26 April 2015 - E-Update - Nepal earthquake
Dear friends,
I have been asked to broadcast the following:
Following the disaster in Nepal, we are quickly arranging a "Soup, Bread, Coffee, Cakes etc." lunch at the Pumping Station, Water Works Museum in Sutton Poyntz.
Thursday 30th April.
Easy free parking behind the Water Works. Drop in anytime between 11 - 3 p.m. Please support us and our many friends in Nepal, and bring your friends. Cost £7.00 - all monies will go to Nepal. With thanks, Richard Backwell and friends. |
Best wishes,
Bill Egerton
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20 April 2015 - E-Update
Dear friends,
An update on the two planning applications for the field off Plaisters Lane (application numbers WP/15/00081/FUL and WP/15/00088/FUL). Following the village meeting on the 13th February, and a Sutton Poyntz Society committee meeting on the 19th February, the Society's policy is to oppose this development, on the basis that it offends against 5 of our 7 Society planning policies and in particular will do visual damage to the Conservation Area and the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The Society's submission is at an advanced draft stage. If anyone wishes to see a copy to help them to decide what action they individually will take, please contact us by replying to this email. The closing date for submissions is 7th May - please contact us if you want advice about the process.
You can see the two applications with all their documentation (plans, landscape assessment, drainage report etc.) by going to the Borough Council's planning datastore at http://webapps.westdorset-dc.gov.uk/PlanningApps/Pages/Search.aspx and searching for "Plaisters". This also allows you to view representations that have already been made, and gives you a way of putting in your own representations.
Best wishes,
Bill Egerton
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1 April 2015 - E-Update number 4
Dear friends,
A few bits of news that can't wait for the next village Newsletter.
First, just over a week ago the BBC recorded one of the baptisms that are held from time to time in the River Jordan, at the top end of our village pond. This will be broadcast on Easter Sunday's "Songs of Praise", on BBC1 at 4.55 p.m. For more details, go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05qnvx4.
Second, on Wednesday 15th April, the Sutton Poyntz Society has organised a Quiz Night, at the Mission Hall. Entry to the quiz is free, and nibbles will be provided free, but bring your own liquid sustenance. "There's no such thing as free nibbles" said a wise man (or more likely a wise woman), and this is very true in this case, as the Quiz will be preceded by the Society AGM, starting at 7.30. This should not take too long, but it has been an interesting year for the Society.
Thirdly, the Village Friday Art Group will be holding their third Spring Art Exhibition on the weekend of 2nd/3rd May. Entry will be free, and delicious teas/coffees and cakes will be available. The Mission Hall will be open from 11.30 to 4.30 p.m. each day. Please come along to support the Art Group, and enjoy the art and refreshments.
Best wishes,
Bill Egerton
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24 February 2015 - E-Update
Dear friends,
I am sure many of you will already have heard the very sad news of the sudden death of Lesley Wilson, of 2 Cornhill Way. We all send our very deepest sympathy to Lesley's family and especially to her husband, John.
John has asked if I would pass out word via our village email system, to make sure all Lesley's friends in the village know the date and place of the Cremation Service, which will be at 3.15 p.m. on Thursday 5th March, at the Weymouth Crematorium. There will be refreshments available at the Springhead afterwards.
Yours, this time, in much sorrow,
Bill Egerton
27 January 2015 - E-Update number 3
Dear friends,
A few events coming up this weekend. On Friday evening, don't forget the talk Keith and Fiona Johnson will be giving on their family trip to Kenya, raising money for a hostel for children with disabilities in Kenya. Starts at 7.30, in the Mission Hall - Keith and Fiona will be serving puddings, so please let them know if you're going to be there, on 833230.
After that, stroll along to the Springhead, where Charlie will be singing.
Ian Bruce has asked me to let people know that the Borough Councillors who represent the Preston & Sutton Poyntz ward will be at the Mission Hall on Saturday afternoon, to give a briefing on what has occurred over the last year, and to answer questions. Light refreshments will be available. This starts at 2 p.m. - all are welcome.
Best wishes,
Bill Egerton
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30 December 2014 - EUpdate 2
Dear friends,
Here, quicker than I expected, is our second EUpdate. I have been asked by Keith and Fiona Johnson to pass on the following, and am delighted to do so in a very good cause:
Johnson family Kenya trip.You are invited to an evening at the Mission Hall on Friday 30th January at 7.30 where Keith and Fiona will be giving an insight into their trip to Kenya as a family to help build a girls refuge for the Massai community. This is also a fund raiser for Bomet hostel for children with disabilities which is one of the projects they supported during their visit. The evening will be a pudding and photo night and all are welcome. Please let Keith and Fiona know if you intend to come by giving them a call on 833230 or by email onThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Best wishes,
Bill Egerton
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29 December 2014 - EUpdate 1
Dear friends,
We have decided, in addition to the regular village Newsletter, to send out occasional email updates with local news. This is the first of our Sutton Poyntz EUpdates.
You will all, I hope, have seen the news about the village's purchase of the land at the top end of the pond, known generally as the "Springhead car park". We will be working over the next few months to try to get this part of the village into a good state so that it does not detract from the village's natural beauty. Nothing planned yet, but I'm sure that as the days lengthen and winter turns to spring, we will be asking for a team of volunteers to give the village, and this area in particular, a spring clean.
A few events for your diaries:
- History Evening - Wednesday, 21st January - 7.30 p.m. in the Mission Hall. A talk on Sir Thomas Buxton, who was MP for Weymouth and Melcombe Regis in the early 19th Century, founding Chairman of the RSPCA, and leading light in the anti-slavery movement. The Buxton family lived at Belfield House in Weymouth, and Buxton Road is named after him. Tickets £2.50, including wine, from Caroline Crisp (832529) or Bill Egerton (832872).
- Village Social Evening - Wednesday, 18th February - 7.30 p.m. in the Mission Hall. More news soon on what this event will be, but we are all in for a treat. Keep the date free in your diaries.
- Society AGM - Wednesday, 15th April.
A terrific turnout for the Carol Service last Monday, raising a record amount for the Salvation Army, whose band led our singing with the usual gusto. Well done, everyone. And huge thanks also to the Springhead for the village Christmas Meal on the 12th December.
Happy New Year, everyone.
Best wishes,
Bill Egerton
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