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April 2010 Issue 14 Community Police News Page 15 Where You Live, Your Local History Page 21, 22 & 23 Business Directory and much more... www.arrowpublications.co.uk
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Page 1: April 10, Issue 14, The Epworth & Belton Arrow

April 2010 Issue 14

Community Police

News Page 15

Where You Live,

Your Local History

Page 21, 22 & 23

Business Directory

and much more...

www.arrowpublications.co.uk

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2 Please mention “The Arrow” when responding to advertisements

Oak Furniture. Dining Sets. Welsh Dressers. Coffee Tables.

Garden Furniture. Gazebos. Full Range of Sheds and Garden Buildings

Plants and Shrubs. Water Features. Bamboo Furniture.

and lots more...

Sandtoft Road Belton

Doncaster DN9 1PN

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To advertise please call 01302 532676 or 07912 643010 3

Editors Letter.... April is full of traditions, a few that spring to mind are 1st April, of course

April Fools Day, Good Friday, Easter Day and

St. George's Day. Again it is my favourite time of year, I think with

the terrible winter we have all endeared, there is a

glimmer of hope, blue skies and the feeling of

warmer days ahead! Apparently I have heard

because of the cold Winter, we will have a fantastic

Summer ahead. I will believe it when I see it! This month, I welcome all my new advertisers, and

of course not forgetting all my existing customers

who have stayed with the Arrow since the

beginning. The April issue has proved a very busy

month! I would like to thank all the calls I receive, along

with emails who support the magazine, all your

comments are greatly appreciated! Again, anyone with any local news, clubs or

societies who would like to be included, give me a

ring or contact me on email.

Also, if anyone fancies a 6 mile off road trail run in

the fabulous woodland/parkland around Rossington

Hall, you can download an entry form at

www.metrestomiles.co.uk Entries cost £12 -

including a FREE event tee-shirt!

The event is at the Northern Racing College in

Rossington on Sunday 11 April, 10.45am. Come

and take the challenge and have a run You don't

have to be super-fit. There will also be displays by

students from the college, a horse simulator if you

fancy being the next Frankie Detorri and tours of

the stables.

Have a great Easter and enjoy the

read...

Best Wishes

Carolyn Grant (Editor) 1 Nether Cantley Lane, Old Cantley,

Doncaster, South Yorkshire,

DN3 3QQ

01302 532676 07912643010

[email protected]

Chris Broad Local Domestic

Appliance Engineer

Repairs & Sales

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*Vacuum Cleaners All work guaranteed.

We offer a professional and personal service.

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RESTORATION OF

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All types of furniture repairs

All wooden furniture repaired

and re-polished Replacement of broken springs

to settee and chairs

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

The May meeting of the Isle of

Axholme group of the Lincolnshire

Wildlife Trust will take place on Thursday

May 6th when Natasha Estrada will be giving us a

talk about small mammals found in Britain. Although

we know what many of these animals look like from

pictures or television programmes, most of us

rarely, if ever, see these creatures in the wild

because they are so secretive. Natasha worked for

the Trust for a time monitoring small mammals,

particularly water voles and bats, and she now

conducts ecological surveys for various people. We

have been trying to get a speaker on this subject for

a few years so we are looking forward to this

meeting. Do come along and join us, our meetings

are open to anyone; you don‘t have to be a Trust

member.

We meet

on the

first

Thursday

of the

month

from

October

to May at

the new

hall at the rear of Haxey Methodist Chapel on Low

Street starting at 7.30pm. There is a small admission

charge of £1 and there is a raffle and refreshments.

Bird food is always on sale at the meetings as well as

at Geoff‘s house in Belton. For further information

about the local Trust group and their meetings

please contact Geoff or Chris Trinder on 01427

872051. We look forward to welcoming all regular

members and new visitors.

Do You Recognise This Cap?

I have been passed a collection of costume that

belonged to a donor's father and

grandfather. One of these items is what appears to

be a school cap, and as the family was from the

Epworth area I was wondering if anyone might

recognise which school it was from?

If anyone can help I would be very much

appreciated!

Madeleine Grout

Collections Assistant (Decorative Arts) North

Lincolnshire Museums Service

Tel: 01724 729013

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To advertise please call 01302 532676 or 07912 643010 5

News, News, News...

ORCHARD GARDEN MACHINERY SERVICING AND REPAIRS

Lawn Mowers. Strimmers.

Chainsaws. Rotavators. Hedge Cutters. Stihl Saws

Professional and Domestic

Local collection and return service

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• Individual covered runs

• Dogs walked daily

• Vaccination certificates required

• Dog grooming available

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WILL BE CARED FOR AS IF THEY WERE OUR OWN !

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The playing Fields Committee and

The Epworth Bowls Club will be

continuing their weekly Whist Drive at the Playing

Fields, Station Road, Epworth Every Tuesday from

7.30pm till 9.30pm. £1.50 entrance fee and

refreshments available. Everyone Welcome.

"The Arrow is a really useful source

of information about local activities,

local businesses and local

history. I enjoyed reading Tony Catherall's "Now

& Then" article in the last edition of The Arrow,

particularly as the photographs showing Epworth in

1912 and now featured my house. The

photograph and the article give a glimpse of what

life was like nearly 100 years ago. His article on

the Romans was interesting too. Let's now have

an article on how Battle Green in Epworth

got its name, Tony. That really is going

back into the Dark Ages!"

