hall, Owston Ferry

6.00 - 8.00pm

01427 728162

Tues

1st Isle of Axholme B-P Beavers

Westwoodside Village Hall

6.00-7.30 pm

01427 239134

Tues

Line Dancing

Westwoodside Village Hall

7.30-9.30 pm

01427 873778

Wed

Mother and Toddler

Westwoodside Village Hall

9.00-11.00 am

Thurs

Owston Ferry short mat Bowls

Coronation Hall (September—April)

1.30—3.30 pm

Wed

Social Club—over 60’s

Westwoodside Village Hall

2.00-4.00 pm

01427 752524

Fri

Tae kwan Do

Westwoodside Village Hall

5.00-7.00pm

01302 311174

Tues

18th Gains Haxey Beavers

The Youth Hub, High Street, Haxey

6.00-7.30pm

07728 421851

Fri

18th Gains Haxey Scouts & Explorers The Youth Hub, High Street, Haxey

7.00-9pm

07728 421851

Mon

Preschool— Playgroup 2.5—5 years

Memorial Hall

9:15-:3:15 pm

01427 754330

Tues

Aquafit

Misterton School Pool.

10.00-11 am

01427 754772

Tues

Preschool Playgroup 3—5 years

Memorial Hall

9:15-3:15 pm

01427 754330

Tues

Haxey Bingo

Memorial Hall Mrs Heather Macfall

7.00—9pm

01427 754183

Wed

Preschool– playgroup 2.5—5 years

Memorial Hall

9:15- 3:15pm

01427 754330

Wed

Sunshine Yoga

Epworth

1:15-2:45pm

01427 873730

Sat

Owston Ferry Bowls Club

The Green, Owston Ferry (Roll Up & Drives) April to Sept

2.00-4.00pm

01427 728349

Thurs

Sunshine Yoga

Coronation Hall, Owston Ferry

7:00 - 8:30 pm

01427 873730

Mon-Frid

Haxey pre school

Memorial Hall

8.00-6.00pm

01427 753162

Thurs

Bambi—Playgroup 0—5 years

St Nicholas’ Church Youth Hub, Haxey (term time only)

9:30-11:30 am

01427 753053

Thurs

Aquafit

Misterton School Pool.

Thurs

Exercise Class

Fri

6.00-8pm

07728 421851

Westwoodside Village Hall

6.00-7.30 pm

01427 239134

Westwoodside Village Hall

7.00-9.00 pm 7pm

01427 239134 01427 872223

01427 728349

6.45-7.45pm

01427 754772

Memorial Hall

6:00 - 8:00pm

01427 875051

Preschool—Playgroup 2.5—5 years

Memorial Hall

9:15-3:15 pm

01427 754330

Wed/Fri

Epworth short mat Bowls Club

Epworth Leisure Centre (September—April)

3.30—5.30 pm

01427 872445

Fri

Nordic Walking

Epworth Garden Centre

9.30 start

01724 297270

Thurs

Epworth & Isle of Axholme Rotary Club

The Red Lion Epworth (1st and 3rd Thursday)

Thurs

Musical Movement - Toddlers 12months +

Epworth Thurlow Pre School

9:00 - 10:00 am

01427 875016

Thurs

Musical Movement - Baby Group

Epworth Thurlow Pre School

10:00 - 11:00 am

01427 875016

Sat

Slate House Market & Carboot

Nr Messingham, Scunthorpe

1pm start

01909 480087

6.15pm start 01302 265130

The Stephen Jones Community Hall - Pam Layton (Bookings)

01427 752783

Bookings of the Haxey Memorial Hall

joannemo ram@live.co.uk

0790 9009 442

Bookings of Westwoodside Village Hall

Vivien M’Itwamwari

01427 753856

Bookings of West Butterwick Village Hall

Beryl Ash

01724 783125

Bookings of Westwoodside Pavilion

Deb Hotson

www.westwoodsidepfa.co.uk

01652 618306

30Smithy,Please “The Arrow” responding to advertisements The Old Owstonmention Ferry is open Sundays and Bankwhen Holidays May-Sept 2pm-5pm Contact 01427 728325

