BURNS SUPPER: When the Eleventh Annual Burns Supper took place in the Village Hall on Saturday 19th January all sixty allocated places were filled. Although held a week earlier to avoid clashing with other such events in the area, (Burns’ official birthday being celebrated on 25th January) the local event had been sold out two weeks previously.
Once again the hall was tastefully decorated with the tartans of the many Scottish clans. The Scottish Standard and the Saltire were also on display.
On arrival the guests were greeted with a skirl of the pipes, courtesy of local piper Andy Jones and invited to join in a sherry reception, the ladies receiving a sprig of Heather. After a formal welcome and the usual health and safety brief, the gathering were asked to stand for the Selkirk Grace prior to the starters being served. This was conducted by Gail Bradley chief hunter for the evening.
After the first course chairman Frank Bradley gave the usual warm welcome and outlined the evening’s programme.
The Haggis was piped in by Andy Jones and delivered to the top table by the catering staff where it was duly addressed by the chief hunter. Diners were upstanding to toast the Haggis, the piper and chef being offered the traditional libation.
A few words about the Bard himself followed, outlining his greatness, if only for a few short years, but still remembered the world over today.
Diners continued to enjoy an excellent meal provided by Joan Goodman (Catering).
After the meal and during a short break for teas and coffees interrupted by an odd news flash, certificates were presented those attending a Burns Supper for the first time here at Sutton.
A grand raffle and more banter took the event nearer a close when resident piper Andy Jones played a short medley of tunes for those present.
A vote of thanks was given to all those who helped in any way.
A final toast was proposed to the immortal memory of Robert Burns Scotland’s most famous Bard.
The piper brought the evening to a close with an another offering from the Bard himself “Auld Lang Syne which is sung at the end of events all over the world.
This brought a very enjoyable evening to a close¸ celebrating eleven consecutive years of Burns nights here in Sutton, and thinking about the next.
The Burns supper once again proved to be a great success, mainly due to the efforts of the organisers and friends who gave of their time so freely to make it so.
The format for the supper was arranged and coordinated by Sharon Dyson with support from the Village Hall Committee and loyal friends.
The estimated sum of £400 raised by the event is destined for village hall funds.
Thanks go to all who assisted in any way.
ST.BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH: At the local church on Sunday 3rd February the service will be one of “Morning Prayer” and everyone is welcome.
The service commences at the usual time of 9:30am and a warm welcome awaits.
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. 8077 364 Mobile: 07595 009 264
PCSO 8139 David Airey Tel 101 ext. 8077 364 Mobile: 07525 226 838
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH: The committee of the local association held their monthly meeting as scheduled on Tuesday (29) and a full report will follow next week..
PARISH COUNCIL: Sutton Parish Council continues to meet on the second Wednesday of each month in the Village Hall starting at 7:00pm.
Members of the public are invited to join them.
DISTRICT COUNCILLOR: Tracey Taylor, District Councillor for Sutton Ward can be contacted at any reasonable time on 01777 816 781 or mobile 07771 629 380.
SUTTON ART GROUP: The group meet every Friday morning in the Village Hall and will continue throughout the season. Further details of the group and their activities are available from Joan Reiter on 01777 702 137 or Margaret Beare on 01777 704 836.
COUNTY COUNCILLOR: If you have any issues or concerns then your County Councillor Mrs Liz Yates can be contacted at any reasonable time on 01777 860 219.
WOMEN’S INSTITUTE: Sutton and Barnby Moor WI have had a busy schedule over the festive season with various speakers and activities taking place.
Amongst these were the groups Christmas Party which included A champagne tasting evening. This was followed at the next meeting by a Members night that included a craft evening, where the knitting needles became very busy, others socialised in convivial company. 2012 being a very successful year for the group.
At the next meeting arranged for 20th February 2013 speaker Margaret Edge will address the membership on Flowers for bees and other insects.
The competition on this occasion will be: Wildlife Photographs.
New members and visitors always welcome.
FLY-GILITY: Saturday’s dog training and exercise classes held at Barnby Moor playing fields situated behind the Village Hall had to be cancelled last week due to adverse weather conditions. Classes as normal on Saturday 2nd February, weather permitting.
VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE: A pleasant but welcome surprise awaited the Village Hall committee when they held their monthly meeting on Wednesday 23rd January at 7:30pm.
Prior to the starting of the meeting proper local resident Brian Seddons called in to the venue to present the committee with a cheque for the sum of £250.
The donation came in the form of a Community Support Grant which Village Hall Secretary Kathryn Seddons applied for back in November 2012 on behalf of the hall committee.
The purpose of the grant was for fixtures, fittings and accessories for the new curtains already purchased for the venue. Brian Seddons representing Mansfield Building Society was pleased to present the cheque on their behalf and wished the group every success in their quest for further funding. The monies received will enable the group to consider other steps they can take to improve the hall for the benefit of the community as a whole.
Grateful thanks are on the way to the Mansfield Building Society.
The committee then discussed the agenda business for the evening.
VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS: Enquiries with regard to the booking of the Village Hall should be made by contacting 07092 985831. 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 cooperation.
The Village Hall web site is available at www.suttonvillagehall.net, or email: bookings@suttonvillagehall.net.
KELLY J FITNESS: The “Fitness for all” session held in the Village Hall continues on Monday nights at 7:30pm. The fully qualified fitness instructor and personal trainer will help you shape up for spring / summer which is not so far away.
Further details available from Kelly on 07514 098 043.
WHEELIE BINS: Residents are reminded that blue bins should be put out for collection late on Monday night (4th February) or early Tuesday morning.