9 October 2016 - Open Gardens for Weldmar
Dear all,
Claire Pullinger, a Community Fundraiser for Weldmar Hospicecare Trust, has sent us the following email. I think it is fully self explanatory and for a very good cause, so if you would like to help, do so via the contact details at the end of her email.
Regards
Chris
Dear Sutton Poyntz Open Gardens,
We are looking for people who would be interested in opening their gardens in aid of Weldmar Hospicecare Trust.
In 2017 we are launching a new Open Gardens scheme and are looking for gardens of interest and character across the county of Dorset, which can be opened to the public to raise money for the hospice. The gardens can be of all shapes, sizes and styles, a normal backyard, a cottage garden or a walled garden in the grounds of a stately home. We are just looking for a welcoming garden which can offer a wonderful place for visitors to look around and enjoy the flowers, vegetables and wildlife and maybe have a chat about the features and planting. We would like a small selection of refreshments to be made available, tea, coffee and a delicious homemade cake, which will encourage more visitors to drop in as well as charging a small entry fee.
The choice of day or days throughout the months of April to September 2017, in which the garden would be open is up to the garden owners to decide, we would just require notice of dates and facilities offered by the middle of this coming November. We will be able to offer support in the form of posters and signs and all the gardens will feature in our catalogue which will be distributed to across the county from January 2017.
Opening a garden to the public can be a very rewarding experience and has proved to be a huge success across the country with organisations like NGS raising millions for charity. It can be a really fun day with visitors asking lots of questions and sharing their own gardening experiences and tips which can be very rewarding. A deadline will encourage the completion of those jobs which would otherwise be put off and as it is all for charity people will not be expecting a show garden but rather a lovely place to visit and the opportunity see gardens normally kept behind closed doors.
Each year sees us supporting more patients and their loved ones, care which is provided free of charge. To continue funding our services we need to raise money through our communities. Opening a garden for Weldmar will be a straightforward way of supporting your local hospice as well as being a rewarding experience.
For more information and to register a garden please contact
Yours Sincerely
Claire Pullinger
6 October 2016 - Curry Night and Jumble Sale (not combined!)
Dear all,
This Newsbite could be described as a Maureen missive.
Firstly Maureen the Mill tells me that there are a limited number of tickets still available for the Pop-up Curry Night in the Mission Hall on Saturday 15 October starting at 7pm. The cost is £12.50 a head, and you take your own liquid refreshment. If you fancy sampling the flavours of the orient in the ambience of Sutton Poyntz, contact Maureen on 835533.
Secondly Maureen (Mo) Martin rang to say that the Weymouth East Scouts Autumn Jumble Sale will take place on Saturday 29 October in the Scutt Hall, doors open at 2pm. All money raised will be going towards maintaining the Hall for the benefit of our local youngsters, so if you have any items that they could sell, look them out and take them along to the Hall any weekday evening. Mo and Dave can arrange for collection, but in this case perhaps you could hold onto your items until about 5 days before the event and then give Mo a ring on 836322. And, of course, don't forget to go along on 29 October for bargains galore.
Regards
Chris
2 October 2016 - Stop Press news about the Friday Coffee Morning
Dear all,
Stop Press news concerning the Coffee Morning in the Mission Hall on Friday 7 October between 10.30am and noon.
The new initiative mentioned in the last Newsbite is that Balfey's Baking Street Irregulars will be organising their first homemade bread stall that morning, with all profits going to help the hungry and homeless of Weymouth.
This will be a regular feature of future coffee mornings, so while your £2 entry will provide refreshments, do bring a little extra money to enable you to take home some newly baked bread for your lunch - but get there early, as it is sure to sell out quickly.
Regards
Chris
26 September 2016 - Coffee Mornings and History Evening
Dear all,
I hesitated with this Newsbite as it is an admission that the Summer is over and Winter looms. However there are some bright spots on the horizon, foremost amongst which are the Coffee Mornings held on the first Friday in the month from October to March inclusive at the Mission Hall. These take place between 10.30am and noon, and cost only £2 per person, which includes a cup of tea (if you are of the stiff upper lip brigade) or coffee (more of a 'have a nice day' sort of person) and a piece of delicious homemade cake. Most mornings have a themed display e.g. in November John Newbould will produce some biodiversity material for our delectation. The first Coffee Morning is on Friday 7 October, and it is rumoured that an exciting new initiative will be unveiled. Mustn't spoil the surprise (or cause disappointment if it is delayed), but it will be a treat for your taste buds so bring a few extra pennies so you can spoil yourself. See you there.
Some advance notice of another event which will banish the Winter blues. Bill Egerton will be presenting his 'Owners of Sutton Poyntz' talk - including some previously unheard additional material - at 7.30pm on Wednesday 26 October in the Mission Hall with refreshments after. Tickets are available from Bill on 832872 or via
Best regards
Chris
12 August 2016 - Mission Hall Trust Alfresco Lunch
Dear all,
There are still just a few tickets left for the Alfresco Lunch in the Mission Hall Garden on Sunday 21 August starting at 1 pm.
Regards
Chris
2 August 2016 - Last calling notice for the PPP
Dear all,
A last call for the PPP (Ploughman's and Pimms Party) at the Mission Hall on Saturday from 5pm until 8pm. Tickets are going well but a few remain so you can still add your wit and wisdom to the occasion whilst enjoying the delights of a ham/cheese ploughmans with BCB (Balfey's Community Bakers, which is code for home made) bread and a pot of Pimms. The cost is only £10 for adults, £4 for under-18s, free for under-3s (unless they drink Pimms). Book your tickets now by ringing Sue on 834209 or emailing
Regards
Chris
28 July 2016 - Pimms and the Neighbourhood Forum
Dear all,
Ploughman's and Pimms
Just a reminder about the Ploughman's and Pimms Party at the Mission Hall on the Saturday, 6 August, from 5pm until 8pm. What could be better than a ham or cheese ploughman's with a hunk of homemade bread made by the BCB Irregulars (BBC are Balfey's Community Bakers) and a glass Pimms including all the usual fruit and greenery? If you tried the latter in Richard and Judy's garden at the Fayre then you'll know how nice it is. The cost is only £10 for adults, £4 for under-18s, free for under-3s. To help with numbers for the catering, please book your tickets asap by ringing Sue on 834209 or emailing
Neighbourhood Forum
The Sutton Poyntz Society’s application to become a neighbourhood forum is with the Weymouth & Portland District Council. Comments on this application close on Friday 5 August – the application details can be viewed either on line at https://www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/article/421795/West-Dorset-Weymouth--Portland-Neighbourhood-Area-Designations (down below the Chickerell application details)
or by contacting Mike Blee or Bill Egerton. Representations can of course be made either in favour or against the Society’s proposal.
The Society feels this is an important step so that the recently established independent Sutton Poyntz Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group will be able to gather all villagers views on the way facilities and planning in the village should continue to be developed to enhance the neighbourhood in which we live.
Regards
Chris
25 July 2016 - Village Fayre Charity Presentation Evening
Dear all,
As you are no doubt aware the Village Fayre raised a substantial amount (that's substantial because (i) I don't know the actual final figure and (ii) even if I did I wouldn't spoil the surprise) for charity. Many of the charities that are to benefit will receive a cheque at the SP Village Fayre Donation Evening to be held this coming Wednesday, 27 July, starting at 7.30pm in the Mission Hall. Do drop in to see where the money is going and to applaud Guy Bridge and all the members of his team who worked so hard to make the event such a great success. I'll see you there.
Regards
Chris