Including Misterton, Wroot, & Owston Ferry
December 2014
Issue 85
Merry Christmas to all our Readers
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Welcome to the December issue of the Arrow and a Merry Christmas to all our readers! This month and exclusive to the Arrow a new article by Mr Anthony Catherall, THE W.W.2 DIARY OF CLIFFORD SPENCER, forwarded by daughter Julie Spencer of Epworth. This is a must read and will continue each month. Thanks goes to Tony for spending lots of hours working on the article, I’m sure you will agree it was well worth the read..
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Community News St Andrew’s Church, Epworth Annual Christmas Market
Join us on 5th December between 12 noon and 7 pm in the Imperial Hall. Home-made sweets, preserves and cakes together with bran-tube and a repeat of last year’s Gingerbread Bonanza. Christmas Items, Tombola, Books, Games and Raffle (all prizes Christmas Hampers). Refreshments – tea/coffee and cakes will be sold all day and mince pies /savoury biscuits from 4.00 pm.
FREE public meeting held at Haxey Memorial Hall on Tuesday 9th December 7pm till 9pm to discuss fracking. It will start with a 1 hour documentary followed by an open discussion.
The Isle of Axholme Garden Club’s Christmas Party will take place at 7.30pm on 9 December at the Imperial Hall, Epworth. This will include a demonstration on “Planting up some Winter Colour in Pots” by Pauline Berry. There will also be Bingo, Music, Party Games and a Raffle. The monthly competition will be “A Christmas Door Wreath”. Refreshments are also available. Everyone welcome. Visitors £2
There are short health walks running every 2 weeks from Belton playing fields Jeffrey lane car park 10.30. These are part of the national walking for health scheme designed to encourage those who would benefit from walking to become more active in a safe environment. Each walk is attended by at least two trained volunteers. Dates are 3rd 17th 31st December, 14th 28th January and so on! Distance approx. 1-1.5 miles no longer than 30 minutes as these walks are purely for people who need to build up strength health and confidence prior to joining the schemes longer walks. Trained volunteer walk leaders on hand and the walks are very relaxed and friendly. Everyone welcome. Please contact christine@Johnson@northlincs.gov.uk for more details.
Nicholas House Care Home Christmas Bingo will be held on Wednesday 17th December 2014 at 7.30pm at Haxey Memorial Hall.
Carol singing in aid of The Alzheimer's Society by 'Take Note' Choir ‐ on Saturday 13th December, at 12 noon, in front of Haxey Co‐op. All welcome. Also.....
Take Note...........this Christmas Sunday 14th December, at 7pm in Haxey Memorial Hall Tickets £5 adults, £3 children over 5 Available from Haxey Post Office
There will be a tombola stall and raffle. All monies raised will go to the residents social fund. Everyone welcome.
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PC Mark Raper
PCSO Sue Fahy
PCSO Stewart Pearson
CONTACT DETAILS:PC Mark Raper email – mark.raper@humberside.pnn.police.uk PCSO Sue Fahy email – susan.fahy@humberside.pnn.police.uk PCSO Stewart Pearson email – stewart.pearson@humberside.pnn.police.uk Neighbourhood Policing Priorities as agreed by the Neighbourhood Action Team (meeting 18th August 2014):- Full details can be viewed on www.humberside.police.uk Ongoing Issues Horses on the South area of the Isle – The Local Neighbourhood Team are still regularly patrolling the area to monitor the situation and speak to the horse owners if seen. Non Dwelling Burglaries – The Neighbourhood Team regularly patrol the area and as for residents who may see anyone acting suspiciously to report such incidents at the time so that it can be dealt with promptly and appropriately. Also if you require any crime prevention advice also feel free to make contact with the Local Neighbourhood Team. The non-emergency number for Humberside Police is 101. Parking in Haxey – The Neighbourhood Team have continue to monitor the situation although there have been no calls for service recently. Please use a car park if one is available as offenders will be dealt with positively. Residents who may experience any of these types of problems in the area are encouraged to report any incidents at the time, so that it can be dealt with promptly and appropriately on the telephone number as above. Information Winter Driving :- Give yourself time to prepare your vehicle for driving, making sure the entire windscreen/roof of your vehicle is clear of frost and snow where appropriate, and plan your journey. Use roads that are likely to have been gritted and put safety before punctuality. Put together a winter safety kit of a charged mobile phone, a blanket, small shovel, torch, blanket, snacks and high visibility clothing in case you get stuck anywhere. Consider investing in breakdown cover. Christmas Advice :- Now it’s the festive season and people are starting to wrap their presents ready for the big day please take precautions to ensure that any presents are not left in view from prying eyes. Remember you can register your valuable items before wrapping on www.imobilize.com.
