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Computer Buddy Schemes

By Oxted Local / 02/01/2020

We all know that many libraries have been under threat of closure for many years now. With government funding restricted many towns have seen their public libraries closed in recent years. It is very difficult in the modern world of technology, and with the ability to access information and knowledge through the internet, not to…

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Stars for January 2020

By Oxted Local / 02/01/2020

with Howard Parker, the Astro-guide – www.astroguidance.co.uk Capricorn: 22 December – 19 January Probably around Boxing Day, reality strikes.  Like a wall, or concrete or a big oak tree. Good job you are the patient type!  Emotions of frustration may burst through at the full moon on 11th January but it is a time when…

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Oxted Ladies Run Club

By Oxted Local / 02/01/2020

Oxted Ladies Run Club is a friendly, sociable group, who practice weekly, not just running but walking too. They meet each Saturday morning on Master Park at 7.30am and welcome members with a range of abilities. They are non-competitive, enjoying the challenge of improving their own stamina and strengths in the company of other like-minded…

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January Recipe: VEGAN RAMEN NOODLES

By Oxted Local / 02/01/2020

So here we are in January… Festivities are over and silly diet season is upon us. Really, the middle of winter is not the time to be living off salad and green juice and if you’ve overindulged at christmas, there’s no need to go to the other extreme to re set the body and the…

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Panto Time!

By Oxted Local / 02/01/2020

This January The Oxted Players will be performing their annual pantomime at the Oxted Barn Theatre in Bluehouse Lane. This year’s offering is Treasure Island and will run from the 10th to the 18th January. I’m sure most of us know the story of Long John Silver, but the Oxted Players are offering a twist…

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The Limpsfield Club Celebrates their new Clubhouse Renovation

By Oxted Local / 02/01/2020

Just before Christmas the members of The Limpsfield Club came together to celebrate the opening of their new clubhouse renovation. This £600,000 investment was made possible by both the efforts of the club’s committee and more significantly by the contributions gained from a huge growth in membership over the last few years. The club has…

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Befrienders Networking

By Oxted Local / 02/01/2020

Late last year we held another great networking session with over 35 people attending – a mixture of befrienders, befriendees, colleagues,TVA Trustees, staff and volunteers. It is always an enjoyable time when you bring people who love being with other people together in one room! On this occasion we needed to refresh ourselves on the…

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An open letter to all parents and carers with young children

By Oxted Local / 05/12/2019

This letter is written to people who care about and understand the importance of high quality early years Childcare and Education. The page has been written, supported and paid for by over 300 caring providers from nurseries, childminders and pre-schools, who currently support and develop over 80,000 children every day. So far in 2019, according…

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Make Henry Smile! Our online appeal to bring Christmas cheer to Chailey

By Oxted Local / 26/11/2019

Nothing makes Henry smile more than being able to move his arms and legs in ways we all take for granted. But 8-year-old Henry has multiple physical challenges which makes exercising a real challenge. Using a specialist exercise device known as an Innowalk, Henry and other young people at Chailey Heritage Foundation are able to…

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Oxted Christmas LED Light Show 2019

By Oxted Local / 04/11/2019

Oxted’s Christmas event is on Thursday 21st November from 4pm to 9pm and promises an evening of fun for all the family Santa Meet & Greet Face Painting, Balloon modellers, entertainers and more Lantern making workshop and lantern parade LED light show Ferris Wheel with free rides Late night shopping and entertainment Launching Oxted’s Digital…

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