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6 August 2025
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Oxted to Launch
Local Gift Card
Scheme Supporting
Town Businesses
The initiative is part of the national
Town & City Gift Card programme
from fintech company Miconex,
which has helped drive over £45
million in local spending across
the UK and Ireland. CEO Colin
Munro added:
“When people receive the Oxted
Gift Card, the first thing they’ll do
is check where they can spend it –
so the more businesses that sign
up, the more footfall and spend
we’ll see on local high streets.”
Businesses interested in joining
the scheme can register their
interest / sign up now to be
included in the launch and listed
on the card’s “where to spend”
directory - Contact Sophie Martin
at marketing@loveoxted.co.uk
Oxted is gearing up for the launch of a new initiative
designed to boost local shopping and support town businesses. Set to
launch this September, the Oxted Gift Card will be valid across a wide
range of local outlets – from shops and salons to cafés, restaurants,
and service providers.
Backed by Love Oxted (Oxted Business Improvement District), the
card works like a regular gift card but can only be used with registered
Oxted businesses, helping to keep money circulating in the local
economy. Any customer-facing business in the area is eligible to join
the scheme for free, with no special equipment required to accept the
card.
Sophie Martin, BID Manager for Love Oxted, said:
“The aim is simple – to keep Oxted money in Oxted. This gift card is
an easy, long-term way for people to support local businesses. Once
it launches, we hope to see residents purchasing the card as gifts, or
even for personal use, to help our high street thrive.”
The physical gift card design was chosen by local businesses, and a
digital version will also be available, which can be added to mobile
wallets.
Events, Activities, and
Summer Fun in Oxted
Whether you’re after a lively night
out, a family adventure, or simply
some al fresco relaxation, Oxted
is bursting with things to do this
August.
Here’s your round-up of just
some of the events and activities
happening in and around town.
Live Performances at The Barn
Theatre - Catch a summer classic at
The Barn Theatre as Grease takes
to the stage from Wednesday 13th
to Saturday 16th at 7.30pm. This
timeless tale of teenage romance is
packed with iconic tunes and drama
– perfect for a night out (£18.00 per
ticket). Later in the month, music
lovers won’t want to miss The
Oxted Sessions on Monday 25th at
7.45pm, featuring Luke Haines (The
Auteurs) and Peter Buck (R.E.M.),
with special guests The Minus 5
(£25.00).
Workshops & Family Activities
• Summer Reading Challenge at
Oxted Library – pop in to sign up!
• The Woodhouse Centre is hosting
sewing courses for children aged
12+, plus the Art for Life kids’ art
workshops – full details at www.
thewoodhousecentre.org.uk and
www.artforlife.uk/kids-courses.
• Playhouse Oxted continues its fun
summer programme: Peppa Pig &
Evie visit on 10–12 August. Bluey
appears on 15 August (10am–
12pm). Tickets for both: £19.50,
booking essential. Summer passes
are available until 29 August
Day Trips & Nearby Events
• Edenbridge & Oxted Show (24–25
August): The ultimate August Bank
Holiday countryside event.
• Titsey Summer Festival, Clarks
Farm (30 August): Live music and
local vibes presented by Oxted’s
Idol Hands.
• The Haycutter Garden Party,
Saturday 16 August: Expect drinks,
music, and summer cheer.
See the What’s On Page for more
events!
Stay local, get involved, and enjoy
every moment!
www.loveoxted.co.uk @loveoxted