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Robertsbridge and  Brightling Repair Cafe 2024 dates

(Posted on behalf of Caroline Hodge)

The Robertsbridge and  Brightling Repair Cafe has now been in existence for almost 2 years and in that time has attracted more than 250 people from as far afield as Pevensey and Sevenoaks – so our fame is spreading far and wide.

 2024 promises more of the same. We will be running 5 sessions this year at Robertsbridge Village Hall (dates below).  As usual the Repair Cafe will be from 9.00am until midday, with the last items being accepted at 11.45am – so get there early!    Items take time to be repaired, so please don’t leave it until the last minute.

Dates for this year are:

    • Saturday 10 February
    • Saturday 20 April
    • Saturday 22 June
    • Saturday 14 September
    • Saturday 9 November

In addition to the repairs,  for the first time we will also be collecting unwanted specs and sunglasses for recycling, as well as old tools that will be refurbished by Tools with a Mission and sent to Africa.   We will also continue to work with Energy Champions who attend our Repair Cafes to give advice about reducing energy bills and saving energy. We hope to see you this year.

Agenda for DPC Meeting on 23.01.24

AGENDA FOR THE DALLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD ON 23rd JANUARY 2024

Parish Council Members are summoned to a meeting of Dallington Parish Council to be held on 23rd January 2024, at 7.30pm in Dallington Village Hall

Members of the press and public are welcome and encouraged to attend

Irene Marchant (Parish Clerk/RFO)

St. Giles, Woods Corner, Dallington, East Sussex TN21 9LA

01424 838414/07711 224150

[email protected]

1. Disclosure of Interests

To receive any disclosures by Members of personal interests in matters on the agenda, the nature of any such interest and whether the Member regards the interest as a disclosable pecuniary interest under the terms of the Code of Conduct.

2. Dispensations

3. Apologies for absence

4. Accuracy of the minutes of the previous meeting(s)

5. Open Forum

5.1 County Council report (ESCC) – Councillor E. Kirby-Green

5.2 District Council report (RDC) – Councillor C. Pearce

5.3 Chair’s report (DPC) – Councillor W. Miers

6. Approval of the draft revenue budget 2024-25 and setting the precept for 2024-25

6.1 To approve the draft revenue budget for 2024-25.

6.2 To approve the amount of precept for 2024-25.

7. Dallington Recreation Ground

  • Fence badly damaged on left hand side of car park gates.
  • The pavilion ceiling has been repaired.
  • Quotes are needed for foliage clearance behind/around the pavilion.
  • Quotes are needed for cleaning/decoration of the pavilion interior.

8. Rural Community Grants

The consider the information from the working party set up to look at a piece of play equipment for small children at the DRG.

9. East Sussex Local Transport Plan 024-2050

To consider DPC’s response to this consultation.

10. Support for Dark Skies Project

To consider supporting this project (many neighbouring PCs involved), details given in Dallington Tree Warden’s email of 19.11.23

11. Planning

11.1 No planning applications for consideration.

11.2 Any other planning matters for discussion.

12. Enforcement

12.1 No Dallington items on RDC’s most recent enforcement list.

12.2 Any other enforcement matters for discussion.

13. Highways/Rights of Way

  • The potholes/verge damage issues are still very bad.
  • DPC understand that the repairs to Prinkle Hill are on the ESCC Highways schedule.
  • Any other Highways/RoW matters for discussion.

14. Finance

14.1 Bank balances at 31.12.23

  • DPC deposit account – £14,119.18
  • DPC current account – £254.44
  • DRG current account – £192.54

14.2 To approve the following payments

  • Clerk, salary/HO/backpay (Dec23/Jan24) – £2,077.00
  • *Godaddy, 365 emails renewal (3 years) – £662.26
  • *Godaddy, website security – £79.06
  • *SLCC subscription 2024-25 – £183.00
  • * Beecham Place Management, ceiling repair pavilion – £450.37

*Already paid.

