SUTTON SCHOOL NEWS: Sutton school’s global vision
Members of the school‘s staff are thrilled to be a driving force in new technologies to enhance the children’s learning experiences. Using the new equipment, pupils will be able to link with others during lesson time. This month it may be with local schools, next month it may lead to global links – the world is our oyster!
Thinking globally, many reading activities have been planned for World Book Day on 7th March. Villagers are invited along with family members to share their favourite stories with the children. If you wish to take part in this event, please contact school in the week beforehand, so that arrangements can be planned.
The next community lunch is on Wednesday 27th February. All are welcome. Please phone the school on 01777 705 990 to book your place.
ST.BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH: “Songs of Praise” will take place at the local church on Sunday 24th February.
The service commences at the usual time of 9:30am and everyone 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: A change in the formation of the local Beat Team for the area has taken place. PC 3345 Alan Johnson has been recalled to Rapid Response in a managerial restructuring move. His place has been taken by PC 3258 Jason Fellows who will assume responsibility for the area and will replace Alan as Beat Manager.
He will be ably assisted by PCSO 8139 David Airey for the foreseeable future.
The local Beat Team for the Ranskill and Sutton beat are as follows:
PC 3258 Jason Fellows, Tel: 101 ext. 807 7373 Mobile: 07525 226 893
PCSO 8139 David Airey, Tel 101 ext. 807 7364 Mobile: 07525 226 838
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH: The local Neighbourhood Watch Association have arranged their AGM meeting in the Village Hall for Tuesday 21st May 2013. When compiling a list of possible speakers for the evening, chairman Harry Hopkins suggested asking the recently elected Police Crime Commissioner, Paddy Tipping if he could possibly attend the event and address the gathering.
After a few phone calls to the Commissioner’s Office, the local group are pleased to announce that the request has been granted. The PCC Paddy Tipping will be in attendance at the associations AGM which will be held in May.
The Chairman has received confirmation in writing earlier this week and is looking forward to meeting the incumbent and to thank him for his support of the local branch and Neighbourhood Watch in general.
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.
SWITCH’N’SAVE OFFER: Nottinghamshire County Council has launched a new offer that could help people to save up to £200 a year on their gas and electricity bills. The Switch ‘n’ save is a free, no obligation service to help more people switch energy supplier and save money.
The Council is working with consumer organisation Which? to make sure everyone involved gets the best energy deal available on the market. Recognising that many older people have not switched energy suppliers the offer registration allows up to five households to be registered using one email address.
This means you can register on behalf of people who do not have a PC or use the Web.
How does Switch’n’Save work? People who want to save money on their household fuel bills can register to join the scheme by:
- Going online to www.nottinghamshire. gov.uk/switchnsave
- Visiting a Nottinghamshire County Council Customer Service Point, where an advisor will help them complete the Swith’n’Save form online.
- Calling 03000 500 80 80
The scheme closes on Wednesday 20th March 2013, so don’t delay – apply today!
MEET THE NEIGHBOURS: When the Meet the Neighbours group held their meeting in the Village Hall on Tuesday 12th February it was Shrove Tuesday. At the mention of Shrove Tuesday thoughts immediately turn to pancakes.
Those attending were not to be disappointed, as the Neighbours Team were busy slaving away in the kitchen producing lots of lovely pancakes, much to the delight of those calling in for the afternoon refreshments.
As the gathering ate their fill of pancakes and other delicacies on offer, washed down with lashings of hot tea and coffee, various notices and information affecting the village were given out. The usual raffle also took place during the afternoon and the group socialised for the rest of the session, delighted with the fact that they had kept with tradition and had their pancakes on Shrove Tuesday, thanks to the efforts of the Neighbours Team.
District Councillor Tracey Taylor and District Councillor Liz Yates were in attendance at the event and circulated amongst the gathering during the afternoon.
OPERATION METALLICA: Notts. Police were in action again last week in their continuing fight against crime in and around the area when they carried out their latest operation with a marked degree of success.
Metal theft is a problem both nationally and internationally owing to the current high scrap value. This stolen metal is being transported around the country daily and it is the Police intention within this operation to proactively engage within the scrap industry to attempt to curb the elements of criminal practice.
A multi agency enforcement operation was carried out on Wednesday 13th February at two checkpoints in Bassetlaw, one on the A57 Worksop by-pass and a second at Blyth services off the A1. The operation involved a number of partner agencies including the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
A number of vehicles and their drivers were dealt with for a variety of offences and a number of vehicles were removed from the road and prevented from driving any further due to their dangerous condition.
A number of scrap dealers were also visited throughout the operation.
Nottinghamshire Police are working closely with their partner agencies to reduce metal theft and future similar operations are being planned.
Anyone with any information regarding such matters is urged to contact the police on 101 or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number of 0800 555 111.
SUTTON APRIL CLUB: The group will meet as usual at the Village Hall on Friday 22nd February from 2:00pm – 4:00pm where they will engage in a selection of competitive games during the afternoon.
VILLAGE VENTURES: Tickets are selling well for the next production in the Village Ventures Series, “Kings of the cloth of Gold” by the Angus and Ross Theatre Company. This presentation is scheduled to take place on Saturday 9th March 2013 in Sutton Village Hall at 7:30pm.
Tickets available from all the usual outlets, Pick’s Store in the village or by phoning Frank Bradley on 01777 705 060 or Fred Payne on 01777 707 562.
FLY-GILITY: A group of twenty excited dogs and owners turned up at the Fly-gility session held at Barnby Moor playing fields last Saturday 16th February from 2:00pm – 4:00pm.
Owners and pets were soon put through their paces as the session progressed, watched by a few visiting spectators and friends.
The fly ball set up seem to appeal to the dogs who were keen to show their prowess to owners and visitors alike.
A second set up in a form of a mini gymkhana held the canine crew’s attention during the rest of the afternoon’s event.
Another session next week, weather permitting.
PARISH COUNCIL: When the Parish Council met on Wednesday 13th February in the Village Hall under the chairmanship of Martin Rees various items came under discussion:
- Communication Policy –spreading word regarding Parish Council issuesA draft proposal was formed covering more modern technologies that include Twitter, Facebook RSS feeds.
- Allotments- the group were progressing the plan with a view to finding suitable pieces of land available for use as allotments. This would mean the formation of a future Allotments Committee in due course.
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.
KELLY J FITNESS: The “Fitness for all” session held in the Village Hall continues to attract new members when they meet on Monday nights at 7:00pm. The fully qualified fitness instructor and personal trainer is on hand to put members through their paces with exercises tailored to suit individual needs.
This is a chance to get your body in shape for summer.
A few vacancies exist within the group and further details are available from Kelly on 07514 098 043 or on www.facebook.com/FitnessForAllSuttonCumLound.
VILLAGE HALL UPDATE: Work re-commences on the Village Hall refurbishment programme this week as the latter part of phase one comes to a close. Further details to follow.
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: The ladies of the local WI met on Wednesday 20th February as arranged and a full report will follow.
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 cooperation.
The Village Hall web site 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 (25th February) or early Tuesday morning.