Archives 2024

  1. Group of people including the Mayor, Father Christmas , town crier and elves

    Farnham shines bright at Christmas Lights Switch-On 

    Thousands of residents and visitors gathered in Gostrey Meadow, Farnham on 16 November for a dazzling celebration marking the switching on of the town’s Christmas lights.   The day was filled with community spirit as over 500 performer...

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  2. Uniformed cadets stand before parade marshall at Remembrance Sunday parade.

    Farnham comes together to commemorate Remembrance Sunday 

    The public mood was reflective on Sunday 10 November 2024, as the people of Farnham came together to honour those who have lost their lives in conflicts past and present.

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  3. Group of people gathered in front of wall mounted with plaques.

    Farnham honours world-class artist with plaque unveiling

    A delegation from Italy joined the Mayor of Farnham and the family and friends of renowned illustrator, artist and author Pauline Baynes in October.

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  4. Group of paper lanterns.

    Farnham celebrates its first-ever Lantern Festival

    Farnham was aglow with light and creativity on Thursday as the town celebrated its first-ever Lantern Festival, marking the grand finale of October Craft Month. 

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  5. People on stage at Christmas lights switch-on

    Farnham gets ready to dazzle 

    Farnham is getting ready for its annual glittering makeover when the town’s Christmas lights are switched on. 

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  6. Group of people in high visibility vests holding litter pickers

    Volunteers needed for town centre tidy up

    Farnham Town Council is calling for volunteers to take part in a town centre litter pick

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  7. Remembrance Sunday parade

    Remembering the fallen

    Farnham’s annual Remembrance Parade and Service will take place on Sunday 10 November, offering the community a moment to unite in honouring those who lost their lives while serving in the armed forces.

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  8. Group of people standing behind a cart planted with flowers.

    Farnham wins Gold and Best in Category at the RHS Britain in Bloom Awards

    The winners of the 2024 Britain in Bloom UK Finals competition have been announced with Farnham in Bloom winning Gold and best in category for its entry into the Town Centres and City Centres award.

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    Thanks given to Farnham’s bloomin’ marvellous volunteers

    Farnham Town Council has hosted two special awards ceremonies to recognise and thank the army of volunteers behind the town’s award-winning performance at this year’s South & South East in Bloom. 

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  10. Town crier making an announcement

    Farnham’s insatiable appetite for all things food and drink

    Fifteen years after the first Food and Drink Festival was held in Farnham, the community has shown it still has a huge appetite for this annual event.  Throughout the day, thousands of people are estimated to have visited Sunday’s Food and ...

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