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Sutton Bonington Mike Elliott 0115 937 6506 elliottnews@btconnect.com
WHIST. There was an odd range of scores at the Whist Drive held on Monday 22nd May, twenty three players attending.
Bill Kyle with a score of 186 was the clear winner by seven tricks from Brenda Stainsby 179, who was closely followed by Marion Hopewell with a score of 175. There then followed a gap of eleven tricks before the next winners were decided on winning hands, i.e. Keith Hopewell 164, Mike Grout 164 and Dorothy Winfield 164.
Audrey Chambers won the Consolation packet of Tiramisu puddings.
Highest half winners were Joan Kyle and Shelia Stafford.
Raffle prizes were won by Alan Richardson, Tony Howse and Colin Stinchcombe.
Because of a Parish Council Meeting being held on 5th June our next Whist Drive will be held on Monday 12th June starting at 7.30pm as usual.
CHURCH CHOIR NEEDS NEW MEMBERS. Numbers in the Sutton Bonington parish church choir need a boost.
In the annual report presented to members, Margaret Bishop says sadly their numbers have declined again this year.
“In June we said goodbye to Pat Brooks who had sung in the choir here for over 30 years, and in September Imogen Smith went away to university. So now we are down to our ‘faithful four’.”
Margaret says as a result they have decided to have choir practices at my her house to save on heating St Anne’s for such a small number and at the moment we are holding these on the first Thursday of each month at 7pm.
“We will have more frequent rehearsals when the need arises, for example when we have special things to learn for weddings or Christmas.”
Despite their local regular numbers, Margaret says they usually manage to have a few singers in the choir each Sunday morning.
“We continue to join forces with Normanton choir for weddings and funerals, and several of their members helped swell our numbers at the service of Nine Lessons and Carols, along with our former choristers Bridget and Imogen. We managed to sing our usual two special items and put in descants for several carols. Once again Amelia Calladine added some lovely flute playing.”
Margaret ends her report: “This year my plea for new singers is particularly heartfelt. If you enjoy singing please just give it a go. My grateful thanks to our steadfast four for their continued commitment and loyalty.”
CLOSER RELATIONSHIP WITH CAMPUS. Sutton Bonington parish council are taking more steps to have a closer relationship with the village campus of Nottingham University.
The village site attracts students from many countries and many already take a part in village life in Sutton Bonington and in particular are regularly involved in activities at the Baptist Church
The village campus is just 10 miles south of the main University site at Nottingham and its countryside location makes an ideal home for the School of Biosciences and the University’s new School of Veterinary Medicine and Science.
The 100 acre campus at Sutton Bonington is amply equipped with state of the art teaching and research facilities and has the renowned James Cameron – Gifford Library. It has over 700 student bedrooms on the campus and is proud of its new sports centre.
The School of Veterinary Medicine and Science was launched in 2006 in new modern purpose built facilities and was hailed as a landmark as being the first new Vet School built in the UK since the 1950’s. The School of Biosciences was established there in the 1900’s as an agricultural college. The school has grown radically into its present position of being an international renowned centre for cutting edge research in five divisions -- animal sciences, food sciences, Plant and Crop Sciences. Nutritional Sciences and Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
Parish council chairman Coun. Rob Ereminowicz said in his annual report that a working group from the Council has been set up to further extend their relationship with the University so as to involve and inform both villagers and the campus about events within the village as well as events at the university.
The group also addresses issues and concerns that may arise. One was the use and access to Landcroft Lane to and from the University entrance on Landcroft Lane.
The chairman says this has now improved with less traffic going down Landcroft Lane.
“Also to address the parking problems that are created by students parking in the village rather than at the university, security people from the University do come out and check vehicles belonging to the university students and where appropriate issue tickets.
YOUNG PEOPLE WELCOME. Young people continue to be made welcome at services and activities of both Sutton Bonington St Michael’s and St Anne’s churches.
Church warden Beth Clarke says they are always pleased to welcome children to all our services. “The Noah’s Ark activity at St Michael’s gets very well played with!” she says. Michaelmas Family Communion was attended by enough children to stage a battle but no Family Fun Afternoon was organised this year. The Christmas Children’s Nativity was also well attended, including several children who had not been before. The Palm Sunday Parade brought along a good number of children and the Remembrance Service and the Christingle were well attended by the Uniformed Organisations and their younger siblings. The Blessing of the Crib service was packed as usual.
The Playgroup visited St Michael’s for Remembrance, St George’s Day, Harvest, Christmas and Easter.
Beth says they continue to support the Youth for Christ Worker at East Leake Academy who is currently Jo Leatherland. Going ahead now is the scheme to introduce a Village Worship monthly service to appeal to young families in 2017.
SCHOOL CAR PARK IS NOT A SHORT CUT. Parents of children attending Sutton Bonington primary school are being reminded by Headmaster Mark Brumwell that that the car park must not be used as a short cut when dropping off or collecting children on foot.
“The signage clearly states that it is not a pedestrian route. The exception is between the hours
of approximately 9am to 3pm when the main gate to the playground is locked. At these times, the pedestrian gate and marked walkway should be used, not the car entrance/exit at the far end of the car park,” says Mr Brumwell.
