Including Misterton, Wroot, & Owston Ferry
May 2015
Issue 90
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Welcome to the May issue of the Arrow.
Lots going on this month in the Isle! Why not try the variation of the different clubs on offer such as the Axholme Camera club Workshops or maybe join the Bowls club ? All events and clubs are advertised in this months issue. The Old Smithy opens again on Sunday 3rd May. Did you know the history of the Old Smithy? The Smithy is a good place to visit for clubs and groups. The Smithy has a large range of vintage hand tools and small implements used in the village farming communities in the past. This years theme is games and toys. Make sure you make a visit and see some local history.
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Community News AXHOLME CAMERA CLUB Many congratulations to our 2015 Photographer of the Year – LYNDA RHODES Programme for May 2015 Wed 6th May COMPETITION – Digital – 'Street Photography' Tues 12th May Members' Evening – showing pictures Wed 20th May BATTLES – our home round against other LPA Clubs Tues 26th May ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING and Knockout Competition Wed 3rd June COMPETITION – Prints – 'Seasonal Colour' We meet weekly in St Nicholas Church Hall, Haxey, starting at 7.30 pm to approximately 9.30 pm. We are a very friendly club and welcome any newcomers. The annual subscription is £10.00 plus £2.00 for each meeting attended (reduced for under 18s) which includes tea/coffee and biscuits. Feel free to contact any Camera Club member you may know or give me (Joyce Hooley) a call on 01427 752323 or just turn up on the night. You may like to visit our website at www.axholmecameraclub.co.uk
Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust News Our next indoor meeting is to be held at The Stephen Jones Hall, Low Street, Haxey On: May 7th 2015 A talk on Hatfield Moor and its diverse history and habitat. Our guest speaker is Holder of the British Empire Medal, Helen Kirk. We look forward to welcoming all our members and new visitors.
The Isle of Axholme Garden Club welcomes Gill Tomkinson at its next meeting on Tuesday 12 May. Gill will be giving a talk on “Lavender and Dianthus” at the Imperial Hall, Chapel Street, Epworth at 7.30 pm. The competition this month will be a Vase of Foliage (maximum 5 stems). There will also be a book sale and raffle. Refreshments available. On Saturday 23 May the Club will be holding a Coffee Morning and Plant Sale. This will take place at Epworth Imperial Hall from 9am until 12 noon. There will be a large variety of plants at very reasonable prices. Homemade refreshments available, together with a fantastic raffle. All welcome.
Owston Ferry Lights Committee will be holding a Coffee Morning on Thursday 28th May from 10am Coronation Hall. Usual stalls; entrance fee £2.
The Smithy Museum, Owston Ferry opens for the Summer Season on Sunday 3rd May. Open Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays 2-5pm until end of Sept. Entrance fee adults £3, children 50p. We will also be open on Friday 8th May from 2pm5pm; followed by our VE Day 70th Anniversary Concert at 7pm Coronation Hall. Tickets £7.50. Info 01427 728325.
Wet Noses dog spa will be relocating to great new premises In Belton at the end of May. Lauren will be holding an open day to welcome all her customers to the new premises at the beginning of June.
Don’t forget that a good range of competitively priced bird food is always on sale at our indoor meetings or at Chris and Geoff Trinder’s house in Belton. For further information please contact Chris Trinder 01427 872051.
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ISLE OF AXHOLME - SOUTH POLICE REPORT 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 Monday 16th February 2015):- Full details can be viewed on www.humberside.police.uk Ongoing Issues Dog Fouling on the South area of the Isle = Reports had been received regarding dog fouling in various areas. We have had no recent reports of this nature but the issue is being monitored and anyone seen letting their dog foul will be dealt with accordingly. Non Dwelling Burglaries = Please continue to report any suspicious activity as and when it is seen on telephone number 101. We will attend these reports and challenge anyone who is seen acting suspiciously in the area. If you require any crime prevention advice regarding the security of you home do not hesitate to contact the Local Neighbourhood Team by telephone or calling into Epworth Police Station (office hours are 10am to 4pm Tuesdays and Thursdays. Parking in Haxey = Reports had been received regarding parking in various areas of the village. Vehicles have been identified as blocking driveways and parking on the pavements thus causing obstructions for pedestrians, those with mobility issues/ pushchair and wheel chair users. We have had no reports recently over the matter, the Neighbourhood Team continue to monitor the situation and will deal with any issues when seen. Information Poaching - The countryside may look peaceful and idyllic but farmers/landowners still have the problem of poaching which Humberside Police take seriously. Poaching is the illegal trapping of game or fish on private or public land. We continue to liaise with farmers/landowners regarding any problems that they encounter and to identify where offences and offenders are committing these acts. Due to the lighter nights and improving weather, calls for this will be on the increase, so Please if anyone sees anything of concern report it on 101 *As always our non-emergency number is 101, and in an emergency please dial 999 Regards Mark, Sue and Stewart.
