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Messenger Magazine Annual Get-together This Thursday 7th November
The Messenger Magazine Annual Readers’ get-together will start at 7:00 pm on Thursday (7 November 2024) in Brightling Village Hall
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).
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.
See you on Thursday.
This Saturday 2nd November Dark Skies Talk
Apologies for another reminder but it’s come to my notice that the incorrect time was shown on one of the pages of the Messenger Magazine – so this is the correct information again:
In Dallington, local expert Doug Edworthy (Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society) will be giving a talk about the wonders of the stars and the impact of light pollution on nature, people and the sky . This will take place at Dallington Old School Village Hall on Saturday 2nd November at 7.30. That is the weekend of the new moon, which means it will be particularly dark so we may be able to enjoy the skies on the way to and from the hall.
Did you know a cyclist called Dudley?
I have had an email from a gentleman who had a cycling companion called Dudley and he cannot remember his surname.
Dudley lived at Martlets or nearby in about 2001.
If anyone can remember, please email me at [email protected]
Irene
Piano Recital Sunday 10th November
PIANO RECITAL
3.30 pm Sunday 10th November 2024
THE OLD RECTORY BARN
DALLINGTON
TN21 9NH
Jane Camilloni
Jane Camilloni will perform pieces by Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin and Debussy. Born in Oxford, Jane 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, guided by Clive Britton. Jane has performed widely in Italy and internationally, including in London, Paris, and India. After a long hiatus, she resumed her piano career under Clive Britton’s mentorship, giving her first concert in Florence in 2017.
Donations in aid of the Friends of St Giles, Tea will be served in the Barn after the concert. RSVP by Wednesday 8th Nov 2024 to [email protected]
Advance notice & request for help
(Posted on behalf of Roy Iremonger)
Dallington’s War 1939 to 1945
On Sunday 31st August 2025 all are welcome to attend an afternoon of personal memories, family anecdotes and historical details regarding how Dallington was affected by World War Two. The event will be held in the afternoon in St Giles Church – where on 3rd September 1939, villagers gathered to hear the radio broadcast announcement that Britain was now at war – and will be followed by a cream tea.
The reason for the early advertising is to give us plenty of time to gather as much information as possible. We would love to hear of any war-time stories covering such subjects as evacuees, school life, farming changes, the war in the skies, troops billeted in the parish, the Home Guard, rationing, local entertainment and any other wartime topic that will be of interest to the residents of Dallington.
If you think you might be able to help please give Roy Iremonger a call on 01323 832627 or email [email protected].
St Giles Services Oct-Nov 2024
St Giles Services
- Sunday 27th October Holy Communion 9.30 am.
- Sunday 3rd November Service of The Word 11.00 am.
- Sunday 10th November Service for Remembrance 10.50 in church for 11am.
- Sunday 17th November Holy Communion 11.00 am.
- Sunday 24th November Holy Communion 9.30 am.
- Sunday 1st December Service of The Word 11.00 am.
Tuesdays during term time there is a service for the school, at 9.15am in the church if the weather is fine, in school in wet weather.
Roadworks – Bluekiln Road and South Lane, Dallington
IMPORTANT ROADWORKS INFORMATION 21 October 2024
Bluekiln Road and South Lane, Dallington
Dear Resident,
Balfour Beatty is working in partnership with East Sussex County Council to manage the highways service across East Sussex. As part of this, we will be carrying out works to the drainage system in order to alleviate flooding risk on Bluekiln Road and South Lane, Dallington.
When do they start?
Work will be carried out from Monday 25 November 2024 to Friday 20 December 2024 between 9am and 4pm.
We will inform you of any changes to the dates or times via advanced warning signs on site.
What are we doing?
These works involve improvements to the drainage system on the carriageway to alleviate the risk of flooding.
How will this impact highway users?
The team will be working on both South Lane and Bluekiln Road, as well as the junction connecting the two roads.
Access will be restricted for residents for the duration of these works.
Traffic for South Lane will be diverted via the B2096 and A271, Herrings Rad and vice versa.
Traffic for Bluekiln Road will be diverted via Padgham Lane, Churches Green Lane, Bodle Street Road, Rookery Lane, B2096, South Lane and vice versa.
If you need vehicle access to your property, please discuss this with the team on site. Please bear in mind there will be delays whilst the area is made safe and your vehicle is escorted by site marshalls. Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.
Information for residents and businesses
Parking: If required, we will put out ‘no parking’ signs and cones on the site to advise where parking is restricted. Please avoid parking in these locations as it will delay our works.
Weather: All of these works are subject to favourable weather conditions, for example heavy rain may affect the progress of the works.
Properties close to the carriageway may experience a temporary disturbance as this can be a noisy process and those properties may experience flashing lights and reversing sirens.
We would like to take this opportunity to apologise in advance for any inconvenience or disruption this work may cause, however this forms part of our continuing improvement for the East Sussex highway network. Should you have any concerns regarding these works, you can contact us at [email protected].
For information on roadworks and journey planning, visit One.Network. Please follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @esccroads or Facebook @EastSussexHighways for updates. If you would like to know more about East Sussex Highways and what we do, please visit our website www.eastsussexhighways.com.
Thank you,
East Sussex Highways
Map of works area and diversion route
Wild about Dark Skies Festival – latest news
As previously announced, Dallington is participating in this year’s High Weald Wild about Dark Skies Festival. Running from Saturday 28 October to Sunday 10 November 2024, the Festival promises a fortnight of stargazing, workshops, talks, walks and fun family activities. Find out more at https://highweald.org/get-involved/dark-skies/wild-about-dark-skies-festival/
In Dallington, local expert Doug Edworthy (Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society) will be giving a talk about the wonders of the stars and the impact of light pollution on nature, people and the sky . This will take place at Dallington Old School Village Hall on Saturday 2nd November at 7.30. That is the weekend of the new moon, which means it will be particularly dark so we may be able to enjoy the skies on the way to and from the hall.
Dallington School is also joining in with the festival. Paul Cox, Head Teacher, reports that the older children are currently working on a project based around the Dallington Village Dark Skies Festival. They have been visited by the amazing Rachel Bennington, who works for the High Weald. They have done lots of wonderful work around the stars and light pollution. They will also be writing some poems around the night sky – to be entered for the Messenger Magazine Childrens Writing Competition on the Dark Skies theme.
We hope to arrange some additional events later in the month, including a star gazing event and a bat walk (details tbc).
Dallington Parish Council supports the Dark Skies Festival and when commenting on planning applications, takes account of the High Weald Dark Skies Planning Advice Note which aims to reduce light pollution.
Village Hall Events November 2024
Saturday 2nd November
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- Morning: Library Café 10.00 am – 12.00 pm
- Evening: Dark Skies Talk 7.30pm
A talk by local expert Doug Edworthy (Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society) on the wonders of the stars and the impact of light pollution on nature, people and the sky
Monday 4th November and every Monday
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- Morning: Art Club 10.00 am – 12.00 pm
- Afternoon: Library Café 2.00 -4.00 pm
Friday 29th November 
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
10.00 am – 12.00 pm
Come 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
Book now for Dallington Christmas Lunch Thursday 12th December 2024
You are invited to join other local friends and neighbours at the Dallington Christmas Lunch Thursday 12th December 2024
12 noon for 12:30 at the Old School
Tickets £12 for a 3 course Christmas lunch, soft drinks & coffee. Please bring a Secret Santa gift costing under £3 & your own alcohol if wanted.
There will be a charity post box available for village (parish) Christmas cards. For tickets and further information, and to specify any dietary requirements or to offer any assistance, please contact Jane Messer before 6th December on 07766 434847