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logo19 March 2024 - Who made a withdrawal from the (food) bank?

 
The generosity of Sutton Poyntz villagers is boundless.  The food bank donation box was bulging as usual yesterday morning, but when it was collected at lunchtime it had already been emptied.  Let’s hope the contents went directly to help some struggling family…
 
If/when we get news we'll keep you informed.
 
J & S
 
 

logo15 March 2024 - Q & A with local councillors and Sutton Poyntz Society AGM 

 
On Wednesday April 10th we have invited our councillors for Weymouth and Dorset (Louie O'Leary and Peter and Joanne Dickenson) to come and talk to us and answer your questions.  You can expect things like local buses, speed limits and pot-holes to be mentioned but If you want to submit your own questions beforehand then simply Reply to this email and we'll collate them.  Of course you are welcome to ask whatever you like on the night - time permitting!
 
We will have a short break (yes, drinks and nibbles will be forthcoming) and then we'll have the Society AGM.
Again, if you have topics for discussion or if you'd like to join the Committee then contact a committee member or just hit Reply - before March 27th please.
Last year's Minutes are here for your delectation and delight, and the Agenda for this year will give you a taste of the good things to come.
 
Come with your annual subs (£2.50 single, £5 household) - cash or contactless.
 
J & S
 
 

logo1 March 2024 -  Crime in Sutton Poyntz

Cllr Louie O'Leary has asked for this to be sent out:

“Myself and Cllr Joanna Dickenson have received a number of reports about crime and thefts in the Sutton Poyntz area this week. Can all residents please ensure they report it to the police either online or via the 101 number. We have spoken to the local officer who has confirmed a “spike” in the area and will be operating more patrols in the area. Please ensure any valuables are secure and car and house doors locked. If anyone wants to get in touch please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.”

Cllr Louie O'Leary
Dorset Councillor Littlemoor & Preston ward

 biodiversity_logo.jpg 28 February 2024 - Website updates
 
The Biodiversity Group have recently upgraded their part of the village website.  For those who are interested in natural history, they post monthly newsletters in which John Newbould produces fascinating information on wildlife both in the village and the wider area.  For some time Dave Emery has been compiling a monthly video diary of the wildlife we share the village with, using a remote camera in the woodland to the North of the Water Works.
They also provide background information on wildlife in the village together with information on activities to get involved with, covering conservation work and surveys carried out throughout the year.  Please have a look if you are interested in any aspects of natural history in the village.
 
 
 

logo25 January 2024 - Sutton Poyntz Garden Club Talk



We would like to invite anyone from the village who is interested in gardening to our next meeting.
This will be in the Mission Hall on Wednesday March 13th at 2.30.

We have a speaker coming to talk to us about "Seasonal Colour and Interest in the Garden".
The cost will be £3 and there will be tea and cake afterwards.

We do hope that some of the residents will find this interesting and will support this event.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing some of you.

Jane Young
 

logo22 February 2024 - Don Brierley

The Brierley family would like you to know that there will be a private Cremation, followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at St Andrew's Church, Preston on Wednesday 13th March 2024 at 2pm. Donations made payable to Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis may be sent c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW or can be made online by visiting www.grassby-funeral.co.uk 
 
J & S
 
 

logo19 February 2024 - Victorian Street Fayre

In case you hadn't seen it, this is from the Fayre Facebook page, written by Dave Langridge and Paul Caddy:

"I write this post with sadness, I and the 2022 Street Fayre committee have held off as long as possible, but unfortunately we have not been able to get enough people to form a full committee, with several key roles still remaining vacant.

Additionally due to changes in policy, access, health and safety concerns by Wessex Water we are no longer able to utilise the Waterworks area for the Fayre, this is obviously a huge blow to the running of the event.

Therefore, the committee have decided to cancel the 2024 event and have asked the residents locally what their view is on the event and to gauge interest to try again in 2025. This could be the same format, a totally new theme and format or a reduced event to cut down the impact on the manpower required to put the event on and impact on the village itself.

Please use the comments facility on the Facebook page or use Messenger within the Sutton Poyntz Victorian Street Fayre Facebook page to message the committee.

It is planned to mark the 30th Anniversary of the Street Fayre in the summer of 2024 in some way, all residents and supporters will be welcome to attend.......more details to follow on this page.

Thank you to all who have supported this event in the past we have thoroughly enjoyed putting the event on."

 
J & S
 
 

logo15 February 2024 - You lucky people!

Yes, there are a few tickets remaining for the Race Night!  Only a tenner!
 
It's on Saturday Feb 24th (7.30pm) so get in quickly if you want to join in this evening of fun. Contact the usual suspects: Hilary 07707 830846 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Sue 07813 267788 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and let them know if you want your Jacket Potato with Chilli-con-Carne or with Tuna Mayonnaise.
 
J & S
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