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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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Red Hat Ladies visit Farnham for a day of fun, fashion, and shopping
Farnham was buzzing with excitement on Saturday (28 September) when 120 ladies, dressed to the nines in purple dresses and iconic red hats descended upon the town.
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Applications open for funding from Farnham Town Council
Community groups, charities, and non-profit organisations are invited to apply for grants of up to £2,500.
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A feast for the senses
Farnham Food & Drink Festival Returns on Sunday 29 September
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Mayor of Farnham makes his promises of office
Members of the Farnham community and beyond came together on Sunday (15 September) to witness the Mayor of Farnham, Councillor Brodie Mauluka and councillors reaffirm their intent to serve the town and its people.
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Get involved in October Craft Month
October is Craft Month in Farnham which means 31 days of workshops, craft activities, exhibitions, craft fairs and trails, many of which are free.
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Thanks to Principal sponsors
Farnham Town Council has given its thanks to two local businesses for their support in helping make this year’s summer events programme a resounding success.
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Flying the green flags for Farnham’s parks
Farnham Town Council is celebrating the news that it has achieved a new Green Flag Award for Hale Cemetery.
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Crowds enjoy a taste of Glastonbury in Farnham
Farnham people enjoyed the perfect end to the town’s carnival weekend at Proms & Pop in the Park on Sunday.
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Farnham Town Council rejects unorthodox request to drop High Court challenge
Councillors at Farnham Town Council were shocked to receive a highly unorthodox proposal from the President of a local private members’ sports club to drop a High Court challenge against a housing developer that wants to build on virgin green field
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Latest name is unveiled on Farnham’s wall of fame
A former Farnham resident who was described as ‘the most important figure in humanitarian mine clearance since its inception’ has been honoured on the town’s wall of Notable Names.
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Farnham gets together to honour the Armed Forces
Farnham proudly honoured members of the armed forces with a special flag-raising ceremony on Monday (24 June).
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Farnham honours D-Day 80
Farnham came together on Thursday (6 June) to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Farnham Town Council organised a series of tributes to signal the community’s respect and gratitude for the sacrifices made by so many during World War II...
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Calling all green fingers
Garden enthusiasts and nature lovers are being called upon to enter Farnham’s Secret Gardens competition. There are four new categories this year including the Best Bee Friendly Border, Best Wildlife photo, Best Shop Window display and a chance ...
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Walkers step it out at the 2024 Farnham Walking Festival
Farnham Walking Festival concluded on Sunday with four fascinating walks in and around Farnham.
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How to take part in Farnham’s D-Day commemoration
Farnham Town Council has announced details of a special community event happening on Thursday 6 June to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
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Music in the Meadow returns for the summer season
The Missy Nelson band received a warm welcome on Sunday at the first of this year’s Music in the Meadow concerts.
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