COUNCIL ELECTIONS: Many residents were pleased to hear that District Councillor Tracey Taylor has retained her seat in the recent council elections held last week.
The Councillor is already back at work, declaring business as usual!
SUTTON GARDENING CLUB: When the Annual General Meeting of the gardening club took place on Tuesday 5 May 2015 at 7:15pm in the Village Hall, 27 people were present. On this occasion a new committee was formed and consists of:
- Chairman: Pablo Stott
- Treasurer: Jill Kenny
- a programme secretary and a committee of six others.
During the evening the annual report was given, illustrated by 60 photographs taken over the past three years. A very interesting evening with a bit of home grown humour thrown in for good measure.
ST.BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH: On Sunday 17th of May “A Family Service” will take place; please come along and bring the family!
The service starts at 9:30am and everyone is welcome.
WOMEN’S INSTITUTE: The monthly meeting of the local WI will take place on Wednesday 20th May in the Village Hall at the usual time of 7:15pm.
This will be the “Resolutions” meeting and a plant stall will operate during the evening. Members old and new always welcome!
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH: The local Neighbourhood Watch Association met on Wednesday 29th April at the usual time of 2:30pm and the following items came under discussion:
- Neighbourhood Watch Signs – the chair was unable to progress the matter at this time.
- PCSO’s – concerns were raised and discussion took place over the intention to reduce the numbers of PCSO’s in Notts by 70 posts due to budget cuts. The committee felt a greater uniform presence was required and cuts would be detrimental to the policing the rural areas. This was not in line with the Police Commissioners ideas when he visited the group last year.
- The local associations AGM will take place on Tuesday 19th May in the Village Hall at 7:30pm. Members and non-members are welcome. Light refreshments on the night.
QUIZ NIGHT: Another busy night at the Gate Inn on Sunday evening when various teams once again competed for the much sought after prize on offer.
After a hard fought battle, which went to the wire and was finally decide by a tie-breaker, the winning team was declared as the Station Road Stooges.
In the absence of regular question master John Jones, local man Nigel Johnson took the chair for the evening, with the same rules applied and no quarter given.
Another quiz on Sunday at the usual starting time of 8:00pm.
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 Telephone: 101 ext. 8077 364, Mobile: 07525 226 893
PCSO 4778 Aaron Stocks Telephone: 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.