Archives 2016

  1. A male planting flowers into a flower bed.

    Station gets a floral makeover

    Newly planted flower beds in the area around Farnham railway station are providing a welcoming sight to visitors and commuters thanks to Farnham in Bloom. The station gives many their first impression of the town, and with thousands of people comi...

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  2. Two males and a female with holding a large cheque.

    Mayor presents £700 to hospice

    A cheque for £700 has been presented by the Mayor of Farnham, Councillor John Ward to Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care. The community grant will fund the purchase of some special crockery for use on a food trolley on the in-patient unit. Councill...

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    Deputy Mayor gets on his bike 

    Farnham's very own 'easy rider', Deputy Mayor Cllr Mike Hodge has completed an epic journey by riding his motorbike from Farnham all the way to Germany to represent the town in a recent twinning visit. Including breaks, the 430-mile journey took Cllr...

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  4. A glass bowl of strawberries.

    A fruity Farmers' Market

    Come along to this Sunday's Farmers' Market and pick up some delicious fresh items for your Picnic in the Park.

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  5. Crowd of people in park, with stage and bunting

    Pack yourself a picnic

    Farnham is invited to round-off carnival weekend by coming along to the town’s biggest picnic between 12 and 5pm on Sunday 26 June at Gostrey Meadow. Thousands are expected to attend the free event, which will include a number of attractions and l...

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  6. Six males gardening raised beds.

    Grot spot is made green

    A Farnham grot spot has been transformed thanks to the joint efforts of the community. Representatives from Post 19, Heath End Community Gardeners, the Farnham in Bloom Community Group and Farnham Town Council worked hard to clear an overgrown rai...

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  7. Crowd of people and bandstand

    Big sounds in the Meadow

    Local musicians from the Farnham Big Band will perform at this Sunday’s Music in the Meadow. The audience will be encouraged to get up and dance to the sounds of jazz, swing, Latin American and big band. The free concert will be held at Gostr...

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  8. two flags outside of a redbrick building.

    Raising flag for Armed Forces Day

    On Monday 20 June, the Mayor of Farnham will lead a tribute to our armed forces. Everybody is welcome to join us and to help mark Armed Forces' Day.

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    Grant for creative opportunities

    A project aimed at developing the artistic skills of 70 people is to be made possible by a grant from the South Street Trust. Creative Response, Farnham will be working with an artist who will teach participants how to make wire sculptures. Throug...

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  10. Three females and three males standing behind planters.

    Growing food to share in Farnham

    Farnham’s allotment holders have planted up four containers in South Street with vegetables and tasty edibles. Many of the crops are now ready to be picked, so please do feel free to help yourself.

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