Category: Village Hall

Village Hall Events in October 2026

Dates for your diaries:

  • Saturday 3rd October   LIBRARY CAFE 10am -12noon
  • Monday 5th October and every Monday :
    • ART CLUB 10am -12noon
    • LIBRARY CAFE 2-4PM
  • Friday 16th October QUIZ EVENING 7pm for 7.15pm
    £7-50 per person. This includes light refreshments but please bring your own drinks. Teams (of up to 6) can be made up on the evening. There will be a RAFFLE – so bring some extra cash. For further information, table reservations etc, please contact Douglas or Diana Sewell (01435 830304) In aid of the Royal British Legion (Poppy Appeal) and Dallington Village Hall.
  • Saturday 24th October DARK SKIES AFTERNOON 2- 4.30pm
    See article below for details

And finally… We have recently registered Dallington Village Hall for donations via Easyfundraising. Every time you make a purchase from one of over 8000 retailers (including major supermarkets and other well-known names) they give a small donation to us, without costing you anything.
Just go to https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/dallington-old-school-village-hall/ and register as a supporter.

Dark Skies over Dallington

Photo of Milky War in night skyHave you seen the Milky Way in the night sky above Dallington?

Will it still be possible to show your grandchildren the Milky Way in a decade’s time?

 

We’ve some of the darkest skies in Sussex – we ought to celebrate them and ensure we keep them into the future. On Saturday October 24th from 2:00 to 4:30 pm  with the support of Dallington Parish Council and High Weald National Landscape, we’re holding a family-friendly Dark Skies afternoon at Dallington Village Hall for all residents.

Come along and learn how our dark skies are under threat, how this affects more than just our views of the stars, and how managing the threats can bring both health and commercial benefits.

David Field of the High Weald Dark Sky Community, Tree Warden Doug Edworthy, and volunteers from nearby villages will be on hand to explain how High Weald parishes are becoming certified as Dark Sky Communities and inviting Dallington to become one too.

Come along, have some refreshments and chat with like-minded people who value our dark skies and find out what you can do to keep our skies starry.

Grand Giveaway This Saturday!

Books n tableGrand giveaway of gardening and
cookery books
at the Library Cafe this Saturday 1st August
from 10am – 12noon

The Library Cafe  needs to make space for new fiction and local history resources, so we have decided to give away some of our cookery and gardening books. All in great condition – available for a small donation to help towards the upkeep of the hall. Come and take a look at what’s on offer and at the rest of our collection of books to borrow or buy.
And as usual there’ll be refreshments and good company to enjoy

Save the date “Paint & Sip” Wednesday 10th June 7-9pm

Wednesday 10th June  “Paint & Sip”  Event 7 pm  – 9.30pm

Dallington Village Hall and Friends of Dallington School are delighted to announce this fun creative evening:

    • Come and paint a colourful summer garden to take home, with step by step guidance from an experienced art tutor.
    • All materials will be provided, including an apron to protect your clothes (but wear something old just in case!)
    • As well as a welcome glass of elderflower fizz,  tea & coffee will be available, but feel free to bring your own drinks and nibbles.
    • Places are limited so book soon. Use the QR code on the poster above or email FriendsofDallingtonSchool@gmail.com  for more details.

Dallington Parish Assembly 21.04.26

The Dallington Parish Assembly will be held on 21.04.26, starting at 7.30pm in Dallington Village Hall.
We hope very much to see you there, talk to us and have a glass of wine or soft drink, nibbles also available.

Dallington Parish Assembly 2026 21st April 2026

Starting 7.30pm in Dallington Village Hall

This is a friendly and informal gathering (wine, soft drinks and nibbles available) and a great opportunity to meet up with old friends and make new ones.

There is not a formal agenda and the Assembly will be presented as follows:

1. Introduction (Chair, Dallington Parish Council)

2. A presentation by David Wilson for RAYNET

3. The opportunity for residents to raise questions/concerns to Dallington Parish Council, County and District Councillors. These can be actioned later at formal Parish Council meetings.

4. Mix and mingle, have a glass of wine with us.

5. Close of Assembly (Chair, Dallington Parish Council)

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

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.

Village Hall Events in January 2026

drawing of the village hall
Drawing of the hall by David Jeremy, a village hall regular who sadly died last year

 

 

 

A reminder that the hall will re-open this weekend after the Christmas break. We wish all our neighbours a peaceful and happy new year.

  • Library Café: Saturday 3rd January 10-12 and every Monday 2-4 pm
  • Art Club will start again next Monday 5th and every Monday 10-12
  • Dallington Parish Council Tuesday Jan 27th  7.30  pm

A number of private bookings are also scheduled. Please get in touch if you would like to use the main hall or the billiard room .

Details of how to book and a calendar showing available dates can be found at https://www.dallingtonparishcouncil.gov.uk/village-hall/village-hall-booking/ and
https://www.dallingtonparishcouncil.gov.uk/village-hall/billiard-room-booking-page/