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Weybourne

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Your guide to enjoying all that Farnham has to offer

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Villages in brief 4-5

A-Z of Farnham Services 7-9

A helping hand 10-11

Put your best foot forward 12

Art, culture and heritage for all 14-16

Try something new 17

Councillors 18-19

Greener Farnham 21-23

The gardens of Farnham 24-25

2020 anniversaries 26

Things to do for teens 27

F is for Farnham Festivals 28-29

Farnham events 2020 30-35

Contents

Farnham Town Council covers an area that includes the villages and communities of Badshot Lea, Boundstone, the Bourne, Hale, Heath End, Rowledge, Shortheath, Weybourne and Wrecclesham.

Our services include managing cemeteries and allotments, brightening up neighbourhoods with floral displays and Christmas lights and putting on a year-round programme of events for you to enjoy.

As well as informing you about what we do, this residents’ guide aims to share information about what the area has to offer in 2020 so that you can get the most out of living in Farnham.

We hope you find the guide useful and if you have any ideas for future editions, please do let us know.

With very best wishes

Iain Lynch Town Clerk

A great place to live

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Photos and images courtesy of © Farnham Town Council, Sarah Bray, Sheena Booker, Allan Stone, 318 Ceramics, Farnham Maltings, Right at Home GF, Surrey Hills Arts and Hale Community Centre.

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Farnham town centre is a focal point for shopping and leisure activities. Its independent shops, restaurants, rich arts scene, calm open spaces and interesting walking trails make it a wonderful place to experience an enjoyable few hours.

Surrounding the town centre are some unique villages with their own distinct identities. Here is a brief snapshot of the villages within the Farnham Town Council catchment area.

Tell us more about where you live by adding forthcoming events to our events calendar and details about your village club, church, business or organisation to our directory of local services at www.farnham.gov.uk.

Villages in brief

Badshot LeaThe village of Badshot Lea boasts a fine church, a large garden centre with a popular café and some quirky shops while Badshot Lea big and small ponds offer some excellent fishing opportunities. Badshot Lea Cemetery won Gold at the South & South East in Bloom 2019.

Tice’s Meadow is nature reserve on the site of a former quarry, and it is considered to be one of the best inland sites to watch birds in the south east of England. Volunteers help and manage the Meadow. Visit www.ticesmeadow.org for details of working parties and more information.

The BourneThe Bourne is a vibrant village with shops and a large village green on which the annual Bourne Show is held. St Thomas-on-the-Bourne is a lively, busy church at the heart of the community and Langhams Rec has a well-used children’s playground. The Bourne Woods are owned by the RSPB and Forestry Commission and have featured in several blockbusters.

The village is well served by community groups, sports clubs and activities for young people.

The Bourne Beautification Project aims to enhance the appearance of the village centre. Volunteers help with watering the hanging baskets and planted tubs and carry out regular litter picks.

Hale and Upper Hale North of the town centre is the area of Hale and Upper Hale. With a successful annual carnival and fayre held on the first Saturday in July on the recreation ground, this green space is a focal point for the village.

There is a scout hut, cemetery, Hale Community Centre, the Hale Institute Village Hall and a

number of churches. Visit St Mark’s to see Emily, the beauty Edwardian pipe organ and murals painted by artist Kitty Milroy who used local people as models.

The Hale History Project holds regular coffee mornings on the last Saturday of the month (with the exception of December) in Hale Village Hall, 10am-12 noon and all are welcome. The Alfred pub holds an annual beer festival. Hale benefits from easy access to Farnham Park and Caesar’s Camp.

Useful websiteswww.thebourne.org.uk www.bourneconservation.org.uk www.thebourneshow.com

Useful websiteswww.halecommunitycentre.org.uk www.badshotleaandhale.org www.halehistoryproject.co.uk www.halecarnival.co.uk

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Heath EndAs the Army expanded in neighbouring Aldershot, the village of Heath End was formed. Rowhill Nature Reserve makes a natural boundary between the two towns: this ancient site is good for walking and provides a precious haven for wildlife and flora. The area is also home to Farnham Rugby Union Club plus pitches for the Aldershot and Farnham Hockey Club on Monkton Lane.

RowledgeTo the south of Farnham, on the county border of Surrey with Hampshire, the village of Rowledge has a thriving centre made up of a butcher, post office and convenience store, coffee shop, hairdresser, garage and pub. The village green hosts a very popular fayre on the second bank holiday in May.

Rowledge Village Hall hosts a range of regular events including the very popular Friday morning Coffee Spot.

