This website is for you.

There’s loads of information about what’s happening in the villages of Granby and Sutton. As well as useful information on getting around by bus or train, the Parish Council, how to hire the Village Hall, and more. And there’s details of who you need to contact if you need more information.

Please take a good look around… you’ll be surprised at just how much is going on. We’ve had trouble squeezing it all in! For instance, did you know there was a gardening club? Or regular monthly walks? And that’s just the start.

If there’s something missing, and you think it would be useful to others in Granby and Sutton, please let us know. And we’ll do our best to add it. Please bookmark this website… and keep coming back for the latest updates.

CEILIDH with GOVANNEN, the award winning celtic music band

When: Saturday 2nd June 2012. Site open from 6.00pm. Bring a picnic; Ceilidh from 8.00pm to 12.00; Loz & Su’s real ale bar; Children’s       entertainment

Location: The Paddock, Sutton Lane, Granby.

Tickets £5 available from : Ann Coy (01949 851143);    John Daw (01949 851212);   Carole Headland (01949 850940);     Andy Betts (01949 851874)

For full programme of events over the holiday weekend click HERE

Granby and Sutton parish is mid way between Nottingham and Grantham two miles south of Bingham and the A52 trunk road. The villages of Granby and Sutton are one mile apart in the flat Vale of Belvoir . The land was once part of the estate of the Duke of Rutland who still resides at Belvoir Castle, close by. The parish is part of Rushcliffe Borough, based in West Bridgford, Nottingham

On this web site You can find out about ,  events and activities in the villages, the parish council, the parish plan, local organisations and services, the village hall and the cemetery and read the latest newsletters.  We have also included the details for people you may wish to contact (just click on the relevant tab at the top of this page)

There are approximately 150 properties in the two villages. All Saints Church dates back to the 11^th Century and stands in a closed churchyard in the centre of Granby. It consists of a nave, chancel, tower and vestry. The six bells provide a distinctively beautiful peal.

Granby, which is a designated conservation area, still has two popular public houses – the ‘Boot and Shoe’ and the ‘Marquis of Granby’. The Village Hall (formerly the Village School) which serves both villages is the only community hall. It is a Victorian building with fairly high maintenance requirements. It also has a small play area at the rear but this is not well equipped and not well suited to ball games.

There are no shops in Granby or Sutton. The only provisions that can be purchased are alcohol from the pubs or eggs from the garage! There is a vehicle repairs garage and MoT station. Most children under 11 years travel by bus to attend Orston Primary School.

Secondary age pupils attend Toot Hill School at Bingham; Grantham Girls’ or Kings High School for Boys’ in Grantham or the Nottingham High Schools.

Granby village is a designated conservation area. Click HERE for map

We have now had six well attended meetings of a group of enthusiastic residents and have made good progress in planning events for the weekend of 2nd to 5th June 2012. Click HERE for the programme of events.

Examples of some of the events are: Ceilidh and bar at the Paddock Granby on Saturday 2nd June with GOVANNEN;  Bonfire and fireworks on Monday evening 4th June; special church service and bell ringing on Sunday 3rd June; street parties and children’s entertainment on Monday afternoon 4th June; Royal Scarecrow competition over the entire holiday period. There will be further meetings in Granby Village Hall on Wednesday 16th May,  starting at 7.30pm. The meetings will last one hour. Everyone welcome and all offers of help gratefully received.

On Saturday 12th May we have a Diamond Jubilee decoration making day at the village hall starting at 10.00am – 2.00pm. Everyone welcome

If you would like to join or require further information then contact Amanda Grattan, Secretary at:   amandagrattan@hotmail.com

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Every Parish has a legal requirement to organise an Annual Parish Meeting. This meeting is different to the monthly parish Council meetings.  It is an open meeting for all residents and presents an opportunity to present updated information on what has happened in the parish over the past year and what is likely to happen over the next year. In Granby and Sutton the representatives of the various clubs, groups and societies are invited to present a short summary of the activities of the past 12 months.

The date for this year’s Annual Parish meeting is May 10th 2012 starting at 7.00pm in Granby village hall. Click HERE for the agenda