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Keeping the community informed and promoting local business Community spirit is just one of the important things that makes our towns and villages such attractive places to live. Arrow magazines focuses on the community and act as a central publishing point for community news, events and useful contacts.
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June 2009 Issue 18
January 2010 Issue 11
Back to the Past for
the Old Rectory
Page 6
Community Police
News Page 15
Where You Live,
Your Local History
Page 21 & 22
Axholme Camera
Club News
Page 34
Business Directory
and much more...
Happy New Year!
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Photo courtesy of Mr A. Catherall
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Editors Letter....
"Happy New Year! "That
greeting will be said and
heard for at least the first
couple of weeks as a new
year gets under way.
Traditions of the season include the
making of New Year’s resolutions.
Maybe you will be making one, like
myself! The battle of the bulge yet
again, to lose those extra pounds
ready for the holiday season ahead of
us. I would like to start the New Year by thanking
Mr Tony Catherall. Tony has produced the
history articles for The Epworth and Belton
Arrow for nine months, with many more to
follow. Tony has put many hours in for me to
produce these articles and all this effort is much
appreciated by myself and hopefully my readers.
Here is to a prosperous new year and I hope
you enjoy the read...
Best Wishes
Carolyn Grant (Editor) 1 Nether Cantley Lane,
Old Cantley,
Doncaster, South Yorkshire,
DN3 3QQ
01302 532676 0791 2643010
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BACK TO THE PAST FOR EPWORTH OLD RECTORY
Imaginative plans to restore one of North Lincolnshire‟s most highly popular tourist attractions - to
how it looked when first built 300 years ago - have been announced.
They are for the Old Rectory in Epworth, which was built in 1709, and as a museum now attracts
visitors from around the world - as it was the birthplace of John and Charles Wesley, the founders
of the Methodist Church.
Epworth‟s Old Rectory has submitted an application for listed building consent and planning
permission to North Lincolnshire Council to carry out the work, which is intended to open up the
entire house to how it would have looked in 1716. The outcome of the planning application will be
known in mid-January 2010.
“This is a very exciting time for The Old Rectory,” said curator Claire Potter. “If everything we have
planned is approved we‟ll have a visitors‟ attraction second to none,” she added.
The plans call for current visitor facilities will be moved out of the Old Rectory into a brand new
purpose built visitors‟ centre, containing the museum shop, a new café, and other facilities.
Then the Old Rectory will be restored to how it might have been around the year 1716. Part of the
plans are to improve access with ramps to the entrances and a lift to enable everyone to see all
three floors of the elegant Queen Anne house which contains such a rich history.
Many rooms will be returned to how they would have been when the Wesley family lived at the
Rectory with period furniture, furnishings and artefacts, which will tell the stories of their lives.
The recent discovery of early 18th century wallpaper has generated much excitement and it is
planned to recreate the wallpaper in the room where it was found.
There will also be new spaces for changing exhibitions so that visitors will be able to see more of
the items in the museum collection.
The new visitor centre will also open into a proposed new orchard, containing tree species, which
were known in the early 18th century, and the car park will be redesigned and extended.
The Trustees of Epworth‟s Old Rectory have consulted widely prior to the submission of the
planning application and are hopeful of a positive result.
Anyone who would like to become involved with the Old Rectory, or if they would like
more information, please can visit its website at www.epwortholdrectory.org.uk or
telephone 01427 872268.
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Weight Loss Challenge Want to lose weight? Want the chance of winning a prize for losing
weight? On Tuesday 19 January we start a Weight Loss Challenge in
Epworth. Do you know what you should be eating? Are you eating too
little or too much? Join our weight loss challenge and learn how to
manage your weight. Each week we will have a weekly one-hour group
session to give you helpful tips and information on good nutrition and
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HAPPY NEW YEAR from All Saints Church, Belton
We are looking forward to the New Year because we have a newly decorated Church.
Have you seen it yet?
Why did we bother about decorating our Church? Well there are three reasons. We did
it for ourselves – it really needed doing. We did it for you – so we have a fine building to
invite you to for baptisms, weddings, funerals or any other purpose. But we did it mainly
for the glory of God.
Back in the Old Testament, Solomon built a temple in which to worship God and it was
the best money could buy. The glory of the Lord settled on the temple when it was con-
secrated.
