Get the newsletter in print
The July print edition is available from Five Ashes Inn, Five Ashes Village Hall, Heal's Farm Shop, The Shopping Basket, Pink Cabbage, Leppard's Butchers, St. Dunstan's Pharmacy, Mace, and NOW Hospice in the Weald shop & Mayfield Post Office
July's edition contains an interview with Monica Aitken, talking about the South & South-East in Bloom competition, for which the villages have been decorated so beautifully. There are also: the second instalment in the year of Tom Crisp, eventer; reminiscences from John Logan; news from the schools, churches and societies; as well as viewpoints from various parishioners and much more. Don't forget to look at the advertisments - there are lots of products and services on offer from local sources.
Submissions to newsletter
Village organisations or individuals can email items for the news page to mayfieldnewsletter2012@gmail.com although the editor does reserve the right to withhold publication. Copy should be submitted at the latest by noon on the 15th of the prior month with the name of your organisation or topic in the subject line.
For advertising copy (money with copy please) contact Kas Shepperson (mfanadvertising@outlook.com).
Newsletter Archive
Mayfield, Five Ashes and the Great War
The newsletter has been publishing monthly articles relating to events 100 years ago. You can use this link to see these articles on the local Royal British Legion website
Dementia Friendly Church
St Dunstan’s Church are holding two events on the topic “What is a Dementia Friendly Church?” on July 9th and 11th. The speaker is Jo Evans, a Dementia Friends Champion, from Rotherfield St Martin’s. All welcome. The event is supported by Dementia Friends and the Alzheimer’s Society. Details are on the image or you can…
Judging day on July 4th
Mayfield and Five Ashes will be judged in the Large Village in Bloom and Parish in Bloom competitions in 2 weeks time, on 4th July. I’m sorry that the previous post did not make this clear. Judging in other towns and villages takes place between mid June and mid July. So we have just two…
Mayfield and Five Ashes in Bloom
The annual Britain in Bloom competition is fast approaching. This year Mayfield is entered in the Large Village category and Mayfield & Five Ashes in the Parish in Bloom category. Judging starts on 4th July and the judges will be round sometime in the month after that. So now is the time to get ready.…
Mayfield High Street Bus Service
Information has been received from Clancy Docwra that it is anticipated they will be able to re-open Tunbridge Wells Road to traffic again on Thursday of this week (13 May 2019). Therefore the last day that buses will be turned at Mayfield School will be Wednesday and normal routes will be resumed from Thursday. Janna…
Cottage Hospice the first of its kind in the UK
Hospice in the Weald cares for patients with a terminal illness, their families and carers in West Kent and Northern East Sussex. This vital Hospice care is provided free of charge through our five Services: Hospice in the Home, Hospice Day Service, the In-Patient Ward, Counselling & Support Service, and soon our brand new fifth…
Parish Councillor Vacancies
There are now three Councillor vacancies on the Parish Council, one to represent the ward of Mayfield and two to represent the ward of Five Ashes. If you would like to be considered for co-option please send your CV and a letter outlining why you would be a valued member of the Council. Applications received…