17 September 2024 - Ladies' Lunch
13 September 2024 - Chopper inbound
We are pleased to announce that the proceeds from our upcoming Murder Mystery Dinner and the following Coffee Morning (October 4th) will be donated to our local Air Ambulance Service.
The Coffee Morning promises all the usual socialising delight with the additional attraction of a splendid raffle* and A-A staff available to answer your questions. We all hope we won't need their services, but isn't it reassuring to know they're there? Join us in generously supporting this cause – it's like buying insurance, with cake! See you there.
* if you want to donate a raffle prize please let us know - unfortunately we couldn't get an offer of a fun ride in the helicopter but maybe you can donate something similar?6 September 2024 - Pond cleanup, roadworks and murder
"Unfortunately, these works are one of four across the County in the same situation. Roughly four weeks ago, BT [Openreach] submitted immediate urgent permits for temporary traffic signals due to loose covers, these are usually dealt with in a matter of days, however, BT are having issues with retaining contractors to complete the repairs.
I have been in daily contact with BT pushing for updates and urgent attention to these sites. I will be completely honest with you, the updates I have been receiving are simply stating there is no update, which is completely unacceptable and frustrating as they have not been managing their permits to occupy the highway. Our Street Works Inspectors are visiting the sites each day and issuing occupancy fines to BT.
This morning’s update states that all should be repaired by the end of tomorrow. I do not like to sound cynical, but we have been given this update many times before so until I hear from my Inspectors who witness activity at these sites, I am not confident in what BT are telling me.
I am sorry this is not very helpful but as far as giving updates to any residents/businesses contacting you, please inform them that it should be repaired by tomorrow.”
Well tomorrow came and went (it's at least yesterday by now) and although there were white vans parked there, I think "parking" is the only relevant activity they achieved.
Meanwhile, if you subscribe to the Dorset Echo you'll have seen that Louie is also still working hard on our behalf to get a bus service re-instated for us. Watch this space.
Finally, there are a few (very few) tickets left for the Murder Mystery Dinner - make contact quickly if you want to join our evening of fun!
Thanks
Read more: Newsbite 240906 Pond cleanup, roadworks and murder
28 August 2024 - Midseptember Murder
28 August 2024 - A Thank You Message From The Pub To The Village
We cannot do it without you!
Yours Sincerely
16 August 2024 - A Murder is Announced
The murder plot is set in post-WW2 times, and appropriate dress is encouraged! Captain Mainwaring has said he'll try to be there too, so don't panic!
This will be a ticket-only event for the princely sum of £15 – but we need to close ticket sales on 23rd Sept for catering purposes. Veggie option available of course.
Sue:
or Jackie:
05 August 2024 - Winning scarecrow, flower festival and baby moorhens
Read more: Newsbite 240805 Winning scarecrow, flower festival and baby moorhens
29 July 2024 - Buses, tarmac, verges and scones
Some news from our local councillor:
"This is just a quick update for residents about a couple of issues within Sutton Poyntz
- We have submitted a report proposal to First Bus about a trial service for Sutton Poyntz as discussed in previous residents' meetings and newsletters. We are awaiting a reply from First on this matter.
- The verges on Sutton Road are due to be cut back using the council's tractor thresher - hopefully this week. This is to improve lines of sight and hopefully re-widen the road slightly. We will be looking at further works after this is done.
- The first stretch of Sutton Road and Plaisters Lane were treated to a surface dressing last month. We did receive mixed feedback about this to begin with but negative feedback has died down. We would be grateful for any more views on the matter or any issues.
- We are waiting for a date on the second half of Sutton Road leading up to the pub. This will be re-tarmacked as opposed to the other method used, due to the fact this section is in a particularly bad state.
Please feel free to get in touch with us at any point and wishing you all a lovely August summer.
Regards
Cllr Louie O'Leary on behalf of Preston and Sutton Poyntz councillor team
07809905412