COFFEE MORNING: On the morning of Saturday 18th October another Coffee Morning will be held in the Village Hall, where a two pound cover charge will get you coffee cake and conversation.
Call in and join your friends and neighbours and relax awhile from 10:00am to 12noon.
ST.BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH: A “Family Service will take place at the local church on Sunday 19th October. Please come along and bring the family.
The service starts at 9:30am and everyone is welcome.
WELCOME WALK: The Welcome Walk held in conjunction with the WI movement was yet another success for the Sutton and Barnby Moor group when the event took place on Thursday 9th October. 34 walkers made the effort on the day to walk the route set out by Fred Payne and friend and covered just over 6 miles.
On completion of the course, walkers were invited back to the village hall where they ate a communal lunch of pie and peas and jacket potatoes, followed by a selection of hot puddings. On the day the walkers were blessed with good weather and enjoyed the days outing.
QUIZ NIGHT: The quiz night held in the Village Hall on Friday 10th October was a sell-out, with all sixty tickets being sold. Mostly grouped teams of four were ready to do battle and pit their wits as the event got under way with quiz master John Jones in the chair.
Quiz buffs were soon enjoying a pie and pea supper during the interval which proved to be very tasty and enjoyed by all. A game of two halves with the team known as the Penny Club taking the prize in the first session. The second half got under way and after a very close fought competition ending in a tie Break situation, once again the Penny Club were declared winners, winning the cash prize on offer on the night.
QUIZ NIGHT: Another quiz night will take place in the Village Hall on Friday 17th October when the local branch of the Bassetlaw Conservatives Association hold their annual quiz night. Tickets are £7.50 to include a pie and pea supper and everyone is invited. Cash prize on the night and a licensed bar will operate on the night.
Tickets available from Liz and Terry Yates on 01777 860 219 or Frank Bradley in the village on 01777 705 060.
SUTTON GARDENING CLUB: On Tuesday 7th October Dr Steve Furness of The Alpine Plant Centre in Derbyshire gave a an eye-opening talk about his rock garden and the truly miniature alpines and conifers he propagates for sale, and which populate his ¾ acre rock garden! There was a very good attendance and an enthusiastic response to a stimulating evening.
The next meeting is by the nationally acclaimed speaker from Sheffield, Dr Patrick Harding, who will talk about ‘Wild Flowers in the Peak District’. Everyone is welcome to attend and new visitors to Club meetings will be made very welcomed – this is another talk not to be missed. Enquiries to the Gardening Club can be made by emailing gardeningclub@suttoncumlound.net.
PARISH COUNCIL: The Council met on Wednesday 8th October in the Village Hall with Councillor Ron Beare in the chair. Seven Councillors were present with one apology on the night. Clerk to the Council Nigel Johnston was on hand to record events. County Councillor Liz Yates and District Councillor Tracey Taylor were in attendance and three members of the public were present.
First item on the agenda was the appointment of a new Councillor. An earlier meeting of Council had debated and a selection was made from
applications received. Station Road resident Simon Bell was selected to be the new Councillor and will take his place when all the paper work has been completed.
In the public participation period various members of the public had attended a meeting with local MP John Mann and informed council of the outcome.
Various agenda items were discussed and debated on the night. The next meeting of council is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 12th November at the usual time of 7:00pm.
MEET THE NEIGHBOURS: When the neighbours group meet on Tuesday 14th October it is the Harvest lunch meeting. Patrons are reminded of the earlier starting time of 1:00pm. Joan and her team look forward to seeing you on the day.
SUTTON SPOTLIGHT: The Spotlight hit the streets again last week-end and was well received throughout the village. Local information indicates how informative the news sheet was, some residents praising its layout and excellent content. The publication is funded by the Parish Council, compiled produced and delivered by an army of volunteers.
SUTTON AND BARNBY MOOR W.I.: When the WI ladies meet on Wednesday 15th October in the Village Hall at 7:15pm they may learn something to their advantage. Joy Parsons will address the group on the finer aspects of Tai Chi. A produce stall will operate on the night, and members old and new are always welcome.
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.