Archives 2021
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Community awards highlight the far reaching benefits of Farnham in Bloom
Accomplished gardeners, enthusiastic litter-pickers, schools, pubs and care homes were among the recipients of the Farnham In Bloom Community Awards. Many of them attended the awards evening which took place at Squire's Garden Centre, Farnham on 6 Oc...
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October Craft Month gets underway for 2021
An art installation has been unveiled in the Evelyn Borelli Memorial Garden and signifies the conclusion of a community-wide project which began during last year’s Craft Month. Guests gathered to see the Mayor of Farnham, Councillor Alan E...
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Farnham wins Council of the Year
The results of the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) prestigious Star Council Awards 2021 have been announced and Farnham has been declared Council of the Year. Four other councils were shortlisted for the title with the fina...
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Feeling the heat at Farnham’s Food and Drink Festival
Farnham’s Food and Drink Festival went down a storm on Sunday, but it was the new chilli eating competition that really stole the show. Each of the ten contestants were challenged to eat a full chilli down to the stalk before progressing t...
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Farnham in Bloom wins a bunch of gold awards
The winners of this year’s South and South-East in Bloom competition have been announced with Farnham in Bloom picking up a bunch of gold awards. For the first time ever, the judges awarded West Street Cemetery with Gold. The Town Centre a...
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Packed programme announced for Farnham’s October Craft Month
October is Craft Month in Farnham which means a packed programme of workshops, exhibitions, craft fairs and trails, many of which are free. Dozens of crafts feature throughout the month, from glass blowing, sculpting, metal work and photography to mo...
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Wall of fame sees new name added
A new plaque has been unveiled on Farnham’s Famous Names Wall in South Street in celebration of the achievements of nationally acclaimed dancer Brenda Simner. Brenda Simner, who has lived her whole life in Farnham, was joined by family members f...
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Farnham Food & Drink Festival returns
The Farnham Food & Drink Festival returns on Sunday 26 September and promises to be bigger and better than ever before. “Local foodies missed out last year due to COVID so we have a jam packed list of chefs, restauranteurs, brewers, bakers a...
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Recognition for hundreds of pandemic volunteers at ‘thank you’ reception
On behalf of the town, around 200 invited guests have been thanked by the Mayor of Farnham, former Mayor and partner organisations for their contribution to the local response to the pandemic and their generosity in helping people in need. The rec...
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Extreme Mountain Bike Show entertains and inspires crowds
Tricks and stunts impressed crowds gathered at Gostrey Meadow (on 18 August) as the Extreme Mountain Bike show took Farnham by storm. The team from Extreme Mountain Bike Show, which tours the UK’s towns and cities, performed breathtaking stunts ...
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