Village News – 16 January 2020

ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH

The service on Sunday 19th January 2020 is a “Family Service”, so please come along and bring the family. The service starts at the usual time of 9:15am and once again everyone is welcome.

PARISH COUNCIL VACANCY

Please note that a vacancy exists on the Parish Council and interested parties are  invited to contact the clerk to the council to discuss requirements. If this is a role you may be interested in, then please send a brief resume by email to the clerk@suttoncumlound .net on what you feel you could bring to the Parish Council. Alternatively if you would like to find out more about what the role entails then, using the same email address, send a contact number to the Clerk who will arrange to call you back for a chat. You can see more about the Parish Council on the village website.

The closing date for applications is Friday the 31st January 2020.

PARISH LUNCHES

The Parish Lunches appear to be a popular event and will continue to run for the foreseeable future. The next luncheon date is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 21st January 2020 at the Gate Inn at the usual time of 12:00noon. The event is a week later this month due to the staff at the local hostelry taking a well deserved break after a very busy festive period. 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) 742 562, or please just call in to the venue on the date announced.

SUTTON AND BARNBY MOOR W.I.

When the ladies met on Wednesday 15th January 2020 in Sutton Village Hall at the usual time of 7:15pm, they were about to  find out all about “Life in a Boatyard”, a talk and slide show by Adrian Abbott. For further details about the W I please contact Secretary Fiona Padgin on (01777) 703 532.

CHURCH SERVICE

The service at the local church on Sunday 12th January 2020, the first Sunday of Epiphany, was a “Sung Eucharist” and was conducted by the local vicar Reverend Cora Yarrien, with a group of approximately 30 present. After a warm welcome and opening hymn the congregation were invited to come forward if they wished to renew their vows of Baptism. The majority of those present were please to do so, without persuasion. Readings on the day were performed by Lynne Tweed, Monica Hockenhull. Intercessions: Dylan Boddy. Organist: Geof Webb. The Holy Communion service then followed. On completion of the service the gathering were invite to remain for refreshments and socialise with their peers.

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN REVIEW

The drop in session went ahead as planned between 6pm – 8pm on Friday 10th January 2020 with a representative from BDC on hand to discuss and advise as necessary any upgrade or update needed to keep the plan in vogue.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

The meeting of the Parish Council took place on Wednesday 8th January 2020 as scheduled with an almost a full complement of councillors present, one apology offered and one vacancy remaining. District Councillor Rob Boeuf and County Councillor Tracey Taylor were on hand for advice and guidance if required and the proceedings were monitored and recorded by Clerk to the council Nigel Johnson.

In the public participation section, a question from the floor arose regarding a village circular which appeared to cause some consternation in the village. This was produced and circulated due to limited time scale and a explanation would be given at the meeting scheduled for Friday evenings drop in session.

An update from Cllr Tracey Taylor covered a review of previous matters including Highways and drains. District Cllr Rob Boeuf update included flood prevention measures, planning and recent culvert checks in the village some of these matters in conjunction with Cllr Taylor.

Other matters discussed included: TPO’s which the clerk will make enquiries regarding same.

Next meeting of the council is scheduled for Wednesday 12th February at the usual starting time of 7:00pm.

GARDENING CLUB

The Sutton and Barnby Moor Club held their first meeting of the New Year on 7th January 2020 in Barnby Moor village hall when Dominic Schard from Muddy Fork was the guest speaker. The speaker explained the setting up and the functions of the scheme and the help it offers those who attend. He then instructed those wishing to participate the art of cane or basket ware type of weaving which eventually ended up as a decorative item for the benefit of birds in your gardens. Many produced (some with help) to a reasonable standard for the first attempt by those taking part. Another very informative evening organized by the club with the members in mind. For further details about the club and its activities please contact Jenny Bailey on (01777) 708 155. New members and visitors 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. 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.