Village News – 11 July 2019

ST BARTHOLOMEWS’ CHURCH

“Holy Communion” will be held at the local church on Sunday 14th July. The service will start at the usual time of 9:15am and everyone is welcome.

SPONSORED WALK

A care home in Barnby Moor has helped promote mental health awareness within the community by raising £200 at a fundraising walk. Residents and colleagues at Barnby Court decided to do a five mile charity walk as their fundraising activity, with home manager Margaret Greaves, deputy manager, Jacqui Swannack, and head cook, Barbara Horsfield, stepping up to the challenge. Joined by two former Colleagues at Barnby Court, the group embarked on their five mile charity walk around Idle Valley Nature Reserve in Retford, raising £200 after friends and family generously donated to the cause. Well done to all concerned!

MOBILE LIBRARY VAN

Just a reminder that the library van will visit the village on Monday 15th July 2019, stopping at the usual places:

1. Sutton Lane / North Road crossroads at 9:40am
2. 22 Station Road at 10:00am
3. 46 Station Road at 10:10am
4. Town Street at 10:25am
5. Portland Meadows at 10:45am
6. Portland Place (garages) at 10:55am

Please make use of this valuable service!

MEET THE NEIGHBOURS

When  the neighbours group next meet on Wednesday 17th July, Joan Reiter and her team will be on hand to welcome diners to the event Local chef and caterer Nigel Bower will once again provide an excellent meal on the day. Hopefully a small quiz will take place and the usual raffle will be held! Well worth a visit. Please let organiser Joan Reiter know if you are hoping to attend on (01777) 818 492.

SUTTON AND BARNBY MOOR W.I.

When the ladies of the local Women’s Institute hold their next meeting it will be at 7:15pm on Wednesday 17th July 2019 in Sutton Village Hall. The speaker on this occasion will be Steve Short who will tell the membership the story of Jasper Maskelyne, the War Magician. Members old and new always welcome!

PARISH LUNCHES

Please note that the Parish Lunch for July will take place on Friday 19th at the Gate Inn at 12:00noon. You are invited to join us for good food and conversation. NB: a small contribution is made to the current building fund after each lunch session.

Details of the lunches which occur approximately every six weeks are available from Church Warden Janet Webb on (01777) 818 682 or Lay reader Joan Herrington on (01302) 742562, or please just call in to the venue on the date announced.

SUTTON-CUM-LOUND C OF E SCHOOL

The local school will be holding their School Summer Fair on Sunday 21st July 2019 from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Villagers, parents and friends are invited to join them. A great variety of stalls and crafts will be available on the day, Including a selection of food outlets, refreshments, prosecco and beer, inflatables, raffles and lots more! A special dance performance from De Burnays Dance Centre.

Any queries please contact the organisers at suttonptfa@gmail.com. Please come along and support the local school, your children and Grand children. Great fun for all, a day not to be missed!

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

The local association are trying to keep the village updated with the latest Neighbourhood Alert messages. Please see details of the one listed below:

Action Fraud have received an increase in reports and intelligence where elderly victims are being targeted by individuals purporting to be police officers or traffic wardens. The victims are being approached whilst parked in a car park and are told by the suspect that they have parked illegally or broken a speed limit and a photo has been taken of their car for ‘evidence’. Victims are advised that they will face a substantial penalty fine unless they pay a smaller upfront fee immediately. Victims, who opt for paying the smaller penalty, will be directed to a parking meter and asked to enter their card and PIN. These parking meters have been tampered with by the suspect in order to retain the card.

Once the victim inserts their card and are asked for their PIN, the victims are shoulder surfed for their PIN by the suspect. Once victims input their PIN, the card is retained by the machine and victims are told by the suspect to seek help from the company who operates the parking meter or their bank.

Residents are advised to be vigilant and report any suspicious events the police on the non-emergency number 101.

The next meeting of the group is scheduled for Wednesday 31st July 2019 at the usual time of 2:30pm.

CHURCH SERVICE

On Sunday 7th July (3rd Sunday after Trinity), “Songs of Praise” were held at St. Bartholomew’s Church at 9:15am. Worship leader Janet Webb led the service.

GARDENING CLUB

The Sutton and Barnby Moor gardening club met at the Walled Garden in Clumber Park on Tuesday 2nd July where a tour of the walled garden took place. In the absence of head gardener Shirley Roberts, a senior member of the gardening staff was on hand to escort the group around the gardens. Twenty-one members and friends made the effort, with apologies received from those unable to attend on the night. With a 7 0’ clock start the group was amazed at the volume of works taking place within the walled venue, and were supplied with facts and figures to think about after the visit and for the future. The visit lasted approximately an hour and a half and was thoroughly enjoyed by the membership, especially the news about the latest “no–dig” policy which was well received and may well be put into practice by some of those in attendance.

Further information about the club and its activities available from Elaine Hauser on 07969 254 920. Members old and new 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.