In case you hadn't seen it, this is from the Fayre Facebook page, written by Dave Langridge and Paul Caddy:

"I write this post with sadness, I and the 2022 Street Fayre committee have held off as long as possible, but unfortunately we have not been able to get enough people to form a full committee, with several key roles still remaining vacant.

Additionally due to changes in policy, access, health and safety concerns by Wessex Water we are no longer able to utilise the Waterworks area for the Fayre, this is obviously a huge blow to the running of the event.

Therefore, the committee have decided to cancel the 2024 event and have asked the residents locally what their view is on the event and to gauge interest to try again in 2025. This could be the same format, a totally new theme and format or a reduced event to cut down the impact on the manpower required to put the event on and impact on the village itself.

Please use the comments facility on the Facebook page or use Messenger within the Sutton Poyntz Victorian Street Fayre Facebook page to message the committee.

It is planned to mark the 30th Anniversary of the Street Fayre in the summer of 2024 in some way, all residents and supporters will be welcome to attend.......more details to follow on this page.

Thank you to all who have supported this event in the past we have thoroughly enjoyed putting the event on."

 

J & S

 

Yes, there are a few tickets remaining for the Race Night!  Only a tenner!

 

Ken Watkins will be performing at The Mission Hall on Friday March 8th 7.30 p.m.
The cost will be £5 and seats must be reserved in advance from 01305 833582 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Ken is a professional performer who shares not only his musical expertise as a guitarist, singer and songwriter but also his wit!
He will bring you a variety of songs from different genres and decades plus a surprise guest.
His performances are very popular so you are advised to book early.  
Please bring your own drinks and cash for merchandise.

All profits to the Mission Hall.

 

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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