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December 2012 Issue 46

Police News 2 Where you live, Your local history Page 14/15 Christmas Events Page 28 School News and much much more...

Including West Butterwick, Beltoft and Sandtoft

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Culture Connect leader Valerie Taiwoo with Henry Blacklock and Aeron Sowerby-Bell of West Butterwick

and St Martins Schools

2 Please mention “The Arrow” when responding to advertisements

Steven joins forces to provide

wider service provision

As many of you know, Steven Speers has successfully implemented a

physiotherapy service in Epworth. His business has grown from strength to

strength and he has a long list of testimonials from more than satisfied

patients. During the two and a half years he’s been trading from Epworth Leisure Centre, he has also been

working for the Lincoln Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries Clinic where he has developed a significant

client base and respect from fellow colleagues.

Steven is delighted to announce that he has become a partner at the Lincoln clinic and along with that,

they have taken on Steven Speers Physiotherapy to run alongside their five other successful clinics. “I’m

thrilled to have been invited to become a partner with this already successful Physiotherapy practice” says

Steven who will be one of four partners and will be running two of their six clinics.

Steven Speers Physiotherapy will now be known as Epworth Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries Clinic.

Steven will remain very much at the helm but highly experienced Physiotherapists will also cover during

busy periods.

Alongside this exciting new venture is the opening of a new clinic at Marshall’s Yard, Gainsborough. Steven

will also be managing the Gainsborough clinic supported by the Physiotherapists and administration staff

from the Lincoln practice. Steven has previously worked at the John Coupland Hospital, Gainsborough as

a Senior Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapist and so has developed an excellent reputation and rapport

with local GPs.

“I’m very much looking forward to working at the new Marshall’s Yard practice. It’s an excellent

opportunity to continue working in Gainsborough but in private practice” states Steven. He adds “I’m also

delighted with the success of Steven Speers Physiotherapy in Epworth. I have been really busy of late so

it’ll be will nice to offer patients alternative appointments to see me at the Gainsborough clinic”

Steven Joins partners Gavin Cummings, Anthony Glennon and Jane Seabrook. They currently have clinics

in Cabourne and South Hykeham, Lincoln, Market Rasen, Louth and now add Marshall’s Yard and Epworth

to their growing number of premises.

Steven is keen to reassure his Epworth patients of the same personal and confidential service he

previously offered. “The Leisure Centre is still an excellent venue to hold a physio clinic. I have become

very busy lately and owing to NHS work commitments, I haven’t been able to offer additional

appointments until now”. Patients can choose to come to Epworth or Marshall’s Yard with appointments

running up to six days a week. Both clinics have disabled access and ample free parking.

For an appointment or further information

please contact us on 01427 614634

Epworth Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries Clinic

Epworth Leisure Centre

Burnham Road

Epworth

DN9 1BZ

Marshall’s Yard Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries Clinic

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Editors Letter...

With only 3 weeks until Christmas, everything is in

full throttle again! This month’s Arrow has lots of

local fayres and events; be sure to make a visit,

they are always good for a visit for last minute

stocking fillers.

A visit to Santa?? Santa will be visiting The

Smithy, High Street, Owston Ferry on the

following dates Fri 7th Dec 6pm -8pm, Sat 8th

Dec 2pm - 4pm Sun 9th Dec 2pm - 5pm, Sun 16th

Dec 2pm - 5pm Admission to see Santa £3

(includes a gift from Santa) There will also be

refreshments, raffle and tombola. Santa is also

calling at Mazie Mazie at Hatfield, more

details can be found on page 31.

If any of our readers are interested in seeing the

last flying Vulcan at Robin Hood airport, tickets can

be purchased for the experience. Full details are on

page 33.

Also keep supporting local boy Alexander Strong!

Two books can now be purchased on Amazon and

money raised will help treatment for the rare form

of cancer he has. Full story on page 33.

The deadline for January issue is December

12th.

May all the Arrow team wish all our readers a

Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year!

Carolyn (editor)

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News, News, News, News, News, News ...

Events to mark 350 years of

influence will be taking place in the

North Lincolnshire town of

Epworth in December They are to

celebrate the 350th anniversary of the birth of

Samuel Wesley, whose sons - John and Charles -

formed a movement that went on to become the

world-wide Methodist Church.

Samuel Wesley, the determined Rector of Epworth

for nearly 40 years, had a huge influence particularly

on his sons John and Charles as they developed the

Methodist movement.

So a special weekend of events has been planned to

enable people to learn more about this man.

The first is on Saturday, December 15, at 3pm when

a lecture will be given by Peter Forsaith, Research

Fellow of the Oxford Centre for Methodism and

Church History.

The following day - Sunday, December 16 - at

10.45am a united service will be held in the little

market town where the preacher will be the Rev.

Dr. Brian Beck, former president and secretary of

the Methodist Conference. Both events will be at

the Wesley Memorial Methodist Church on

Epworth’s High Street.

An exhibition of artifacts, from Epworth Old

Rectory, which relate to Samuel Wesley will be on

display throughout the weekend.

The Old Rectory is a Grade 1 listed building, which

is now an accredited museum, and was the

childhood home of John and Charles Wesley, who -

like their father - were both ordained into the

Church of England.re

South Axholme Young Farmers

Club are meeting on a Tuesday

evenings 7.30pm in the room at

The Old School Inn, Epworth. November 27th New Members Night

December 4th Inter Club Quiz

December 11th Talk by Geoff Parker

December 18th Christmas Meal

Contact Elly Durdy 0787 5359748 for further

details

Epworth Baptist Church has a

new minister. Over the last few years the

church based on Station Road in Epworth has seen

its congregation growing and alongside the friendly

and lively Sunday services and vibrant children's

groups ( services are at 10.30am each week all are

welcome) the church offers a range of activities

that serve the local community throughout the

week.

