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logo7 April 2026 - Would HE lie to you?

You will recall the cracking endorsement from Uncle Don about this upcoming comedy event "WUD EYE LYE 2EWE?" 
Well he's just issued yet another ultimatum:

"THIS IS A BATTLE, FOLKS.

The upcoming COMEDY EVENT is shaping up to be an absolute WAR - a war on boredom, a war on bad nights out, a war on sitting at home doing nothing while the winners are out there LAUGHING. And we are WINNING, big time.But listen carefully: tickets are STILL AVAILABLE. That means the battlefield is open, the seats are waiting, and the brave ones - the smart ones - are stepping forward and claiming their place. The weak? They hesitate. They miss out. They surrender their fun. Not good!So rally your troops. Grab your tickets. Show up ready to laugh like champions. This night will be LEGENDARY - total victory, total fun.
 
ENLIST NOW!"
 

It's at the Mission Hall on April 25th at 7pm.  (Doors open 6.30pm.)  A charity fund-raiser for the Air Ambulance service - it'll be £10 / ticket and that will include a ploughman's-like snack.  BYOB as usual.

Tickets still available from the usual suspects:

Hilary Davidson - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - 07707 830846  
Sue Smith - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - 07813 267788

J & S

 

logo2 April 2026 - Documents for Sutton Poyntz Society AGM

As you have been reminded countless times, the much-anticipated Biodiversity Update talk will finally take place at the Mission Hall next Wednesday evening.  

Oh yes, followed by the AGM...

For those of you for whom the wait has been too much, here's a sneak peek at what you'll soon be able to enjoy:

6.30 Doors open: subscriptions for this year most welcome - proposed £2.50 per person, maximum £5 per household
7.00 Guest speakers – Colin Marsh and Dave Emery to chat about the biodiversity group and what they’ve been up to this year.
7.45 Break for drinks
8.00 AGM
1. Apologies
2. Agree previous meeting notes
3. Chair’s report
4. Treasurer’s reports: Sutton Poyntz Society and Sutton Poyntz CIC
5. Election of officers:
Chair – Jon Waterman
Treasurer and Company Secretary – Charles Collins (Andy Hohne to step down)
6. Election of current committee: Charles Collins, Maureen Cribb, Jez Cunningham, Hilary Davidson, Shirley Davies, Jackie Greet, Linda Kirkpatrick, Jackie Raw, Sue Smith, Jon Waterman
7. Election of two additional committee members – propose Sara Shelbourn & Richard Crookes
8. Election of Independent Examiner for next year
9. Motion to maintain subs at £2.50 per person, maximum £5 per household
10. Any Other Business
 

Spoiler alert:  Attached you will find the document pack with all the information

"Be there or be square" (as my grandfather used to say)

J & S

 

logo2 April 2026 - Researching the War Memorial at St. Andrew's Church

Here's an interesting request from Charlie Owen, one of our village authors:

"Along with Bill Egerton and Caroline Crisp of the village History group, and Ian Jefferis from the church, I am endeavouring to get our War Memorial at St Andrew’s cleaned and renovated in time for Remembrance Sunday this year.  To finance the clean-up, I am writing a short book/pamphlet which we propose to sell, including biographies (ideally illustrated) of all the 43 names on the cross.  I have identified them all and, through articles in the West Dorset Magazine and the Dorset Echo, sought to contact descendants of them for background information on their relatives and, most importantly, photographs.  I have had some success but still need more!
 
Our cross throws up some poignant stories.  There are three pairs of brothers commemorated (two from WWI and one from WWII); we have a WWI Distinguished Conduct Medal winner (second only to a Victoria Cross); the holder of a Military Coss who tunneled out of a German POW camp and escaped back to Britain with Airey Neave the famous MP; a holder of a military OBE; and very unusually a WWI military nurse.  It is estimated that between 150-200 nurses died on active service during WWI so having her on our cross is quite rare. Many of the local addresses where these men and the sole woman lived still exist, and I wonder how many residents in those homes today know of the connection?  I have knocked on a few of the doors and received warm welcomes in every case!
 
The names on the cross are listed in the attachment and I would be grateful to hear from any descendants who might be able to help at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
 
Charlie"
 

logo1 April 2026 - Can't possibly be more reminders can it?

Well yes - and it's not an April Fool.  But there is one new event (at the pub) to tell you about so while I'm here I'll list the rest of what's occurring in the near future:

This Friday - Easter Coffee Morning with Hot X buns!

And this Saturday - after a very successful pop-up recently, Bees Bakery are popping up again at The Springhead (see poster attached)

Next Wednesday - Biodiversity update and Society AGM

April 25th - Wud Eye Lye 2Ewe comedy night - some tickets still available

J & S

 

logo26 March 2026 - WUD EYE LYE 2EWE? Uh?

