Archives March 2017

  1. Five people standing with Farnham in Bloom sail flag outside Specsavers shop.

    Local optician sponsors In Bloom

    28th March, 2017

    Specsavers Farnham is announced as the new principal sponsor of Farnham in Bloom.

    Read More

  2. Rounded top of black iron sign post with Farnham painted in gold lettering.

    Younger voices speak out

    28th March, 2017

    There was an excellent turn out at Farnham’s Annual Town Meeting on Thursday when around 100 people came along to receive a report on the town’s year. The evening began with a welcome from the Mayor of Farnham and presentations from the counci...

    Read More

  3. Four boys in school uniform with five adults. Standing in front of newly planted hedge.

    Blossoming students in Heath End

    27th March, 2017

    Young gardeners from Farnham Heath End School helped plant a native hedge near their school, thanks to support from Farnham in Bloom and Farnham Town Council. The year ten pupils teamed up with Heath End Community Gardeners to plant the hedge alon...

    Read More

  4. People in field with trees in background. Winter scene

    Walking Festival is launched

    21st March, 2017

    Farnham’s first walking festival has been launched and includes a number of accessible walks that will enable wheelchair users and walkers of all abilities and ages to discover historic Farnham and the surrounding area. The Walking Festival will b...

    Read More

  5. Lombardy poplar tree

    Diseased tree to be removed

    21st March, 2017

    A routine inspection of trees in Badshot Lea Cemetery has shown that age and disease has caused a 100-year old Lombardy Poplar to become hollow at its base. For safety reasons, the 100-foot tree, which is close to the cemetery entrance, will now n...

    Read More

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

    Neighbourhood Plan referendum

    21st March, 2017

    Farnham Town Council is pleased to have received confirmation that Waverley Borough Council has agreed the modifications recommended by the independent examiner who reviewed Farnham’s Neighbourhood Plan. This means that the Neighbourhood Plan wi...

    Read More

  7. Hanging basket filled with brightly coloured flowers.

    A bloomin’ good gift idea

    21st March, 2017

    Instead of buying chocolate eggs this Easter, Farnham Town Council has an alternative gift idea that will bring months of pleasure. Every year, the town is decorated with over 200 hanging baskets and for £60, a basket can be dedicated to someone ...

    Read More

  8. Group of schoolboys in Farnham council chamber with the Mayor of Farnham.

    Mayor meets More House School

    21st March, 2017

    Pupils from More House School in Frensham have had the opportunity to conduct their weekly school council meeting in the formal surroundings of the council chamber at Farnham Town Council. The Mayor of Farnham, Councillor John Ward invited the stu...

    Read More

  9. farmers' market logo

    A meal fit for a Mum

    20th March, 2017

    This Sunday’s Farmers’ Market will have all the ingredients sons and daughters need to cook up a very special Mothering Sunday meal. There will be a large choice of succulent cuts of locally reared meat and seasonal fresh vegetables for a trad...

    Read More

  10. A group of people including soldiers, the Mayor and two children stand beneath Commonwealth flag.

    Mayor raises Commonwealth flag

    14th March, 2017

    A flag-raising ceremony took place on Monday (13 March) at Farnham Town Council to commemorate Commonwealth Day. Councillor John Ward, the Mayor of Farnham welcomed guests and read a short message from HM The Queen. Speaking about Commonwealth Day...

    Read More