Category: Events

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].

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/

Dark Skies PosterIn 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

Dark Skies Poster

    • 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

    • Morning: Art Club 10.00 am – 12.00 pm
    • Afternoon: Library Café 2.00 -4.00 pm

Friday 29th November   Wreath Poster

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

xmas lunch poster

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

An Evening of Snooker 10th September

AN EVENING OF SNOOKER
at the BILLIARD ROOM

DALLINGTON OLD SCHOOL VILLAGE HALL

at 7.30pm on

Tuesday 10th September 2024

Pre game drink and nibbles in the Main Hall followed by a game of snooker (killer or mini frames depending on numbers).

Everyone welcome whatever your ability.
For further information please don’t hesitate to get in touch:
Kim & Dan Venner [email protected] or 01424 838406

Wealden Iron industry History Talk Saturday 27th July

The Wealden Iron Research Group will be holding their Summer Meeting & AGM on Saturday 27 July 2024 from 10.30am at Dallington Old School Village Hall, The Street, Dallington, TN21 9NH, East Sussex.

Local residents are welcome to attend the Summer Meeting talk and the afternoon site visit to Ashburnham Furnace, but non-members of WIRG cannot vote at the AGM.

Agenda for the day:

  • 10-30am Coffee / tea
  • 11.00am Presentation on ‘London and the Iron Trade 1690-1830’ will be given by WIRG President,  Philip Riden.
  • 12.30pm Annual General Meeting of the Wealden Iron Research Group.(WIRG members only)
  • 1.00pm Lunch break
  • 2.30pm Visit to Ashburnham Furnace, the last Wealden furnace to close in 1813. (Postcode TN33 9PG. Parking in the paddock – please look out for parking signs on arrival).

Brightling Moth Breakfast Saturday 13th July

(posted on behalf of Caroline Moore & Brightling Environment Group)

May be of interest to Dallington residents too?

Last few places for the Brightling Moth Breakfast:

Brightling Environment Group’s latest event is a Moth Breakfast.   Local moth enthusiast Caroline Moore – who’s been trapping moths and recording species and numbers for 24 years at her garden in Etchingham – will be doing a live moth-trap opening and species ID on the morning of Saturday 13 July, 8.15am for an 8.30am reveal at Brickyard Lane, Brightling.  Come along for breakfast (bacon and/or mushroom rolls, plus coffee, tea and juice) and to see how the moth count compares from three traps, set across three different local sites, each with different habitats and levels of light pollution. Numbers are limited, so email [email protected] to book your place and receive full details of the location. (Please note, BEG will be asking for a donation of £5 to cover the costs of breakfast.) See you there!

(Web editor’s note: light pollution and how to mitigate its impact on wildlife including moths are all part of the High Weald National Landscape Dark Skies Festival (28 Oct-10 Nov), designed to celebrate and protect some of the darkest skies in the South East. More information at https://highweald.org/get-involved/dark-skies/wild-about-dark-skies-festival/.  We’ll be posting details over the next few months about how Dallington will be taking part in the Festival.)

Report of  Enchanters’ Tales Concert June 2nd 2024

Posted on behalf of Bobbie Steel

A magical afternoon for this concert, arranged by Jane Messer, followed by a wonderful tea sitting in the churchyard in the glorious sunshine. The aim of the concert was to recoup some of the cost of the repair to the church roof after burglars stole the lead and broke the tiles. Musicians Declan Hickey and Lizzie Knatt charged reduced rates, as Lizzie is the granddaughter of Pam and John Fuller, because of their long time commitment to St. Giles. As well as a financial success the afternoon was a chance for  the audience to enjoy the exhilarating music by Britten, Purcell, Steenhoven and van Eyck, played on recorders and classical guitar.  After Lizzie and Declan had received well-earned applause we moved on to enjoy a spread of delicious sandwiches and cakes prepared by keen volunteers.  A lovely afternoon with music, tea, friends and sunshine.

Pop Up Circus June 22nd 12-4pm

(posted on behalf of Dallington and Punnetts Town Schools PTA)

We are so excited to be hosting a Pop-up Circus for our joint school summer event this year

It will be an event not to miss. Bring your friends and family and join us for lots of fun.
Where? Punnetts Town Playground & Football Pitch
Battle Road Punnett’s Town TN21 9DH
When? Saturday June 22nd 12-4pm

Gates will open at midday and we will have two circus shows at 1pm and 2.30pm. The field will be full of inflatables, glitter festival face paint, glitter tattoos, stalls, refreshments and snacks and more so make sure you arrive in plenty of time to make the most of all these as well as the main event the circus.

The circus is a ticketed event so tickets need to be purchased in advance of the day via the QR code in the poster or this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pop-up-circus-tickets-910805883917 

There are two options for tickets 1) Single Ticket (adult or child over two years old) and 2) Family ticket of four (under 2’s are free as they can sit on laps). Please bring your confirmation email to the ticket booth on the day which will be exchanged for a entry wristband. Activity wristbands can be purchased in advance as well as on the day and will give you unlimited access to the inflatables and all things glitter (facepaint and tattoos).

Once tickets are gone they are gone so get in quick!

Reminder! Library Cafe & Plant Sale Saturday 3rd May

A quick reminder that tomorrow’s Library Cafe will also include a Plant and Seed Bring and Buy Sale.

Saturday May 3rd 10am -12 noon at the Old School Village Hall in The Street. Free entry as usual.

Despite the recent challenging growing conditions we fortunately have a good range of plants already donated but would welcome any additional plants, seedlings or seeds that you can spare. So do come along for the usual refreshments and good company, as well as plants and a selection of gardening books to buy or borrow.

 

 

Village Hall Events March 2024

What’s happening in the hall this month?

On Saturday morning 2nd March, our monthly ‘first Saturday’ Library Cafe 10 am – 12 noon. Good company, excellent refreshments and lots of new books added to the collection for you to borrow or buy.

Friday 15th March QUIZ NIGHT 7pm for a 7.15 start

Come and join us for a sociable quiz evening and light refreshments (Please bring your own
drinks.) Tickets £5 in aid of hall repairs. To book tickets in advance or for further information contact Jane on 07766 434847

 

18th -24th March is Village Halls Week 

The annual campaign to celebrate the contribution England’s 10,000+ village halls make to rural communities. An extra reason to come along to support your local hall.

And of course we have our regular weekly activities: 

Mondays  Art Club 10-12  and Library Café 2-4pm
Thursday evenings Yoga 8-9pm
Friday mornings Chair Yoga  11am -12 noon