We’re really looking forward to a busy month this October, culminating of course with Spooky Saturday Halloween fun and all the brilliant Halloween shop windows.
After the fun we had last year, Love Oxted will once again be hosting a Spooky Saturday on October 26th, 1-4pm.
There will be Halloween face painting with HoneyBee, potion making, songs and other activities with The Sanderson Sisters (Character Parties by Bee) from 1.30-3pm outside BOOTS, plus Fancy Dress competition at 3pm; Halloween Crafternoon at Oxted Library will be 2.30-4pm, shop specials and treats; and Halloween shop window competition.
The Woodhouse Centre will also be holding half term Halloween Craft Workshops from Monday 28th to Thursday 31st October 10am-12.30pm for ages 7-12. £10 per morning.
For the grown-ups, The Ginistry have their Halloween themed Gin & Drag on 25th October!
Business news
Hacker & Plummer, aka Georgie Hacker and Ushma Plummer are independent optometrists who are now open in the former Oxted Florist building next to Job’s of Oxted on Station Road West. The ladies are very much looking forward to meeting everyone, so pop in to see them and try on some funky frames ahead of booking an appointment for an eye test. https://www.hackerandplummer.com
The Well Life Clinic has launched its website and will be open from mid-October. It’s currently taking advance appointments via the online booking system at https://www.welllife-clinic.co.uk/.
We’re very happy that our favourite ice cream parlour will be re-opening in October with new ownership and a new name, new menu items and activities (including a craft room and afternoon teas) but the same great desserts and treats. We wish the team all the best. Keep your eyes peeled to our social media.
Mint Boutique’s Nicky Bond has decided she’s not quite ready to leave Oxted and will be opening a concession next to Tender Trap Lingerie in the basement (the old vault) of IG Equine, formerly Lloyds Bank. So, “Mint in the Vault” will be open Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm until further notice. Nicky’s customers are of course chuffed to bits and glad to know she’ll still be selling her lovely colourful clothing and accessories. Pop in and say Hi.
The Friends of St Mary’s Party in the Playground – 20th October – sponsored by many Oxted businesses, will feature a range of thrilling children’s activities, including bungee trampolines, bumper carz, a tea cup ride, and three classic fairground games, as well as a bar, sweets, burgers, and hot drinks available. The event will be topped off with two spectacular laser shows, compered by Dancing Beans, who will also host a raffle where one lucky winner will press the button to kick off the show! Any businesses wishing to sponsor or donate prizes for the raffle should contact Jessica at pta@stmarysprimary.org.
The Ginistry, as usual, has a whole month of entertainment lined up for your enjoyment, for Live music to Rockeoke, Open Mic Night, Cockney Singalong and Gin and Drag!
CHRISTMAS DIARY DATE: Love Oxted’s family Christmas event this year will be Saturday, 23rd November in the afternoon, culminating in the Christmas Lights procession and switch-on at 5pm.
We’ll also be featuring live music every Saturday afternoon in December, including Oxted Musical Theatre Co, Oxted Rock Choir, The Oxted Band, Sing it Out and a Caribbean Christmas afternoon.
