HAXEY PARISH
DIRECTORY
HAXEY WESTWOODSIDE
BURNHAM
GRAIZELOUND EASTLOUND
CONTENTS Page Parish Maps 1/3
Haxey Parish 4
Haxey Parish Council 5
Parliamentary Representatives 6
North Lincolnshire Council 6
Local Information & Media 9
Transport 10
Medical Services 11
Support Services 13
Education 15
Religious Activities 17
Post Offices 21
Parish Halls 22
Library Services 23
Sports 24
Clubs & Activities 27
Local Trusts 31
Annual Events 32
Index 34
HAXEY PARISH
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HAXEY PARISH
Haxey Parish is one the largest parishes in the North of England, includes Westwoodside, Idlestop, Graizelound, Eastlound, Burnham and Haxey village. There are approximately 1,800 houses and the population is just over 4,400.
In 1811 there were just 1,680 in habitants living in 366 houses. Early records of the area are available in the libraries at Haxey, Epworth and Scunthorpe for those interested in the rich history of the Parish.
The Parish Church of St. Nicholas stands at the bottom of the hill between Westwoodside and Haxey and celebrated its 900 years anniversary in 1991. The top of the hill is dominated by the Water Tower which can be seen for miles around.
Whilst many rural areas have lost their local facilities, the Parish has two schools, two post offices, 4 public house and various shops and services which can only survive through local support.
Haxey Memorial Hall and Westwoodside Village Hall provide venues for many local activities. Mother and toddler groups, Women’s Institutes, Social Sixties, Dance Clubs, Amateur Dramatics and the Heritage Society are amongst the popular activities taking place in the Parish, whilst many other clubs and societies exist in nearby Epworth.
There are also playing fields in both villages. Football, cricket, bowls and tennis are played competitively with playground facilities for the young.
The Parish has a large footpaths network with approximately forty five miles of paths, enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.
The Parish is also home to many small businesses providing jobs for local people.
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HAXEY PARISH COUNCIL
The Parish Council makes decisions on local issues and passes comments to North Lincolnshire Council on other matters, such as planning applications. If residents are concerned about a local problem, they should contact one of the Council members or the Clerk. Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of the month in the Pavilion at Westwoodside Playing Field. The annual report to the Parish takes place in May when all residents are encouraged to attend. Meetings are reported in the local press and the minutes are posted on notice boards at Haxey Library and Newbigg, Westwoodside and also the Parish Council’s website. Haxey Parish Council 2012 Chairman – Cllr David Knowles Vice-Chairman – Cllr John Smedley Cllr. R. Allcock Beechlea, Akeferry Road, Westwoodside Tel: 01427 753235 Cllr. S. Boor MBE 16 Upperthorpe Hill, Westwoodside Tel: 01427 752738 Cllr. P. Booth High Ridge, Upperthorpe, Westwoodside Cllr. M. Carlile Crosshill, Upperthorpe Road, Westwoodside Cllr. P. Cooke The Willows, Thinholme Lane, Westwoodside Tel: 01427 752951 Cllr. T. Foreman Ash Tree Lodge,Upperthorpe Hill, Westwoodside Tel: 01427 752557 Cllr. D. Harris OBE, TD, DL Green Hill House, 2/4 High St, Haxey Tel: 01427 752794 Cllr. D. Lange 6 Hallcroft Road, Haxey Tel: 01427 752394 Cllr D. Knowles Derrick House, Sandbeds Lane, Westwoodside Tel: 01427 753702 Cllr. C. Lindley “Bryanek”, Upperthorpe Road, Haxey Tel: 01427 752076 Cllr. J. Maw Tara, 77 Akeferry Road, Westwoodside Tel: 01427 753472 Cllr. E. Morris Park Lane Farm, Park Lane, Westwoodside Tel: 01427 753199 Cllr J. Orton The Cottage, Station Rd, Graizelound, Tel: 01427 752197 Cllr. J. Smedley 38 High Street, Haxey Tel: 01427 752199 Cllr. N. Whitehead Franklin, 20 Commonside, Westwoodside Tel: 01427 752799
Clerk: Deb Hotson, Haxey Memorial Hall, High Street, Haxey DN9 2HH Tel: 01652 618306 Mobile: 0784 220 1877 E mail [email protected] 5
PARLIAMENTARY REPRESENTATIVES
Member of Parliament The Member of Parliament for the area is Andrew Percy. He may be contacted at The House of Commons, Westminster. Tel: 0207 2197208 or at his office: 81 – 83 Pastures Road, Goole DN14 6BP01724 720800 Mr. Percy holds surgeries on a regular basis at Epworth Library. See local press and Haxey Library for details.
European Members of Parliament There are seven Euro M.P.s for the Yorkshire and the Humber Region. One of each of the three parties are listed below.
Labour: Linda McAven Email: [email protected]
Conservative: Timothy Kirkhope Email: [email protected]
Liberal Democrat: Diana Wallis Email: [email protected]
NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL North Lincolnshire Council is a unitary local authority covering an 85,000 hectare area. The Council is comprised of 42 elected representatives and employs approximately 6,000 people. It provides around 130 services to 153,000 people living in the area, spending around £131,000,000 per year. The majority of services are centred at the new Council Offices at Church Square House, behind the market in Scunthorpe. There are a wide range of publications available there, on services in general and on specific subjects.
