Archives 2021

  1. A group of people standing in front of a bandstand.

    Getting back to normal

    Music in the Meadow was back to pre-COVID numbers on Sunday as people flocked to Farnham Town Council’s free outdoor music event. The band Azure proved to be a big hit and created a great atmosphere. People were clapping and dancing all afternoo...

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    The Extreme Mountain Bike Show comes to Farnham

    A bike event like no other is coming to Farnham on 18 August to offer something completely free and a little different to young people on their summer break. The Extreme Mountain Bike Show will take place in Gostrey Meadow from 12-5pm accompanied by ...

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  3. Banner for Star Council Awards 2021

    Farnham shortlisted for Council of the Year - please vote for us

    Farnham Town Council has been shortlisted for the prestigious title of Council of the Year in England’s Star Council Awards 2021. The Town Council is just one of five town/parish councils in the running for the award with the final winner to be ...

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  4. Five people standing in a line in front of a red brick building.

    Judging of Farnham in Bloom is completed

    Farnham welcomed some very special visitors this week when judges from South and South East in Bloom assessed the town’s entries to the horticultural competition. Farnham Town Council is hopeful that the creativity and biodiversity of this yearâ...

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  5. Bath tub filled with flowers and a union flag on side of bath.

    Farnham in Bloom is ready to impress as judging gets underway

    The eagerly awaited judging of this year’s Farnham in Bloom entries has begun and will continue until 15 July, prompting a flurry of activity as volunteers carry out last minute checks and tweaks to the prolific array of colourful displays and plan...

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  6. Umbrellas in foreground and stage with band performing in background.

    Singing in the rain at Picnic in the Park

    Met. office weather warnings for heavy rain failed to dampen the spirits of merry makers at Sunday’s Picnic in the Park at Gostrey Meadow.  Picnickers were transported back to the heady days of the 1960s with live music from The Replays, Th...

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  7. Three males in high viz jackets and holding black rubbish sacks.

    Team of volunteer litter pickers tidy up the town

    An army of litter pickers spruced up parts of Farnham town centre plus beauty spots such as Gostrey Meadow and Riverside on Saturday (12 June) as part of Keep Britain Tidy’s Big Spring Clean and Farnham in Bloom’s activities to enhance public spa...

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    Saluting the Armed Forces

    The beginning of a nationwide week of Armed Forces Day celebrations has been marked by the Mayor of Farnham, Councillor Alan Earwaker who paid tribute to servicemen, and women and veterans in a flag-raising ceremony.  The Mayor raised the Arm...

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  9. Young girl holds a drawing and receiving a prize from the Mayor.

    Young artist puts NHS rainbow at heart of design

    A flowerbed based on a piece of child’s artwork and featuring a cheerful NHS rainbow, a big red heart and bright sunshine is Gostrey Meadow’s newest floral centrepiece.  The carpet bed - flowers and foliage closely planted together to cre...

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  10. Two adults and two children standing next to a bench filled with items to make a hanging basket.

    Schoolchildren urged to get planting for Farnham in Bloom

    Schoolchildren are playing their part in making this year’s Farnham in Bloom an amazing show of flowers and creativity - with more opportunities for schools to get involved still available. “Farnham in Bloom has lots to offer children’s lear...

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