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Come and Celebrate
Equipment will be available to use on the day.
These were previously published with the November dates. Here they are again
December 2024
January 2025
(Posted on behalf of Roy Iremonger)
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].
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.
Sunday August 4th
11am. Service of The Word
Sunday 11th
6.30pm. Evensong
Sunday 18th
11am. Holy Communion
Sunday 25th
9.30am. Holy Communion
Sunday September 1st
11am. Service of The Word.
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.
Sunday 3rd 11am Service of The Word.
Sunday 10th 6.30pm Evensong
Sunday 17th 11am Holy Communion
Sunday 24th 9.30am Holy Communion
Friday 29th Good Friday 12 noon
Sunday 31st Easter Sunday 11am Holy Communion.
Reminder: Lent Lunch will be held on Saturday 9th March 12-2pm – full details at https://dallington.org.uk/lent-lunch-9th-march-12-2/
(Posted on behalf of Jane Messer)
Do join us any time between 12 noon and 2pm. We shall be having a simple bread and homemade soup lunch with something for dessert. You won’t go hungry.
Vegetarians will be catered for but if you have any other special dietary requirements or any other queries please contact Jane on 07766 434847 or email [email protected]. We ask that you make a donation for lunch and there will be a raffle so please bring some cash!
This year we are supporting Family Support Network which helps Sussex families who are struggling to cope, providing practical and emotional support; and repairs to the church roof
(Posted on behalf of Jane Messer)
Come and enjoy coffee and cake ( or tea, biscuits etc if you prefer) and a catch up with friends as Christmas draws to a close. It’s also your last chance to admire our beautiful Christmas tree before we take it down (volunteers to help after the coffee very welcome!).
Another opportunity for coffee, cake and a chat. And to restock on books or even play a game of snooker. No need to feel any guilt about the cake. It’s still Christmas! We look forward to seeing you there.