Your North Lincolnshire Council representatives for South Axholme Ward are: Ron Allcock Beechlea, Akeferry Road, Westwoodside Tel: 01427 753235
William Eckhardt Deptford House, 2 The Nooking, Haxey, Scunthorpe Tel: 01427 752159 6
North Lincolnshire Council Main Switchboard Tel: 01724 296296 Web Site: www.northlincs.gov.uk
Council Departments For full list of Departments see page 256 –257 in BT Phone Book Adoption 01652 656005 Adult Education 01724 862217 Building Control 01724 297400 Bus Passes (Senior Citizen) 01652 297000 Bus Passes (Schools) 01724 297216 Cemeteries & Crematorium 01724 747555 Commercial Waste -Skip Hire 01724 297806 Crime Prevention ( Safer Neighbourhoods ) 01724 275327 Democratic Services 01724 296230 Dog Control 01724 297000 Drainage ( Highways ) 01724 297000 Environment Team 01724 297387 Food Hygiene 01724 297589 Footpaths 01724 297391 Fostering 01652 656005 Gritting/Snow Clearance 01724 297000 Highways 01724 297000 Libraries 01724 860161 Licensing 01724 297592 Noise Complaints 01724 297624 Pest Control 01724 297626 Pavements/Footways 01724 297000 Planning 01724 297420 Pollution Emergencies 01724 297619 Public Footpaths/Bridleways 01724 297391 Public Toilets 01724 712247 Refuse Collection/Street Sweeping 01724 297000 School Services 01724 297240 Skips 01724 297806 Social Services 01724 297979 Street Lights 01724 297000 Trading Standards 01724 297664 7 Epworth Local Link Office 01724 286870
North Lincolnshire Council Contacting the Council during office hours for urgent queries only: StreetRight, bins, bulky item collections, Roads/footpaths 01724 297000 Council Tax & Housing Benefit 0845 6010651 Council Tax & Non-domestic rate recovery 0845 3890195 General Children’s Services Enquiries 0845 3890194/3 Adult Care Services Community Support Team 0845 1303861
North Lincolnshire Homes 01724 279900, 0800 0326363 Registrar Births, marriages and deaths may be registered at Scunthorpe Registry Office, 92 Oswald Road, Scunthorpe. An appointment can be made by phoning 01724 843915. Belton Household Recycling Centre Re-cycling containers for glass, plastic bottles, cans, rags, paper and electrical equipment are available as well as large skips for garden and household rubbish. Bags or containers of rubble can also be deposited at a charge. Opening Times: Friday – Tuesday 1st March to 31st October 10.00am – 6.00pm 1st November to 28th/29th February 10.00am – 4.00pm Closed Wednesdays & Thursdays. If you see someone illegally disposing of waste contact: 01724 297644. Power & Gas In case of a power cut call free on 0800 375 675. If you suspect a gas leak call free on 0800 111 999. Water & Sewage Severn Trent ( Sewers and Sewage Treatment ) 0800 783 4444 Yorkshire Water ( Water Supply ) 08451 242424 Emergency Flooding Contacts Environment Agency Floodline 0845 988 1188 Environment Agency Customer Services 0870 8506506 Council Floodline out of hours emergency number 01724 276444 Police When less urgent than 999 101 In an emergency always dial 999 Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 8
LOCAL INFORMATION & MEDIA
Information about local events can be publicised in a variety of ways listed below. It is also useful to scan the windows of local shops and post offices for posters.
Parish News Contact: Mrs. P. Johnson to place a free notice of a forthcoming event. Tel: 01427 754550
Local Press The Epworth Bells, Sunny Bar, Doncaster, DN1 1NB Tel: 01302 347214 Email : [email protected]
Scunthorpe Evening Telegraph, 4-5 Park Square, Scunthorpe Tel: 01724 273273
The Haxey & Westwoodside Arrow Tel: mobile 07912643010 01302532676 The papers are pleased to receive items of local news. Advertising rates are available on request.
Local Radio & Television Local stations covering the area are: Radio Humberside FM 95.9MHz Tel: 01482 323232 Radio Lincolnshire FM 94.9MHz Tel: 01522 511411 Radio Hallam FM 103.4MHz Tel: 0114 209 1000 Radio Sheffield FM 104.1MHz Tel: 0114 2731177 Viking FM FM 96.9MHz Tel: 01482 325141 Lincs FM FM 102.2MHz Tel: 01522 549900 Trax FM FM 107.1MHz Tel: 01302 341166
BBC Look North Leeds Tel: 01132 247041 BBC Look North Hull Tel: 01482 323232 Calendar News (Yorkshire) Tel: 01132 228885
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TRANSPORT Buses Buses run from Haxey through Isle villages to Doncaster, Scunthorpe and Gainsborough . Timetables are available from the Haxey library Selection of popular bus times Haxey to Doncaster (Westwoodside approximately five minutes later.) 7.20 (7.45 on Sat), 9.15, 10.06, 12.15, 14.15, 16.48 Return from Doncaster 11.00, 12.25,13.05, 15.00, 17.35 Haxey to Scunthorpe (Westwoodside approximately five minutes earlier.) 7.40, 9.05, 11.05, 13.05, 15.05. Return from Scunthorpe 9.15, 10.00, 12.00, 14.00, 16.00, 17.40. Haxey to Gainsborough 10.11 Return 13.10 (Tuesdays only)
