VILLAGE HALL UPDATE: Timbers and the new beams for use in the support frame for the lower ceiling arrived Tuesday at the hall as contractors prepared to start the next phase. As this work progresses, electrical and plumbing fittings will be installed and connections will take place on completion of the lowered ceiling.
Further updates will follow as progress is made.
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.
ST. BARTHOLOMEWS CHURCH: A Candlemass Service will take place at the local church on Sunday 29th January. The service commences at 9:30am and everyone is welcome.
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.
NOISE NUISANCE: Various complaints have been received by Environmental Health with reference to the noise of a bird scaring machine operating within the village. Complainants received a form of diary to keep track of dates/times of this incident, but up to now many forms have not yet been returned to Council Offices. Failure to do so may find the case closed and no further action taken.
People who wish to complain about the situation and haven’t already done so should contact BDC Environmental Health.
ZUMBA FITNESS: Numbers were a bit low at Monday’s classes but will hopefully pick up now the festive season is finally over.
New instructor Kelly, a fully qualified personal trainer and fitness instructor will be as from next week offering loyalty cards to regular attendees.
Over 16’s only and £4.00 per class. Come along and discover new routines and a revamped programme held every Monday night 7:00pm till 8:00pm under the watchful eye of an qualified instructor.
Full details and booking details contact: Kelly J Fitness at 07514 098 043.
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH: The local association will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday 31st January 2012, at the usual time of 2:30pm.
Despite increased efforts of the local Police and the success of “Operation Metallica” metal theft has been on the increase over the past few years, and is reaching epidemic proportions. Incidents reported from a hospital tell of operations being cancelled because thieves had stolen cables from back-up generators.
Papers and television are full of stories where the lives of ordinary people have been disrupted because of metal thefts. Businesses have been forced to close; holiday makers and business travellers have missed flights and emergency services and care homes isolated because phone lines have been cut.
Sutton was a victim of the cable theft when phone line communications were out of commission for almost a week.
War memorials have been vandalised, graves have been desecrated, manhole covers stolen, thieves have taken ambulance trolleys, safety railings have been removed and metal statues have been taken from public parks.
Residents are requested to be aware of any vehicles in the village looking for scrap and if any information of occupants or descriptions of vehicles seen could be forwarded to the local Beat Manager or the PCSO, it would be noted and investigated.
On a brighter note Nottinghamshire Police can confirm that three males and one female were arrested near to Doncaster on the morning of (16/01/2012) in connection with Copper cable thefts from Misson on 07/09/2011 and Clarborough on 24/08/2011 and the theft of lead from the church roof at Misterton on 15/08/2011 and 16/08/2011. They were interviewed at Doncaster Police Station by Notts officers and have been released on police bail until a date in March for forensic work to be carried out.
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.
WOMEN’S INSTITUTE: Members of the Sutton and Barnby Moor WI met on Wednesday 18th January at 7:15pm at Barnby Moor Village Hall. The usual venue at Sutton Village Hall was unavailable due to internal alterations taking place. This change applies for the January meeting only and things will revert back to normal for the meeting in February.
This was the first meeting of the New Year and annual membership fees were due.
A member’s craft evening was the theme for this meeting, various members sharing or passing on top tips on various crafts. These crafts included painting, knitting, making of gift boxes and pin Cushions. Members were enthusiastic and enjoyed the evening
Sally Palmer won the monthly competition, and the refreshments were in the capable hands of Mavis Bradley and Sally Palmer.
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.
IDLE VALLEY SOCIETY: An unforeseen change has had to be made to the societies programme and Phillip Palmer will now address the group who meet on Tuesday 7th February in Barnby Moor Village Hall at 7:30pm.
Full details available from Secretary Margaret Stacey on 01777 818 478.
SUTTON ART GROUP: The group will meet as usual on Friday mornings and will continue throughout the season. Further details 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.
DOG FOULING: After the report of excessive dog fouling last week the Parish Council have made available a limited supply of doggy bags for use by conscientious dog owners and others if needed. These are available from Picks General Store in the village.
MEET THE NEIGHBOURS: Would patrons please note that due to alterations at the Village Hall the next meeting of the Neighbours group will take place on Tuesday 14th February.
QUIZ NIGHT: More teams battled it out in the Sunday night quiz held at the Gate Inn. Friendly banter ensued during the evening, but the eventual winners were local team known as “Three Brains”. Congratulations to them!
Another quiz is scheduled for next Sunday at the Gate starting at 9.00pm.
SUTTON PARISH COUNCIL: Contact Sutton Parish Council via the Parish Clerk:
Nigel Johnson: clerk@suttoncumlound.net 01777 948 320.
BURNS SUPPER: Sixty people sat down to a Burns Supper in the Village Hall last Saturday night, 21st January. The event organised by the village Burns team and friends raised the sum of £375 which will go to Village Hall funds.
A full report will follow next week.
APRIL CLUB: The Sutton club will meet on Friday 27th January in the Village Hall at the usual time of 2:00pm. Members will play a selection of their favourite games.
Full details available from group leader Carole Head on 01777 705 077.
WHEELIE BINS: Residents are reminded that green bins should be put out for collection late on Monday night (30th January) or early Tuesday morning.