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  1. Group of people including the Mayor, Father Christmas , town crier and elves

    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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  2. Uniformed cadets stand before parade marshall at Remembrance Sunday parade.

    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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  3. Group of people gathered in front of wall mounted with plaques.

    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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  4. Group of paper lanterns.

    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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  5. People on stage at Christmas lights switch-on

    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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  6. Group of people in high visibility vests holding litter pickers

    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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  7. Remembrance Sunday parade

    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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  8. Group of people standing behind a cart planted with flowers.

    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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  10. Town crier making an announcement

    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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  11. Five people holding certificates

    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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  12. Group of young people with the Mayor.

    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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  13. Four people playing a board game.

    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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  14. Large group of ladies dressed in purple clothes and red hats.

    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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  15. Woman and two girls showing a cross stitch sample.

    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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  16. Picture of many food stalls and lots of people around them

    A feast for the senses

    Farnham Food & Drink Festival Returns on Sunday 29 September

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  17. Group of people outside a church.

    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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  18. Front cover of a craft brochure spelling out CRAFT on a blue background

    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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  19. Five people standing next to an advertising A-frame.

    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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  20. Wildflowers

    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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  21. Crowd watching three dancers on a stage.

    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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  22. Exterior of Victorian red office building with church next door.

    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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  23. Group of people standing in front of a brick wall displaying commemorative plaques.

    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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  24. Group of people standing in front of a building where the armed forces day flag is flying.

    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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  25. Group of people looking at a lit beacon

    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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  26. Flower bed with pink and purple flowers.

    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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  27. Group of people stood behind a fence in the woods.

    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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  28. D-Day 80 Poster

    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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  29. 5 men standing in front of a gazebo.

    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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  30. Gazebo in a park setting.

    Sun shines on the Farnham Sustainability Festival

    This year’s Farnham Sustainability Festival was all about trying something new to benefit nature and the environment.

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  31. Five people standing by a band stand with a banner advertising summer events.

    Farnham’s summer season of events gets started

    Farnham Town Council launches its summer season of events with joint principal sponsors Kidd Rapinet and Shaw Gibbs.

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  32. Animals carved from a tree trunk.

    Tree stumps transformed into works of art

    Two prominent trees which had to be felled after becoming diseased have been given a new lease of life.

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  33. Group of people in front of a wall showing a number of commemorative plaques.

    New plaque unveiled on Farnham’s wall of notable names

    A couple who founded a popular local visitor attraction are the latest names to be added to Farnham’s wall of notable names.

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  34. Group of people holding an award. The front row are seated and the back row is standing.

    Eleven outstanding people receive Services to Farnham Awards

    The Mayor of Farnham, Councillor Alan Earwaker is proud to have recognised the invaluable contributions of 11 exemplary individuals at this year’s Services to Farnham Awards.

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  35. Three people standing in front of wooden fence. The two men on the left and right are holding copies of a brochure. The female in the centre is wearing a high viz jacket and is holding a small dog.

    Walk and Talk at this year’s Farnham Walking Festival

    Farnham Walking Festival is back from 11 May to 2 June and offers a programme of around 40 free walks celebrating the best of Farnham’s great outdoors.

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  36. Glass and clay sculpture

    Work by Farnham’s first World Craft Town artist in residence goes on show

    A piece of art created by Farnham’s first World Craft Town artist in residence has gone on show at The Crafts Study Centre.

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  37. Group of adults and children.

    Inspiring nature’s future caretakers

    Children have been learning about the fundamentals of gardening at an Easter Bloomin’ Kids' workshop.

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  38. Two donkeys in a pen.

    Farnham’s nature benefits from Community Day 

    Local people wanting to do something beneficial for nature turned out in force on Saturday for the Farnham in Bloom Community Day organised by Farnham Town Council. 

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  39. Commonwealth flag on side of building.

    Raising the flag for Commonwealth Day

    Representatives from the Farnham community came together on 11 March to celebrate Commonwealth Day. 

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  40. Farnham Literary Festival logo

    Inspiring the next generation of storytellers

    Farnham Literary Festival’s schools’ programme has touched and inspired nearly 2,000 young people from nine local schools.

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