Jonathan Bramwell was invited by the church to be

its new minister earlier in the year, and in a special

service in October was officially welcomed by the

Baptist church and representatives from several

other local churches. Jonathan and his family have

moved from Stockport where he recently finished

his training to become a minister. They live in

Epworth and have children in local schools.

I would like to say a big thank you

to Mrs Linda Pattison of West

Butterwick who has delivered the

Arrow over the past few years! Linda has donated all the monies to the community

of West Butterwick and to Breast Cancer Care,

and they are over £500 better off! I am sure

everyone in the village appreciates her hard work.

Carolyn

Jonathan & Claire Bramwell


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On Thursday 6th December 2012 our indoor

meeting is a talk on Peatlands and Heathlands the

in the Lincolnshire area.

Our guest speaker is Matthew Blissett who is the

North-west Lincolnshire Warden looking after the

management of the Trusts Nature reserves in and

around the Isle of Axholme.

We look forward to welcoming all regular mem-

bers and new visitors.

All our indoor meetings which commence in Octo-

ber are held in the Stephen Jones Hall at the rear

of the Methodist Chapel, Low Street, Haxey on the

first Thursday of the month at 7.30pm and every-

one is welcome, you don’t have to be a member.

There is a small admission charge of £1, a raffle and

refreshments.

Don’t forget that a good range of competitively

priced bird food is always on sale at our indoor

meetings or at Geoff’s house in Belton.

If you need any bird food or further information

about the Local Trust Group please contact Geoff

or Chris Trinder on 01427 872051.

Santa will be at The Smithy, High

Street, Owston Ferry (DN9 1RE); Fri 7th Dec 6pm -8pm, Sat 8th Dec 2pm - 4pm

Sun 9th Dec 2pm - 5pm, Sun 16th Dec 2pm - 5pm

Admission to see Santa £3 (includes a gift from

Santa)

There will also be refreshments, raffle and

tombola.

The Ferry Folk have enjoyed a

great year of music making at the Crooked

Billet and seen many guests with a wide variety of

instruments, songs and styles as well as our regular

attendees who managed manfully despite the

weather, illness, holidays etc. However, because

so many groups meet on the first week of the

month we have decided to change our meeting

time to the THIRD THURSDAY of every month in

order to stagger our sessions around the district a

little better. Our first meeting of 2013 will be

Thursday, 17th January and we look forward to

seeing past and present singers, players and

audience then. Merry Christmas and a Happy New

Year to all - and please help us to Keep Music Live

in 2013. Kathryn Hollingsworth

Christmas Fair, Friday 14th

December, 3 - 5pm @ Epworth

Primary Academy School Hall. Santa's Grotto, £1 per Child (includes a small treat

and a photo which will be emailed to you.)

Visit the Tombola, Take a Lucky Dip, Hook a

Festive Duck, Get a Tattoo even! Trade stalls of

Cards and Crafts, Aloe Vera, Cupcakes plus many

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Time to Rest

Wow! It’s Christmas Time already. There’s so much to do – cards to write, presents to

buy and wrap and meals to plan. When the children plead for a tree way before Christ-

mas Day, we rummage in the cupboard for last year’s decorations – and then replace

them with new and better! Then there’s the School production, the Christmas Fayre and

the Church Service to attend.... Is there no end to what needs to be done? We all need

time to rest.

There’s the rub. With so much going on, it’s so easy to miss Jesus! Some of you who read

Arrow may not want to see Jesus but you can hardly miss out with Carols blaring out even

as you shop. ‘O come let us adore Him’ – most carols are about Jesus. After all, it’s His

birthday party. We all need time to rest.

In the Churches, we go into overdrive. Christingle Services, Carol Services, Midnight ser-

vices, Crib Services, Christmas services and more. Some Churches even offer Mulled

Wine after worship! Wherever you live in the Isle, your local Church or Chapel will have

something planned which gives you time to rest and relax and think about Jesus the Son of

God. Watch out for full details on local notice boards and leaflets or in the local Press.

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AXHOLME CENTRAL POLICE REPORT

Full details can be viewed on www.humberside.police.uk

Neighbourhood policing priorities;-

1) Thurlow Park and surrounding area, Epworth - calls regarding anti-social behaviour have dropped, however we

have had cause to speak with several teenagers who we identified and I hope that this is the end of the matter.

2) Countrywatch - calls remain at a low level, however we have moved on vehicles acting suspiciously in certain

localities.

3) Belton Pavilion, Belton - reports regarding youths causing annoyance and anti-social behaviour have decreased,

however Neighbourhood staff will continue to patrol now that the nights are drawing in and assess the

situation. Local addresses nearby to the area have suffered from prowlers in their back gardens, and work is in

hand with North Lincolnshire Homes and Neighbourhood watch to reduce the fear that these residents are

suffering and would encourage anyone with any information about this matter to contact the police on 101 or

e-mail the Neighbourhood officers, details below.

Police Constable 1839 Police Community Support

Tina Starbuck Officer - Stewart Pearson

e-mail - [email protected] e-mail – [email protected]

BAD WEATHER ADVICE;- PLEASE could we ask that you complete your winter checks of your vehicles in

readiness and DO NOT leave your car unattended to warm -up before you use it. This gives a clear message

"STEAL ME", please don’t make your car cosy for crime.

USEFUL WEBSITES TO VIEW;- There are always new ideas being promoted to reduce crime and one which

is being promoted nationwide in order that it will make it easier for the Police to reunite you with your property.

Go to www.humberside.police.uk/immobolise for full details and how to register your belongings.

One other site I would encourage all parents and young people to look at is www.fearless.org - this site contains all

sorts of useful information regarding; - Sex crime, Drugs, Alcohol, Cyber crime including the do's and don'ts on

Facebook. I would really encourage every parent and their child to explore this site as it contains a lot of advice

and guidance when dealing with issues regarding Facebook and its use and which both schools and police are

regularly contacted about.

