Including Misterton, Wroot, & Owston Ferry
June 2013
Issue 67
Police News Page 12 Where you live your local history Page 16 Haxey Parish Council Newsleter Page 24/25
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Editors Letter… First of all I would like to say a big congratulations to local girl Sheridan Smith for picking up a BAFTA this week for her leading role in the TV drama Mrs Biggs…..Well done and we look forward to seeing you in many more dramas to come. June brings Fathers Day, treat your dad with something special, visit NE1 in Epworth, they have a fantastic range of clothes and gifts. See advert on page 11.
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This month I would like to say a special thank you to Timothy Buckley, Rector of St Oswalds Church for his input in the magazine. over the years! I wish you and your family the very best in your retirement. I am sure there are lots of events over the Summer months, if you would like a mention in your local Arrow please email me asap. The magazines are very busy and articles are published on a first come first serve basis. The deadline for the July issue is Wednesday 12th June.
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News, News, News, News, News, News, News... Dunroamin K9 Dog Rescue- We are now based at Croft House Kennels in West Stockwith , and have many rescue dogs of different breeds looking for loving homes. We are also grateful for donations of dog food, toys & treats, along with any items we can re-sell to raise much needed funds to help care for and feed our dogs. If you are considering adopting a rescue dog, or are able to help us in any way, please call us on 01427 728705 or email us at info@dunroamink9rescue.org.uk and arrange to come along to see our lovely dogs for adoption. Dunroamin K9 Rescue at Croft House Kennels, West Stockwith, DN10 4BE www.dunroamin-k9rescue.org.uk
Wroot Chapel Lunches take place on the last Thursday of the month in Wroot Village Hall commencing midday. Delicious steak pie, vegetables, homemade puddings plus tea or coffee all for £5.
St Martin's Church, Owston Ferry 2nd June 09.15 Holy Communion 9th June 09.15 Holy Communion 15th June 10.30am Deanery Communion at Epworth Church with Rev. John Bell of Iona Community 23rd June 09.15 Holy Communion 30th June 09.15 Holy Communion
Haxey Methodist Church invite you to a concert by INTERMEZZO on Sunday, 30th June, 2013 at 2.30 p.m. followed by tea/ coffee and cake Come and enjoy this lovely group Any queries please contact Pamela Layton - tel. no. 01427 752783
Owston Ferry WI will be meeting in the Coronation Hall at 7.30pm on Wednesday 19th June when Pauline Wilson will be giving a humorous talk of classroom tales from within the
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walls teaching young offenders and prisoners in HM Prisons. Visitors are very welcome and there is a charge of £3.00 for non members and refreshments will be served.
Epworth is holding its 5th Music Day in conjunction with International Music Day (Fête de la Musique) on Friday 21st June. All day in the village there will be free open-air musical performances of all kinds, many of them impromptu. We will be capping the day’s music with a mini concert in the evening in the Wesley Church Hall. If you are a musician – amateur or professional, rock, classical, folk, jazz – or singer who would enjoy joining with musicians all round the world in celebrating the first day of Summer in music, please come and join in. Simply turn up in the town on 21st June at any time from 10am onwards to perform or listen. If you want to perform in the evening concert, please contact Peter Barnard on 01427 873937. ST NICHOLAS CHURCH HAXEY PARISH WEEKEND 8TH & 9TH JUNE 2013 - All day Saturday and 12.00 noon - 4.00 pm Sunday. The theme this year is MEMORIES. Displays of Memorabilia in Church. Tea/Coffee and Cakes will be served Saturday morning 10.00 am - 12.00 noon. Stalls on the green outside Church to include Raffle, Cakes, Vegetables, Tombola, Brownies, Books and Crafts. Bouncy Castle and games for children plus Competition in Church of a Flower Arrangement in a Beaker. A BBQ will be held on the Saturday 12.30pm and is Ticket Only - Adults £5 Children under 12 years £2.50. Tickets available from Church members. There will be a Fly Past of a Dakota Aircraft subject to weather conditions. More information will be posted on the Notice Board outside Church when available. Sunday morning Service 10.45am and Evening Service 6.00 pm. Donations for stalls very much appreciated. For information please contact 01427 754550
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News, News, News... On the 23rd of June 2013 Nicholas House Care Home in Haxey will be holding a celebration to mark the 25th Anniversary of the opening of Nicholas House ( 26th June 1988). Included on the day will be entertainment from 'Room 21 Swing Band' playing the sounds of Glen Miller and Frank Sinatra. Sian Hart will also entertain us with her vocals and there will also be a DJ playing background music during break periods. We are also officially opening the newly landscaped gardens and raised sensory beds in the courtyard created by Graham Bodle of Spacemaker in memory of Miss Gwen Teanby who was resident with us from November 2000 to July 2011. A barbecue buffet and other refreshments will also be available.