WeybourneLocated to the east of Farnham, Weybourne has a village hall, sub post office, shops, pubs and recreation ground. Weybourne House was once home to John Henry Knight, inventor, engineer and local landowner. He is famous for building the first petroleum carriage for two people made in England in 1895.

WreccleshamOn the southern fringes of Farnham is the village of Wrecclesham. There is a recreation ground which hosts the annual village fair, plus cricket, football, rugby and tennis clubs. Wrecclesham Community Centre is a focal point for local clubs and activities.

Wrecclesham acquired village status in 1840 when its first place of worship was built.

The village of Wrecclesham is best known for its pottery. To this day it is home to one of the best-preserved examples of a working Victorian country pottery left in England.

Useful websiteswww.rowledgevillage.org.uk www.rowledgevillagehall.com

Useful websiteswww.wreccleshamvv.co.uk www.wreccleshamcommunitycentre.org.uk www.wreccleshamhistory.wordpress.com www.thefarnhampottery.co.uk


Farnham Town Council, Waverley Borough Council and Surrey County Council provide services for Farnham’s residents but knowing who to contact is not always obvious.

This brief guide aims to help you navigate who does what.

A-Z of Farnham Services

Farnham Town Council AllotmentsWe manage nine allotment sites in and around Farnham. Activities such as an annual bbq, seed swaps, garden visits and a lecture make the allotments sociable places to be and contribute to the strong sense of community on each of the sites.

Each site has a representative who acts as the link between allotment holders and Farnham Town Council.

Bus shelters We maintain, repair and sometimes replace bus shelters. We work with Waverley Borough Council and Surrey County Council to help make sure their bus shelters are inspected and maintained.

CCTV Farnham town centre has a number of CCTV cameras funded by Farnham Town Council.

Live footage from the cameras can normally be monitored by Surrey Police staff from their control room in Guildford. The cameras help to provide reassurance to visitors and have resulted in the detection and prevention of crime. Footage is normally kept for 30 days.

CemeteriesFarnham Town Council sets a high standard for the management of its cemeteries and in recent years has committed a significant level of resource towards improvements and refurbishment.

We maintain Badshot Lea, Green Lane, Hale and West Street cemeteries and are the local burial authority responsible for burials and maintaining cemetery records. At South & South East in Bloom 2019, Badshot Lea Cemetery won gold in the Small Cemetery category and West Street won Silver Gilt in the Large Cemetery category.

Christmas lightsWe provide Christmas lighting schemes for the town centre and villages. The LED lights are energy-efficient and light up dull days as well as evenings.

Civic events A number of civic events happen throughout the year which are hosted by the Mayor of Farnham. The Mayoral year begins with Mayor-making and is followed by Armed Forces Day, Remembrance Sunday, the Venison Dinner and Civic Christmas Carol Service.

Communication We use a variety of communication channels to inform residents about how to get the most out of living in Farnham and to encourage feedback. Our website includes lots of information about the Town Council, local service providers and what’s happening. We also communicate on social media, via local newspapers and magazines. There are opportunities for face-to-face contact with councillors at our events and the Annual Town Meeting and we communicate directly with residents via newsletters and publications such as this Residents’ Guide.


Community events We organise around 50 community events throughout the year.

The events are subsidised by sponsorship and as well as bringing people together, they attract visitors into the town centre and provide an opportunity for local organisations and businesses to raise their profile.

The events programme includes activities for small groups such as the Bloomin’ Kids Gardening Workshops through to events like the Food and Drink Festival and Christmas Market which attract thousands of people.

Council meetings Formal Council meetings are chaired by the Mayor of Farnham and are held around nine times a year to discuss Farnham Town Council business. The public can attend the meetings and ask questions and make statements.

Farmers’ Market The town’s monthly Farmers’ Market is held from 10.30am to 1pm on the fourth Sunday of the month in Central car park.

Around 35-40 producers sell fresh, local and often organic produce direct to the public.

Each month a different local charity hosts the charity tea tent to raise money and awareness about their cause.

Graffiti removal Once a month we employ a specialist contractor to remove graffiti. You can report graffiti using our online report it form or by calling us.

Private businesses are responsible for cleaning off graffiti on their properties although we may be able to help with removal for a small charge.

Grants The community grant initiative is designed to provide funding for youth projects, community buildings, heritage projects, leisure facilities and much more.

Money is available to community organisations for projects that will promote the environment and/or community life in Farnham.

