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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 looked 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.
Summer Activities for All Ages
If you’re looking to fill the calendar, there’s something
for everyone over the coming weeks.
At The Bull Inn:
•
Thursday 21 August (8pm): Test your trivia at
Quiz Night.
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Sunday 24 August (10am): Join the pub’s popular
dog walk.
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21–25 August: Don’t miss the Real Ale Festival
featuring 12 local ales, brewery meet-and-greets,
food stalls, and daily entertainment.
Creative Kids and Sports Camps
•
Budding artists can let their imagination run wild
at Kate Tulett’s art workshops. Book via www.
katetulettart.com
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The Limpsfield Club is hosting junior tennis and
table tennis camps throughout the holidays.
Camps run Monday–Thursday from 21 July
to 21 August. Contact: tenniscoaching@
limpsfieldtennis.co.uk or call 01883 714079
•
For table tennis fans aged 8–17, there are
sessions on 4 August (2:30–4:45pm) and
14 August (3:30–5:45pm). To book, email
janetspicer@btinternet.com or call 07792 396035
Music, Cars, and More at Titsey Taproom
•
3 August – SUN-SETS: Enjoy feel-good live Latin
sounds from Close Keys, performing al fresco.
•
7 August – Quiz Night: A relaxed evening of
trivia.
•
14 August – Classic Car Evening: A must for car
Summer Fun for All the Family
in Limpsfield enthusiasts, in collaboration with Classic Car
Connections.
•
Titsey Festival (date TBC): A second helping of
this fantastic new music festival featuring local
talent, food, drinks, kids’ activities, and free
parking.
Explore Nature and Local History: There’s no better
time to explore the beauty and history of Limpsfield:
•
Follow the Family Trail at Limpsfield Chart,
winding through woodland and historic
sites. Download the trail guide at: www.
friendsoflimpsfieldcommon.org
•
Discover the fascinating past of St Peter’s
Churchyard, Limpsfield Village, ancient
woodlands, WWII air raid shelters, and more.
Visit the History page: www.limpsfieldsurrey.
com/history
•
Walk the Limpsfield Way, stopping to read the
newly installed history boards. Info on the Parish
Council website – www.limpsfieldparishcouncil.
gov.uk/limpsfield-way
•
Head to our wonderful green spaces, such as the
Community Orchard at Grub Street or see how
many bird and bat boxes you can spot up in the
trees at Ridlands Grove. Did you know there’s
a duck pond at Padbrook? It’s a great place to
go and sit quietly while doing a bit of nature
spotting.
Whether it’s exploring the great outdoors, supporting
local events, or getting creative with the kids, there’s
plenty to
keep the
whole family
busy this
August in
Limpsfield.
Don’t forget
to cheer
on local
students
awaiting
GCSE and
A-Level
results this
month. Good
Luck!
By Sophie
Martin