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Service! The Limpsfield Cookery School launches this weekend!

Posted on by thewordbird in Local Business, News & General Information

A lovely new business is about to launch in Limpsfield, and it will hopefully whet your palette and get your taste buds going! The Limpsfield Cookery School, founded by former stockbroker, Jacqueline Derbyshire, launches on February 8th and aims to bring out the inner chef in everyone.

We chat with Jacqui about the new business and have a nose round the beautifully refurbished “Old Printworks” (opposite Memorial Stores) that the Limpsfield Cookery School will be calling home.
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A new direction for Fancier Dress and Lucy Moore

Posted on by thewordbird in Local Business, Local Resident

Last month Fancier Dress celebrated its 12th Halloween as part of Limpsfield High Street. She talks about weathering the changes on the high street and her plans for her businesses going forward.

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What’s hot this Halloween?

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If you’re heading for a Halloween party, hosting one or just up fo scaring some trick or treaters, you’ll want to know what’s hot this Halloween!  We asked Fancier Dress owner, Lucy Moore, to pull back the curtain and give us some insights!  Continue reading “What’s hot this Halloween?” →

Let’s Keep Limpsfield Village Surviving and Thriving

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In July, the Prince’s Countryside Fund launched its Village Survival Guide – a guide to help rural villages and communities survive and thrive in challenging times and includes many inspirational examples of villages and local businesses who are determined to keep their unique communities going.

Continue reading “Let’s Keep Limpsfield Village Surviving and Thriving” →

Lucy’s new film tackles tricky theme of domestic violence

Posted on by thewordbird in Local Business, News & General Information

Talented local film-maker and owner of Limpsfield’s Fancier Dress, Lucy Linger Moore, is now well into the production of her latest project, ‘He’s So Good With The Baby’,  a short film that tackles the tricky theme of domestic violence.  Continue reading “Lucy’s new film tackles tricky theme of domestic violence” →

On May 2 – make your local votes count

Posted on by thewordbird in News & General Information

In case you didn’t know, on May 2 there are local elections going on.  These elections are important to your interests and life in your local community.  As well as the Tandridge Council Elections, there are also the Parish Council Elections and the vote to support the Limpsfield Neighbourhood Plan.  These votes will all be cast at the same time.

We’ve learned a big lesson over the last couple of years in terms of the dangers of not voting, so make your votes count… Continue reading “On May 2 – make your local votes count” →

Glories of Limpsfield Community Orchard – Photography competition

Posted on by thewordbird in News & General Information, What's On

Calling all blossoming photographers!  In celebration of its tenth anniversary, the Limpsfield Community Orchard is holding a photo competition with entries open until October 1 2019.

The title for the competition is The Glories of the Limpsfield Community Orchard and submissions should capture the spirit of this fantastic community project.

All ages welcome – there are 3 age categories.

Photos must be submitted in print form, no larger than A4 size. Entries must be in by October 1 2019 and photographs must have been taken between September 2018 and September 2019.

Spring is a great time to see the Orchard in its full glory, so why not head there at the weekend or after school.

For more information and details of where to sen your photos, email Helen Ellson on helenellson205@btinternet.com.

 

Good luck!

RIP Kevin Black, a local inspiration

Posted on by thewordbird in Local Resident, News & General Information

Yesterday it was announced that the much-loved local journalist, Kevin Black, died on New Year’s Eve in hospital, after a second bout of the cancer he fought off a few years ago.  We are really shocked and saddened to hear about Kevin’s passing and our thoughts and love go out to his family and friends.  Continue reading “RIP Kevin Black, a local inspiration” →

Panda officially launches new home on Glebe Meadow

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The sun was shining for Alison Thompson, manager of Panda Nursery, who celebrated the official launch of her fabulous new building on Glebe Meadow, Limpsfield on Saturday 15th Sept. Continue reading “Panda officially launches new home on Glebe Meadow” →