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ST.BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH: “Holy Communion” will take place on Sunday 11th December at the local church.

The service starts at 9:30am and everyone is welcome.

FAMILY FUN AND QUIZ NIGHT: A family fun and quiz night which includes a Pie and Pea Supper will take place in the Village Hall on the night of Saturday 10th December. Musical bingo at half time and a licensed bar will operate.

Tickets are £2.50 for 12 year olds and under; £5.00 all others. Doors open at 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start. Promises to be a good night.

MEET THE NEIGHBOURS: The “neighbours group” will meet on Tuesday 13th December at the later time of 5:00pm at The Gate Inn. A festive buffet will be provided by chef Kieron and his team. Thoresby brass band will be playing and accompanying carol singer from 6:00pm. There will be an exiting Christmas raffle and lots of fun for all, so please join your neighbours.

There will be a charge of £5.00 for the buffet for adults. Please come and support the event.

NETWORKRAIL: NetworkRail indicate that further workings to erect new fencing behind properties on Station Road in the village, in the vicinity of the Sutton and Barnby Moor level crossing East Coast mainline need to take place.

The work will involve removing the existing railway boundary fence, and replace it with a new 1.5m high steel post and wire fencing with stock netting fence.   Some locations may require the removal of fly tipping/debris and the cutting of vegetation to allow the new fencing to be erected.

The workforce will be operating over the next two Sundays, starting on Sunday 11th December between the hours of 00.01 to 07 30. NetworkRail apologise for any inconvenience these workings may cause.

COMPUTER CLUB: Computer Sessions began on Monday 14th November from 1:00pm until 3:00pm at the Village Hall. The cost is £5.00 per person, payable at the event.

Call: (01777) 707 153 or mobile: 07929 352 753 for further details.

COFFEE MORNING: The Coffee Morning that went ahead as planned on Saturday 3rd December was a Coffee morning with a difference; it is the last one of the year and guess what? This was a Christmas coffee morning with regular hosts Brian and Kathryn Seddons on hand to welcome visitors old and new to the event. The event commenced at the usual time of 10:00am and during the event the Grand Prize Draw took place. A few craft stall were on display and the traditional mulled wine was on sale.

Chairman of the Village Hall committee, Chris Sulley, was on hand to get the Grand Prize Draw underway at approximately 1:00pm. Most of the major prizes on this occasion going to local residents. A list of prize winner will hopefully appear next week.

QUIZ NIGHT: Sundays quiz at the local hostelry was won by Jane Sulley’s crew. Some said well done!!  Others told the truth – all in good fun. Another quiz on Sunday at 8:00pm.

REGULARS

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:

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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.