WINTER APPROACHES: As the first chills of winter approach it will have been noted that following the gathering of the harvest, local farmers and land owners have continued working on the land catching up, on all the outstanding jobs requiring attention at this time of year.
The dykes / ditches either side of Sutton crossing have been dredged and cleared of weed and undergrowth insuring a clear flow of water through the channel. This very important job helps reduce the risk of flooding as many other water sources in surrounding areas drain into this channel.
It is the responsibility of landowners and farmers to maintain these outlets if they are bordering their land.
ST.BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH: On Sunday, 4th October, at St. Bartholomew’s Church the service will be one of “Morning Prayer”. It 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 committee of the local association met on Tuesday 30th October 2012 at 2:30pm and a full report will follow.
SAFER NEIGHBOURHOODS: The Local Beat Team for the Ranskill and Sutton beat are as follows:
PC 3354 Alan Johnson Tel: 101 ext 8077364 Mobile 07595 009 264
PCSO 4735 Catherine Phillips Tel: 101 ext 8077364 Mobile 07525 409 789
PCSO 8139 Dave Airey Tel: 101 ext 8077364 Mobile 07525 226 838
VILLAGE HALL UPDATE: Refurbishment of the toilets has now been completed with only the redecoration to be decided. Further upgrades are planned for the venue and villagers and user groups will be informed as and when work progresses.
SIGNED SEALED AND DELIVERED: Observant villagers will have noticed the new signs at the entrances to the village. The signs have been on order for some time and depict various scenes which are relevant to village life over many years.
DISTRICT COUNCILLOR: Tracey Taylor, District Councillor for Sutton Ward can be contacted any reasonable time on 01777 816781 or mobile 07771 629 380.
MEET THE NEIGHBOURS: The next meeting of the Neighbours group will take place on Tuesday 13th November in the Village Hall at the usual starting time of 2:00pm.
This meeting will be a special occasion for at least one person in attendance, when a member of the local beat team, our very own PCSO Catherine Phillips will call in to say her thanks and good-byes before starting her maternity leave. Catherine has become a familiar sight in and around the area since joining the local team in early October 2010. Many residents have met the officer through her surgeries held in the Village Hall which coincided with the Post Office sessions at the venue. Other locals recall seeing the officer on her village patch walk in conjunction with former beat manager PC Chris Glover and of her visits to the local school. It is hoped as many residents as possible will make the effort to say “Goodbye” and wish her well for the future.
So Tuesday 13th November 2012 at Sutton Village Hall from 2:00pm onward is your chance to show your appreciation – don’t miss it!!!
PARISH COUNCIL: The next meeting of the Parish Council will take place on Thursday 8th November 2012. Please note change of day – venue and time remain the same. Chairman Martin Rees and his fellow Councillors invite residents to join them as they deal with matters on your behalf. Members of the public and press most welcome.
Proceedings commence at 7:00pm prompt
KELLY J FITNESS: Monday evening’s “Fitness for All”, classes again attracted a fair number of people. Held in the Village Hall every Monday evening, this popular event is now getting new members each week who are keen to take part in regular exercise and keep fit activities. A fully qualified personal trainer and fitness instructor is on hand to put members through their paces with exercises tailored to suit individual needs. More classes next Monday night at 6:45pm.
VILLAGE VENTURES: Thursday 6th December is the date of the next production in the Village Ventures programme. Full details are online.
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.
VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS: Enquiries with regard to the booking of the village hall should be made by contacting 07092 985 831. Anyone making enquiries please note that the number is not manned on a permanent basis, but calls are re-routed to one of three points for their attention and will be dealt with as soon as possible. Please be patient and your enquiry will be dealt with.
Thanks for your co-operation.
The village hall web site is available at www.suttonvillagehall.net or email bookings@suttonvillagehall.net.
WOMEN’S INSTITUTE: When the ladies of Sutton and Barnby Moor WI met in Sutton Village Hall on Wednesday 17th October 2012, speaker for the evening John Taylor relayed the history of the “Nine Dukes of Portland”. Various topics covered during the evening included, Aristocracy, Religion, Sex and Mystery. The group were taken on a journey through the times of the Nine Dukes dating from 1688 to the present day 2012.
In 1990 with the death the ninth Duke Victor, completed 274 years lineage to the title, with no living male heir, the Portland Dukedom extinguished. The Earldom continues today with the present incumbents still resident at Welbeck.
The next meeting of the group will be on Wednesday 21st November when Dawn Cragg will be the speaker for the evening.
New members and visitors always welcome!
WHEELIE BINS: Residents are reminded that green bins should be put out for collection late on Monday night 5th November or early Tuesday morning.