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    Litter pickers thanked for smartening up town for Remembrance Day

    Farnham looked suitably smart in time for last weekend’s Remembrance Sunday commemorations thanks to an army of volunteer litter pickers.

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    See the stunning snow scenes in Farnham’s shop windows 

    Christmas shoppers in Farnham can expect a visual treat as over 20 local shops have signed up to host stunning snow scenes on their windows.

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    Crowds gather for Remembrance Day in Farnham

    Farnham’s Remembrance Sunday parade and service (on 13 November) drew crowds of local people who lined the streets to pay tribute to the service men and women who have given their lives in the course of their duties.

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    Farnham’s schoolchildren remember the fallen

    Children and young people from Farnham’s schools took part in a special remembrance service at Gostrey Meadow on 11 November.

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    Farnham’s Christmas lights switch-on

    The Christmas lights in Farnham town centre will be switched on by the Mayor and some very special guests on 19 November at 4.30pm. Throughout the afternoon there will be live entertainment and activities for children including mini fairground rides ...

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    New walking app is set to help more people Discover Farnham  

    A brand-new walking app for Farnham is up and running, ready to guide residents and visitors around the town’s landmarks and key points of interest.

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    Jacqueline Wilson named headline children’s author at Farnham Literary Festival 2023

    The Farnham Literary Festival has today announced that Jacqueline Wilson DBE will be its headline children’s author as it returns for a second year in March 2023 following the success of its inaugural year. 

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    Councillor Roger Blishen

    It is with great sadness that Farnham Town Council received the news of the death of Councillor Roger Blishen. Councillor Blishen was elected as a Town Councillor in 2019 and represented The Bourne. A dedicated councillor, he will be greatly misse...

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    Residents are invited to join the Remembrance Day service

    Farnham Town Council is inviting residents to line the parade route for the town’s annual Remembrance Day commemoration on Sunday 13 November. 

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    Bloomin’ horticulture Halloween half term fun

    Children prepared for Halloween by creating spooky spiders and getting their hands dirty at the Bloomin’ Kids gardening workshops during half term.

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    Litter pick volunteers needed ahead of Remembrance Day Parade

    Help is needed to give the town centre a final tidy up ahead of this year’s Remembrance Day Parade.

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    Town Councillor Vacancy in Wrecclesham and Rowledge

    Find out how to apply to be co-opted as a town councillor representing Wrecclesham & Rowledge ward.

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    Mayor celebrates “unstoppable” hero of conservation

    Local conservation hero, Noel Moss, received a special award from the Mayor of Farnham at the Farnham in Bloom Community Awards.

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    Top award for Farnham: gold medal in Britain in Bloom

    Farnham has received a gold medal in the large town category in the prestigious Britain in Bloom awards.

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    Half term activities in Farnham’s October Craft Month

    Help is available to keep children entertained this half term as October Craft Month continues throughout the week-long break (22-30 October).

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    Farnham in Bloom Community Awards celebrate local gardening achievements

    A celebration of thousands of hours of volunteering and horticultural achievements took place at Squire’s Garden Centre in Badshot Lea on Wednesday.

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    October Craft Month opens its doors in Farnham

    Farnham Pottery opened the door on a world of craft at the official launch of October Craft Month on Saturday by Kate Malone MBE from BBC’s Great Pottery Throw Down.

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    Make Your Mark - leave a permanent impression in Farnham

    “The call is out to make your mark,” says Farnham Town Council as a series of fun and creative workshops take place

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    Prizes and praise for Farnham as South and South East in Bloom awards announced

    Farnham Town Council has been awarded five top prizes at the South and South East in Bloom (SSEiB) awards, including the best in category for Large Town.

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    Sunshine, chillis and fresh flavours draw record numbers to Farnham Food and Drink Festival 

    Thousands of people flocked to Farnham town centre for the eagerly awaited Food and Drink Festival (on 25 September).  More people than ever before made the most of the huge range of food and drink related stalls featuring chefs, specialist f...

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    Leading artist and TV personality Kate Malone to launch October Craft Month on Saturday

    Leading ceramic artist and popular judge on BBC’s Great Pottery Throw Down, Kate Malone, MBE will launch October Craft Month this Saturday (1 October) from 12pm at Farnham Pottery where there will be crafting activities through the afternoon. Octob...

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    Ramp Jam proves a hit with Farnham’s young people

    Extreme sports came to Farnham’s Gostrey Meadow at the end of August, inspiring hundreds of young people to abandon their phones and gaming consoles for the afternoon in favour of bikes, skates, scooters and skateboards. Team Extreme, a team of ...

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    Farnham Food and Drink Festival to go ahead on 25 September

    Farnham’s Food and Drink Festival is just a matter of days away as Farnham Town Council and stallholders make their final preparations. The festival takes place in Castle Street, The Borough, Central car park and the Bush Hotel on Sunday 25 Septemb...

