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Upcoming changes to Flexibus services
Hello,
We’re emailing you to let you know about some important upcoming changes to Flexibus, which will affect how you book and use the service. These changes will help us continue to provide reliable, on-demand transport for residents and visitors across East Sussex.
What is Flexibus?
Flexibus is a bookable, on-demand ride-share service that helps connect our most rural communities to local services and the wider public transport network. In areas of East Sussex with limited or no public transport, Flexibus can get you to shops, appointments and local services, or help you connect with buses and trains for onward travel.
A new Flexibus app
From 1 April, you’ll need to use the new, dedicated Flexibus app or online booking portal to book your trips. Bookings for 1 April are due to open on 25 March, so you can prebook up to seven days in advance. After 31 March the current Ride Pingo app can no longer be used to book Flexibus.
You will still be able to book by phone on 01273 078203 between 10am and 3pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays).
Learn more about how to book at eastsussex.gov.uk/flexibus
Service changes
From 1 April:
- Flexibus will no longer operate on Saturdays, allowing us to focus resources on the busiest days and essential weekday journeys
- The service will continue to operate Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm.
- The maximum trip length will be 9 miles (previously 14 miles)
Why these changes are happening
With higher operating costs and less funding available, we’ve had to make careful decisions about how Flexibus operates. Concentrating the service on its busiest days and within a more focused travel area allows Flexibus to be available to more users and continue to provide access to key services and the wider public transport network.
We appreciate your understanding as we make these changes to keep the service running where it’s needed most.
You don’t have to live or work in the Flexibus area to book and use Flexibus. It has been appreciated by visitors to East Sussex as well as residents.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.
Kind regards,
The Flexibus Team
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.”
Village Halls Week Events in Dallington
Next week is Village Halls Week (16th – 22nd March) an annual event which this year is highlighting the importance of village halls to the health and wellbeing of rural communities across the country.
So here’s a quick reminder of what’s happening in our village hall this week. In particular do come along to Anna Dolphin’s guest talk on Monday afternoon:
- MONDAY 16th March 10am to 12 noon ART CLUB
A sociable and informal weekly group with varied levels of experience and confidence. So whether you are a complete beginner or want to develop your existing skills, do come along and find out if it’s for you. - MONDAY 16th March 2-4pm LIBRARY CAFE
As well as the usual chance to browse and borrow a large collection of books, or just enjoy a cup of tea and a chat, this week we are delighted to welcome back Anna Dolphin from AbilityNet. After her previous sessions on getting the most from technology, and staying safe online, Anna will be showing how to access and use the NHS app, find reliable health information online, and answering any other questions you may have. - TUESDAY 17th March at 7.30 pm DALLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
All welcome. You can find the agenda here - THURSDAY 19th March at 7pm VILLAGE HALL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Do come along to meet the current management committee, find out what’s been happening and to have your say on future activities in the hall. - FRIDAY 20th March Private monthly meeting for meditation and relaxation. Please get in touch if you’d like to be put in touch with the organiser for more details
The Hall and Billiard Room are also available for private hire at other times. Find out more at the Village Hall webpage
Agenda for the Dallington Recreation Ground Meeting on 17.03.26
DALLINGTON RECREATION GROUND
REGISTERED CHARITY NO.305203
SOLE TRUSTEE: DALLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
Trustee Members are invited to a meeting of the Dallington Recreation Ground Trust, to be held on 17th March 2026 in Dallington Village Hall and starting at 7.00pm.
Irene Marchant (Secretary/Treasurer)
St. Giles, Woods Corner, Dallington, East Sussex TN21 9LA
01424 838414 – clerk@dallington.org.uk
1. Apologies for absence
2. Accuracy of the minutes of the previous meeting
3. RAYNET use of the DRG
4. Review of 2025-26
5. Works/actions need 2026-27
6. Date of next meeting
March 2027
Agenda for the Dallington Parish Council Meeting on 17.03.26
AGENDA FOR THE DALLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD ON 17th MARCH 2026
Parish Council Members are summoned to a meeting of Dallington Parish Council to be held on 17th March 2026 in Dallington Village Hall at 7.30pm.
Members of the press and public are welcome and encouraged to attend
Irene Marchant (Parish Clerk/RFO)
St. Giles, Woods Corner, Dallington, East Sussex TN21 9LA
01424 838414 – clerk@dallington.org.uk
1. Disclosure of interests
To receive any disclosures by Members of personal interests in matters on this agenda, the nature of any such interest and whether the Member regards the interest as a disclosable pecuniary interest under the terms of the Code of Conduct.
