27 December 2025 - Mission Hall news
Dear all,
Carol Service The village Carol Service on Monday 15th was attended by a good crowd of villagers, who were (I suspect) rather pleased to find that the dreadful weather earlier that afternoon had persuaded us to move the event indoors. The music, let by the Salvation Army band, was great fun and helped put us all in a suitable festive spirit. We filled the Hall with the sounds of brass, percussion, and singing.
Unlike previous years, when we have managed the collection on behalf of the Salvation Army, they had their own collecting tins, so I can't tell you how much money was raised, but hope those who were there were generous.
Next event There will be a coffee morning on its regular date of Friday 2nd January. We look forward to seeing lots of you, even if through slightly blurry eyes. It would be really helpful if some volunteers could help at the end of the Coffee Morning to clear the main hall of all its furniture, ready for the Floor Refurbishment, which will be done in the following week. There is room in the lobbies and kitchen for all the furniture - unlike a year ago, nothing needs to be taken away from the Hall. Please let me know (07734 040883 or
Hall closure Please remember the hall will be closed for the week beginning 5th January, so that the floor can be sanded down and re-sealed.
With very best wishes to you all for 2026,
Bill Egerton - Mission Hall Chairman
12 December 2025 - Volunteers Required
On Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th of January 2026 our village Biodiversity group are planting a village orchard along Millennium Walk and creating a wildlife habitat adjacent to Veterans Wood. This work funded by a donation and a community grant will involve planting around 200 trees and installing deer protection.
The majority of the work will be undertaken by our local cub and scout group under the supervision of their leaders. In addition there will be a small number of adults with additional support needs ( Munsty’s Community Care Group) coming to get involved as part of developing their independence.
Whilst the Biodiversity Group will oversee the project we are asking for approximately 10 willing volunteers from the village to assist in the project by helping out on the day, such as erecting the deer guards and generally supporting logistics. If you would like to get involved please drop Jon Waterman an email (
Once the project has been completed there will hopefully be a presentation at the SPS AGM in April where people can learn more about the project.
10 December 2025 - GREEK/MAMMA MIA EVENING
Mamma Mia, Here we go again, my my........what a wonderful evening we are planning for you to start off the New Year of entertainment in Sutton Poyntz.
Date: Saturday 17th January 2026
Time 7pm
Tickets £20.00 pp
Last date for reserving tickets is 10th January
The evening will include a 3 course Greek Themed Meal with a gluten free/vegetarian option and appropriate musical entertainment.
As usual BYOB
Reserve your place by contacting
Hilary Davidson
Sue Smith
Go for it -wear blue and white or even an ABBA costume.
And a further date for your diary.
Sutton Poyntz famous quiz night
7th February, further details to follow.
9 December 2025 - Further information from Suze
Following on from my previous email, to make life a little easier, here is Suze's website address
https://gourmetglow.co.uk/general-newsletter-sign-up
Happy browsing
8 December 2025 - Suze
Our resident cook, food-photographer mixologist and Disney Queen - namely Suze Morrrison- has a Christmas gift for all the good people of Sutton Poyntz. She's asked us to pass on the following message to explain.
"The 'Christmas at Shortcake Cottage' e-cookbook is ready: fresh from my kitchen, wrapped in love, and waiting for you. I can't tell you how excited I am for you to open it. December has alway felt like a season made for sharing: recipes, stories, traditions, little flavours that travel from one home to another. The kind of moments where we say. "you have to try this, it tastes like comfort"
This book was created exactly from that spirit. From the joy of stirring something slow on the stove....from the warmth of hosting friends who feel like family...from our shared love of food that smells like softness and nostalgia.
And because this is a gift, freely given, I want to leave space for something that's been resting on my heart: raising money for a dog shelter in Thailand.
A Small Wish: Passing the Light Forward
I've always believed there is something sacred about rescuing animals. The quiet, unconditional love they give, the way their broken pieces soften in safe hands. So when I came across the story of Niall Harbisson in Thailand who built a sanctuary for forgotten dogs, it moved me deeply. He spoke of a tiny soul named Stormzy, run over and left with severe brain damage, given just a 5% chance of survival..... yet now living, healing, thriving. Stories like his remind me why I care so much, why rescue matters. why hope matters. And right now, after the devastating floods in Thailand, so many dogs have lost their homes and need that same chance of safety.
The cookbook is my gift, no strings attached."
Simply go to Suze's website and sign up for her newsletter. The first newsletter you received (mere seconds later) will give you the link to download her e-book. And while you're on the website have a poke around - it's stuffed full of fantastic photography recipes, and heart-warming writing (a sample of which you've just read) giving Suze's take on life.
30 November 2025
Well here we are, just a few hours and it's December and there are a couple of events for you during the first week.
Let's start with this coming Friday, 5th December
It's the monthly Coffee Morning in the Mission Hall , 10.30 start. Christmas jumpers and hats are welcome.
Come and join us for coffee and the usual gossip, sorry chat.
Following immediately on to Saturday 6th.
We are very grateful to Peter and Tamzin Hyde of Trinity Street Christmas Trees who have once again donated a beautiful Christmas tree which will be erected outside John and Ian's house at the fork. The switching on of the lights will be in the safe hands of our councillor, Louie O'Leary. Please be there by 6pm for this event where the traditional mulled wine and mince pies will be served.
We look forward to seeing you , and just in case this is my last newsbite, the committee wishes you all a happy Christmas and a healthy New Year.
29 November 2025 - Mission Hall news
Dear all,
First, the Sutton Poyntz Carol Service will be held on Monday 15th December, 6.30 start, outside the Mission Hall. The Weymouth Salvation Army will lead us in carols, readings and Christmas celebration. There will be a collection, for the Salvation Army supporting the great work they do at Christmas and throughout the year. The Carol Service will be followed by Mulled Wine and Mince Pies, for which we will move inside to the warmth of the Hall. We hope to see lots of you there.
Second, thank you to all the people that came to the November Coffee Morning, in aid of Children in Need. We had a good hall-full, and raised a total of £426.60.
Third, a reminder that the Hall will be closing for one week in January (week beginning Saturday 3rd January), to get the floor sanded and re-sealed.
Finally, can I give you advance notice of an event coming up next year - on the evening of 6th March, we will have a talk by Brigadier Jeff Little on the Portland Spy Ring. Jeff, who lives at Osmington, has given this talk to both local WI's; it was very well received and we are sure will be a topic of great interest to many of you. We will provide a meal along with the talk, again cooked, we intend, by Helen Furness. More details in the New Year, but please get the event in your 2026 diaries.
With best wishes for Christmas and the New Year,
Bill Egerton - Mission Hall Chairman
24 November 2025 - Village Christmas Party
The Springhead are holding their annual Christmas Party on
FRIDAY 12TH DECEMBER. at 7 p.m.
This will be an evening of fun, food and frolics.
Please pop into the bar, and see Jo Vicki or Grant, put your names down and pick up a menu.
They'll be very pleased to see you.