Category: News & General Information

Limpsfield Shines This Summer – Music, Art, Community & Nature

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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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National Trust and Woodland Management on Limpsfield Common

Woodland Management for the future health of Limpsfield Common and The High Chart

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Woodland Management for the future health of Limpsfield Common and The High Chart

Growing Up Under Fire: A Wartime Childhood in surrey

Posted on by thewordbird in History, News & General Information, WW2 in Oxted & Limpsfield

This vivid personal account of wartime life in the Limpsfield and Oxted area was written by Hazel Stewart and shared online by Charlotte Gill on behalf of The Dingemans Centre in Steyning. Hazel grew up in Hurst Green, with family in Oxted and Limpsfield—an area that, during the Second World War, was close to key strategic sites such as Biggin Hill and Kenley Airfields.

Her memories provide a moving and detailed glimpse into life on the Home Front: from watching dogfights overhead during the Battle of Britain to sheltering from bombing raids, carrying gas masks to school, and knitting for the war effort. Hazel’s story reflects the strength, adaptability, and community spirit that defined civilian life during the war years in this part of the country.

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Salvage and Secrecy: Everyday Contributions to Britain’s War Effort

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During the Second World War, civilians across Britain played a vital role in supporting the war effort through ingenuity, cooperation, and sacrifice. Government campaigns encouraged people to collect and donate everyday items—many of which had surprisingly important military uses.

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Surrey Day 2025 – Celebrating Oxted and Limpsfield’s Wartime History

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Saturday, 10 May 2025

Surrey Day returns on Saturday, 10th May 2025. A collaboration between Visit Surrey and BBC Radio Surrey, each year it celebrates the heritage, culture, and natural beauty of our county. Now in its seventh year, the event coincides with the 80th anniversary of VE Day, placing a special focus on Surrey’s remarkable role in World War II.

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Spring Swarms: What To Do When Bees Buzz Into Town

Posted on by thewordbird in Nature & Biodiversity, News & General Information

As spring arrives in the UK, so does the start of bee swarming season—a natural and fascinating part of a honeybee colony’s lifecycle. If you spot a large cluster of buzzing bees in your garden, on a tree, or even on a lamppost, don’t panic. Here’s what you need to know…

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New Coffee Spot Launching on the Chart – FIKA Blends & Friends

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If you love a good walk and even better coffee, there’s a new local gem you’ll want to check out. We stopped by yesterday for a chat (and of course, a coffee) with the lovely ladies behind FIKA Blends & Friends – a brand new vintage horse box café launching this month at the National Trust’s High Chart Car Park on Moorhouse Road, Limpsfield Chart.

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Seed Swap Sundays – have you got your seed packets ready for swapping? 

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If you’ve already collected your seeds for the Limpsfield Community Seed Swap Scheme, good news: Our first Seed Swap Sundays are coming up on 2nd and 9th March, 10am to 12pm.

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Woodland Management for the future health of Limpsfield Common and The High Chart

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Woodland Management for the future health of Limpsfield Common and The High Chart

Are you taking part in Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend, 24-26th January?

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Are you taking part in Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend, 24-26th January? The Big Garden Birdwatch is a fantastic initiative to get involved in, especially if you care about wildlife, nature, and conservation. Here’s why it’s worth your time…

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