Archives 2016

  1. Two males holding a leaflet in a park.

    Discover central Farnham's trees

    11th July, 2016

    Take part in our self-guided tree trail to find out more about over 30 beautiful trees in our town centre.

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  2. Children performers with green costumes and large flower hats .

    Busy bees get sewing

    11th July, 2016

    One hundred and fifty dancers involved in Farnham Blooming wore specially created costumes thanks to a £500 grant from the South Street Trust. The community sewing project involved prop makers and seamstresses making skirts, tops, headdresses and...

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  3. A group of adults and children with a large cheque stood in a park.

    Cheque leads to a bit of a buzz

    5th July, 2016

    The Dance Movement, a community dance organisation based at the Farnham Maltings has received a grant for £1,750 from Farnham Town Council. The Mayor of Farnham, Councillor John Ward presented the cheque which has enabled 150 children to take par...

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  4. A group of people dressed in smart clothes and hats stood in front of a church.

    New Mayor is officially welcomed

    4th July, 2016

    Farnham's new Mayor, Councillor John Ward has made his promises of office before a congregation, which included the borough Mayors of Waverley, Guildford, Woking and Surrey Heath, local Town Mayors, dignitaries and representatives of the town. The...

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  5. Three males and one female standing behind a flower bed in the design of a crown and with the words happy birthday.

    Happy birthday with flowers

    4th July, 2016

    A commemorative flower bed has been planted in Gostrey Meadow to celebrate HM The Queen’s 90th birthday. A mix of alpines has been planted in the shape of a crown and house leeks have been used to spell out ‘Happy Birthday’. The 3m by 3m bed...

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  6. Two female dancers in the background with a child dressed as a bee in the foreground

    Music and dance this Sunday

    28th June, 2016

    Dance will be combined with music during an extended Music in the Meadow on Sunday 3 July. The afternoon’s entertainment will begin at 12 noon with an advance showing of a specially choreographed dance that will be performed before the judges of...

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  7. Groups of people sitting on chairs in the park watching a band.

    Performances and picnics

    28th June, 2016

    A welcome appearance from the sun led to the people of Farnham coming out in their droves for Picnic in the Park on Sunday. Families, residents and visitors came together in Gostrey Meadow to enjoy an afternoon of food, music and community spirit, ke...

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  8. Two males with a group of school children in a garden.

    Judgement day for In Bloom

    27th June, 2016

    The Farnham in Bloom judges are visiting Farnham on Thursday. Please help us to make sure the town looks its best.

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    Creative workshops for carers

    27th June, 2016

    Over 50 local carers are expected to take the opportunity to learn a new creative skill thanks to a community grant from Farnham Town Council. The Council granted the funding to the charity Creative Response, which is planning to hold 16 workshops...

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  10. Two males attaching flag to flag pole in park.

    Marking Armed Forces’ Day

    21st June, 2016

    Farnham has shown its support for the men and women that make up the UK armed forces during a flag-raising ceremony held at the war memorial in Gostrey Meadow. The Armed Forces’ Day tribute was led by the Mayor of Farnham, Councillor John Ward o...

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