Village News – 03 October 2013

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YARD AND CAR BOOT SALE: The yard / car boot sale took place on Sunday 29th September 2013 at the Village Hall. It was a reasonably successful event with takings thought to be in the region of £200 destined for Village Hall funds.

Thanks to all for the support given.

One of the stallholders on the sale day was operating in aid of B.A.R.K. locally based Babworth Animal Rescue Kennels and had a reasonable day with all profits going to the kennels. Two people visiting the event called in at BARK and have in fact signed up to rescue a dog housed at present in the kennels. So, apart from the days takings at the sale, BARK had the additional bonus of finding a good home for yet another unwanted pet thanks to the opportunity offered by the Village Hall committee by way of the boot sale, organised to help raise revenue for Village Hall funds.

SUTTON ART GROUP ANNIVERSARY: In 2014 we celebrate 20 years of art in Sutton Village Hall. The Group started with 14 members and with financial support from the Parish Council who had received a grant to encourage art and culture in the regional villages. Support soon built up and the Group became self-financing, as it has been ever since.We now have a membership limit of 24 and much of the time there are no vacancies.

The first tutor was Ruth Whitham and, although most members at the time had no experience, she successfully showed the Group how to use different media and many techniques and art forms. Liz Woodcock took over and the Group continued to thrive. The Group currently has 23 members with around half living in Retford and surrounding villages.

Sessions are held in Sutton Village Hall on Friday mornings 10:00am to 12:00 noon, and once a month 10:00am to 1:00pm when our present tutor, Elaine Nash, provides demonstrations, insight, advice and critique. We also have several ‘full day’ workshops from 10:00am to 3:00pm with different visiting artists who work in different mediums. There have also been residential weekends with many members taking part.

We enjoy a friendly atmosphere and new members are made very welcome. If you are interested in joining why not pay us a visit on a Friday morning to see what it’s like and chat to members. Alternatively if you wish to make an enquiry please contact either:

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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.

ST.BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH: On Sunday 6th October “Songs of Praise” will be held at the local church. You are invited to join in!

The service starts at the usual time of 9:30am and everyone is welcome.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE: The ladies of Sutton and Barnby Moor WI will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday 16th October. Members old and new always welcome

NETWORK RAIL: Essential improvement works took place as scheduled at Sutton Level Crossing on Saturday night (28th September). The work involved  accessing and egressing machinery and manpower at the level crossing and the work was completed in the time frame given. The village is now displaying a set of new crossing gates, on one side ( which observant motorists will have spotted), with the promise of more to follow.

Further details will be released when the works are due to re- commence.

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH: The committee meeting of the local group took place on Tuesday 24th September as scheduled at the usual time of 2:30pm.

Six committee members were present including the chairman Harry Hopkins, with PCSO Aaron Stocks representing the Police. Apologies were submitted by David Mowthorpe (Secretary) and beat manager PC Jason Fellows (other duties), County Councillor, Liz Yates and District Councillor, Tracy Taylor away on Council Business. Committee member April Lavin assumed the role of secretary for this meeting.

Various agenda items came under discussion during the afternoon:

  • The special meeting held on Monday 9th September indicate that membership as a whole were in favour of moving to electronic communication. Plans are in motion for those who don’t have access to computers to be kept in the loop. Full details will be circulated as and when the whole document is formulated and becomes available.
  • Clarifying the role of the coordinators
  • Clarify the difference between Neighbourhood Alert and Sutton Alerts
  • A check list of current membership was put forward and this was agreed
  • Members of the scheme are often offered a discount on household insurance policies,but please note this only applies if householders are registered with a local scheme which is proactive. Should a group close down or disband through lack of support, insurers must be notified and the discount will then cease. Failure to do so may render the policy invalid should a claim arise, and insurers do check. If Villagers / Residents are unsure of their registration in the scheme please contact Secretary David Mowthorpe for clarification on 01777 709 809.
  • It makes sense to protect your property as well as your neighbours?
  • Out of 312 properties in the village around 200 are registered at present. Anyone not in the scheme, which is free to join, should contact the above number for application forms.
  • Crime Report: PCSO Aaron Stocks was please to inform the group that no crimes were reported in the village during the month of August, but warned against complacency in the area, urging members to remain vigilant at all times and try to retain a low crime rate locally.
  • Other noted crimes include the theft of oil both domestic and vehicle fuel oil from nearby villages and from lorry parking areas near the A1. Farms, Churches, Village halls and isolated properties have also been targeted. The officer also promoted the use of alarms for oil tanks. Uninvited scrap metal dealers are still causing concern in the rural communities and Police are targeting these on a daily basis.

The next meeting of the local committee is scheduled for Tuesday 29th October 2013 at the usual time of 2:30pm.

CRAFT CLASSES: The craft classes continue at the Village Hall every Wednesday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, with new enquires arriving most days.

To book or find out more ring or email Issy: 07788 722 099 or isabelle@greenwood8.vispa.com or you can facebook message her.

VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE: The committee met in the Village Hall on Wednesday 25th September. Two new members were elected to the team; Mavis Bradley and Diane Hall. A full report will follow shortly.

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 either:

or

MEET THE NEIGHBOURS: Due to unforeseen circumstances and personal commitments it has been decided to postpone the monthly group meetings until further notice. Further information will follow when available.

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 green bins should be put out for collection late on Monday night 6th October or early Tuesday morning.

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