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Tree stumps transformed into works of art
Two prominent trees which had to be felled after becoming diseased have been given a new lease of life.
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New plaque unveiled on Farnham’s wall of notable names
A couple who founded a popular local visitor attraction are the latest names to be added to Farnham’s wall of notable names.
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Eleven outstanding people receive Services to Farnham Awards
The Mayor of Farnham, Councillor Alan Earwaker is proud to have recognised the invaluable contributions of 11 exemplary individuals at this year’s Services to Farnham Awards.
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Walk and Talk at this year’s Farnham Walking Festival
Farnham Walking Festival is back from 11 May to 2 June and offers a programme of around 40 free walks celebrating the best of Farnham’s great outdoors.
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Work by Farnham’s first World Craft Town artist in residence goes on show
A piece of art created by Farnham’s first World Craft Town artist in residence has gone on show at The Crafts Study Centre.
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Inspiring nature’s future caretakers
Children have been learning about the fundamentals of gardening at an Easter Bloomin’ Kids' workshop.
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Farnham’s nature benefits from Community Day
Local people wanting to do something beneficial for nature turned out in force on Saturday for the Farnham in Bloom Community Day organised by Farnham Town Council.
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Raising the flag for Commonwealth Day
Representatives from the Farnham community came together on 11 March to celebrate Commonwealth Day.
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Inspiring the next generation of storytellers
Farnham Literary Festival’s schools’ programme has touched and inspired nearly 2,000 young people from nine local schools.
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It’s official – Farnham is the best place to live in Surrey
The Sunday Times Best Places to Live 2024 guide is out and Farnham is the only Surrey town to be named in the list of top ten best places to live in the south east and is the best in Surrey.
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Closing the book on this year’s Farnham Literary Festival
Farnham Literary Festival has drawn to a close for 2024 with one of the many highlights being a sell-out talk by actor and author Hugh Bonneville.
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Makers meet Farnham’s new artist in residence
Farnham’s first World Craft Town artist in residence received a warm welcome at a reception hosted by the Mayor of Farnham.
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Spring into action
Farnham Town Council is seeking volunteers who love being outside and want to help look after Farnham’s nature.
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Take part in Farnham Literary Festival from 1-10 March
Farnham’s third Literary Festival begins this week with a wide range of events to cater for all interests.
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Bloomin’ Help Out
Local people are invited to roll up their sleeves and get down to Hale Cemetery on Saturday 9 March for a community clear up with Farnham in Bloom.
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Welcome to Farnham Craft Town’s first artist in residence
Farnham World Craft Town’s first artist in residence has arrived in Farnham.
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An inside view of Farnham Literary Festival from Jack Jewers
An exclusive interview with Jack Jewers and an insight into Farnham Literary Festival.
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Free, live music
The last of this year’s free Music in the Vineyard concerts will take place on Sunday 25 February.
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Tickets go on sale for Farnham Literary Festival
Tickets have been released for Farnham Literary Festival (1 to 10 March) which includes a line-up of best-selling authors and local talent.
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Town centre tree to be felled for safety
A detailed inspection of a prominent Lombardy poplar in Gostrey Meadow has revealed that the over-mature tree needs to be felled for safety reasons.
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Winner of Christmas hamper is revealed
The winner of Farnham Town Council’s Twelve Days of Christmas competition was announced just in time for Christmas.
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Rain fails to dampen spirits at Farnham Christmas Market
Farnham’s residents have once again shown that it takes more than bad weather to keep them away from a Town Council event.
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Civic Christmas Carol Service enjoyed by all
It was a full house at St Andrew’s church on Wednesday as people came together for the Mayor of Farnham’s Civic Christmas Carol Service.
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Hale Chapels’ Garden is selected for a prestigious award
Farnham Town Council has been selected as a 2024 regional finalist in the prestigious Civic Trust Awards for its creation of a garden on the site of two former chapels.
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Man proposes to girlfriend at Christmas lights switch-on
Farnham Town Council’s Christmas Lights Switch-On was full of surprises this year with the biggest surprise of all reserved for Louisa Remnant-Shreeve from Farnham.
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Join in the town centre litter pick
Could you spare a little time to help make Farnham look ship shape for Remembrance Sunday?
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Town to turn out for Remembrance Sunday parade
Farnham’s annual Remembrance Parade and Service is on Sunday 12 November.
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Christmas lights spectacular
Farnham’s official countdown to Christmas begins on Saturday 18 November with the switching on of the town’s Christmas lights.
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New notable name revealed on commemorative wall
Kitty Milroy is the latest name to be unveiled on a wall that commemorates Notable Names of Farnham.
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Community thanked for contribution to Farnham in Bloom
Farnham Town Council has hosted an awards ceremony to thank and give recognition to the hundreds of people who helped the town achieve its best year yet at South & South East in Bloom.
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Grant pots open for applications
Farnham Town Council is inviting local groups to apply for funds from two grant pots which total more than £50,000.
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Outstanding year for Farnham in Bloom at awards
Farnham in Bloom has achieved its best ever performance at this year’s South and South East in Bloomawards in what was a very challenging year.
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Choose from over 100 activities during Farnham’s October Craft Month
Renowned ceramicist Dame Magdalene Odundo DBE will launch a month-long celebration of craft on 1 October.
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Farnham’s Food and Drink Festival is hot stuff!
Farnham’s Food and Drink Festival on Sunday was a sizzling success with people turning out en masse for a celebration of gastronomy.
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Farnham’s Great Big Feastival Returns
Farnham’s culinary event of the year is back, and it promises to be tastier than ever!
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Treat Yourself in Farnham winner announced
A mum of three from Aldershot is the lucky winner of Farnham Town Council’s Treat Yourself in Farnham competition.
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A First for Farnham Town Council
The Council Chamber at the Town Hall was packed with visitors during Farnham’s Heritage Open Days with a significant exhibition of the work of Pauline Baynes.
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Gin Festival fizzed with excitement!
Limongino seemed to be the drink that everybody was talking about at the 2023 Gin and Fizz Festival on Saturday (2 September).
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Award for nature
Farnham Biodiversity Partnership has been declared a ‘high flyer’ and has received an award from the Surrey Wildlife Trust in recognition of its work.
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Tipples combine to create a gin-tastic fizz-tival
Tickets are selling fast for Farnham’s Gin and Fizz Festival on Saturday 2 September.
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