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It’s February, month of love, international rugby and a few glimpses of spring amongst the chilly mornings. The daffs and snowdrops are out at St Peter’s – a true indication of brighter days ahead (until they’re covered in snow!!!). It’s a crucial month for wildlife, so check out our tips and actions for this month, and make a note of the events and goings-on as ever, PLUS some great news for Kate Tulett… Happy February!
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November in Limpsfield brings time for reflection, community spirit and the first sparkle of Christmas with Fairs, Christmas parties and Festive Pub Menus all starting this month!
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Did you know Limpsfield has its very own Strictly star this year? Our very own twinkletoes, Chris Robshaw, has traded rugby boots for ballroom shoes, joining the 2025 celebrity line-up of Strictly Come Dancing.
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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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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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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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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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On August 18th, 1940—later known as The Hardest Day of the Battle of Britain—17-year-old probationer nurse J.H. Allen (née Banks) was just 18 days into her first posting at Oxted and Limpsfield Cottage Hospital when the sky above Surrey erupted into combat. She watched as a German Dornier and a British Hurricane clashed overhead, their fates sealed above Titsey Hill and Hurst Green. What followed was a vivid baptism into wartime nursing that would shape her early adult life and remain etched in memory forever.
In this deeply personal and richly detailed account, Allen recalls the extraordinary experiences of nursing during one of Britain’s most perilous times—treating Dunkirk survivors, civilian air raid casualties, and even a captured German pilot who offered her his Iron Cross and a chilling warning of gas attacks to come. Life at the hospital, nestled at the foot of the North Downs, brought moments of quiet heroism, close calls during bombing raids, and even a chance encounter with King George VI as he reviewed troops before their departure.
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