Archives November 2017
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200+ stalls at Christmas Market
Christmas shoppers can choose from over 200 stalls at the Christmas Market on Sunday 10 December in Farnham town centre. The market takes place on Castle Street, The Borough, the Bush Hotel and Central car park from 10am to 4pm. Stallholders will ...
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A toast to the town
Farnham’s 215th Venison Dinner saw a toast being proposed to the town’s ‘rich history, vibrant present and bright future’. Dating back over 400 years, the historic dinner took place in the atmospheric grandeur of Farnham Castle’s Great H...
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Enter ballot for Civic Carol Service
The ballot for this year’s Civic Christmas Carol Service is now open, meaning that members of the public can apply for tickets for this popular traditional event. The Mayor of Farnham, Councillor Mike Hodge, who will host the service, explains: ...
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Christmas lights switched on
Father Christmas made his first official appearance in Farnham on Saturday (18 November) at the Christmas lights switch-on at Gostrey Meadow. Children visiting Santa in his grotto even received a small gift from him. Councillor Jill Hargreaves, Le...
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Order your Christmas fare
Get your Christmas food and seasonal shopping sorted ahead of the rush by ordering your turkey, wreaths and other festive items at the Farnham Farmers’ Market on Sunday 26 November. Orders will be ready for you to collect at the extended Christm...
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Farnham remembers
Over 100 years since the world’s first two-minute silence took place in Farnham, the streets once again fell silent as the clock struck 11am on Remembrance Sunday (12 November). A civic party led by the Mayor of Farnham, representatives from the...
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Schools' remembrance service
The war memorial at Gostrey Meadow, Farnham has served as the focal point for this year’s schools’ service of remembrance. On Friday 10 November, children representing 18 local schools took part in the service, which included poems, readings, ...
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Runner up in Council of the Year
For the second time in a week, Farnham Town Council has received national recognition for its achievements. Declared ‘runner up’ in the Council of the Year category of the National Association of Local Council’s Star Council Awards, Farnham ...
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Young gardeners get planting
Farnham’s youngest gardeners have spent some of their half term holiday helping to plant hyacinth bulbs at the Bloomin’ Kids free gardening workshop. The hyacinth tubs will be sold as gifts at the Farnham in Bloom winter celebration with proceeds...
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