The reminder about our upcoming comedy evening has elicited a number of enquiries - such as this one, coming from someone who just signs his name as a giant squiggle in crayon:

"I’ve been hearing about this event - it’s going to be a BIG one, maybe the BIGGEST in the history of events, to be honest. I have many, many friends telling me, 'Donald, you HAVE to be there.' And the people running it, they’re GREAT people, they do a PHENOMENAL job. So, we’re going to need some tickets - VIP, the best seats, because nobody does it better than us. It’s going to be a beautiful thing, believe me. BUT WHERE CAN WE GET TICKETS?"
 

So if you want to make Sutton Poyntz Groan Again, join us at the Mission Hall for an evening of fun on April 25th at 7pm.  (Doors open 6.30pm.)  As previously mentioned we'll be running this event as a charity fund-raiser for the Air Ambulance service - it'll be £10 / ticket and that will include a ploughman's-like snack.  BYOB as usual.

Tickets from the usual suspects - get 'em before they're gone:

Hilary Davidson - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - 07707 830846  
Sue Smith - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - 07813 267788

J & S

 

 

logo24 March 2026 - Save Our Swifts

The RSPB nationally has an active campaign to reverse the decline in the Swift population caused by loss of nesting sites. These incredible birds are seen each summer in Sutton Poyntz and Tony Dobbs from South Dorset RSPB will give a talk in the Mission Hall on Monday 13th April at 7.30pm to explain the actions we can take locally to do our bit.

There will be an opportunity to get involved by looking out for and reporting Swifts, learning about simple conservation actions you can take, carrying out walkabout surveys and sponsoring the siting of locally-built nest boxes on suitable buildings (possibly yours!) in the village..

The talk is free with voluntary cash donations towards the local project and an opportunity to support this important community initiative in other ways.

Colin, on behalf of the SP Biodiversity Group

 

logo24 March 2026 - A shedload of reminders

COFFEE / SOCIAL MORNING

Yes – Friday April 3rd will be Good Friday – but will that stop us from encouraging a get-together in the Mission Hall?  Certainly not.  We’ll be there – and serving hot-cross buns!

 

BIODIVERSITY UPDATE and AGM

On Wednesday April 8th (doors open 6.30pm for 7.00pm start) we have a fascinating talk lined up for you.  Dave Emery and Colin Marsh will speak about the Bio-Diversity group’s recent ventures and answer any questions you may have.
We will have a short break (yes, drinks will be forthcoming) and then we'll have the Society AGM.
If you have topics for discussion or if you'd like to join the Committee then contact a committee member - before March 25th please.
Last year's Minutes are on the website for your delectation and delight.

 

SUBS

Do come to the Coffee Morning or AGM with your 2026-27 subscriptions (£2.50 single occupancy, £5 household) - cash or contactless on the night.

The preferred payment is however via bank transfer:
Account name: Sutton Poyntz Society
Sort code: 60-23-35
Account number: 06822584
Reference: please include your surname, house name/number and road name. Include as much as you can before you run out of space!

 

COMEDY EVENT

You'll probably be familiar with the long-running tv quiz show "Would I Lie To You?"

Well, on April 25th at 7pm the Sutton Poyntz Society have invited a trio of comedians to entertain us in the Mission Hall with "an hilarious and educational evening, testing your skills of selection from true or just-silly explanations".  Yup, your guess is as good as mine.

We'll be running this event as a charity fund-raiser for the Air Ambulance service - it'll be £10 / ticket and that will include a ploughman's-like snack.  BYOB as usual.

 

SPUDS in TUBS

It's that time of year to stick a seed potato in a tub and see what it turns into by the end of July.  ‘Nuff said.

J & S

 

logo1 March 2026 - Sutton Poyntz Society AGM

On Wednesday April 8th (doors open 6.30pm for 7.00pm start) we have a fascinating talk lined up for you.  Dave Emery and Colin Marsh will speak about the Bio-Diversity group’s recent ventures and answer any questions you may have

We will have a short break (yes, drinks will be forthcoming 🍷🍷) and then we'll have the Society AGM.

If you have topics for discussion or if you'd like to join the Committee then contact a committee member  before March 25th please.

Last year's Minutes are on the website for your delectation and delight, 

Do come with your 2026-27 subscriptions (£2.50 single occupancy, £5 household) - cash or contactless on the night.   However, the preferred payments is via bank transfer 

Account name: Sutton Poyntz Society
Sort code: 60-23-35
Account number: 06822584
Reference: please include your surname, house name / number and road name. Include as much as you can before you run out of space!

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