Category: Village Hall

Getting to know your technology Tuesday 13th October

[Posted on behalf of Dallington Old School Village Hall committee]

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Even experienced users can sometimes find technology – smart phones, tablets, laptops, PCs and the internet in general – more frustrating than helpful.  Or you may be unaware of some recent developments that could make your life easier.

So we’re delighted to announce that Anna Dolphin from Ability Net will be joining us at the Library Café in the Old School Village Hall on Monday 13th October at 2.00 for an informal session exploring the possibilities of what your phone, tablet, or computer can do for you — from practical tips to fun features.

Come and enjoy a cup of tea and find out how your technology could work better and more safely for you—whether it’s staying in touch with loved ones, exploring hobbies,  accessing NHS and government services or shopping online.

Anna will also be joining us again on Monday 10th November on the theme of Staying Safe with Technology – a relaxed and supportive session where we’ll look at ways to stay safe online. We’ll share tips for shopping securely, spotting scams, and protecting your personal information — all in a friendly, no-jargon environment.

Please note that the library will be open as usual on these dates if you just want to browse the books.

Village Hall Events April-May 2025

(Apologies that due to technical issues, some items were not published earlier so here are all remaining events until the end of May)
April
  • Every Monday except Easter Monday 21st):
    • Art Club  10am -12pm
    • Library Café from 2-4pm
  • Tuesday April 15th Parish Assembly
May
  • Saturday May 3rd Library Café 10am – 12 noon, with refreshments and a small display to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, drawn mainly from the library’s collection of local history resources. Please feel free to bring along your own family stories and memorabilia.*
  • Monday May 12th Art Club 10-12 Library Café 2-4pm
  • Monday May 19th Art Club 10-12 Library Café 2-4pm
  • Please note that Monday 5th and Monday 26th are both Bank Holidays so there will be no Art Club or Library Café on those dates.
*And a reminder that , as previously announced, on Sunday 31st August 2025 there will be an afternoon of personal memories, family anecdotes and historical details regarding how Dallington was affected by World War Two. This event will be held in the afternoon in St Giles Church and will be followed by a cream tea. All welcome. The reason for the early advertising is to give plenty of time to gather as much information as possible. If you think you might be able to help please give Roy Iremonger a call on 01323 832627 or email royiremonger@gmail.com. He 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.

Village Hall Events in March 2025

  • Library Café  Saturday March 1st 10am – 12pm
    and every Monday from 2-4pm
  • Art Club Every Monday 10am -12pm
  • Dallington Parish Council Tuesday March 18th 7.30 pm

March 17th – 23th is National Village Halls Week

This year’s theme is all about celebrating, encouraging and supporting the volunteers who keep these important rural community buildings open. So do come along to the Library Café on Monday 17th (or any other week) to enjoy some cakes and company, and find out whether you might like to help – even just an occasional hour would be appreciated.

Village Hall Events February 2025

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Coming up this month:

Saturday February 1st 10am – 12pm Library Cafe

Our regular “First Saturday” community Library Cafe  (with apologies for the unplanned cancellation last month).
This month, we are once again offering bacon sandwiches as well as the usual tea, coffee and biscuits!

Every Monday:

    • Art Club 10am -12pm – all welcome
    • Library Cafe 2 pm – 4pm

And finally, do join us in the Village Hall
for the Annual General Meeting
Thursday February  27th at 7.00pm.

All local residents are warmly invited to hear updates from the current committee, help elect any new trustees and discuss plans for the next year. We would really welcome your suggestions for new groups and activities – particularly for and by younger residents – as well as one-off events and talks.

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 PosterIn 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 2nd 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   Wreath Poster

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 kim.venner@btinternet.com 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 21st May Dallington Parish Council Meeting 7.30pm