Operators: Isle Coaches, 97 High Street, Owston Ferry Tel: 01427 728227 First South Yorkshire Tel: 01709 566000 Holloways Tel: 01724 281177 North Lincolnshire Council Tel: 01724 297460 Trains Rail Timetable Enquiries. 24hr helpline Tel: 08715005000 Selection of popular train times to London From Doncaster: every 20 minutes approx. From Retford: 7.40, 8.33, 9.39, 10.39. Taxis Epworth Taxis Tel: 01427 874569 Axholme Private Hire Tel: 01427 871486 Axi Private Hire Tel: 01724 798877
Air Travel Humberside Airport ( Administration and Enquires ) Tel: 01652 688456 East Midlands Airport General enquiries Tel: 0871 919 9000 Robin Hood Airport General enquiries Tel: 0871 220 2210 10
MEDICAL SERVICES South Axholme Practice
Dr. Richard Falk M.B.,Ch.B., M.R.C.G.P. (1990),D.R.C.O.G. Dr. Andrea Dexter M.B., Ch.B , M.R.C.G.P.(1988),D.R.C.O.G.,D.F.F.P., DipTher Dr. Karena Platts M.B.,Ch.B ., M.R.C.G.P.,D.R.C.O.G.,F.F.F.P., Dip GU Med, D.P. Derm Dr. John Gallagher M.B.,B.C.H. ,M. R.C.G. P.(1997), M Med Sc., D.R.C.O.G., Dr. Annie Borrill M.B.,B.S., M.R.C.G.P.( 2001), D.F.S. R. H. Dr. Gary Armstrong M.B. ChB. M.R.C.G.. P. (2006). Dr. Feeroz Jaafar M.B.Ch.B (1998) M.R.C. G. P. (2009) Dr Mahesh Ganapathy M.B., B.S., M.R.C.S., M.R.C.G.P. (2009)
MAIN SURGERY – 60-62 High Street, Epworth Tel 01427 871380 Surgery 8.00am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 6.30pm Dispensary 8.30am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 6.30pm BRANCH SURGERIES 30 Church Street, Haxey Tel 01427 757560 Surgery Monday – Friday 8.30am – 12.30pm Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 1.30pm – 5.30pm Tuesday 6.30pm – 8.30pm Pharmacy Mon– Wed. 8.30am – 12.30pm, 1.00pm – 6.00pm Tel: 01427 757567 Thurs – Fri 8.30am – 12.30pm 1.00pm – 5.30pm 32 High Street, Belton Tel 01427 871360 Surgery and Dispensary Monday – Friday 9.00am – 12.30 noon Pinfold Surgery, Station Road, Owston Ferry Tel 01427 728900 Surgery and Dispensary Monday – Friday 8.30am – 12.30 noon Monday 1.30pm – 5.30pm Jubilee Surgery, School Lane, West Butterwick Tel 01427 788020 Surgery and Dispensary Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8.30am – 12.30pm,
Out of Hours: Scunthorpe GP Emergency Centre 0345 604 7341 Masta Travel Clinic Tel: 01427 757563 Misterton Group Practice Misterton Surgery, Misterton Tel :01427 890206
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NHS North Lincolnshire ( formerly Primary Care Trust ) Tel 01652 251000 This Brigg based office deals with problems, complaints or general enquiries regarding health care. NHS Direct Tel: 0845 464748 Hospitals Scunthorpe General ( See full list page 258 BT Phone Book ) Tel: 01724 282282 Doncaster Royal Infirmary Tel: 01302 366666 John Coupland, Gainsborough Tel: 01427 816500 Goole and District( direct line ) Tel: 01405 720720 Lincoln County Hospital Tel: 01522 512512 Bassetlaw Hospital, Worksop Tel: 01909 500990 Grimsby Diana Princess of Wales Hospital Tel: 01472 874111 Hull Royal Infirmary Tel: 01482 328541 Castle Hills, Hull Tel: 01482 875875 Northern General, Sheffield Tel: 0114 2434343 The Hallamshire, Sheffield Tel: 0114 2711900 Sheffield Children’s Hospital Tel: 0114 2717000 St. James’, Leeds Tel: 0113 2433144 Leeds General Infirmary Tel : 0113 2432799 Tickhill Road Hospital Tel: 01302 796000 Weston Park, Sheffield Tel: 01142265000 Homes for the Elderly - Residential Cumberworth Lodge, Main Street, Graizelound Tel: 01427 752309 Nicholas House Nursing & Residential Home, Church Street, Haxey Tel: 01427 752862 Dentists The Dental Surgery, Newbigg, Westwoodside Tel: 01427 753180 J. Wolverson, The Limes, Church Walk, Epworth Tel: 01427 874017 Chiropody N.H.S. Chiropody Service Mobile Clinic visits the Burnham Centre, Burnham Road, Epworth. Appointments: Tel: 01724 294800 Opticians Edwards & Mahal, 12 Church Street, Epworth Tel: 01427 873578
British Red Cross – Wheelchair Loan Tel: 01724 270304 07834864729 12
Funeral Directors Fields’ Funeral Services, Epworth Tel: 01427 874424 Fields’ Funeral Services, Westwoodside Tel: 01427 874424 R. Wallace & Son, West Butterwick Tel: 01724 783319 Animal Health and Welfare R.S.P.C.A. 24hour animal cruelty and emergency line. Tel: 08705 555 999 Bawtry branch Tel: 01302 710271 Mayflower Sanctuary Tel: 01302 711330 Welfare of farm animals Trading Standards investigates claims of ill treatment. Tel: 01724 297664 Dog Control To report stray dogs, complain about dog fouling or noisy dogs. Tel: 01724 297625 Pest Control Tel: 01724 297626 Veterinary Surgeries Two Counties Vets , 68 Doncaster Road, Westwoodside Tel: 01427 753037 Misterton Veterinary Surgery, Misterton Tel: 01427 890415 Epworth Veterinary Surgery, Fountain Court, Epworth Tel: 01427 874997
SUPPORT SERVICES
Benefits Enquiry Line Tel: 0800 882 200 Child Benefits Tel: 0845 302 1444 Tax Credits Tel: 0845 300 3900 Disability Living/Attendance Allowance Tel: 0845 712 3456 Pension Service Tel: 0845 60 60 265 Job Centre & Unemployment Benefit Office Scunthorpe, Station Road Tel: 01724 204104 Gainsborough, Heaton Street Tel: 01427 643200 Doncaster, Queensgate Tel: 01302 321571 Jobseeker Direct Tel: 0845 60 60 234 Careers Service—Youth Employment 60 Oswald Road, Scunthorpe Tel: 01724 282200
