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Summer Fun for All the Family in Limpsfield this August

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

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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St Peter's Church Limpsfield 1879

How much do you know about Limpsfield’s history?

Posted on by thewordbird in History, News & General Information

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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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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Post Office Limpsfield

A Victorian Photo Album and the Goldsworthy Legacy in Limpsfield

Posted on by thewordbird in History

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

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

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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Looking forward to a blooming great June in Limpsfield!

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June is the month of fairs, fetes and markets in Limpsfield with lots going on, including a bumper weekend in the village on June 29th and 30th. 

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your community SHOP and post office needs you!

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

With high street banks closing their local branches at an alarming rate (NatWest is due to close in February 2023, which leaves Oxted and Limpsfield with HSBC and the Yorkshire Building Society), it’s no surprise that our post offices, including our local village ones, are feeling the pressure with many people now using them for their everyday banking services.

Limpsfield Memorial Stores and Post Office on Limpsfield High Street, has been run by the community for the benefit of the community since 1999 with minimum paid employees and a reliance on volunteers in both the shop and the Post Office.

They are currently looking for volunteer help in the stores, but particularly in the Post Office. So if you are looking for something interesting and can commit to a minimum of half a day a week, then they’d love to hear from you.

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The Parish Council officially launches The Limpsfield Way Walk and Community Cycle Route

Posted on by thewordbird in News & General Information, Parish Council

Limpsfield Parish Council held the official launch of the Limpsfield Way circular walk and Limpsfield Community Cycle Route on Saturday afternoon (24 September), with Cllr Ann Osborn hosting the event and Chairman John Thompson cutting the ribbon.

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Limpsfield Cookery School’s Summer Fair is this Sunday!

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The Limpsfield Cookery School will once again be opening their courtyards to welcome local businesses for a Summer Food, Drink and Artisan Fair on Sunday 10th July 2022.

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Here we go again! Latest Lockdown info and contacts

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We are back into Lockdown and while many people are still going about their daily business, with schools and colleges all still open, there will be some people who need assistance with shopping, prescriptions and other supplies during this period. Here is the latest information for local residents during this time.

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