PARISH COUNCIL: Villagers turned out in force for the tree lighting ceremony that took place on Saturday 1st December at 5:30pm on the small village green, by kind invitation of the Parish Council.
Approximately 120 villagers and friends made the effort and braved the weather to attend the event.
Reverend Sue Caddy was on hand to say a few words followed by traditional carols from the children of Sutton cum Lound School, who were accompanied by the members of Harworth Brass Band.
Picks General Store generously agreed to add to the festivities with traditional minced pies and mulled wine was available to those who attended. Thanks must go to everyone who helped in any way to make the event the success it was, and the public for their support. A good start to the festive season.
ST.BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH: On Sunday 9th December 2012 “A Sung Eucharist” will take place at the local church. 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.
LOCAL BEAT TEAM: 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 Neighbours group meet on Tuesday 11th in the Village Hall it will be a meeting with a difference, after the usual seasonal festivities and well wishes, members will be entertained for the afternoon when local man Dick Bolton proudly presents his “Yesteryears Cinema”.
This is an opportunity to re-live days gone-by when a visit to the cinema was the highlight of the week for many families. Many of today’s patrons met and spent much of their courting days in the back row of local cinemas.
Watching such favourites as: Laurel and Hardy, Abbott and Costello on the comedy front, whilst other favourites were Flash Gordon, Tarzan, and any good westerns. Happy Days!
A light buffet will be available during this Yuletide celebration and the usual raffle will take place as villagers socialise in convivial company. Will residents please note the earlier starting time of 12:30pm. for this one meeting only.
KELLY J FITNESS: Each Monday evening in the Village Hall from 7:00pm to 8:00pm a fitness instructor and personal trainer will be on hand to supervise and instruct members in a” fitness for all class”. With routines tailored to suit individual needs, there is something for everybody with a one to one ratio available if required. Get yourself into a regular routine to enable you to work off any excess pounds, which we all tend to gain over the festive season.
The event is open to over 16’s and costs just £5.00 per session. Book our place now!!
SUTTON ART GROUP: The group meet as usual on Friday mornings in the Village Hall and will continue throughout the season. Now is a good time to get your name onto the waiting list in order to join the regulars as they pursue this ever increasing popular pastime.
Further detail available from Joan Reiter on 01777 702 137 or Margaret Beare on 01777 704 836.
NETWORK RAIL: Improvement works will take place at the Barnby and Sutton level crossing, from Saturday 8th December from 23:00 until Sunday 9th December 08:00.
This work will involve essential level crossing maintenance including white lining of the road. Please be aware and drive accordingly.
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH: The next meeting of the local committee will take place on 29th January 2013. There is no meeting scheduled for December due to a very heavy commitment by committee members up to and including the Christmas events.
VILLAGE VENTURES: Some tickets are still available for Thursday’s 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 in 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.
SANTA’S VISIT: Santa made his yearly pilgrimage around the village on the evening of Monday 3rd December accompanied by a happy band of volunteers from North Notts Lions. In a brightly coloured sleigh complete with flashing lights and seasonal music they toured around the streets of the village making a house to house collection as they went. All proceeds from these events go to worthwhile causes in the area, with our very own Village Hall being a recipient of the North Notts Lions generosity earlier in the year. Well done Lions.
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.
WHEELIE BINS: Residents are reminded that blue bins should be put out for collection late on Monday night 10th December or early Tuesday morning.