Archives 2014
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King of the pumpkins
An allotment holder from the Shepherd and Flock site has won Farnham Town Council’s competition to grow the largest pumpkin. The circumference of David Wheeler’s pumpkin, which he grew from seed, measured in at a massive 155cm. Councillor S...
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Protect yourself from flooding
Last winter was one of the wettest on record with many nearby towns and villages experiencing devastating flooding. The bad weather highlighted the need for communities and businesses to take steps to protect themselves from future bouts of bad we...
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Halloween and bonfire night fare
Pumpkins and apples for Halloween and sausages for bonfire night will be on sale at the Farnham Farmers’ Market on Sunday 26 October. The market is held in Central car park from 10am to 1.30pm. Frensham Guides will host the charity refreshment t...
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Britain in Bloom result announced
The Farnham in Bloom community is celebrating the achievement of silver gilt at the 50th Britain in Bloom final awards. Farnham was invited to represent the south east in the Large Town category and was one of just 71 finalists out of nearly 4,000...
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Gardeners receive awards
The horticultural achievements of Farnham’s gardening community were celebrated at the Farnham in Bloom awards ceremony on Thursday 9 October. More than 100 people attended the event, which was hosted by Squire’s Garden Centre who are a gold s...
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Wrecclesham’s community centre
Four months after reopening its doors for business after the completion of the latest stage of its refurbishment and makeover, Wrecclesham Community Centre is buzzing. The latest phase of improvements has included new curtains and further decorati...
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Food Festival success
Saturday’s Food Festival, organised by Farnham Town Council, has been hailed as a huge success. For just one day, Castle Street was closed to traffic and was transformed into a bustling, vibrant setting for the Food Festival. Glorious warm sunsh...
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Famous Farnham people
Three additions have been made to Farnham’s wall of famous people. At a ceremony held on Tuesday 23 September, plaques were unveiled by the Mayor of Farnham, Cllr Jeremy Ricketts and Alan Cooke, vice-chancellor at the UCA, in honour of the artis...
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Tickets for Venison Dinner
Tickets are now on sale for one of Farnham’s most traditional events. The Farnham Venison Dinner will be held on Thursday 13 November at 7 for 7.30pm in the Great Hall at Farnham Castle. The first dinner was held in 1605 following a decision ...
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Farnham scoops five top awards
A united community effort to make Farnham bloom has been rewarded at the South and South East in Bloom awards ceremony, which was held on Wednesday in Brighton. A year-round effort from Farnham Town Council and unstinting commitment from volunteer...
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