Old news items

3 February 2023 - Biodioversity Group - Big Birdwatch data

A message from John Newbould, concerning the RSPB Big Birdwatch which took place last weekend:

"If members of the Sutton Poyntz Society took part and sent in their data to the RSPB, it would be great to collect the data locally as well because otherwise it is never seen. Each person will receive a consolidated copy of our results and newsletter. I attach the Word and Excel forms [N.B. not attached here] we use plus instructions for collecting bird data, which we do here on the last week of each month. Results should be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Best wishes,

John"

2 February 2023 - February Coffee Morning this Friday

Just in case those little grey cells are letting you down, this Friday is the first one of the month so it’s time for coffee, cake and chat.

And you might also have forgotten that we’ll have the local Neighbourhood Watch and Police Community Support Officers joining us. Be on your best behaviour!

J & S

ps - if you want something to do on Saturday morning, the Village Market is taking place in the St Andrew's Church Rooms - full of arts, crafts, produce, plants and other interesting stuff. Probably coffee and cake too...

26 January 2023 - Race Night - Sutton Poyntz is going to the dogs! Via the pond...

An evening of "Race Night" fun at The Mission Hall!

Place your bets on Saturday 25th February 2023 at 7.30pm.

Win or lose - a fun evening is guaranteed*!

Sutton Poyntz Pounds will be the currency of choice. Ten of your British pounds will get you about** SP£5000 and a nice supper!

Jacket potato with chilli-con-carne, cheese or tuna.

Bring your own drinks!

Make your food selection when booking your tickets from:

Sue: 07813 267788

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Hilary: 07707 830846

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AND WHILE WE'RE BOTHERING YOU, HERE'S SOMETHING ELSE:

Spring is just around the corner and the ducks will soon be nesting so it's time for a bit of a tidy-up around the pond.

Come and help in the Pond Clearance morning Saturday February 18th at 10am.

Wear wellies, bring just hand-tools - rakes, secateurs, and wheelbarrows - and your usual enthusiasm!

* normal refund policy will be applied (so good luck with that!)

** exchange rate of the day will apply with very reasonable commission to yours truly

J & S

25 January 2023 - Neighbourhood Watch at Coffee Morning

Amanda Anderson, Neighbourhood Coordinator from Dorset Police, and one of our local Police Community Support Officers will be in attendance at the Mission Hall for the next coffee morning on Friday 3rd Feb 10.30am. They will be able to answer any questions that residents may have about Neighbourhood Watch and will also have a supply of literature regarding crime prevention etc.

If anyone is interested in joining the Sutton Poyntz Neighbourhood Watch scheme (FREE), they can come along on the day or contact Keith Raw who has recently taken over the Coordination roles from Peter Jones and Peter Riley - after many years' service, they have both decided to stand down. Thank you Peters!
Keith can be contacted on 07920 095933 or by email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

J & S

17 January 2023 - Neighbourhood Plan

Colin Marsh informs us that the Weymouth Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group have initiated a further public consultation starting on 17th January and which will last for at least two weeks. This "New Survey" along with detailed supporting information can be found on the Weymouth Town Council website under 'Neighbourhood Plan' or by using the direct link via the Sutton Poyntz Village web site (go to Neighbourhood Planning and click on Weymouth Town Council under Weymouth Town Neighbourhood Plan).

16 January 2023 - Open Gardens

If you have already offered to open your garden, or are thinking that you might.
Or perhaps you would like to help in some other way?
Well now it’s time to start making plans!

We’ll be meeting in the Mission Hall on Wednesday January 18th at 7pm.
Please come along and join the conversation.

Thanks!
Hilary
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12 January 2023 - Mission Hall

Dear All - Thank you everyone who attended the meeting on 8th December, the meeting was arranged to follow up on the excellent response to the local survey done to gather the opinions of Sutton Poyntz residents regarding the renewal of the Mission Hall lease.

The Mission Hall Committee were pleased to see so many people attend and the discussions that took place offered useful insight into how we should proceed. It has to be said that the opinions expressed on the evening on key issues covered a very broad spectrum of opinion on how much modernising of the hall should be carried out.

That the Mission Hall should be retained as a resource for the village was unanimously expressed. However some ideas on whether there could be a better deal than the existing lease were explored. The trustees are now in the process of finding the best way for us to proceed but the idea of trying to purchase the hall has been discounted as impractical.

4 January 2023 - Coffee Morning

Happy New Year to everyone!

January starts with our monthly Coffee Morning on Friday 6th at 10.30 in the Mission Hall. Join us for coffee, cake and a chat about what Santa brought you.

It may be grey and wet at the moment but soon the flowers* will be blooming reminding us that it is time to get ready for our "Open Garden Weekend". If you have already offered to open your garden, or if you are thinking that you might, or if you would like to help in any way, please come to an information meeting on Wednesday January 18th at 7pm in the Mission Hall when you can find out more. Your Village needs you!

* look out for the thousands of snowdrops and daffodils we all planted last year!

Happy New Year folks!
J & S

ps - I've had an enquiry looking for a local babysitter(s). If anyone's interested just Reply and I'll put you in contact.