ST.BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH: A “Family Service” will take place at the local church on Sunday 18th May. Please come along and bring the family. The service starts at 9:30am and everyone is welcome.
SCHOOL NEWS: The final weeks of last term saw the completion of another phase of the school’s refurbishment. We’re so delighted with the results, that we are inviting everyone from our wider community who is interested in having a look at our wonderful school, to come and visit us.
On Tuesday May 20th we are holding an Open Day and everyone is welcome. Session times are 9:30 until 11:30 and 1:30 until 3:00.
On Wednesday May 21st we are holding a Community Lunch at 12 noon, cost £2.52. If you would like to join us on that occasion, please telephone the school office (01777 705 990) the week beforehand to book your meal. Thank you for your support.
PARISH COUNCIL: The Council met as scheduled on Wednesday 14th May and a full report will follow.
SUTTON LEVEL CROSSING: Cameras have now been removed on Station Road in the village. This operation was part of the combined efforts between government and Rail Track to monitor traffic responses and help improve safety in using crossings in general.
WOMEN’S INSTITUTE: When the ladies of Sutton and Barnby Moor WI meet on Wednesday 21st May in Sutton Village Hall it will be a fully packed event. This is resolutions night, a night when members can put forward ideas and suggestions for discussion at National level. Also on this evening member Monica Hockenhull will address the group. A plant stall will also operate during the evening. Members old and new always welcome.
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH: The committee of the local association met as arranged on Wednesday 30th April in the village. During the session various items came under discussion:
- Membership details– The Secretary reported that progress had been slow in acquiring email addresses of members but there had been an increase of 4 to give a total of 70 members who receive their alerts by email. In May there is to be a big push in securing email addresses.
- Members without email facilities will continue to receive their messages in the usual way.
- Crime prevention event – The Secretary has invited the Police Pre Crime Prevention Team to address a meeting to talk about the range of products the Team have available for sale – the items to be displayed. This will hopefully take place in June. Local PCSO Aaron Stocks agreed to follow up with Nottinghamshire police Pre Crime Prevention team following the Secretary’s invitation
- Speeding in the Village. The police have now completed a Risk Assessment of the village to enable a village Speedwatch to be initiated. The Committee welcomed this news and look forward to seeing Speedwatch in action in the near future.
A G M the local Neighbourhood Watch Association will hold its AGM on Thursday 15th May 2014, and the venue is the same as last year – Sutton Village Hall.
The Hall will be open from 7:00pm and the meeting will start at 7:30pm. The Area Coordinator Harry Hopkins and his team will be pleased to welcome members and non-members to the event. Light refreshments will be provided.
As the local association approaches the 17th Anniversary of its existence it relies increasingly on the support and input from villagers themselves and in general the help that makes it the success it has become. It is hoped that members of the local community will come along to this event and show support once again for the village and the local team who in conjunction with other agencies help make Sutton a safe place to live.
Our guest speakers this year are the Community Safety Coordinator Gerald Connor and Police Inspector Neil Bellamy.
As in previous years, members of the Committee will stand down and those willing to serve for a further twelve months will offer themselves for re-election by public vote.
Circumstances permitting, invited guests from various agencies will be in attendance offering support and advice where needed. This is your chance to come along and find out how the local team operates, ask questions, and have your say on Neighbourhood Watch matters in general. Neighbourhood Watch, working for you in Sutton cum Lound, invite you to come and join us.
As a local resident you are already effectively part of the team and your support is greatly appreciated, and it will continue to help maintain the low level of crime in the village – your village.
SUTTON GARDENING CLUB: The Gardening Club held their AGM on Tuesday 6th of May with 22 persons attending. Lots of fun and laughter were had, with much discussion about the Flower and Produce Show on Saturday 13 September. Plants, donated by members, were on sale for 50p and £1 and £31 was raised. The unsold plants are now available for purchase on the wall of 10 Mire Lane. £26 was raised from the raffle and thanks to everyone who donated prizes.
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 12:00am
The local office can supply residents with: Pensions, Foreign Currency, Travel Insurance, Car insurance, investments and Savings.