Things of Interest
Heritage society
Camera Club
Tennis Club
Bowls
Cricket Club
Allotment Association
Parish Plan Group
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Heritage society
The Haxey and Westwoodside Heritage Society was set up some 25 years ago with the aim of recording and preserving the history of Haxey Parish.
It is a registered charity and entirely self supporting. Membership is open to anyone interested in the history of the Parish. The current membership is about seventy with between 40 and 50 regularly attending meetings.
Several books have been produced by the Society over the years and we have also sponsored the video ‘Axholme in the Seventies’. Details of all publications are available from the secretary, Mrs. Mary Spalding, telephone 01427-752476.
The Society holds many records and a collection of old and modern photographs relating to the Parish, these may be viewed by arrangement.
Meetings are held in the Westwoodside Village Hall on the second Thursday of every month (with the exception of August) at 7.30pm when speakers are invited to address members on a variety of subjects. The annual subscription is currently (2009) £3 per year with a collection of £1 each meeting to help with the cost of the hall and speaker.
New members are always made very welcome at the Society’s meetings.
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Camera Club
The Club was formed in the 1950’s, meeting at various times in Epworth, Haxey and Westwoodside. The club flourished and in the 1970’s the membership took on the task of recording the nature and character of the Isle of Axholme before redevelopment took place. The resulting slideshow played to packed audiences in village halls around the Isle and it was recently made into a video by the Haxey and Westwoodside Heritage Society. Membership diminished in the 1990’s and in 2002 five members had to decide whether to relaunch or close down. Positive action in moving to Haxey Parish Church hall, which was more central, and more publicity resulted in renewed interest.
In September 2003 the club heard that it was to receive a grant of £4399 from the Awards For All Lottery fund to buy a laptop and digital projector. The club ran a Digital clinic in January 2004 called ‘Did you have a digital camera for Christmas?’ The digital era was embraced and membership has increased steadily since, until today there are 46 members including 16 ladies. In 2006 Harry Snow and Frank Gray, founder members of the club, were honoured with Life Memberships and were followed in 2009 by Emlyn Perrett. Recent innovations are the Photographer of the Year competition, which is sponsored by Tom Dennis Digital Imaging in Scunthorpe, and a Ladies Vs Gents competition, a fiercely fought nad very close race!
The programme is designed to interest photographers at all levels and with all interests but most of for them to enjoy! A number of ‘Open’ nights are held each year when anyone can come to see invited speakers or members present their photographs. There are a number of competitions throughout the year when members can test their skills against visiting judges. The club also participates in Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire Photographic Association competitions and events.
Anyone, of any age, interested in the club should contact Allan on 01427 752400
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| news letter Jan 2010 | 31 January 2010 |
| Forthcoming Events | 17 February 2010 |
| Photographer of the year and awards | 27 February 2010 |
| Annual General Meeting | 07 July 2010 |
| Annual General Meeting 2010 | 29 August 2010 |
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Tennis Club
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| link to Tennis Club web site | 21 June 2010 |
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Bowls
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Cricket Club
Many in our village will not know about Haxey Cricket Club and its achievements.
The club is currently the most successful in the Isle and runs four senior and four junior teams at under 11, under 13, under 15 and under 17.
The standard of cricket played varies from very good, to average and all who wish to play the game are welcome to use our facilities, which are admired throughout the area.
The First team will this season play in the Premier Division of the Lincolnshire County League.
The Second team play in the third division of the Lincolnshire league and the third adult team play on Sundays in the North Lindsey League.
However, our rapid success has resulted in a position whereby we need more players, coaches and helpers of all ages and standards and would be pleased to hear from anyone who feels they would like to join us.
Please contact our Chairman, Don Lange, who can be found on :
01427 752394
07710720520
donllange@hotmail.com
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| New Player | 09 April 2010 |
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The 1st Isle of Axholme Baden Powell Scout Group
Since October 2007 Westwoodside Village Hall is the home of
The Beaver Colony, for boys and girls aged 6 to 8 is organised around an extensive
programme of activities designed to develop life skills and self confidence.
(The Beavers on their Annual camp)
The Wolf Cub Pack, for those aged 8 to 10½ continues their development focusing on
traditional values and instilling discipline and self respect.
(Hiking in Derbyshire)
The Scout Section, for those aged 10½ to 15 where the development now focuses on team
work and self reliance.
(The Scouts in Canada for the Jamboree)
The Senior Scout section, This newly formed section continues the development path for the over 15’s.
Beavers is on Tuesdays between 6.00 and 7.30pm Wolf cubs is on Mondays between 6.00 and 7.30pm Scouts is on Mondays between 7.00 and 9.00pmOur Web Site, www.axholmescouts.org has all the information about our group (click on
the link)
To join contact Karl Eastham on 01427 754120 or visit our website
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Allotment Association
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