***As always our non-emergency number is 101, and in an emergency please dial 999*** Have a Happy and Safe Christmas Mark, Sue and Stewart.
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Community News
ST NICHOLAS CHURCH HAXEY CHRISTMAS SERVICES 2014 SUNDAY 21ST DECEMBER Carol Service - 10.45 am WEDNESDAT 24TH DECEMBER Crib Service - 6.00 pm Midnight Mass - 11.30 pm
THURSDAY 25TH DECEMBER Christmas Day Communion Service at St Martin's Church Owston Ferry at 10.00 am
Owston Ferry Christmas Lights will be switched on Saturday 6th December; 6.30pm for 7pm in the Market Place. There will be carol singing; a bucket collection for The Air Ambulance and of course, Santa will make an appearance.
Owston Ferry Society invites you to Santa at The Smithy, High Street, Owston Ferry (DN9 1RE). Saturday 6th December 2pm-4pm Sunday 7th December 2pm-5pm Saturday 13th December 2pm - 4pm Sunday 14th December 2pm-5pm Refreshments-Raffle-Tombola-Gifts Admission to see Santa £3 (including gift)
The Epworth Thurlow Saturday Night Sequence Dances now have new leaders in Fred and Joan Brumby, Tel. 01427 872848 for further details. All dancers welcome to dance the night away with old and some new sequence dances from 7.30pm to 10.00pm, admission £2 including a raffle. Isle Group of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust News Quiz and Christmas refreshments Our next indoor meeting is to be held at The Stephen Jones Hall, Low Street, Haxey on Thursday 4th December 2014 at 7.30 pm. We look forward to welcoming all our members and new visitors.
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Can you spare a few hours ? Would you like to help improve conservation within North Lincolnshire, We are looking for people who could spend a few hours to help out on any of the following .
Building bird boxes- all materials will be supplied pre cut with instructions for you to build from home
Planting trees -(saplings) in designated places
Growing wildflowers- in pots at home all materials provided
Clearing scrubland If you feel you would like to help out on any of these projects can you please contact me initially with your Name , phone number and which project you would be interested in. Christine Johnson Health walk co ordinator Places Directorate North Lincolnshire Council 01724 297631 or 07717586380 The December meeting of West Butterwick and District Gardening Club takes place on Monday 1st December at West Butterwick Village Hall at 7.30 and is a talk by Michelle Bolton entitled ‘Planting and designing solutions for difficult spaces’. Everyone is welcome – all ages and all levels of gardener Members£1, non members £2 There is no meeting in January. The next meeting is on 2nd February 2015 and Gail Summerfield will be giving a talk - ‘Shining a light on bulbs’.
St. Martin's Church, Owston Ferry will be holding a Carol Service at 4pm on Sunday 21st December, the Crib Service will be held at 6pm on the 24th December and on 25th December Christmas Communion will be held at 10am..
Owston Ferry WI are very pleased that the Salvation Army will be returning to us to play and sing at the Coronation Hall, High Street, Owston Ferry on Wednesday 17th December. All are welcome to join us.
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MISTERTON NEWS MISTERTON SENIOR CITIZENS’ ANNUAL PARTY The Misterton Senior Citizens’ Annual Party is on Saturday 17 January 2015, in the Methodist Church Hall. If you have not attended before and would like an invitation, please contact Nikki Jaggard-Smith on 891629 to be included when the invitations are sent out in December. Those who attended last year will automatically receive an invite (but please note the change in who to contact).