Mark Summers 110 High St, Epworth

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To advertise please call 01302 532676 or 07912 643010 7

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Why not automate your

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and brought back to near new condition .

Call Louise 01302 531332 www.tiptopovencleaning.co.uk

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The current priorities for the Axholme Central area are:- Burglaries within the area of Westgate Road to Sandtoft Road,

Belton. Anti-social behaviour/neighbourhood disputes within the Stool

Close Road area. The Neighbourhood Central team are commencing their

first 'walkabout' surgery on 25 March 2010 and will be on patrol in

and around the Epworth Town Centre between 1500 and 1600

hours, we are conducting these as we feel that this may be more

productive than the surgeries we held at Haxey Library every

month, which I have to say were not used and would allow us to

engage with the community and allow the public to report their

concerns to us. The neighbourhood team are also exploring the

possibility of using the Police events bus to visit the villages to increase community

engagement and give more residents the chance to report their concerns to the local

officers.

PC Starbuck will be attending South Axholme School to present certificates to those who took part in the

Lifestyle 2009. Lifestyle is a Humberside Police initiative for 10 to 16 year olds to encourage young people to

help their communities during the school summer holidays.

PC STARBUCK and PCSO PEARSON were invited to give a talk about policing to the Epworth Women's

Network on Wednesday 10 March 2010. We would like to thank all the ladies for allowing us to visit and hope

that they enjoyed the afternoon as much as we did.

Officers on motorcycles have been out on the Isle to deal with quad bikes and motorcyclists who have been

creating on-going nuisance to residents and we would encourage anyone who has these to cease any activity

which again will be looked at positively by the police.

Please may I ask that all motorists who use their mobile phones whilst driving that they are liable to both a fine

and points on their licences, so please stop using mobile phones, nothing is that urgent that you need to answer

or make a call on your mobile phone driving.

Now that we are hopefully entering the lighter nights and better weather! can I ask that we are all aware of

leaving property insecure and especially doors into our property as it only takes a very short while for people to

come in and steal your property including your car keys and cars and give you what you believe a plausible

reason. If you spot anyone and they are not always alone and you have any reservations, suspicions please ring

the police immediately, do not take time over thinking whether you should or should not I would rather you

rang in at the time.

You can contact Humberside Police on 0845 60 60 222 for non-emergency calls. If you feel uncomfortable in

calling the police with information about crime, then please consider contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555

111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity working to fight crime. They can also be joined

on Twitter, Facebook and Bebo or if you go onto the Crimestoppers website you can also fill our an on-line

form. When contacting Crimestoppers you do not have to give your name and you may be eligible for a cash

reward.

Working with Pc Tina Starbuck is your Police Community Support Officer Stewart PEARSON, who regularly

patrols the Central area of the Isle and will be happy to discuss any community issues with you. Please feel free

to stop and speak with him or alternatively contact either of us via 0845 60 60 222.

The police station at Epworth also provides a front counter service for two days a week, Mondays and

Thursdays, between 9am and 3pm.

The date and location for the next Neighbourhood Action Team meeting has yet to be decided and you will be

informed as soon as we know.

Police Community

Support Officer 7577 Stewart

Pearson

Police Constable

1839 Tina Starbuck

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Double unveiling at Epworth‟s

Old Rectory Museum

There was a double unveiling at one of North Lincolnshire‘s

popular tourist attractions on Saturday (February 20) - and one

was a surprise for the 90-year-old woman taking part. Local MP Ian Cawsey was at Epworth‘s Old Rectory to officially

unveil a certificate given to it to mark the fact the building had

been officially designated as a museum by the Museums,

Libraries and Archives Council ((MLA).

And then Jean Watson from York was asked to cut a tape to

officially open a exhibition room at the Old Rectory – famous

throughout the world as the birthplace of John and Charles

Wesley, who founded the Methodist movement. Mrs Watson had been asked to open the exhibition room as she had donated two prints to the museum

and was there to represent all the people who had made donations. However, it was not until she arrived that she was asked to perform the tape cutting ceremony and said:

―I‘ll be thrilled and delighted to do so.‖ Earlier, before unveiling the MLA certificate, Ian Cawsey said: ―This represents a huge amount of hard

work by a lot of people to get the Old Rectory accredited as a museum. ―I congratulate all involved and look forward to the Old Rectory going on to even bigger and better things

in the future,‖ he added.

Feeling stressed, anxious,

depressed or have a

recurring fear or phobia?

One in four people suffer from mental health

problems at some point in their life.

To make it easier to get help, residents of

North Lincolnshire can now access NHS mental

health services over the internet. It works in the

same way as an in-person appointment, with the

same levels of confidentiality and using the same

team of local health professionals.

You can use the service to ask for an

appointment or receive therapy using your

computer in the comfort of your own home.

A special 'drop-in' eClinic is open every

Wednesday if you just want to see what all the

fuss is about. To find out more or to get in

touch ring 01724 874919 or visit

www.e-clinic.org

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AXHOLME KITCHENS & BEDROOMS

Supply and Installation of Quality Furniture and Appliances for Kitchens, Bedrooms, Bathrooms

and Home Offices. Traditional customer service from a local Epworth

company

Ben Pashley : 07736 068477 Neil Howden: 07974 820134 Office: 01427 874312

Try our Kitchen Refurbishment service and make your kitchen look like

new for a fraction of the cost.

