Black Poplar (Poplus Nigra ssp. Betulifolia) planting

Our Dallington Tree Warden has ten betulifolia whips (gender unknown) for planting before next spring.
He is currently searching for suitable planting sites and willing landowners – these trees need damp conditions.  If you are interested please contact him at [email protected]
Click on the link below for more information about this rare and beautiful tree.
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/british-trees/a-z-of-british-trees/black-poplar/

 

New Dallington planning application

There is a new planning application for Dallington – RR/2019/2089/P
Pantons, The Street – first floor front extension, single storey rear extension and raising of roof ridge with new porch.
Click on the link below to see full details on the RDC planning website.
http://planweb01.rother.gov.uk/OcellaWeb/planningDetails?reference=RR/2019/2089/P&from=planningSearch
This application will be on the agenda at the Dallington Parish Council planning meeting on 17.12.19 – the agenda will be posted about a week before the meeting.

 

Art Club Christmas Cards for sale

gallery of card designsDallington Art Club members have produced a range of Christmas Cards  for sale in aid of the Old School Village Hall (registered charity 289652).

On sale at the Old School Library Cafe every Monday from 2-4, the cards cost £2.50 per pack of 5 x A6 cards and envelopes, in single designs (see image) or as mixed packs. If we are low on stock, additional packs can be printed to order.

If you are unable to come in during the library cafe opening hours, please email p.ridley@brighton  if you would like to order your choice of cards and support a vital village asset.

Christmas Wreath Workshop 26th November

christmas wreathWe are delighted to announce that Pam Fuller has agreed to run a Christmas Wreath Workshop in the Old School Village Hall on Tuesday 26th November from 10-12 for just £5 per head including refreshments .

Pam will provide some materials such as wreath wire and ribbon, but asks everyone to bring the following items:

  • 3 x 14″ lengths of cupressus (cypress) or other evergreen
  • Ball of green string
  • Things to decorate your wreath with, eg holly, baubles etc

 

Snooker Competition

(Posted on behalf of Karen Gillingham)

A Snooker Competition will take place during the first two weeks of December, in the Snooker  Room of Dallington Old School Village Hall.

Entry fee £10; winner will receive three months free use of the Snooker Room.

Deadline for entries 30th November – contact Karen Gillingham 01435 831563 or 07941 847750