NEW SUPERVISOR - PS 2441 Tony Petty has joined us at Epworth as Ps Michelle Garlick has been temporarily

moved on to another position within Scunthorpe Division. If you wish to contact him please e-mail him; -

[email protected]

Regards

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The Isle of Axholme Where You Live Your Local History

Amateur Dramatics The Epworth Mowbray Players No. 6

by

Anthony Catherall

Miss Marple comes to Epworth.

One can only assume that because of all the celebrations surrounding Princess Elizabeth’s Coronation in 1953 the E.M.P. had decided not to produce in that year. The Coronation however

was a great excuse for many to purchase small Black & White televisions. Many came with a large magnifying glass affixed to the front to increase the size of the picture to about twelve inches.

Rehearsals started at the end of 1953 for “Murder at the Vicarage” performed during March 1954, a plot devised and written by Agatha Christie. In St Mary’s Mead, no one is more despised

than Colonel Protheroe and even the Vicar had said that killing him would be doing a service for

the townsfolk. The Colonel is later found murdered in the Vicars study, two different people confess to the crime and Jane Marple is called in. Ella Dempster had been given this lead role in

the cast of fourteen. After the last six years of wonderful productions audiences were now coming from much further

afield. So the players gave a hearty welcome to visitors, Mr. F.G.M. Stennett, Gainsborough, and Mr. S.A. Stacey, Lincoln, representatives of the National Operatic and Dramatic Association;

together with the parties representative of the Belton Dramatic Society, the Gunthorpe Women’s Institute, The Haxey Amateur Society, and private parties from Crowle and Owston Ferry.

Thanks go to the Hull Daily Mail for the above photograph.

Left to Right; Morris Butler, George Archer, Jack Johnson, Joyce Battye, Freda Matthews, Mary Housham, Basil Staveley, Edwin Harrison, Elsie Boggis, D. Francon Davies, Ella Dempster,

Clifford Trimingham, Audrey Till, Leroy Haines.

Continued next month, make sure you see a copy of the Arrow.


Now & Then - Then & Now No 44 by Anthony Catherall

This month and every month see Epworth in bygone days and compare to today's images! Greetings, a peaceful and joyful Christmas 2012.

How many of you today, pop along to Torne Valley in Epworth to buy a thing or two?

As you apply your handbrake in their car park (bottom left) you are indeed parked on a former track bed and railway station, part of the Axholme Joint Railway opened to

passengers on Monday 2 January 1905. Sadly to close to passenger traffic only twenty-eight years later on 15 July 1933. Just imagine if it was a heritage railway today. Glance

across the road and you can still see the tree lined former railway embankment now with bungalows built thereon. See the Epworth station name on the fence, this was etched on

to the original negative by the photographer as there was no station name. The station wasn't opened at the time of the picture, the line of trucks are probably from the

Manchester Ship Canal company. Maws Mill can be seen behind boasting full sails. The

right hand picture shows the moderate climb up to the station from the road. We can see the slotted signal with the cross affixed and trucks on the line to Haxey. To the right of the

path was a station goods yard and we can observe the layout of that on the map bottom right. Bottom left is the current scene in 2012 of the car park of Torne Valley, and Fields

Manufacturing Joiners behind.


Axholme Camera Club News

Two Sherwood Forest men descended on

Axholme Camera Club on Tuesday the 23rd

October. Ian Taylor CPAGB is the Vice President

and the Awards Secretary for the “North East and

Midlands Photographic Federation”, and Mr Len

White CPAGB had come to give Axholme

members a talk and at the time the subject was

unknown.

The Axholme Chairman Mr Geoff Trinder opened

the meeting and introduced our visitors from

Robin Hood country and we all waited to hear

what the talk would be about. Ian started with a

demonstration on how to set up a four flash system

using remote switches to trigger the camera and

ensure the correct amount of light was thrown

onto the subject from each flash unit. The

demonstration covered all different configurations

of flash usage. The members found it a very

interesting subject which could be used when other

light sources were not available, i.e. a portrait

shoot in the middle of the moors when the light

has to be perfect. Ian followed this with several

short explanatory AVs on several different

photographic subjects.

After Tea and Coffee Len White followed on with a

selection of Digital Slides on Natural History

subjects, mainly birds. Len explained in some detail

how he was able to get most of the shots by just

being there at the right time. However, to be there

at the right time he carries a tent in the car and

will spend the night at the sight so he can be up

before the larks, this created a burst of laughter.

He continued saying that he would spend hours in

the hide or hidden in a ditch waiting for the right

moment.

Sometimes he

would have the

camera set up

and he would

need to trip the shutter by remote from several meters away. The

evening ended with questions and a vote of thanks from the Chairman.

On Sunday 4th November the Lincolnshire Photographic Association

organised the annual Digital Battles. This is when all clubs in

Lincolnshire are invited to put their best ten images forward to be

judged. The club with the highest score is the winner.

This year saw a great many excellent images with the Judge Mr Tony

Pioli ARPS ABPE. Commenting that the task of choosing the overall

winner would be difficult. The contest was won by Deepings Camera

Club with 176 points, followed very closely with 175 point was RB

camera Club and in third place was Axholme with 168 point. Its a very

well done to Axholme members for their high quality images.


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At primary school (in the 1950’s for me) it was

the method to encourage us to learn by

memory, to learn by rote (by repetition) as my

teachers used to say. It could have been hymns, geographical

facts, historical facts, or especially the times tables. I understand that

today the times tables are still learnt, but often know in slightly

different ways—sometimes by songs or mobile telephone app!

We may think we do not have a good memory, but this Christmas we

will hear stories and carols which we will have learnt over the years.

