A year in Farnham
Take a look at the highlights and achievements from 2018. The breadth of services provided by Farnham Town Council means
that the council touches the lives of virtually everyone who lives, works or visits the town. Here are just some of the activities
that went on in 2018.
Community events organised or supported by Farnham Town
thousands of people travelled from across Surrey and beyond to
Council have attracted thousands of residents and visitors over the
sample the Food and Drink Festival, making it a great day for local
year.The town's programme of activities brings local people together,
food and drink businesses.
whatever their interests. Free music events such as Music in the
Vineyard, which brightens up the otherwise gloomy winter months,
Farnham in Bloom continued to grow in success and energy this
and Music in the Meadow over the summer are joined by Dance
year, reaching an ever broader range of people. From spring cleans
in the Meadow and the Christmas lights switch-on.These events
and litter picks, Mother's Day hanging baskets to a commemorative
are free to attend but also support local businesses by encouraging
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people to spend in local shops, cafes and restaurants if they wish.
open days to children's workshops, Farnham in Bloom touched
virtually every part of town life.The project continues to engage
The community theme continued with 2018's festivals.The town
serious gardeners and novices, inspiring passionate volunteers and
put on no fewer than four festivals in 2018: the Spring Festival and
engaging with local businesses wanting to do their bit for the town
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through sponsorship and sponsorship in kind.The town's community
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effort was rewarded at South and South East in Bloom 2018 with
advantage of the 38 guided walks put on for the Walking Festival,
14 awards, including overall wins in three categories.
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