Sutton Bonington
SOUVENIR TEA TOWELS. Around 200 souvenir tea towels produced by the vibrant Sutton Bonington playgroup have now been sold, thrilling those at the group whose idea it was to have it made.
Playgroup Administrator Sarah Cowley says the tea towel, pictured, has aroused a lot of interest in the group, currently of course suffering from the coronavirus pandemic restrictions. The towel design was by Martin Paling who very kindly gifted the image to them.. “The towel has various village landmarks on it including our playgroup itself, the Old School Room building on Bucks Lane, being the building with the rainbow on top.
“We have been astounded by the response so far and we’re very grateful to everyone who has purchased one already. And we are also very grateful to Any Wear Embroidery for doing such a fabulous job supplying us with them.”
The towels are sold at £9 99p each and all proceeds from the sale of them will be going to the village playgroup charity, who have aims to try to renovate the playground for the children who are part of the group which talks lace in he Old School building.
The playgroup say they have really missed their fundraising over the past year and are hoping the tea towel sales can help them to make a difference, and in anticipation of local people supporting them by buying a towel are offering thanks to those concerned for their support.
The popular play group can be contacted on 07977 545702 or e-mail info@suttonboningtonplaygroup.org
On the group’s website is a powerful message which says ‘At the heart of Sutton Bonington our village playgroup has equipped, empowered and enabled young people for generations’ which as a registered charity, they have lots of fundraising events throughout the year, which everyone can take part in. “Your help is greatly appreciated and any money we raise will be used to buy new resources and equipment for our children”.
Th message from the group also says they welcome new parents/grandparents/carers to the Parent Committee, either by going along to meetings and supporting the committee with advice or by becoming an executive member e.g. Treasurer.
“Getting involved in Playgroup is a great way to get to know the staff and other parents.
If you join the Committee you will be involved in numerous decisions here at the Playgroup ranging from key policies and fees to playgroup outings and fundraising parties. The Committee meet regularly each term and the Annual General Meeting is held every October. The playgroup cannot run without a committee. You can make a big difference!”
Anyone wishing to join the committee or have any questions concerning the committee thy are invited to contact the playgroup administrator.
The Mission Statement of the group says they acknowledge that every child is a unique individual who is constantly learning and developing and who can be resilient, capable and self-assured. “We recognise the value of working in close partnership with parents and carers. We value our place in the local community and encourage children to make a positive contribution to community life. We aim to provide a warm, responsive and supportive atmosphere which enables each child to explore, learn and develop at their own pace in a rich and stimulating environment.”
In normal times operating hours of the group are 9am to 3pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 1pm on Friday. The lunch club is every weekday Monday to Friday inclusive.
LENT GROUP EXPLORED.
The Churches Together group in Sutton Bonington are looking at the possibility of a Lent Group commencing on Shrove Tuesday, February 16. They are hoping to have some sort of weekly Churches Together online Group starting that day, February 16th at 2.00pm. Look out for more details on the Baptist Church Website www. sbbaptist.org.uk.
The Baptist church itself continues to hold their Sunday services which are currently happening online via Zoom at 10.30am. The Minister, Pastor John Hebblethwaite, says they would love it if anyone could join them.
The Minister says after the service, they go into breakout groups on Zoom for ‘virtual coffee’ to give them a chance to chat to each other. “If you would like to join us on Zoom, please get in touch for the link,” says John.
The Zoom Sunday morning services are also being recorded and made available on YouTube after. “If you would like to join in, please send us a message!,” adds John.
During the week the church home groups, student, youth and children’s activities are continuing online. “Send us a message for more details if you would like to join any of these groups,” says John.
COUNCIL PRAISED. The continuing good work to the public by Notts County Council during the nation‘s current difficult period has been spelt out to parish councillors at Sutton Bonington by local representative at County Hall, Coun. Andy Brown.
In a report to the village, Coun. Brown says that the local authority at County Hall continue to be busy with Covid related issues and their general support to the community at large. The wide range of one-off instances of help has increased tremendously for the council because of the continuing problematic situation brought about by the coronavirus pandemic but the local member says all its staff are playing a part in ensuring the best possible attention can be given to the problems being faced.
MAGAZINE. The popular Sutton Bonington Parish Lines monthly magazine still continues during Covid-19 and readers have been told no increase in the annual subscription for 2021 is being made.
The charge for the subscription remains at £5 for the 12 month period.
BUS GROUP. Trips to transport residents for vaccination appointments could be available for Sutton Bonington from the village based Soar Valley Bus group. The service is already being used for such appointments, with no charge being made for the use of it.
Local parish councillor Sheila Harrod who can be contacted on 01509 672507 or Mobile/Txt 07710129244 or email CllrHarrod@ suttonboningtonparishcouncil.org.uk is pleased to try to help.
WEEK OF PRAYER. Sutton Bonington St Michael’s parish church will join with the Baptist and Methodist congregation on Zoom at 10.30am on January 17 to celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.