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Community News ST NICHOLAS CHURCH HAXEY PARISH WEEKEND SATURDAY 13TH JUNE & SUNDAY 14TH JUNE 2015 All day Saturday and from 12 noon - 4.00 pm Sunday. Coffee/Tea and Cakes served Saturday morning 10.00 am - 12 noon. Stalls on green outside Church and Hand Bell Ringers. FOR CHILDREN BOUNCY CASTLE AND GAMES. B B Q Saturday 12.30 pm. Ticket Only can be purchased from Church members. Entertainment by Take Note Choir at 2.00 pm followed by South Axholme Academy Band at 2.45 pm. There will be a display in the Church Hall by the Camera Club. Subject to weather conditions we have been awarded a fly past of a DAKOTA AIRCRAFT. Sunday Morning Service 10.45 am. Sunday Evening Service 6.00 pm.
The next meeting of West Butterwick and District Gardening Club is Monday 1st June. The speaker is Denise Cotterill and the
St. Martin's, Owston Ferry services and events at Church Sunday 3rd May 9.15am Holy Communion Sunday 10th May 9.15 Morning Service Thursday 14th May 7pm Ascension Day Holy Communion Sunday 17th May 9.15 Holy Communion Sunday 17th May 3.30pm - Afternoon Tea in the Coronation Hall in aid of Church funds. There will be a £5.00 entrance charge, a table top quiz, tombola and raffle. Further information can be obtained from Diane Ekins on 01427 728511 or Rita Temperton on 01427 728251. Sunday 22nd May at 3pm there will be a Pentecost Praise Service followed by refreshments.
Owston Ferry WI News On the 20th May we will be celebrating 75 years since it was founded! Members will be going to the White Hart at West Stockwith for lunch. Anyone interested in joining the WI should contact Tess Johnson on 01427 728094.
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Haxey Parish Council, Newsletter, April 2015 Parish Clerk - Deb Hotson
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Haxey Annual Parish Meeting You are invited to attend the Annual Parish Meeting scheduled for Friday 29th May, 2015 in The Foreman Carter Centre, Westwoodside at 7pm. Previews of the 2015 Photographic entries will be available to view from 6.30pm. Agenda 1 To receive apologies for absence. 2 To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 7th May, 2014. 3 To receive any matters arising from the last meeting. 4 To receive details of the Parish Council accounts for the year ending 31st March 2015. 5 To receive the Parish Council Chairman’s Report. 6 To receive a report from Humberside Police. 7 To receive an update report on The Foreman Carter Centre. 8 To receive an introduction to the Volunteer Award Scheme. 9 To receive a report on the Isle of Axholme Hatfield Chase Partnership projects. 10 To receive any other items of business from Parishioners. 11 Judging Haxey Parish Council & Axholme Camera Club Photographic Competition 2015. Over 70’s Party The Over 70’s Party is to be held on Thursday 28th May commencing at 4pm at Haxey Memorial Hall. AXHOLME CAMERA CLUB The invitations will be issued at the beginning of May, therefore if you have not received Will be running a six week series of workshops your invite by the 14th May and if you are from ‘MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR Haxey parish, over 70, please contact Jennie DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHS’ Eckhardt on 01427 752159. If you have never attended before or never had an invitation you Allan Rowsell will be leading the workshops which should also contact Jennie. will be held in Haxey Church Hall from 10.00 - 12.30 on six consecutive Tuesday mornings from June 2nd 2015.
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Axholme Bridleways Association is a local community group who are looking forward to welcoming David Sanderson, Public Rights of Way Officer at North Lincolnshire Council to a future meeting.
