Category: News & General Information

Don’t Miss: Exhibition of Arthur Keen’s Limpsfield prints, this week!

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The Limpsfield Decorative & Fine Arts Society (Limpsfield Arts Society) and Oxted & District History Society have jointly organised an exhibition of 60 of the best prints from renowned local architect and artist, Arthur Keen who recorded and sketched all around the area in the 1930s. The exhibition includes many familiar buildings, but also a number that sadly no longer exist.

The exhibition is held at the Millennium Room next to St Peter’s Church, Limpsfield on Wednesday to Friday this week – April 5-7, between 10am and 5pm.  Continue reading “Don’t Miss: Exhibition of Arthur Keen’s Limpsfield prints, this week!” →

Don’t Miss: Outside the Box – A Live Show about Death

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Limpsfield’s Lucy Linger Moore, owner of Fancier Dress and Director of the Threadbare Theatre Company and The Crown Inn’s “Play at the Pub Productions” are hosting their first visiting theatre company next week. OUTSIDE THE BOX – A Live Show about Death is a brilliantly funny and uplifting play, scouted by the Threadbare Theatre Company at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival.  

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Don’t Miss: Photo & art display of Limpsfield talent!

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THIS FRIDAY, 31 March (8-10pm) and Saturday 1 April (10am-6pm) there will be a Photographic Exhibition and Art Display and in St Peter’s Church Hall. The exhibition will showcase Limpsfield residents’ artistic and photographic talent! Continue reading “Don’t Miss: Photo & art display of Limpsfield talent!” →

Watch Out Watch Out – Ticks are about in Limpsfield!

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This week one of my dogs came home with a ride-along passenger – a tick. While the weather may not have been particularly spring-like this week, the temperatures have risen enough for these little critters to re-appear after the winter. Limpsfield and its surrounds is perfect for these creatures with its grassy commons and woodland areas.

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Friends of Limpsfield Common – call for volunteers

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The fabulous Friends of Limpsfield Common is a dedicated group of around 40 volunteers who meet every week to help the National Trust to keep Limpsfield Common and surrounds in great condition so it can be enjoyed for generations to come. They are always in need of more help, and meet on Thursdays for clearing and other work around the Limpsfield Common area. 

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Helping a Tree Bumblebee in need

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Yesterday morning, Friday, Christine Sofianos of Forge Cottages in Limpsfield found a very groggy Tree Bumblebee queen in her garden and gave it sustenance to help it on its way.  The warm weather is bringing out the Bumblebees from hibernation, but they still struggle with the cold mornings.  Continue reading “Helping a Tree Bumblebee in need” →

Britain in bloom 2017 keeps harmony and hedgehogs in Limpsfield!

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Spring is in the air and it’s time to think about flowers and planting for this summer’s Britain in Bloom entry for Limpsfield! This year, the theme is ‘Harmony’ and colours are pastel shades of pink, blues, purples and whites.   Continue reading “Britain in bloom 2017 keeps harmony and hedgehogs in Limpsfield!” →

Agony Aunt: Anxiety at work is making my life a nightmare

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Dear Agony Aunty Sarah,

I have suffered from depression and anxiety for many years and was recently given a big project at work with a lot of responsibility, which has really increased my levels of anxiety.  I thought I could handle things, but everything has got on top of me and I do not know how to tell my boss that I am so behind. The deadline is approaching and no-one knows that I haven’t done my job properly yet. I’m so worried, I can’t sleep at night and I don’t know what to do.

Please help! Continue reading “Agony Aunt: Anxiety at work is making my life a nightmare” →

Limpsfield Parish News – 30 Years Young!

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St Peter’s Church Parish News is 30 years old this year.  Whether you’re a member of the St Peter’s congregation, a staunch atheist, or somewhere in between, the little Parish News magazine that pops through the letterbox at the beginning of every season always contains interesting articles, what’s on and valuable info on community goings-on.   Continue reading “Limpsfield Parish News – 30 Years Young!” →

Surrey Dance School pupils triumph in ballet exams

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Limpsfield dance teacher Tarryn Leigh Owen took 19 of her Surrey Dance School pupils to London to dance in their ballet exams. All the dancers received either Distinctions (80-100 per cent) or Merits (over 70 per cent).  Continue reading “Surrey Dance School pupils triumph in ballet exams” →