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03/07/2025

By Gina Nicolas
EJ Coombs Solicitors

Parental alienation refers to circumstances where a child’s relationship with one parent is significantly damaged, due to the influence of the other parent. This can involve negative remarks, limiting contact, or encouraging a child to reject the other parent.

If you believe you are experiencing parental alienation or need advice on child arrangements, our team is here to support you through the process and help you achieve the best outcome for your child. Contact E J Coombs Solicitors: 01883 343460.

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30/06/2025

By Darryn Dowsett

Last July, Jamie Hardgrave, the Caterham Pumas development officer and manager of the Pumas U13 Lionesses, had a thought: ‘Why don’t we put a girls’ team in the mixed Epsom & Ewell Saturday football league?’ He put a call in to me, the manager of the Pumas U13 Eagles, asking ‘Are you onboard for this adventure?!’.

That’s how it began. The 2024/25 Caterham Pumas U13 Lynxes comprised girls from the Caterham Pumas U13s Lionesses, Eagles and Falcons teams, and it was the first time the club had ever entered an all-girls team into a Saturday league.

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26/06/2025

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24/06/2025

By Rosalind Brookman

I’ve left comedy gigs with many things before – aching sides from laughing hard and an overwhelming regret I didn’t commit to those pelvic floor exercises to name but two – but never, until now, a loaf of bread.

Still, that is one of the perks of a comedy night in a bakery. Coughlans in Oxted to be precise. It is part of the chain that Romesh Ranganathan now co-owns, alongside Sean Coughlan, director of the family business. They came up with the idea of holding an early evening gig as a new way of bringing comedy to people (specifically the middle-class people of Surrey who like to be back home by 10pm), while also raising money for charity - in this case, the Teenage Cancer Trust and CALM. The bread, which was handed out by cheerful Coughlans staff as we left, was certainly a most acceptable if odd way to finish a show. Take note The Comedy Store.

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23/06/2025

By Rachel Starling
Chair, Friends of Queens Park

Queens Park in Caterham celebrates its 125th birthday this year. It opened on 23 May 1900 and was created as a tribute for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee in 1897.

The Friends of Queens Park are holding an event to celebrate this historic anniversary on Saturday, 5 July between 14:00 and 17:00. It will seek to emulate the original opening, with a ceremony of thanks taking place at 14:30. Activities will include an exploration of park history, a BBQ, a Pimm’s tent, live music and Victorian games, as well as opportunities to trial games and sports played in the park regularly.

Come and join in the fun!

Visit www.fqpcaterham.org.uk for more.

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19/06/2025

By Farmer Patrick
Flower Farm

It’s column time. That’s right kids, it’s my monthly scribblings and, yes, it is five minutes before the deadline again. Well actually, if I’m honest, it’s past the deadline but thankfully the Tandridge Independent team is always very patient with me...

Things on the farm are – as always – busy. Yesterday, I was rounding up sheep from one of my neighbours. Now, when I say rounding up, I don’t mean I was out there on the back of a horse with a lasso, pretending to be Clint Eastwood riding across dusty fields in Monument Valley. I just mean that I was collecting some sheep from my neighbour. I was happily loading these onto the trailer with the help of Farmer William (who doesn’t want to be mentioned, so I have anyway) and Flower Farm’s Natasha, and everything was going smoothly.

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16/06/2025

In June's issue of The Tandridge Independent, Claire Coutinho, MP for East Surrey mentions the last month's VE Day celebrations across East Surrey, developments at Marden Lodge School in Caterham, discussions with Caterham Delivery Office and Govia Thameslink Railway, and congratulates AFC Whyteleafe on their recent journey to Wembley.

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13/06/2025

There has been lots going on at the Tandridge Independent headquarters over the past month, and we’ve filled our June issue with lots of community news for you to catch up on.

Our front page story celebrates Queens Park’s 125th anniversary. Built to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, this wonderful space in Caterham provides a beautiful backdrop for all kinds of community activities. The Friends of Queens Park will be holding an event in July in honour of this special time – they’d love to see you there, so pop along and see all it has to offer.

To read more, and to see this month’s issue in full, go to https://www.tandridgeindependent.com/.

12/06/2025

This month's issue of the Tandridge Independent brings you news, local stories, events and more.

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11/06/2025

While I was at Flower Farm, I stopped off to have a chat with Stef and Tim from Veasey & Sons Fishmongers. The Government’s decision to extend EU fishing rights in UK waters for another 12 years was deeply worrying for them. However, I know they have a growing fanbase.

If seafood is your thing, they have a banging selection - do pop down between 9am and 2:30pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and support British fish.

06/06/2025

The Bull Inn, a beloved community pub in Limpsfield, is set to host a vibrant exhibition as part of the annual Art In June event. From 6 to 22 June, five talented local artists will transform The Grain Store at The Bull Inn into a gallery, showcasing their diverse skills and unique perspectives.

To read the full article, pick up your copy of The Tandridge Independent now, or read online at https://www.tandridgeindependent.com/.

Exhibition details
Dates: 6 to 22 June
Location: The Grain Store at The Bull Inn, Limpsfield, RH8 0DR
Opening times: Wednesdays to Sundays, 10:00 to 18:00 (most days)

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