CHRISTMAS MARKET: The Christmas Market held on Saturday 8th December, which incorporated the usual coffee morning and craft market was a well attended event.
As well as the village faithful, a large number of visitors were also in attendance.
An array of well presented stalls were available as visitors viewed the goods on offer, many seasonal items being snapped up on the day. Stalls included cakes and preserves, cards and crafts, wine or water, Xmas fayre hampers and the favourite Tombola stall. The last few draw tickets were sold at the event as visitors surveyed the major prizes on show.
Teas and coffees, with cakes and biscuits on offer, competing with the much sought after Mulled Wine and mince pies helped promote the festive season as the crowd socialised for the afternoon.
The Seasonal Sweep Draw took place later in the day with two of the three main prizes being won in the village. The first prize of £100 cash was won by Carole Head, with the second prize of a luxury food hamper being won by a Village Hall supporter from outside the village. A selection of quality wines being the third main prize was won by local lady Anne Doughty.
Congratulation to these and all our other winners, your support is much appreciated.
All prizes were claimed or allocated on the day.
A full list of prize winners will be posted throughout the village.
Thanks must go to the organisers (Village Hall Committee) and friends, and all who supported the event in any way, for making it the success it turned out to be.
The total revenue raised is near the set target of £1,000 which is destined for Village Hall funds and will be confirmed when all invoices are to hand.
County Councillor Liz Yates was in attendance to support the event.
VILLAGE VENTURES: The Xmas festivities continued last Thursday night in the Village Hall when old friends New Perspectives Theatre came to perform, and perform they did!
This one man show (aided by lighting and props staff) held the audience spell bound as the Story of a Christmas Carol unfolded before them. An almost word perfect performance without notes, scripts or prompting was gratefully appreciated by an almost capacity crowd.
Approximately a one hour act in the first half left the people present wanting more, and after a twenty minute break during which the audience were treated to mulled wine and mince pies, the actor returned to continue his tale for another half hour.
A standing ovation at the end showed the strength of the audiences feeling for this outstanding performance, one of the better presentations in the village ventures series.
Village Ventures bringing live performances to the rural communities.
ST.BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH: A Family Service will take place at the local church on Sunday 16th December. 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: There is no meeting of the local committee planned for December due to members commitments over the festive season. The next meeting of the local committee will take place on 29th January 2013.
LOCAL BEAT TEAM: The Local Beat Team for the Ranskill and Sutton beat are as follows:
PC 3354 Alan Johnson Tel: 101 ext 807 7364 Mobile 07595 009 264
PCSO 4735 Catherine Phillips Tel: 101 ext 807 7364 Mobile 07525 409 789
PCSO 8139 Dave Airey Tel: 101 ext 807 7364 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 Neighbours group met on Tuesday 11th in the Village Hall as scheduled and a full report will follow next week.
KELLY J FITNESS: Each Monday evening in the Village Hall from 7:00pm – 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 your place now for a session in the New Year.
BURNS SUPPER: Application forms for places will be circulating the village this week for the ever popular Burns Supper. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday 19th January in the Village Hall. Interested parties should complete the attached slip and return it with full payment as detailed on the form. Places will be allocated on a “First to pay receives” basis.
Further details available from : Mavis Bradley, 55 Station Road, Sutton. Telephone: 01777 705 060.
WOMENS INSTITUTE: When the ladies of Sutton and Barnby Moor WI meet in Sutton Village Hall on Wednesday 19th December it will be the occasion of their Christmas Party.
Members are invited to bring along a wrapped gift on the night and a bring and share buffet will take place during the evening.
SUTTON ART GROUP: The group meet as usual on Friday mornings in the village hall and will continue throughout the season. The course is full at present but a waiting list is in operation for those keen to try their hand at painting a pretty picture.
Further detail available from Joan Reiter on 01777 702 137 or Margaret Beare on 01777 704 836.
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.
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 website is available at www.suttonvillagehall.net or email bookings@suttonvillagehall.net.
WHEELIE BINS: Residents are reminded that green bins should be put out for collection late on Monday night 17th December or early Tuesday morning.