14.3 To approve the 3rd quarter accounts at 31.12.23 as presented by the Clerk.

15. Dates of next meetings

  • 20.02.24 – Planning meeting (provisional)
  • 19.03.24 – DRG meeting (starts 7.00pm)
  • 19.03.24 – Full council meeting

Village Hall Events January & February 2024

Happy New Year from Dallington Old School Village Hall  – and apologies for not posting January dates until now, so I’m including them with the announcement of the February schedule.

JANUARY 2024
Saturday 6th  Library Cafe 10-12noon 
Regular weekly activities:
Monday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd 29th Art Club 10-12  Library Café 2-4pm
Thursday evenings Yoga 8-9pm
Friday mornings Chair Yoga  11am -12 noon

ALSO: Tuesday 23rd Meeting of Dallington Parish Council 7.30pm

FEBRUARY 2024
Saturday 3rd Library Cafe 10-12noon 
Regular weekly activities:
Monday 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th  Art Club 10-12  Library Café 2-4pm
Thursday evenings Yoga 8-9pm
Friday mornings Chair Yoga  11am -12 noon 

ALSO: Wednesday 21st February at 7pm
Dallington Old School Annual General Meeting – details to follow shortly

 

Coffee & Cakes! This Friday and Saturday

(Posted on behalf of Jane Messer)

10-11am Friday 5th January
Coffee at St Giles, Dallington

Come and enjoy coffee and cake ( or tea,  biscuits etc if you prefer) and a catch up with friends as Christmas draws to a close. It’s also your last chance to admire our beautiful Christmas tree before we take it down  (volunteers to help after the coffee very welcome!).

10am -12 noon Saturday 6th January Library Cafe at Dallington Old School.

Another opportunity for coffee, cake and a chat.  And to restock on books or even play a game of snooker.  No need to feel any guilt about the cake. It’s still Christmas! We look forward to seeing you there.

St Giles Services Christmas 2023 & January 2024

(posted on behalf of Bobbie Steel)

A reminder of times of services over the Christmas period and into January 2024

DECEMBER 2023

  • Sunday 17th           6.30 pm.         Carol Service
  • Sunday 24th.         11.30 pm.        Midnight Mass
  • Sunday 31st.            No service at St. Giles.

    JANUARY 2024

  • Sunday 7th.             11am.                    Service of The Word
  • Sunday 14th.             6.30pm.              Evensong
  • Sunday 21st.            11am.                    Holy Communion
  • Sunday  28th.            9.30am.              Holy Communion

New planning application for Dallington

RR/2023/2388/P – Earls Croft, land adjacent to Earls Down.
Alternative scheme to previous refused permission RR/2022/1712/P for the removal of existing stables and relocation of site access to provide a new three bedroom dwelling, carport and landscaping.
Deadline for comments is 02.01.24

 

DPC’s response to this application will most likely be made using the Clerk’s delegated authority. So if you wish to comment please do this directly at the following link

Click on this link to see full details on the RDC planning website

Dallington village Christmas Lunch 14th December

(posted on behalf of Jane Messer)

You are invited to join other local friends and neighbours at the

Dallington Village Christmas Lunch

Thursday 14th December 2023 at 12 noon for 12:30(ish)

At Dallington Old School Village Hall

Tickets £10 for a 3 course Christmas lunch, inc soft drinks & coffee

Please bring a Secret Santa gift costing under £2 & your own alcohol if wanted. There will be a post box available for village (parish) Christmas cards

For tickets and further information inc to specify any dietary requirements or to offer any assistance please contact  Jane Messer before 12th December on 07766 434847 or [email protected]

SE Water – No Water

Woods Corner, Dallington here – still no water, but toilet is flushing!
A bottled water station has been set up at Punnetts Town Village Hall.
Dallington Hole has water, but very low pressure.
Will keep you all updated.
Irene – Parish Clerk
PS: have been away visited a friend for a couple of days, so have missed most of the hassle.