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Carers UK Tel: 0808 808 7777 Age Concern Scunthorpe Tel: 01724 849819 Citizens Advice Bureau Scunthorpe 12 Oswald Road Tel: 01724 870941 Gainsborough 26 North Street Tel: 01427 612561 Doncaster 70 Waterdale Tel: 01302 366589 Cruse (Support for the bereaved) Scunthorpe Tel: 01724 281178 Child Protection Helplines Childline Call free on 0800 1111 NSPCC Call free on 0808 800 5000 Willing to foster Call free on 0800 137269 Domestic Violence Emotional support for women experiencing domestic violence. Tel: 0808 2000 247 Alcohol & Drug Counselling Alcohics Anonymous Tel: 0845 769 7555 Narcotics Anonymous Tel: 0845 373 3366 Frank ( Information on drugs and solvents problems) Tel: 0800 776600 Relate (Marriage Guidance Council) Scunthorpe Tel: 01724 270700 Doncaster Tel: 01302 367805 Lincoln Tel: 01522 524922 Victim Support Tel: 0845 30 30 900 Scunthorpe Tel: 01724 871324 Doncaster Tel: 01302 365531 Samaritans Tel: 08457 909090
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EDUCATION
Information on all North Lincolnshire schools is covered in the Admissions Handbook available from the Education Department. (Tel: 01724 297240). Haxey C. of E. Primary School The Nooking, Haxey, DN9 2QJ Tel: 01427 752294 Headteacher: Mrs. L. Oldbury Chairman of Governors: Mr. A. Franks Westwoodside C. of E. Primary School Nethergate, Westwoodside, DN9 2DX Tel: 01427 752355 Headteacher: Mr. E. Marshall Chairman of Governors: Mr. G. Howitt St. Norbert’s Catholic Primary School Fieldside, Crowle, Scunthorpe, DN17 4HL Tel: 01724 710249 Headteacher: Mrs. P. Tonge South Axholme Academy Burnham Road, Epworth, DN9 1BY Tel: 01427 872121 Headteacher: Mrs Marie Lister St. Bede’s Catholic Voluntary Academy Collum Avenue, Ashby, Scunthorpe, DN16 2TF Tel: 01724 861371 Headteacher: Mrs. Travers John Leggott College West Common Lane, Scunthorpe, DN17 1DS Tel: 01724 282998 Headteacher: Mr. D. Vasse Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Morton Terrace, Gainsborough, Lincs Tel: 01427 612354 Headteacher: Mr. D. Allsop Hayfield School Tel: 01302 770589 Hurst Lane, Doncaster DN9 3HG Acting Headteacher Ms. M. Rock
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Pre-school Groups Nursery places may be available at Belton, Wroot and Owston Ferry schools. Telephone the schools for details. Haxey Pre-School Playgroup Jubilee Room, Memorial Hall, Haxey Sessions: Mon – Fri 12.45pm – 3.15pm Children Aged 3+ New starters 2 years & 6 months 9.15am – 11.45 am Ask for days available. Contact: Joy Norouzi (Manager): Tel: 01427 754330
Coneygarth Farm Day Nursery, Haxey Tel: 01427 753173 All Aboard Childrens Club, Westwoodside Tel: 01427 753676 Bambi Baby And Toddler Group Haxey Memorial Hall Sessions: Thursday 9.45am – 11.45am Contact: Janine Llewellyn Tel: 01427 753269 Westwoodside Mother And Toddler Group Westwoodside Village Hall Sessions: Wednesday 9.00am – 11.00am Musical Monkeys Haxey Memorial Hall Sessions: Friday 10.30am – 12noon Contact: Mrs. Kirsty Player Tel: 01427 753787 Further Education North Lindsey College Kingsway, Scunthorpe, DN17 1AJ Tel: 01724 281111 University of Lincoln Centre Tel: 01724 294125 Gainsborough College ( part of Lincoln College ) Acland Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2SU Tel: 01427 617471 Doncaster College The Hub, Chappell Drive, Doncaster, DN1 2RF Tel: 01302 553553 University Centre, High Melton, Doncaster DN5 7SZ Tel: 01302 553773 Bishop Burton College York Road, Bishop Burton, Beverley, HU17 8QG Tel: 01964 553000 Hayfield Further Education Centre Tel: 01302 773227 Adult Education North Lincolnshire Ashby Link Community Learning Centre Tel: 01724 86221 16
RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES Haxey Parish Church—St. Nicholas Vicar Rev. Jeremy Green The Vicarage, Haxey Tel: 01427 754137 Churchwardens Mrs. M. Allison Ash Vista, Upperthorpe Hill, Westwoodside Tel: 01427 752915
Mrs. Jean Airs Henna House, Nethergate, Westwoodside, Tel: 01427 752757
Mr. N. North Woodthorne, Gunthorpe, Owston Ferry Tel: 01427 728029
Parochial Church Council Secretary Mrs. S. North Woodthorne, Gunthorpe, Owston Ferry Tel: 01427 728029
Treasurer Mr. K. Airs Henna House, Nethergate Westwoodside Tel: 01427 752757 Sunday Services 10.45am Parish Communion or Morning Prayer/Family Service 6.00pm( 4pm in winter) Evensong in Lady Chapel
Weekday Services Thursdays 9.45am Holy Communion in Lady Chapel
Weddings, Funerals, Baptisms, Communion for the Sick Arrange with Vicar Tel: 01427 754137 Wedding Verger, Mrs. R. Cooper, Roseland, Epworth Rd., Haxey Tel: 01427 752814 Funeral Verger, Mrs. S. Davies, 52 Akeferry Rd., Westwoodside Tel : 01427 753423 Funerals Contact a Funeral Director who will make all the necessary arrangements. (See Index). 17 Church Magazine (Parish News) £3 per annum (first 3 copies free). To receive a copy contact: Mrs. P. Johnson, Poplar Farm, Station Rd., Graizelound, Haxey Tel: 01427 754550 To place a notice/advertisement, put in the post box of the vicarage.