Summer Fair Epworth Primary Academy Friday 21st June 3.Come along and join in the fun with Pony Rides, Food Stalls, Tattoos, Bouncy Castle, Bottle Tombola, Children's Tombola, Cake Stall, Face Painting, Strawberries and Ice Cream, Beat the Goalie and Wonky Bike, Plus a Fire Engine! Don't forget to buy your Raffle Tickets at £1 each. Raffle Prizes confirmed so far are: 2 VIP Passes for up to 16 people worth £200 each at Bawtry Paintball, 4 Tickets to Doncaster Greyhound Stadium. 4 Free Games at Doncaster Superbowl, Family of 4 pass at Fantasy Island and x2 Passes to LaserZone and x2 passes to Xplore Softplay at Xscape in Castleford! More prizes to be announced!
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On Sunday 5th May, the Smithy opened its doors again but this time entrance was free and refreshments prepared by Jaysters of Bawtry were served. This was all because the Owston Ferry Heritage Trail Guide was launched. It was encouraging that so many visitors arrived and were able to watch Don Barker, Master Blacksmith and Past Prime Warden of the Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths showing his art on the forge.
Ian Walker, Chairman of the Owston Ferry Society thanked all the Committee for their help in the preparation of the Guide but especial thanks were given to Gary Allen of Voluntary Action North Lincolnshire for all his help to Tess Johnson in order that a Heritage Lottery Fund award was given for the production of the guide. The photography was carried out by Steve Oatway Photography of Epworth and the artwork was carried out by the Forge and in particular Linda Cairns of that firm. The sun shone and the visitors enjoyed tea served in the courtyard having watched the blacksmith and visited the museum upstairs. Anyone who missed it can call into the Smithy on Sunday’s between 2pm and 5pm and see the history of this village and also pick up a guide and follow the walk.
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THE TRENTSIDE FEDERATION (ST MARTIN’S AND WEST BUTTERWICK C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOLS) SCHOOL NEWS As the Summer Term has progressed since returning from the Easter break, our schools have commenced involvement with a number of new projects. The School Council at West Butterwick has met with a ‘playground markings’ company representative and now has a firmer idea of the what is required in order to fulfil their aim of having a range of new markings installed. I think the children were surprised at the prices of the different markings! Their ongoing fund-raising will certainly contribute to the cost of this. We have already seen a new wooden play lodge built in the playground, so the markings will really be ‘the icing on the cake’ for further playground enhancement here at West Butterwick. Over the forthcoming half-term West Butterwick School is to have 4 planting troughs delivered as all pupils are now involved in ‘We Can Grow’, a locally based company promoting vegetable growing in schools. A variety of vegetables are to be grown over the course of the year throughout the various seasons (we have a 3 year planting plan). Through this, the children will connect with food first-hand (food to fork!), considering its provenance, its cultural significance and its variety. We also hope this ‘We Can Grow’ Project will support our school community in developing healthier habits : valuing the natural environment, which is the ultimate source of all our food, leading to children eating more fruit and vegetables and having a better recognition of taste and type. We anticipate many educational as well as lifestyle benefits…..Food growing can increase children’s scientific knowledge, and their environmental awareness. It also teaches them practical skills that will be useful throughout their lives. At some point in the near future, we are hoping to invite the village’s Gardening Club in to see how this project is progressing! Staying with the ‘food’ theme, the children also had the chance to work with the Seafood Industry Authority learning about the healthy benefits of eating fish, how it is caught/harvested in order to be ‘sustainable’ and also to explore the geography of the local docks. Infants and Juniors handled a variety of fresh fish ; haddock, plaice, mackerel and monk fish. This interesting project culminated in the children making their own fish pie and taking home a fish-dish recipe book.
