The Farnham Farmers' Market goes from strength to strength, this
During his year, Councillor Hodge was proud to raise £30,000
year welcoming craft stalls to the dozens of regular sellers at the
for Brightwells Gostrey Centre and The Woodlarks Centre.
monthly market.The Farmers' Market brings seasonal, local and
The majority of the money was raised from the Otter Wey
often organic produce to the town's shoppers throughout the year.
community art project which was run by Farnham Lions, Blooming
Arts and the Mayor. Additional support was given by the Farnham
Residents were called on to take part in consultations on Farnham's
South Street Trust, Farnham Institute Charity and a range of
Neighbourhood Plan.The Town Council encouraged residents and
community organisations and businesses.
others with a stake in the development of Farnham to comment
and make suggestions on proposals for where to site an additional
CouncillorDavidAttfieldchosetosupportthecharity`Garner's
450 homes needed in Farnham.
Goes Bananas' which is a project that aims to raise money to update
the activity centre at Garner's Field campsite which is just outside
A further opportunity to take part in the democratic life of Farnham
Farnham and used by scout groups, other youth organisations and
was the Annual Town Meeting in March. Residents were encouraged
young people taking part in established award schemes.
to come to the meeting, bringing their concerns and interests to
Farnham Town councillors.The Town Council encouraged young
Civic life plays an important part in supporting Farnham's identity and
people to make their voices heard too: in July, pupils from More
connecting the town events in the wider world.The Mayor led the
HouseSchoolwereinvitedtothecouncilofficestoaPupilVoice
town in commemorating events such as Commonwealth Day,Armed
meeting, similar to a school council.
Forces Week and remembrance activities.This year, for the centenary
of the end of the First World War, Farnham remembered its fallen
2018 began with Councillor Mike Hodge as the Mayor of Farnham.
through silent soldiers statues, a new memorial garden at Weybourne
As his mayoral year came to an end in May, he was succeeded by
war memorial, the schools' remembrance ceremony and the
CouncillorDavidAttfield.
Remembrance Sunday parade which attracted thousands of people.
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