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Every Drop Counts in Tandridge

By Oxted Local / 04/11/2019

Water is our most precious resource, yet we tend to take it for granted.  It may be hard to believe when the skies are often grey, but the south east of England is classed as ‘water stressed’ – meaning demand for water is higher than the amount replenished by rainfall, especially during the drier months.…

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“Thank you for helping people to have the end of life care they deserve”

By Oxted Local / 07/10/2019

Following one of St Catherine’s Hospice busiest ever summers, during Hospice Care Week, Sam Farr, Ward Matron at St Catherine’s, wanted to tell you what your support means. And why your continued support is so vital.  “As the new Ward Matron at St Catherine’s, I’d like to say a really big thank you for all…

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LOCAL CARE HOME HOST FREE COMMUNITY KNIT AND NATTER PROJECT

By Oxted Local / 01/10/2019

Tandridge Heights care home, in Oxted have invited people within the local community to join them for free knit and natter workshops at the home. Some of their residents also join members down at the Woodhouse Centre in Oxted too, making it a real community project. Taking place every Monday guests will have a chance…

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THE BULL INN VOTED BEST PUB IN SURREY!

By Oxted Local / 01/10/2019

The Bull Inn, Limpsfield has been named Best Surrey Pub of the Year at the Surrey Life Food & Drink Awards. This is an amazing achievement for the Limpsfield village pub’s first year owned by Enterprising Limpsfield Limited, the company formed by local residents, which consists of over 200 largely local investors. Up against two…

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October Recipe

By Oxted Local / 01/10/2019

ROASTED TOMATO, GARLIC AND THYME SOUP ROSEMARY AND THYME BISCUITS  October makes me think of cuddly jumpers and big bowls of soup. I’m not going to go for the obvious pumpkin – so the first recipe today is for slow roasted tomato, garlic & thyme soup. Serves 2 – 4 people (depending on portion size)…

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Alan Titchmarsh to appear at Oxted’s Barn Theatre in support of the Orpheus Centre

By Oxted Local / 01/10/2019

One of the UK’s top gardening experts, Alan Titchmarsh, is looking for guests to join him as he steps on stage with Sir Richard Stilgoe, musician and composer, in aid of the Orpheus Centre. Leaving his garden behind for the day, the best-selling novelist and television personality is coming to Oxted’s Barn Theatre on Friday…

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Drop into the Jobcentre at the Council Offices

By Oxted Local / 01/10/2019

The Jobcentre is running a drop in service at the Council Offices, Oxted every Monday, from 10am to 4pm. Residents can drop in to ask about benefits, make a claim, submit and validate documents or find out about an existing claim. The Jobcentre staff will be based in reception. This new service will reduce the…

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Faure Requiem – A Come and Sing Performance

By Oxted Local / 01/10/2019

Come and join Hurst Green Singers to sing one of the most beautiful works in the choral repertoire on Saturday 2 November 2019 in St John’s Church, Hurst Green. Registration for singers starts at 13.30, rehearsal starts at 14.00 with a performance at 17.30.  The cost is £15 per singer (£5 for students) and £5…

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Request for information concerning ownership of: Land between Mill Lane and Coltsfoot Lane, Oxted, Surrey RH8

By Oxted Local / 01/10/2019

Notice is hereby given that we, being Property Risk Inspection Ltd, have an interest in the matter of group of trees located between Mill Lane and Coltsfoot Lane and the nuisance in subsidence damage being caused to 80 Coltsfoot lane, Oxted, Surrey RH8 9ET. We are attempting to identify the relevant land owners in order to…

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Local Plan Examination Date Set

By Oxted Local / 01/10/2019

The public examination hearings for Our Local Plan: 2033, will start on Tuesday 8 October at 9.30am and will be heard by planning Inspector Philip Lewis BA (Hons) MA MRTPI.  A key part of the examination process is a series of public hearing sessions. Representatives including parish councils, development professionals, residents and other stakeholders, whose…

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