Worship has been taking place in All Saints Church for centuries and the whole fabric of
the building is saturated with the prayers of faithful followers of Jesus Christ. We invite
you to join us throughout the year (11am every Sunday Morning) as we add to the heri-
tage of our building. Oh yes, it‟s going to be a fantastic New Year!
Timothy Buckley Rector of the Belton Group of Parishes
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The Neighbourhood Action Team for
the Central wards consists of key individual
members of your community who meet every quarter
regarding issues in the area. Their next meeting is on
Tuesday 8th December 2009 in Epworth. Current priorities that the Neighbourhood team are
concentrating on are;- Kings Head Croft Car Park - Vehicle Nuisance, Litter,
and Anti-social behaviour.
Stool Close Road, Belton - Anti-social behaviour,
neighbourhood issues.
Belton Pavilion and field, Belton. - Youths causing annoyance, Anti-social
behaviour, criminal damage, Theft. Together with our partnership agencies we work towards dealing with
these priorities. The Neighbourhood team will patrol the identified areas above. Recently Neighbourhood officers in company with HM Customs and Vehicle Operator Services
conducted a police operation to combat vehicle crime. This was conducted in the Area of Sandtoft
village and targeted commercial vehicles in the area. Sgt Michelle Garlick described the operation as
being a huge success with several vehicles being seized in relation to document offences. In total 73
light goods vehicles were stopped with 31 breaching traffic laws resulting in 2 fixed penalty notices,
14 VDRS‟s, three prohibition notices, 2 vehicles seizures and 11 verbal warnings. I do hope that you have all had an enjoyable Christmas and that by the time you receive delivery of
the magazine that you are either looking forward to a New Year or already welcomed the New
Year. However, please bear in mind that extra police patrols will be patrolling the area to combat
any issues and in particular Drink/Driving and drink related issues. Nominate a driver for the
journey and please keep safe. Make sure when you leave your house empty that you have taken
extra steps to make is safe and secure. Also take extra care driving during this season with sudden
changes in weather conditions and dark nights.
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. There is also a Police Surgery held on the first Monday of
each month at Haxey Library 3-4pm for a chat or to raise local concerns. The next planned date is Monday 4th January 2010.
Best wishes to you all for 2010.
Thank you
TINA
Police Community
Support Officer 7577 Stewart
Pearson
Police Constable
1839 Tina Starbuck
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The Isle of Axholme
Where You Live Your Local History Adapted by Anthony Catherall
PRE HISTORIC MAN IN THE ISLE OF AXHOLME There is no evidence to suggest that the Isle of Axholme was settled by Neolithic man (the first farmer) despite a number of archaeological finds at Scunthorpe. The first suggestion of early settlement of the area is provided by the number of Bronze Age man finds. These early inhabitants started ‘invading’ England about 1800 B.C. A particular branch of these people is called the ‘Beaker’ people so named after their pottery. They came in boats across the North Sea pushing into Eastern England up the rivers. In our particular case the Humber and the Trent. They were a great trading people as well as being rather belligerent. These people were the first to use worked metal. They also used flint and stone tools. The standard evidence of the Bronze Age people is around the barrow (burial chamber). None have been found in the Isle of Axholme. Despite this it is probable that some settlement existed in the Isle of Axholme during the Bronze Age because of the amount of archaeological finds of bronze and other implements from this age are:
Find Where found Bronze Spearhead Haxey (Now British Museum) “ “ Crowle “ “ Gunthorpe Bronze Rapier Crowle Moors Palstave (type of axe) Butterwick “ Crowle “ Santoft Gold Torc Low Burnham (now British Museum) Flint Axes Belton (now Scunthorpe Museum) Stone Axes Haxey 6. (now Lincoln Museum) “ “ Wroot 1 (now Lincoln Museum) Axe Hammer Epworth “ “ Haxey The appearance of Bronze, gold, stone and flint in the Isle of Axholme obviously suggests trade as none of these materials are found naturally in the Isle. It is thought that the gold may have come from the Wicklow Mountains in Ireland via Wesse (Dorset Areas).