Church Choir Contact: Mr. N. Haines, 38A North St, West Butterwick Tel: 01724 782728 Bellringers The fine bells are rung for Church services and handbell ringers welcome the New Year collecting for the Belfry Fund. New members always welcome. Contact : Angela Mackenzie Tel: 01427 753563 Hunger Luncheon Club A friendly group gather to share a light lunch whilst raising funds for the starving in Third World countries during Lent and Christian Aid Week.. See the Parish Magazine for details of dates and times. Contact: The Vicar Tel: 01427 754137 Sunday Bunch Meet most Sundays in the Church Hall at 10.45am. Contact: Mrs. E. Jenman, 22 Brethergate, Westwoodside Youth Groups Pathfinders’ Group — This is a Christian based group for 11 years upwards Contact: Nigel North Tel: 01427 728029 The Vicar Tel: 01427 754137 Mother’s Union 2nd Wednesday of the month in the Church Hall at 7.45pm. Contact: Mrs. H. Cooper, Oatlands, Commonside, Westwoodside Tel: 01427 752412 Betty Green - Secretary Tel: 01427 752635
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Local Methodist Churches A warm welcome is extended to everyone to come and join us each Sunday. Sunday Services Haxey - 10.45am Westwoodside - 10.30am Minister Reverend David Leese, The Manse, High Street, Epworth Tel: 01427 872319 Haxey Methodist Church Stewards Mr. L. Keightley (Treasurer) Tel: 01427 752161 Mrs. P. Layton (Secretary ) Tel: 01427 752783
Westwoodside Methodist Church Stewards Mrs. C. Boardman (Secretary) Tel: 01427 752631
Fellowship Group Mrs. M. Scotton Tel: 01427 752109
Council of Churches Members of St. Nicholas Church and local Methodist Churches meet quarterly to discuss matters concerning both churches with particular emphasis on church unity.
Roman Catholic Church Haxey falls within the Parish of Gainsborough. St. Thomas of Canterbury, Cross Street, Gainsborough. Mass – Saturday 7.00pm, Sunday 9.15am Priest : Father Gabriel Offor Tel: 01427 612427
St. Norberts R. C, Church, Fieldside, Crowle Mass – Sunday 11.15am Priest : Father Gabriel Offor Tel: 01427 612427
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Uniformed Groups Rainbow Guides (5 - 7 years) Meetings on Mondays 5.00pm – 6.00pm Contact: Claire Todd Tel: 01427 754009 Brownies (7 - 10 years) Meetings on Mondays 6.15pm - 7.30pm Contact: Susan Fox Tel: 01302 771677 These groups both meet at Haxey Primary School 18th Gainsborough Scout Unit Beavers (6 - 8 Years) Meetings on Tuesdays 6.00pm - 7.30pm Contact: Maria Potter Tel: 01427 752569 Cubs (8 – 10.5 Years) Meetings on Mondays 6.30pm - 8.00pm Contact: Mrs. J. Warburton Tel: 01427 891682 Scouts (10.5 - 14 Years) Meetings on Fridays 7.00pm - 9.00pm Contact: Simon Andrew Tel: 01427 752250 Explorer Scouts (14 – 18 years) Contact R. Till Tel: 01427 752728 The Haxey Scout Groups meet, usually weekly, in the Scout Hut behind Haxey Church
1st Isle of Axholme Scout Group Beavers (5 - 8 Years) Meetings on Tuesdays 6.00pm - 7.30pm Contact: Tony Lee Tel: 01427 753023 Cubs (8 – 10.5 Years) Meetings on Mondays 6.00pm – 7.30pm Contact: Iain Birrell Tel: 01427 753651 Scouts (10.5 - 15 Years) Meetings on Fridays 7.00pm - 8.30pm Contact: Mick Rockett Tel: 01427 753722 Senior Scouts (15 – 18 years) Contact Karl Eastman Tel: 01427 754120 The Isle of Axholme Scout Groups meet, usually weekly, in the Westwoodside Village Hall 20 POST OFFICES
Haxey Post Office. High Street, Haxey. Tel: 01427 752233
Opening Times: Mon to Fri 9.00am - 5.30pm Sat 9.00 am – 12.30 pm Post Collections: Mon - Fri last 4.45pm Sat 11.15am
Westwoodside Post Office Brethergate, Westwoodside, Tel: 01427 752640 Opening Times: Mon to Fri 9.00am - 5.30pm Sat 9.00am - 12.30pm Post Collections: Mon - Fri last 4.45 pm Sat 11.15am 9pm collection at the Sorting Office, Middle Bank, Doncaster
21 PARISH HALLS Haxey Memorial Hall Situated on High Street, Haxey, the Memorial Hall consists of a large hall with stage, a smaller hall, a committee room and kitchen. The library is also housed here. The Hall is suitable for large parties, wedding receptions, exhibitions and sales. A fabric liner with chandeliers is available for weddings, formal dinners, etc. The Hall is run by a voluntary committee. Chairman: Carol Lindley Tel: 01427 752076 Secretary: Sue Addie Tel: 01427 753392 Bookings: Joanne Mottram Tel: 0784 0032062 e.mail [email protected] Caretaker : Tel: 0788 4402159
Westwoodside Village Hall Situated on Nethergate, next to the school, Westwoodside Village Hall offers a large hall with platform, a small hall and kitchen. This Hall is also run by a voluntary committee. Chairman: Vivian M’Itwamwari Tel: 01427 753856 Bookings: Vivian M’Itwamwari Tel: 01427 753856
Haxey Church Hall A small hall and kitchen are available for hire. Bookings: Mrs. J. Hooley Tel: 01427 752323 Haxey Chapel Stephen Jones Community Hall Medium sized hall with fully fitted kitchen. Suitable for meetings and functions seating 50 people. Bookings: Mrs. P. Layton Tel: 01427 752783 Westwoodside Chapel Hall A medium-sized function room. Booking: Mrs. C. Boardman Tel: 01427 752631 Burnham Village Hall The converted chapel is used for community events within Burnham. Contact: Mr. J. Smith Tel: 01427 872350 School Halls School Halls are available to hire for suitable functions. The schools should be contacted direct.
