ST.BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH: Sunday 27th March is Easter Sunday and Holy Communion will take place at the local church.
Please note the earlier starting time of 9:00am.
Everybody is welcome.
SUTTON ART GROUP: The group continue to meet every Friday morning throughout the year in the Village Hall between 10:00am and 12:00noon. Last Friday the class were instructed in various techniques in the use of water colours. This was a one day art workshop overseen by popular Yorkshire artist Alan Smith and was appreciated by all those present.
WOMEN’S INSTITUTE: The ladies met as scheduled on Wednesday 16th March in Sutton Village Hall at the usual time of 7:15pm. This meeting was the group’s AGM and on the night the election of committee took place.
The evening started off in the usual way with the singing of Jerusalem. President Jackie Payne welcomed members and announced that this was the last time as president as she was standing down after 10 plus years and not seeking re-election.
Minutes of the last meeting were given out and approved along with any matters arising from
same, and any correspondence received. The annual reports were given by the Secretary, Treasurer and President. The President then went on to thank Mavis Bradley, who was standing down from the committee after serving for several years (a card and thank you gift was presented). Chris Abbott then presented the outgoing President with a Garden Centre Voucher and a card. Ann Sneath (Trustee) from County office was in attendance to oversee the election of the new committee.
The elected officers of the group are now as follows:
- President: Ann Fraser
- Secretary: Michelle Jaafar
- Treasurer: Christine Abbott
- supported by a committee of seven members
On conclusion of the official business, the guest speaker was introduced as Jenny Blizard, a Chartered Physiotherapist who addressed the ladies with a Women’s Health Talk which covered a wide and varied range of topics, including Pelvic Floor Health. This was a very enjoyable and informative talk and held the group’s attention throughout!
At the end of the evening former President Jackie Payne gave the customary vote of thanks
and the buffet supper was provided on this occasion by the committee members.
The next meeting of the group is scheduled for Wednesday 20th April in Sutton Village Hall at the usual time of 7:15pm.
Further details of the group programme is available from Secretary Michelle Jaafar, Tel: (01777) 818 092.
PARISH COUNCIL: The council held its monthly meeting on Wednesday 10th March
as scheduled and a update will follow.
QUIZ NIGHT AT THE GATE INN: Another good turnout at the Gates’ quiz night. Pablo set the regulars a hard one last Sunday night with “The Neighbours” picking up the £15-00 prize. Play Your Cards rolled over once again. Chris Sulley will be in the Chair this Sunday and we’re in bank holiday mode which not only means increased prize money for the quiz but there will be 3 hopefuls called up to Play the Cards on the night.
Don’t miss it – 8 o’clock start.
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.