TIDYING UP THE CHURCH’S GRAVEYARD A generous-hearted resident has been paying for additional grass cutting around the memorial stones at the east end of Misterton Parish Church’s graveyard. The area has looked much better for the extra care and attention. If anyone would like to contribute to the grass-cutting costs, please speak to the Church Treasurer, Hazel Duffner (890877).
MAKE YOUR PROPERTY BURGLAR-PROOF! Misterton and nearby villages has seen a spate of burglaries in October and November – and Notts Police has a range of guides on its website to help keep your home and valuables secure. Go to www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/document/advice-home. Be a good neighbour - if you see anyone acting suspiciously, call the police on 999 while it’s happening or 101 afterwards.
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The Trentside Federation Schools’ News – West Butterwick and St Martin’s C of E Primary Schools Recently, both schools in our Federation focused their minds on the significance of 11th November and the various events that took place in our schools, the local community, nationally and within the wider world. Discussions were based around Remembrance Day, WW1 Centenary, Armistice and the Poppy Appeal. On 14th November we held our annual St Martin’s Service of Remembrance/Patronal Service in church, reflecting on the sacrifices and contributions made by a range of members in our society over the years, such as service men/women, St Martin himself, Canon Ravins and the Stonehouse and Sanders Apprenticeship Charity set up over 100 years ago. In the week preceding this, all our pupils enjoyed a visit from three local musicians who came to share aspects of ‘the history of music’ with us, with a particular focus on the period in time of ‘The Mowbrays’ who were once ‘Lords of the Manor of Epworth and Westwood’. A range of ‘early instruments and period music’ was covered 1100 - 1400. This included some dancing too! On Thursday 6th November, 31 children from St Martin's attended an indoor athletics festival in Scunthorpe. We competed against three other schools and gained 198 points overall, resulting in third place. The track events included individual running and relay races and the field events included triple jump; speed bounce; chest push and soft javelin. Yasmine Cross, Abbie Garner, Ffion Francis and Abigail Platt achieved 1st place in a number of events. The obstacle relay with Abbie, Abigail, Sammy and Hannah T was a close finish and an exciting race to watch. Unfortunately, the winning positions were just out of reach for the boys but they gave all the events a good try. It was an exciting afternoon of sport and St Martin's competed fully in all of the events adopting an infectious sporting attitude that will take them forward to future sporting competitions. Over this last half-term of 2014, we have a dramatic production of ‘Alladin’ in the pipeline, Children in Need fundraisers planned, as well as National Anti-Bullying Week activities. The aims of Anti-Bullying Week include promoting greater awareness that discriminatory language is wrong whilst also becoming more aware of groups of young people who may be particularly vulnerable to bullying. Through anti-bullying education we can achieve more ‘inclusive attitudes’ in society. Jo Buckle, Headteacher
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In December (and most of November too) we are surrounded by signs and symbols urging us to spend our money and have a good time. It is sometimes said that fewer people today know what we celebrate a week before the end of December. We say in the churches, “Christmas begins with Christ” for among the many images of this season we still see the couple with the donkey trudging through the night and the family in the stable surrounded by the familiar cast of men and beasts. This is what Christmas really is; our faith tells us that God came into our world because of his great love for us; It seems incredible to us today that God should have chosen that particular time and place not to demonstrate his great power but to creep into the world beside us. That is the way of God who is constantly surprising us; after all who would have thought that a world wide religious movement could have its roots in a place like Epworth?
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Watch out for the The Isle of Axholme Lions Christmas Float in the Isle from 1st December. Please support the Lions with your donations as you have generously done in previous years.
