Why is the Limpsfield area overrun with grasshoppers?

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You may (or may not) have noticed that the area around Limpsfield has a recurring motif – the grasshopper.  This chirpy little critter has given its name to The Grasshopper Inn and Grasshopper on the Green in Westerham and to the local youth team of the Limpsfield and Oxted Cricket Club. It also features as the emblem of Titsey Manor (The Titsey Crest),  Botley Hill Farmhouse, The Limpsfield Chart Golf Club and the Limpsfield Decorative Fine Arts Society!  

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Meet Daphne bholua ‘Limpsfield’ – our very own shrub!

Love the #local #community interest for flora & fauna! #gardening #Limpfield and thanks to RHSWisley.

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Who knew we had a beautiful plant named after us and it’s in flower right now? The more knowledgable of the gardening types around these parts have most likely known for ages, but for those who didn’t know, meet the Daphne bholua ‘Limpsfield’, a gorgeous evergreen shrub that hails from the Himalayas.

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Nobody panic: Fancier Dress is staying!

Important to promote and support #Local #business. Fancier Dress in #Limpsfield is THE best fancy dress shop on the planet 😉

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There’s been a lot of talk about Fancier Dress of late, as their shop front has been up for lease. But fear not, Limpsfield’s own Fancier Dress is NOT going anywhere!  It is simply moving its vast array of fabulous fancy dress gear out the back to the barn (entrance down through the big gate on the side of the shop) and another exciting business will be moving into the shop space.

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RETINOL: The superstar skin-saver, with Jodie King

Retinol is THE superstar of all products, helping to deal with skin issues from wrinkles to pigmentation and acne.  If you can only invest in one product – this should be it! Continue reading “RETINOL: The superstar skin-saver, with Jodie King”

Ski in Sierra Nevada, sunbathe on the costa and stay in the Lecrin Valley!

The Lecrin Valley is the perfect place to go for ski and winter sun combined!

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It’s that time of year when we say, come to the Lecrin Valley for an early Spring visit!   We’re bang in between the beautiful and very snowy Sierra Nevada and the gorgeous, Costa Tropical! And this year it’s all the more possible with EasyJet starting to fly to Granada Airport (GRX) in February. 

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Be healthy, be happy and ditch the crap for 2017!

New Year’s resolution time and rather than decide to go on a faddy diet, start some unachievable exercise regime or give yourself overly difficult tasks, why not just try to ditch the crap as much as you can?  Get rid of toxins in all parts of your life to cleanse your body and soul! Continue reading “Be healthy, be happy and ditch the crap for 2017!”

How to deal with acne, at any age

With skin expert, Jodie King.  

So this isn’t a very festive article, but acne always loves to spoil the fun… Acne is a complicated medical condition that affects approximately 85 per cent of adolescents. However, it’s not just a teen problem – 30 per cent of adults between 20 and 60 are still suffering from breakouts. Research shows that only 30 per cent of sufferers consult a doctor or skin specialist for their condition.

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How to keep skin healthy over the silly season

Sage advice from skin expert, Jodie King on how to keep your #skin healthy over the #Christmas party period…

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It’s that time of year when our bodies are about to take a bit of a bashing in terms of how we treat them!  Lots of party makeup, sun, booze, late nights and indulgent foods can play havoc on your skin during this season of excesses, causing all sorts of unwanted effects, such as breakouts, sunburn (if you’re lucky enough to be in the southern hemisphere!) and dryness.

Skin expert, Jodie King of Blyss Skin Clinic in Sydney gives her advice and tips on how to keep skin healthy over the silly season…

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Limpsfield’s new cafe is The Perfect Blend!

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Finally the wait is over! Limpsfield’s much anticipated coffee shop, The Perfect Blend opened today!

Owned and operated by local designer, Victoria Allinson, who has run the bridal shop in the same location for several years, The Perfect Blend is bringing London’s Monmouth Coffee to Limpsfield and is bound to be a huge local success, fulfilling a real need for residents and visitors alike.

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Give your skin some Aussie colour this Winter! 

There’s nothing like giving your skin a little summer glow to make you feel perkier and healthier. While summer holidays may seem a distant memory as we hurtle towards winter, you can still achieve a fabulous all-year-round Aussie glow with Ere Perez Natural Cosmetics.  Continue reading “Give your skin some Aussie colour this Winter! “