Category: Events

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

 

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.

Andromeda Event postponed until next week

Posted on behalf of Doug Edworthy:

We’ve been keeping a close eye on the weather forecast for Thursday, and it doesn’t look great. While it’s not going to be raining, the clouds will prevent us from seeing the main event – the Andromeda Galaxy!

The forecast for a week later is (currently) a lot better so we’ve postponed the event until Thursday 25th September.  Same venue, different date. (See updated poster for details)

Apologies if this makes it difficult for you to attend, but we hope you can still make it.