ST.BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH: At the local church on Sunday 9th September a Sung Eucharist will take place. 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 report the following incidents:
Police urge vigilance following village burglaries
Notts Police are asking residents of villages in the Bassetlaw area to report any suspicious vehicles or people they see in their villages following a number of daytime burglaries.
Properties have been broken into and items stolen during the hours usually associated with people being out at work.
Because of the remoteness of the attacked locations it is thought that the offenders must have had access to vehicles.
Anyone with any information regarding these recent burglaries is asked to contact the Police on 101 or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number of 0800 555 111.
Securing your home:
- Look at your home through the eyes of a burglar. If you can get into your house without keys then so can a burglar
- Fit strong locks to all external doors and easy to reach windows – such as those on the ground floor, above flat roofs or near drainpipes
- External doors should be fitted with a five-lever mortise lock that conforms to British Standard BS3621. Before fitting a mortise lock you should check that the door and its frame are strong enough to support the lock. For more advice contact a qualified locksmith or visit your local DIY store
- Window locks with keys should be fitted to all downstairs and easy to reach windows. Even small windows, such as skylights, should be lockable – thieves can get through any gap larger than a human head
- A locked window is often enough to deter a criminal. Would-be thieves do not like to smash glass as the noise means they are likely to draw attention to their crime and they risk injuring themselves on broken glass
- Fit an approved burglar alarm to your home. A good quality alarm that is visible from the outside of the property will deter burglars
- Outside lighting will make your home less appealing to burglars and draw attention to anyone trying to break in
- When you’re away from home use timer switches to make it appear your property is occupied. Timer switches connected to radios and lamps in rooms where curtains are drawn will make burglars think twice before attempting to break in.
VILLAGE HALL UPDATE: Work to decorate the main hall is almost completed, with ceiling and walls now painted. The entrance hall has been re-skimmed and will be painted when plaster is dried out.
The area around the stage has been insulated and boarded out where required, passage ways to toilets will be upgraded as soon as possible. The next stage on the agenda will be the refurbishment of the ladies and gents toilets. Further updates will follow as work progresses.
DISTRICT COUNCILLOR: Tracey Taylor, District Councillor for Sutton Ward can be contacted any reasonable time on 01777 816 781 or mobile 07771 629 380.
MEET THE NEIGHBOURS: Tuesday 11th September, is the day villagers and friends can congregate in the Village Hall to meet the neighbours. This is the chance to come along and catch up on all the latest news and views from in and around the village whilst socialising over afternoon tea.
COFFEE MORNING: The hosts of the ever popular coffee morning Kathryn and Brian Seddons invite you to join them for a morning coffee on Tuesday 29th September in the Village Hall from 10:30am – 12:30pm.
An entrance fee of only £2.00 will entitle visitors to coffee/tea biscuits or cake, an instant raffle ticket and the chance to meet friends old and new in a relaxed atmosphere.
PCSO: The PCSO for the village Catherine Phillips can be contacted direct on mobile: 07525 409 789.
KELLY J FITNESS: Former Zumba classes now modified to Fitness For All, continue to take place on Monday evenings in the Village Hall. A fully qualified personal trainer and fitness instructor is on hand to put members through their paces. More classes on Monday night.
GARDENING CLUB: The Sutton Gardening club will meet in the Village Hall on Tuesday evening, 11th September at 7:30pm. Invited speaker Ian the Lawnmaster will address members on the subject of Lawn Care.
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.
B.A.R.K.: Babworth Animal Rescue Kennels will hold a one day sale in the Village Hall with all proceeds from the event going to the local kennels. Full details to follow.
VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS: Enquiries with regard to the booking of the Village Hall should be made by contacting 07092 985 831, email: bookings@suttonvillagehall.net, or online at www.suttonvillagehall.net.
SUTTON AND BARNBY MOOR WI: The ladies of Sutton and Barnby Moor will meet on Wednesday 19th September in Sutton Village Hall at 7:15pm. The invited speaker on this occasion will be Lorraine Kent, who will address the members on the subject of “The history of Fans”.
Visitors and new members always welcome.