3 February 2026 - Portland Spies
Dear all,
Firstly, thanks so much to those that came and helped get the furniture back into the Mission Hall after its closure for floor works a few weeks ago. We hope you all agree that the floor looks much improved after its treatment.
Portland Spy Ring talk, Friday 6th March - Our next Mission Hall Trust event is a talk, by Brigadier Jeff Little from Osmington, on the Portland Spy Ring scandal that shook the area and the country in the early 1960's - Jeff has made a study of this and tells a fascinating story. The evening will start with a 2-course meal with a distinctly Russian theme (no, not cabbage soup!) cooked for us by Helen Furness (Yelena Furneska). Start 7.30, doors open not a moment before 7 p.m. As always, Bring Your Own Booze.
Tickets, at £15 per person, can be obtained from Maureen Morris (01305 835533) or Val Dawe (07833 670439).
With very best wishes,
Bill Egerton - Mission Hall Chairman
3 February 2026 - Coffee Morning
🍰☕🍰☕🍰☕🍰☕🍰☕🍰☕
Remember Remember
this Friday 6th February
Coffee Morning at Mission Hall 10.30 am
Cake, Coffee, Tea and Chat
All Welcome, even if it's raining! 🌧️☔
18 January 2026 - Quiz Night
🙋❓IT'S BACK 🙋❓
The ever popular Quiz Night
Question 1. When Is It? Answer 7th February 2026 Question 2. What time? Answer 7pm
Question 3. Cost? Answer £5 per person
It's that easy
A fun evening to include snacks 😋, usual BYOD 🍾 (bring your own drinks}
Teams of 6 but just book your ticket and join a table on the night.
Tickets from the usual committee members:
Hilary Davidson
or
Sue Smith
As always, numbers are limited so reserve yours asap.
2 January 2026 - Mission Hall - thanks
Dear all,
Hall closure Don't you just love living in this village!!! This morning we had a really good crowd at the first Coffee Morning of the new year, and afterwards what seemed like a cast of thousands to help clear the hall ready for the floor refurbishment work next week. Thank you so much, all those who helped and got the work done in a flash.
Would it be taking too much of a liberty to ask for some help again, next Saturday afternoon, say 2 p.m., to get the furniture back into the Hall, ready for a booking on Sunday and then business as usual the following week. Hope to see some of you then.
With very best wishes,
Bill Egerton - Mission Hall Chairman
1 January 2026 - GREEK EVENING
2026
HAPPY NEW YEAR
ITS HERE AND OFF WE GO
Yes, the Sutton Poyntz Society is thinking of you already.
It's JANUARY, the nights are dark, there's nothing worth watching on the TV.
Christmas and New Year Celebrations are over and life settles down and there's not much on.
Oh Yes There Is !!!
January 17th
7pm at the Mission Hall
£20 per ticket
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
Last date for reserving the few remaining tickets is 10th January
Look forward to seeing you there!
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.