ST.BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH: At the local church on Sunday 6th December “Morning Prayer” will take place.
The service starts at 9:30am and everyone is welcome.
CHRISTMAS MARKET AND COFFEE MORNING: The final Coffee Morning of 2015, incorporating the Annual Christmas Market, took place in the Village Hall on Saturday 28th November from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Brian and Kathryn Seddons were once again the hosts for the coffee morning and assisted members of the Village Hall Committee in the running the rest of day’s events.
After an early set up of the stalls, the committee were on hand to welcome villagers and friends as they arrived to scrutinise the goods on offer on the day. These included:
- A Sweet & Cuddly tombola
- Home-made bakery stall
- Jams and Preserves
- Cards and Crafts stall
- Seasonal Fruit and Veg
- plus Christmas Accessories
The ladies of the local WI had a raffle with Hampers as prizes.
After a slow start, business began to pick up as people made their way around the stalls, many stopping for a coffee or tea to enjoy with their choice of cake.
The Annual Christmas draw took place at about 2:00pm, after a few words from Angela Close chair of the Village Hall Committee.
The WI ladies made their draw first with John Softley winning an excellent hamper; second prize was won by Brian Seddons.
Local resident John Jones announced the winners as the main draw took place, with most of the major prize winners living in the village.
- First prize of £100 cash was won by local man Chris Sulley
- Second prize of a luxury hamper was claimed by Angela Close
- A Car Valet by Honda Garage Retford was won by Kylie Maule from Sutton
- Nigel Johnson won a Samsung Tablet
- and Frank Bradley won a Handy Cam in the Draw
All prizes were claimed or delivered on the day, which turned out to be very successful with a sum of £1,000.55 destined for Village Hall funds.
Thanks to all the sponsors of the event and people who supported the charity in any way. Lists of Prize winners will be circulated throughout the village.
SURPRISE PRESENTATION: At the end of the Annual Christmas draw on Saturday 28th November, Brian and Kathryn Seddons called members of the Village Hall Committee together and presented the group with a cheque for £500 donated by the Mansfield Building Society.
NETWORK RAIL: Network Rail has appointed a Fencing Contractor (H.W. Martin Fencing Ltd) to carry out a programme of boundary fencing upgrade on routes where the fence is deemed inadequate, i. e. not preventing trespass or not meeting the required standards in accordance with Her Majesty’s Railway Inspectorate. (HMRI)
The fencing adjacent to properties on the Station Road area of the village has been risked-assessed by Network Rail’s Lineside Engineer, and as a result, has to be renewed. The work will involve the old fencing being removed (where possible) and replaced by new fencing. Some locations may require the removal of fly tipping/debris and possibly some cutting of vegetation along the fence-line before the new fence can be erected. This work is due to start on Saturday 12th December 2015 until Saturday 19th December 2015 and will be carried out during night time hours, 23:00 until 08:00.
Additional works will start on Saturday 9th January 2016 until Saturday 30th January 2016 and will be carried out during night time hours 23:00 until 08:00.
Every effort will be made to keep disturbance to an absolute minimum.
This comes after the Parish Council highlighted the dangers of broken fencing on Network Rail boundaries on two previous occasions.
SUTTON AND BARNBY MOOR W.I.: When the ladies of the local WI met on Wednesday 18th November in Sutton Village Hall at 7:15pm the Guest speaker for the evening was; Captain Alwyn Varley. The speaker addressed the members on the subject of “Life After the Life Guards” where he served for over 30 Years.
Unaccustomed to addressing a group of ladies only, the Captain made his peace before his talk after the group agreed to go easy on him. He told of his service in uniform and his connection with horses before and after retirement.
He related various incidents, with references to serving the Royal Family, judging at equestrian events, visiting horse shows and Gymkhanas in general.
A full and eventful life related from the heart, without the use of notes and thoroughly enjoyed by all present. On completion of the talk the customary vote of thanks was offered by Chris Abbott.
The local group meet on the second Wednesday in each month at 7:15pm in the Village Hall. Members old and new always welcome.
GARDENING CLUB: Watch out for the 2016 programme, noting that the first meeting of the New Year is the annual Pub Quiz at 7:15pm on Tuesday 5th January at The Gate Inn. This is sure to give members the lift they need when all the excitement of Christmas and the New Year has rapidly faded away. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun.
MEET THE NEIGHBOURS: MTN will meet for their Christmas celebration on the 8th December at the Gate Inn at the later time of 5:00pm. After a Christmas buffet provided by Lee and his staff, there will be carols to the accompaniment of Thoresby Brass band. Everyone is welcome to join us so please come along and help us celebrate.
Please let Joan Reiter know on (01777) 702 137 or send an email to mtn@suttoncumlound.net if you have not already done so. If you cannot make the buffet but would like to hear the band, they will be playing from 6:00pm so just turn up on the night.
SUTTON APRIL CLUB: The April club continue to meet every two weeks in the village and full details are available from Group Leader and organiser Carole Head on (01777) 705 077.
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
or
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
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 12:00 noon
The local office can supply residents with: Pensions, Foreign Currency, Travel Insurance, Car insurance, investments and Savings.