St Giles Services June 2023

(posted on behalf of Bobbie Steel):

Sunday June  4th          11.00 am.        Service of The Word

Sunday June 11th          6.30 pm.          Evensong

Sunday June 18th         11.00 am.        Holy Communion

Sunday June 25th        9.30 am.          Holy Communion

Sunday July 2nd           11.00 am.         Service of The Word.

Report on Coronation celebrations:
At our service following the Coronation we were, as is often the case on ‘big occasions’, without a member of the clergy. Our Churchwarden, Wendy Miers, using material supplied on the internet, produced a service of celebration in which a number of the congregation took part.

After church there was a picnic on the recreation field which had been organised by several residents in conjunction with Dallington Parish Council. Thankfully, and unlike the loyal members of the public who cheered the King and Queen in pouring rain, we were blessed with sunshine.

There were games, cakes and a very clever photo booth tent complete with robes of state, an orb and sceptre and a throne. A lot of thought and imagination which resulted in a happy afternoon of celebration for everyone who joined in the fun.

Village Hall Events June 2023

Happy to announce that normal service has resumed after last month’s  Coronation events and multiple bank holidays:

  • Saturday 3rd June (this weekend) Library Cafe 10-12noon 
    (our monthly Saturday morning opening)

And our regular weekly activities:

  • Monday 5th June (and every Monday)
      • Art Club 10-12
      • Library Café 2-4pm
  • Thursday evenings Beginners Yoga 8-9pm
  • Friday mornings Chair Yoga  11am -12 noon 
    For more details of yoga classes and to book a place, please visit https://www.living-yoga.co.uk/classes

No special events or talks planned for this month, but do get in touch if you would like to suggest something new…..

To view all forthcoming activities or to book the hall for your own event, please go to our Main Hall Bookings Page  and to book our newly refurbished Billiard Room, go to the Billiard Room page

 

Weather forecast good for the Coronation Big Lunch Picnic Sunday 7th May!

screesnhot showing weather forecastIt may be rainy today but tomorrow’s forecast is looking good for tomorrow’s Coronation Big Lunch Picnic at the Dallington Recreation Ground  – Sunday 7th May – gates open from 12.30.

Bring your own picnic and join in the celebrations with your neighbours – there will be games and other activities including a cake competition for adults and children, and special coronation packs of wildflower seeds for the children to scatter along the edge of the field to give us a show in future years  (more details at https://dallington.org.uk/coronation-big-lunch-picnic-sunday-7th-may/

composite image of childrens bunting

And todays rain didn’t stop our intrepid volunteers getting the site ready for the big day – decorations include the wonderful bunting made by the children of Dallington School.

volunteers putting up buntingSo please come along and enjoy the day!

 

 

Coronation bell ringing 6th May

(Posted on behalf of Diana Day)

We will be ringing at 10am on Saturday 6th May 2023 for the Coronation of the King and Queen. We will be 6 in number, our learner making their first public performance and borrowing a ringer from Warbleton, the local band will make a joyful sound.
Diana Day

St Giles Services in May 2023

(posted on behalf of Bobbie Steel)

  • Sunday May 7th        11am.         Service of The Word
    Coronation  Celebration
    (followed by  Coronation Big Lunch Picnic   on the Recreation Ground)
  • Sunday May 14th       6.30pm.     Evensong
  • Thursday May 18th 7.30pm. Ascension Day Joint Benefice Service.
  • Sunday 21st                  11am.          Holy Communion
  • Sunday 28th                9.30am.     Holy Communion

Dallington Events in May 2023

Due to this month’s  Coronation events, there will be NO Library Cafe in the village hall on the following dates:

    • Monday 1st May (May Bank Holiday)
    • Saturday 6th May (Coronation Day) or
    • Monday 8th May (extra Coronation Bank Holiday)

 However, we hope as many villagers as possible will bring a picnic and join in the Coronation Big Lunch with others from our local community at the Sugarloaf Field (Dallington Recreation Ground) on
Sunday 7th May.   More details at https://dallington.org.uk/coronation-big-lunch-picnic-sunday-7th-may/

 

Local Elections Thursday 4th May As usual the village hall will be used as the Polling Station for this year’s local elections. Don’t forget that from now on you’ll need to show photo ID when voting in person.  Check the list of acceptable forms of ID at the Government website to make sure that you have what you need.  https://www.gov.uk/how-to-vote/photo-id-youll-need . The first Dallington Parish Council after these elections will take place in the village hall on Tuesday 23rd May. See the main DPC page at https://dallington.org.uk/parish-council/and sign up for email alerts so you don’t miss future announcements.

For the rest of the month,  regular activities in the village hall will continue as follows:

  • Mondays  (except 1st & 8th May)
    Art Club 10am -12noon;   Library Cafe 2pm-4pm
  • Thursdays (except 4th May)   Yoga class 8-9pm
  • Fridays        Chair Yoga  11am -12 noon
    For more details of yoga classes and to book a place, please visit https://www.living-yoga.co.uk/classes

To view all forthcoming activities or to book the hall for your own event, please go to https://dallington.org.uk/village-hall/village-hall-booking/

And to book our newly refurbished Billiard Room, go to https://dallington.org.uk/village-hall/billiard-room-booking-page/

Coronation Big Lunch Picnic Sunday 7th May

You are cordially invited….

to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the Coronation Big Lunch with others from our local community.

On:  Sunday 7th May 2023

At:  Dallington Recreation Ground
(next to the Sugar Loaf at Woods Corner)

Gate opens 12 Noon. Parking available

  • Do you enjoy baking? Bake, decorate and bring a cake to enter the Coronation cake competition. Prizes for adults and children.
  • During the afternoon there also will be games and Coronation related activities for children and adults to enjoy if they wish.

Tea and coffee will be available in the Pavilion but please bring your own food & drink , plates and cutlery etc.

Ring for the King 6th May 2023

(Posted on behalf of Diana Day)

Ring for the King. We have a learner who has now progressed to ringing in rounds, we are confident that they will be able to join in the Ringing for the King, on 6/5/23.

More information about national ringing arrangements at https://ringfortheking.org

Coronation Picnic Sunday 7th May 2023

SAVE THE DATE!
Coronation Picnic
Sunday 7th May 2023 from 12 noon
Dallington Recreation Ground

Coronation Big Lunch LogoGates open at 12 noon Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the Coronation Big Lunch with others from our parish and local community.

  • During the afternoon there will be games and Coronation related activities for children and adults to enjoy if they wish.
  • Do you enjoy baking? Bake, decorate and bring a cake to enter the Coronation cake competition. Prizes for adults and children.
  • Could you help? Maybe assist with an activity or help set up the marquee and gazebos in the morning? More volunteers are needed to help make this a special community event. Please contact Nikki Holyoake tvrnikki@googlemail.com

Further details of our celebratory event will be posted on this website as they develop