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    Farnham Food Month launched 

    Food Month in Farnham is underway following its official launch at the Bush Hotel on 1 September. The organisers, Farnham Town Council, invited sponsors and special guests to a reception of homemade cakes in anticipation of the month of activities de...

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    Mayor of Farnham presents grant of £2,000 to tennis club

    Badshot Lea Tennis Club is among the latest recipients of grant funding from Farnham Town Council.  The Mayor of Farnham, Councillor Alan Earwaker, handed over a cheque for £2,000 to members of the club as a contribution towards improvements...

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    Farnham Food and Drink Festival offers fun and free day out

    Farnham town centre is set to be taken over by the Farnham Food and Drink Festival on Sunday 25 September. The hugely successful festival, which is organised by Farnham Town Council and supported by Gold sponsors the Bush Hotel, Farnham Veterina...

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    New plaques are unveiled on the Famous Names of Farnham wall

    Two new names have been revealed this summer on the Famous Names of Farnham wall in South Street. The wall features plaques bearing the names of men and women connected with Farnham who have achieved great things. Family and friends gathered in So...

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    Ukrainian visitors invite locals to join them at free Independence Day of Ukraine event 

    Ukrainian guests living in the Farnham area will host a family-friendly community event in Gostrey Meadow on 24 August to thank the people of Farnham for their hospitality. They are inviting local people to join them at the free afternoon of food, ch...

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    Tickets on sale now for Farnham’s Gin and Fizz Festival 2022

    Tickets are available to buy now for Farnham’s Gin and Fizz Festival which takes place on Saturday 17 September at a new location, The Kiln in Badshot Lea. Tickets can be purchased at www.farnham.gov.uk/gin-festival. “Our last gin festival pro...

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    Disabled young people benefit from grant for summer youth scheme

    The Mayor of Farnham presented a grant of £1,500 to Challengers, the local disability charity which provides play, fun and builds friendships for children aged 2 to 18. The funding is for Challengers’ summer youth scheme for Farnham. “Challen...

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    Extreme bike tricks leaves Farnham audience mesmerised

    The stars of the Extreme Mountain Bike Show wowed an audience of hundreds of local children and young people in Gostrey Meadow (on 10 August) at their live show. Despite the scorching heat, the team of world class stunt riders led by British and Euro...

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    Allotment holders invited to show off produce at Farnham’s Allotment Show

    Allotment holders are invited to enter their prize produce to this year’s Allotment Show. The deadline for entering is 25 August and the show itself takes place in Gostrey Meadow on 4 September. “Allotment holders are getting used to nurturing...

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    Free extreme sports show and coaching sessions 

    Team Extreme, the skate and BMX display team that recently featured on television’s The Games, will come to Farnham on 31 August. They will perform their stunning ramp show and run coaching workshops for children and young people to brush up on the...

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    Green Flag accreditation for Gostrey Meadow

    Gostrey Meadow has retained its Green Flag Award for another year, signifying the park is a well managed green space that benefits people and the environment. Farnham Town Council, which manages Gostrey Meadow, says this year’s award is particularl...

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    Free show in Farnham from champion stunt riders

    Wednesday 10 August will see Gostrey Meadow transformed into an arena for breath-taking stunts on mountain and BMX bikes as well as stunning parkour routines.  The show from the team at the Extreme Mountain Bike Show takes place from 12-5pm a...

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    Farnham in Bloom gets ready to welcome judges

    Final preparations are being made before Farnham in Bloom welcomes judges from South and South East in Bloom and RHS Britain in Bloom to assess the town’s entries into this year’s competitions, this month. Organisers of Farnham in Bloom, Farnham ...

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    Farnham Mayor welcomes continuing friendship with twin town amid turbulent times

    A friendship lasting 30 years between the people of two towns has been reaffirmed after the Mayor of Farnham and his counterpart from the town of Andernach in Germany renewed their Deed of Friendship. The renewal took place during a visit from the Bu...

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    Picnickers keep the carnival atmosphere going at Proms and Pop in the Park

    The weekend of carnival fun and community spirit culminated on Sunday (26 June) afternoon with Farnham’s very own Proms and Pop in the Park. The show, which was free to attend and featured music from midday until the early evening, brought families...

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    Civic Service sees Mayor reaffirm pledge to support the community to revive Farnham

    Doing whatever he can to support the community in reviving Farnham is the commitment made by this year’s Mayor, Councillor Alan Earwaker as he takes on the role for the second year running. At the civic service on 12 June, Councillor Earwaker fo...

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    Picnic, proms and pop in the park

    Music, food and fun is coming to Gostrey Meadow with Picnic, Proms and Pop in the Park on Sunday 26 June from 12-6pm. “We saw in the success of the platinum jubilee Big Lunch in Gostrey Meadow how much people of all ages love to come together fo...

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