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  1. drawings of colourful flowers.

    Farnham’s blooming art

    Anybody who has taken a walk around Farnham recently will have noticed it is positively blooming. As well as the floral displays in the hanging baskets and containers, a number of shops and businesses are exhibiting a variety of collages that have...

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  2. fairy cakes and, brownies.

    Shop and picnic in Farnham

    Pick up some treats from the Farmers' Market this Sunday.

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  3. group of people outside church.

    Mayor makes promises of office

    Local Mayors and dignitaries joined the Mayor of Farnham, Cllr Mrs Pat Frost as she made her promises of office at the town’s Civic Service on Sunday at St Andrew’s church. The guests included the Mayor of Waverley, the High Sheriff, the Vice-...

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  4. Railway bridge, partly painted.

    Solution found for local eyesore

    A Farnham eyesore has been transformed following intervention by Farnham Town Council. Over recent years, the uncared for look of the rusted Firgrove Hill railway bridge has been the subject of many complaints by local residents. Farnham Town Coun...

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  5. People talking and looking at exhibition.

    Neighbourhood Plan update

    Since the end of the public consultation in December, which sought people’s views about Farnham’s draft Neighbourhood Plan, Farnham Town Council has been working hard to take the plan to its next stage. Additional consultation has taken place ...

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  6. Crowd of people in park, with stage and bunting

    Picnic and music in Farnham

    Farnham’s carnival weekend will end on a relaxing note with this year’s Picnic in the Park. The free annual picnic and music event, which is organised by Farnham Town Council, will take place at Gostrey Meadow on Sunday 28 June from 12 to 5pm. ...

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  7. Trailer, Farnham in Bloom banner, flowers on trailer. Carnival float.

    Young adults grow a carnival float

    Young adults from the Farnham-based organisation Post 19 have been putting the finishes touches on Farnham Town Council’s carnival float. The float will incorporate twenty-five years of Farnham in Bloom with the theme of this year’s carnival, wh...

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  8. Mayor and soldier outside council offices.

    Celebrate British Armed Forces

    Farnham people are invited to show their support for the British armed forces on Monday 22 June.

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  9. Crowd of people and bandstand

    Live music, this Sunday

    Music in Meadow will take place as normal at Gostrey Meadow this Sunday and will start at 3pm.

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  10. Stone chapels in graveyard.

    Project to restore Hale chapels

    Get involved in the project to restore Hale cemetery chapels.

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  11. Three people including the Mayor with a large cheque.

    Grant for living costumes project

    The organisers of an artistic performance that has been created to celebrate 25 years of Farnham in Bloom have been presented with a cheque by the Mayor of Farnham, Cllr Mrs Pat Frost. The South Street Trust awarded The Dance Movement’s ‘Farnham...

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  12. 2 males and 2 females outside of redbrick building.

    Meet Farnham’s new Mayor

    A local councillor, whose political life began more than 30 years ago, has been elected as the new Mayor of Farnham. Councillor Mrs Pat Frost has lived in Farnham for 40 years and represents residents of Wrecclesham and Rowledge. She was proposed ...

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  13. people sitting in park, bandstand

    Summer comes to Farnham

    Farnham’s summer season of events will start on Sunday 31 May with the first Music in the Meadow concert. For the second year running, the concerts are being sponsored by Savills Farnham. Music in the Meadow will begin with a return performance ...

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  14. Trailer, Farnham in Bloom banner, flowers on trailer. Carnival float.

    Launch of Farnham in Bloom

    A celebration will be held on Wednesday 27 May to mark the launch of the twenty-fifth year of Farnham in Bloom, which will be sponsored by BBS Ltd supplier of MagiMix products. Sponsors, members of the community group and town councillors will joi...

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  15. Sausages cooking.

    Treats for a bank holiday bbq

    Anybody planning a bank holiday barbeque this weekend can make it a little extra special by treating themselves to tasty food from the Farmers’ Market this Sunday. Farnham Farmers’ Market will be held on Sunday 24 May from 10am to 1.30pm in Ce...

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  16. Mayor hands large cheque to lady.

    Art project receives a grant

    An art competition inspired by Farnham in Bloom has been awarded a grant for £1,800 from the South Street Trust. Blooming Art is the idea of local artist Jo Aylwin and is described by her as a new way to get people involved in Farnham in Bloom. ...

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  17. Farnham allotment. Man digging allotment.

    Allotments available

    A number of plots have become available on the town’s allotments and Farnham Town Council is looking for new tenants who would like to grow their own. The plots are at the Six Bells roundabout and Farnborough Road sites and are ready for immedia...

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  18. Courtyard garden in the summer. Gravel in the middle, surrounded by plants.

    Farnham’s secret gardens

    Farnham Town Council is on a mission to discover the area’s best secret gardens. The Secret Garden competition aims to unveil hidden courtyards, fabulous shop fronts and pub gardens, creative container planting, wildlife havens and imaginative f...

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  19. People cutting a ribbon to open building.

    Opening of converted chapel

    Completion of the project to convert West Street chapel into an artist’s studio has been celebrated with an official opening by the Mayor of Farnham, Councillor Jeremy Ricketts. The Mayor welcomed guests to the refurbished chapel and explained h...

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  20. Group of people and the Mayor holding large cheque.