About 300 B.C. Britain was invaded by various iron using peoples, thus the Iron Age man. There are no finds in the Isle relating to the Iron Age, but obviously Iron tools must have spread to the Isle at sometime. The period up until the Roman invasion is rather confused and rather lacking in evidence. By Roman time the River Trent was the rough dividing line between the vaguely established British tribes of the Coritani and Brigantes. The isolation of the Isle of Axholme and relative backwardness seems about this time to be taking shape.
Bibliography: - Historical Geography – Mitchell
Historical Geography of England and Wales – Darby Early Days in Northwest Lincolnshire – H. Dudley
Next month only in The Arrow,
The Romans... Illustration provided by (c) Humber Archaeology Partnership
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Now & Then – Then & Now N0 9 By Anthony Catherall
This month and every month; see Epworth in by gone days and
Compare to today’s images !
Bromley House, 24 West End Road, Epworth circa 1920 middle and right of pictures. During the 1920’s the home of Mr & Mrs John Fox an Epworth magistrate, with his general store alongside. Later, he let the shop to Percy Bradbury who employed Peggy Fox (no relation); Peggy worked in the shop from
1936-1938. The shop closed then and Percy opened a shop directly opposite. Several families lived in No 26 next door to the Fox’s during the early part of the 20th century including the Hearn’s, Bannister’s, and Morris’s. To the right next to the path set back a little at one time lived the Holmes’s, the Ridghill’s and the Frankland’s. Daughter Betty Frankland now lives in Fieldside Epworth with her family, whilst
Peggy Fillingham (nee Frost) lives in Haxey The building with the two chimney’s was the ‘Ellers Tavern’ a popular watering hole for the people from West End, it is now a private house..
Photo below taken Sunday 11 October.
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Moss loves a cold and wet environment and therefore winter is its favourite time of
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in your lawn which can choke the grass. Now is the time to be
taking action against it but when moss is in your lawn it can
require more than just the application of a moss treatment to
remove it. A moss treatment will stop the condition from
deteriorating but dead moss will stay in your lawn and become a
foundation for further moss in the future. You need to take
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has developed in your lawn. Thatch is a blanket of dead grass
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air, water and nutrients from reaching the grass plant. You need to get that rake out
again, but a hand or electric rake may not be robust enough to shift it. Of course
nothing clears thatch as effectively as a professional scarifier which uses blades to
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Over time, and quite quickly where there is regular foot traffic, a lawn will become
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Dear Friends,
The news reports have centred very much on a controversial issue
over the last two weeks, at the end of November and start of December.
The issue of Climate Change.
On the one hand we continue to hear reports detailing what ap-
pears to be the radical changes in global weather patterns-- increased mois-
ture in the air, melting glaciers and disappearing ice caps-- yet on the other
hand of a group of scientists at the University of East Anglia , who it is al-
leged felt that they needed to skew, doctor, hide or amend the figures so
that they demonstrated that there is climate change, when there maybe not.
Science we are told dispassionately examines the facts and interprets them, In its pure
form it is about fact not opinion, reality not rhetoric. The inquiry has yet to hear the circumstances
surrounding this matter, but some scientists feel that their credibility, as a profession, has been
harmed.
The scientists of the ancient world were often the astrologers, the magi, or wise men and
as we will have been reminded after Christmas, they saw the star, they acted on it, even though they
did not know where it would take them. They thought a royal palace, not a stable was where they
were going.
It was not that they expected, and certainly not what Herod expected or wanted to hear. As as-trologers they could not change the fact of change, not climate change but the time change. The
change in which we still base our clocks on these events, with BC having become AD.
In 2010 may we face the facts not pretend or wish they were different.
David Leese.
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South Axholme Community School PTA
co-hosted a fashion show with Posh Frocks of
Epworth recently. The evening was opened by Street Beat of Belton.
All the models were from the current Year 11 and included Prom, Evening and Cocktail
dresses. Suits for the boys were on loan from Dapper Suits, and hair was styled by Salon
10, Epworth and body art was applied by Face2facekidz.co.uk. Hair demonstrations were
given by Kat Heart.
The pupils had chosen their outfits and had been rehearsing for a couple of weeks, all
were very nervous but excited and took part with great enthusiasm. Comparing the evening was Alex Temperton and Adam Bramhald supervised the sound
system.
