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Schools to bring a splash of colour to the town
Farnham schools have been invited to get involved in this year's Farnham in Bloom by taking part in the hanging basket competition. Schools that wish to participate will visit the Town Council's greenhouses in West Street where they will be provid...
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Ask a question about what is happening in Farnham
Farnham's Annual Town Meeting will take place on Thursday 27 March in The Bush Hotel conference suite from 7 to 9pm. The Annual Town Meeting is chaired by the Mayor of Farnham and is an opportunity for local people to find out what the Town Counci...
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Easter egg hunt at the Farmers' Market
An Easter egg hunt will provide free family fun at the Farmers' Market on 23 March. Chocolate eggs will be hidden on stalls around the market for children to find and enjoy. There will be a great range of stallholders at the Market selling some wo...
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Have you had your say?
Time to comment on the latest version of the Neighbourhood Plan is running out. If you wish to add your views, please visit the Farnham Town Council website soon or call in for a hard copy at the office in South Street. The survey has questions on ho...
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Volunteers receive recognition for outstanding service
Eleven local people who have collectively donated over 200 years of time to community causes have been honoured. In recognition of their outstanding service to the community, each individual has been presented with a 'Services to Farnham Award'. T...
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Farnham flies the Commonwealth flag
Farnham Town Council celebrated Commonwealth Day on Monday 10 March by raising the Commonwealth flag outside the Town Council Offices in South Street. The Town Council was one of 500 local authorities and community groups throughout the UK to take...
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Civilian war death grave restored
A grave in West Street cemetery has been restored to a pristine condition thanks to the efforts of local stonemasons, Stonecrest. The grave is significant as it is the final resting place of Arthur Charles Porter who was Farnham's only civilian de...
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Work starts to improve Wrecclesham Community Centre
Work has started on the project that will see Wrecclesham Community Centre in Greenfield Road receive a £150,000 facelift. Successful applications for funding by Farnham Town Council and the Wrecclesham Community Centre trustees have made it poss...
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A fitting tribute
A small party of George Sturt enthusiasts gathered recently at Green Lane cemetery to pay tribute to the restoration of the graves of George Sturt and his sisters Susan and Mary. Over the years, Farnham craft town has been home to many creative pe...
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Farnham to represent the south east in Britain in Bloom
Golden Year for Farnham in the RHS Britain in Bloom 2014 Finals Farnham to represent the south east in Britain in Bloom in the 50th Bloom finals Farnham has been selected from more than 1,000 entrants to take part in the Royal Horticultural Soc...
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Farnham sets council tax precept
Services provided by Farnham Town Council will continue to offer excellent value for money as members of the council voted to increase the town council's element of the 2014/15 council tax by less than two pence per week for an average band D propert...
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Grants for art based activities
The South Street Trust is inviting applications from Farnham organisations who wish to apply for a grant for an art-based educational activity. The South Street Trust was set up following the sale of the Farnham School of Science and Art in 1986/8...
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Farnham deals promptly with storm damage
Farnham’s cemeteries have received a battering during the winter storms. Three Scots’ pines in Hale cemetery came down just before Christmas and between Christmas and New Year, a large conifer was uprooted in Badshot Lea cemetery. Councillo...
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Photos wanted for town guide
Cameras and gadgets with built in cameras were popular presents this Christmas. Farnham Town Council wants to capture the enthusiasm for photography by inviting residents to enter their pictures into the competition to find the best images for Farnha...
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Special offer breakfast at the Farmers' Market
The first Farmers' Market of 2014 will take place on Sunday 26 January. The market coincides with Farmhouse Breakfast Week which champions the importance of making time for a healthy breakfast. The campaign demonstrates the wealth of wonderful bre...
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Nominations open for Services to Farnham awards
Farnham Town Council is seeking nominations for the prestigious Services to Farnham Awards. The Awards are kindly sponsored by Sir Ray Tindle of the Tindle News Group and are presented to those who have served the community and people of Farnham. ...
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Plans to control dogs in cemeteries
Farnham Town Council is asking for people's views on the introduction of dog control orders in the council's cemeteries at West Street, Green Lane, Badshot Lea and Hale. If introduced, the orders will make it an offence for those in charge of a do...
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Mayor's new year message
Dear Farnham resident It is that time of year when I find myself spending some time reflecting on 2013 and looking at some of the year’s achievements and events. It has been a good year for Farnham Town Council, and also for me; some of the h...
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