VILLAGE SPEEDWATCH: Concerns have been voiced over the speed of vehicles both within and passing through the village. Some years ago a system was set up in the village to allow residents to operate their own Speedwatch system complete with speed gun, after full training had been given.
Due to changes in Police personnel and unavailability of equipment the system failed to get off the ground at that time. The system is being operated successfully in neighbouring villages that have issues with speeding and is manned by volunteers.
If you have concerns with this issue and can spare a couple of hours per month, you can assist your local Parish Council by volunteering your services and could ultimately save lives.
Would ideally suit retired people, male or female who care about Road safety in the village.
Further details are available from the Clerk to the Council on 01777 948 320.
ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH: A “Family Service” will be held at the local church on Sunday 15th April with an Easter Egg Hunt Service. Please come along and bring the family. The service commences at 9:30am and everyone is welcome.
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.
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH: The local association held their monthly meeting on Tuesday 27th March at the usual time of 2:30pm. The venue on this occasion was 55 Station Road in the village. The following items came under discussion:
- New play area installed at the rear of the Village Hall: The Police informed the group of reports of Anti-social behaviour at the new play park, which was still under construction. When they visited the area persons present were polite and cooperative and had just gathered there to chat. Several visits have taken place since and nothing untoward was taking place. Officers will continue to monitor the situation.
- Crime reports indicated that Police were investigating an incident of theft in the Portland Place area of the village. Police investigating scrap dealers making calls in the village led to the apprehension of persons involved, who were collecting scrap unlawfully.
- The local beat manager PC Steve Bolstridge is intending to operate a speed deterrent scheme in the village during the month of April.
Matters Arising from last meeting:
- With reference to Councillor Yates concerns about insufficient information to householders about contacting Trading Standards, the group were pleased to learn, that member David Mowthorpe had printed and distributed this information on a postcard to the whole village. Mrs Yates and the members congratulated David for his efforts and enthusiasm which was done at his own expense. This item was raised at previous meetings and has now been dealt with in a satisfactory manner. This information has been included in the Bassetlaw Neighbourhood Association news letter “Watchword” and also appears in the local village publication “Sutton Spotlight”.
- No information regarding Trust a Trader, or Buy with Confidence documents had been received as yet.
The chairman reminded members of the date for the association’s AGM, Tuesday 15th May 2012 in Sutton Village Hall. Some speakers have already been approached and agreed to attend and will address the gathering on the night.
The necessary paper work is being prepared, and the village will be circulated nearer the time The Chairman asked for a police presence at the meeting.
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.
CAN YOU HELP?: Raise money for your charity by collecting empty ink cartridges.
Please collect as many ink cartridges as possible from neighbours, co-workers and family.
Bring the cartridges to your charity and place them in the recycling box which by kind permission of Mrs Pick will be sited in the village store or ring the Village Hall number if collection is required: 07092 985 831.
The first lot of cartridges have been dispatched and a payment has been made.
SCHOOL NEWS: The New Year has brought lots of changes to the school, including a new teacher, Mrs McClay and several new pupils who were made very welcome by their peers.
A Christingle service was held on January 17th with the children making Christingle candles (with a little help) this made the event educational and a fun time for all involved.
Year 5 and 6 pupils have had wrestling lessons, and year 6 has also completed level two Road Safety bikability training. The football team with their new coach, Mr. Clark are going from strength to strength in their weekly football matches.
Mothers Day was celebrated both in school and at the local church, where a small group of pupils joined Mrs McClay and read out “Thoughts about our Mothers” by class 1.
Children had a fantastic chance to enhance their knowledge on rainforest animals, when meeting some smaller ones face to face, when Dean from Meet a Creature came in.
The community garden was visited by all the school to do some “Spring Planting”.
To support Sports Relief the children, Staff and some family members ran and walked a mile around the school grounds. They managed to raise the fantastic sum of £100.
Three other children completed a sponsored five mile bike ride and together raised a total of £83.50.
Well done!
Community Lunches continue, the next will be on Wednesday 9th May 2012.
The PTA arranged non-uniform days, a jumble sale, and disco’s with Mr Bennett providing music and lights.
The school now has its own web site, new and small at the moment, but if you want to see what’s on and watch it grow, go to www.suttonlound.notts.sch.uk.
Arrangements are being made for a Jubilee Garden Party on Saturday May 26th – a date for your diary – with more information to follow.
VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS: Enquiries with regard to the booking of the Village Hall should be made by contacting 07092 985 831 or via www.suttonvillagehall.net or email bookings@suttonvillagehall.net.
ELECTION DAY: With The date for the forthcoming election of Parish Councillors looming even closer, Thursday 3rd May 2012, it would appear at this early stage that all nine places available on the Council are being contested for the first time in many years.
In previous years Parish Council elections, the vacancies failed to attract a full quota of nominations.
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.
COFFEE MORNING: Brian and Kathryn Seddons invite villagers and friends to join them as once again they host the very popular Coffee Morning. The event will take place at the Village Hall on Saturday 14th April 2012 from 10:30am until 12:30pm. A £2.00 cover charge will get you coffee, cake and an instant win raffle ticket, with all proceeds going to the Village Hall Building Fund.
PARISH PLAN: Plans are already in the making for the forthcoming celebrations and the Parish Plan Steering Group are still looking for offers of help to 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: Another successful quiz night at the local hostelry on Sunday night, in fact almost a full house on this occasion, as the event gathers momentum each week.
With the option of cash prizes or a Mystery prize on offer, it’s all to play for.
Winners on Sunday night were a local team, 2shy who opted on the night to take the cash prize on offer. Congratulations!
The Quizmaster on this occasion was landlord Andy Barney.
The venue will host another quiz on Sunday next, with the usual starting time of 9:00pm.
VILLAGE HALL UPDATE: With the lowered ceiling now completed, contractors have now started work on the installation of windows to the venue. The first of two French windows and a fire door are already in place and work continues.
Further updates will follow when available.
SUTTON PARISH COUNCIL: Contact Sutton Parish Council via the Parish Clerk:
Nigel Johnson: clerk@suttoncumlound.net or telephone: 01777 948 320
WHEELIE BINS: Residents are reminded that blue bins should be put out for collection late on Monday night 16th April or early Tuesday morning.