Showroom viewing

available

SILVERSNAKE

COMPUTERS Quality engineers, quality Advice

Sales, Servicing and Repairs

Home/office visits available

Free collect and return

44 High Street Epworth

01427 874093 www. silversnake.co.uk

[email protected]

Also offering

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Did you know we buy

Second hand/broken laptops ring for details

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For decades, we've been warned

about the dangers of sun

exposure. Most of us diligently apply sunscreen

before heading outdoors, confident that we are

protecting ourselves from malignant melanoma, one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer. The experts have gotten their point across, maybe too well! As it turns out, in our effort to avoid overexposure to

the sun, we have left ourselves vulnerable to arthritis, osteoporosis, diabetes, hypertension, and certain cancers, as well as other diseases. Exposure to the sun

is our easiest and most common source of vitamin D, and although it is important to avoid sunburn, a little exposure to the sun each day can go a long way in

protecting our health. Without sufficient vitamin D, experts fear that we may even see a resurgence of rickets in children, a disease that had become fairly

rare in both Europe and the U.S. In today's world, we not only slather on the sunscreen before spending time outside, but many of us spend

very little time outdoors to begin with. further limiting our exposure to the sun's rays. Depending on the climate in your area, opportunity for sun exposure sufficient to help protect against

both breast and prostate cancer may be hard to come by. In the UK, the suns rays are too weak for a good half of the year to allow absorption adequate enough

to aid in the body's production of vitamin D. Even in the hot, sunny climates of the Middle East and Africa, people often choose long sleeved garments to protect

themselves from sunburn. While they are decreasing the incidence of malignant melanoma, they are depriving themselves of a vital nutrient.

So what is the answer? We can get some vitamin D through food sources, such as milk, eggs, and fatty fish, but dietary sources alone typically fall far short of the mark. Supplements are widely available, but even with

supplementation, the blood levels of vitamin D can remain depleted. We certainly do not want to return to the days of unprotected sunbathing -- we have

concrete proof that allowing our skin to burn puts us at risk, yet it is clear that the vitamin D offered by sun exposure does provide some healthful benefits.

As with most things, moderation is your best bet; seeking a little bit of daily sunlight seems to be the optimal solution. While it is important to avoid

unprotected exposure during the hours of 11 a.m. through 3 p.m. when the sun's rays are the most direct and therefore the most dangerous, it is prudent

to spend 10-15 minutes each day soaking up the sun's rays. So rejoice! Take your breakfast tray outside and start your day by enjoying a bit of the morning sunshine.

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The Isle of Axholme Where You Live Your Local History

Adapted by Anthony Catherall

THE SAXONS AND SCANDINAVIANS IN THE ISLE OF AXHOLME Continued For the next three hundred years or so the Saxon Kingdoms of Mercia and Northumbria con-ducted a smouldering conflict. The Isle on the frontier was often the centre of contention and bloodshed. It is said that three east/west hillocks called the Giants Graves near High Melwood were the graves of soldiers killed in these conflicts. Now, apparently they are no longer discernible. In the late 8th century the Danes started to make raids on the east coast. The Humber and Trent provided excellent transport inland. In 797 A.D. the country around the Humber and Trent were devastated by Danish raiders. This occurred again in 838 A.D. In 870 A.D. the Danish raiders plundered North Lindsey for three years actually settling at Torksey before heading for home. In 933 A.D. the Danes swept the whole country from Durham to Lindsey. In 1013 the King of Den-mark, Sweyn, devastated North Lindsey and landed at Gainsborough where he assumed the title of King. In 1014 he died and was succeeded by Canute, his son. However, Ethelred, the Saxon king returned with an army and tried to drive out the Danes. After a number of battles, Canute became King of England as well as Denmark. Danish settlement and integration was taking place through-out this period. The Danish Kings ruled England until 1042 when a Saxon was elected. After the Norman Conquest, in 1068, the King of Denmark brought a fleet and army across to form an alli-ance with the Saxons to try to drive out the Normans. The Danish fleet anchored at the confluence of the Ouse and Trent off Adlingfleet. Its name derived from Edgar Atheling, Saxon heir to the throne. The camp was in a superb defensive position with the Ouse to the North. Trent to the East and the Don meandering to the South. The Danish fleet had control of the waterways. However, William the Conqueror offered the Danes a vast bribe and they left without fighting.

The Isle of Axholme provides a number of Scandinavian and Danish place names. For example, a name ending in – ‘by’ Keadby (- by meaning village). Other examples are; - ‘thorpe’ - Garthorpe, Althorpe, Derrythorpe and Gunthorpe (thorpe meaning hamlet). Gunthorpe also means (hamlet of reeds). Lastly – ‘toft’ - Santoft, Beltoft, and Eastoft (-toft meaning homestead). Bibliography: - Historical Geography – Mitchell Historical Geography of England and Wales – Darby History and Topography of the Isle of Axholme – Rev. W.B. Stonehouse M.A. Reads History of the Isle of Axholme – T.C. Fletcher.

