ST.BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH
At St. Bartholomew’s church on Sunday 28th October, “Songs of Praise” will take place. Please come along and bring the family!
The service starts at 9:30am and everyone is welcome.
BEAT MANAGER
Please note that due to an internal staff rotation taking place, information received indicated that the current beat manager had moved on. This is not the case and we are pleased to retain the services of our regular beat manager, who serves us well and is a familiar face in the village and rural communities. Thanks to Councillor Tracey Taylor for bringing this to the village’s attention.
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
The local association will meet on Wednesday 31st at the usual time of 2:30pm. A report will follow.
BARNBY MOOR FUNDRAISER
Major news story about the recent Tsunami has prompted local residents to take action in support of this terrible tragedy. It has been decided to hold a coffee morning on Saturday 17th November at Barnby Moor village hall from 11:00am until 1:00pm. Admission is free, only pay for your coffee, donations not compulsory but very welcome!
DOG WALK
Approaching the festive season, a community dog walk is being planned and will hopefully take place on Sunday 2nd December. Further details to follow.
HALLOW’EEN PARTY
With Hallow’een fast approaching a party will take place in the Village Hall on Saturday 27th October starting at 5:30pm. Further details to follow. Witches and Warlocks welcome!!
SUTTON PARISH COUNCIL
The Parish Council met on Wednesday 10th October in the Village Hall at the usual time of 7:00pm, with seven councillors present and one apology. Clerk to the council, Nigel Johnson, was on hand to record the proceedings and District and County Councillor Tracy Taylor was in attendance for updates and advice if needed. Various subjects came under discussion during the evening including:
- Planning, re outline planning permission for homes on Sutton Lane. Referred to the Neighbourhood Plan for support.
- Gate Cottage- a planning appeal.
- From the floor, it was mentioned about grass cutting on Station Road. Road signs on approach to the village from Barnby Moor obscured by weeds and branches overgrown. near the level crossing.
- Under the Projects heading various suggestions were put forward.
- The Neighbourhood Watch scheme was discussed re the attempts to upgrade the scheme and encourage more coordinators to come forward. Some councillors thought this could be a joint effort by the council and the local association.
MEET THE NEIGHBOURS
The Neighbours group met on Wednesday 24th October as scheduled and a report will follow. For further details of the neighbour’s group, or to book a meal please contact organiser Joan Reiter on (01777) 818 492.
SUTTON GARDENING CLUB
Tickets are selling well for the club’s forthcoming Christmas Draw which is scheduled to take place on Saturday 8th December, with major prizes to be won.
SUTTON SPOTLIGHT
The local information sheet should have been delivered around the village during last week-end, if for any reason you have not received a copy, a few spare copies are usually available at the Village Hall; collect one when you visit the Post Office. The magazine is funded by the Parish Council but is edited produced and distributed by volunteers.
QUIZ NIGHT
The quiz continues to take place in the Village Hall every Sunday night, £1.00 entry per person which is paid back as prize money! The bigger the crowd – the bigger the prize! New contestants always welcome. 8:00pm start and bar open.
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