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Daphne Jewell

(Posted on behalf of Kevin, Christopher and Howard Jewell)

“It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our Mother, Daphne Jewell, who passed away on 11th March 2026, aged 91.

Daphne was a much loved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

The funeral service will take place at 11.00 on 31st March 2026 at St Giles Church Dallington. All are warmly invited to join the family after the service for a reception at Dallington Old School Hall. There will then be a Service of Committal at the Wealden Crematorium at 3pm.

Donations, if desired, may be made to St Michael’s Hospice, through the funeral directors Arthur C Towner.”

Messenger Magazine Readers Annual get-together and AGM Wednesday 26 November 7:00 pm

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)

Hastings Line Closure

SouthEastern Railway have announced that from Saturday 25 October through to Sunday 2 November (inclusive), buses will replace trains between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings. They say normal service will resume on Monday 3 November. More details at https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/hastingslineclosure

Reminder Harvest Festival this Sunday 19th October 2025

A reminder that the Harvest Service takes place this Sunday 19th October at St Giles at 11am followed by Harvest Lunch in the church

All welcome!

You are invited to bring dry goods, tinned food etc for the Hailsham Food Bank if you wish.

To book places for the Harvest Lunch (Donations in aid of Family Support Work (FSW)) please contact Jane on 07766 434847
We shall be decorating the church on Saturday 18th Oct 10am-12noon. All help very welcome. Contact Jane or Bobbie for details