Next month only in the Arrow The Normans

Make sure you see a copy...

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MOWBRAY ARMS

MOWBRAY STREET EPWORTH

01427 872490

Have you tried Sunday Lunch at the Mowbray, you wont be disappointed.

Great value

for money!

Now taking bookings for Easter Sunday and Monday

Sunday Lunches

2 for £10 1 course

2 for £14 2 course

Mid week main meals £6.95 or two for £12.00

Home made apple pie a speciality!

Opening Times

Monday 4pm—11pm

Tuesday 4pm—11pm

Wednesday 12pm—11pm

Thursday 12pm—11pm

Friday 12pm-12am

Saturday 12pm-12am

Sunday 12pm-11pm

Dining Out Locally at The Mowbray Arms „Since Lou and Diane Dennis have arrived at The Mowbray Arms in Epworth, they have

created a nice homely welcoming feel for the visitor to their beamed restaurant area.

The furnishings are pleasant with comfortable seating for 40 plus

Having eaten there twice recently, their Sunday lunch is delightful, I report complete

satisfaction. The visitor is provided with a choice of two main courses with desserts to

follow. The service is very friendly combined with generous portions of meat and four

vegetables for the main course. I and my guests savoured the most tender beef, with

Yorkshire pudding of course! To follow I sampled Diane's delicious apple pie with

custard.

The restaurant is open both during daytimes and evenings, except Monday and

Tuesday lunchtimes. In the sizeable bar area, the beer Lou serves is good and reasonable, moderately priced in a most convivial atmosphere. Outside there is a

sunny seating area facing west coupled with an adjoining large car park.

An ideal venue for you and your friends to dine informally at a very reasonable cost, we

will be going back!

If you haven't been yet, why not give the Mowbray a try!

Tony

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Now & Then – Then & Now No 12 by Anthony Catherall

This month and every month; see Epworth in by gone days and compare to today‘s images!

The Mowbray Arms named after the Mowbray family in the Isle, above March 1995 with the extension

to the bars underway. The exterior has changed in 2009 following a complete freshen-up. New tenants

Lou and Diane Dennis took over in late summer. .

The Mowbray Arms was always popular with the top end of Epworth, some other tenants were Alf

& Gertie Newton in the 1930‘s, Ethel Davies in the 1960‘s and for about 30 years Bill Burton and his

family stretching into the middle nineties.

Below, the Mowbray as it is today, with an added lamppost. Now gaining customers once more as a

local house. I can recommend the Sunday lunches. They are superb, served in a friendly welcoming

atmosphere, in an appealing separate beamed restaurant tastefully decorated.

Go and sample Diane‘s signature home cooked main courses and delicious sweets.

Do you love history in your local area? Be included in the up and

coming issues of the Arrow. Send your photographs, postcards to be used in the article 'Then & Now', (any hard

copies returned) or even your views to; [email protected]

Selected photographs used in the article will qualify for a £10 voucher to spend at

Jonathan David of High Street Epworth.

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Then why not come along to BELTON BOWLS CLUB on a

Saturday afternoon 1.00pm until 4.00pm and take part in our

bowls drive.

The event is open to all particularly new bowlers for whom we

have set aside the first hour, to give them the opportunity to try

out this very popular pastime alongside one of our experienced

bowlers.

Between 2,00 and 4.00 pm the bowls drive is open to all- com-

ers to enjoy a friendly game for small prizes followed by a well

earned cup of tea.

An entrance fee of £1.50 / player is payable for this part of the event.

Bowls and overshoes can be provided if required .

The bowling green is situated alongside Belton playing fields which can be

accessed from either Belton High Street or Jeffrey Lane and parking is

available close to the green

The club has a mixed membership and is run for the enjoyment of its members in friendly relaxed atmos-

phere .

SO WHY NOT COME ALONG AND GIVE THE BOWLS DRIVE A TRY

Looking forward to seeing you , the Bowling green is due to open on

Saturday the 17th of April dependant on weather , please ring either of the following contact numbers

01247 875724 or 01427 874386 for more details.

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Axholme Camera Club ‘Falconry Day

Photos courtesy of David Ulyett

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MEDLEY FARM SHOP Carrhouse Road Belton

NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR EASTER

Home Produced Pork

Dry Cured Hams and Bacon

Traditional Sausages

Fresh Chicken

Homemade Pork Pies and Sausage Rolls

Locally Grown Vegetables

Honeybunz

Cakes, Chutneys and Preserves

Open 10-3 pm

Thursday & Saturdays

10 –5pm Fridays

01427 872274

ROSEACRE NURSERY

A LARGE RANGE OF

SHRUBS TREES HERBACEOUS PLANTS

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HANGING BASKETS POTS & COMPOST

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01427 873040

07875 367650

Lindsey Lodge Hospice News Letter

Lindsey Lodge Hospice cares for people whose lives are affected by life-limiting conditions such

as cancer, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, heart or renal failure. Lindsey Lodge Hospice

is an independent registered charity, number 702871, situated on Burringham Road, Scunthorpe and

serves the community of the North Lincolnshire area.

