Author: thewordbird

I'm a PR consultant, copywriter, social media manager and blog editor. I grew up in South East England, but have lived in France, Italy, Australia and in the beautiful Lecrin Valley near Granada in Spain. Now I work from home in the pretty village of #Limpsfield, Surrey, surrounded by the rolling hills of the North Downs and the hum of the delightfully picturesque M25!

Let’s get twitching! January is all about birds

On By thewordbirdIn News & Events

January is a great month for twitching (bird watching) on Limpsfield Common, because there’s lots of activity and it’s much easier to spot them when there are fewer leaves on the trees.

It’s also the official month of RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch, which takes place over the last weekend of January. Make sure you sign up and pick a day over that weekend when you get spotting to see what birds you have in your garden. Just sign up on the RSPB website or app. It’s really easy to do.

Why not get out on the Common this month and see what species you can find? Read on for info about bird species on Limpsfield Common, as well as spotter sheets…

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New year

On By thewordbirdIn Members' Updates

We wish all our members and supporters a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Thank you for being a Friend; for volunteering and for supporting Limpsfield Common.

These are gifts that ensure Limpsfield Common remains firmly rooted in the community, now and for generations to come.

We hope you get out onto the Common over the festive season and enjoy this great legacy.

Best Wishes,

Your NT Local Committee for Limpsfield Common

Sad news about Jeremy Saunders

On By thewordbirdIn Members' Updates, News & Events

Dear Friends, 

Many of you will have met Jeremy Saunders, our previous Ranger for Limpsfield Common. We are sad to let you know that Jeremy was recently diagnosed with acute Leukaemia and tragically passed away in hospital two weeks ago. Everyone on the local National Trust team is shocked and saddened by the sudden loss of a wonderful colleague. 

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Second Edition of “Limpsfield Chart in History” is now available – just in time for Christmas!

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There is a new, updated version of the fabulous Limpsfield Chart in History book, which was originally produced a year ago from an exhibition and talk at St Andrew’s Village Hall in 1976 by Beryl Withers. The book has been put together with additional information and maps by Christopher Pendred and Nick Withers.

This lovely book, all about the history of the Chart with loads of really interesting accounts and photos, is now on sale at £28. Proceeds of the first edition donated £1,100 to the Friends of Limpsfield Common.

Find out more: https://limpsfieldsurrey.com/2024/11/17/second-edition-of-limpsfield-chart-in-history-is-now-available-just-in-time-for-christmas/

Second Edition of “Limpsfield Chart in History” is now available – just in time for Christmas!

Why duck weed in Yalden Spring isn’t a bad thing… but dogs are

On By thewordbirdIn Conservation, Flora and Fauna1 Comment

One or two people have commented about the increase in duck weed in Yalden Spring over the last few months and asked if this is to do with the prevention of dogs going for a swim. We thought we’d publish some information on why the duck weed isn’t a bad thing, and why we have built the dead hedging to prevent dogs going into the pond…

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Members Autumn Update – 2024

On By thewordbirdIn Conservation, Members' Updates, National Trust

Dear Members, 

Thank you very much to those of you who were able to join the Annual Public Meeting this year. We appreciated your company and your questions and we hope you enjoyed the occasion. 

For those of you who were unable to join us we hope the information below gives you an update of the year, and a flavour of the activities that take place across the Common.

If you have any questions please do contact us at friendsoflimpsfieldcommon@gmail.com

Thank you for your support and interest,

The Friends of Limpsfield Common 

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The importance of frogs, toads and newts and why preserving Yalden Spring is a priority…

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How amazing is Yalden Spring looking at the moment? The conservation of this beautiful place in the Chart woods, and bringing it back to SSSI standards is one of our main priorities for ecological reasons. It’s an absolute haven for so many species of wildlife, but particularly important for reptiles and amphibians.

Frogs and newts are incredibly important to wildlife and ecosystems for a variety of reasons, contributing to biodiversity, food chains, and environmental health. Helping the frogs, toads, newts and other amphibians of Limpsfield Common is why preserving Yalden Spring is one of our key project priorities.

Here’s why frogs, toads and newts are crucial to Limpsfield Common and the environment in general…

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It’s mushroom season! Here are 10 reasons why fungi are so important to Limpsfield Common

On By thewordbirdIn Flora and Fauna, News & Events

It’s mushroom season and they’re cropping up all over the common and Limpsfield Chart. Fungi play a vital role in the environment, contributing to ecosystem balance, nutrient cycling, and the health of plants and animals. Here are 10 reasons why fungi are essential to Limpsfield Common and the environment in general…

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