A raffle and refreshments were organised by the PTA.
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South Axholme Community School PTA
would like to thank all those who
supported the evening especially:
Louisa Severn, Emma Goodison, Heidi
Bowden, Joanne Chapman, Charlotte
Edwards, Josie Milligan, Claire Johnson,
Nikkita Carter, Jess Revis, Jess Gardner,
Jemma Bateman, Hayley Briggs, Olivia
Shepherd, Philip Hunt, Richard Caine, Kyle
Bennett, James Burrell, Matty Kaye and
Matthew Temperton. Leesa from Posh Frocks would also like to
thank everybody for making this event
happen. Without them the night would
have not been a success!
Anyone wishing to purchase a special dress, visit Posh Frocks in Epworth or contact leesa 01427 875380
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Epworth County Primary School Newsletter Learning Link with a Scunthorpe School We have started a link with another school, Scunthorpe CE school. Our first event at the
end of November was a great success. 43 children visited with their teachers. They
presented a languages assembly with 10 languages spoken and showed dances and aspects
of different cultures. Countries represented included France, Portugal, Poland, Pakistan
and Brazil. The „Bollywood‟ dance was a notable highlight as was the Goldilocks play in
Polish and English.
Our visitors then visited key stage 2 classes for the children to find out about each other. They all played
together at lunchtime outside and then children from both schools worked in groups in the afternoon on
designing a school and community of the future.
The children enjoyed making new friends and finding out about different cultures and were fascinated by
the different languages spoken.
Over the year we will be working together on several learning projects including visits to Epworth and the
Old Rectory and joint sporting festivals. Epworth Lights Poster Competition Our older children again took part in a competition to design a poster for the Epworth lights. Members of
the public had a chance to decide the winners by voting for their favourites on display at the Imperial Hall.
It was a very difficult job as the standard of entrants was very good. Congratulations to Ellie Heath,
Harriet Brown and Casey Parkin for winning. The three girls will be switching on the Epworth lights.
Our Fund Raising group, the F.O.E.‟s held a Christmas Fair at the same time as the judging and raised
almost £700 for the school.
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Children in
Need We again took part in Children
in Need Day on Friday 20
November. We held several
events included a non-uniform
day, collecting pennies for a
tubs and a break cake stall. The
School Council led by washing
staff cars for a fee! The day was all about raising
awareness that there are
children who may not be as
fortunate as us and that we can
make a difference. It was fun
and enjoyable for the children
and raised £370 for a good
cause. Shoebox Appeal The children were also thinking of other children who may not be as fortunate as themselves by taking
part in the Shoebox Appeal. 61 shoeboxes were sent to children who would not otherwise get Christmas
presents this year.
This is a small part of the 1.2 million shoeboxes sent each year by Samaritan‟s Purse to children in Eastern
Europe, Asia and Africa but for the 61 children who will receive the presents on Christmas Day it will
make a great difference.
Best wishes
John Hodgkins Headteacher
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Important Message for Axholme Cam-
era Club members and visitors. The Au-
dio Visual presentation meeting will
now be on Tuesday January 5th to avoid
Haxey Hood Day. Everyone is welcome to come
to this evening of AVs, which is a celebration of members'
work rather than a competition this year.
David Neve, visiting judge from Brigg, found the entries for
the 'Still Life' competition difficult to judge and awarded 6
prints the top mark of 20. Andy Kershaw, taking over as
Competition Secretary, had two winning monochromes
along with Judy Newton, and the colour section was won
by Jan Neale, Judy Shirley and Harry Snow, proving there is
no age limit to good quality photographic work, as Harry is
an Honorary Life Member in his eighties.
From West Yorkshire, Rodney and Helen Smith gave 'An
Evening with a Difference' as Helen showed how she uses
her photography to produce beautiful embroideries, boxes
and zigzag books to display her pictures in different ways,
while Rodney, as well as bringing some of his collection of
cameras dating from the early 1900s, also brought some
photographs from that period too. It was an interesting
evening.
The January competition, subject 'People' is on the 20th,
while on February 3rd Erica Oram returns to judge the
'Photographer of the Year' competition sponsored by Tom-
Dennis Imaging of Scunthorpe.