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THE W.W.2 DIARY OF CLIFFORD SPENCER 1764164 Gunner. SPENCER Clifford 27 L.A.A. (Light Ack Ack) Regt, R.A. (Royal Artillery) (107 Bty. (Battery)) Adapted & edited for publication by
Anthony E. Catherall
Date of Birth. 11 January 1908. Date of Enlistment 16 January 1941
*Forward by Daughter Julie Spencer *I spent over two years typing up my father’s original diaries. *Born on 11 Jan 2008 my father Clifford Henry Spencer was one of six children, three brothers and two sisters. Father and Mother had a farm. *Dad, had a happy childhood and later as a young man, enjoyed football, cricket and tennis. *There was no television in those days, they made their own pleasures. My mother was two years older than Dad, born on 4 July 1906, was one of the crowds of friends who he mixed with and they often played doubles at tennis. *My Father was in love with my Mother before she was with him, she was quite happy just being friends and she also came from a farming family. *She also had siblings, having two brothers and two sisters. They all mixed and played together along with various cousins and friends. *Eventually they got engaged and married on 31 August 1935, I came along one year later 27 August 1936. *Dad wasn’t interested in farming so went to Baines & Son in Goole to learn a trade as a Painter & Decorator. Together they bought a small house in Goole and lived happily until Dad was called up. Subsequently, Mother and me, went to live with my Grandparents in a tiny village near Haxey Lincolnshire, called Graizelound. *I was five when Dad went abroad and nine when he came home for good. I was too young to remember missing my Father, but according to my Mothers letters, I talked about him every day, especially at bed times when I said my prayers and every Christmas I would ask for my Daddy to come home.. *But, I had my mum and grandparents and was surrounded by loving Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. I had a wonderful childhood and never knew there was a war on really. *This is not only a war diary, but also, a love story between my Mother and father, that continued until Dad’s death on 12 May1966 aged 58. *Forward by Anthony Catherall *Like Julie, I have spent many happy hours reading this poignant and moving personal account of her father Clifford. His love for his wife Mary and Julie is most abundant throughout his diary entries, together with the hundreds of letters that he wrote home during his service in North Africa and later as a POW in Italy. I believe it was that abiding love that kept him going. The letters show spirit throughout his three years abroad, and as Julie says, yes, it is a love story as well as a war diary. *Clifford, like many gallant soldiers who served for us during both WW1 & WW2, restricted their comments in writing, both then and when they came home, about the ‘hell’ they went through ‘off the record’, some keeping it from their loved ones for all time, much credit must go to these soldiers for this restraint. Clifford records here succinctly at times, by just listing his accounts. Nevertheless by his diligence, he has preserved his exploits, a most worthy and valuable tale for his immediate family and other readers. *Clifford had an inborn talent in several ways, one of which was to draw caricatures of his sporting heroes, in his case on any old lined paper he could get his hands on and hide. I have added some of these along with many relevant photographs, documents and other paperwork provided by Julie to give body to his diary. Also in bold text, I have occasionally added comments that in this modern age we have been able to discover and sometimes slightly corrected, amended, or explained, dates, names, times, facts or spellings that may at the time and because of the pressure he was under alluded Clifford. Tosureadvertise please call 01302 532676 07912 643010 *Like me I’m you will find his sometimes graphic account,or both interesting, enlightening, funny,33 charming and loving story, a joy to read. TO BE CONTINUED
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This lovely boy is Alfie, an 8 month old Jack Russell Cross. Alfie is a very happy, playful boy, who loves fuss and attention, and loves to play. He is still very much a puppy, and will need some training, although the basics are there. He is ok with kids and other dogs, but not cats. We are looking for an active family for Alfie, as he loves his walks and has lots of energy. Alfie will be fully vaccinated and neutered prior to adoption. If you are interested in meeting this lovely boy, please give Isle Rescue a call on 01427 728705
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As this article is being written, the phone line at Isle Rescue is very busy. Every day we take calls from people begging us to take in their dogs and cats and find new homes for them. This happens throughout the year, but the few weeks running up to and including the Christmas period are by far the worst. Some people obviously decide that they want a cute puppy or kitten for Christmas, and the loyal pet they have had for many years must go to make room. Then a few weeks later, they realise that the cute puppy has grown, needs a lot of attention and training, makes a mess and barks, so sadly it has to go as well. Of course there are genuine reasons why someone may have to give up their beloved pet, and it is heartbreaking. But there are many who are happy to dump their pets out in the street, leave them behind in the garden when they move house, or give them away “Free to a Good Home� on the selling sites, without a second thought as to where they will end up. And yes, without going into the scary details, many of these do end up in the wrong hands. Rescues such as ourselves help as many as we can, but it is a drop in the ocean. There are thousands of dogs in Rescues and Council Pounds throughout the country- many of whom will never be re-homed. A large percentage of these were once family pets. Please be careful what you wish for this Christmas. Pets really are a big commitment, so make sure you are willing- and able- to give them the lovely, lifetime home they all deserve.
