Archives 2015

  1. Sausages cooking.

    Treats for a bank holiday bbq

    18th May, 2015

    Anybody planning a bank holiday barbeque this weekend can make it a little extra special by treating themselves to tasty food from the Farmers’ Market this Sunday. Farnham Farmers’ Market will be held on Sunday 24 May from 10am to 1.30pm in Ce...

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  2. Mayor hands large cheque to lady.

    Art project receives a grant

    18th May, 2015

    An art competition inspired by Farnham in Bloom has been awarded a grant for £1,800 from the South Street Trust. Blooming Art is the idea of local artist Jo Aylwin and is described by her as a new way to get people involved in Farnham in Bloom. ...

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  3. Farnham allotment. Man digging allotment.

    Allotments available

    18th May, 2015

    A number of plots have become available on the town’s allotments and Farnham Town Council is looking for new tenants who would like to grow their own. The plots are at the Six Bells roundabout and Farnborough Road sites and are ready for immedia...

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  4. Courtyard garden in the summer. Gravel in the middle, surrounded by plants.

    Farnham’s secret gardens

    18th May, 2015

    Farnham Town Council is on a mission to discover the area’s best secret gardens. The Secret Garden competition aims to unveil hidden courtyards, fabulous shop fronts and pub gardens, creative container planting, wildlife havens and imaginative f...

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  5. People cutting a ribbon to open building.

    Opening of converted chapel

    11th May, 2015

    Completion of the project to convert West Street chapel into an artist’s studio has been celebrated with an official opening by the Mayor of Farnham, Councillor Jeremy Ricketts. The Mayor welcomed guests to the refurbished chapel and explained h...

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  6. Group of people and the Mayor holding large cheque.

    Bishop’s Meadow receives grant

    5th May, 2015

    Bishop’s Meadow Trust has received a cheque from Farnham Town Council for £1,000. The Mayor of Farnham, Cllr Jeremy Ricketts presented the cheque to members of the Trust. The Bishop’s Meadow has recently conducted a small mammal survey with ...

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  7. Daffodils in front of graves.

    Safety checks at cemetery

    28th April, 2015

    An inspection is scheduled to begin in May to check the safety of memorials in West Street cemetery as part of an ongoing maintenance programme. Farnham Town Council is responsible for ensuring general safety in its cemeteries and carries out an i...

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  8. Red, green and white, Italia in Piazza banners on side of market stalls.

    Italy comes to Farnham

    28th April, 2015

    Shoppers treated themselves to authentic, tasty treats at Friday’s Italian market. The market was organised by Farnham Town Council following the success of the inaugural market held last year in September. Produce was sourced by the market o...

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  9. Display of artisan bread at the farmers' market © David Fisher

    Tasty, local produce

    21st April, 2015

    Fresh and seasonal produce will be available at this Sunday’s (26 April) Farmers’ Market. The Friends of The Ridgeway Community School will host the charity refreshments stall and musician Patrick Webber will provide the entertainment. Shopper...

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  10. Stall with various meats and male stallholder

    Italian treats in Farnham

    7th April, 2015

    The popular Italian market, which first made an appearance in Farnham last year will return to Castle Street later this month. Fresh, tasty and authentic Italian produce will be on sale between 9am and 4pm on Friday 22 April. Market organisers, Ital...

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