The AFRN is an informal peer network for voluntary and community groups and organisations that support over 55s in Rother. The network is coordinated by Rother Voluntary Action on behalf of Rother District Council who are leading the wider Age Friendly Rother programme. This is supported by funding from East Sussex County Council Public Health department. The network began in April 2026 and is scheduled to run until March 2028.
The network involves
– quarterly in-person meetings (dates and locations tbc)
– monthly online (teams) catch-ups.
– a quarterly newsletter and occasional update emails
There is no obligation to attend all the meetings.
Age Friendly Rother Network monthly catch-up
Join this informal carch up for Rother groups that work with older residents. In each session we’ll share information and discuss an aspect of age friendly communities. The meeting will
Age Friendly Rother Network Summer Meeting: Bexhill Town Hall, Tuesday 16th June, 10am-12noon
Tuesday 16th June 2026 Rother District Council Chambers, Town Hall, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 3JX 10am – 12pm Book here The Age-Friendly Rother (AFRN) is an informal peer network for voluntary and
Rother District Council have launched an Intergenerational Grants programme – one of the first projects developed as part of the Age-Friendly Rother programme. It is designed to support local organisations to bring people of different ages together through shared activities to build relationships, strengthen communities, and improve wellbeing. For further information please click the button.
Some current members of the AFRN
