Author: Pauline

Daphne Jewell

(Posted on behalf of Kevin, Christopher and Howard Jewell)

“It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our Mother, Daphne Jewell, who passed away on 11th March 2026, aged 91.

Daphne was a much loved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

The funeral service will take place at 11.00 on 31st March 2026 at St Giles Church Dallington. All are warmly invited to join the family after the service for a reception at Dallington Old School Hall. There will then be a Service of Committal at the Wealden Crematorium at 3pm.

Donations, if desired, may be made to St Michael’s Hospice, through the funeral directors Arthur C Towner.”

Village Halls Week Events in Dallington

Next week is Village Halls Week  (16th – 22nd March)  an annual event which this year is highlighting the importance of village halls to the health and wellbeing of rural communities across the country.

So here’s a quick reminder of what’s happening in our village hall this week. In particular do come along to Anna Dolphin’s guest talk on Monday afternoon:

  • MONDAY 16th March  10am to 12 noon ART CLUB
    A sociable and informal weekly group with varied levels of experience and confidence.  So whether you are a complete beginner or want to develop your existing skills, do come along and find out if it’s for you. 
  • MONDAY 16th March 2-4pm LIBRARY CAFE
    As well as the usual chance to browse and borrow a large collection of books, or just enjoy a cup of tea and a chat, this week we are delighted to welcome back Anna Dolphin from AbilityNet. After her previous sessions on getting the most from technology, and staying safe online, Anna will be showing how to access and use the NHS app, find reliable health information online, and answering any other questions you may have. 
  • TUESDAY 17th March at 7.30 pm DALLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
    All welcome. You can find the agenda here  
  • THURSDAY 19th March at 7pm VILLAGE HALL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
    Do come along to meet the current management committee, find out what’s been happening and to have your say on future activities in the hall. 
  • FRIDAY 20th March  Private monthly meeting for meditation and relaxation. Please get in touch if you’d like to  be put in touch with the organiser for more details

The Hall and Billiard Room are also available for private hire at other times. Find out more at the Village Hall webpage

Lent Lunch this Saturday 7th March 2026

(Posted on behalf of Jane Messer)

A brief reminder that the first of our Lent Lunches takes place this Saturday 7th March – see details below:

You are invited to join us at St Giles at any time between 12 noon and 2pm on Saturday 7You are invited to join us at St Giles at any time between 12 noon and 2pm on Saturday 7th and Saturday 28thMarch.  We shall be having a simple bread and homemade soup lunch with a little something for dessert.  You won’t go hungry!

Vegetarians will be catered for but if you have any other special dietary requirements or any other queries please contact Jane on 07766434847 or email janem.st.giles.dallington@gmail.com

All will be very welcome. This year we are supporting St Giles itself; we need to spend c.£20,000 on urgent roof repairs. Donations towards the repairs will be gratefully received as presently, in this very wet winter, water is finding its way into the building.

Village Hall News March 2026

Village Hall Events

  • Library Café Every Monday 2-4pm & Saturday 7th 10am- 12noon
  • Art Club Every Monday 10am-12noon
  • Parish Council Meeting March 17th  7.30pm
  •  Village Hall Annual General Meeting Thursday March 19th at 7pm
    Please note this was originally announced for February but has had to be rescheduled.    Do come along to find out what’s been happening and to have your say on future activities in the hall

National Village Halls Week March 16th – 22nd

During the Library Café on Monday March 16th, we will use our newly acquired laptop (see below) to address the theme of this year’s Village Halls Week, “Connecting Communities to Health & Wellbeing”.  Anna Dolphin from AbilityNet will join us again to show how to access and use the NHS app as well as other sources of reliable health information.

Old School: New Tech!
We are delighted to announce that following a successful bid to the Parish Council, the hall has received funding to purchase a new  laptop with essential software and lockable mobile storage to allow us to establish a permanent secure workstation in the hall. This setup will be available during Library Café opening hours for anyone wanting a bit of help to access the internet, particularly for health and government websites but also for general digital skill sharing.

We hope the new equipment will also help to revive the Local History group, enabling occasional illustrated talks and monthly meetings  for anyone wanting to access online resources to research family or local history and contribute to the Dallington History website https://dallingtonhistory.uk/.

Please get in touch with Pauline at dallingtonoldschool@gmail.com or 07702 104392 if you would be interested in any of these possibilities.

St Giles Church March 2026

(posted on behalf of Bobbie Steel)

Services at St Giles 

  • Sunday March 1st          11am   Service of The Word
  • Sunday March 8th         3pm  Evensong
  • Sunday March 15th        11am Mothering Sunday Holy Communion
  • Sunday March 22nd     9.30am. Holy Communion
  • Sunday March 29th       11am  Palm Sunday Service of The Word

Please note that in April Evensong will revert to the usual time of 6.30pm during the lovely light evenings.

Lent Lunches

You are invited to join us at St Giles at any time between 12 noon and 2pm on Saturday 7th and Saturday 28th March.  We shall be having a simple bread and homemade soup lunch with a little something for dessert.  You won’t go hungry!

Vegetarians will be catered for but if you have any other special dietary requirements or any other queries please contact Jane on 07766434847 or email janem.st.giles.dallington@gmail.com

All will be very welcome. This year we are supporting St Giles itself; we need to spend c.£20,000 on urgent roof repairs. Donations towards the repairs will be gratefully received as presently, in this very wet winter, water is finding its way into the building.

Village Hall Events in January 2026

drawing of the village hall
Drawing of the hall by David Jeremy, a village hall regular who sadly died last year

 

 

 

A reminder that the hall will re-open this weekend after the Christmas break. We wish all our neighbours a peaceful and happy new year.

  • Library Café: Saturday 3rd January 10-12 and every Monday 2-4 pm
  • Art Club will start again next Monday 5th and every Monday 10-12
  • Dallington Parish Council Tuesday Jan 27th  7.30  pm

A number of private bookings are also scheduled. Please get in touch if you would like to use the main hall or the billiard room .

Details of how to book and a calendar showing available dates can be found at https://dallington.org.uk/village-hall/village-hall-booking/ and
https://dallington.org.uk/village-hall/billiard-room-booking-page/

St Giles Services in January 2026

(Posted on behalf of Bobbie Steel)

A quick reminder of St Giles services this month

  • Sunday 4th January  11am. Service of The Word
  • Sunday 11th January 3pm.  Evensong
  • Sunday 18 th January 11am. Holy Communion
  • Sunday 25 th January 9.30am. Holy Communion

After the celebrations,  the Christmas tree with all of the lights etc has to be taken down. Join us at St Giles 6th January 2026 at 10-11am for coffee and cake (or tea, juice, biscuits, mince pies etc) to celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany and admire the Christmas tree before it is dismantled.  Once again help will be greatly welcomed

Christmas Wreath Workshop Friday 28th November 10-12 noon

Friday 28th 10-12 noon Christmas Wreath Workshop

Come along to Dallington Village Hall and make a traditional and simple Christmas wreath in the company of others. Help if you need it, or do your own thing.

Greenery will be available but bring anything else you would like to add, plus secateurs, scissors and garden twine and florists/ thin wire if you have it.  £5 a head.

Places limited so please book yours in advance from Jane 07766 434847