    Bishop’s Meadow receives grant

    Bishop’s Meadow Trust has received a cheque from Farnham Town Council for £1,000. The Mayor of Farnham, Cllr Jeremy Ricketts presented the cheque to members of the Trust. The Bishop’s Meadow has recently conducted a small mammal survey with ...

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  21. Daffodils in front of graves.

    Safety checks at cemetery

    An inspection is scheduled to begin in May to check the safety of memorials in West Street cemetery as part of an ongoing maintenance programme. Farnham Town Council is responsible for ensuring general safety in its cemeteries and carries out an i...

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  22. Red, green and white, Italia in Piazza banners on side of market stalls.

    Italy comes to Farnham

    Shoppers treated themselves to authentic, tasty treats at Friday’s Italian market. The market was organised by Farnham Town Council following the success of the inaugural market held last year in September. Produce was sourced by the market o...

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  23. Display of artisan bread at the farmers' market © David Fisher

    Tasty, local produce

    Fresh and seasonal produce will be available at this Sunday’s (26 April) Farmers’ Market. The Friends of The Ridgeway Community School will host the charity refreshments stall and musician Patrick Webber will provide the entertainment. Shopper...

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    Italian treats in Farnham

    The popular Italian market, which first made an appearance in Farnham last year will return to Castle Street later this month. Fresh, tasty and authentic Italian produce will be on sale between 9am and 4pm on Friday 22 April. Market organisers, Ital...

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  25. Seven men in high viz vest collecting litter.

    Farnham gets a spring clean

    Shopping trolleys, a fire extinguisher, tyres, cups, cans and bottles are just some of the discarded items recently collected during Farnham Town Council’s Spring Big Pick Week. Schools, businesses, community groups and residents organised litte...

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    Farnham Hoppa service expands

    Farnham residents who have difficulty accessing local transport are set to benefit from a £10,000 grant, which has been awarded by Farnham Town Council to Hoppa Community Transport. Hoppa currently has two buses providing a dial-a-ride service in F...

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  27. Two rows of people holding awards. Mayor and Mayoress.

    Second Services to Farnham

    Thirteen remarkable people who have given thousands of volunteering hours to Farnham have been celebrated in the second of this year’s Services to Farnham Awards. In recognition of their outstanding service to the community, each individual has ...

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  28. People sitting in room at a meeting.

    Range of issues aired

    Around 75 residents attended Farnham’s Annual Town Meeting on Thursday to hear more about what the Town Council has been doing for Farnham and surrounding villages over the past year. The Mayor of Farnham, Cllr Jeremy Ricketts welcomed guests an...

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  29. Plate of fruit scones

    Seasonal Farmers’ Market

    There will be more than a hint of spring in the air at the Farmers’ Market on Sunday (22 March). As well as the regular stallholders, shoppers will be able to meet a grower from West Dean who will be returning to the market with a variety of gar...

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    Rediscover Farnham

    A new residents’ guide has been published and is being distributed by the Royal Mail to all households in the Farnham Town Council area. The 22-page guide, which is subsidised by advertising contains contact details for all councillors who cover t...

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  31. Town scene showing roof tops, trees and Castle in the background.

    Ask a question at Town Meeting

    Ask your local Councillor a question at the Annual Town Meeting on Thursday 26 March.

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  32. Males in yellow high vis vests with black sacks of rubbish.

    Spruce up Farnham

    Organise a community litter pick and get involved in the first of this year’s Big Pick Weeks.

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  33. 10 males and 2 females sitting after receiving awards.

    Eleven people receive Awards

    The quantity and quality of nominations received for this year’s Services to Farnham Awards has led to the judging panel recommending Farnham Town Council hold two awards evenings. The first ceremony took place on Monday 23 February and saw 11 p...

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    Charity concert hailed a success

    The Mayor of Farnham’s charity concert in aid of Farnham’s Post 19 Group has been hailed a huge success. Over 300 people attended Songs from Stage and Screen, which featured Vocal Point chamber choir and Voices Together community choir. The prog...

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  35. exterior of red brick building, flags and clock on the side.

    Commonwealth Day in Farnham

    Join the Commonwealth Day flag raising ceremony at Farnham Town Council on Monday 9 March.

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    Last chance to buy tickets

    The Mayor of Farnham’s charity concert in aid of the Post 19 group is taking place on Saturday at the Aldridge Theatre, Frensham Heights School at 7pm. Songs from Stage and Screen will feature Vocal Point chamber choir and Voices Together communit...

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  37. Plate of fruit scones

    February Farmers’ Market

    Visit the Farmers' Market this Sunday and get your copy of the Farnham calendar for just £1!

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  38. group of young people and the Mayor

    Post 19 promote concert

    Young adults from Farnham’s Post 19 Group have been helping the Mayor of Farnham, Cllr Jeremy Ricketts to spread the word about his charity concert. Songs from Stage and Screen promises to provide an evening of light-hearted musical entertainment....

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  39. Two shiny pennies.

    Town Council sets its council tax

    Farnham Town Council has agreed a modest increase in its share of the council tax in 2015/16. The 1.27 per cent rise will mean the Council will be able to deliver more of the services that contribute towards making Farnham a vibrant and attractive...

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    Visit the pop-up museum

    Visit Farnham Town Council this month for an opportunity to discover what life was like in Farnham during World War One. A new initiative by the Museum of Farnham will see a pop-up museum appear in different parts of the community throughout the y...

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