PARISH COUNCIL: Sutton Parish Council would like to invite one and all to the Christmas tree lighting ceremony that will take place on the 1st December at 17:30 on the small village green. Reverend Sue Caddy will say a few words, followed by traditional carols from Harworth Brass Band with involvement from the children of Sutton cum Lound School.
Jane and Mark Pick of Picks General Store have generously agreed to add to the festivities with traditional mince pies and mulled wine available to all those who can attend.
ST.BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH: A “Sung Eucharist” will take place at the local church on Sunday 18th November. The service starts at the usual time of 9:30am and everybody 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:
- Between 23 00 on Friday 2nd November and 12 50 on Saturday 3rd November a secured shed has been entered on Sutton Lane and items stolen.
If you have noticed anything suspicious around this date please contact 101 quoting incident number 000465 -03112012 or alternatively contact the local Beat Team.
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
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: The neighbour’s team met in the Village Hall on Tuesday 13th November and a full report will follow next week.
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 gaining 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: Tickets are now on sale for the next production in the Village Ventures series, “A Christmas Carol”. In 1853 Charles Dickens took to the stage for the first time to read from a Christmas Carol, in a series of readings that would include extracts from many of his most famous works.
New Perspectives Theatre Company recreates that first reading – the perfect way to experience his original heart-warming, spine-tingling Christmas story.
Thursday 6th December in Sutton Village Hall at 7:30pm.
Tickets available from Picks General Store, Fred Payne (01777 707 562) or Frank Bradley (01777 705 060).
SUTTON ART GROUP: The Art Groups Annual Exhibition will take place on Saturday 17th November in the Village Hall from 11:00am – 4:00pm.
Admission is free and there will be a selection of pictures for sale on the day.
Refreshments available.
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.
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: The next meeting of the group will be on Wednesday 21st November when Dawn Cragg MBE 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 19th November or early Tuesday morning.