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Get Going with Godstone

By Oxted Local / 03/06/2021

Godstone Farm is joining forces with Rockinghorse Children’s Charity to encourage their young supporters to ‘Get Going with Godstone’. Can you walk as far as an alpaca or run as fast as a rhea? Perhaps you can swim as far as a fish or cycle faster than a galloping horse? Whichever animal you would like…

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Reinventing Your Home – How we have changed our homes during lockdown

By Oxted Local / 03/06/2021

We are currently in a home revolution. The way we use our homes has evolved during the pandemic. And it’s about time. What once functioned as a living space, now doesn’t meet the new demands of modern life. John Lewis’ recent ‘Flexible Living Report’ has identified a shift from open-plan, shared living, to flexible homes…

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Outcome to Local Elections By Geoffory Lean

By Oxted Local / 03/06/2021

Conservatives around England were rejoicing early last month (May). In a rare achievement their sitting government had won stunning election victories, including gaining control of 13 councils, retaining the mayoralties of Teeside and the West Midlands, and resoundingly winning the Hartlepool by-election.  In Tandridge, however, it was a totally different story. Here the Tories lost…

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Special Free Taster Sessions

By Oxted Local / 03/06/2021

Special Free Taster Sessions for local people who are not yet members of Westerham U3A. As you may know, one of the activities that we offer is the chance to hear from a wide range of speakers. This June, we are opening up two Zoom talks to non-members.  The two events are: 10th June Gilly…

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Your Local Charity Supporting Oxted Health Centre

By Oxted Local / 03/06/2021

We wanted to let the community know what we have been doing during the last twelve months.  It’s been a difficult time, with lockdowns came the cancellation of many of the fundraising events we had previously relied on to raise funds. However, with funds we had raised 2019/20 we managed to provide the Health Centre…

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Win A Free Day Course at The Limpsfield Cookery School

By Oxted Local / 03/06/2021

The Limpsfield Cookery School is offering a FREE full day class to one of our readers. All you have to do is email your answer to the following question:  Which of the following is NOT a culinary term? A.   Braise B.   Broil C.   Fillet D.   Knead E.    Pummel F.   …

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Latest Edition Online

By Oxted Local / 01/06/2021

The June Edition Oxted Local is now online to view it use this link: https://oxtedlocal.co.uk/magazines/June_2021/index.html We are now working on the July Edition. The deadline for bookings and artwork is 11th June. Thinking of advertising your products or services to residents of Oxted and surrounding areas? Here is our rate card, with options to suit…

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Planning approved for 26 new retirement apartments in Oxted

By Oxted Local / 29/03/2021

After a successful planning appeal, Churchill Retirement Living has been granted planning permission to build 26 brand new retirement apartments in the heart of Oxted.  The new development on Church Lane will be perfectly located just a short walk from the shops and amenities of the town centre, with excellent public transport links. In the…

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Financial Focus: A New Tax Year – What does this mean for Pensions & Taxation?

By Oxted Local / 29/03/2021

Its Spring, and the year ahead looks more promising than the last.  However, there is a way to go and whilst the Government decide where to spend, they are also ensuring payback. So, as much as Spring and better days are on my mind, it is also a new Tax year and I write in…

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Y2Y North Downs Marathon Trek 2021

By Oxted Local / 29/03/2021

With everyone desperate to get out and explore once the tighter lockdown rules relax, YMCA East Surrey’s Y2Y Challenge event could provide the perfect goal for this summer. The Y2Y North Downs Trek will take place on Sunday 25th July and follows the North Downs Way through beautiful Surrey countryside. With two choices of distance…

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