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logo12 February 2024 - Don Brierley

It's with great sadness that we pass on the news that Don Brierley died on Saturday.  Don and his wife, Irene, have lived in the village over 40 years since he was appointed as Principal of Weymouth College.  He was a force for good, serving on the Sutton Poyntz Society Committee as Secretary for many years.
 
As you walk up Sutton Road, cast your eye to the right and look at the bank up against the old Evangelical Church.  Don and Irene spent many hours getting this to the beautiful state it's in now - and as the flowers bloom through the year think of Don.
 
J & S
 
 

logo08 February 2024 - Residents Meeting at Preston VIllage Hall

Cllr Louie O'Leary, Dorset Councillor for the Littlemoor & Preston Ward, has asked us to publicise a Residents Meeting at Preston Village Hall at 6:30 on the 19th of February.  Topics to be discussed include the Weymouth Neighbourhood Plan, Weymouth Bay Holiday Park changes and other local issues.  All are welcome.

And while I have your attention, I need to advise you that tickets for the Sutton Poyntz Society Race Night on Feb 24th are galloping away quickly...
 
J & S
 
 

logo25 January 2024 - MND Coffee Morning & Race Night

Spoiler alert: a lot of exclamation marks in this Newsbite...
 
The Coffee Morning in aid of Motor Neurone Disease was a resounding success!   So many of you attended that it was even necessary to spill over to outside!  Fortunately the kitchen managed to avoid being overwhelmed and the cake and scone supplies held out to the end!  I also heard that the guys and gals selling raffle tickets were kept on their toes the whole time! Thanks to all of you who came and donated, who made cakes, helped behind the scenes, or provided raffle prizes. Also to the Mission Hall Trust who waived their normal hall rental fee.  What a wonderful, caring community to be part of!
 
An enormous total of £1380 was raised so far!  Donations are still coming in from people who were unable to get there this morning.  If you'd like to swell the total even further please contact Hilary straight away on 07707 830846 or via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 
And the Sutton Poyntz Society will top up this figure to make a nice round number!
 
And while I have your attention - the next Race Night is planned for Feb 24th and tickets are selling fast.  Get in quickly if you want to join in this evening of fun.  Contact the usual suspects: Hilary 07707 830846 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Sue 07813 267788 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and let them know if you want your Jacket Potato with Chilli-con-Carne or with Tuna Mayonnaise.
 
J & S
 
 
 Coffee.png 29 January 2024 - MND Coffee Morning
The monthly get-together becomes a special charity event, in aid of Motor Neurone Disease.
Margaret Sykes, a much-loved and long-time member of our community has just died of this condition, and some of her family will be at the coffee morning. There'll be a representative from the West Dorset MND support group attending, and there will be a Giant Raffle to up the funds even more!
Please do make an effort to support this worthwhile event - and because so many of you will be coming we will exceptionally start early at 10.00am.
 
J & S
 
 

logo21 January 2024 - Garden Club talk (changed date)

Sutton Poyntz Garden Club
 
We would like to invite anyone living in the village to a talk in the Mission Hall on Wednesday March 13 at 2.30pm. The talk will be on Seasonal Colour and Interest in the Garden.  Further details will follow next month.  Please make a note in your diary if you think this might interest you!
 
Thank you
Jane
 
 
 

logo11 January 2024 - February Coffee Morning

As previously mentioned, there will be a special coffee morning on February 2nd in aid of Motor Neurone Disease.  You'll recall that most famously Prof Steven Hawking, and more recently the Rugby League player Rob Burrow, suffered from this condition - and we have a couple of people in the village affected.  Margaret Sykes, a much-loved and long-time member of our community sadly just died of this condition, and we hope some of her family will be at the coffee morning.  There'll also be a representative from the West Dorset MND support group attending, and there will be a Raffle to up the funds even more.  Please do make an effort to support this worthwhile event - and because so many of you will be coming we will exceptionally start early at 10.00am.
 
J & S
 

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5 January 2024 - Mission Hall: Beetle Drive!

 
 
 
 
 
 

Beetle Drive
A repeat of last year's much enjoyed event. A Beetle Drive evening, with Ploughman's Supper - bring your own drink.
At the Mission Hall, 7.30 on Friday 2nd February.
Tickets £8, from Maureen Morris (835533).  If you have any dietary requirement please mention it when you book.
With raffle. Proceeds to Mission Hall Trust.

Future events at the Mission Hall
We have a Music Evening with Ken Watkins on Friday 8th March. We are also intending to arrange a village Barbecue probably on Sunday 30th June. Then in the Autumn (date not yet decided) we are hoping to hold a Theme Night Supper - those of you who have been in the village longest will remember events, mainly organised by a group who called themselves "The Gnomes", including "Mrs Bucket's Candle-lit Italian Supper", the Medieval Dinner, the "We'll eat again" wartime supper and the School Dinner under the gentle charge of Headmaster Mr John "Whackem" Allen. Events that will be hard to match, but we will do our best.
Watch out for further information.

 
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logo31 December 2023 - Coffee Mornings

I've been sending too many reminders recently - which I'm sure you don't need because your memories are tack-sharp and your diaries and calendars are fully up-to-date.  So I don't need to tell you that the Mission Hall will be open as always at 10.30 on January 5th 2024 for coffee, chat and a catch-up with all your friends and neighbours about what a lovely Christmas you had.
 
However - I do need to tell you now to pencil-in the following Coffee Morning on the 2nd February.  This will be a special charity event in aid of Motor Neurone Disease.  
 
J & S, wishing you a Happy New Year!
 

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