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LIBRARY SERVICES North Lincolnshire contact number: 01724 860161 Haxey Branch Haxey Memorial Hall Tel: 01427 753239 Opening Hours: Mon 3.00pm – 6.00pm Tues 10.00am – 12 noon Weds 2.30pm – 5.00pm Thurs CLOSED Fri 4.30pm – 7.00pm Sat CLOSED
Epworth Branch Chapel Street, Epworth Tel: 01427 872520 Opening Hours: Mon 2.00pm – 5.00pm Tues 5.00pm – 7.00pm Weds 9.00am – 1.00pm Thurs CLOSED Fri 2.00pm – 5.00pm, 5.30pm – 7.00pm Sat 9.30am – 12 noon Home Library Service Books and tapes can be delivered to the housebound. To discuss eligibility contact Tel: 01724 860161 Ext: 148 Mobile Library Tel: 01724 865675 Please Note This service may become every 3 weeks instead of fortnightly in 2013 Westwoodside Every other Saturday. Village Hall 9.40am - 10.10am Commonside 10.15am - 11.25am Park Pond 11.30am - 12.00pm Eastlound Every other Thursday Pinfold Manor 2.10pm – 2.25pm Scunthorpe Central Library Carlton Street, Scunthorpe Tel: 01724 860161 Doncaster Central Library Waterdale, Doncaster Tel: 01302 734314
23 SPORTS Haxey Playing Field The playing fields, on Haxey Lane, comprise areas for football, cricket, bowls, tennis and a BMX track. A children’s play area, including a toddler’s enclosure is provided. A new pavilion is also sited at the south end of the playing field. The playing fields are administered by a voluntary committee. Meetings are held on the last Thursday of the month. The AGM is held on the last Thursday of March. Chairman: Mr J. Chatwin Tel: 01427 753026 Secretary: Mrs. Sam Chatwin Tel: 01427 753026
Westwoodside Playing Field Association The playing fields, located at the rear of Holm Road, comprises of a Multi Use Games Area, football pitch, pavilion and children’s play area. The playing field are administrered by a voluntary committee. The entrance to the playing fields is located at Akeferry Road, opposite Nethergate. Chairman/Secretary: Richard Carter Tel: 01427 752303
Epworth Leisure Centre Burnham Road, Epworth Tel: 01427 873845 Opening Hours Mon – Thurs 7.15am – 9.30pm Fri 7.15am – 8.30pm Sat 9.00am – 4.00pm Sun 11.00am – 8.00pm Many sports and activities are on offer for adults and children, including tennis, football, aerobics, basketball, Taekwondo, gymnastics and holiday activities. A newly equipped gym is also now open. Details can be found in the local press or by telephoning the centre. Epworth Swimming Pool This excellent local facility is situated to the rear of the Leisure Centre at Epworth. Many other sessions catering for adults only, mother and baby, fun for children, ladies only, fitness training etc. as well as swimming lessons are on offer. A full programme is available at the pool. Home to Epworth Sharks Swimming Club The local press also give details of school holiday times. Pool Manager: Rob Jenkins Tel: 01427 875493 www.epworthpool.co.uk
24 Scunthorpe The Pods Leisure Centre and Swimming Pools Ashby Road, Scunthorpe Tel: 01724 291900
Quibell Park Brumby Wood Lane, Scunthorpe Tel: 01724 280555 Athletics, Rugby, Cycling and all weather pitch.
Gainsborough Leisure Centre The Avenue, Gainsborugh Tel: 01427 615169 Swimming (Training Pool), Fitness Suite, large sports hall, squash and many other facilities.
The Dome Bawtry Road, Doncaster Tel: 01302 370888 Swimming (Fun Pool), Ice Skating, Indoor Bowls, Basketball, and many other activities and entertainments.
