ST BARTHOLOMEWS’ CHURCH
The service on Sunday 17th February, the 3rd Sunday before lent, is a Family Service. Please come along and bring the family. All welcome. The service starts at 9:15am.
PARISH LUNCH
An open invitation was offered to share lunch at the Gate Inn, the local hostelry in the village, on Friday 15th February at 12noon. It is hoped that this may become a regular event in the village, approximately once a month or otherwise? The cost will be around £10 per person and anyone wishing to attend should contact the PCC secretary Janet Webb, Tel 0177 818 682, to book a place. The Gate Inn are giving the church all their support
NETWORKRAIL
Network rail have issued the following information: An annual level crossing test will be carried out at Barnby Moor and Sutton level crossing on Station Road in the village. The workings will commence on Friday 22nd February from 23:55pm until Saturday 23rd February at 5:30am. This may mean closure of the road during these times. The company apologise for any inconvenience caused by these essential workings.
RURAL MATTERS
As spring approaches and farmers prepare for the coming season, observant villagers will have noticed ploughing / planting has taken place, hedgerows cut back and the dykes over the level crossing have been cleared. The latter helps prevent any flooding in the event of exceptional heavy rains, as experienced in previous years.
Reassuring to know that old farming procedures are still being adhered to these days when so many cut backs are implemented in other walks of life. Well-done Farmers.
MEET THE NEIGHBOURS
The next meeting of the Neighbours Group is scheduled for Wednesday 20th February in the Village Hall, at the usual starting time of 1:15pm. Please let the organiser know if you will be attending the event! Make a note in your diaries.
Further details of the group and its activities are available from group organiser Joan Reiter on (01777) 818 492.
SUTTON AND BARNBY MOOR W.I.
When the ladies of the local W.I. meet on Wednesday 20th February in Sutton Village Hall at 7:15pm guest speaker Jan Palmer will be instructing the group how to make handmade soap.
Some soap will be offered for sale on the night. A raffle will take place during the evening and members are invited to bring along a small gift if possible.
Further details of the group and its activities available from President Ann Fraser tel: (01777) 705 906.
PARISH COUNCIL
Sutton Parish Council held their monthly meeting as scheduled on Wednesday 13th February 2019 in the Village Hall, at the usual starting time of 7:00pm. A report will follow when to hand.
GARDENING CLUB
The club met on Tuesday 5th February as schediled, and a report will follow.
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.
LOCAL OUTING
A group from the village attended Retford Mens Probus on Friday 8th February some to join, some already members. They attended to listen to speaker Chris Daniels engaged by the group, a director of Retford Hub who explained the Hub’s existence, formation and function. He then addressed the Probus membership on the subject of the Pilgrim Fathers, and explained the finer details of the travellers, from their existence in Scrooby until their arrival in America. Providing many extra facts and expelling many myths long the way, the speaker was well received and the talk was very educational. Retford Men’s Probus Club meet every other Friday morning at Westhill Community Centre Ordsall at 10:00am. You are welcome to join them.
CHURCH SERVICE
The Rev. Cora Yarrien was the Celebrant assisted by lay reader Joan Herrington when Parishioners gathered in church on Sunday 10th February at the usual time of 9:15am. They were there to celebrate a Sung Eucharist on this the 4th Sunday before lent. After a warm welcome from the vicar and the announcement of any general notices the service began in full. The first reading was given by Fiona Pagdin followed by the gospel related by Janet Webb. Various hymns and prayers were said throughout. Intercession: Janet Webb – Organist:Geof Webb. Holy Communion was then given and at the end of the service a final blessing was given to all. The gathering were then invited to stay for refreshments.
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
The committee of the local association held their monthly meeting as arranged on Wednesday 31st January at the usual time of 2:30pm. A general discussion took place after the perusal of agenda items.
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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