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On 18th June our year 5 pupils (from both schools) will be attending a special Pilgrimage Event held at South Axholme School, in collaboration with other ‘South Isle’ Primary Schools – Westwoodside, Belton, Wroot and Epworth. The children are coming together to share what Pilgrimage means to them and how it has strong links with the development of social, moral, spiritual and cultural aspects of our own lives and the diverse society that we live in. I think this will be a really thought-provoking occasion. Furthermore, our Year 6 pupils attend the annual Church Schools’ Festival each year and so will be making the trip to Lincoln Cathedral on June 4th. Year 6 pupils from both St Martin’s and West Butterwick have the opportunity of having a tour of the cathedral as well as learning about bee keeping, handchimes, candle rolling, sign language and stained glass art. It will be a busy and memorable occasion, no doubt! Classes 1 and 2 at St Martin’s became ‘church detectives’ in the locale of Owston Ferry on Friday 3 May when they visited St Martin’s Church to learn about the Eucharist Service, linking this to prior learning about Jesus sharing the Last Supper with His Disciples. They had a very enjoyable first-hand learning experience. Thanks to our Vicar Rev’d Jeremy Green for making this so special for them. Both schools continue to work with Pupil Worship Leaders (Lighting the Candle Groups) who plan and deliver special services roughly every six weeks. St Martin’s School group was featured in the Diocesan News for their good practice! West Butterwick school continues to hold the Community Worship Services in St Mary’s church on a six-weekly basis. Our most recent service was held on the 3rd May, featuring the theme of Friendship. Our Natalie Trewick ‘Pupil Worship Leaders’ told the story of the Paralysed Man. The next service is on (St Martin's) wearing the special th Friday 5 July at 3pm in St Mary’s, so please do come along if you can. robes for the Eucharist Service. We are also really enjoying the Junior Topic of Vikings across the Federation and look forward to welcoming Helga (a Viking from ‘The Past’) in to school, shortly… we will let you know how we get on! Mrs Josephine Buckle Headteacher, Trentside Federation of St Martin’s and West Butterwick Church of England Primary Schools. when www.trentsidefederation.co.uk 10 Please mention “The Arrow” responding to advertisements
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Amateur Dramatics The Epworth Mowbray Players No. 12 by Anthony Catherall
The smallest cast yet performed the latest murder mystery play “Dead on Nine” at the Imperial Hall on the 16-19 March 1960. Consisting of, only seven players. “Dead on Nine” was written by Jack Popplewell (1911-1996). Born in Leeds Jack started out as a songwriter. A friend entered a song he had written called ‘If I Should Fall in Love Again ‘ into the News Chronicle song contest in 1940, it won first prize. Subsequently Gracie Fields recorded it. He went on to write for Bing Crosby, Vera Lynn, Anne Shelton and the Geraldo and Ambrose orchestra’s. He owned Manor Farm, in Churwell, Leeds and when not writing turned his hand as a rhubarb farmer. Moving on as a playwright, his first ‘Blind Alley’ in 1953 later became the film ‘Tread Softly, Stranger’ starring Diana Dors and George Baker. Next came “Dead on Nine” first performed at the Westminster Theatre in August 1955. This was the story of a mans reliant on his wife’s money asking for a divorce after 10 years of marriage, on refusal he attempts to kill her, then other murders ensue. Jack Johnson once again took the lead role as Robert Leigh, with Mary Housham his wife Esmeralda. Jennifer Pape came into the cast as Robert’s secretary. Bob Robinson was first on stage as Tom Hammond. Freda Matthews was the maid, Ronald H. Fairhurst as Richard Farrow and F. Wyndham Atack completed the cast as Leslie Booth.
