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Reminder & Agenda – Friends of Limpsfield Common Annual Public Meeting – 27th September

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A little reminder of our Annual Public Meeting, taking place this coming Saturday, 27th September 2025, at St Andrew’s Hall, from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Refreshments will be provided.

Please see the agenda below. We look forward to seeing you all there.

At the meeting, we’ll share updates from committee members, present highlights from the past year, and outline our plans for the year ahead.

We will also be introducing you to our new Ranger.

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This is a great opportunity for the local community to:

  • Learn more about Limpsfield Common and the work we do
  • Ask questions and offer suggestions
  • Meet members of the Local (National Trust) Committee, National Trust representatives, and our fantastic volunteers
  • Find out how you can get involved

We look forward to welcoming you!

For any enquiries please email friendsoflimpsfieldcommon@gmail.com

Our agenda will be posted shortly.

Friends of Limpsfield Common – Annual Public Meeting 2025, 27th September

On By friendsoflimpsfieldcommon74a80fb310In Members' Updates, News & Events

We’re pleased to invite you to the Friends of Limpsfield Common Annual Public Meeting, taking place on Saturday, 27th September 2025, at St Andrew’s Hall, from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Refreshments will be provided.

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Join the Big Butterfly Count 2025 on Limpsfield Common

On By friendsoflimpsfieldcommon74a80fb310In Conservation, News & Events

From Friday,  18  July to Sunday,  10  August  2025, Butterfly Conservation’s Big  Butterfly  Count will once again turn tens of thousands of nature‑lovers into citizen‑scientists. By spending just 15 minutes counting butterflies (and day‑flying moths) on your favourite heath, common, woodland glade – or even in your own garden – you’ll create a vital snapshot of how these insects are faring across the UK.

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Summer Wildlife at Limpsfield Common: Flora and Fauna to Spot

On By friendsoflimpsfieldcommon74a80fb310In Flora and Fauna, News & Events

Tucked on the edge of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, our beautiful Limpsfield Common is a charming mix of ancient woodland and open heathland. Managed by the National Trust, it offers a haven for wildlife and a perfect escape for summer walkers and nature lovers alike. When you’re next out on a walk, why not see what species of plants and wildlife you can spot. Find our handy spotter sheets here.

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Surrey Day is here and the full Visit Surrey podcast is online on the Beeb!

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The sun’s out and we’re looking forward to a sunny Surrey Day today at the Air Raid Shelters!

We’re all ready to go and BBC Radio Surrey will be running more of our podcast today (so stay tuned), as well as coming along at 1pm to interview our dashing volunteers before our Open Day commences!

You can find the full podcast online as part of the Secret Surrey series right here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0l8rhpt

Make sure you listen to this fascinating interview in full and thanks so much to the team at Visit Surrey and BBC Radio Surrey for their interest and help promoting our wonderful heritage.

See you at the Air Raid Shelters today if you’ve booked a slot.

Please remember:

– Bring cash donation – every bit helps to maintain the shelters.

– Walk if you’re local or park at the NT car parks – Grub Street, New Road, or Brick Kiln Lane.

The Legion will also be open having a Surrey Day /VE Day party (from 2PM, open to everyone, including non-members – live music, food & drink) and the Limpsfield 4th X1 are playing cricket, so it will be busy up at Grub Street!!

Enjoy the day, celebrate all that’s amazing about Surrey and be grateful to all those who served and lived through WW2.

Thank you too to our amazing volunteers on the Taskforce who help to keep the Air Raid Shelters and the rest of Limpsfield Common in tip top condition all year round.

Check out Visit Surrey’s blog post here:

https://www.visitsurrey.com/blog/post/how-world-war-two-shaped-surrey-surrey-day-2025/

Air Raid Shelter Podcast Part 1 – BBC Radio Surrey

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If you didn’t manage to tune in, you can listen to the first part of the Visit Surrey podcast on BBC Radio Surrey, which aired this morning with Sarah Gorrell (11.10AM).

Our wonderful Air Raid Warden, Rob Davey, takes Lewis Mason into the shelters to talk about what it was like in wartime Limpsfield for local children…

BBC Radio Surrey will be broadcasting more clips from the Visit Surrey podcast in the run up to Surrey Day on 10th May.

Our slots for the upcoming OPEN DAY on 10 May are fully booked, but you can reserve your places for the summer open day on 20 July HERE.

Tickets are free; donations on the day are most welcome!

Change of time for upcoming Ranger Walk

On By friendsoflimpsfieldcommon74a80fb310In News & Events, Walks and Trails

🍄 May 3 – Ridlands Grove | Ancient woodland & biodiversity – The planned Ranger Walk this Saturday 3rd May at Ridlands Grove will now take place from 10-11AM instead of 2-3PM. Please meet in the Ridlands Grove Car Park at 10AM.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to learn and explore.

Please note, we have had to postpone the remaining planned Ranger Walks until further notice. Please keep your eye on our social media for updates.