Doug Edworthy, our Tree Warden, has written a report on the recent Black Poplar planting. Click on the link below to read it.
Category: Notices/Information
Join the Dallington Next Door Group
Our Tree Warden – Doug Edworthy – has started up a community group for Dallington. This can be used to organise local events, share safety tips/recommendations, put things up for sale and simply to get to know one another better.
For further information, please email Doug at
Doug needs 10 subscribers to get the group going, you can easily join – just click on the link below and fill in your details.
Coronavirus update (2) corrected (22.03.20)
Sending again, very cleverly all the links went straight to the RDC planning website! No idea how that happened, must be gremlins in the works. Links will work correctly now.
I hope you are all keeping well. I’ve had lots of offers from volunteers to do shopping/collect medication etc. I’ve also noticed that friends and neighbours are really looking out for each other. I’ve compiled a list of volunteers (still coming in) – so if you need any help, please, please contact me – 01424 838414 – clerk@dallington.org.uk
The NHS are sending out information to those most at risk, telling them to totally self-isolate – so our kind volunteers may well be needed soon.
Just a reminder – only take advice from trusted websites/information. You can trust the links below
Click on this link to see the latest information on coronavirus from the NHS
Click on this link to see the latest information on corona virus from Central Government
Click on this link to see the latest update on coronavirus from BBC News
PARISH COUNCIL BUSINESS
All parish councils are in “limbo” at the moment, but most business will go on. It is a legal requirement that all parish council meetings are held in public and virtual meetings are illegal. We are waiting for instructions from the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) and hopefully virtual meetings will be allowed during this emergency.
Planning applications – we have a delegation system for these to be responded to outside of meetings. I will continue to post all applications on this website, with full links to the particular application on the RDC planning website and ask that if you wish to comment, go straight to the RDC planning website.
General Dallington issues – please continue to contact me via email if you have concerns about enforcement, road conditions, flooding, footpaths etc.
We took Alfie for a walk in Darwell yesterday, we walk Alfie 2 or 3 times a week there, and for the first time in 30 years I had trouble parking the car – it was absolutely packed. A lovely walk and met a few people dog walking. Everyone was very sensible, except the dogs who have no idea of personal space!
Alfie at about 9 months old, looking very scruffy – just before his first grooming!
Look after yourselves and keep in touch.
Irene (Parish Clerk)
01424 838414 email – clerk@dallington.org.uk
Coronavirus update 2 (22.03.20)
I hope you are all keeping well. I’ve had lots of offers from volunteers to do shopping/collect medication etc. I’ve also noticed that friends and neighbours are really looking out for each other. I’ve compiled a list of volunteers (still coming in) – so if you need any help, please, please contact me – 01424 838414 – clerk@dallington.org.uk
The NHS are sending out information to those most at risk, telling them to totally self-isolate – so our kind volunteers may well be needed soon.
Just a reminder – only take advice from trusted websites/information. You can trust the links below
Click on this link to see the latest information on coronavirus from the NHS
Click on this link to see the latest information on corona virus from Central Government
Click on this link to see the latest update on coronavirus from BBC News
PARISH COUNCIL BUSINESS
All parish councils are in “limbo” at the moment, but most business will go on. It is a legal requirement that all parish council meetings are held in public and virtual meetings are illegal. We are waiting for instructions from the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) and hopefully virtual meetings will be allowed during this emergency.
Planning applications – we have a delegation system for these to be responded to outside of meetings. I will continue to post all applications on this website, with full links to the particular application on the RDC planning website and ask that if you wish to comment, go straight to the RDC planning website.
General Dallington issues – please continue to contact me via email if you have concerns about enforcement, road conditions, flooding, footpaths etc.
We took Alfie for a walk in Darwell yesterday, we walk Alfie 2 or 3 times a week there, and for the first time in 30 years I had trouble parking the car – it was absolutely packed. A lovely walk and met a few people dog walking. Everyone was very sensible, except the dogs who have no idea of personal space!
Look after yourselves and keep in touch.
Irene (Parish Clerk)
01424 838414 email – clerk@dallington.org.uk
Corona Virus update 1 (19.03.20)
Hello everyone, I hope you are keeping well and following Government advice. Please stay in touch with your friends and neighbours by phone, email, text, WhatsApp, Facebook etc.
If you are able to help out by doing a little shopping, collecting medication etc., can you let me know by email. Your contact details will not be published on line and will be deleted when the emergency is over.
I went to Tesco at Ravenside (Bexhill) today which was a complete waste of time. Empty shelves everywhere, not a potato to be seen (or frozen chips), milk, eggs, butter etc. I won’t even go into toilet rolls!
However, the Netherfield Stores and Post Office is its usual bright and friendly self, they have good stocks and very sensibly are limited the amounts people can buy. Several kind locals have offered to help them out with deliveries. Click on the link below for details (they also make great coffee!)
Netherfield Stores and Post Office
I have also heard that Rushlake Green Stores will deliver, but cannot confirm.
Look after yourselves
Irene (Parish Clerk) 01424 838414 email –clerk@dallington.org.uk
STOP PRESS! DALLINGTON PARISH ASSEMBLY CANCELLED
Due to the current situation with Corona Virus, regretfully Dallington Parish Council are cancelling the Parish Assembly that was due to be held on 21.04.20.
Very shortly I will be publishing information and help on Corona Virus, particularly how we can all help and look out for each other in this emergency.
Irene – Parish Clerk
01424 838414
clerk@dallington.org.uk
Anyone lost a White Peacock?
A beautiful white peacock is in the fields at Herrings. Seems quite happy, but may not know how to get home.
If he belongs to you, please contact me.
Irene (Parish Clerk) 01424 838414 clerk@dallington.org.uk
Postponed: Local History Group Talk 24th March 2020
LOCAL HISTORY GROUP
The final advertised talk in this year’s series, which was to be Pauline Ridley on “Dallington’s Reading Room 100 years ago: what were they reading and why?” on 24th March, has been POSTPONED in accordance with current NHS guidance to reduce the risk of Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection by avoiding large group meetings.
We hope to reschedule this talk later this year or in spring 2021
Sussex Uncovered 3
In November, the Sussex Community Foundation published its report – Sussex Uncovered 3.
It is a data-fuelled report that looks at the needs and strengths of Sussex – East, West and Brighton and Hove. A key finding is that homelessness has risen dramatically in parts of Sussex, with many more individuals and families on the edge of losing their homes.
Click on the link below to see the full report.
Sussex Uncovered 2019
RIP Dallington Forest’s “PoW” Tree
Sadly our PoW tree has fallen, as expected. The tree was around 250 years old. Click on the link below to see all the details from the Dallington Tree Warden.
RIP PoW Tree