ST BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH
The service scheduled for Sunday 20th January, the third Sunday in Epiphany is a Family Service. Please come along and bring the family. The service starts at 9:15am and everybody is welcome.
WOMEN’S INSTITUTE
When the ladies of the Sutton and Barnby Moor WI met on Wednesday 16th January, invited speaker Dominic Schad from Muddy Fork enlightened the members on the work done on the Idle Valley gardens. A report will follow.
Members old and new always welcome. Usual starting time 7:15pm.
MEET THE NEIGHBOURS
The meeting of the Neighbours group took place on Wednesday 16th January at the usual time of 1:15pm in Sutton Village Hall and a report will follow.
Further details of the group and its activities are available from group organiser Joan Reiter on 01777 818 492.
CHURCH SERVICE
At the local church on Sunday 13th January, a ”Sung Eucharist” took place. The Reverend Cora Yarrien conducted the service which was fairly well attended, with one or two new faces in the congregation. After a warm welcome on this, the second Sunday of Epiphany, Mark Adams gave a reading. Following this a gospel reading was given by Janet Webb. Intercessions: Dylan Boddy. Organist: Geof Webb. The sermon for the day was on the baptism of Jesus Christ and during this session members of the congregation were invited to come forward and renew their baptism vows with the incumbent on hand to mark the sign of the cross on the brows of each and every one who came forward. The communion service followed with the singing of hymns and the saying of prayers taking place. As the session ended the gathering were invited to remain for refreshments very welcome after such a touching and memorable service.
TRAIN BUFFS
Steam enthusiasts were out in force on Friday 11th January, as observant villagers will have noticed. A group of about 20 spotters had taken up positions in and around the level crossing on Station Road in the village awaiting the arrival of the world famous “Flying Scotsman” making a run from London to York as part of the Sir William McAlpine Tour. Approaching the Sutton crossing at approximately 12:15pm (somewhat late probably due to the excess of main-line rail traffic) and in full steam, still a wonderful and memorable sight to see, bringing back memories for a great many fans of the steam era. A sight many are happy to see over and over again.
PARISH COUNCIL
The Parish Council held its monthly meeting as usual on Wednesday 9th January 2019 in the Village Hall at the usual time of 7:00pm. Six councillors were present on the night, with apologies received from those who were unable to attend. Rob Boeuf took the chair as the regular Council Chair was unable to attend due to circumstances beyond her control. District / County Councillor Tracey Taylor was in attendance for help and advice if and when required. Clerk to the council Nigel Johnson was on hand to record the event.
In the public participation session, a villager raised the question of traffic signs in parts of the village, highlighting the possible dangers and requesting some action be taken. A councillor present had already dealt with the matter and agreement had already been reached and was related to all present. The clerk will follow up with a reminder letter to BDC.
The meeting was given an update on local matters by Councillor Tracey Taylor. On other matters an update was given on the situation with regards to the Igas development at Tinker Lane site. This was being dismantled on a daily basis and a cleanup operation will take place in due course. Other agenda items discussed included planning, finance and general village topics.
GARDENING CLUB
The club met as arranged on Tuesday 8th January at Barnby Moor village hall. This was the groups’ first meeting of the New Year and a general Quiz associated with gardening was arranged on members behalf. After a warm and seasonal welcome from chairperson Jenny Bailey, those present were invited to form teams, with a maximum of four people per team to compete in the evenings event. This done, the quiz could begin. The quizmaster on this occasion was Elaine Hauser, who outlined the rules and regulations regarding the quiz, and ran a tight ship throughout the night, no quarter given. 30 questions in total, as all the teams racked their brains to hopefully find the right answers to the questions which were proclaimed to get easier as the night progressed. After a lot of quips and good-hearted banter, an eventual winning team was declared. The team name chosen by the winners was Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor all stars who came tops with a winning score of 23+ and were presented with a variety of potted plants to enhance any garden. Congratulations to the winners!
There were no losers on this occasion as all present were given a potted plant by committee for their efforts on the night. Refreshments were in the capable hands of Paul and Rose Cody and brought an excellent evening to a close. Thanks to all concerned.
A few vacancies still exist within the group and further information about the club and its activities available from Elaine Hauser on 07969 254 920. Members old and new always welcome.
YOUTH CLUB
The Youth Club continue to meet during term time on a Tuesday night in the Village Hall (except for the first Tuesday in the month) from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. New members are always welcome.
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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