ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH
You can find more information about the church on the Sutton website here, and it also has its own Facebook page here.
SCAM ALERT
ALERT: 20/12/2019. Yet Another Amazon Prime Scam
A member of the Neighbourhood Watch reports taking a cold call from what was ostensibly Amazon. The member was asked to “Press 1” to prevent £39 being deducted from their Amazon account. Clearly this was a scam, but please beware. The Amazon scams are getting more common and plausible, an indication that the scammers are making good money from this try-on.
ALERT: 23/12/2019 URGENT: Safety Warning Regarding Dangerous Toy Dolls
Nottinghamshire County Council Trading Standards have been made aware that some dolls described as “Sweet Fashion Doll” and “Girl Beautiful Doll” are being sold in the Nottingham area. They have been found to contain high levels of a dangerous chemical called “phthalates.” Phthalates can harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.
We would urge anybody that has purchased a “Sweet Fashion Doll” or “Girl Beautiful Doll” not to use them and to return them to the retailer that they purchased them from.
To report information about these dolls or for consumer advice please contact the Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 03454 04 05 06.
MEET THE NEIGHBOURS
On a sad note it has been announced that founder member and organizer of the Meet then Neighbours group, Joan Reiter has decide to step down from the post as leader and organizer of the group after 20 years of dedicated service to the group and the village as a whole. The group will continue as before, in the capable hands of Margaret Boreham and Brian Seddons. It is hoped that residents will offer the same degree of support to the new leaders,(who are no strangers to the group) and allow the event to flourish as before. Joan will hopefully be popping in on odd occasions as time allows to socialize with old friends. Well done Joan!
GARDENING CLUB
After a very exciting and successful year, with a great selection of speakers, mainly due to the efforts of the Chair person and committee, the Sutton and Barnby Moor Club will hold their next meeting early in January, when a new programme will be available for members perusal.
For further details about the club and its activities please contact Jenny Bailey on (01777) 708 155. New members and visitors are always welcome.
PARISH COUNCIL
The next council meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday 8th January 2020 and you are invited to attend and join councillors working on your behalf.
SUTTON APRIL CLUB
The April club continue to meet every two weeks in the village and full details are available from Group Leader and organizer Carole Head on (01777) 705 077.
CHURCH SERVICE
On Sunday 22nd December (4th Sunday of Advent) the service at the local church was one of LOS POSADAS. (finding shelter for the Holy Family) and was conducted by officiant Joan Herrington. First reading of the day was by Janet Webb, readings from the Gospel: Luke 1. V26 -38 was by Joan Herrington. Intercessions: Janet Webb – Organist Geof Webb. The journey of the Holy Family from Nazareth to Jerusalem is now reaching its conclusion. During the last four weeks the Holy Family has been spending time with people in the Parish, and with the the children in school, usually moving each day, they are now here in church. Today we welcome them at a special service called LOS POSADAS. This is a service joyfully celebrated by Latin American Christians who carry lighted candles and sing as they walk from house to house in their town or village. The children dress traditionally as the shepherds and the Magi and they accompany the procession as they follow Joseph and Mary who is seated on a donkey. Their jubilation is great when they reach the end of the journey and Joseph and Mary are installed in the crib in church to await the birth of Jesus. This happened at the Crib Service on the eve of Christmas. They arrived safely and were given warm and loving hospitality as the birth of the Christ Child is awaited. Please come along to any services listed, you will be made very 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. Following the quiz “Play your cards right” – Cash Prize! Can you beat the local teams? Come along and try. 8:00pm start and bar open.
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We also have the Sutton Spotlight, which goes out to every house in the village on a quarterly (ish) basis. Space is sometimes limited, so try to get your entry in early.
We’re also lucky to have a village Journalist who collates news and updates for the Retford Times on a weekly basis. Get your copy in on Monday morning for the Thursday issue.
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