BURNS NIGHT: Before Christmas and New Year Celebrations had even begun, preparation for Burns Night festivities were well under-way. The 10th Annual Burns Supper celebrations are scheduled to take place on Saturday 21st January 2012 in Sutton Village Hall at 7:30pm. Scotland’s most famous bard Robert Burns will be commemorated the world over in January and celebrated for the tenth time in Sutton.
Tickets for this extremely popular event went on sale on Monday 19th December on a First-come, first-served basis with the village circulated days previously. The event was sold-out within 36 hrs of the tickets going on sale.
Despite rising costs, the tickets have been maintained at last years price of £17.50, and Mavis Bradley of 55 Station Road in the village is operating a reserve waiting list in case of cancellations taking place. Telephone: 01777 705 060.
ST. BARTHOLOMEWS CHURCH: On Sunday 8th January, a “Sung Eucharist” will take place at the local church. The service commences at 9:30am and everyone is welcome.
Make a fresh start to the New Year and join villagers and friends at the service.
POSTAL SERVICES: The Post Office in the Village Hall will be available as usual on two occasions each week. On Mondays: 9:30am – 1:30pm and on Thursdays 9:00am – 1:00pm. The local office can supply residents with: Pensions, Foreign Currency, Travel Insurance, Car Insurance, Investments and Savings.
VILLAGE HALL UPDATE: Builders were due to start work on Tuesday after the break for the Christmas recess. Stage two of the project should see the fixing of the soffitts and facia boards take place before contractors move inside to address the internal alterations. Further updates will follow as progress is made.
POLICE: Local Beat manager for the area PC Steve Bolstridge can be contacted on Mobile: 07525 226 886 for information and advice. Alternative Police contact can be made on: 101 the new number now in use for non-emergency calls. More urgent needs may require a 999 call.
ZUMBA FITNESS: Classes will re-commence on Monday 16th January 2012 at the Village Hall at the usual times of 7:00-8:00pm. Come along and try to lose some of the excess baggage gained over the festive season. Telephone Sue on 07793 195 959 for further details.
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH: The local association report the following:
Two reports of Criminal Damage have been made to Christmas lights in Mattersey Village. A property on Main Street, Mattersey had lights damaged on Wednesday night at approximately 21:45pm and the lights on the village Christmas Tree have been damaged beyond repair. Please remain vigilant in your village.
If you saw anything suspicious during that day in the area please contact your PCSO or local beat manager to report the incident.
PCSO: The PCSO for the area is 4735 Catherine Phillips who can be contacted direct on: Mobile: 07525 409 789.
PARISH COUNCIL: Meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month and discuss issues regarding the village. Residents are not only welcome but also actively encouraged to participate. Further details from the Clerk.
VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS: Enquiries with regard to the booking of the village hall should be made by contacting 07092 985 831 or by visiting www.suttonvillagehall.net or email bookings@suttonvillagehall.net.
IMPROVEMENT WORKS: BARNBY MOOR AND SUTTON LEVEL CROSSING: Essential improvements works will take place at the above site on Saturday 7th January 2012 commencing at 23:45pm until Sunday 8th January 2012 at 0700am.
Network Rail apologise for any inconvenience caused whilst this work is carried out.
SUTTON ART GROUP: The group will meet as usual on Friday mornings and will continue throughout the season. Further detail available from Joan Reiter on 01777 702 137 or Margaret Beare on 01777 704 836.
PARISH PLAN: The Parish Plan Steering Group are looking for volunteers to help, organise the village celebrations planned for the Queens Diamond Jubilee over the period 2nd -5th June 2012. If you can help please feel free to contact us on: 07092 985 871 or email parishplansecretary@suttoncumlound.net.
QUIZ NIGHT: Sunday 8th January sees the first of this year’s quiz nights taking place at the Gate Inn. Regulars have been sharpening their thoughts over the festive season and are looking forward to taking part. Challengers from any area welcome to come along and compete on the night for the cash or mystery prize. Same rules apply with question master John Jones pontificating.
SUTTON PARISH COUNCIL: Contact Sutton Parish Council via the Parish Clerk: Nigel Johnson: clerk@suttoncumlound net, or telephone: 01777 948 320.
MEET THE NEIGHBOURS: Would patrons please note that due to structural alteration at the Village Hall it has been decided to postpone the next meeting of the Neighbours group scheduled for January 2012 until the second Tuesday in February. Resident will be reminded again nearer the time.
SUTTON SPOTLIGHT: Feedback after the distribution of issue three of the Sutton Spotlight is once again positive. The production team hope to continue in the same vein and any comments on this issue or any information for future issues please email your item to: news@suttoncumlound.net. Your input will be appreciated and will help maintain or improve the quality of future editions of the newsletter.
WHEELIE BINS: Refuse collections will be back to normal as from Monday 9th January 2012.