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A Big Thank You from The Star, Rolvenden for an Amazing Race Night!
We would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Race Night fundraiser in support of Tenterden Social Hub! With the enthusiasm of our fantastic community and the hard work of our team—Lyn, Yvonne, and everyone who pitched in—we managed to...
The Star and Rolvenden Tigers Roaring to Community Success
On Friday, 18th October 2024, The Star Pub in Rolvenden was filled with excitement as it hosted the Mayor of Ashford Community Award Ceremony. The event, held at 6:30 pm, celebrated the dedication and commitment of The Star Pub and the local youth football team, the...
The Star: Rolvenden’s Community Hub and Heartbeat Since 2008
When we first took over the pub in 2008, Lynn wanted to know what happened to the marvelous fetes. Tony said the committee had folded, and we hadn’t had one for six years. So, we started fundraising, first with a swear box and then a race night. We applied for funding...
Yvonne Mallinson – the story behind the apron
Love of cooking started at a young age. Always messing about in the kitchen cooking with my Mum. Did cookery at school (it was on the curriculum back in those old days). Also did an A level in Food & Nutrition. My friends used to say...
Lyn Walker – a backstory
Lyn was born and bred in West Dulwich, and lived in a six bedroom house on the South Croxted Road SE21. She came from a large family, 7 of them in all. 3 elder brothers and sisters, Lyn was the youngest. She has great memories of growing up in their...
The Move from London to Rolvenden – Why we moved down…
Lyn & I (Yvonne) were running a Church “community” café in Dulwich. It was a brand new extension (lottery funded) onto the front of Christchurch Church, 263 Barry road, Dulwich SE22. It was called The Bread of Life Café (named by the parishioners), and the...
