ST.BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH: At the local church on Sunday 15th May, a Pentecost Family Service will take place.
The service starts at 9:30am and everybody is welcome.
SUTTON PARISH COUNCIL VACANCY: The Parish Council currently has a Councillor Vacancy to bring the compliment of Councillors back up to 9.
If you are interested or wish to find out more about what the role entails then please contact the Clerk on clerk@suttoncumlound.net or phone on (01777) 948 320.
If you wish to apply then please supply a brief resume including details of what you feel you can bring to the Parish Council to be received by, or on, the 20th May.
A SERVICE OF CELEBRATION: A service to celebrate Mr Bryan Birkett’s 50 years of dedicated service to the church as Tower Captain will be held on Sunday 10th July at 3:00pm. The Right Reverend Tony Porter, Bishop of Sherwood, will be the guest preacher.
Bryan, as Tower Captain, has been responsible for the ringing of the church bells at Sutton which have played an important part in many weddings, funerals, special occasions and church services as well as being host to visiting ringers. Sutton bells are popular among ringers in the area who descend on St Bartholomew’s on a Wednesday evening for practice night to ring their melodies for the village’s pleasure.
Residents are invited to the special service which will be followed by light refreshments. Anyone wanting to attend are asked to contact the church to make them aware for catering purposes no later than 1st June.
They can be contacted by emailing: sutton-church@msn.com or by telephoning the Revd Sue Caddy on (01777) 703 322.
A collection has also been arranged and again anyone wishing to contribute can do so by contacting the church.
SUTTON ART GROUP: The Art Group has arranged a visit to Salford Quays and the Lowry Gallery on Sunday 3rd July leaving at 9:00am and for the return journey leaving Salford at 4:00pm – only £13 per person. Entry to the Gallery is free.
Further details available from Joan Reiter on (01777) 702 137.
The group continue to meet every Friday morning throughout the year in the Village Hall from 10:00am to 12:00noon.
GARDENING CLUB: On 3rd May the Gardening Club welcomed Gail Summerfield (Westshore Nurseries) and her husband John to address the meeting on ‘Pride in the Fall’. A surprise was in store as the group were treated to a double act with John taking the lead on the jokes. Gail was the lead speaker and inspired the audience to extend the ‘normal’ season in the garden and look for more colour and form in autumn gardens up to Christmas and beyond.
It was noted that Gail’s favourite shrub is the compact Abelian Grandiflora, that she is a proponent of leaving seed heads such as those of the Agapanthus throughout the winter, and keen on the Dahlia which can provide rich colours throughout the autumn if you continue to dead head. Her final message was that by keeping plants healthy they often keep going longer than we traditionally think they can.
If you missed the talk you missed lots of interesting and valuable information.
ANNUAL PARISH MEETING: The event organised by the Parish Council was held on Wednesday 4th May at 7:00pm in the Village Hall. Unlike previous years, various community groups were asked to provide static displays of what their activities are.
This was done with a great deal of success, the groups involved spending a lot of time and effort on the various displays relating to activities in the village and to update villagers on all the latest developments taking place. Some may affect the village directly, others may follow at a later date. The turnout on the night indicated that residents appear happy with the present situation.
The Chair of the Parish Council, Angela Close, was present to take on board any issues or concerns regarding the Village. Refreshments of wine and cheese nibbles were provided.
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.
GARDENING CLUB: Details relating to the club and its activities available from Elaine Hauser on (01777) 705 274 or mobile 07969 254 920 or email: gardeningclub@suttoncumlound.net
New members always welcome.
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.