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September in Limpsfield is bursting with creativity, community spirit, and a little bit of celebrity sparkle. Here’s a selection of what’s happening in Limpsfield this month…
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A big round of applause goes to the Limpsfield in Bloom team and all the local residents, businesses, Panda Nursery, and Limpsfield Fitness for their incredible efforts in marking the 20th anniversary of Limpsfield in Bloom. The village is looking amazing, and the beautifully decorated K6 phone box was a real standout!
With the school holidays now in full swing, it’s time to embrace the best of summer right here in Limpsfield. Whether you’re keeping the kids entertained, catching up with friends, or just making the most of the long, warm days, there’s no shortage of things to see and do this August. Here’s a selection of what you can get up to around Limpsfield this August…
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Limpsfield Village, the Common and Chart is an area steeped in history—from its Domesday origins and medieval timber-framed buildings to its 19th-century convalescent homes, Arts and Crafts churches, Roman roads, and wartime heritage.
St Peter’s churchyard is a significant resting place for celebrated musicians and local notables, while Limpsfield Chart and Common offer insight into centuries of rural life, industry, and community stewardship.
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The Big Butterfly Count begins on Friday 18th July 2025 and will run until Sunday 10th August. It is a crucial in helping scientists monitor the butterfly population in the UK and around the world. This is a great end of term activity for schools and equally for children and families on school holidays. Read on to find out what it’s all about and how to take part…
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As summer unfolds, Limpsfield is buzzing with events, celebrations, and community spirit. From an extraordinary classical concert by rising stars at Hazlewood School to local milestones, there’s something for everyone this July. Whether you’re enjoying world-class music, discovering local heritage, joining a nature walk, or getting involved in village life, it’s a perfect time to connect, celebrate, and support your community. Here’s a selection of what’s happening in and around Limpsfield this month...
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In another delightful guest article, Richard Stilgoe recounts his unexpected journey into Roman history while undertaking a personal project to dig a lake at Trevereux Manor.
What began as a modern landscaping venture soon uncovered remnants of ancient Roman life, including a paved staging area believed to be used for changing horses—described humorously as the Roman equivalent of Clacket Lane Services.
With help from archaeologists and later a pair of enthusiastic detectorists, Dom and Matt, Stilgoe’s field yielded a surprising haul of Roman artefacts, from coins to a striking Hermes figurine.
Blending wit with historical insight, he brings to life the enduring legacy of Rome in the fields of Trevereux—and the very human stories buried beneath our feet…
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Following on from our article on Mary Emma Cox’s Victorian Photo Album, in this brilliant guest article, Limpsfield Chart resident and national treasure, Richard Stilgoe traces the colourful and often chaotic history of Trevereux Manor—the grand old house whose name has baffled spellers for centuries.
Eschewing a dry account of architectural changes, Stilgoe focuses on the people who shaped its story, from Roman settlers and medieval knights to Jane Austen-style romances and fifties pop stars. Through tales of wartime sieges, thunderstorm courtships, and Rolls-Royce rebuilds, we meet a cast as diverse as the house’s many spellings. With warmth and wit, Stilgoe takes us from the Manor’s earliest days to its near-destruction in a dramatic 1989 fire, and finally to its loving restoration by his own family—proof that while the spelling of Trevereux may remain tricky, its charm is undebatable.
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A year or so ago, I received a call from a lovely lady named Helen Goldsworthy from Farningham in Kent. Helen had been sorting through the belongings of her late husband, Malcolm Goldsworthy, when she discovered a remarkable treasure—a book of photographs capturing Limpsfield and the surrounding areas in the late 1800s.
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In the picturesque countryside that spans the Limpsfield and Edenbridge border, one name stands out in the agricultural world: Simon Chiles. A veteran farmer and agricultural contractor, Simon has lived in the farmland area of Limpsfield his entire life and has quietly become a linchpin of the local farming community, managing operations on numerous farms across the Surrey and Kent border area.
With more than five decades of experience under his belt, he offers not only a wealth of knowledge about the land but also a vision for its future—one that balances productivity with preservation.
Farming today stands at a crossroads. Rising costs, unpredictable weather, and shifting government policies have made it increasingly difficult for farmers to plan for the future. Since Brexit, the phasing out of EU subsidies and the slow rollout of new Environmental Land Management schemes have created uncertainty across the industry. At the same time, farmers are being asked to do more than ever — not just to produce food, but to help tackle climate change, restore biodiversity, and manage the landscape for future generations.
In this challenging context, farmers like Simon are quietly getting on with the job — drawing on decades of experience to adapt, innovate, and care for the land. While policymakers debate priorities and public attention shifts, it’s farmers on the ground who understand the daily realities of agriculture. In our conversation below, Simon provides insight into the pressures facing British farming today — and why supporting those who work the land has never mattered more…
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