Did you know Limpsfield has its very own Strictly star this year?  Our very own twinkletoes, Chris Robshaw, has traded rugby boots for ballroom shoes, joining the 2025 celebrity line-up of Strictly Come Dancing.

Chris is best known as a former England rugby union player and captain. His rugby journey began at local club, Warlingham RFC before he joined Harlequins straight out of school, rising to captain at just 23. 

Over his international career, he earned 66 caps for England, captaining the side 43 times and famously leading them to a Six Nations Grand Slam in 2016. At club level, he played 300 games for Harlequins, guiding them through one of their most successful eras and becoming the only player to win the Aviva Premiership Player of the Year Award twice.

These days, Chris is happily rooted family life with his wife, opera singer Camilla, and their two young boys. 

Away from the dance floor, he’s a TV pundit, an active supporter of several charities, including the Kerslake Robshaw Foundation, which he and Camilla set up to support disadvantaged young people through music and sport. He also balances roles in both business development and fine wine investment.

So how is he feeling about sequins and samba?  Chris admits Strictly is “as far out of my comfort zone as it gets”, but if his rugby career taught us anything, it’s that he always gives 110%!

The Village has been getting behind him and Chris has also created his own posts on socials, heralding his first appearance with a quick dance intro with Theresa from Coffee at Kiwi House!

The Bull Inn is hosting Strictly Saturdays throughout Chris’s time in the competition (hopefully right to the final!), screening Strictly Come Dancing live on the big screen in both The Grainstore and the Main Bar. It’s the perfect excuse for an evening of glitz, glam and community spirit – over a pint or two. And yes, sequins are strongly encouraged!

Let’s get behind Chris, cheer him on, and keep Limpsfield sparkling on Saturday nights. Go Chris!

Follow his exploits @chrisrobshawrugby

In Other News…

Our much-loved Limpsfield boutique, Bey Tree, first began 16 years ago as Sue Bey’s party and event-based venture, before blossoming into the gorgeous shop we know today and having hosting lots of events over the years, including Wickham’s Courtyard events and several successful Bey Tree & Friends Charity Christmas Fairs at The Bull that have raised lots of money for local charities.

Located in Wickham’s Courtyard on the High Street, the boutique celebrates its 5th anniversary in October and to mark the occasion, Sue is teaming up with her courtyard neighbours, Kate Tulett and The Limpsfield Home Company for special offers, creative workshops and other activities (plus special guest Olio di Piatello) between Thursday 30 October to Saturday 1 November (10am–4pm). 

Make sure you pop in to join the celebrations. Expect fizz, fun, and plenty of reasons to treat yourself.

Time to get creative for Halloween!

Limpsfield is famous for its spooky spirit, and we can’t wait to see your ghoulish decorations again this year. We’ll be out and about snapping the best displays to share on social media, so make sure to tag @limpsfieldsurrey in your posts. 

25th October is SPOOKY SATURDAY in Oxted town centre, so pop along between 1-4PM, when there will be characters and crafts outside Boots, Free Face painting at Oxted Desserts and Witchy Woo and Lottie the Witch will be creating magic around town. There will be a Halloween Trail through the shops from 25 October to 1 November. Sheets to be collected from the Library from Thursday 23 October.

Kate Tulett is hosting some special Halloween workshops over half term as well as a special Halloween themed Last Thursday event on 30 October.

The Bull is hosting a Children’s Halloween Party on Saturday 25th October. 👻🎃 Prizes, food, arts & crafts — £15 per child (advance payment required) 👻👻. And for the adults, on Friday 31st The Bull hosts Kristian Baker band [ @bakernova ] so dress to impress for Halloween!

Also coming up at The Bull…

👩‍🍳 Kitchen closed: 2nd–10th October our bar is open as usual 12/late 
🍻 Saturday 11th October – Pub closed from 17:00 – private hire 
🎤 Fri 17th October, 20:00–late: Karaoke Night hosted by the fantastic Kylie
🐾 Sun 19th October, 10:00: Community Dog Walk – meet at the pub for teas & coffees, set off at 10:30
🧠 Thurs 23rd October: Quiz Night – teams of 6, wine & cash prizes, plus free food at half-time

Keep an eye on our socials for more @limpsfieldsurrey

Also Christmas events for your diaries…. Love Oxted Christmas Lights Switch On – 22 November 2-7PM, Christmas Shopping in Limpsfield with clothing, accessories, gifts and homewares stalls plus refreshments at The Bull (11AM-4PM) and Wickham’s Courtyard (10AM-3PM) – Tuesday 9 December.