Today, Tuesday 2nd December 2026, marks the start of National Grief Awareness Week, a time dedicated to raising awareness of grief and helping to normalise the conversations surrounding it. We’re pleased to share that MAYFACS in Mayfield and Rotherfield St Martin (RSM) in Rotherfield are coming together to launch a new monthly Bereavement Café. This … Read more
On Saturday 25th October 25, we skipped and hoped as we danced wildly! What a fantastic evening – there is nothing quite like a Barn Dance to bring people together. Thank you to everyone who made the evening possible including our three DofE students, who worked their socks off for us! The evening raised an … Read more
Please join us for a night of square dancing at our Barn Dance. Doors open: 6:00pmDancing starts: 6:30pm We’re thrilled to be joined by The Martlets Ceilidh Band with a live caller to guide you through the steps. So dust off your boots, saddle up, and get ready for a lively evening of fun, music, … Read more
We’re excited to announce the launch of a new exercise club starting at the end of September 2025: Rehab Flex & Stretch. Led by Debbie McLeod, these small group sessions (maximum 12 participants) focus on safe stretching, mobility, and confidence-building. They’re ideal for individuals recovering from orthopaedic surgery, strokes, and other conditions affecting movement and … Read more
You are warmly invited to an enchanting evening of music, on Saturday 13th September 2025, at St Deny’s Church. Join us for Passione – a captivating programme of songs and opera favourites performed by the talented artists of Ashdown Opera. This promises to be a wonderful and moving evening. Donations on the door.
We often post photos in our social media of our garden and we are immensely proud that we have been able to use our produce regularly at our Luncheon Club meals. But who are responsible for the success of our Kitchen Garden and Luncheon Club. Yes, it is of course our wonderful volunteers.
On Saturday 19th July, we were thrilled to take part in the Rotherfield & Mark Cross Bonfire Society Village Fete. Our theme this year was “Bosom Buddies”—a playful nod to one of our newer and most popular clubs! Visitors were invited to test their aim by tossing beanbags into a bra, much to everyone’s amusement. … Read more
On Friday 20th June RSM hosted our annual Volunteers Summer Party at Eridge Village Hall, which is our way to say thank you to the wonderful people who give up their free time to help others in the community. We were delighted to welcome many of our drivers, cooks, cake bakers, gardeners, club hosts, companions, … Read more
Liz has lived in Rotherfield for most of her life, coming back to the village for good 14 years ago. Her background is in administration as a Personal Assistant and Office Manager. More recently she was Manager of Rotherfield Village Pre-school until 2020. Those of you who read the Magazine for Rotherfield and Mark Cross … Read more
It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of our colleague and lovely friend, Lou Powell, who has died following a short illness on 24th May 2025. We want to thank everyone who has been so kind to us, giving cards, hugs and many cups of tea. Lou joined the RSM … Read more