NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH: The Sutton cum Lound Neighbourhood Watch Scheme were very honoured to receive a Certificate of Recognition for 15 continuous years of very active service, helping prevent crime in the local community and supporting the Police in promoting crime prevention.
The award was presented by Inspector Neil Bellamy, Neighbourhood Policing Inspector for East Bassetlaw and was received on behalf of the village by a member of the local association at the monthly Meet the Neighbours gathering held in the Village Hall on Tuesday 13th November 2012.
ST.BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH: On Sunday 25th November 2012 “Songs of Praise” will be held at the local church. The service starts at the usual time of 9:30am and everybody is welcome. Later in the day, at 4:00pm, a commemoration service will be held and again 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.
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: When the neighbour’s team met in the Village Hall on Tuesday 13th November as scheduled, despite holidays and the usual seasonal illnesses, the turn out was quite good. Many had turned out, not only to Meet The Neighbours, but to say farewell to a popular member of the Safer Neighbourhoods Local Beat Team for our area PCSO 4735 Catherine Phillips who leaves the job she loves so well, to commence maternity leave.
Villagers were sad to lose such a valued member of the community who for the past two years, has served the village well and was instantly recognised by the residents, as she carried out her monthly surgeries held in the Village Hall. These were carried out to coincide with the Local Post Office opening times and gave the officer the chance to meet many of the villagers on a one to one basis as and when shift rotas and working practices allowed.
Her visits to the local school and her patch-walk patrols accompanied by former Beat Manager PC Chris Glover were also noted and gave the village an added sense of security when a uniform presence was seen in the area.
PCSO Dave Airey will cover Catherine’s patch until further notice, and PC Alan Johnson continues as Local Beat Manager for the area.
KELLY J FITNESS: “Fitness for All”, classes are held in the village hall every Monday evening.
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.
SUTTON ART GROUP: The Art Groups Annual Exhibition took place on Saturday 17th November in the Village Hall from 11:00am – 4:00pm. Members present had over 100 exhibits on display on the day and with a higher turn out than previous times, and a good selection of paintings offered for sale business was brisk as visitors cast a their eye over the exhibits, hoping to find something appealing which in years to come may prove to be valuable.
Everybody was made welcome and with free admission and refreshments available throughout the session, the event proved to be a good day out for many. Visitors were amazed by the high standard of works submitted by the class
On Friday 23rd November from 10:00am – 3:00pm the group will be busy again as they continue with their weekly class which on this occasion will consist of a one-day workshop. Tutor Sean Coope will instruct and demonstrate the art of Pencil Drawing and will assist and advise where necessary.
The group will meet as usual on Friday mornings and will continue throughout the season. Further details are available from Joan Reiter on 01777 702 137 or Margaret Beare on 01777 704 836.
PARISH COUNCIL: Sutton Parish Council would like to invite one and all to the tree lighting ceremony that will take place on Saturday 1st December at 5:30pm 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.
Picks General Store has generously agreed to add to the festivities with traditional minced pies and mulled wine is available to those who can attend.
VILLAGE VENTURES: Some tickets are still available 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 Christ 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, Sutton Village Hall at 7:30pm. Tickets available from Picks General Store, Fred Payne 01777 707 562 or Frank Bradley 01777 705 060.
COUNTY COUNCILLOR: Mrs Liz Yates, County Councillor for the area is available at any reasonable time on 01777 860 219 to deal with any issues you may have.
AWARD FOR LOCAL MAN: Sutton cum Lound resident Harry Hopkins was pleasantly surprised last Tuesday 13th November when he attended the Meet the Neighbours Group along with other residents to say thank you and goodbye to PCSO Catherine Phillips.
Amongst the well wishers on the day was Neighbourhood Policing Inspector for East Bassetlaw Neil Bellamy, who besides supporting the PCSO had another function to perform on the day.
The Inspector was pleased to present Harry Hopkins with a certificate for his outstanding efforts in running the Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme from October 1997 to the present date.
Harry founded the present scheme, and has been Chairman and head coordinator since 1999 and with support from various agencies and villagers as a whole including financial support from Sutton Parish Council, the scheme has gone from strength to strength with approximately 200 0f the 300 houses in the village registered. A previous attempt to form a local group by well meaning residents failed, mainly due to lack of interest.
The Local Beat team who work closely with the group were present to see Harry receive his award and County Councillor Liz Yates and District Councillor Tracey Taylor were also in attendance at the event.
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 site is available at www.suttonvillagehall.net or email bookings@suttonvillagehall.net.
WOMEN’S INSTITUTE:. The members of the group are scheduled to meet on Wednesday 21st November when Dawn Cragg MBE will be the speaker for the evening. A full report will follow next week.
New members and visitors always welcome!
WHEELIE BINS: Residents are reminded that blue bins should be put out for collection late on Monday night 26th November or early Tuesday morning.