Fancier Dress Celebrates its 10th Birthday!

Limpsfield’s favourite dress-up and party destination, Fancier Dress at Wickhams Stores, will have been a central part of the village for a decade on Thurs October 19th.

To celebrate 10 years of helping local parties be that little bit fancier, Fancier Dress is inviting customers – past, present and future – to help celebrate and have a snoop around their new premises at the back of their old shop, now inhabited by the Avalanche Gallery.  As a special treat, there’s 20% off all stock during the event.    Continue reading “Fancier Dress Celebrates its 10th Birthday!”

Be Aware: shady ‘door knockers’ in the area

Yes, we do live in a lovely, quiet and generally safe area, but recently there have been a number of people in the Limpsfield area purportedly selling door-to-door or delivering leaflets who may not be as genuine as they claim.  There has also been a spate of crime in the wider Oxted area, including break-ins, car theft (from driveways) and burglaries.

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Limpsfield in Bloom gets gold – again!

Limpsfield in Bloom received another Gold medal last week in the ‘South & South East in Bloom’ competition run annually by the Royal Horticultural Society. Limpsfield was also awarded the ‘Best Large Village’ award for the South and South East and the allotments were given an ‘outstanding’ accolade!  Continue reading “Limpsfield in Bloom gets gold – again!”

No sweat when it comes to fashion for Limpsfield’s Victoria Allinson

Victoria Allinson, much loved owner-operator of Limpsfield’s The Perfect Blend Cafe and Joie de Vivre boutique, who has already expanded her fashion business to include a store in Reigate, has launched a new brand of organic sweatshirts and T-shirts called sweats.co. Continue reading “No sweat when it comes to fashion for Limpsfield’s Victoria Allinson”

Don’t Miss: Chic’s MacMillan Coffee Morning – this Friday!

In conjunction with the Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, Chic Grooming is holding a Treat Tasting day this Friday, 29 September, 10am to 4PM. The fundraiser for Macmillan Cancer Support requires a small donation of £2.00 per dog and £2.00 per human.

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Meet the Artist – Ian Mowforth at Avalanche Gallery

If you’re a Limpsfield local, you’ll most likely have noticed the incredible animal  paintings in the window of Limpsfield’s Avalanche Gallery. Painted in oils by well-known artist, Ian Mowforth, who will be at the Gallery on October 1st.  Continue reading “Meet the Artist – Ian Mowforth at Avalanche Gallery”

Don’t miss: Messy Church – Harvest Style!

This Sunday, 24th September, St Peter’s Limpsfield invites all families to celebrate Harvest at Messy Church, an afternoon event from 3.30-5.30pm in the Millennium Room of St Peter’s Church.  The fun includes a variety of ‘messy’ crafts and activities for kids, ranging from toddlers up to 11 years, with their parents or carers. Continue reading “Don’t miss: Messy Church – Harvest Style!”

Chic Grooming celebrates 2 years in Limpsfield!

Chic Grooming, the pet grooming parlour on Limpsfield High Street, celebrates two years today since its move to Limpsfield from Warlingham. Anita Dolby tells how Chic has settled into Limpsfield life.  Continue reading “Chic Grooming celebrates 2 years in Limpsfield!”

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Avalanche Gallery is now open!

If you haven’t been already, you must go to the amazing new Avalanche Gallery  – now open on Limpsfield High Street.   Continue reading “Avalanche Gallery is now open!”

Limpsfield looks lovely in bloom

Limpsfield will be judged today for its entry into Britain in Bloom.  Regardless of the results, the village, as ever, is looking blooming gorgeous.  This is thanks to the tireless efforts of Ann Osborn, Lillian Hindley and the rest of the team of Limpsfield in Bloom volunteers who spend hours toiling away to keep our village looking lovely.  Continue reading “Limpsfield looks lovely in bloom”