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logo29 September 2024 - Murderer escaped detection!

Yesterday evening's Murder Mystery Dinner was a whole load of fun - but unfortunately Sutton Poyntz's best detectives were unable to identify the culprit.  Everyone had a motive for the murder and there was a bunch of accusatory letters floating around, but it seems Marlene Deepditch was innocent, as were Orson Wales and Jilly Gooleys.  Most of us thought Phillippe le Pétomane was guilty but in the end no team took the prize for it was Matilde, the victim's sister-in-law who did the dastardly deed.  Thanks to all who attended, enjoyed the delicious food - and I think some of you might even have followed the plot.  We raised an impressive £300 for the Air Ambulance!
(Incidentally, do have a google at the true story of Le Petomane - the Moulin Rouge's most profitable act ever.)
 
Anyway... if you missed the Murder Mystery then you can still do your bit to help the Air Ambulance by coming to Friday's Coffee Morning.  As well as all the usual social and culinary delights, one or more of the A-A volunteers will attend to say a few words, there'll be a splendid raffle and all profits will go towards this essential service.
 
J & S
 
 

logo25 September 2024 - Forthcoming events and Air Ambulance

Just a little reminder of what we have in store for you:

  • Saturday 28th September at 6.45pm - Murder Mystery Dinner (sold out!)
  • Friday 4th October at 10.30am - Coffee Morning with raffle

Both of these events are in aid or the local Air Ambulance service

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Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance needs a second helicopter to move to 24-hour operations.
It currently does not fly between 02:00 and 07:00 BST, as its sole helicopter receives maintenance during that time.
The charity's helicopter flew 2,909 missions across the two counties last year
The charity has paid a deposit with helicopter manufacturer Leonardo to build a second aircraft, which will be ready and kitted out in about two years.
But it still needs to raise a "few million pounds" to pay for it.  Read more here.
You can help at our October Coffee Morning!
 
Other events:
 
  • Saturday 12th October at 9.30 - Pond Cleanup
  • Friday 1st November at 10.30am - Coffee Morning as usual
  • Saturday 16th November - Village Quiz (details to follow)
J & S
 
 

logo19 September 2024 - Refurbished Bench

You'll remember that the bench by the pond in front of the pub was replaced recently - thanks to cost-sharing between the Sutton Poyntz Society and The Springhead. 

We also said that although the old bench was condemned as "beyond economic repair" by the Weymouth Town Council, we found an unpaid volunteer who offered to fix it up.  Well it's been finished (by Graeme Morrison - many thanks!) and this team of unemployed reprobates pictured below have installed it on the Millennium Oak Walk.

So thanks to the "four Js" - Jon, Jon, Jez and Jim.  And thanks again to Graeme who couldn't be present for the celebratory photo.
 
 
millennium bench
 
J & S
 
 

12,300+ Ladies Lunch Stock Illustrations, Royalty-Free Vector Graphics &  Clip Art - iStock | Old ladies lunch, Group ladies lunch, Asian ladies lunch17 September 2024 - Ladies' Lunch

Maureen asks me to remind you... that if you are a lady who just loves to lunch, then you are invited to join other like-minded ladies at The Springhead, every 3rd Thursday of the month, at 12.30pm.  The next one will be this week on September 19th and just a quick phone call to Maureen (835533) will secure your place for a pleasant socialising - and something nice to eat that you won't have to prepare yourself.  Rumour has it that The Springhead has a special offer running from which you may be able to benefit!
 
J & S on behalf of Maureen
 
 

logo13 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? 
 
J & S
 
 

logo6 September 2024 - Pond cleanup, roadworks and murder

We have set a date for the pond cleanup of Saturday October 12th, starting at 09.30-ish. 
 
To my untrained eyes it looks like it really needs it, but according to advice from our biodiversity experts it's exactly how the wildlife like it!  Anyway we want it to look cared-for so we should be able to make it pretty while avoiding any disturbance to the ducks, moorhens, dragonflies, newts etc.   
 
It's taken a bit of time to arrange but we have now organised the clearance of the to-be-removed vegetation (temporarily on the day, and the collection a few days later) and the pub has generously offered the usual coffee and bacon rolls (yum-yum).  Now all we need is willing hands (and feet - in waders) and for anyone who's done it before you'll know it's a fun morning!  If you haven't been here to help before, come and meet everyone - it's a very social occasion!
As well as those waders or wellies, it's suggested you bring suitable tools such as a rake, secateurs, wheelbarrow - but no power tools please!
 
And what's this about roadworks?  Our beloved councillor Louie is on the case and has been trying to sort out what's going on at the Sutton Road / Preston Road junction.  He's chased Dorset Council officers and this is the response he received:
 

"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

J & S

Read more: Newsbite 240906 Pond cleanup, roadworks and murder

 

logo28 August 2024 - Midseptember Murder

Chief Inspector Barnaby has asked me to issue a public appeal.
He wants to remind you that we have arranged another Murder Mystery Dinner, entitled "Death by Wine"!  
This dinner/theatre event will be held at the Mission Hall on Saturday September 28th at 6.45 for 7.00pm.  That might seem like ages away - yes, it's 4 weeks - but there are still some tickets available so act fast!  BYOB as usual.  You'll each need to stump up £15 – and we need to close ticket sales on 23rd Sept so we cater for the right number of suspects and victims.
 
Tickets from:
Sergeant Sue: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 07813 267788
Superintendent Jackie: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..ac.uk 07771 416086
 
J & S
pub_logo.jpg  28 August 2024 - A Thank You Message From The Pub To The Village
We've been asked to forward this:
  
A warm thank you to all of you who kindly moved your cars to allow for the cones for this years Dog, Sausage & Cider Festival.  We appreciate the disruption to your weekend to accommodate the event and we sincerely thank you for taking the time to do your part.
 
Special thanks for Ruth & Bill,  Liz & Terry for the use of the fields each year, and to ALL those (quite a few!) from the village community who helped in numerous ways on the day run another fabulous festival which has again raised some well needed money for Margaret Green Animal Rescue.

We cannot do it without you!

Yours Sincerely
Jo, Karen, Steve, Vera & Vienna 
 

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