Business sponsorship helps Farnham in Bloom flourish
Businesses across Farnham have once again demonstrated their commitment to enhancing the look and feel of the area’s public spaces by contributing almost £20,000 in sponsorship for this year’s Farnham in Bloom campaign.
The generous sponsorship helps fund everything from colourful floral hanging baskets and planters to essential equipment needed to maintain the town’s award-winning displays. These vital contributions enable Farnham in Bloom to continue improving green spaces, supporting biodiversity and creating a welcoming environment for residents and visitors alike.
The sponsorship scheme is supported by businesses of all sizes reflecting the strong community spirit that underpins Farnham in Bloom. This year Farnham Institute Charity, Make it Farnham and Squire’s Garden Centre have generously signed up as Gold Sponsors, while the Bush Hotel and The Patio Blackspot Removal Company Ltd have joined as Silver sponsors. Many other local businesses have sponsored hanging baskets, troughs and planters or provided valuable support in kind. Together, their contributions help maintain the exceptional horticultural standards for which Farnham in Bloom has become nationally recognised, ensuring the town continues to flourish year after year.
Beyond creating beautiful displays, sponsorship helps deliver long-term environmental benefits through sustainable planting schemes that encourage pollinators, increase biodiversity and contribute to greener public spaces. It also reflects the strong partnership between Farnham Town Council and the local business community, with organisations investing directly in the appearance and wellbeing of the town.
Councillor Mat Brown, Lead Member for Environment says: “Farnham in Bloom would not be possible without the incredible generosity of our business sponsors. Their investment does far more than provide beautiful floral displays – it helps us create greener, more biodiverse public spaces that everyone can enjoy. We are extremely grateful to every business that has chosen to support Farnham in Bloom. Their commitment demonstrates real pride in our town and helps ensure Farnham remains a vibrant, welcoming place to live, work and visit.”
Farnham in Bloom is one of the town’s flagship community initiatives, bringing together businesses, community groups, schools, volunteers and residents to enhance the local environment. For information, including a video showing behind the scenes of this year’s Farnham in Bloom, visit www.farnham.gov.uk.