Not to be missed is Geoff Trinder's presentation, 'Highlands
and Islands' on Tuesday January 26th. Everyone is welcome
to attend. As always, a small door charge £1.50 to include
refreshments, 7.30pm at Haxey Church Hall.
Anyone interested in joining this friendly club,
can just turn up at a meeting or speak to the
Chairman, Allan Rowsell on 01427 752400.
Love, Light and Peace by Andy Kershaw
Underwater Shopping Trolley by Andy Kershaw
'Market Stall in Madeira'
by Judy (Shirley)
―Going
Walking‖ and
―Christmas
Party‖ by
Jan Neale and
David Neale
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Farming in the Isle at Harvester Farm, Epworth
Although most people may have looked upon the last month as wet and gloomy we on
the farm have had a very satisfying and productive time.
The tups (rams) have been “busy” and most of the ewes have the crayon marks across
their rumps – they look very colourful with either a blue or red backside striding out
across the field! We have booked the Sheep Scanner for early February who will be able
to tell which ewes are expecting singles, twins, triplets and even quads ! This important
information will help us to ensure that the ewes are given the correct amount of nutrition
so that we do not over feed singles (too big a lamb therefore a difficult birth) and likewise
the multiple births are given more to ensure a better survival rate.
We have had numerous visits to Selby market this month to sell the ram lambs – this en-
tailed some very early starts in the rain in order to gather them into the trailer to get to
the market by 7.30am. All our visits proved very successful and also the early wake-ups
had a silver lining …….the café at the market does the best egg and bacon roll and coffee
in the county!! We have more or less have now finished with the lamb meat selling, our
last 6 went this week, our next visit to the butcher will be in January when we take the
first of our Dexter steer.
The cattle have settled into the winter routine and must be enjoying the comfort of a dry
bed and plenty of sweet smelling silage. All the summer calves with mothers, are in will
Larry (their Dad) and had to learn who is boss or get a biff from his large head on their
hind quarters. Peace prevails now and everyone knows his or her place! This is not so
down at the other yard where Agnes‟s little calf is giving his mum a good run around - it is
surprising now quick his little legs will take him! And he now has 2 potential playmates
because Ruby gave birth to TWINS., This was a very pleasing surprise , we knew she due
at the end of the month but never thought she was carrying twins. She gave birth to 2
black bull calves who are doing very well but due to the poor light I have been unable to
photograph them but promise a picture for next month.
We hope you all had a merry Christmas and wish you a
happy New Year.
Best Wishes Jill
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Isle Group of the Lincolnshire
Wildlife Trust
Pueblos, petroglyphs and other
things.
The January meeting of the Isle of Axholme group of the Lincolnshire Wildlife
Trust will take place on Thursday January 7th when we will be having an
illustrated talk on Pueblos, petroglyphs and other things by Allan Rowsell.
Allan spent several weeks travelling around various states in the south west of
America and has taken some wonderful photographs of the area showing its past
and present. Allan is chairman of the local camera club and is a very good
photographer so these images, along with many stories of the people and places
he encountered on the way mean that we are in for a great evening.
Members Photographic Evening
The February meeting of the Isle of Axholme group of the Lincolnshire Wildlife
Trust will take place on Thursday February 5th when we will be having our
annual members slide, digital or print photographic evening. This has always
proved to be a very popular evening in the past because we have a wide variety of
subjects, not just natural history. Members bring along photographs of anything
they think may be of interest to the group. The photographs can be in any form as
we have both slide and digital projectors. It is helpful if we know in advance who
is bringing some photographs so that we can arrange them in order and set up the
appropriate equipment, just give Geoff a ring. Do come along and join us, if it‟s
like past years you will have a great evening. 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.
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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
Cross Keys Law, Cross Keys House,
10 Market Place, Crowle, DN17 4LA
Tel: 01724 710910
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.crosskeyslaw.com
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ROOFING REPAIRS
Guttering Chimney Repointing Lead Work
JIM GALLAGHER Over 30 Years Experience
01427 875669
07966693123
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07845 324433 For a Free Quotation
Coronation Crescent Epworth
Gas Safe Natural Gas
Landlord Certificates/Servicing etc
L P G for Boats, Caravans etc
OFTEC [oil] Servicing
All aspects of Plumbing and Heating
01427 874800 / 0771 2654629 [email protected]
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Book Review Title: Cool!