ABA very much appreciate the support and good working relationship with North Lincolnshire Council and local MP Andrew Percy in relation to the Axholme Greenway project, which will mean better and safer off road routes for local walkers, runners, cyclists and horse riders. Axholme Bridleways Association has 91 members and meet every six weeks. The group organise various events, including an annual sponsored event and have raised almost £1500 for local charities, including Lindsey Lodge Hospice and Notts/Lincs Air Ambulance since their inception in September 2012. New members are always welcome and the annual membership fee is £5 or £1 for under 18s. ABA Members will be attending various shows this year, including Wroot Feast, and will be involved in a Project Partners Exhibition where they will talk to local people about the Axholme Greenway project. The next meeting is on Thursday 30 April 2015 at 7.30pm at The Old School Inn, Epworth. You can contact Axholme Bridleways Association either via facebook, email axholmebridleways@yahoo.co.uk or mobile 07779 434213.
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The Trentside Federation School News West Butterwick and St Martin’s (Owston Ferry) C of E Primary Schools Both schools rounded off their Spring Terms with Easter Services in St Mary’s and St Martin’s churches. This was a lovely way to end a very busy term within the Trentside Federation :Years 3 & 4 at West Butterwick school reached for their magnifying glasses and had their finger-printing kits at the ready, as they discovered an apparent ‘break-in’ recently. Clues led the pupils to believe that it must have been an Ancient Egyptian Mummy….. there were bandages strewn all over the classroom and more were found on the railings in the playground. The children wasted no time in collecting photographic evidence. They then interviewed Mrs Cooke in the school office, who had opened up that morning, to find out more information to further support their investigations. On completion of their investigations, the children set about writing news reports, developing their journalistic writing. The break-in has enabled the pupils to develop skills in many areas! Fortunately, nothing was stolen! Strangely, the ‘Mummy’ left behind something for the pupils … A number of ‘shabtis’. The children discovered that ‘shabtis’ were small figures placed in the tomb of an Ancient Egyptian. They are also sometimes called ‘ushabtis’ or ‘shaptis’. The Ancient Egyptians believed that the afterlife would be much like this one, so they created shabtis to serve the dead in their next life doing tasks such as irrigating the river and farming fields. The West Butterwick Infants have also been developing their investigative skills, but not linked to Ancient Egypt – they have turned their attentions to an Ant Colony that has been set up on school site. The Class 1 ‘Ant Habitat Tank’ is allowing the children in the Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 to discover how ants tunnel and make mazes to work and live in. Other minibeasts to be explored during the forthcoming Summer Term include the Monarch Butterfly and bees. The children are going to be learning all about the Monarch Butterfly’s migration – a unique and amazing phenomenon as it is the only butterfly known to make a two-way migration journey, as birds do. One of the great things about working in schools is that the adults learn an awful lot alongside the children! Did you know that Monarchs can travel between 50-100 miles a day?! It can take up to two months for a Monarch to complete its journey. The farthest ranging monarch butterfly recorded travelled 265 miles in one day. We will all be learning a lot this Summer Term! Chess Club is now up and running at St Martin’s school. The idea for the club came from Joss Bradley (Year 4). It is a popular club and runs on a Wednesday lunchtime. The children enjoy a range of clubs, including Street Dance, Phizzy’s Fun (sports multiskills), Baking, Art Master Classes and Tae Kwon Do. The ‘We Can Grow’ planters at St Martin’s are now yielding a fast-growing crop of garlic and carrots, so we are keeping a sharp eye on the weeds and looking forward to harvesting.