Many of us remember the carols –even without the books to prompt

us. We have learnt them by rote or as it is sometimes said ‘by heart.’

However though we may say we have learnt by heart, we really mean

by memory. It is just a saying. But if we have really learnt with the heart we know not only the fact, but we

know what it means to us personally. Our emotions and very being are engaged.

So this Christmas as we sing our carols, may we not only know them by the very act of repetition over

the years, by rote, but know the meaning by heart, and in our hearts.

“What can I give him poor as I am? --Yet what I can i give him,

Give my heart.” (Christina Rosetti).

David


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News from Belton All Saints Church

of England Primary School

Curriculum Week

This month we have had our annual curriculum week with a

focus on Design and Technology. Pupils were given a specific brief or

challenge and worked in pairs or groups to fulfil the task. Pupils had to go

through the steps of researching possible outcomes or methods, planning

their work as well as using their skills to make their item. Pupils were asked

to evaluate their working methods as well as their finished products and to

suggest ways in which these could be improved upon.

In Years 5&6 pupils were asked to create a labyrinth game linked to

their work on the Ancient Greeks whilst KS1 pupils had to design a

bridge over which Guy Fawkes could escape from the Houses of

Parliament! As well as their D&T skills pupils had to make use of their

basic maths and literacy skills as well as working

Ancient Egypt

This term Years 3&4 have been studying Ancient Egypt exploring the

topic through a cross curricular approach. A homework task was set

to create an Egyptian scene or diorama with some amazing results!

Later this term pupils will enjoy a day’s workshop creating an Egyptian

play which they will perform to parents.

Macmillan Coffee Morning

Earlier this term our Year 6 pupils were involved in organising a coffee morning for families and friends

of the school in support of the Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning event. Cakes were donated

by staff and pupils, with the Acorn Nursery classes donating flapjack made by the children. Year 6 pupils

were on hand to welcome our visitors and to run games within the hall.

Others demonstrated the schools online learning platform to parents whilst

yet more acted as tour guides giving our visitors a full tour of the school at

work. Our Friends of

the School

committee helped

out in serving

refreshments. The

final, and most

enjoyable task for the

pupils was counting

our takings and we

were delighted to be

able to send £330 to

the Macmillan fund.

Remembrance Service

We were delighted to host All Saints Church’s

Remembrance Service this year with around 200

people attending. Representatives from the

British Legion, Guiding and Scouting Movements

as well as current servicemen were present.

Pupils from the school participated in the service

with readings and a performance by the school

choir. Following the service in school the

congregation walked to the war memorial for the

Act of Remembrance.

With best wishes

Sarah Groves Headteacher

Pupils from the Nursery baking

flapjack

Shannon Evans with her Egyptian diorama

Olivia(Y5) and Nathan(Y6) sharing

their labyrinth with younger pupils

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Christmas in the Isle of Axholme

WROOT CHRISTMAS MARKET

On Saturday 1st December 2012 the Christmas Market will take place in Wroot Village Hall starting

at 10am and ending at 1pm. Last year’s market was a huge success and it is hoped that this year

should be even better with stalls selling homemade produce including Christmas puddings, mince

pies, jams, marmalade, cakes etc. There will also be stalls

selling jewellery, scarves, handbags, cards, sweet trees, Christmas gifts and decorations and much

more. Everyone is welcome and all proceeds go to the Village Hall.

The Village Hall Kitchen will once again be providing an excellent range of refreshments including

bacon or sausage sandwiches, teas, coffees and home baked items, full breakfasts are also available at

very reasonable prices.

At 11.30 am Santa will arrive at the hall and he will be available for the children to give him their

Christmas requests until 12.30pm. There is no charge for all village children and children who attend

Wroot Travis School, but there will be a small charge of £1 for any other children wishing to see

Santa and receive a gift.

WROOT PANTOMIME THE WIZARD of OZ

Wednesday 16th January 2013 to Saturday 19th January 2013. Tickets are £6 adults and £3 children.

Tickets are on sale from 1st December and are available from the Shop or the Cross Keys Pub or

by ringing 01302 771480. Those who have been before know how popular this event is so make

sure that you book early to avoid disappointment.

ISLE CHORLAL SOCIETYCHRISTMAS CONCERT

Will be held in the Imperial Hall Epworth on Sunday 9th December at 7.00pm. Come and enjoy a

selection of Christmas Carols & Songs. Tickets £6 to include light refreshments and raffle tickets

£1. For information please contact 01427 873898 or 01427 754626.

St Andrew's Parish Church, Epworth will be holding "The Christmas Market" on Friday

7th December from 12 noon onwards in the Imperial Hall, Chapel Street, Epworth. It is in

conjunction with the switching-on of the town Christmas Lights at 6 30 pm.

There will a raffle; tombola; preserves; sweets; cakes; books; bran-tub; Christmas items for sale;

games; mulled wine and other refreshments.

Charity Christmas Fete at The Waterfront Inn, West Stockwith, on 8th December

from 3pm. The money raised will be shared towards: Resarch into Guillain–Barré syndrome as a

member of our family was diagnosed with this life threatening virus that only 1 in 20,000 people are

diagnosed with. We would like to raise money so people will be made more aware of it to help

diagnose as early as possible. Also a local 11 year old recently suffered from a brain tumour and we

would like to give the money to the rehab team to say thank you. If anyone is interested in a stall or

would like to volunteer please call Bianca 0794 7510 702

Owston Ferry Christmas Lights will be switched on Sat 8th Dec 6.30pm for 7pm in the

Market Place. There will be a bucket collection for the band and Air Ambulance. Santa will be at

The Smithy, High Street, Owston Ferry (DN9 1RE); Fri 7th Dec 6pm -8pm,

Sat 8th Dec 2pm - 4pm, Sun 9th Dec 2pm - 5pm, Sun 16th Dec 2pm - 5pm Admission to see Santa

£3 (includes a gift from Santa) There will also be refreshments, raffle and tombola.

