23 February 2026 - Poppy making workshop
A meeting has been arranged between Jon Waterman and Dave Emery to discuss running some clay poppy making workshops. It is hoped that they can be placed on the verge leading from the knitted poppies at the fork to the pond for Remembrance Day in November.
The meeting is arranged for Thursday 12th March, 4.30pm in the Mission Hall.
Everyone is welcome but if you can't make the meeting please email Jon on
It is expected that the workshops will take place on several Saturdays in the late spring.
18 February 2026 - Mission Hall news
Dear all,
Portland Spy Ring talk, Friday 6th March - A reminder of this event, in a couple of weeks. It has proved very popular - sold out but please contact Maureen (01305 835533) or Val (07833 670439) if you want to add your name to a waiting list. IMPORTANT - If you have any special dietary needs, please let us know by Thursday 26th at the latest, by phoning Maureen or Val, or at
Future events - We are planning a Village Picnic in the Mission Hall garden, on Sunday 28th June. We are also planning a Gin Talk and tasting, date still to be decided, with a representative from Fordington Gin (see http://fordingtongin.co.uk/ for information on this very successful local business). More details on these events will follow - watch this space!
Best wishes,
Bill Egerton - Mission Hall Chairman
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