Local Sports Clubs
Aqua Splash Venue: Misterton School Pool Tuesday 10 –11am Contact : Annette Gravil Tel: 01427754772
Haxey Bowls Club Venue: Haxey Playing Fields Secretary: Mr. E. Brown Tel: 01427 752040 The club plays in leagues and competitions most nights of the week and at weekends. During the winter, many members travel to the Indoor Rinks at Scunthorpe. New members are always welcome and should telephone the secretary for details. Indoor Carpet Bowls Venue: Haxey Church Hall Monday 2.00pm - 4.00pm New players always welcome. Boxercise Venue: Haxey St Nicholas Church Hall Thursday 7.00pm – 8.00pm Contact : Janine Llewellyn Tel: 01427 753269
25 Haxey Cricket Club Venue: Haxey Playing Fields Tel: 01427 752394 The club's adult sides play in the Lincolnshire ECB Premier League and the Lincolnshire County League. New members of all ages are most welcome. Youngsters play in Junior League Matches at Under 13 and Under 15 age levels. Practice night for Juniors is on Thursday evenings at 6.00 pm throughout the Summer. During the Winter months, juniors have indoor nets in Scunthorpe, from the 2nd Saturday in October, right through to the 3rd Saturday in March .For details of adult indoor nets, please telephone Don Lange on the above number. Football Kings Arms Football Club Teams 1 & 2 Sunday League Contact: Mr. P. Palmer Tel: 01427 754830 Westwoodside Rangers Football Club Caparo League – Under 12’s Training is usually on an Tuesday evening, 5.30pm – 6.30pm and matches are played on Saturday mornings. Contact: Andy Broom Tel: 07974 672728 Contact: Les Howard Tel: 07966 274665 Adult team Kevin Blow Tel: 01724 712153 Kickboxing Venue: Haxey Memorial Hall Thursdays 6.00pm – 8.00pm Contact: Yvonne Heath Tel: 01427 875051
Pilates Westwoodside Village Hall Thursday 9 – 10am, 10.30 – 11.30am Collette Rusher Tel: 07780 618299
Haxey Memorial Hall Monday 9.30 – 10.30am Jill Tel: 07903 384065 Tae Kwon Do Venue: Haxey Memorial Hall Wednesday 5.45pm - 6.45pm Contact: Tony Morgan Tel: 07961 177325 Haxey Tennis Club Venue: Haxey Playing Fields - 2 hard courts with floodlights Contact: Mr. Richard Carter Tel: 01427 752303 Open 7 days a week for members. Also league members.
Zumba Haxey Memorial Hall Wednesday 9.30 – 10.30 am Rae Cowling Tel: 07887 503318
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
Axholme Camera Club Venue: Church Hall alternate Tuesdays / Wednesday 7.30pm - 9.00pm Contact: Mr. P. Webster Tel: 01427 752760
Bingo Haxey Memorial Hall Tuesday 7.00 - 7.30pm
Cinema, Theatre, Concert Halls Trinity Centre, Gainsborough Tel: 01427 810710 Vue Cinema, Doncaster Tel: 08712 240240 Vue Cinema, Scunthorpe Tel: 01724 842352 Scunthorpe Theatres, Plowright Theatre and The Baths Hall Booking Office for both venues 0844 8542776 Civic Theatre, Doncaster Tel: 01302 342349 Little Theatre, Doncaster Tel: 01302 340422 Gainsborough Theatre Club Tel: 01427 810616 Hull Truck Theatre Tel: 01482 323638 New Theatre, Hull Tel: 01482 226655 Theatre Royal, Lincoln Tel: 01522 525555 Crucible & Lyceum Theatres, Sheffield Tel: 0114 2769922 City Hall, Sheffield Tel: 0114 2735295 Sheffield Arena Tel: 0114 2565656 Retford Little Theatre Tel: 01777 702002
Dancing Westwoodside Dance Club (Sequence Dancing) Venue: Westwoodside Village Hall Fridays 8.30pm - 11.00pm Contact: Mrs. L. Muscroft Tel: 01427 753325 Isle School of Dance (Children’s classes & private lessons) Venue: Haxey Memorial Hall Mondays 12noon – 10.00pm Fridays 3.00pm – 10.00pm Contact: C. Helliwell Tel: 01427 873532 Attitude Theatre Arts Venue: Westwoodside Village Hall Children’s classes Saturdays from 10.00am Adult Tap Thursdays 7.00pm Contact: Josie Marston Tel: 07862722653 Adult Tap Dancing Lessons (Intermediate Level) Venue: Westwoodside Village Hall Thursdays 8.00pm Contact: Joanne Daniels Tel: 01427 754538 New Beginners Tap Class Venue: Westwoodside Village Hall Thursdays 7.00pm Contact: Joanne Daniels Tel: 01427 754538 Dance Exercise Venue: Westwoodside Village Hall Tuesdays 10.00am Contact: Joanne Daniels Tel: 01427 754538 Tea Dances Venue: Thurlow Pavilion, Epworth Tuesdays 2.00pm -4.00pm Folk Dancing (Awaken Village Interest in Dance A.V.I.D) Venue: Village Halls around the Isle 2nd Tuesday or Wednesday of each month. See posters. Contact: P. Barnard Tel: 01427 873937 Line Dancing Westwoodside Village Hall Tues 7.30 – 9.30pm Tel: 01427873778
Haxey Amateur Dramatics Venue: Haxey Memorial Hall Rehearsal days vary. New members, particularly backstage helpers, most welcome. Contact: Mrs. Joan Young Tel: 01427 754294 Epworth & District Flower Club Venue: The Stephen Jones Community Hall, Haxey Methodist Church 7.30pm 2nd Monday of the month Carolyn Drury Tel: 01724783216
Isle of Axholme Heritage Society Venue: Westwoodside Village Hall 2nd Thurs of each month 7.30pm, except August. Contact: Mrs. M. Spalding Tel: 01427 752476
Isle of Axholme Horticultural Society Venue: Imperial Hall, Epworth 2nd Tues of each month 7.30pm Annual Show 1st Sat in Sept
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Isle of Axholme Lions Club Enquiries are welcome regarding requests for assistance or from people interested in joining with a view to serving the local Isle of Axholme community. Lions membership provides a sociable means of raising funds locally to be spent locally, in the main. Venue: Red Lion Hotel, Epwprth 7.30pm 3rd Tues of each month Secretary: Graham Guest Tel: 01427 753319 Membership Terry Condliff Tel: 01427 753642 Up to date information: www.Isle-lions.clara.net
