Village News – 12 March 2020

ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH

The service on Sunday 15th March will be a “Family Service”. Please come along and bring the family! A warm welcome awaits you!

SUTTON SPOTLIGHT

The local information sheet has been delivered to most properties over the last few days. Once again produced to a very high standard and full of dates for your diaries. Make a note now, as you won’t want to miss out on the many popular events happening in the local community! Spotlight is funded by the Parish Council, edited compiled and distributed by an army of volunteers. Thanks to all concerned.

MEET THE NEIGHBOURS

The next meeting of the Neighbour’s group will take place on Wednesday 18th March in the Village Hall at the usual time of 1:00pm. Too book a place, please email: mtn@suttoncumlound.net or ring and leave a message on (01777) 854 410.

SUTTON AND BARNBY MOOR W.I.

When the WI members meet on Wednesday 18th March 2020 in Sutton Village Hall, this will be the groups AGM.   During the evening the election for President will take place, presentation of annual reports and nominations for committee members will follow. A buffet will be provided on the night. Members old and new always welcome!

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

Due to issues at the Village Hall, the Parish Council meeting on Wednesday the 11th March was temporarily postponed.

CHURCH SERVICE

On Sunday 8th March 2020 (2nd Sunday of Lent) a “Sung Eucharist” took place at the local church. The service was conducted by local vicar Rev.d Cora Yarrien. Readings on the day were: Romans 4-1<>5, 13<>17 by Fiona Pagdin, Gospel Readings: John 3 – 1<>17 by Monica Hockenhull.   Intercessions: Dylan Boddy –Organist Geof Webb. After the service those present were invited to remain for refreshments.

GARDENING CLUB

With a hint of spring in the air, a large number of people turned out for the March meeting of the Sutton and Barnby Moor Gardening Club, which on this occasion was also the group’s AGM. The present chairperson Jenny Bailey welcomed everyone to the event and gave a brief outline of the clubs progress over the last 12 months. Those present were provided with a copy of the agenda plus a latest financial statement. The usual reports were given by the chairperson, followed by the treasurer’s report and were explained in detail to members.

A suggestion to raise the annual subscription from £12 to £15 per annum was put to the gathering and was unanimously accepted. This was mainly due to the increased costs of invited speakers at monthly meetings. The present committee then stood down, to allow for the formation of a new committee. With no nomination put forward, the former committee were asked if they were prepared to stand again. They agreed to stand en-bloc for a further 12 months and this was ratified from the floor and much appreciated by the membership.

On the conclusion of the official business members were invited to remain for wine and nibbles and refreshments, with an opportunity to purchase garden paraphernalia and plants donated. A few vacancies still remain within the group and with 28 out 31 members attending on the night places are filling up quite quickly! This is due to the efforts of the officers and committee members working on behalf of the club. For details about the club and its activities please contact Jenny Bailey on (01777) 708 155. New members and visitors are always welcome

QUIZ NIGHT

If you are a Brain of Britain, Knowledge Lump, a Mastermind, or just a well-informed person, you are more than welcome to come along and try to out-wit the regulars on our village 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.