Limpsfield Life – March Edit

Spring is sort of springing, or at least trying to (!) and the wildlife are getting busy on Limpsfield Common and the surrounding countryside. There are lots of tiny lambs at Ridlands (please keep dogs on leads in the fields and Ridlands Grove) and LOADS of frogs and toads in the Yalden Spring pond. They arrived promptly for the annual February Frog Fest and having spawned, have now mainly departed!

Don’t forget Mother’s Day is Sunday 15 March – we have lots going on in Limpsfield and plenty of places to purchase lovely gifts for mum. There are a lot of other events going on this month too, so please read on for Limpsfield news and What’s On!

Mother’s Day (Sunday 15 March)

Lots of lovely gifts in stores in Limpsfield – lifestyle, homewares, flowers and plants (fresh and faux) Coffee at Kiwi House (Tues to Sat), Kate Tulett Art for All (Weds to Sat) and The Limpsfield Home Company (Weds to Sat 10am-4pm. NB. Bey Tree reopens 19 March). The Limpsfield Kitchen (Tues to Saturday) and Memorial Stores (open daily) are also great for foodie gifts.

NB – apparently official flowers for Mother’s Day are carnations, chosen for their long-lasting nature and rich symbolism. Pink carnations represent a mother’s eternal love and gratitude, while white carnations honour mothers who have passed away

There are plenty of opportunities to have a lovely day with mum. Why not start your day with a walk on the Chart, grab a coffee at FIKA Blends and Friends in High Chart car park, then head to lunch at The Carpenters, The Legion or The Bull Inn. Book in advance!

Events this month

• All month – all the Guinness Men’s 6 Nations Rugby matches at The Bull Inn.
• 4 March: Floral Design Club – Book Bouquet Workshop at St Andrew’s Hall, Limpsfield Chart, 12.30–4.30pm. Learn to make “Paper Roses” in a book container using dried flowers and flowers made from the torn-out pages. More info: www.olfs.org.uk
• 4 March to 17 June: Upcycling Clothes with Purpose – for a fashion show in the summer! Kate Tulett Art. katetulettart@gmail.com
• 5,12,19 March: Freehand Machine Embroidery at Kate Tulett Art 7pm. katetulettart@gmail.com
• 7,13,21,27 March – Introductory Drawing with Niki Campbell at The Limpsfield Home Co. info@thelimpsfieldhomecompany.co.uk
• 8 March: Jet Stream Big Band at St Peter’s Church Hall, 3pm.
• 9 March: Limpsfield Parish Council Full Council Meeting 7pm, Oxted Library.
• 12 March: Embroidery and Sewing with Sara Morrison at The Limpsfield Home Co. 1-4pm. info@thelimpsfieldhomecompany.co.uk
• 15 March: Mother’s Day lunch at The Bull and The Carpenters; Mother’s Day Art Workshop at Kate Tulett’s Art for All.
• 19 March: Skittles Championship at The Limpsfield Legion (Oxted & Limpsfield Cricket Club Fundraiser).
• 19 March: Bey Tree reopens after Sue’s big trip and shop refurbishment. Pop in and say hello! She’ll be launching her spring collections and fab finds from 2 April – Thursday to Saturday 10-4 except Good Friday.
• 19–21 March: Tandridge Handicraft Society exhibition at the United Reformed Church, Bluehouse Lane, Oxted, 10am–4pm daily. Free entry; raffle, refreshments, and items for sale. The Society meets every Monday at the Woodhouse Centre, Hoskins Road car park, Oxted. Details: www.tandridgehandicraftsociety.org.uk or call 01883 620730.
• 21 March, 6.30pm: Quiz Night at St Andrew’s Hall on Limpsfield Chart. £10 per ticket. Proceeds go to replacing a lawn mower that was stolen from the rectory after Paul Perkins moved out! BYO food and drink, friends and have fun. Book your seats now in tables of 6 or they can match you up with others. Call Brenda: 01883 715980 .
• 26 March, 7pm: Last Thursday at Kate Tulett Art – celebrate local talent with live music, art, and spoken word. Tickets in advance.
• From 30 March: Six-month footpath closure on the south of the parish for Network Rail works by Grants Lane / Monks Lane.

We wish good luck to St Mary’s and Limpsfield C of E students taking part in the Star Steppers Dance Festival on 5 March.

