NETWORK RAIL: Essential emergency improvement works continue to take place at Sutton Level Crossing. The work will involve accessing and egress machinery and manpower at the crossing and will commence on Saturday night the 28th September from 22:00 until Sunday morning 29th September at 08:00.
The road will be closed to through traffic during the stated times.
The equipment used will mean some disturbance is unavoidable, but every effort will be made to minimise any unnecessary noise. Those working on site are briefed on working responsibly in the local community.
ST.BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH: The service at the local church on Sunday 29th September is “Songs of Praise” – with a difference! To find out more call in on Sunday.
The service starts at the usual time of 9:30am and everyone is welcome.
PRE-SCHOOL GROUP: Portland Place pre-school group based in Sutton are pleased to announce extended opening hours from Thursday 5th September 2013. Mondays will remain as before 9:00am to 1:00pm but Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays will now be open from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
A Breakfast Club is available from 5th September between 8:00am and 9:00am.
The pre-school is in a lovely rural setting, with friendly and experienced staff, to help your little one learn in a stimulating and safe environment. Further enquiries, or if you would like your child to attend, then please contact 07532 057 937.
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH: The local committee met as scheduled on Tuesday 24th September at the usual time of 2:30pm. A full report will follow.
YARD AND CAR BOOT SALE: On Sunday 29th September from 10:00am the Village Hall will be holding its annual sale of various items including home-wares, toys, games, curios, tools and more.
Anyone wishing to donate items may bring them along to the hall on Saturday 28th September between 12:00noon and 3:00pm where we will be more than willing to take delivery of your pre-loved items!
This year there is the added bonus of a car boot sale for anyone wishing to have their own stall. Price for a pitch is £5.00 and more details can be found by emailing funding@suttonvillagehall.net or calling 07092 985 831. Come along and perhaps find a bargain!
CRAFT CLASSES: Hi Ladies! It’s almost time for the next card making class and I’m really looking forward to this one as I’ll be teaching you some new techniques that are simple but very effective.
When: Wednesday 2nd October at 7:00pm
Where: Sutton-cum-Lound Village Hall
What: You will be making 3 lovely cards and a gift tag to match one so you will have a little set all ready for someone special.
I’ll be demonstrating how to use stamps to build a background and showing you how matching stamps and punches make life really easy! The class costs £12.00 and includes all materials, tuition and refreshments. There will also be a raffle so wear your lucky pants! Booking is essential so I can prepare all the materials, please contact me asap to save your place.
To book or find out more ring or email Issy 07788 722 099 or isabelle@greenwood8.vispa.com or you can facebook message me.
EXHIBITION NUMBER TWO: On completion of an exhibition at Retford’s Denman Library which ran from 2nd to the 21st September local man Graham Williams is busy organising another. Under the heading “Life in Colour” an exhibition of original paintings will be on display at Bassetlaw Museum for three months.
The event will commence on Saturday 19th October 2013 and will run until Tuesday 14th January 2014. Further details available from Graham on 01777 705 932.
VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE: Members of the Village Hall Committee met on Wednesday 25th September and a report will follow.
SUTTON ART GROUP: The group meet every Friday morning in the Village Hall and will continue throughout the season. A few vacancies exist within the group at this time and further details of the group and their activities are available from Joan Reiter on 01777 702 137.
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.
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.
PARISH COUNCIL: The Parish Council normally meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm in the Village Hall. There is a public participation period and all residents are welcome to attend. For further information please contact the Clerk at clerk@suttoncumlound.net or call the Sutton Central number: 07092 985 871.
POLICE: The local Beat Team for the BERL beat ( Bassetlaw East Ranskill / Lound) are as follows:
PC 3258 Jason Fellows Tel: 101 ext. 8077 364, Mobile: 07525 226 893
PCSO 4778 Aaron Stocks Tel: 101 ext. 8077 364, Mobile: 07824 457 397
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.
POSTAL SERVICES: The Post Office in the Village Hall will be available as usual on two occasions each week. On Mondays 9:30am to 1:30pm and on Thursdays 9:00am to 1:00pm. The local office can supply residents with: Pensions, Foreign Currency, Travel Insurance, Car insurance, investments and Savings.
WHEELIE BINS: Residents are reminded that blue bins should be put out for collection late on Monday night 30th September or early Tuesday morning.