Drivers needed to provide occasional lifts to the Hospice. Every second Saturday in the month,

between 10.30 – 1.30pm we run bereavement groups for the loved ones of all patients cared for

during their final days. Some people are unable to get to these groups, perhaps because they live in

an outlying village with an infrequent bus service or have no transport of their own. If you are able

to help every now and again we‘d like to hear from you. For further information please ring 01724

270835 and talk to either Alison Tindall or Chris Dyer.

Donations needed to our Hospice Shop on the High Street in Epworth. You can now help us

make and extra 28% on the sale value of donated goods. We are now able to claim Gift Aid on

goods donated by UK tax payers. Ask in the shop for information.

Watch out around Epworth and the villages for news of our Isle Supporter Group activities.

For more information visit our website at www.lindseylodgehospice.org.uk, call our fund-

raising team on 01724 843731 or email: [email protected]. You can write

and send donations to Lindsey Lodge Hospice Burringham Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire,

DN17 2AA.

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All aspects of Plumbing and Heating

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Though I have no involvement whatsoever with it, I am

told that Horseracing is in crisis. A crisis because of a series of

reasons, with the public having found other ways of betting, because horseracing

is seen as a 'toffs' sport, a decline in television coverage, and because many of the

races apparently are run at unusual unpopular times of the day and have no story

or profile to recommend them. The strategy being considered by the horseracing

industry is known as /PREMIERISATION/. By this they mean to popularise and

give first rate publicity to their main stories. Premierisation in the same way that

football has created a super league of excellence-well at least that is the theory.

For many the church is seen to be in crisis to--for some it has lost its story, for

some the churches and chapels are far from the best examples they would look to see for many and var-

ied reasons, and for some it is an activity for others, if not a 'toffs' occupation, at least not for them. Oth-

ers comment upon inappropriate service times! The 8,30 race at Wincanton being as unpopular as the

8.00 service at Owston Ferry!

Easter is the opportunity to underline the PREMIERISATION of what we believe, for this is God's

story, and subsequently our story, Jesus betrayed, tortured and dying on a cross, but to rise again. This

not for a few but for all people in all places and all times, and though our worship often falls short of what

we might hope it would be, it should always be the very best we can offer.

PREMIERISATION is not altogether a pleasing word, a contemporary word creation to define an idea.

But in our understanding of faith Christians locally and across the world will be seeking to make Good

Friday and Easter the first, the best and the most told story of their faith.

Rev David Leese Wesley Manse Epworth.

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National Stop Snoring Week

19 - 24 April 2010

"It's not me it's the house that's causing my snoring"

This year during National Stop Snoring Week you will be able to visit our unique interactive house

where you will be taken through every room to discover just how many of our most innocent posses-sions can be the cause of snoring. National Stop Snoring Week is fast approaching and

this year we will be discussing how items in the home can lead people to snore. We may think the bedroom is the worst culprit with

house dust mites running rampant within our mat-tresses, quilts and pillows. But in a typical home there are sources in every room that have the potential to

cause snoring. Recent research has even cited our

pets as a cause of snoring.

In addition to our interactive house there will be

plenty of giveaways, competitions and offers available on our website throughout the week. Visit our website for more details

www.britishsnoring.co.uk/nssw2010/.

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HAXEY PRE-SCHOOL CONTINUES TO GO FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH

Although the weather continues to chill us, it hasn't certainly

hasn‘t hindered Haxey Pre-school‘s drive to improve their facilities! They have recently

been successful in obtaining £7000 worth of resources through the "Early Excellence in Outdoor Play Scheme" and

are also celebrating the gaining of lottery funding of £6554 which is being used to enhance and develop their Seaside

multi function room and the Reflection/Story corner. The inside equipment has been replaced and many new toys

and books have been purchased. The outdoor area is now almost complete thanks to another grant from North

Lincolnshire Council. ― I can‘t believe how much the setting has improved‖ said Tina Berry, Mother to Andrew aged

3 ―I know the staff are all outstanding, as is the Ofsted grade but I have great difficulty in getting Andrew to come

home now, he wants to stay and play with all the new toys!‖

The fundraising continues with their annual Easter Eggstravaganza on Wednesday 31st March. The children will sing a

few songs to celebrate springtime followed by lots of fun activities for all! You are welcome to visit Joy Norouzi and

her dedicated team at anytime. The Pre-school is open Monday – Friday 9.15am - 3.15am and caters for children

from 2.5 years to school starting age.

For more information call 01427 754330

Jumping for joy at Haxey Pre School

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Tyler Hardware Architectural Ironmongery Suppliers

Locks Handles Hinges

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Price match or better....... Unit 2c, Thornton Street Industrial Estate, Thornton Street, Gainsborough

01427 677900 / 07930 479389

LOCKS, KNOBS, KNOCKERS

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We are a small family run business and have been established for over 30 years. This New Venture combines both Paul‘s joinery skills with his extensive knowledge of

Ironmongery. Paul is a joiner by trade and undertakes all aspects of Joinery throughout Misterton

and beyond. Tyler Hardware enable‘s Paul to provide his Joinery Customers with a wider selection

of products, whilst the shop offers a central location for all our Residential & Business customers.

We are located on the Industrial Estate, just behind the Murco Garage as you cross

the bridge into Gainsborough. We intend to extend the Showroom soon to provide more space for displays of

Locks, Knobs, Knockers, Handle and Hinges. There is also extensive range of replace-ment Handle and fittings for the ever growing market of UPVC Doors & Windows.

