ST.BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH: On Sunday 31st January, a “Candlemass Service” will take place at the local church. The English name, ‘Candlemas, refers to the custom of blessing and distributing candles and carrying them in procession before the mass. The light of the candles is symbolic of Christ as the light of the world, to stick to tradition all the candles should be made of beeswax.
An ancient Scottish rhyme tells us:-
If Candlemas day be dry and fair, The half o’ winter to come and mair. If Candlemas’s day be wet and foul. The half o’ winter gane at Yule.
The English version is:-
If Candlemas Day be fair and bright Winter will have another fight. If Candlemas Day brings cloud and rain Winter will not come again.
The service starts at 9:30am and everyone is welcome.
NEW PCSO: The new PCSO for our area, Claire Walker, has taken up her post and has been seen in and around the village. Her contact details are listed below and are worth making a note of.
Please make yourself known to PCSO Walker when you see her in the village. Stop and say hello and make her feel welcome.
SUTTON ART GROUP: The group meet every Friday morning in the Village Hall and from time to time have a professional artist to provide new ideas and help members progress further. After the next session the group will assemble at the local hostelry at 1:00pm where a lunch has been organised on their behalf.
SUTTON GARDENING CLUB: The groups’ next meeting scheduled for Tuesday 2nd February will be back at Sutton Village Hall, when local gardening expert John Stirland will advise on understanding seeds, fertilizers and manure.
You can find the 2016 Programme here
For any queries relating to the programme please contact Elaine Hauser on:
- (01777) 705 274
- mobile 07969 254 920
- or email: gardeningclub@suttoncumlound.net
Why not come along to a meeting and see if you wish to join or just attend the occasional event?
MEET THE NEIGHBOURS: The Neighbours Group meeting is on 9th February at 1:00pm when the group can look forward to a fish chips and peas meal, at the Gate Inn.
Please notify organiser Joan Reiter if you are thinking of attending on (01777) 702 137.
SUTTON PARISH COUNCIL: The next meeting of the council is scheduled for Wednesday 10th February 2016 at the usual time of 7:00pm in the Village Hall.
Chairman of the council Ron Beare and his fellow councillors invite you to join them as they work on your behalf. Members of the public and press welcome.
SUTTON AND BARNBY MOOR WI: The ladies of the Sutton and Barnby Moor WI met in the Village Hall as scheduled on Wednesday 20th January another good turn-out for the group with two visitors present on the night.
Fiona Pagdin took the chair in the absence of President Jackie Payne. Notts Federation Advisor Ann Marie Morley was present for the evening to offer help and advice if required, and promote recruitment and advise members regarding official posts that may become vacant in the future.
The speaker for the evening was Ray Goodburn who addressed the members on delights of a trip from “Moscow to St. Petersburg”. The talk included reference to all the great Russian leaders, Historical buildings, not forgetting the Kremlin, moving from Communism through the Cold War period to capitalism, and the changes experienced by the Country and its people. The talk, accompanied by a Power Point presentation, was warmly accepted by the gathering and was followed by a question and answer session.
A very enjoyable and informative evening.
BURNS SUPPER: When the fourteenth Annual Burns Supper took place in the Village Hall on Saturday 23rd January all allocated places were filled. Once again the hall was tastefully decorated with the tartans of the many Scottish clans. The Scottish Standard and the Saltire were also on display.
On arrival the guests were greeted with a skirl of the pipes, courtesy of local piper Andy Jones and invited to join in a sherry reception, the ladies receiving a sprig of Heather. After a formal welcome and the usual health and safety brief, the gathering were asked to stand for the Selkirk Grace prior to the starters being served. This was conducted by Gail Bradley chief hunter for the evening.
Chairman Frank Bradley gave the usual warm welcome and outlined the evenings programme. Guest speaker for the evening was Graham Bonnyman who recited many Burns poems and reiterated many anecdotes and historical facts about Scotland and details about the bard himself.
The Haggis was piped in by Andy Jones and delivered to the top table by the catering staff where it was duly addressed by the chief hunter. Diners were upstanding to toast the Haggis, the piper and chef being offered the traditional libation. A few words about the Bard himself followed, outlining his greatness, if only for a few short years, but still remembered the world over today.
Diners continued to enjoy an excellent meal provided by Joan Goodman and team (J G Catering). After the meal and during a short break for teas and coffees interrupted by an odd news Flash. Certificates were presented those attending a Burns Supper for the first time here at Sutton.
A grand raffle and more banter took the event nearer a close when resident piper Andy Jones played a short medley of tunes for those present.
One of the guests for the evening, Sue Benson, gave the gathering a rendition from the Scottish Song Book accompanied by audience participation, and later in the evening the village’s very own songstress Carole Head agreed to sing for those present.
Well done to both ladies!
A vote of thanks was given to all those who helped in any way the piper brought the evening to a close with an another offering from the Bard himself ,“Auld Lang Syne, which is sung at the end of events all over the world.
This brought a very enjoyable evening to a close¸ celebrating fourteen consecutive years of Burns nights here in Sutton, and thinking about the next.
Many of the guests opted to remain in the hall and socialised after the main event was over.
The Burns supper once again proved to be a great success, mainly due to the efforts of the organisers and friends who gave of their time so freely to make it so.
The format for the supper was arranged and coordinated by Sharon Dyson with support from the Burns Team, the village hall committee and loyal friends.
The estimated sum of £550 raised by the event is destined for Village Hall funds.
Thanks go to all who assisted in any way.
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
For help and advice in the first instance please contact:
PCSO Claire Walker – Mobile: 07525 226 626
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.