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Following the excellent publicity a large number of people, Society members and public, arrived at the Westwoodside Village Hall to hear Toni Hunter of the ‘Vulcan to the Sky’ project present a fascinating and informative talk on the history of the Vulcan aircraft. XH558 the only remaining flying Vulcan is owned by the Vulcan Trust and maintained and supported by voluntary public subscription at the Robin Hood airport. Toni took the audience back to the 1950s by reminding them of the cold war period and the nuclear threat to the Western world, the need for a credible deterrent and the nation’s ability to Toni Hunter presents the Society’s free respond to a nuclear attack. The need for an aircraft capable of delivering draw prize to the winning guest. a nuclear device as well as the ability to evade an assailant’s defences resulted in a programme of delta winged aircraft experimentation and from this the building of the Vulcan by A.V.Roe a company famous by its development of the WW2 Lancaster bomber. The Vulcan could fly at 70,000 feet (twice that of today’s passenger jets) and faster than any fighter aircraft of the time. Toni reminded us of the ‘Four Minute Warning’, the 24 hour instant readiness of the Vulcan squadrons and the one way ticket situation for the crews. In the event the aircraft was never used in anger during the cold war, its belligerent use only ever occurring during the Falklands campaign which Toni described in some detail. Chairman Jackie Starr told the audience of other events that the Heritage Society were planning, a visit to the Brodsworth Hall exhibition, a Strawberry Tea in June, a conducted tour of the Vulcan at Robin Hood airport and next months talk ‘Stitching up the Family’ by Sue Clifton. During the refreshments a raffle was held in aid of the Vulcan Trust and the monthly free draw prize presented.
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Westwoodside Church of England School News Famous Visitor Our Foundation Stage children (3, 4 and 5 year olds) are finding out about poems and rhymes this half term. Mrs Spowage, the F2 class teacher wrote to Gervase Phinn, the well-known adult and children’s author and invited him to ‘pop in’ to see us to share his books and poems. To everyone’s surprise he did just that and called unannounced for a 40 minutes story and rhyme session! Everyone was amazed that such a famous author would come and see us. He left us with some of his super books and a promise that he would keep in touch. We can’t wait! In the middle of March, we supported national Science Week by each class holding a Science Day, full of interesting, practical Science investigations including making a ‘foam house’ out of bubbles and acid/alkali test using cabbage water! The picture shows an investigation of surface tension.
On 21 March our Wake and Shake team took part in a North Lincolnshire competition at the Baths Hall in Scunthorpe, where they danced to the Bee Gees’ You Should Be Dancing in 70’s gear! They had previously won the ‘Most Creative Team’ at the local, Isle competition at South Axholme Academy. The children practised at their weekly ‘Fitness and Fun’ extra-curricular club led by Mrs Wilson and Mrs Judge. Thanks also to Lauren Wilson, a South Axholme Academy student, who helped with the choreography. In the middle of April several of our pupils took part in interschool running races at South Axholme Academy. Our runners achieved very good results. In particular, Isobel Holborn and Elliott Lawson, from Year 4, both won their races. Best Wishes Roger Marshall Head Teacher
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What’s On In Your area in the Isle of Axholme Activity
Meeting place
Time
Mon
18th Haxey Cubs
Scout hut Behind Haxey Church
6:30 - 8:30 pm
01427 752250
Mon
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
01427728162
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 Isle of Axholme short mat Bowls Club Coronation Hall (September—April)
Contact
1.30—3.30 pm 01427 752344
Wed
Social Club—over 60’s
Westwoodside Village Hall
Fri
Tae kwan Do
Westwoodside Village Hall