Old Rectory Hosts Quality Craft Fair Anyone wanting to get a special Christmas present

should be heading for Epworth’s Old Rectory on Saturday 8th December. Admission is free and

the event runs from 10am until 3pm. There will be a festive atmosphere - with the Old Rectory

being decorated and fun activities for children – including making a Christmas card for mum and dad.

Festive refreshments will be on sale and the stalls will be selling a variety of gifts including jewellery,

handicrafts, locally produced honey and Christmas cards.


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TRENTSIDE FEDERATION SCHOOL NEWS – ST MARTIN’S AND

WEST BUTTERWICK CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOLS

Following last month’s School News, I am pleased to report that St Martin’s Key Stage 2 educational visit

to the National Railway Museum in York was a big success. The highlights of their day included viewing

the replica of Stephenson’s Rocket and ‘The Mallard’, a steam locomotive which was built in Doncaster in

1938. The world famous Flying Scotsman was marvelled at, currently in the workshop being restored.

The effort that the children had put in to a range of homework projects prior to the visit, which involved

the creation and production of PowerPoint presentations, was made all the more worthwhile through this

opportunity to experience much of what they had discovered through books and the internet first-hand.

Children and staff enjoyed workshops linked to Newton’s Laws of Motion and how these are applied to

trains as well as how forces influence the design and build of bridges.

On 9th November, at West Butterwick, the whole school participated in an ‘Eco-Day’ focusing on issues

linked to litter, sustainability & self-sufficiency (such as growing our own vegetables). This thought-

provoking day ended with children making pledges as to how they will help the environment based on the

discussions and information gathering that had taken place. The pledges can be seen on our new

school/federation website www.trentsidefederation.co.uk, along with a PowerPoint presentation of the

mornings’ outdoor work.

Both schools focused their minds, early November, on the significance of 11th November and the various

events that take place in our schools, the local community, nationally and within the wider world.

Discussions were based around Remembrance Day, Armistice and the Poppy Appeal as well as the

celebration of St Martin and his legacy within the Christian faith. St Martin’s pupils came together at a

Service of Remembrance held on Friday 9th November in St Martin’s Church.

Multi-cultural studies have featured strongly this term. On Wednesday 14th November we had a

thoroughly enjoyable and enlightening day’s learning based around the Zulu Culture. ‘Culture Connect’

visited to ‘bring the real Africa’ to our schools. (photo on front cover) Over the course of the day, pupils

explored various aspects of the Zulu Culture, such as regional music and dance as well as textile designs

and tribal costume. We would like to thank Valerie Taiwoo of Culture Connect for making this so

memorable for us all!

As November ebbs away, our thoughts

are now becoming increasingly focused

on Christmas. We are looking forward

to participating in Owston Ferry’s

Methodist Chapel’s Christmas Tree

Festival as well as having an Advent

Service in Owston Ferry Chapel on 30th

November. We are planning Christmas

productions. St Martin’s will be holding

its traditional Lantern Parade on the

evening of Friday 7th December. St

Martin’s pupils are particularly excited

this year, as one lucky child will be the

‘switcher on’ of the village lights on

Saturday 8th December (7pm). The

children have decided upon a

competition to enter in order to select

this lucky individual.

Happy Christmas to you all!

Josephine Buckle, Headteacher, Trentside Federation

http://www.trentsidefederation.co.uk


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Two Authors, one village. Epworth has had its fair share of people who have gone on to fame and fortune. Sportsman Ian Botham

lived here for many years and his son Liam Botham went to South Axholme School. Sheridan Smith of

‘two packets’ fame was an Epworthian, and who can forget that guy from Eldorado. Recently David

Gatward returned to do a book signing at South Axholme to promote his teenage horror novels.

Hoping the follow in their footsteps are two new authors Rebecca Kershaw and Adele Carrington, both

locals and both with their first books just released.

Rebecca’s Bleed Black is a tale of youthful exploration and the consequences this can have in later life. It

follows a group of teenagers on the path of self-discovery in Northumberland.

Denial, the first of the Varcolac Journals, is Adele’s new look at the Vampire legends, using Romany

mythology and a main character who we can all connect with it takes the reader on a journey of blood,

sex and intrigue.

Battle of the Books

Adele got in contact with Rebecca after an Epworth Bells article; she couldn’t get over the coincidence

and just had to get in touch. After lots of coffee and cake, they decided to hold a Battle of the Books in

aid of Alexander Strong.

“We wanted to do something fun, that would captures people’s imagination and raise money for Lex’s

treatment.” Adele said

The Battle was born. Five tasks run through December, from a twitter campaign to being able to buy

coffee and cake treats loved by the characters in the books in ****.

Rebecca says “We’ll be out in Doncaster in fancy dress one week and book signing in Epworth the next,

to be honest we aren’t really sure what Charlotte Oatway has planned for us, but I’m sure it will be

fun.”

Charlotte and her father Steve agreed to get involved when they heard about the idea, not only did

Steve Oatway shoot the cover for Denial, he is a close friend to the Strong family.

Lex has a rare form of cancer, the treatment he has been recommended is still experimental and

therefore costly. All the people who know him speak of his courage and his determination to fight

against cancer. It is important that we as a community help him in his fight.

Follow the Battle’s fun on Facebook via http://www.facebook.com/groups/alexanderstrong.

You can buy the books at Amazon or order directly from Alexander’s page.