If you would like to discuss your requirements or need some friendly advice, we will

be happy to help. Order items are available for collection Next Day, Kath will contact you when those

items arrive to avoid any wasted journeys.

We are willing to assist you by delivering & collecting appropriate booklets to your door if you cannot get to us, just call or E-Mail and you can choose in the comfort of

your own home or we will be happy to see you in our shop where Credit & Debit cards are accepted.

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Epworth Primary School News World Book Day

All the school recently took part in World Book day on Thursday 4th February by dressing up as a favourite book character.

We had characters from many well loved children‘s books, Pirates and Princesses, Dragons and

Werewolves and Cheerleaders and Soldiers. Many classic characters made an appearance including

Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland and Cinderella as well as more modern favourites such as the

Hungry Caterpillar and Harry Potter.

Even the teachers joined in the fun dressing up as a range of Mr. Men characters to entertain the

children.

The children also took part in different activities during the day to promote a love of books and

reading. They wrote character descriptions and drew posters. In the afternoon the teachers

swopped classes to read the children stories and we finished with an Assembly to show everyone‘s

costumes.

A very enjoyable day was had by all.

Best wishes John Hodgkins Headteacher

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Two senior members of Axholme Camera Club have been awarded

Honorary Life Membership, much to their surprise. Cliff Espin -Bradley and John Roberts have

both been members for over thirty years, and have served the club as Chairmen and committee members

at various times. " We have been friends throughout, " said John, " and remember when the club was down

to a handful of members. It is lovely to have seen it grow again, into the successful club we have today."

Both John and Cliff are still active members of the club, attending meetings regularly and entering competi-

tions.|This continuing enthusiasm for photography is a wonderful achievment, especially as Cliff recently

celebrated his eightieth birthday . Both have embraced the digital age and use the new technology to great

effect, often producing award winning images.

The annual Photographer of the Year Competition, sponsored by Tom Dennis Imaging of Scunthorpe, was

well supported with over sixty entries. Judge Erica Oram from Sheffield, had a difficult task. She studied all

the photographs in the competition, and commented on each one, giving helpful advice where she felt it

would be of use, before short-listing ten, which turned out to be fourteen, so high was the overall standard

of work. From these she eventually selected her top three, with the winner being Jean Goodburn's beautiful

study of a long tailed tit. Jean was presented with the Tom Dennis Imaging Trophy and one of three prizes

donated by member Alan Townsend. Alan then went on to win second and third prizes!

Previoiusly, Alan Townsend had given a talk to members, 'Film to Digital', in which he shared some of his

earliest images, taken on film and processed in the darkroom, alongside his more recent digital work, com-

paring the different techniques and results. It was a very interesting and informative talk as well as an oppor-

tunity to see more of Alan's terrific work. The format was far better than some of visiting speakers who

give similar talks, and it is good to know we have such talent in the club.

Best Wishes Lynda Photos by David Ulyett

Photographer of the Year Jean Goodburn (right) receiving the

Tom Dennis Imaging Trophy from Judge Erica Oram

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CROSS KEYS LAW

Alan Robinson

Your friendly local Solicitor

Services for older people including:

Powers of Attorney. Wills. Court of Protection. Winding

up Estates. Tax and Inheritance Planning. Health and Social Care.

Welfare Benefits. Secretarial Services.

Free Home visits within the Isle

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Dear Readers,

Motorways are our safest roads, mainly because everyone is driving in the same direction and there, are

no traffic lights, roundabouts, or pedestrians. But motorway driving can be monotonous and if you let

your mind to wander, the risks can escalate sharply.

Follow these simple guidelines and your motorway driving should be safe and less tiring.

When joining a motorway, assess the traffic by glancing over your shoulder to check the blind spots and

consider a right turn signal before you move onto the motorway.

Traffic already on the motorway has priority. Use the slip road to accelerate to a speed that matches the

flow in the left-hand lane.

Remember the two essential rules of motorway driving: maintain a safe following distance (two seconds

between you and the vehicle in front is the minimum safety gap) and exercise good lane discipline.

Traffic on motorways usually travels faster than on other roads, so you have less time to react. Look

much further ahead than usual and use your mirrors early and regularly.

Take extra care when overtaking large goods vehicles in heavy rain or high crosswinds.

Always signal in good time before you change lanes and remember, a signal is an indication of an intention,

it doesn‘t give the right to carry out the manoeuvre unless it's safe. Remember, it's Mirror, Signal,

Manoeuvre.

Only overtake only on the right, unless traffic is moving more slowly in queues on your right. In these

circumstances you can overtake on the left to keep up with the traffic in your lane.

Tiredness or stress affects your ability to concentrate. Take a twenty-minute break from

driving every two hours, even if you don‘t feel tired. Some exercise and light refreshments during the

break can help too.

If you break down, stop on the hard shoulder and use the nearest emergency telephone to

contact the Police Motorway Control. Don't stop on

the hard shoulder unless it's an

emergency.

Move to the left-hand lane in good time when

preparing to leave a motorway. Be careful not to

underestimate your speed when approaching the end

of an exit slip road. Check your speedometer as you

leave the motorway to ensure that you have slowed

down sufficiently.