2.00-4.00 pm 01427 752524
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
Mon
Ballroom Dancing Classes
Memorial Hall
3:00-10:00 pm
01427 873532
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
Thurs
Owston Ferry Bowling Club
Owston Ferry Bowling Green
Thurs
Sunshine Yoga
Coronation Hall, Owston Ferry
Thurs
Preschool—Playgroup 3—5 years
Thurs
5.00-7.00pm 01302 311174
01302 311174 01427 753062
(Roll Up & Drives)
7:30-930 pm 2.00-4.00pm
01427 728590
7:00 - 8:30 pm
01427 873730
Memorial Hall
9:15-3:15 pm
01427 753162
Happy Circle (over 60’s)
Memorial Hall
2:00—4:00 pm
01427 752636
Thurs
Bambi—Playgroup 1—3 years
Memorial Hall
9:30-11:00 am
01427 754830
Thurs
Boxercise
Haxey Church Hall
7:00—8:00 pm
01427 753269
3rd Thurs Ferry Folk Group
Crooked Billet, Owston Ferry
8pm start
01427 728643
Fri
Ashby Concert Band
Ashby Wesley Hall www.ashbyconcertband.webs.com
19:30 -22:00
01724 784494
Thurs
Kick Boxing
Memorial Hall
6:00 - 8:00pm
01427 875051
Fri
Preschool—Playgroup 2.5—5 years
Memorial Hall
9:15-3:15 pm
01427 754330
Fri
Isle of Axholme short mat Bowls Club Epworth Leisure Centre (September—April)
3.30—5.30 pm
01427 752344
Fri
Musical Monkeys 0—5 years
Memorial Hall
10:3012:noon
01427 753787
Fri
Ballroom Dancing Classes
Memorial Hall
3:00 10:00pm
01427 873532
Fri
Nordic Walking
Epworth Garden Centre
Thurs
Epworth & Isle of Axholme Rotary Club
The Red Lion , Epworth
Thurs
Musical Movement - Toddlers 12months +
10.00-noon 01724 297280 6pm start
01427 875540
Epworth Thurlow Pre School
9:00 - 10:00 am
01427 875016 01427 875016 01909 480087
Thurs
Musical Movement - Baby Group
Epworth Thurlow Pre School
10:00 - 11:00 am
Sat
Slate House Market & Carboot
Nr Messingham, Scunthorpe
1pm start
The Stephen Jones Community Hall - Pam Layton (Bookings) Bookings of the Memorial Hall
Joanne Mottram
Bookings of Westwoodside Village Hall
Vivien M’Itwamwari
Bookings of West Butterwick Village Hall
Beryl Ash
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0800 375 675
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080 111 999 0845 1242424
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01302 532676
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01427 890235
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Sterry & Co Chartered Certified Accountants
01427 752958
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01427 873737
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0800 1111
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Neighbourhood Watch
01482 444466
Minnows Swimming Club, Misterton School Pool Catherine 01427 754240 or Annette 01427 754772
Health Visitor Team for under 5’s
01427 871181
Pilates classes covering the Isle with Jill Allen
SSAFA Forces Help www.ssafa,org.uk
, 01476 569764
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0808 80050000
RSPCA
08705 555999
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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
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
Executive/Chauffeur Driven/Wedding Transport EX-ZEC Travel Services www. exzectravel.co.uk
01302 820137 078 765 955 74
Trade/Craftsmen Holgate’s Home Improvements and Maintenance
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
EPG Roofing Ltd
Haxey Library - Memorial Hall
01724 753239
C M Developments Building Services
Willows Dental Practice—Belton
01427 872106
Chris Yeardley Roofing services 01427 754197 / 07974 140344 J M B Plastering—Haxey
01427 752200 / 07785 735984
Axholme wood recycling (suppliers of firewood) 01427 874324 07711 254113 01427 420184 / 07850 976791 01302 770216
Complete Fire & Security Systems Ltd 01302 511050 / 07917 766922
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Leisure
Axholme Pest Control
01427 873608 / 0776 6747245
01427 873845
Fountain Court florist
Ashby Concert Band - Rehearsals Fridays—Mr B Page
01724 784494
Entertainment/Children’s Care
Haxey Cricket Club
01427 752394
Epworth Leisure Centre
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0745 6524 004
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01427 874831
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