2. Dispensations requested
3. Apologies for absence
4. Accuracy of the minutes of the previous meeting
5. Open Forum
5.1 County Council report (ESCC) – Councillor E. Kirby-Green
5.2 District Council report (RDC) – Councillor N. McLaren
5.3 Public Question Time – to receive any questions from members of the public on matters on this agenda.
6. Digital Dallington
To receive an update from Councillor Ridley regarding actions to improve digital access/knowledge for Dallington residents. (COUNCILLOR RIDLEY)
7. Parish Priorities Project
To consider the overall aim of the project and to initiate first actions.
8. Defibrillator covers
To consider insulated boxes for the two Dallington defibrillators.
9. Dallington Parish Assembly 2026
To discuss the format and publicity. DPC are hoping for a presentation by RAYNET.
10. Planning
10.1 No planning applications for consideration.
10.2 Any other planning matters for discussion.
11. Enforcement
11.1 No Dallington items on RDC’s most recent enforcement list.
11.2 Any other enforcement matters for discussion.
12. Highways/Rights of Way
12.1 To consider Councillor Gray’s response to ESCC Highways regarding the B2029/Woods Corner junction. (COUNCILLOR GRAY)
12.2 Rights of Way – complaint regarding style/gates at Rabbets Farm.
13. Finance
13.1 Bank balances at 28.02.26
- DPC deposit account – £8,757.66
- DPC current account – £2,313.76
- DRG current account – £472.34
13.2 To approve the following payments:
- Clerk salary/home office Feb/Mar 2026 – £1,151.00
- * RALC subscription 2025-26 – £26.00
14. Dates of next meetings
- 21.04.26 – full council meeting/planning meeting (provisional only, starts 7.00pm)
- 21.04.26 – Dallington Parish Assembly 2026
- 19.05.26 – Annual Council Meeting
Lent Lunch this Saturday 7th March 2026
(Posted on behalf of Jane Messer)
A brief reminder that the first of our Lent Lunches takes place this Saturday 7th March – see details below:
You are invited to join us at St Giles at any time between 12 noon and 2pm on Saturday 7th and Saturday 28thMarch. We shall be having a simple bread and homemade soup lunch with a little 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 07766434847 or email janem.st.giles.dallington@gmail.com
All will be very welcome. This year we are supporting St Giles itself; we need to spend c.£20,000 on urgent roof repairs. Donations towards the repairs will be gratefully received as presently, in this very wet winter, water is finding its way into the building.
Village Hall News March 2026
Village Hall Events
- Library Café Every Monday 2-4pm & Saturday 7th 10am- 12noon
- Art Club Every Monday 10am-12noon
- Parish Council Meeting March 17th 7.30pm
- Village Hall Annual General Meeting Thursday March 19th at 7pm
Please note this was originally announced for February but has had to be rescheduled. Do come along to find out what’s been happening and to have your say on future activities in the hall
National Village Halls Week March 16th – 22nd
During the Library Café on Monday March 16th, we will use our newly acquired laptop (see below) to address the theme of this year’s Village Halls Week, “Connecting Communities to Health & Wellbeing”. Anna Dolphin from AbilityNet will join us again to show how to access and use the NHS app as well as other sources of reliable health information.
Old School: New Tech!
We are delighted to announce that following a successful bid to the Parish Council, the hall has received funding to purchase a new laptop with essential software and lockable mobile storage to allow us to establish a permanent secure workstation in the hall. This setup will be available during Library Café opening hours for anyone wanting a bit of help to access the internet, particularly for health and government websites but also for general digital skill sharing.
We hope the new equipment will also help to revive the Local History group, enabling occasional illustrated talks and monthly meetings for anyone wanting to access online resources to research family or local history and contribute to the Dallington History website https://dallingtonhistory.uk/.
Please get in touch with Pauline at dallingtonoldschool@gmail.com or 07702 104392 if you would be interested in any of these possibilities.
St Giles Church March 2026
(posted on behalf of Bobbie Steel)
Services at St Giles
- Sunday March 1st 11am Service of The Word
- Sunday March 8th 3pm Evensong
- Sunday March 15th 11am Mothering Sunday Holy Communion
- Sunday March 22nd 9.30am. Holy Communion
- Sunday March 29th 11am Palm Sunday Service of The Word
Please note that in April Evensong will revert to the usual time of 6.30pm during the lovely light evenings.
Lent Lunches
You are invited to join us at St Giles at any time between 12 noon and 2pm on Saturday 7th and Saturday 28th March. We shall be having a simple bread and homemade soup lunch with a little 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 07766434847 or email janem.st.giles.dallington@gmail.com
All will be very welcome. This year we are supporting St Giles itself; we need to spend c.£20,000 on urgent roof repairs. Donations towards the repairs will be gratefully received as presently, in this very wet winter, water is finding its way into the building.
Dallington Village Hall AGM postponed to March 19th
Due to illness, the Dallington Old School Village Hall Annual General Meeting, previously announced for February 25, has been postponed to next month. It will now take place on Thursday March 19th at 7pm in the hall.
Do come along and have your say on future activities in the hall