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30 June 2025
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Prams, Pizzas & Punchlines –
Oxted Style!
Well, May was good fun wasn’t it! We were so lucky with the weather
for our VE Day / Surrey Day celebrations, and had a great turn out for
all the local events, including some brilliant live music from our talented
local bands, choirs, musicians and singers, classic car parade and the St
Mary’s School May Fayre.
If you were a little star-struck from Romesh Ranganathan’s surprise
appearances, you’re not alone. Huge thanks to Sean Coughlan of
Coughlans Bakery for luring co-owner Romesh into the local limelight
– not once, but twice! His “quick visit” to sell pastries quickly turned
into a full-on meet-and-greet with half of Surrey. He didn’t even make
it behind the counter, but posed for photos, filmed shout-outs, and
stayed utterly deadpan throughout. Top bloke – no diva vibes, just
charm, patience, and excellent brows.
Then came Romesh & Friends’ Coffee & Comedy Night on Friday 16
May. Just 50 lucky souls got to laugh their socks off with Romesh, Tom
Davis, Limahl Germain and Chantel Nash in an up-close evening of
hilarity – all raising money for Teenage Cancer Trust and CALM.
So can we top May? Absolutely – because it’s PRAM RACE TIME!
Yes, the glorious annual tradition returns on Sunday 22 June – and
you’d better brace yourself for water fights, beer spills, and truly
questionable costume choices. The fancy dress race starts at 3pm from
Master Park up to Old Oxted, with fun flowing both before and after
(along with the pints). Bring your suncream, waterproofs, and sense of
humour.
LOCAL BUSINESS BUZZ
Bru + Bear Pizza Nights at The Other Side are now on Thursdays AND
Fridays – consider your date night
plans handled
Cattle & Cocktail is now open
Sundays – yes, even your roast
cravings are covered
We’ll see you at the pram race.
Water pistols at the ready…
By Sophie Martin @loveoxted
Pride Month - Celebrate love, inclusivity, and rainbow accessories throughout June - with these national
days helping keep the party spirit going…
14 June: World Gin Day – Say no more
15 June: National Beer Day & Father’s Day – Coincidence? We think not
17–24 June: National Picnic Week – Grab a blanket and head to Master Park
19 June: World Tapas Day – Perfect excuse for Patatas Bravas and sangria
21 June: Summer Solstice & official start of summer – let’s hope it gets the memo
Oxted Events Round-up
8 June: Titsey Rotary Boot Fair returns to Master Park, 9.30am. Deals, steals and car-boot treasures galore
11 June: Wine Tasting at Hammond’s – swirl, sniff, sip, repeat
18 June: Live Music Night at Hammond’s – a chilled evening with top tunes
15 June: Father’s Day – Brunch? Beer? Beard oil? You decide
22 June: The Pram Race! 3pm from Master Park to Old Oxted. Don’t wear suede
24 June: Paella Tuesdays at Pan y Vino – Dinner is sorted (and delicious)
28 June: Bottomless Brunch at The Ginistry – featuring Oxted’s own country duo, Buckle ’n’ Boots, and the
culinary genius of Killa Waffles. Yee-haw and pass the syrup