Chapmans Sheds, Garages & Fencing Tel: 07850 876904 Based in the Isle of Axholme

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Crowle Peatland Railway

We hosted a couple of schools from the Isle who came to the Railway after visiting the Landscape Partnership Exhibition at the North Lincolnshire Museum. They were treated to a ride on the railway and found out more about the history and heritage of the Moors. We have also hosted a number of walking groups who have enjoyed a guided walk onto Crowle & Thorne Moors followed by a full lunch in moorside cafe. If you think we could organise an event for your family or a group you are a member of, please get in touch (angus@townley.com) Many thanks to all who attended our June open weekend which included a craft market in the 'Goat Shed'. We were blessed with good weather and it was great to see so many people enjoying themselves. We were able to operate with two separate locomotives - the Wickham Trolley and our Simplex 'Little Peat'. Open Weekends Our programme of Open Weekends continues and the next event in August will be our Food & Beer Festival. In addition to stalls from local food producers, we will be selling beers from the Pig Barn Brewery in Haxey and the Axhole Brewery Company. August 13 - 14 - Local Food & Beer Festival There will be train rides and the cafe will be open from 10 am to 4 pm on both Saturday & Sunday for the following dates. Work continues on fully restoring the Lisbon Tram and we will shortly be constructing carriages using wagon bases that have been kindly donated by Stadfold Barn Railway in Staffordshire. We are also working on completing the ballasting of the track and construction of platforms at both ends of the line. Some of this work will be carried out by Students from North Lindsey College in Scunthorpe. Would you like to help us? We need help in all areas and not just in maintaining and running the railway. Would you be able to help; - in the cafe? - writing a members' newsletter? - gardening and keeping the grounds smart? - help in the workshop? - running the railway? - or any other skills we might need? Is there any other way you could help us? All necessary training provided! If you are interested in becoming a member and volunteering please feel free to drop into one of our work parties on Wednesday and Saturday mornings - we are a friendly bunch and always looking for new willing hands. The cafe is becoming a regular date in many people's diaries. In addition to being open during Open Weekends we are open for; - Afternoon Tea on the First Wednesday of the Month (August 3rd) (pre-booking essential - Julie 07584 261066) - Sunday Brunch (10:00am-12:00Noon) on the Third Sunday each Month (August 21st). We would like to be open at other times but need sufficient numbers of volunteers to make this happen.

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Advice

Business Directory

Pensions Helpline

0800 991234

Electricity Emergencies

0800 375 675

Transco - Gas Leaks Yorkshire Water

080 111 999 0845 1242424

Care in the Community Age Concern

0800 1111

Neighbourhood Watch Health Visitor Team

01302 532676

Business/Finance/Accountants Hurstons Accountants & Bus. Advisors

01482 444466 0800 099951

01427 873737

Health/Fitness /Swimming Aquafit - Misterton School

0800 009966

Childline

£30 + VAT for 12 months Contact Carolyn

01427 754772

The Willows Dental

01427 872106

Blissful Soles Reflexology Mobile Therapist

07901 016688

Funeral Directors Fields Funeral Service, Westwoodside

01427 874424

R Butoid Funeral Service , Misterton & Dist

01427 890317

SSAFA Forces Help www.ssafa,org.uk

, 01476 569764

NSPCC

0808 80050000

RSPCA

0300 1234999

Brooks HOMECARE Replacement Window and Doors 07973 142963 01427 875314

111

CES Electrical Services—Karl Collins 07768 467814 01427 753072

NHS Direct Transco Emergency Gas

0800 111999

Community

Trade/Craftsmen

JMB Developments (for all your plastering jobs) 07785 735984 Taxis

Crime Stoppers

0800 555 111

Carers Support Centre

01652 650585

Isle of Axholme Lions

01427 752139

Isle of Axholme Osteoporosis Support Link—Anne Broster

01427 875752

A& H Taxis-Westwoodside

Home and Garden Axholme Pest Control

Epworth & Isle of Axholme Rotary Club

01427 873608 / 0776 6747245

0790 4573 405

Education and General Epworth Country Primary School

01427 872345

Haxey C of E School

01427 752294

Westwoodside C of E Primary School

01427 752355

Westwoodside Mobile Library

01724 865675

Haxey Library - Memorial Hall

01724 753239

Epworth and District WI

07747 103805

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FOR YOUR PEACE OF MIND Call 01302 770362 Mobile 07979 771128 or 07799 804577

Leisure Epworth Leisure Centre

01427 873845

Haxey Cricket Club

01427 752394

07817068199 or 01427 362016

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