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LOCAL MOLLY MAID

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MOLLY MAID, the UK’s leading professional

domestic cleaning company, has just returned from

their National Convention entitled “Exploring

Success” following an inspirational three days

where Andy & Lynne Crewe from MOLLY MAID,

Epworth, truly shone. This year, MOLLY MAID

turned The Abbey Hotel in Great Malvern,

Worcestershire with its impressive setting, into its

home for three days.

The Convention was concluded with a MOLLY

MAID star-studded Gala dinner and awards

ceremony where Andy and Lynne Crewe received

one of the top MOLLY MAID Awards. This award

was presented to them for their sustained efforts

in increasing the awareness of MOLLY MAID

locally and supporting the local community. The

increased awareness of the brand in their local

area resulting from their tireless marketing efforts

has led to the couple increasing sales enquiries for

the MOLLY MAID service. The growth of their

business and their readiness to take on every

marketing initiative has earned them the “MOLLY

MAID Golden Mop & Bucket Award”.

Andy and Lynne said, “MOLLY MAID is a strong

brand, which is why we started the business up locally.

We saw great opportunity to promote the brand as

effectively as possible and that is why we have

embraced as many new marketing initiatives as

possible. We also ensure that we provide a reliable

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EPWORTH PRIMARY

SCHOOL NEWS

Harvest Festival

Last month we held our traditional Harvest Festival

in school. As usual children brought in lots of

harvest produce – fruit, vegetables, tins and dried

foods. This year our Harvest Festival Assembly was

presented by Year 1 children in class YJ.

Afterwards we made up over 60 Harvest parcels

that our Year 6 children distributed to Senior

Citizens in Epworth.

This is a very good link we have with the local

community and is a good way for our children to

show care for the older members of our

community.

Marvellous Maths Morning

We have just held another successful Maths

morning in school where parents come into classes

to see how we teach Maths in school now. It may

be different from Maths teaching years ago! We

have maths mornings every year and find they are

getting more popular every time we hold them.

This time around 70 parents joined us to watch the

maths lessons and to find out more about how

they can help the children at home with their

learning.

Bonfire Night

Bonfire Night certainly went off with a bang in

Epworth as our Friends fundraising group joined

the Showground and Epworth United to put on a

firework display. This was the third year in a row

we had put on the event and the display was the

biggest and best so far. A fun night enjoyed by all.

This is one of the Schools BIGGEST Fund

raising events, raising well over £1000 for

FOEs projects.

With best wishes

John Hodgkins

Headteacher

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The Memorial Hall in Haxey. was the venue for the Epworth and

District’s Annual Open Meeting held on Monday,12th November and a large audience

eagerly anticipated an enjoyable evening.

Chairman Carolyn Drury welcomed all and introduced the demonstrator, June Borrowdale from

Worksop. June is a NAFAS Area Judge and a NAFAS Teacher and

was a member of the team involved in a display at this year’s Chelsea

Flower Show.

Her evening’s demonstration was entitled “Seasonal Sparkle” and as

we are a little early for the festive season, June used colours not

necessarily on a Christmas theme but she did include some baubles,

glitter and “bling”.

Her first arrangement was very much “Christmassy”, making use of a

Christmas card holder attached to a frame creating a tree shape

which she topped with a gold star. Gold sprayed palm leaves and

zebrin conifer leaves covered the container base into which she then placed Dolomite roses, large white

Anastasia chrysanthemums and white lisianthus. A very striking and easy? arrangement!

For her next display, which June titled Gothic Windows, she

produced a trough shaped container with six very tall leaves

arranged to form the window shape. Into the oasis in the base

June then inserted five short rose stalks which supported five

beautiful Red Lion amaryllis. The lower part of the

arrangement was filled with blue spruce, aspidistra leaves split

and looped, heather leaf fern and gomphrena which gave some

further interest.

As she worked during the evening June entertained us with

anecdotes about the Area NAFAS Chelsea display on the

theme of Monet. Her commentary during her final two

arrangements amused us and informed us of the amount of hard work but also the fun and enjoyment of

the experience.

Finally June demonstrated a large wreath intertwined with artificial ivy, star shaped baubles and spheres.

To this she introduced elaeagnus and then Marie Claire roses and very pretty toning deep peach

carnations. This created quite a stunning finale.

Appreciative thanks were expressed by Carolyn Drury and also St Lawrence Flower Group who always

attend our open meeting, before the raffle was drawn for several lucky winners.

The next meeting will be in the usual location, Stephen Jones Memorial Hall, Haxey on Monday, 10th

December and members were asked to bring some savoury or sweet delicacy and a drink.

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Five Isle' residents took

part in the recent Lake

Garda International

Marathon Festival in Italy

and returned with some

great performances.

The event features a full marathon,

30km run and 15km run which runs

along roads adjacent to the pictur-

esque lake. The route also takes the

runners through mountainside tunnels

and vineyards. Julian Moorhouse,

owner of Epworth based running

speciality store Metres to Miles, Phillip Woolgar of Epworth and Christopher Payne of Haxey, each ran

the 26.2 miles marathon. Julian finished a creditable 3rd postion overall in a time of 2 hours 39 Minutes

and 17 seconds. Christopher was next across the line in 56th position posting a time of 3 hours 10 min-

utes 52 seconds and Phillip finished with a massive personal best time in 79th position with 3 hours 18

minutes 02 seconds. These were great performances in a field of more than 2500 across the three events.

Julian said "It was a fabulous event, set in wonderful surroundings and the support enroute was a great

help. I was pleased with the run as these days I'm more familiar with organising events than taking part in

them and so I was keen to go and be as competitive as I could be and at the sime time play things safe. I

took away a prize of 500 Euro, a cup, huge bottle of champagne and a crate of apples - yes apples, cour-

tesy of the local sponsors".

Chistopher, who has only run in a handful of

events before said "I'm delighted with the perform-

ance. A group of us train regularly several times

each week from Metres to Miles and putting in the

miles helped to get me round. I'm pleased with my

debut at the distance. I may look to run the Jungfrau

Marathon over the mountains of Switzerland next

year".

