Frensham
Frensham is famous for its Little Pond and Great Pond. Originally
created in the 13th century, to supply fish to the Bishop of Winchester
and his court, whilst visiting Farnham Castle, today the ponds and
the surrounding area is a sanctuary for wildlife and is a Site of Special
Scientific Interest. Look out for reed bunting, sedge warbler and great
crested grebe, as well as nightjars and woodlarks. The Great Pond is
used for sailing and fishing and is the setting for a hotel. The post office
and village shop is community run and the village runs a fun annual
scarecrow competition. Frensham Garden Centre is well worth a visit.
Hale and Heath End
North of the town centre, where Mesolithic settlements have been
Rural Life Centre - Tilford
found is the area of Hale. With a successful annual Carnival each July
and fayre on the recreation ground, this green space is a focal point
for the village. There is a Scout Hut, the Hale Institute Village Hall and
Working Men's Club. The History of Hale project holds regular coffee
mornings on the last Saturday of the month, (except December) in Hale
Village Hall, 10-12 noon, and all are welcome.
www.halehistoryproject.co.uk
As the army expanded in neighbouring Aldershot, the village of Heath
End was formed. The area is home to pitches for the Aldershot and
Farnham Hockey Club on Monkton Lane. The Rowhill Nature Reserve
makes a natural boundary between the two towns. The ancient site is
good for walking and provides a precious haven for wildlife and fauna.
Rowledge
Hale Institute Village Hall
To the south of Farnham, on the county border of Surrey with
Hampshire, the village of Rowledge has gradually developed from the
original open fields to an attractive settlement with a thriving centre
made up of a butcher, post office and convenience store, newsagent,
hairdresser, garage, and two public houses (one straddling the country
border where Surrey meets Hampshire). The village green hosts a very
popular fayre in on the second bank holiday in May.
www.rowledgevillagefayre.org.uk
Rowledge Village Hall also hosts a range of regular events including the
very popular Friday morning Coffee Spot from 10-12 noon.
www.rowledgevillagehall.com/whatson.htm
This lovely village borders the fantastic Alice Holt forest.
Frensham Little Pond
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