Archives 2022

  1. colourful plants in pots on a patio, red brick wall in background.

    Gardening competition: last chance to enter Secret Gardens competition

    The search is on for Farnham’s best gardens and gardeners in the annual Secret Gardens competition. There is still time to submit last minute entries. The competition is part of Farnham in Bloom, organised by Farnham Town Council and supported by T...

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  2. Group of walkers standing in front of a white building.

    Walking festival brings health, companionship and discovery to Farnham residents

    A new generation of people in Farnham experienced the health benefits, fun, companionship and sense of discovery that comes with walking, at the 2022 Farnham Walking Festival. The Mayor of Farnham, Councillor Alan Earwaker, says: “This year’s ...

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    Crowds flock to Gostrey Meadow for jubilee Big Lunch

    Gostrey Meadow was packed to the brim with jubilant picnickers (on Sunday, 5 June) who came together to celebrate HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at the Big Lunch. While they tucked into their picnics, they were entertained with live music to sing ...

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  4. Front cover of Farnham Design Statement

    Farnham Design Statement Review

    Farnham Town Council is consulting on the final draft of its revised Farnham Design Statement. The previous Farnham Design Statement was adopted by the borough in 2010 and has been consistently used in the determination of all planning application...

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  5. Male and female holding a large cheque

    Dancers dress up to raise £550 for Ukraine Support Fund

    Dancers at the DeMeric Dance School in Farnham presented the Mayor of Farnham with a cheque for £550 for the town’s Ukraine Support Fund following a weeklong fundraising effort.  Aurelia Whitfield, Principal at DeMeric says: “Studen...

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  6. Two people in a blue sailing boat

    Cheque from Farnham community grant scheme for Sailability charity project

    Farnham Town Council has presented a cheque for £2,000 to Sailability, bringing the disability charity based at Frensham Pond ever closer to reaching its ambition to build a new activity centre. “Sailability is an amazing local charity that ena...

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  7. People looking at a plant stall

    Sustainability festival helps Farnham residents go green

    The Farnham Sustainability Festival was met with enthusiasm and positivity (on 22 May) as residents found out about how the town could become more environmentally sustainable and how individuals can help tackle climate change. “People of all age...

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    Join in the Big (picnic) Lunch to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee

    Farnham residents are invited to an extra special jubilee picnic on Sunday 5 June as part of the town’s royal celebrations. Gostrey Meadow will be the venue for Farnham’s Big Jubilee Lunch from 12 to 5pm and all are welcome.  “We have a roy...

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  9. Mayor and Mayoress outside Town Council office

    Farnham mayor-making: “Immense honour and privilege,” to represent town says Mayor

    “An immense honour and privilege,” is how Councillor Alan Earwaker described the opportunity for him to be the Mayor of Farnham for a second year, at the mayor making ceremony on 12 May. The annual mayor-making ceremony is the official process...

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    Reap the benefits of leading a more sustainable life

    This year’s Farnham Sustainability Festival is billed as a celebration of how to live a more sustainable life for the benefit of the planet, communities and our health and well-being. The family-friendly event will offer the opportunity for...

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