If you are interested in further information regarding

the courses that we offer you will be able to find this

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It‟s been a great winter at Coneygarth Farm with all the children loving the

snow. Now that spring is on its way the children have lots of things to look forward to, we are

having a new play area built and a living willow den which the children will help make. The veg

garden is being prepared and we will be buying some more chickens. The lambs are arriving and we

will be out on the farm watching them being born. As you can see it‘s a great place for the children

to learn and play.

Our sister nursery Flying Start Day Nursery continues to attract the interest of businesses, another

local company has signed up to their workplace nursery provider scheme. Joe Rothwell, Director of

Vitruvian Consultants commented, ―We‘re a growing company in Doncaster and wanted to offer

the very best benefits to our staff. Flying Start is a great nursery and offers a great incentive to

members of our staff with a young family.‖ Joe‘s little boy goes to Flying Start and his big sister

comes to the holiday club at Coneygarth.

We are now taking

bookings for the

HOLIDAY CLUB, so please book early to

avoid disappointment.

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Ritz it up in Epworth at Jonathan David...

On Mothers Day I treated my mum and

myself to ―Sunday Indulgence‖ and

what a treat it was! The standard and

quality of food and service was

fantastic!

Speaking to David Wardle director of

Jonanthan David, he said, “Quality is at the top of my list,

it is important my customers

are served fresh food with

superior ingredients, that's

what makes my cakes the

quality they are.” I can certainly vouch for that, David

started work at 6am on Mothers Day

to deliver his customers all

homemade fresh cakes, pastries and

sandwiches,

Served professionally by his friendly staff it was definitely

“The Ritz in Epworth”

Booking is essential and costs only

£8.50 per head if you would like to

treat yourself call David and his team

on 01427 874716

Best Wishes Carolyn

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Farming in the isle at Harvester farm, Epworth Be prepared and the lull before the storm! These are the 2 sayings that have been going around

our house for the last 2 weeks; this is due to the build up to lambing at the end of the month.

Getting prepared involves finding the hot water bottles with the fur-fabric covers, gathering up

some good card-broad boxes, making sure that all the feeding bottles and teats are functional,

that we plenty of dried lambs milk, building the orphan pens and that just the list for the

unborn lambs! The ewes need nearly as much special attention perhaps not as intensive but

lots of checking over these last weeks ensuring that they have good grass and water, that they

don‘t get stuck on their backs and that generally they are stress free. Over the next week we

will be putting some round straw bales into the field so that they have a little more protection

against the elements when

lambing and also it gives the

ewes somewhere to put

their lambs once they are

born.

This is a very busy time for

us with lots of high and

lows – never knowing what

nature will throw at us –

this will be our 2nd lambing

so we are still novices and

are gaining experience all

the time.

The cattle are looking

forward to going out and

there is definitely a feeling

of spring fever especially

amongst the younger

members of the herd. We

have had another 4 calves

born this month – all

heifers, that have

developed a passion for

Wellington boots!- this

makes walking through

their pen an absolute

nightmare if you don‘t

want to fall flat on your

face!

Jill Carr

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“MRS MARKHAM” CAUSES MAYHEM Members of Haxey Amateur Dramatic Society (HADS) are rehearsing busily to put on another feast

of entertainment. The play this time is ―Move Over Mrs Markham‖ by Ray Cooney and John Chap-

man. Audiences over many years have enjoyed the Society‘s farce performances & this one looks

like another winner. Producer, Ann Booth, says this is one of the best scripts she has worked on &

is confident the cast will do it justice.

The action is set in the smart London flat of Philip & Joanna Markham. The flat is above the offices of

Lodge & Markham, publishers of children‘s books. You might think such a respectable business

would be run by wholly respectable people. How wrong can you be? Henry Lodge & his wife Linda

are both looking to satisfy their considerable appetites with extra-marital affairs. Henry‘s prospective mistress is the beguiling Miss Wilkinson, whilst Linda is attempting to woo the less beguiling Walter

Pangbourne. Meanwhile, Alistair Spenlow, interior decorator for the Markhams & a man whose pref-

erences are easy to mis-read, is doing his level best to seduce Sylvie, the Markham‘s gorgeous Swiss

au pair. Philip & Joanna‘s marriage seems to have lost some sparkle & they too are drawn perilously

close to straying from the straight and narrow. Enter the prim & proper Olive Harriet Smythe,

highly successful, ultra-respectable children‘s authoress. This could be the big opportunity which

Lodge & Markham needs to break in to big-time publishing, but it is essential that Miss Smythe be-

lieves she will be dealing with a firm of the utmost integrity & propriety. Thus the scene is set for

lots of high speed action, complicated deceptions, & hilarious shenanigans. All the ingredients are

here to ensure you will have a riotous evening.

The cast includes well known HADS members (Jeremy Cooper, John Spittlehouse, Joan Young,

Diane Corbett, Celia Boardman, Trevor Bland, Peter Lindley) as well as Lindsey Yeardley, making

her 2nd appearance as the delectable Miss Wilkinson, & Emma Speers, in her debut with the group

as the simmering Sylvie.

For a really good evening‟s entertainment, make sure you catch this hilarious show.