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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
We had a scare once; we had to learn anti-tank shooting so thought that’s what we were going to do, because we knew that our gun was no use against Mark Fours. We had five men on stag (lookout) at a time, in daylight, one at night, there were times when you could not see from one end of the gun to the other, we had sun glasses for eyes, and had to cover our mouths up with. Handkerchiefs’, the storms were that bad, everything in tents were covered with sand, sometimes we had night storms, terrible, is the word for it. But the worse in the lot was when it blew hot sand; it was like hot steam. Well, I think that was the worst three months I’ve spent in my life including this P.O.W life. I was real lucky for mail. Also parcels, one had even been salvaged from the sea. One day we had a mock raid on Gambut, what a farce! Up to leaving Birhara we were with the 88th. Heavies. Well the next and last place for fighting for us was Tobruk. We arrived their May 17th. - 18th. For the first week we had no raids, the weather was lovely and there were no sandstorms and a lovely place for bathing in the harbour. We thought if this keeps up, we will be well away, it was so much healthier, and we were getting exercise through swimming, also getting rid of some sand out of our system. Joe Taylor came and did our cooking on the post, so that was better. I went up into Tobruk a few times to the canteen, and church. I don’t think there was one building that hadn’t been hit with bombs or shells. We were getting raid warnings nearly every five minutes of the day but little happened, as I said before for the first week, then one night Tobruk was the target for the night, from then onwards we had lots of them, and we began to think that Tobruk wasn’t so healthy after all. One night we had a raid, we fired 140 rounds off, I slipped and got a bad burn on my legs, and that stopped me swimming, just as I was getting to go. That just got better, and then I had a boil under my armpit, so I got no more bathing at all. When we were not raided, and we went to bed, we were attacked by fleas that were the first time in the army that I had been bothered with them, we had rats, mice, scorpions, snakes, and etc in the desert, but the fleas gave me the most trouble. To carry on - the Jerry’s didn’t bother about the barrages that was put up - he dived straight through it, what an awful noise when they dive. It seems to be over our post most times, the bombs whistling down, wondering if the next time was going to be our lot, then the bark of the gun, what a row. One night we had a scare, it came over the phone that there were 50 guns, 52 troop carriers, circling over Gaza (Gazala), so were expecting paratroops, but it didn’t come off. Well all the raids and bombs that dropped hardly any damage at all was done. I think two men were killed. One night just before the finish, about nine o clock, Jerry started shelling us, that was worse than bombs, you never know when they are coming, and we spent the rest of that night in the gun pit that was the safest place. One morning in less than three minutes ME’s brought three of Baltimore planes down, a little after brought one of our fighters down, one burst of fire, and he dived straight into the sea... Another day one of our convoys was attacked. One was sunk; we could see the Junkers diving on to them.
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Spring has certainly sprung and so has the Haxey School calendar! We have been super busy at school. First of all several pupils from years 5 and 6 took part in a swimming gala held over in Scunthorpe, pictured are those who took part. Well done to all. Reverend Green invited us to church for a lovely Easter service before the holidays. Each year group took part with either a performance, song or presentation really working as a team to exhaling the Easter story. It was well attended by family and friends who enjoyed the service. During the service winners of our decorated egg competition were announced, with a winner and runner up for each class receiving an Easter egg. Congratulations to those who won a prize. Foundation stage have been studying farm animals as part of their curriculum. They were lucky enough to enjoy a visit to Coney Garth farm. To support their learning. All of the children thoroughly enjoyed meeting the animals, especially a recently born lamb. On Friday 20th March the children took to the playground to observe the recent eclipse, which was a first for some children. They observed it safely, not staring straight into the sun. Many children noticed how cold it went, how the birds stopped singing and how peaceful it was, for a moment at least! Good luck to all completing end of Key Stage tests his term, we know you have worked very hard at school and wish you all the best of luck.
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HISTORY GROUP LAUNCHES APPEAL FOR REPLACEMENT MEMORIAL PLAQUE A public appeal has been launched to fund a memorial plaque, listing the names of Misterton men and women who fell in The Great War. It will be sited next to the memorial window in All Saints’ Church, Misterton. While some long-standing residents recall there being such a temporary plaque, no trace of it can be found. So members of the Misterton & West Stockwith History Group decided to launch an appeal for a new, permanent one – an oak tablet, as was the intention almost 100 years ago. The new, tablet will be erected, funds permitting, in 2018 to mark the centenary of the end of WW1. The names of donors to the plaque appeal will be remembered on a page in the Misterton Millennium Memorial Book, which is on constant display in the Parish Church. The fund was launched with the sale of DVDs of the 2014 exhibition, Lest We Forget: Misterton & West Stockwith in The Great War. The DVDs are still on sale at The Misterton Centre (minimum £5 donation each). Anyone wishing to make donations to the plaque appeal should contact the Vicar, Churchwardens, or the Parish Church’s treasurer – or leave donations in named, sealed envelopes at The Misterton Centre. For further information, contact Hazel Brand, Chair, Misterton & West Stockwith History Group, on 01427 891376.
