Archives 2020
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Hardship fund smashes target
The Farnham Coronavirus Support Fund has smashed its £50,000 fundraising target after receiving a £16,685 share of a government grant which Waverley Borough Council received from Defra. The fund aims to help people who are struggling to afford food...
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Farnham in Bloom wins Gold
The results of this year’s South and South East in Bloom competition have been announced and tops off 30 years of Farnham in Bloom. Judges awarded Farnham in Bloom Gold in the Large Town category, Gold in the Town Centre category, Gold for Badsh...
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Craft Market comes to Farnham
As a World Craft City, Farnham is officially one of the most creative towns in England and on Sunday 25 October, shoppers will have the opportunity to buy their very own unique piece of art. To complement events happening throughout October Craft ...
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Food & Drink Festival cancelled
Farnham’s highly popular annual Food and Drink Festival has been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Festival, which was first held in 2008, has become a major attraction in Farnham Town Council’s calendar of events and normally...
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Changes to pavement widening scheme
Changes to Farnham's pavement widening scheme are due to take place from 8pm on Friday 11 September.
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World Craft Town film
In June 2020, Farnham was awarded ‘World Craft City’ status by the World Crafts Council and became the first town in England and the third region in Europe to join the network of world craft cities. Other European holders of the designation...
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VJ Day commemoration
The Mayor of Farnham Councillor Pat Evans together with Brigadier Roger Hood QVRM TD DL and Roger Brown Chairman of the Royal British Legion Farnham led Farnham’s commemoration of the 75th anniversary of VJ Day on Saturday (15 August). It was ex...
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Farnham Cycle Way Bid comment
Comment from Farnham Town Council: A bid by Surrey County Council for government funding has been met with mixed feelings. The grant application for £850,000 was made by Surrey for better cycling infrastructure across the county including Farnham. D...
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Forum gives people a voice
A forum aimed at involving the public in shaping investment in Farnham’s infrastructure to resolve long-standing issues, cut congestion and improve air quality has been launched. The inaugural meeting of the Local Liaison Forum, part of the new ...
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Music in the Meadow returns
The return of Music in the Meadow on Sunday showed that it is still possible to socially distance and have fun. The event was organised by Farnham Town Council and saw people sitting in spray painted bubbles for groups of up to 2, 4 or 6 people. T...
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