Summer Fun for All the Family in Limpsfield this August

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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Nursing on the Frontline: Wartime Memories from Oxted & Limpsfield Cottage Hospital

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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Christmas What’s On – updated!

Limpsfield is bustling with festive activities leading up to Christmas, including a Christmas Tree Parade, breakfast with Santa, creative workshops, and various events at local venues like The Bull Inn and The Legion. Here’s a quick run down of what’s coming up in Limpsfield in the run-up to Christmas…

🎄Saturday 14th December
– Start of St Peter’s Christmas Tree Parade
– Breakfast with Santa at The Bull Inn – two sittings – 9am and 11am + Christmas Grotto
– Kids Christmas Party at The Legion, Grub Street. 3-5pm
– Oxted Glee Choir – Choir by Candlelight at The Bull Inn! 5.30pm
🎄15th December at 10am, Holy Communion at 6.30pm, St Andrew’s Church AND Annual Grand Christmas Draw at The Legion, Grub Street
🎄16th to 20th December – creative workshops at Kate Tulett’s Art 4 All – Check www.katetulettart.com
🎄18th December – Christmas Jumper Coffee Morning, 10am to 12pm at St Andrew’s Village Hall, Limpsfield Chart
🎄18th December at 5pm – Community Carol concert at St Peter’s 5pm
🎄19th December – The Bull’s Christmas Quiz, 7.30pm
🎄20th December – Christmas Quiz at The Legion, Grub Street 7.30pm
🎄21st December – Elvis Tribute Night at The Legion – always an absolute banger!
🎄22nd December – “Nine Lessons and Carols by Candlelight” 6.30pm in the church, followed by mulled wine and mince pies

Christmas Eve
24th December – Family crib services on Christmas Eve are at 3.30pm and 5pm, plus midnight mass at 11.15pm (drinks at The Bull beforehand!)

Christmas Day
🎄Christmas Day service at St Peters at 10am.
🎄The Carpenters Arms will be serving up fabulous Christmas dinners as usual from 12pm on Christmas Day, but you must book in advance. The Carpenters will also be open for food and drinks all over Christmas – please see their website and social for Christmas opening hours.
🎄The Bull is open for drinks only 11am to 3pm

New Year’s Eve
✨The Bull Inn – New Year’s Eve bash, kicking off at 7pm. It’s £20 per person including a glass of fizz on arrival, canapés at 9pm and live music with the fabulous Kylie. Dress to impress. Call the pub on 01883 713469 or email: info@thebullinnlimpsfield.com to book your tickets!

✨The Carpenters Arms – casual NYE – just drop in for one, or stay the entire evening. Drinks until 1am.

Please also make sure you check individual websites and social media for details of all the above!

Christmas in Limpsfield  

December is always a lovely time in Limpsfield and there’s plenty to do, including eating, drinking, partying and shopping! Here’s the low-down of what’s going on this festive month… As featured in December’s Oxted Local.

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Get Festive & SUPPORT LOCAL in Limpsfield this Weekend!

This weekend, 30th November / 1st December, support local businesses and eat, drink and shop in Limpsfield!

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Second Edition of “Limpsfield Chart in History” is now available – just in time for Christmas!

There is a new, updated version of the fabulous Chart in History book, which was originally produced a year ago from an exhibition and talk at St Andrew’s Village Hall in 1976 by Beryl Withers. The book has been put together with additional information and maps by Christopher Pendred and Nick Withers.

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local 80s band, Slowhand, reunite with special gig at The bull inn

A special reunion of former local musicians will take place on Friday October 18th, 6.30pm, at The Bull Inn Limpsfield. SlowHand became a No1 hit back in the 80s with sell out gigs.

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Good Luck to Limpsfield finalists at the tandridge Business Awards 2024

Good luck to all the finalists of the Tandridge Business Awards, but particularly our Limpsfield based businesses, Coffee @ Kiwi House, Teddy Locks and MyClub Group!  

Winners will be announced at an Awards ceremony on Thursday 3 October at the Lingfield Park Resort.

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Launch of Limpsfield Community Seed Swap

Have you ever wished you had a better variety of plants in your garden or coveted those that your neighbour has?! As part of its commitment to biodiversity and the love of gardening, Limpsfield’s Biodiversity Corner is launching a “Community Seed Swap” scheme.

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Limpsfield Community Orchard’s Tasting Day and Picnic

The Limpsfield Community Orchard will be running its annual Tasting Day on Sunday 22nd September and this year, there will be a picnic too!

Everyone is welcome to join the orchard volunteers to spend some time in the orchard, find out what it’s all about, taste this year’s crop, see how the trees are doing and join in with the children’s treasure hunt.

Limpsfield Community Orchard’s Tasting Day and Picnic
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