Community events
Farnham Town Council organises events all over the town and
throughout the year, bringing people together, drawing consumers
to the town centre to use local businesses and to address needs in
the community. These range from small activities such as Farnham
in Bloom gardening workshops to large-scale events attracting
thousands of people, like the Food Festival or Christmas lights
switch-on. Most are entirely free or low cost.
Council meetings
Council meetings are largely open to the public and an important
part of democracy. In Farnham, we publish dates, times and agendas
on our website. The meetings are held in the Council Chamber
atthecounciloffice,SouthStreet.FullCouncilmeetsaround
Graffiti removal
nine times a year in the evening.
WewanttokeepFarnhamgraffiti-free.Ifyouspotany,please
report it at www.farnham.gov.uk/report so we can arrange for it
to be removed.
Farmers' Market
The town's monthly Farmers' Market is held from 10.30am to 1pm
on the fourth Sunday of the month in Central car park. Around
Grants
35 producers sell fresh, local and often organic produce direct to
The Community Grants Scheme funds local organisations and
the public. Each month a different local charity sells refreshments to
charities, giving out around £50,000 per year. Groups helping older
raise money and raise awareness of its work. If you are involved with
people, community transport initiatives, children and young people,
a local good cause and would like to host the refreshments tent, get
arts and culture, sport and leisure and people in need are among
in touch with Farnham Town Council.
thosetobenefit.
The South Street Trust fund is administered by Farnham Town
Councilandprovidessmallgrants(uptoafewthousandpounds)
for art-based educational activities where participants are involved
in creating art.
Full information on applying for grants is at www.farnham.gov.uk/grants.
Mayor
As the town's ambassador, the Mayor of Farnham promotes
and upholds the character of Farnham when he or she meets
representatives from other places and organisations. The Mayor
attends around 300 engagements throughout the year, supporting
community groups and local activities, as well as leading or taking
part in ceremonial and civic duties. The Mayor is elected by Farnham
Town Council each year in May and chooses one or two good
causes to raise funds for.
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