On Sunday 1st December 24, the Kings Arms in Rotherfield was filled with laughter, camaraderie, and plenty of brain-teasing questions. The pub’s annual RSM quiz night proved to be a huge success, with locals coming together for an evening of fun and friendly competition, all in support of a good cause. The event was held … Read more
DONATE HERE Rotherfield St Martin is once again taking part in the BIG GIVE Christmas Challenge to raise funds for our charity between 3rd December – 10th December 2024. According to Age UK, more than two million people in England, aged over 75 live alone. More than a million older people say they can go … Read more
On Sunday, December 1st, Rotherfield St Martin (RSM) was honoured to receive a cheque for £435.00 from the Rotherfield & Mark Cross Bonfire Society. This generous donation is part of the Bonfire Society’s annual tradition of supporting local charities, and RSM was proud to be one of the three organisations chosen this year. The funds … Read more
On Thursday 14th November 24, it was announced that Rotherfield St Martin (RSM) has been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service for 2024. This is the highest award a local voluntary or charity group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE. Recipients are announced annually on 14th November, King Charles’ … Read more
On Friday 1st November 24, volunteer, Pat Bryer put on an evening of entertainment to raise funds for RSM. Since the RSM office is managed by several women of a certain age, Pat thought it would be entertaining to use sketches, poetry and stories on the topic. The evening was an amusing mix of poetry … Read more
Our social Scrabble club meets fortnightly on Wednesday afternoons. Its a great way to meet friends and to keep the brain ticking over. When: Every other Wednesday 2pm-4pm at the RSM Centre. Cost: £4 (includes tea and cake)
On Saturday 19th October 24, RSM will be holding a Friendship Walk to raise funds for our activities in combatting isolation and loneliness. We will be taking a 5.6 mile wander from the RSM office, through the beautiful countryside and returning to the finish line at The Kings Arms. As in previous years, there will … Read more
Seven members of our knitters and natterers group have done themselves proud by knitting a VERY VERY VERY long scarf – 108 feet long in fact! But why? Well it is to help raise awareness about Lewy Body dementia, the second most common type of dementia in older people, and something close to our hearts. … Read more
Our Holiday At Home program has come to an end sadly.We had wonderful summer trips out this year. We started slowly by visiting the Hilliers Garden Centre for shopping and lunch. Everyone came home having bought a plant, a card or a blouse! We then had glorious sunshine for our trip down to Peasmarsh, where … Read more
The RSM community garden is a place where our members and volunteers can come together to grow fruit and vegetables, no matter how experienced or green fingered! This year we have grown chard, brocolli, courgettes, tomatoes, potatoes, onions and carrots as well as salad leaves and herbs. The garden was established in 2024 and we … Read more