Phillip ran his fourth marathon in as many years and

ran a huge personal best, he said "My target was to

run 7.30 pace per mile but I felt great and managed

to take a huge chunk off my previous best. I've

trained very well and felt prepared for the race. Con-

fidence in the marathon, that you can do the distance

and feel comfortable at your target pace is so impor-

tant. I'm planning on doing an Ironman triathlon next

year, but not quite sure on the venue right now".

In the 15km run, which took in the final and

most challenging section of the marathon circuit Kim

Woolgar and Tracey Payne fought the gradients to

finish well up the field of finishers, crossing the finish

line together in 1 hour 34 minutes 01 second.


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Every year, prepare your vehicle for winter. Have your antifreeze checked, replace damaged wiper blades,

stock-up on de-icer and screenwash. Buy a scraper and two cloths, one to clear condensation off the

inside of your windscreen and one to clean your lights and exterior glass. Drivers of older cars may also

consider buying a can of moisture-dispersant like WD 40. This is designed to keep spark plugs and dis-

tributors functioning properly.

Many new cars have built-in external temperature gauges. Use them as an early-warning system to assess

driving conditions. An indication temperature of 3°C or below means extremely slippery conditions

are possible.

Adjust your driving to the constantly changing conditions and always drive within your own and your car’s

limits. Observe other road users to see how they react to the conditions ahead. Alter your driving style

accordingly. Stopping distances can increase dramatically in winter. Stay focused, look further ahead for

potential hazards and ensure that you are far enough behind the car in front to stop comfortably if it

brakes.

Driving long distances in bad weather can be tiring. Poor visibility and the mesmeric effect of windscreen

wipers can take their toll. Stop for a break at least every two hours.

In low-traction conditions, stay in the highest gear possible as it minimises wheelspin.

Consider setting off in second gear, releasing the clutch and accelerating gently.

Always aim to stay on snow-ploughed and gritted carriageways. Overtaking manoeuvres on a snowy fast-

lane are incredibly dangerous.

If a driver tailgates you in wintry conditions, be prepared to pull over and let them pass. You may also

consider helping them out of the hedge, some way down the road.

In freezing conditions make an effort to drive more

smoothly than ever. Clutch, acceleration and steer-

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and braking should be done early and gently.

Bridges are particularly prone to icing up. They

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What’s On In Your area in Epworth and Belton

Activity Meeting place Time Contact

Mon Chatterbox Wesley Memorial, Epworth 09:00-12:00

Mon Thurlow Playgroup and Preschool Epworth Thurlow 9-11.30 & 12-3 01427 875016

Mon Keep Fit Epworth Imperial Hall - Main Hall 14.00-15.00 01427 873569

Mon Epworth Brownies Ivy Andrew Hall, Epworth 18:00 - 19:30 01427 873161

Mon Children’s Dancing Epworth Imperial Hall - Main Hall 16.00– 19.00 Nicola

Mon Isle District Choral Society Rehearsals Epworth Imperial Hall 19.00-21.00 01427 8738998

Mon NHS Stop Smoking Epworth Imperial Hall - Small Hall 17.00 -18.30 Ann

Mon Epworth Youth Club Epworth Youth Centre 19.00-21.00 13-19years

Mon Keep Fit Belton Park Pavilion 18.30-20.20

Mon Epworth Brownies Methodist Church Hall 17.00-18.30 01724 339930

Mon Army Cadets Belton Park Pavillion 18.45-21.00 01724 858918

Tues Axholme Elite Taewondo Epworth Lesuire Centre 18.00-20.00 01427 873335

Tues Axholme Arts Club 13 Queen St, Epworth - Adults 19:00 - 21:00 01427 873947

Tues Epworth Rainbows Epworth Primary School 16.30-1730 01427 754009

Tues Horticulture Society (2nd Tuesday) Epworth Imperial Hall - Main Hall 19:00 -21.00 01427 872252

Tues Epworth Town Council Epworth Imperial Hall - Small Hall 18.30 - 21.00 1st Tuesday

Tues Beavers, Cubs, Scouts Belton Park Pavilion 17.00-21.00

Wed Jack n Box Wesley Memorial, Epworth 10:00-11:30

Wed Belton Brownies Belton All Saints Primary School 18:00-19:30 01427 872109

Wed Isle of Axholme short mat Bowls Club Epworth Leisure Centre (Sept—April) 3.30 –5.30 pm 01427 752344

Wed Belton Rainbows Belton All Saints Primary School 16:45-17:45 01427 754009

Wed Belton Guides Belton All Saints Primary School 19:30 - 21:00 01427 872227

Wed Sunshine Yoga Epworth Imperial Hall - Main Hall 13.00-15.00

18.00-20.15 01427 873730

Wed Epworth Youth Club Epworth Youth Centre 19.00-21.00

Wed Active Ageing Epworth Imperial Hall - Main Hall 10.00 - 11.00 01724 297255

Wed Army Cadets Belton Park Pavillion 18.45 - 21.00 01724 858918

Wed Epworth Folk club (every 2 weeks) Mowbray Arms, Epworth 8.30pm start 01427 873594

Thurs Belton Mums and Tots Belton Park Pavilion 09.30-11.00 07910935227

Thurs Epworths Ladies Society The Old School Inn 19.30 start 01427 873368

Thurs Children’s Dancing Epworth Imperial Hall - Main Hall 16.00- 20.00

Thurs Whist Epworth Imperial Hall - Small Hall 13.30-16.00 01427 873622

Thurs Bingo Epworth Imperial Hall 18.30-21.00 01427 873622

Thurs Axholme Arts Club 13 Queen Street, Epworth - Juniors 16:15-1745 01427 873947

