ST.BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH: “Songs of Praise” will take place at the local church on Sunday 24th May. The service starts at 9:30am and everyone is welcome.
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH: The local Neighbourhood Watch Association met on Tuesday 19th May at the Village Hall. This was the groups AGM and a full report will follow.
COUNCIL ELECTIONS: After her success in the local elections Councillor Tracey Taylor is already back at work, and attended the Parish council meeting held in the Village Hall last Wednesday evening. The Councillor thanked everybody for their support and offered support and advice to residents if and when required.
MEET THE NEIGHBOURS: The Gate Inn once more hosted MTN on 11th May and new chef Lee was shown the ropes by Dean and Jane. 31 people sat down to a delicious meal of roast chicken. Our thanks go to Dean and Jane who have supported us throughout and we wish them all the best in the future.
Our next meeting on 9th June will be a BBQ followed by strawberries and cream. If inclement weather should prevail, plan B will be put into operation! If you would like to join us, please ring Joan on 702137 to book your place.
WOMEN’S INSTITUTE: The monthly meeting of the local WI took place on Wednesday 20th May in the Village Hall at the usual time of 7:15pm.
This was the “Resolutions” meeting and a plant stall operated during the evening.
When the group met earlier (Tuesday 5th May) it was the area group meeting when 45 plus members met (again in the village hall) and enjoyed an evening in convivial company. An interesting speaker addressed the group and on completion members availed themselves of an excellent buffet.
QUIZ NIGHT: A much larger than usual turn out at the local hostelry on Sunday night as villagers and friends made the effort and gathered to say goodbye the present landlord / landlady Dean and Jane Slater who are moving on in a bid to further their careers.
As regulars drank a toast to the incumbents and wished them well local resident and owner of the Gate Inn Mr Les May reiterated the same good wishes and every success in future ventures. Formalities complete it was then the serious business of the main event of the evening, the very popular quiz, which is held at the Gate every Sunday night at 8:00pm and attracts an ever increasing crowd each week.
In the absence of regular question master John Jones, local man Nigel Johnson again took the chair for the evening. After a great many questions, winners were finally established and a surprise all round when it was announced it was the Landlord / Landlady themselves who had actually won on the night.
Congratulations from all the other competitors brought another good night to a close at the local venue.
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.