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Kids roll up their sleeves
Children ranging in age from three to 12 have taken part in free gardening workshops organised by Farnham Town Council. During the two-hour sessions the children pricked out seedlings and sowed seeds and made a souvenir apron to take home. Each ch...
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Italian warmth comes to Farnham
After a long and chilly winter, Farnham Town Council is bringing the Mediterranean to Farnham. On Friday 22 April, the Italian market will return to Castle Street. The organisers of the market travel the length and breadth of their home country to s...
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Work to begin at War Memorial
Farnham Town Council is set to make improvements to the paved area around the town centre war memorial in Gostrey Meadow. The work will include re-laying the York stone around the memorial and replacing any stone that is damaged or broken. Over th...
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New tree will bring colour
Farnham Town Council and a local resident have worked together to enhance a small corner of Farnham. Jane Marley who lives just outside the town centre, approached Farnham Town Council to ask for permission to donate and plant a tree on a grassy a...
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Schools get involved
We are looking for local schools to take part in this year's Farnham in Bloom. Find out how to get involved.
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Town marks Commonwealth Day
A celebration has taken place in Farnham to mark Commonwealth Day on Monday 14 March. Representatives from the community assembled outside the Town Council Offices to hear Councillor John Ward, Leader of the Council read a message from the Secreta...
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Easter Sunday Farmers’ Market
Spring will definitely be in the air at the Farmers’ Market on Easter Sunday. Seasonal stallholders such as Sopley, Seale Nurseries and Pepperpot Herbs will be returning in time for the start of the gardening season. The market will also welcome...
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Annual Town Meeting 2016
Farnham’s Annual Town Meeting will take place on Thursday 24 March at 7pm at the Bush Hotel, Farnham. Electors who live or work in the Farnham Town Council area can find out what the Town Council has achieved during the last year and what it has...
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Farnham cleans for the Queen
Farnham town centre is looking greatly improved thanks to the efforts of the 50 people who took part in Saturday’s Clean for the Queen. The Farnham in Bloom community group, children, parents and teachers from Potters Gate and Badshot Lea School...
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Celebrate Commonwealth Day
Farnham Town Council is hosting a ceremony to mark Commonwealth Day on Monday 14 March. The annual occasion will see the Mayor of Farnham, Cllr Mrs Pat Frost raising the Commonwealth flag outside the Town Council offices in South Street. The cerem...
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Centre made safer for children
Farnham Town Council has carried out repairs to improve safety and security at Wrecclesham Community Centre. The perimeter fence along one side of the site had been damaged, which meant the outside area was not very secure. Chairman of Wreccles...
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Free gardening workshops
Farnham Town Council is holding four, free gardening workshops for children this Easter. The Bloomin’ Kids Workshops have been sponsored by Andrew Lodge Estate Agents and will take place on Tuesday 5 and Thursday 7 April at the Town Council’s gr...
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Come to the Annual Town Meeting 2016
Farnham’s Annual Town Meeting for electors will take place on Thursday 24 March at 7pm at the Bush Hotel, Farnham.
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Town Council funds hoppa
Farnham’s popular dial-a-ride community transport service has received a financial boost of £10,000 from Farnham Town Council. The Council first provided the hoppa service with £10,000 in 2015. The community grant enabled hoppa to increase the...
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Unsung heroes are honoured
The Mayor of Farnham has presented nine people with Services to Farnham awards in recognition of the outstanding or crucial service they provide to the community. The presentation was held on Monday 22 February. Each person was nominated for the a...
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Help clean up the bloomin’ litter
Help to spring clean Farnham by signing up for a litter picking event this March.
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New Residents' guide 2016
Find out what's happening in Farnham this year by checking out the new and official residents' guide to Farnham.
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A first for Farnham
Representatives from the suppliers of Farnham Town Council’s new electric hybrid vehicle have visited Farnham to see the vehicle in action. Farnham Town Council is the first council in the country to have ordered a Goupil hybrid electric utility...
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New stallholder at the market
A new stallholder will be making an appearance at the Farnham Farmers’ Market on Sunday 28 February. Bilton Demon will be selling biltong, which is described as a healthy and nutritious energy snack made from the finest silverside cuts of New Fo...