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Change your driving habits with the change of season Dear Readers, As autumn brings a change in the colour of leaves, motorists also need to be aware of the hazards brought about by changing road conditions.. Fallen leaves tend to accumulate near roadside gutters and, when combined with heavier seasonal rainfall, can block roadside drains causing localised deep water and wet leaves on the road surface increase the danger of skidding for drivers and motorcyclists. Darker mornings and early evenings also mean that it is harder to spot surface water. If the road surface is black, pockets of water are less easy to see and can cause a sharp, unexpected jolt on the steering wheel when hit. The sun is also lower in the sky at sunrise and sunset at this time of year and motorists should be aware this can have a dangerous blinding effect, particularly around the time motorists are commuting to and from work. The colder temperatures of autumn can also to give rise to fog. Fog is a particular problem on fast-moving roads, such as motorways but severely reduced visibility brings danger for drivers on all roads – particularly junctions and roundabouts. Use fog lights sparingly; switch them on only when visibility is below 100 metres. Leaving them on after fog has disappeared is an offence and a danger to other motorists. Fog can also cause moisture on the windscreen; use wipers to clear the exterior and keep the interior clean to help maintain visibility. Motorists should set lighting and windscreen controls in their vehicle before setting off to avoid distraction while travelling. Sharp braking can also be even more dangerous when visibility is poor. Motorists should be prepared to slow down to enable them to stop within the distance they can see to be clear and give following drivers more time react. Safe Driving Paul Tuke. IMI Approved Driver Training Observer. Doncaster Advanced Motorists. Tel: 01302 886 276
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What’s On In Your area in the Isle of Axholme Activity
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Wed
18th Haxey Cubs
Scout hut Behind Haxey Church
6:30 - 8:30 pm
01427 752250
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Isle of Axholme Wolf cubs
Westwoodside Village Hall
6.00-7.30 pm
01427 754120
Mon
Isle of Axholme Scouts
Westwoodside Village Hall
7.00-9.00 pm
01427 754120
Tues
All Stars Tae Kwon Do
Coronation Hall, Owston Ferry
6.00 - 8.00pm
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Tues
Isle of Axholme Beavers
Westwoodside Village Hall
6.00-7.30 pm
01427 754120
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
Mon/Thur Owston Ferry short mat Bowls
Coronation Hall (September—April)
1.30—3.30 pm 01427 728590
Wed
Social Club—over 60’s
Westwoodside Village Hall
Fri
Tae kwan Do
Westwoodside Village Hall
Tues
18th Haxey Beavers
Scout hut Behind Haxey Church
6:00 - 7:30 pm
01427 752250
Fri
18th Haxey Scouts
Scout hut Behind Haxey Church
7:00 - 9:00 pm
01427 752250
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
Bingo
Memorial Hall
7pm—9pm
01427 752636
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
Fri
Tae Kwan Do
Memorial Hal
5:45-6:45 pm
1st Wed
Haxey Woman's Institute (WI)
Memorial Hall
Wed
Swing Band Rehearsal
Stephen Jones Community Hall, Haxey
7:30-930 pm
Thurs
Owston Ferry Bowling Club
The Green, Owston Ferry (Roll Up & Drives)
2.00-4.00pm
01427 728590
Thurs
Sunshine Yoga
Coronation Hall, Owston Ferry
7:00 - 8:30 pm
01427 873730
Thurs
Preschool—Playgroup 3—5 years
Memorial Hall
9:15-3:15 pm
01427 753162
Thurs
Happy Circle (over 60’s)
Haxey Church Hall
2:00—4:00 pm
01427 752636
Thurs
Bambi—Playgroup 1—3 years
Memorial Hall
9:45-11:45 am
01427 754830
Crooked Billet, Owston Ferry
Thurs
Aquafit
Misterton School Pool.