Author: Micheal Morpurgo
The main characters in Cool! are Robbie a boy who goes into a
coma, and Lucky an injured dog… In the first part of the book Lucky runs out on to the road and
Robbie runs after him. Then a car comes and hits Robbie, Robbie
is brought to hospital in a coma. After that, (the main part) Robbie describes how he feels.
At one point he overhears a nurse say to his mum and dad, ”if he
doesn‟t wake up soon we‟ll have to let him go ,sorry”. This
makes Robbie frustrated and upset.
Finally, to wake Robbie up they
bring Zola, a famous footballer
to speak to Robbie.
Unfortunately this doesn't wake
Robbie up. So they bring Lucky
in, Robbie is so happy Lucky‟s
alive he wakes up! This book has detailed black and
white illustrations which go with
the story perfectly. There is
nothing bad about this book;
I really like the way its
unpredictable. You can‟t easily
guess the ending. I give it five
stars.
Reviewed by Robyn
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Don’t be dim this winter
A Happy New Year to all our readers.
Being able to see the road ahead to avoid danger and stop safely in an emergency is a necessity for
all drivers, especially when driving in the hours of darkness.
(Doncaster Advanced Motorists) offers the following tips on how to check and use vehicle lights in
preparation for the short and dark days.
Check the lights
Regularly check that all lights work. While someone observes the lights around the car, switch on
each light one-by-one: headlights, sidelights, fog lights, indicators, brake lights, reverse lights, hazard
warning lights and number plate lights
If alone, park by a reflective surface such as a garage door, illuminate all lights in sequence and look
for the reflections
Use the lights
When away from street lighting, visibility is limited to the range of the headlights. This varies greatly
between dipped and full-beam; slow down when driving on dipped headlights. Lights give motorists
an early warning of each other‟s presence. Look for approaching lights when driving around corners,
adjust the position of the vehicle accordingly and dip your own headlights to avoid dazzling other
motorists
If oncoming drivers forget to dip their lights, slow down and give your eyes time to adjust to avoid
blindness. Never stay on full-beam to retaliate It is difficult to judge approaching speed in the dark so
take extra care when making a manoeuvre and always allow traffic to pass when waiting to pull out
at a junction
The weather will also dictate when to use headlights and fog lights. Use fog lights sparingly; switch
them on only when visibility is below 100 metres. Leaving them on after fog has disappeared is an
offence and a danger to other motorists A
general good rule of thumb is to switch on dipped
headlights during heavy rain and poor light
Never use lights to dazzle or cause discomfort to
other road users – this is against the law
If you are interested in further information
regarding the courses that we offer, you‟ll be able
to find this information on the Institute of
Advanced Motorists website at www.iam.org.uk
or Tel: 020 8996 9600
Safe Driving Paul Tuke. Chairman
Doncaster Advanced Motorists.
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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 Axholme Elite Taewondo Epworth Leisure Centre 18.00 -20.00 01427 873335
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 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 Slimlines Epworth Imperial H#all - Small Hall 09.30 - 11.00 01405 818564
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 Red Cross Whist Epworth Imperial Hall 13.30-16.00 2nd Wednesday
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 Church Hall 13.30-15.00 01427 872175
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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What’s On In Your area in Epworth and Belton
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
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
Haxey P T Taxis
01427 754531
07790 817691
NOW TAKING AIRPORT RUNS North Lincolnshire
Licensed Hackney Carriage All Fares charged at Hackney Carriage Tariff
NOW OPEN MOT TEST CENTRE
MJN AUTO SERVICES
CROFT HOUSE KENNEL & CATTERY
• Heated Kennels & Cattery
• Individual covered runs
• Dogs walked daily
• Vaccination certificates required
• Dog grooming available
A WARM FRIENDLY WELCOME WHERE YOUR DOGS & CATS
WILL BE CARED FOR AS IF THEY WERE OUR OWN !
West Stockwith 01427 890235
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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
Support 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
Advertise in the directory for £30.00 per year.
Contact Carolyn 01302 532676
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
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
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
Children’s Entertainment
Belton Bouncy Castles 07788 896988 / 01427 872215
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