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The Mayor of Farnham thanks bloomin’ volunteers during Volunteers’ Week
Farnham is blooming thanks to a group of volunteers who give their time to transform the town and neighbouring communities into lush, flower filled spaces.
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New sponsor for Farnham in Bloom
Farnham Town Council is delighted to announce Cala Homes as a new Gold sponsor of Farnham in Bloom.
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Farnham businesses reaffirm their support for a vibrant summer of fun
Two well-known local businesses have reaffirmed their commitment to the community with their ongoing sponsorship of Farnham’s summer programme of events.
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Seven people honoured for outstanding service at the 2025 Services to Farnham Awards
Seven remarkable individuals have been recognised for their exceptional contributions to the local community at the prestigious Services to Farnham Awards, held on 12 May 2025.
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Farnham Folk Day kick starts a summer of free, live music
Farnham’s programme of Music in the Meadow concerts got off to a wonderful start on Sunday (25 May) with the return of the Farnham Folk Day.
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Enter the Secret Gardens competition
Farnham Town Council invites residents, community groups, and businesses to showcase their green spaces by entering the 2025 Secret Gardens of Farnham competition.
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Farnham’s Sustainability Festival offers a day of green inspiration!
Glorious weather, great music, and a shared passion for the planet made this year’s Farnham Sustainability Festival a resounding success.
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Farnham welcomes new Mayor as Councillor George Murray takes the chain of office
Farnham has officially welcomed its new Mayor, Councillor George Murray, at the annual Mayor Making ceremony held on Thursday 15 May at Farnham Town Council.
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Farnham turns out to commemorate VE Day 80
A poignant ceremony marking 80 years of peace since the end of World War II took place in Farnham on Thursday (8 May).
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Date set for start of work on new Gostrey Meadow playground
Work is set to start on the new playground at Gostrey Meadow at the start of June.
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Notice of tree work at Weybank Close, Farnham
Work to manage three willow trees that have been identified as causing subsidence damage to a nearby property in Weybank Close, Farnham is scheduled to begin on Tuesday (6 May).
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Farnham Town Council invites the community to celebrate VE Day 80
Farnham is set to join communities across the UK to unite and celebrate 80 years of peace since the end of World War II in Europe. VE Day 80 on Thursday 8 May will start with the Farnham Town Crier, Michael Stephens reading the VE day procla...
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Celebrating 75 years of friendship: Farnham remembers historic visit from Haren citizens
A historic milestone celebrating Farnham’s first formal international link has been celebrated.
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Cemetery memorial testing
Specialist contractors working on behalf of Farnham Town Council are carrying out a programme of memorial safety testing in its cemeteries.
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Spring fun blooms at gardening workshops
Young gardeners were inspired to roll up their sleeves and get planting at Farnham Town council’s recent free Bloomin’ Kids Gardening Workshops.
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Farnham Walking Festival 2025 celebrates Farnham’s great outdoors
Farnham Town Council is delighted to announce the return of the Farnham Walking Festival, taking place from 10 May to 1 June 2025.
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Farnham Town Council launches ‘Stewart Dakers’ Bursary’ to support young entrepreneurs
Farnham Town Councillors have approved funding of £2,500 for a three-year scholarship programme aimed at supporting young entrepreneurs from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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From page to stage: Farnham Literary Festival 2025
Farnham Literary Festival 2025 has wrapped up another outstanding year, celebrating the power of words, storytelling, and creativity. T
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Farnham in Bloom 2025 gets off to a great start
Farnham in Bloom 2025 is underway with volunteers rolling up their sleeves and getting stuck in at Saturday’s (22 March) Community Day at Gostrey Meadow.
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Farnham in Bloom Community Day
Farnham in Bloom 2025 will spring into action on Saturday 22 March with a community day at Gostrey Meadow from 10am to 3pm.
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Local democracy in action
Voters in Farnham who have an opinion on the services provided by Farnham Town Council are invited to come along and speak up at the Annual Town Meeting of Electors on 24 March at 6pm. The Mayor of Farnham, Councillor Brodie Mauluka will chair the...
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Funding for school holiday activities
Farnham Town Council has renewed its commitment to supporting younger people in Farnham by making funding available for free school holiday activities.
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Help out at Badshot Lea Cemetery
If you like being active and enjoy being out in the fresh air, come along and join other Farnham in Bloom volunteers at a ‘help out’ session in Badshot Lea Cemetery.
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Vote for the playground design you like best
There is still time for the community to vote for the playground they would like to see built at Gostrey Meadow.
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Bookmark your seat at the Farnham Literary Festival
The 2025 Farnham Literary Festival promises to be another bestseller with over 50 events taking place across more than a dozen venues from 6 to 16 March.
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Grant helps keep older people mobile
Farnham Town Council has handed over a cheque for £10,000 to Waverley hoppa Community Transport.
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Civic Christmas Carol Service brings festive spirit to Farnham
The sound of voices singing traditional Christmas carols filled St Andrew’s Church, on 4 December 2024, at the twelfth Farnham Civic Christmas Carol Service hosted by the Mayor of Farnham.
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Farnham shines bright at Christmas Lights Switch-On
Thousands of residents and visitors gathered in Gostrey Meadow, Farnham on 16 November for a dazzling celebration marking the switching on of the town’s Christmas lights.
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Farnham comes together to commemorate Remembrance Sunday
The public mood was reflective on Sunday 10 November 2024, as the people of Farnham came together to honour those who have lost their lives in conflicts past and present.
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Farnham honours world-class artist with plaque unveiling
A delegation from Italy joined the Mayor of Farnham and the family and friends of renowned illustrator, artist and author Pauline Baynes in October.
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Farnham celebrates its first-ever Lantern Festival
Farnham was aglow with light and creativity on Thursday as the town celebrated its first-ever Lantern Festival, marking the grand finale of October Craft Month.
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Farnham gets ready to dazzle
Farnham is getting ready for its annual glittering makeover when the town’s Christmas lights are switched on.
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Volunteers needed for town centre tidy up
Farnham Town Council is calling for volunteers to take part in a town centre litter pick
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Remembering the fallen
Farnham’s annual Remembrance Parade and Service will take place on Sunday 10 November, offering the community a moment to unite in honouring those who lost their lives while serving in the armed forces.
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Farnham wins Gold and Best in Category at the RHS Britain in Bloom Awards
The winners of the 2024 Britain in Bloom UK Finals competition have been announced with Farnham in Bloom winning Gold and best in category for its entry into the Town Centres and City Centres award.
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Thanks given to Farnham’s bloomin’ marvellous volunteers
Farnham Town Council has hosted two special awards ceremonies to recognise and thank the army of volunteers behind the town’s award-winning performance at this year’s South & South East in Bloom.
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Farnham’s insatiable appetite for all things food and drink
Fifteen years after the first Food and Drink Festival was held in Farnham, the community has shown it still has a huge appetite for this annual event. Throughout the day, thousands of people are estimated to have visited Sunday’s Food and ...
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Farnham celebrates prestigious wins at South & South East in Bloom Awards
Farnham has once again flourished in the annual South & South East in Bloom competition, securing multiple top awards across various categories.
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Supporting younger people
Farnham Town Council is well on the way to delivering on its promise to improve its support for younger people this year. A new £20,000 grant pot helped to fund free school holiday activities for younger people of all ages, especially those...
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Royal visit brings joy to Hale community
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh GCVO has visited Hale School and Hale Community & Youth Centre in Farnham. The visit marked 25 years of creating positive change for the Hale and Sandy Hill communities and was a significant occasion fo...
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