Thurs
Kick Boxing
Fri
Preschool—Playgroup 2.5—5 years
Wed/Fri
Epworth short mat Bowls Club
Epworth Leisure Centre (September—April)
Musical Monkeys 0—5 years
2.00-4.00 pm 01427 752524 5.00-7.00pm 01302 311174
01302 311174 01427 753062
3rd Thurs Ferry Folk Group
Fri
Contact
8pm start
01427 728643
6.45-7.45pm
01427 754772
Memorial Hall
6:00 - 8:00pm
01427 875051
Memorial Hall
9:15-3:15 pm
01427 754330
3.30—5.30 pm
01427 728781
Memorial Hall
10:3012:noon
01427 753787
3:00 10:00pm
01427 873532
Fri
Ballroom Dancing Classes
Memorial Hall
Fri
Nordic Walking
Epworth Garden Centre
Thurs
Epworth & Isle of Axholme Rotary Club
The Mowbray Arms, Epworth
6.15pm start
01427 752464
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
The Stephen Jones Community Hall - Pam Layton (Bookings)
10.00-noon 01724 297280
01427 752783
Bookings of the Memorial Hall
Email: haxeymemorialhall@hotmail.co.uk (caretaker 07504 883614)
0744 3493 059
Bookings of Westwoodside Village Hall
Vivien M’Itwamwari
01427 753856
Bookings of Westwoodside Pavilion
Deb Hotson
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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 009966
Childline
0800 1111
Neighbourhood Watch
01482 444466
Health Visitor Team for under 5’s
01724 298088
SSAFA Forces Help www.ssafa,org.uk
, 01476 569764
NSPCC
0808 80050000
RSPCA
08705 555999
NHS Direct
0845 4647
Owston Ferry LIVES (information only)
01427 728324
Community 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
Epworth & Isle of Axholme Rotary Club
01427 752464
£30 + VAT for 12 months Contact Carolyn
01302 532676
Boarding Kennels/Training Croft House Kennels & Cattery
01427 890235
Business/Finance/Accountants Sterry & Co Chartered Certified Accountants
01427 752958
Hurstons Accountants & Bus. Advisors
01427 873737
Health/Fitness /Swimming Minnows Swimming Club, Misterton School Pool Catherine 01427 754240 or Annette 01427 754772 Aquafit - Misterton School
01427 754772
Pilates classes covering the Isle with Jill Allen
0790 338 4065
Quality Lifestyles Personal Training Consultancy Paul Seaman ACSM HFI 01427 753591 / 07714 318958
Funeral Directors Fields Funeral Service, Westwoodside
01427 874424
R Butoid Funeral Service , Misterton & Dist
01427 890317
Local Taxis Axi Private Hire up to 8 passengers www.axiprivatehire.co.uk
7866 859963 01724 798877
A & H Taxi (based in Westwoodside) up to 8 passengers 07817 068199
Tuition Maths and English Tuition Dyslexia Specialist
Trade/Craftsmen Brooks Homecare Improvements 01427 875314 /07973142963 Chris Yeardley Roofing services 01427 754197 / 07974 140344 Axholme Decorating Centre 'Mixing Paint For You' sales@axdeccentre.co.uk 01427 238941
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
Fountain Court florist
01427 872106
Entertainment/Children’s Care
Willows Dental Practice—Belton
Martin Johnson Plumbing & Heating Repairs
01302 845978 07817 300662
Orton Electrical Domestic/Commercial Installations 01427 752197 07850 087696
Home and Garden Axholme Pest Control
01427 873608 / 0776 6747245
All Aboard Children’s Club -Westwoodside
Leisure
01427 874831
01427 753676
Computer Services
Epworth Leisure Centre
01427 873845
Haxey Cricket Club
01427 752394
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01427 752077
IT To Go Computer Services
01302 352352
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