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  1. Group of people in a park.

    Farnham in Bloom 2025 gets off to a great start

    Farnham in Bloom 2025 is underway with volunteers rolling up their sleeves and getting stuck in at Saturday’s (22 March) Community Day at Gostrey Meadow. 

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    Farnham in Bloom Community Day

    Farnham in Bloom 2025 will spring into action on Saturday 22 March with a community day at Gostrey Meadow from 10am to 3pm. 

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    Local democracy in action

    Voters in Farnham who have an opinion on the services provided by Farnham Town Council are invited to come along and speak up at the Annual Town Meeting of Electors on 24 March at 6pm. The Mayor of Farnham, Councillor Brodie Mauluka will chair the...

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  4. Group of young people with the Mayor.

    Funding for school holiday activities

    Farnham Town Council has renewed its commitment to supporting younger people in Farnham by making funding available for free school holiday activities. 

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  5. Adult female holding a child and a litter pick. Young girl holding a black sack.

    Help out at Badshot Lea Cemetery 

    If you like being active and enjoy being out in the fresh air, come along and join other Farnham in Bloom volunteers at a ‘help out’ session in Badshot Lea Cemetery.

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  6. Colourful drawing of a proposal for a new playground.

    Vote for the playground design you like best

    There is still time for the community to vote for the playground they would like to see built at Gostrey Meadow. 

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  7. Six people sitting on a sofa with a display of books in the foreground.

    Bookmark your seat at the Farnham Literary Festival

    The 2025 Farnham Literary Festival promises to be another bestseller with over 50 events taking place across more than a dozen venues from 6 to 16 March.

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  8. Four men standing in front of a bus holding a large cheque.

    Grant helps keep older people mobile

    Farnham Town Council has handed over a cheque for £10,000 to Waverley hoppa Community Transport. 

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  9. Young people singing by candlelight in a choir.

    Civic Christmas Carol Service brings festive spirit to Farnham

    The sound of voices singing traditional Christmas carols filled St Andrew’s Church, on 4 December 2024, at the twelfth Farnham Civic Christmas Carol Service hosted by the Mayor of Farnham.

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    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.  

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    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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    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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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    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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    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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    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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    Farnham celebrates prestigious wins at South & South East in Bloom Awards

    Farnham has once again flourished in the annual South & South East in Bloom competition, securing multiple top awards across various categories.

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  21. Group of young people with the Mayor.

    Supporting younger people

    Farnham Town Council is well on the way to delivering on its promise to improve its support for younger people this year.  A new £20,000 grant pot helped to fund free school holiday activities for younger people of all ages, especially those...

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  22. Four people playing a board game.

    Royal visit brings joy to Hale community

    Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh GCVO has visited Hale School and Hale Community & Youth Centre in Farnham. The visit marked 25 years of creating positive change for the Hale and Sandy Hill communities and was a significant occasion fo...

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  23. Large group of ladies dressed in purple clothes and red hats.

    Red Hat Ladies visit Farnham for a day of fun, fashion, and shopping

    Farnham was buzzing with excitement on Saturday (28 September) when 120 ladies, dressed to the nines in purple dresses and iconic red hats descended upon the town.

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  24. Woman and two girls showing a cross stitch sample.

    Applications open for funding from Farnham Town Council

    Community groups, charities, and non-profit organisations are invited to apply for grants of up to £2,500.

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  25. Picture of many food stalls and lots of people around them

    A feast for the senses

    Farnham Food & Drink Festival Returns on Sunday 29 September

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  26. Group of people outside a church.

    Mayor of Farnham makes his promises of office

    Members of the Farnham community and beyond came together on Sunday (15 September) to witness the Mayor of Farnham, Councillor Brodie Mauluka and councillors reaffirm their intent to serve the town and its people. 

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    Get involved in October Craft Month

    October is Craft Month in Farnham which means 31 days of workshops, craft activities, exhibitions, craft fairs and trails, many of which are free. 

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    Thanks to Principal sponsors

    Farnham Town Council has given its thanks to two local businesses for their support in helping make this year’s summer events programme a resounding success. 

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    Flying the green flags for Farnham’s parks

    Farnham Town Council is celebrating the news that it has achieved a new Green Flag Award for Hale Cemetery.

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    Crowds enjoy a taste of Glastonbury in Farnham

    Farnham people enjoyed the perfect end to the town’s carnival weekend at Proms & Pop in the Park on Sunday.

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    Farnham Town Council rejects unorthodox request to drop High Court challenge

    Councillors at Farnham Town Council were shocked to receive a highly unorthodox proposal from the President of a local private members’ sports club to drop a High Court challenge against a housing developer that wants to build on virgin green field

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    Latest name is unveiled on Farnham’s wall of fame

    A former Farnham resident who was described as ‘the most important figure in humanitarian mine clearance since its inception’ has been honoured on the town’s wall of Notable Names. 

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  33. Group of people standing in front of a building where the armed forces day flag is flying.

    Farnham gets together to honour the Armed Forces

    Farnham proudly honoured members of the armed forces with a special flag-raising ceremony on Monday (24 June).

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  34. Group of people looking at a lit beacon

    Farnham honours D-Day 80

    Farnham came together on Thursday (6 June) to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Farnham Town Council organised a series of tributes to signal the community’s respect and gratitude for the sacrifices made by so many during World War II...

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  35. Flower bed with pink and purple flowers.

    Calling all green fingers

    Garden enthusiasts and nature lovers are being called upon to enter Farnham’s Secret Gardens competition. There are four new categories this year including the Best Bee Friendly Border, Best Wildlife photo, Best Shop Window display and a chance ...

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  36. Group of people stood behind a fence in the woods.

    Walkers step it out at the 2024 Farnham Walking Festival

    Farnham Walking Festival concluded on Sunday with four fascinating walks in and around Farnham.

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  37. D-Day 80 Poster

    How to take part in Farnham’s D-Day commemoration

    Farnham Town Council has announced details of a special community event happening on Thursday 6 June to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

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    Music in the Meadow returns for the summer season

    The Missy Nelson band received a warm welcome on Sunday at the first of this year’s Music in the Meadow concerts.

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    Sun shines on the Farnham Sustainability Festival

    This year’s Farnham Sustainability Festival was all about trying something new to benefit nature and the environment.

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  40. Five people standing by a band stand with a banner advertising summer events.

    Farnham’s summer season of events gets started

    Farnham Town Council launches its summer season of events with joint principal sponsors Kidd Rapinet and Shaw Gibbs.

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