The performances are at 7.30pm on Friday & Saturday 16th & 17th April & on Friday &

Saturday 23rd & 24th April in Haxey Memorial Hall. Tickets (£4) are on sale from

9.00am-5.00pm at Green Hill Stores, Haxey, courtesy of Bev and Greg Suszczenia.

For block bookings & other enquiries please call Haxey (01427) 754294 .

Henry Lodge (John Spittlehouse), Philip Markham (Peter Lindley) and Olive Harriet Smythe (Celia Boardman)

Miss Wilkinson (Lindsey Yeardley), Alis-tair Spenlow (Jeremy Cooper) and Sylvie (Emma Speers)

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Belton Primary Newsletter

World Book Day

On Thursday 4th March we celebrated ‗World Book Day‘. Children

throughout the school took part in different activities. Some children

brought in their favourite books, made book marks, wrote character

profiles and book reviews. All the staff chose their favourite children‘s

book and pupils had to guess which teacher it belonged to! We extended

our celebrations into Friday, when the older children moved classrooms to

share books with younger children in Key Stage one and nursery. They all

had an enjoyable afternoon!

Sports Festivals

Every term different year groups take part in sports festivals with other

schools in the Isle of Axholme.

Wake and Shake

In March two teams of children took part in a Wake and Shake festival held

at Westwoodside Primary School. We took a key stage one team and a

key stage two team and competed against other schools in the Isle. Our

Key stage one team were awarded a certificate for the most ‗creative‘

performance, and Key Stage two for the most ‗energetic‘ performance! It

was a fantastic morning, all the children had a great time.

Football

We have a football festival approaching at South Axholme School for our newly formed football team. They are currently in training and raring to go!

We will let you know how they get on. Good luck to them!

Best Wishes Lianne Alcock KS1 Co-ordinator

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

Mon Modern Jive Dance Belton Park Pavilion 19:45-21:30 0792 9209890

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

Mon First Steps Play Group Stepping Stones Pre School 09:30-11:30 0770 8580816

Mon Children‘s Dancing Epworth Imperial Hall - Main Hall 16.00- 20.00 Nicola

Mon Pilates Epworth Imperial Hall - Main Hall 20.00 -21.00 01427 752548

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 Army Cadets Epworth Imperial Hall - Small Hall 18.45-21.00 01724 858918

Tues Rosemary Conley Diet and Exercise Epworth Imperial Hall - Main Hall 16.45 - 18.15 01724 710626

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 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 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 Rosemary Conley Diet and Exercise Belton Park Pavilion 09.30 -11.00

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 Epworth Imperial Hall - Small Hall 18.45 - 21.00 01724 858918

Wed Belton Mums and Tots Belton Public Hall 09.15-11.15 0775 9782182

Wed Street Dance Belton Park Pavilion 16.20-20.40

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 North Lincs Community Concert Band Conservative Cub, Scunthorpe (Rehearsals) 19:00 -22:00 01724 784494

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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 Football Academy Belton Park Pavilion 10.00-12.00

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

S N Y G Wesley Memorial, Epworth 0730-21:00

Bookings of the Imperial Hall, Epworth Mary Addlesee 01427 873622

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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 Sup-

port Group 01427 875752

Education and General

Epworth Country Primary School 01427 872345

Belton All Saints Primary School 01427 872391

Mulberry Primary School 01427 752355

Westwoodside Mobile Library 01724 865675

Haxey Library - Memorial

Hall 01724 753239

Westwoodside Dental

Surgery 01427 753180

Leisure

Epworth Leisure Centre 01427 873845

My Vue cinema 08712 240240

Odeon 08712 244007

North Lincs Community Concert

Band - Rehearsals - Mr B Page 01724 784494

Business Directory

Beauty

The Hair Shop Westwoodside 01427 752455

Boarding Kennels/Grooming

Croft House Kennels and Cattery 01427 890235

Clothing/Fashion/Home

Isle Sew It - Alterations & Repairs 07804 304714

Utopia Soft Furnishings - Epworth 01427 873469

Health / Fitness

Rosemary Conley Diet and Fitness 01724 712700

Quality Lifestyles Personal Training Consultancy Paul

Seaman ACSM HFI 01427 753591 / 07714 318958

Taxi Service / Driving Schools

Dave Addlesee School of Motoring 01427 872680

07773 199760

Alan‘s Private Hire, Belton 01427 875765

07721 584289

P T Taxi 01427 754531 / 07790 817691

Trade/Craftsmen

C M Developments (Yorkshire) Ltd 01302 770216

- Building Services 07815 573589

Simon White Building Contractors 01427 873446

07831 690591

Dean Gregory Electrical 01427 874377

07833 638521

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

www.aestiling.org.uk 01302 885401 07749519557

MJN Autos (car servicing/repairs) 01427 874413

Sinclair Davis Décor 01427 872141/07904 285934

Meteor Security Ltd 01302 623427 / 07917 766922

D Brown Joinery 0779 5321054 / 01302 350363

C Bacon Furniture Restorer 01302 882996/ 0797324824

Axholme Pest Control 01427 873608 / 07766747245

Business/Finance

Hurstons Accountants & Business Advisors

01427 873737

MJ Button Accountants 01724 711881

Children‟s Entertainment

Belton Bouncy Castles 07788 896988 / 01427 872215

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