Two years ago there was an intensively farmed maize field in Mayfield. Now it is the beginning of a wildflower meadow, benefitting tons of species of pollinators which will in turn help birds, farmers, gardeners and other animals. Insects are in trouble. The world has 25 per cent fewer insects now Read more…
MARNA opened a fantastic new amenity for Mayfield this week – an outdoor gym at the Mayfield Recreational Association (MRA). Mr Philip Barritt, who was chair of the MRA from its inception in 1987 until 2020, cut the ribbon on Saturday and declared the gym open. The small ceremony was Read more…
Our crowdfunding to upgrade the playground by the playing fields has so far raised over £3000 with contributions by cheque, cash and on-line. A massive thank you to all who have already donated, including Helen Meadows Mrs Bradbury Mairi Forbes Suzanne Challoner Fiona Harrower Mrs Katy E Lewis John Webb Read more…
Volunteers have completed the renovation of the Multi-Use Games Area – the MUGA – at the Mayfield Recreational Association. In 2019 the MUGA had deteriorated into a derelict skatepark. It needed serious attention. Marna set about organising its regeneration. First we asked the Trent and Dove volunteer team to dismantle Read more…
Easter Saturday saw the young children of Mayfield gathering at the Church Rooms and vicarage garden for the MARNA outdoor Easter Egg Hunt; wrapped around with games, stories and the all important making of Easter cards. It was a happy and joyful occasion with refreshments and a raffle in the Read more…
The newly-formed Mayfield and Rocester Neighbourhood Association (MARNA) are holding their first public meeting on Saturday 30 March from 4-5 pm in the Mayfield Memorial Hall, off Conygree Lane, DE6 2LD. The group has been created to put on community events and contribute to village projects. They have already brought Read more…
