2 April 2026 - Researching the War Memorial at St. Andrew's Church
Here's an interesting request from Charlie Owen, one of our village authors:
1 April 2026 - Can't possibly be more reminders can it?
Well yes - and it's not an April Fool. But there is one new event (at the pub) to tell you about so while I'm here I'll list the rest of what's occurring in the near future:
This Friday - Easter Coffee Morning with Hot X buns!
And this Saturday - after a very successful pop-up recently, Bees Bakery are popping up again at The Springhead (see poster attached)
Next Wednesday - Biodiversity update and Society AGM
April 25th - Wud Eye Lye 2Ewe comedy night - some tickets still available
J & S
26 March 2026 - WUD EYE LYE 2EWE? Uh?
The reminder about our upcoming comedy evening has elicited a number of enquiries - such as this one, coming from someone who just signs his name as a giant squiggle in crayon:
So if you want to make Sutton Poyntz Groan Again, join us at the Mission Hall for an evening of fun on April 25th at 7pm. (Doors open 6.30pm.) As previously mentioned we'll be running this event as a charity fund-raiser for the Air Ambulance service - it'll be £10 / ticket and that will include a ploughman's-like snack. BYOB as usual.
Tickets from the usual suspects - get 'em before they're gone:
Hilary Davidson -
Sue Smith -
J & S
24 March 2026 - Save Our Swifts
The RSPB nationally has an active campaign to reverse the decline in the Swift population caused by loss of nesting sites. These incredible birds are seen each summer in Sutton Poyntz and Tony Dobbs from South Dorset RSPB will give a talk in the Mission Hall on Monday 13th April at 7.30pm to explain the actions we can take locally to do our bit.
There will be an opportunity to get involved by looking out for and reporting Swifts, learning about simple conservation actions you can take, carrying out walkabout surveys and sponsoring the siting of locally-built nest boxes on suitable buildings (possibly yours!) in the village..
The talk is free with voluntary cash donations towards the local project and an opportunity to support this important community initiative in other ways.
Colin, on behalf of the SP Biodiversity Group
24 March 2026 - A shedload of reminders
COFFEE / SOCIAL MORNING
Yes – Friday April 3rd will be Good Friday – but will that stop us from encouraging a get-together in the Mission Hall? Certainly not. We’ll be there – and serving hot-cross buns!
BIODIVERSITY UPDATE and AGM
On Wednesday April 8th (doors open 6.30pm for 7.00pm start) we have a fascinating talk lined up for you. Dave Emery and Colin Marsh will speak about the Bio-Diversity group’s recent ventures and answer any questions you may have.
We will have a short break (yes, drinks will be forthcoming) and then we'll have the Society AGM.
If you have topics for discussion or if you'd like to join the Committee then contact a committee member - before March 25th please.
Last year's Minutes are on the website for your delectation and delight.
SUBS
Do come to the Coffee Morning or AGM with your 2026-27 subscriptions (£2.50 single occupancy, £5 household) - cash or contactless on the night.
The preferred payment is however via bank transfer:
Account name: Sutton Poyntz Society
Sort code: 60-23-35
Account number: 06822584
Reference: please include your surname, house name/number and road name. Include as much as you can before you run out of space!
COMEDY EVENT
You'll probably be familiar with the long-running tv quiz show "Would I Lie To You?"
Well, on April 25th at 7pm the Sutton Poyntz Society have invited a trio of comedians to entertain us in the Mission Hall with "an hilarious and educational evening, testing your skills of selection from true or just-silly explanations". Yup, your guess is as good as mine.
We'll be running this event as a charity fund-raiser for the Air Ambulance service - it'll be £10 / ticket and that will include a ploughman's-like snack. BYOB as usual.
SPUDS in TUBS
It's that time of year to stick a seed potato in a tub and see what it turns into by the end of July. ‘Nuff said.
J & S
1 March 2026 - Sutton Poyntz Society AGM
On Wednesday April 8th (doors open 6.30pm for 7.00pm start) we have a fascinating talk lined up for you. Dave Emery and Colin Marsh will speak about the Bio-Diversity group’s recent ventures and answer any questions you may have
We will have a short break (yes, drinks will be forthcoming 🍷🍷) and then we'll have the Society AGM.
If you have topics for discussion or if you'd like to join the Committee then contact a committee member before March 25th please.
Last year's Minutes are on the website for your delectation and delight,
Do come with your 2026-27 subscriptions (£2.50 single occupancy, £5 household) - cash or contactless on the night. However, the preferred payments is via bank transfer
Account name: Sutton Poyntz Society
Sort code: 60-23-35
Account number: 06822584
Reference: please include your surname, house name / number and road name. Include as much as you can before you run out of space!
See you there
1 March 2026 - Invitation from Sutton Poyntz Garden Club
The garden club is hosting a talk by a speaker from The Gardens Group. The subject is Low Maintenance Gardening, with advice on how to plan and maintain your garden and select well behaved plants to make your garden easier to manage but still beautiful, something we all aspire to!
Date: Tuesday 24th March 2026
Time: 2.30 pm
Venue: The Mission Hall
Cost: £3 per person to include tea and home made cake!
No need to book, cash on the day please, we don't possess a machine
Everyone welcome
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.