Thurs Axholme Elite Taekwondo Epworth Leisure Centre 18.00-20.00 0794 6607762

Thurs Baby Signing Epworth Methodist Church 13.30-14.30

Thurs Autumn Club Over 50’s Belton Park Pavilion 14.00-16.00

Thurs Keep Fit Belton Park Pavilion 18.30-19.30

Thurs Belton Rangers Various locations 19.30-21.30 01427 872227

Fri Ashby Concert Band Ashby Wesley Hall

www.ashbyconcertband.webs.com 19:30 -22:00 01724 784494

Fri Nordic Walking Epworth Garden Centre 10.00-noon 01724 297280


What’s On In Your area in Epworth and Belton

Fri Isle of Axholme short mat Bowls club Epworth Leisure Centre (Sept—April) 3.30—5.30 pm 01427 752344

Fri Red Cross Whist Epworth Imperial Hall - Small Hall; 19.00 - 21.00 3rd Friday

Fri Belton Bingo Club Belton Park Pavilion 06:30pm start

Fri Junior Gym Epworth Leisure Centre 15.30-16.30 01427 873845

Fri Active Ageing Epworth Imperial Hall - Main Hall 13.00 - 14.00 01724 297255

Sat Bingo Epworth Imperial Hall - Small Hall 18.30-21.00 01427 873622

Bookings of the Imperial Hall, Epworth Mary Addlesee 01427 873622

GEM COMPUTER SERVICES Internet/broadband problems

Virus Removal

Computer repair &

Diagnosis

General support & Advice without the

technical jargon

For all your computing needs call

Greg 07903 235934 www.gemcomputerservices.co.uk


Advice

Pensions Helpline 0800 991234

Electricity Emergencies 0800 375 675

Transco - Gas leaks 080 111 999

Yorkshire Water 0845 1242424

Care in the Community

Age Concern 0800 009966

Childline 0800 1111

Neighbourhood Watch 01482 444466

NSPCC 0808 80050000

RSPCA 08705 555999

NHS Direct 0845 4647

Community

Crime stoppers` 0800 555 111

Carers Support Centre 01652 650585

Isle of Axholme Lions 01427 752139

Isle of Axholme Osteoporosis

Support Link 01427 875752

Health Visitor Team for under 5’s 01427 871181

SSAFA Forces Help

www.ssafa,org.uk 01476 569764

Education and General

Epworth Country Primary School 01427 872345

Belton All Saints Primary School 01427 872391

Westwoodside Primary School 01427 752355

Westwoodside Mobile Library 01724 865675

Haxey Library - Memorial

Hall 01724 753239

Willows Dental Practise—Belton 01427 872106

Leisure

Epworth Leisure Centre 01427 873845

Ashby Concert Band - Rehearsals -

Fridays—Mr B Page 01724 784494

Business Directory

Beauty

The Hair Shop Westwoodside 01427 752455

Boarding Kennels/Grooming

Croft House Kennels and Cattery 01427 890235

Home and Garden

Fountain Court florist 01427 874831

Galerie des Fleurs Florist and Gifts 01427 872111

Health / Fitness

The Willows Dental Practise-Belton 01427 872106

Rosemary Conley Diet and Fitness 01724 712700

Taxi Service / Wedding Cars/ Driving Schools

Axi Private Hire up to 8 passengers 07866 859963

www.axiprivatehire.co.uk 01724 798877

Belton Taxi-fully licensed 4 person capacity

Evening and weekends only 0770 9097 770

Trade/Craftsmen

Axholme wood recycling (suppliers of firewood)

01427 874324 or 07711 254113

A.E.S. Tiling (Ceramic Floor & Wall Tiling)

www.aestiling.org.uk 01302 885401 07749519557

Brooks Homecare Improvements 01427 875314

07973 142963

Complete Fire & Security Systems Ltd

01302 511050 / 07917 766922

Dean Gregory Electrical 01427 891704 / 07833 638521

Simon White Building Contractors 01427 873446

07831 690591

Axholme Pest Control 01427 873608 / 07766747245

S A Walker Electrical Serv. 08458 396775 / 07751 887623

Axholme Kitchens and Bathrooms 01427 874312

Business/Finance

Sterry & Co Chartered Certified Accnts 01427 752958

Hurstons Accountants & Business Advisors

01427 873737

MJ Button Accountants 01724 711881

Executive/Chauffeur Driven/Wedding Transport

EX-ZEC Travel Services 01302 820137

www. exzectravel.co.uk 078 765 955 74

Advertise in the Business Directory £30 + VAT

Call Carolyn 01302 532676

*Tyres and tracking *Diagnostics

*Brakes & exhausts *Air con re-gas

*Cam belts & clutches *Steam cleaning

*FREE Collection & delivery service

01724 710869 Belton Road, Sandtoft, Doncaster, DN85SX. (Near the trolley bus museum)

All major credit and debit cards accepted

http://www.aestiling.org.uk


*Tyres and tracking *Diagnostics

*Brakes & exhausts *Air con re-gas

*Cam belts & clutches *Steam cleaning

*FREE Collection & delivery service

01724 710869 Belton Road, Sandtoft, Doncaster, DN85SX. (Near the trolley bus museum)

All major credit and debit cards accepted

Fixed Price Servicing

Basic Service £85.00

Full Service £155.00

Combined MOT & Service Deals (applies to Class 4 MOT’s only)

Basic Service MOT £99.00

Full Service & MOT £169.00

Class 4 MOT’s £35.00 Class 7 MOT’s £45.00

All MOT prices include re-test if required

Winter Check £15.00 (FREE Winter Check with all MOTS )

We now stock Bosch car & van batteries at great prices

Also De Icer, Screen wash, Anti freeze, Bulbs & Wiper blades

epworthdec2012

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