This Saturday 2nd November Dark Skies Talk

Apologies for another reminder but it’s come to my notice that the incorrect time was shown on one of the pages of the Messenger Magazine – so this is the correct information again:

Dark Skies Poster In 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 2^nd 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.

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

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).

Village Hall Events May 2024

Apologies for late posting. The Saturday Library Cafe & Plant Sale was advertised separately and has now taken place. Lots of lovely plants donated by a few good gardeners which helped raise money towards the cost of hall maintenance. As the season is late this year, many people are still waiting to get going with seed sowing and planting, so we will offer further ‘plant & seed tables’ at the next few Saturday morning sessions (first Saturday of each month, 10-12) so please keep an eye open and share what you can.

Remaining events this month:

Every Monday except bank holidays:
- Art Club 10-12
- Library Café 2-4pm
Tuesday 21^st May Dallington Parish Council Meeting 7.30pm

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

Village Hall Events January & February 2024

Happy New Year from Dallington Old School Village Hall – and apologies for not posting January dates until now, so I’m including them with the announcement of the February schedule.

JANUARY 2024
Saturday 6th Library Cafe 10-12noon
Regular weekly activities:
Monday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd 29th Art Club 10-12 Library Café 2-4pm
Thursday evenings Yoga 8-9pm
Friday mornings Chair Yoga 11am -12 noon

ALSO: Tuesday 23rd Meeting of Dallington Parish Council 7.30pm

FEBRUARY 2024
Saturday 3rd Library Cafe 10-12noon
Regular weekly activities:
Monday 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th Art Club 10-12 Library Café 2-4pm
Thursday evenings Yoga 8-9pm
Friday mornings Chair Yoga 11am -12 noon

ALSO: Wednesday 21st February at 7pm
Dallington Old School Annual General Meeting – details to follow shortly

Coffee & Cakes! This Friday and Saturday

(Posted on behalf of Jane Messer)

10-11am Friday 5th January
Coffee at St Giles, Dallington

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!).

10am -12 noon Saturday 6th January Library Cafe at Dallington Old School.

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.