Author: Pauline

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

Messenger Magazine Readers Annual get-together and AGM Wednesday 26 November 7:00 pm

(posted on behalf of Andrew Wedmore)

The Messenger Magazine Readers Annual get-together will start
at 7:00 pm on Wednesday 26 November 2025
in Mountfield Village Hall (click link for directions)

ALL readers of the Messenger Magazine are warmly invited. There will be FREE DRINKS (alcoholic and soft) and nibbles.

This is partly a social occasion – an opportunity to have a relaxing chat with neighbours and others in Brightling, Dallington, Mountfield, and Netherfield. It is also our AGM (Annual General Meeting) so there will be some brief formalities (very brief, we promise!) including electing the committee that runs the magazine between parties (sorry, AGMs).

We will also be showing off our ideas for an updated cover design – please come and give us your views.

The committee hopes that as many people as possible will come. It’s an opportunity to show your support for the magazine (if you like it) or tell us what’s wrong (if you don’t like it!) – or just a relaxing evening with a glass of wine or something.

I look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday evening.
Andrew Wedmore (Chair, Messenger magazine)

Reminder! Concert this Sunday 2nd November

(Posted on behalf of Charlotte Maclean)

A PIANO RECITAL at

THE OLD RECTORY BARN, DALLINGTON, TN21 9NH

3.30 pm Sunday 2nd November 2025

Jane Camilloni

Jane Camilloni, born in Oxford, began piano studies at five and held her first concert at eight, winning second prize at the Muzio Clementi national Piano Competition. By ten, she had won the Alfred Cortot International Piano Competition in Milan. She studied at the Royal College of Music in the UK and earned her piano Diploma from the Florence Conservatoire in 1981. Jane has performed widely in Italy and internationally, including in London, Paris, and India. After a long hiatus, she resumed her piano career under the  mentorship of Clive Britton, artistic director of Brera Musica, giving her first concert in Florence in 2017.  Jane will perform pieces by Chopin, Debussy, and Ravel.

 Donations in aid of the Friends of St Giles, Tea will be served in the Barn after the concert.   RSVP by Wednesday 29th October to macleance5@gmail.com

PLEASE PARK IN THE VILLAGE STREET

 

Reminder Harvest Festival this Sunday 19th October 2025

 

A reminder that the Harvest Service   takes place this Sunday 19th October at St Giles at 11am followed by Harvest Lunch in the church

All welcome!

You are invited to bring dry goods, tinned food etc for the Hailsham Food Bank if you wish.

To book places for the Harvest Lunch (Donations in aid of Family Support Work (FSW)) please contact Jane on 07766 434847
We shall be decorating the church on Saturday 18th Oct 10am-12noon.  All help very welcome. Contact Jane or Bobbie for details

 

 

 

Quiz Night 17th October 2025

Dallington Old School Village Hall
QUIZ
Friday 17th October  7pm for 7.15pm
£7.50 per person

Teams (up to 6) can be made up on the evening. Light refreshments will be available but please bring your own drinks as required.

There will be a raffle so please bring cash!

For tickets in advance, dietary requirements, or further information contact Jane on 07766 434847.

In aid of the Royal British Legion & Dallington Old School Village Hall’

Getting to know your technology Tuesday 13th October

[Posted on behalf of Dallington Old School Village Hall committee]

abilitynet.org.uk/

Even experienced users can sometimes find technology – smart phones, tablets, laptops, PCs and the internet in general – more frustrating than helpful.  Or you may be unaware of some recent developments that could make your life easier.

So we’re delighted to announce that Anna Dolphin from Ability Net will be joining us at the Library Café in the Old School Village Hall on Monday 13th October at 2.00 for an informal session exploring the possibilities of what your phone, tablet, or computer can do for you — from practical tips to fun features.

Come and enjoy a cup of tea and find out how your technology could work better and more safely for you—whether it’s staying in touch with loved ones, exploring hobbies,  accessing NHS and government services or shopping online.

Anna will also be joining us again on Monday 10th November on the theme of Staying Safe with Technology – a relaxed and supportive session where we’ll look at ways to stay safe online. We’ll share tips for shopping securely, spotting scams, and protecting your personal information — all in a friendly, no-jargon environment.

Please note that the library will be open as usual on these dates if you just want to browse the books.