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20mph zones planned for parts of Ewell, Tandridge, Banstead
It’s slow progress towards compelling motorists to drive more responsibly, but at Surrey County Council, in its last throes before a controversial reorganisation, some 20mph zones have been introduced, with more to come and consultations on other proposals planned for … Continue reading
Keeping in the LOOP can get us from Coulsdon to Banstead
WANDLE WANDERER: Crunching through the dried leaves of autumn makes this one of the better times of year to go off on a ramble. But avoiding the worst of the weather is something KEN TOWL discovered is essential Timing was … Continue reading
Posted in Ken Towl, Walks
Tagged Banstead, Coulsdon, Coulsdon South, Ken Towl, London LOOP, London Outer Orbital Path, LOOP, Mayfield Lavender Farm, Oaks Park
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Warmer weather has lavender farm looking blooming wonderful
The impacts of global warming have been hard-felt across the world, with melting ice caps, super-powered super storms in the Gulf of Mexico and catastrophic floods in Asia. And now, the owners of one of the area’s best-known lavender farms … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Business, Environment, Surrey
Tagged Banstead, Epsom, Gardening, Global warming, lavender, Mayfield Lavender Farm
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Banstead Rotary Club’s 2025 Village Fair, The Orchard, July 5
Posted in Activities, Charity
Tagged Banstead, Banstead Rotary, Banstead Village Fair
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Passengers’ petition makes call for return to the old Route 166
Residents in Coulsdon and Purley have been echoing legendary rocker Chuck Berry, sort of, by demanding that Transport for London “take the highway that’s the best” (for passengers), and let them get their kicks on the old-style route 166. It … Continue reading
Posted in Community associations, Coulsdon, Coulsdon East, Coulsdon Town, Coulsdon West Residents' Association, East Coulsdon Residents' Association, Ian Parker, Purley, Rowenna Davis, TfL, Transport, Waddon
Tagged 166 bus route, Banstead, Brighton Road, Charlie King, Chuck Berry, Coulsdon, Coulsdon West RA, Coulsdon West Residents' Association, East Coulsdon RA, East Coulsdon Residents' Association, East Surrey Transport Committee, Pampisford Road, Purley, Purley Memorial Hospital, Route 66, Rowenna Davis, TfL, Transport for London
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Banstead Rotary Village Fair, Banstead High Street, July 6
Posted in Activities, Charity, Reigate and Banstead Council, Surrey
Tagged Banstead, Banstead Village Fair
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Banstead Rotary Village Fair, Banstead High Street, July 6
Posted in Activities, Outside Croydon, Surrey
Tagged Banstead, Banstead Rotary, Surrey
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Banstead Rotary Charity Walk, North Downs, May 12
Posted in Activities, Charity, Community associations, Walks
Tagged Banstead, Epsom Downs, North Downs, Rotary, Rotary Club of Banstead, Surrey
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Croham Hurst golfer among 600 hopefuls for Senior service
While Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy take on the world’s top pro golfers at Hoylake in the Open Championship this week, two of the best players from local clubs have been getting in their last practice rounds before trying to … Continue reading
Banned pastor and his wife have resumed ‘normal’ services
‘Nothing can stop me’ says the man behind the Croydon-based evangelical church that was shut down by a Charity Commission investigation, as he continues to seek donations online and from the congregation at services held off the Purley Way and … Continue reading
Business bonus: retail giant Ikea gets £1.5m rateable value cut
CROYDON IN CRISIS: As the borough’s residents brace themselves for Mayor Perry’s 15% Council Tax hike, one of the biggest businesses on the Purley Way looks to be about to see their bills slashed. EXCLUSIVE by STEVEN DOWNES Croydon’s residents … Continue reading
Banstead Rotary Club charity walk, Epsom Downs, May 5
Posted in Activities, Charity, Outside Croydon, Surrey, Walks
Tagged Banstead, Epsom Downs, Rotary Club, Surrey
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Frozen favourites on offer in Sanderstead’s new shop
Sanderstead is to get a new shop tomorrow, when frozen meal specialists COOK opens its doors at 5, Limpsfield Road for the first time. COOK was established just 16 years ago, its business model being to prepare home-made, wholesome meals … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Sanderstead
Tagged Banstead, Blackberry Crumble, Bramley Apple, COOK, Coq au Vin, Guild of Food Writers, Sanderstead, TV dinner
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Weekend rambles: London Loop from Banstead (11 miles)
Walk London is hoping to stage a significant walk around a 11-mile stretch of the London Loop from Banstead station this Saturday, January 26. The organisers state that, “This is a rural walk along relatively level ground combining some beautiful … Continue reading
Posted in Croydon Ramblers, Outside Croydon, Walks
Tagged Banstead, Croydon, Hammerson, London, Nonsuch Park, River Hogsmill, Surrey, Whitgift Centre
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Walk your way to fitness in 2013 with local rambles
It’s too late for a 2013 London Marathon entry, the sponsored swim at Purley Pool is too far distant, and the weekly 5km Park Runs in Lloyd Park, on Roundshaw Downs, at Riddlesdown or in Banstead Woods might be a … Continue reading
Weekend rambles: Oaks Park and Banstead (5 miles; easy)
Inside Croydon’s resident rambler, WALKER DUNELM offers an easy stroll from Oaks Country Park for the weekend From Oaks Park’s car park, go past the café and along by the hedge on the right to a gap in the southern … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Health, Outside Croydon, Walker Dunelm
Tagged Banstead, Carshalton, Kissing gate, Ordnance Survey, Walks, Woodmansterne
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