Rotary Club Epworth and Isle of Axholme Rotary Club Venue The Red Lion, Epworth weekly Thursday 6pm Tel: 01427 875540
Isle of Axholme Physically Handicapped Society Venue Epworth Youth Centre 12.30pm – 3.30pm 1st and 3rd Thursday each month Contact : Mr Stan Boor Tel: 01427 752738
Music Take Note Mixed Choir Practices in Haxey Memorial Hall. Sunday 7pm to 8.30pm New members most welcome. Contact: Mrs. J. Mottram Tel: 01427 752233
Swing Band Practices in Stephen Jones Community Hall Wednesday 7.30 – 9.30pm
Nature Conservation Lincolnshire Trust for Nature Conservation Venue: The Stephen Jones Community Hall, Haxey 1st Thursday of month 7.30pm Trustee: Geoff Trinder Tel: 01427 872051
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Over Sixties’ Clubs Haxey Happy Circle (Over 60’s Club) Venue: Haxey Memorial Hall Thursday 2.00pm - 4.00pm Contact: Anne Robinson Tel: 01427 752636 Westwoodside Social Club Venue: Westwoodside Village Hall Wednesday 2.00pm - 4.00pm Contact: Mrs. S. Milner Tel: 01427 752524
Westwoodside Pond Lights Committee Contact: Mr. Graham Guest Tel: 01427 753319
Women’s Institutes Haxey Women’s Institute Venue: Haxey Memorial Hall 1st Wednesday of month 7.15pm Contact: Mrs. S. Bowman Tel: 01427 752473
Epworth Youth Club Monday 7.00pm - 9.00pm 13 - 19 years Wednesday 7.00pm - 9.00pm Youth Session and Sports Club
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LOCAL TRUSTS
Haxey Endowed School Estate The trustees administer funds originally given for the benefit of Haxey and Westwoodside schools. As the schools are now supported entirely by the Local Education Authority, the funds are available for the advancement of Christian Education in the Parish and for the benefit of the children of the district. Children leaving primary school are given a Bible as a gift at the Thanksgiving Service held in the Church each July.
Chairman: Mr. J. Cooper Tel: 01427 753091
Clerk: Mrs. Amanda Hather Tel: 01427 753887
Haxey Parish Combined Charities These charities were formally known as the Shores & United Charities. There are nine trustees, all with local knowledge or interests. Traditionally, much of the trustees’ income has been distributed on Valentines Day, when local elderly, or needy persons, have benefited from a Valentine Gift. The trustees have also helped people in hospital, or their relatives with the expense of visiting. Students and special individual requests have also been funded. Chairman: Mr. S. Jones Tel: 01427 752171
Clerk: Mrs. Amanda Hather Tel: 01427 753887
Townsmen There are separate Townsmen appointed in Westwoodside, Haxey, East Lound and Low Burnham. Traditionally their duties have included the lettings of the meres and the upkeep of the pinfolds.
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ANNUAL EVENTS
Haxey Hood The ancient game of Haxey Hood takes place annually on the afternoon of the 6th January, unless it falls on a Sunday, when it would be held on Saturday 5th.
The game started around 600 years ago. Lady Mowbray was riding out when a gust of wind blew off her hood. Thirteen men jostled to retrieve it, but the man who finally held it, dare not return the Lady’s hood, instead passing it to another to return. Lady Mowbray was so amused she rewarded the men on condition they repeat the performance each year. So it is that the Lord of the Hood, the Fool and the Boggins play out the ancient game. The procession to the mounting stone outside the Church is followed by the Fool’s speech, listing the rules of play The Lord then leads the crowds to the fields between Haxey and Westwoodside. First sacking hoods are thrown and if anyone can escape with one to a local pub, they are rewarded with a drink or money for the children. The leather Hood is finally thrown and a ‘sway’ forms to push the Hood to one of the rival public houses in either Haxey or Westwoodside. When the landlord of the winning pub takes hold of the Hood, he will keep it on his premises for the following year and the night will be one of celebration.
Haxey Hood is famous amongst students of Folk Lore, has regularly been on television and has been the subject of books. It is considered a great honour to be invited to be a Boggin and the group raise considerable sums of money for local charities, not least by singing their traditional songs in the pubs spread over a wide area. Lord of the Hood: Phil Coggon Chief Boggin: Ian Dawes The Fool: Dale Smith
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Haxey Amateur Dramatic Society’s Production A popular comedy play is staged in the Spring of each year on two weekends in Haxey Memorial Hall.
Open Gardens To raise money for church and chapel, local residents have opened their gardens to the public. This usually takes place in June.
School Summer Fetes Haxey, Westwoodside and South Axholme Schools hold fundraising events on Saturdays in June. See local notices for details.
Haxey Field Day This summer event takes place on a Sunday in July with all users of Haxey Playing Fields running stalls and entertainments to raise fund s for the Fields. On the Saturday evening prior to the Field Day, Party in the Park is also held, again raising funds for the Fields.
Autumn Fayres The Chapel and Church hold fayres in early and late November respectively, with stalls, games and refreshments which are held in Haxey Memorial Hall.
Christmas Lights The lighting of the Christmas trees and street lights take place at Park Pond in Westwoodside, Eastlound Village and Haxey Church in late November or early December.
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