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Roundabout Technique Dear readers, It is not uncommon to come across drivers who go out of their way to avoid certain roundabouts. Even experienced drivers consider them to be “high risk” locations, and feel uncomfortable with them, no matter what size the roundabout is. The single most common mistake at a roundabout is only looking to your right as you approach, because that is where you expect traffic to come from. But what about the car ahead of you – can he see something that you can’t? It is better to gather as much information as you can – start to check to your right, straight ahead, to your left, and all your mirrors as you approach the roundabout. By carrying out your observations in this sweeping/scanning motion, you are more likely to pick up if the car in front decides not to go for some reason. The classic rear end shunt, caused by the driver ahead not going when you think he’s going, can thus be avoided. Help yourself further by keeping a good gap between you and the vehicle waiting to get on, so if he changes his mind half way you have room to stop without compromising yourself. Drivers often approach the roundabout with the plan to continue unless they have to stop because of other traffic. The problem here is that you may notice another car just as you get close to the roundabout, but you are more likely to speed up, opting to “take a chance” because it is difficult to change your mind at the last moment. A slightly different, but very much more effective mental outlook is to approach the roundabout thinkNew Car Tyres. ing, “Plan to stop but look to go”. As you scan, remember you are looking for gaps, as Puncture Repairs. well as vehicles. And once you are on the roundaWheel Balancing. Truck Tyres bout, remember not everybody will position themselves correctly to get off: you could find somebody sweeping across you to get to their exit. Remember that the lorry or bus needs lots of room, and try not to be actually alongside it. On a mini roundabout, if you are approach at the same time as an oncoming vehicle, clearly indicate your intention and then do a visual check – try to catch the driver’s eye and send a message to avoid the ambiguous situation when nobody is quite sure who should go first. Safe Driving Paul Tuke. Family run business with over 30 years experience Senior Training Observer. Tel. 01427 874505 Unit 9 Doncaster Advanced Motorists. Mob. 0789 9910 230 Sandtoft Ind Est Tel: 01302 886 276 Email:
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What’s On In Your area in the Isle of Axholme Activity
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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
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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
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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
2.00-4.00 pm 01427 752524
Fri
Tae kwan Do
Westwoodside Village Hall
5.00-7.00pm 01302 311174
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
Thurs
Owston Ferry Bowling Club
The Green, Owston Ferry (Roll Up & Drives)
Thurs
Sunshine Yoga
Coronation Hall, Owston Ferry
Thurs
Preschool—Playgroup 3—5 years
Memorial Hall
Thurs
Happy Circle (over 60’s)
Haxey Church Hall
Thurs
Bambi—Playgroup 1—3 years
Memorial Hall
9:45-11:45 am
01427 754830
3rd Thurs Ferry Folk Group
Crooked Billet, Owston Ferry
Thurs
Aquafit
Misterton School Pool.
Thurs
Kick Boxing
Fri
Contact
01302 311174 01427 753062
7:30-930 pm 2.00-4.00pm
01427 728590
7:00 - 8:30 pm
01427 873730
9:15-3:15 pm
01427 753162
2:00—4:00 pm
01427 752636
8pm start
01427 728643
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 728781
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
9.30 start 01724 297280
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 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)
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 West Butterwick Village Hall
Beryl Ash
01724 783125
36BookingsPlease mention Arrow” when responding to advertisements01652 618306 of Westwoodside Pavilion “The Deb Hotson www.westwoodsidepfa.co.uk The Old Smithy, Owston Ferry is open Sundays and Bank Holidays May-Sept 2pm-5pm Contact 01427 728325
Chris Yeardley Roofing Services John Benson 07584 956445 No Job too big or too small!
Akeferry Road Westwoodside
▪New roofs ▪ Re-roofs ▪Extensions ▪Lead work ▪ Repairs ▪ Flat Roofs ▪ Fascias & Guttering Friendly and reliable service from a local tradesman 24 years roofing experience All work guaranteed
01427 754197 07974 140344
WESTWOODSIDE CARS WE BUY ANY CAR
Tel: Nick 07836 222210 To advertise please call 01302 532676 or 07912 643010
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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
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 Specialists
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
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