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Through to Britain in Bloom
Farnham Town Council is celebrating the news that Farnham in Bloom has again been nominated to take part in this year’s Britain in Bloom UK finals. South East in Bloom nominated Farnham to the national finals of the competition following the reg...
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Transport review: have your say
Surrey County Council are holding a public consultation on proposed changes to local bus services. Residents and stakeholders can have their say on these proposals until Monday 14 March 2016 when the consultation closes. Over the next few weeks, a t...
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Fresh ideas for breakfast
The Farnham Farmers’ Market will be held on Sunday 24 January and will offer shoppers fresh, healthy food to enjoy during Breakfast Week, which is the last week of January. Research shows that during the week, people are more likely to eat whole...
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A blooming winter celebration
A hardy group of carol singers braved the wind and rain on Sunday to attend an end of year celebration of Farnham in Bloom. Around 140 people gathered around the Christmas tree at Gostrey Meadow to sing along to carols played by Farnham Brass Band. ...
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Grants available for art projects
How to apply for funding for an art-based educational activity.
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Festive cheer in Farnham
Festive cheer was in abundance at Farnham’s Christmas market on Sunday. Thousands of people attended the market, which was organised by Farnham Town Council. Over one hundred stalls lined Castle Street and there were additional stalls and attrac...
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Winter celebration 2015
Gather for carols around the Christmas tree this Sunday.
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Visit the Christmas market
There will be shopping and live music in Farnham this Sunday (13 December) when the popular Christmas market returns to the town centre and the Mercure Bush Hotel. Between 10am and 4pm, over 100 stalls will line Castle Street selling gifts, Christ...
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Open air carol concert
A successful year for Farnham in Bloom will conclude on Sunday 20 December with a community winter celebration. Carols around the Christmas tree will take place at Gostrey Meadow from 2.30pm to 3.30pm. Farnham Brass Band will play favourite Christ...
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Farnham's 400-year-old tradition
The Mayor of Farnham, Cllr Mrs Pat Frost has hosted the town’s 213th Venison Dinner. The origins of the historic event can be traced back to 1605. The first dinner was held as an attempt by Farnham’s Bailiffs and Burgesses to stop the townsfol...
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Christmas begins in Farnham
Farnham’s countdown to Christmas has officially started following the switch-on of the Christmas lights on Saturday. The switch-on was organised by Farnham Town Council and saw thousands of people visiting Gostrey Meadow for an afternoon of live...
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School council visits Farnham
Fourteen pupils from Potters Gate School have taken part in a simulated council meeting at Farnham Town Council. The pupils are members of their School Council and ranged in age from six to 11. The Council meeting was chaired by the Mayor of Farnh...
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Last chance to apply for tickets
Find out how to apply for tickets for this year's Civic Christmas Carol Concert on Tuesday 15 December.
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Christmas market returns
Enjoy shopping and entertainment at Farnham's Christmas market this Sunday.
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Nominate somebody remarkable
You have until Monday 4 January to nominate somebody remarkable for a Services to Farnham Award.
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Apply for Carol Service tickets
The ballot has opened for people wishing to apply for tickets for this year’s Civic Christmas Carol Service. The hour-long service has been organised by Farnham Town Council in association with the Farnham Herald. It will take place on Tuesday 1...
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2015 Christmas lights switch-on
Farnham’s Christmas lights will be switched on this Saturday (21 November). From 1pm, Gostrey Meadow will be filled with the sights and sounds of Christmas. School children, local theatre groups, bands and dance companies will entertain the crow...
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Grant helps disadvantaged young
The Mayor of Farnham, Councillor Mrs Pat Frost has visited a local charity to find out more about a project that was funded by a Farnham Town Council community grant. Change of Scene works with disadvantaged children who have social, emotional and...
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Order your Christmas fare
Place your order for your Christmas turkey and other seasonal fare at this Sunday's Farmers' Market.
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Students pay their respects
Students representing the Fearnhamme School Confederation, which is a partnership of 12 local schools have taken part in an Armistice Day service. Shortly before 11am around 50 children, teachers, members of the public and the Mayor of Farnham Cll...
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Art charity receives funding
A £3,000 cheque has been presented to a local arts charity that aims to help vulnerable people. Creative Response applied to the South Street Trust for the grant, which will help 70 participants to develop artistic skills such as observational dr...
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