He says they have also noticed the main gateway to the playground being used as a turning spot, when some children are being dropped off or collected. “In the interests of all children’s safety, please do not do this at any time, this includes early in the morning for an Owls Club drop-off”
The question of parking outside school on the grass verges has also been raised by the headmaster. “Please do not park on any of the grass verges adjacent to school when dropping off or picking up. This is causing damage to the verges and is understandably a source of irritation to our local neighbours,” he says.
PARK LANE CHECK. A Rushcliffe Borough Council planning officer has checked that licence conditions imposed on the use of 14 Park Lane in Sutton Bonington have been adhered to.
The borough have received a number of comments from residents in regard to the property and this lead to a site visit by the officer.
On his visit to the site the Inspector found that vehicles attached to the property, which is in multi occupation use, showed no evidence that was of a detriment to the property and that cars were parked on land at the property and were not blocking a neighbour’s access.
The borough have issued a draft license which gave a 21 day period to ensure that applicant is happy with the license and to enable Rushcliffe Borough Council to ensure that the license conditions have been adhered to.
The Borough have told the parish council the conditions being imposed are the standard conditions which are set in statute. Rushcliffe Borough Council are to contact the applicant to check that there are sufficient waste/ recycling bins at the property taking into account the number of residents living at 14 Park Lane.
The parish council have been told that with regard to an untidy site – should the problem continue this will be dealt with under Section 125 of the Town and Country Planning Act via the planning department.
FETE DAY SWITCH PAYS OFF. The departure from tradition made by St Anne’s and St Micahael’s parish churches which saw them hold their annual Fete on a Sunday instead of a Saturday paid off, with takings up by £300 on last years figure.
Churchwarden Mrs Beth Clarke said takings on the day amounted to the wonderful figure of £2,392 and they were very grateful to everyone who had supported them.
The event, in super sunshine, was held in the beautiful grounds of The Hall by kind permission of Claire and Edward Elton and before the gates opened there was a little queue of people anxious to get in
The various stalls – White Elephant, cakes, books, raffle, face painting and tombola – all did a good trade, as did the ice cream stall. Teas were served in the Orangery and there was a regular steady stream of people there waiting to be served. Many people took their drinks outside and sat on the lawns to enjoy the sunshine.
Live music was ;provided by Rob Ereminowicz and David Barney and the Sutton Bonington Campus Choir, while pupils from the village Primary School led by Ms Audrey Leeson gave a superb display of Maypole Dance -- a skill also tried during the afternoon by many adults who took a turn in showing off their efforts as well.
The sideshows included a coconut shy, skittles, tin can alley, spinning jenny and splat the rat.
Mrs Clarke asked the Echo to thank the Scouts, Guides and Brownies for all their help and the school for their support.
Sponsors and supporters include the Jenny Wren Gift shp at the Post Office, The Gallery, Anne Etherton Acupuncture, The Kings Head,. ,Forest Lane Dental Practice, Hungary Lane Organic Farm, QDOS Group, Rigid Erections and Fabrications Ltd., Ladybug Garden Services, John Todd, Thrifty Threads, Canopy Tree Services, Martin Hawley Garden Landscaping. Old Hathern Station Bed and Breakfast, TJH Specialist Cars Ltd, Paul Winson Coaches and East Midlands Airport Community Fund.
Quorn Joan Bloodworth 01509 620481 joan99@talktalk.net
ABBEYFIELD QUORN. The residents, staff and volunteers invite you to a Cream Tea on Saturday June 10, 2.30pm – 4pm at Holloway House 35, Sutton Close, Quorn.
There will be various stalls including – cakes, cards, books and raffle.
A tour of the house will be happily given.
QUORN FLOWER ARRANGING CLUB. Quorn Flower Club meet every 2nd and 4th Thursday from September to June in Quorn Church Rooms at 2pm.
It is a ‘doing’ club for flower arrangers ( experienced or beginners )
We arrange flowers every meeting and we alternate; one session we work to differing set themes and the other week we have a visiting, experienced demonstrator who leads us in a workshop when she demonstrates and we than follow with her guidance.
We are a friendly group, why not come to our next demonstration by Linda Smith on June 8th beginning at 2 pm and see if it is something you would enjoy.
ST BARTHOLOMEW’S. This Sunday is Pentecost; services at St Bartholomew’s Church are; 8am Holy Communion, 10.30am Family Communion, 6.30pm BCP evening Prayer. All services with Rev D Bowler
SUMMER CONCERT. Ratcliffe Corale will be performing a ‘Summer Concert’ at 7.30pm on Saturday 10th June at St Bartholomew’s Church Quorn. The programme will feature some of Karl Jenkins’ Sacred Songs, including Pie Jesu from Requiem and Benedictus from The Armed Man. There will also be Mozart’s Ave Verum, some gospel songs, some African music and a tiny bit of Gilbert and Sullivan. Tickets are £8.50 and include refreshments are available from Brenda Cox 01509 237771 or members of Chorale members.
SCHOOL FETE. St Bartholomew’s School Summer Fete, Saturday 24th June, 12-3. There will be stalls, rides, refreshments, games, activities and much more. Kids free entry, adults £1. Everybody is welcome to come
Mountsorrel
WHIT-SUNDAY. Sunday 4 June Is Whit-Sunday and all are warmly invited to the Parish Church of St Peter (Market Place) Mountsorrel to keep the Pentecostal Feast with a special celebration of the Holy Eucharist (according to the Order of The Book of Common Prayer) with Hymns at 10am.
The celebrant will be the Parish Priest and fresh coffee / tea will follow the communion in the Antill Vestry.