PARISH MAGAZINES: Villagers are probably well aware that for a variety of reasons the ever popular circulation Sutton Spotlight has now ceased publication The same fate has also befallen the other community magazine, By the Way.
In an effort to resurrect the Sutton Spotlight, local man Brian Seddons has agreed to be temporary stand in sub-editor for a limited time to try produce further issues of this information sheet. Most villagers would agree that its circulation would, and has, benefited the area in the past and would do so again in the future. Most villages in the surrounding area have a magazine / newsletter in order to keep residents up to date with village news and views Whilst Brian is keen to get things moving, he obviously cannot do this on his own. He needs your help!
Residents are invited to forward comments or interesting items from a period over the last three months, or anything relating to the forthcoming three months, with a view to publication. There appear to be plenty of talkers in the area but not many doers, so if you are a doer now’s your chance to come forward and put something in print. Brian is waiting for you to get in touch. Help Brian to help you! Any news and views will be appreciated and could appear in your magazine produced by an army of volunteers with the village interest at heart.
Click here to send your article to Brian Spotlight
LEVEL CROSSING – STATION ROAD: Due to a barrier malfunction on Friday morning (when one of the four barrier gates failed to close) many motorists faced a long wait or a detour as they made their way in or out of the village via Station Road. Railtrack had a Rapid Response Unit in position blocking the gap left by the non-functioning gate shortly after the fault was apparent. No road signs were in position as staff thought the problem could be identified on arrival. The road was closed to traffic for approximately 2 hours and re-opened when repairs were completed.
ST.BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH: ”Holy Communion” will take place on Sunday 9th March at the local church. Please come along and join in.
The service starts at 9:30am and everyone is welcome.
WI NEWS: Local man Richard Rodgers was the invited guest when the group last met on Wednesday 19th February. Richard was on hand to demonstrate work on pottery and clay carried out by hand, potter’s wheel, or other methods. A very informative session and enjoyed by those present.
VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE: The committee held their monthly meeting in the Village Hall on Wednesday evening 26th February and the following came under discussion: Finances, Fundraising, Maintenance, and any other business.
SUTTON GARDENING CLUB: The club held its meeting on Tuesday 4 March at 7.15pm in the Village Hall when Ron Beare gave an illustrated talk on ‘Orchids and Carnivorous plants in the home and garden’. A further report will follow.
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH: The committee of the local association met on Wednesday 26th February at the usual time of 2:30pm at 52 Station Road. In the absence of Chairman Harry Hopkins Secretary David Mowthorpe chaired the meeting. Various items came under discussion and some are listed below:
- Speeding in the village: PCSO Aaron Stocks informed the Committee that when speed cameras had been deployed earlier in the month it had done so for half an hour and 9 cars had been detected and 2 caught speeding. This was part of a large operation in the district which had monitored over 200 vehicles. Mobile phone users were also caught. As was expected, Ranskill with a main road passing though the length of the town, was the main area for the number of speeding drivers.
It was confirmed that the Parish Council had secured 5 residents to participate in Speedwatch and that training of the volunteers was eagerly awaited.
- Police Report: Crime information – In January there were 22 crimes across the district with 1 of them in Sutton cum Lound. Regrettably, so far in February there have been 14 crimes of which 4 have been in the village – 1 catalytic converter and 3 shed/garage burglaries. It is likely that the latter were all committed by one person in one evening.
The meeting was attended by County Councillor Liz Yates and District Councillor Tracey Taylor and PCSO 4778 Aaron Stocks
MEET THE NEIGHBOURS: Tuesday 11th March will see the group meet in the Village Hall at the usual times of 2:00pm – 4:00pm or any time in between. Once again Joan Reiter and her team will be on hand to welcome visitors old and new to the afternoon session. With spring fast approaching villagers and friends will be informed of forthcoming events in the neighbour’s calendar. Don’t miss it; come along and socialise over afternoon tea with friends and neighbours in pleasant surroundings.
CRAFT CLASSES: Craft classes continue to operate in the Village Hall on the first Wednesday of each month. The next session is scheduled for Wednesday 5th March 2014 from 7:00pm until 9:30pm. The new sessions are £10 per visit.
Booking is advisable due to limited places! To book or find out more please ring 07788 722 099.
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 either:
- Maggie Beare on (01777) 710 589, mags@maggiebeare.co.uk
or
- Joan Reiter on (01777) 702 137, joan.reiter@tiscali.co.uk
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 operates in the Village Hall on Tuesdays and Wednesdays of each week.
Opening times are as follows:
- Tuesdays from 11:30am to 2:00pm
- Wednesdays from: 9:00am to 11:30am
The local office can supply residents with: Pensions, Foreign Currency, Travel Insurance, Car insurance, investments and Savings.