Check out Oxted Library’s events and regular activities at https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/libraries/your-library/find-your-nearest/oxted/events-and-activities

If you have an event you want to be included in the monthly listings – both online and in the Oxted Local magazine, please make sure you email them to me, Sophie, as early as possible – ideally a month to 6 weeks prior to the start of the publication month – deadlines for the print magazine are 1st of each month for the following month (sometimes a little earlier). So end of March deadline for May issue etc… hello@limpsfieldsurrey.com

Regular Events

• Bread Fridays at The Limpsfield Kitchen, from 10am
• Floral Design Club, second Wednesday of the month, St Peter’s Church Hall, 12:30pm
• Art Society Limpsfield Lecture, last Wednesday of the month, St Peter’s Church Hall, 2:15pm (7:30pm April–June)
• The Limpsfield Village Women’s Institute (WI),  first Wednesday of every month at 12:30 PM, St Peter’s Church Hall.
• Quiz Night – Play Your Cards Right and monthly dog walks at The Bull Inn
• Parent & Baby Group, St Peter’s Church Hall, Tuesdays 11am–12.30pm
• Chart Coffee Mornings, St Andrew’s Hall, Limpsfield Chart, Wednesdays 10am–12pm. Free coffee, cake and chat!
• Weekly Art classes and workshops at Kate Tulett Art – see website www.katetulettart.com

Village Business 

Memorial Stores is looking for a responsible and  enthusiastic adult to work Sunday mornings, ideally beginning in March. The shop is open between 9.00am and 12.00pm each Sunday. In this paid role you would be responsible for the running of the shop between the hours of 8.30am and 12.30pm to allow time for opening and then cashing up and closing up.  Please email Di: manager@limpsfieldstores.co.uk

Limpsfield Ceramics has relocated from Limpsfield Village to Westerham. Please make an appointment in advance. Email limpsfieldceramics@gmail.com or call Lawrence on 07487 766987. www.limpsfieldceramics.co.uk.

The Limpsfield Cookery School Rebrands

The Limpsfield Cookery School, our delicious high street gem opposite Memorial Stores, has officially rebranded as The Limpsfield Kitchen to focus on its busy event catering business and delicious home-cooked ready meals.

Jacqui Derbyshire launched the cookery school just before the first Covid lockdown in February 2020. Due to the lockdowns, home-cooked ready meals quickly played an important role and have continued to thrive – you can also buy them in Memorial Stores, Knights Chelsham and Westerham Farm Shop.

Events and catering have become the main focus, and the school has now officially rebranded as The Limpsfield Kitchen. Children’s classes will continue during school holidays, while adult classes have ended. The shop remains open Monday to Saturday, with Bread Fridays featuring Ridwan Kohl’s amazing pastries and artisan breads from 10am – order in advance or come early!

News from Wickhams Courtyard

The Limpsfield Home Company has expanded into the former yoga studio next door, creating a dedicated space for creative workshops. Spring events include Embroidery and Sewing with Sara Morrison, and Lino Printing with Niki Campbell and loads more besides. To book, email: info@thelimpsfieldhomecompany.co.uk, pop in, or message via Instagram or Facebook.

At Oxted Framing, Keith Gray has joined Colin Hales, following 30 years’ experience as an advertising Creative Director. Keith is now learning the craft of picture framing alongside Colin – together they’re a real framing force. Follow @oxtedframing or visit www.oxtedframing.co.uk.

Congratulations to Kate Tulett, whose Art 4 All studio in the village has been accredited as an official Arts Award Centre, allowing young people to gain a nationally recognised creative qualification right here in Limpsfield.

Arts Award sessions take place weekly on Wednesday afternoons from 1pm at Kate Tulett’s studio in Limpsfield Village, with additional sessions planned from September. For more information or to book a place, visit www.katetulettart.com or contact Kate on 07815 918511.

She will continue to run all her fabulous classes and workshops from the studio. Please see the website and social media for info or go to her bookings site: https://katetulettartforallbooking.as.me/schedule/722e0c02

Did you know this website has a free small business directory for Limpsfield-based businesses – if you’d like to be included, please email Sophie with your business summary, photo and contact details: business@limpsfieldsurrey.com.

Walking with Dogs

There have been some complaints about dogs and their owners recently, particularly on Limpsfield Chart and the Common. We ask you to please be mindful of wildlife and other walkers (with and without dogs) :

• Keep dogs under close control at all times and on the lead if they are not sociable or very boisterous. Be considerate of other visitors – not everyone is comfortable around dogs.Even when dogs are allowed off-lead, they should respond immediately to recall and not approach people, livestock or wildlife uninvited.
• Stick to designated footpaths and bridleways, keeping dogs out of protected spaces and ponds. Respect wildlife and habitats – chasing birds, entering ponds, or exploring sensitive areas can cause lasting damage.
• Follow lead restrictions during bird nesting season, around livestock and in any areas where signage asks for dogs to be on leads.
• Clear up after your dog – please bag and remove or bin dog waste. Even in woodland areas. Use designated bins or take it home with you. Do not throw into the undergrowth or leave hanging on branches… seriously, who does that???

Thank you. Have a great March!