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28 December 2024 • Oxted Local 
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special. Don’t forget to pick up your tickets for a
chance to win! Just pop in during opening hours. It
wouldn’t be Christmas at the Legion without Elvis!
The Elvis Tribute Night is always an absolute banger
and this year on 21st December. Re-live the King’s
greatest hits with a festive twist!
Where to sing carols… St Peter’s will be hosting its
“Nine Lessons and Carols by Candlelight” on Sunday
22nd December 6.30pm in the church, followed by
mulled wine and mince pies. There will also be a
Community Carol concert at St Peter’s on Wednesday
18th December at 5pm in church - a more informal
one for families and children, including carols and
the nativity story. Family crib services on Christmas
Eve are at 3.30pm and 5pm, plus midnight mass at
11.15pm and Christmas Day service at 10am. There
will also be a carol service at St Andrews. Please check
their website/Facebook page for details (not available
at time of press).
Where to go for your Christmas Dinner… If
you’re not in the mood for cooking at home, then
The Carpenters Arms will be serving up fabulous
Christmas dinners as usual from 12pm on Christmas
Day, but you must book in advance! The Carpenters
will also be open for food and drinks all over
Christmas - please see their website and social for
Christmas opening hours. Please also make sure you
check The Legion and The Bull Inn’s websites/social
media for their Christmas opening hours.
Where to go for New Year’s Eve: The Bull Inn will
be hosting their annual New Year’s Eve bash, kicking
off at 7pm. It’s £20 per person including a glass of
fizz on arrival, canapés at 9pm and live music with
the fabulous Kylie. Dress to impress. Call the pub on
01883 713469 or email:
info@thebullinnlimpsfield.com to book your tickets!
If you’re looking for something more casual, then you
can just pitch up to The Carpenter’s Arms, no tickets
required! Stay for one or stay to the end! The pub will
be open for food 12pm to 6pm or drinks 12pm-1am.
Have a great December, a very Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year!
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@limpsfieldsurrey. Images: Sophie Martin
By Sophie Martin
WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO SUPPORT SMALL
BUSINESS THIS DECEMBER
It’s tough out there in retail and hospitality, as well as
in pretty much every other type of business. Our local
economy and all our local businesses and charities
rely on us all to help them survive, so this Christmas,
please go to local gift fairs and school fairs, and
choose your high street over the internet and out of
town retail parks and shopping centres when it comes
to getting your Christmas shopping done.
On Saturday, December 7th it is officially “Small
Business Saturday” and through the whole of
December it would be great if you chose to not just
shop, but eat and drink locally too, by holding your
Christmas catch-ups, office lunches and drinks in your
local restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars.
When you shop, eat and drink local, you are:
•
Supporting the local economy, helping to
create jobs, keep money circulating in the local
economy, and investing in your community.
Local businesses also spend money at other local
businesses, which helps stimulate the economy.
•
Supporting local businesses, especially during
these uncertain and difficult economic times.
•
Reducing your environmental impact by
helping to reduce your carbon footprint and air
pollution. Local businesses often source their
products from local manufacturers and growers,
which reduces the need for long-distance
transportation and fossil fuel usage.
•
Improving your community: Shopping local and
using local businesses can help improve public
infrastructure and make your local area a nicer
place to live.
We have so many wonderful local businesses in the
Oxted area, so please EAT LOCAL, DRINK LOCAL,
SHOP LOCAL and SUPPORT LOCAL this Christmas
(and the rest of the year too!). Thank you!!