Farnham Town Council is a trustee of the South Street Trust fund and awards around 25 grants each year. Grants are available for Farnham organisations seeking funding for an art-based educational activity. To be eligible for consideration, the project should have a creative input and benefit Farnham people.

Mayor The Mayor is an ambassador for Farnham, promoting and upholding the character of the town, supporting community groups and projects.

Town councillors elect the Town Mayor annually. The Mayor-making ceremony takes place in early May at the first meeting of the Council year. The Town Mayor chairs the Town’s Council meetings and represents the town at civic and ceremonial functions. During the mayoral year, the Mayor will attend around 300 engagements.

Noticeboards We have 25 noticeboards in and around Farnham. They are located at various locations in the town centre and surrounding villages. The notices are updated every two weeks.


We display A5 posters advertising not-for-profit events and things to do in Farnham. This service is offered free of charge.

Planning applications The responsibility for deciding the outcome of planning applications lies with the planning authority which is Waverley Borough Council. Before determining an application, Waverley has to consult with a number of organisations which includes Farnham Town Council.

Members of the planning consultative group consider every application that is made within the Farnham area and submit comments to Waverley Borough Council.

Toilets We look after the public toilets in Central car park, Gostrey Meadow and The Hart. There are baby-changing and disabled accessible facilities at each of the public conveniences.

The toilets are open from 8am-6pm on weekdays and from 9am-5pm at weekends and Bank holidays and they are checked and cleaned twice a day.

Community toilet schemeWe run a community toilet scheme and encourage local businesses to work with us to provide additional clean, safe and accessible toilets during their opening hours.

Under the scheme members of the public are welcome to use the toilets without having to

make a purchase from the business. Participating businesses display a sticker on their windows.

Town partnerships Farnham’s twinning with Andernach in Germany gives clubs, societies, businesses, families and individuals in Farnham the opportunity to make links with like-minded members of the community in their twin town.

The Farnham Andernach Friendship Association promotes international understanding by encouraging links between the two towns. Through Andernach, Farnham enjoys links with other communities in Europe and beyond: St Amand-Les-Eaux in France, Ekeren in Belgium, Stockerau in Austria, Zella Mehlis in Germany and Dimona in Israel.

Historically, Farnham has had formal relationships with Haren in the Netherlands, and Woodland Park (formerly West Paterson) in New Jersey, USA.

Waverley Borough Council Contact Waverley about:

■ Benefits■ Car parks■ Collecting the council tax and business rates■ Environmental health■ Flooding■ Licensing■ Housing■ Planning■ Playgrounds■ Rubbish collection and recycling■ Street cleaning

Surrey County Council Contact Surrey about:

■ Roads and footpaths■ Education■ Social care■ Libraries■ Street lighting

Farnham Town CouncilTo find out more about our

services, visit www.farnham.gov.uk

Waverley Borough Council

www.waverley.gov.uk 01483 523333

Surrey County Councilwww.surreycc.gov.uk

0345 600 9009

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Farnham is home to many charities and voluntary organisations that do a wonderful job in providing support and practical help during times of need. A list of organisations can be found in the Directory of Local Services at www.farnham.gov.uk.

If you run a local group and your details are not yet on our Directory of Local Services, please add them free of charge at www.farnham.gov.uk

A helping hand

Money mattersFarnham Money Advice is a branch of Frontline Debt Advice which is a charity that offers free and confidential debt, benefit and money advice to anyone who is in financial distress.

Money advice drop-in clinics are usually held once a week from 11am to 1pm at The Vineyard Centre, Church House, Union Road. Visit www.farnhammoneyadvice.org for dates of clinics and further information.

The Dempster Trust The Dempster Trust was set up in 1908 to help the local sick and needy. The trust now gives one-off grants to people living in and around Farnham for a range of different reasons.

Previous grants have included a contribution to a child’s school uniform, school trips, care alarms and travel costs for a parent visiting their sick child in hospital.

The trust also offers an education grant to any student living in the Farnham area who is about to start university and who is finding it hard to find funds for books, a computer or other significant costs.

For the grant criteria and application form, visit www.thedempstertrust.org.uk.

Isabella Schroder TrustYou can apply for a grant from the Isabella Schroder Trust if you live in Wrecclesham, your family is in need or you are involved in an organisation that benefits the village.

Grants are considered for basic items of furniture or carpets and a child’s school trip. Local organisations can apply for grants to start up or expand their activities.

Information and a link to the application form can be seen at www.farnham.gov.uk/grants.

Bishop Sumner Educational FoundationGrants are available to young people aged under 24 for items and activities such as textbooks, musical instruments or lessons, educational visits and sport.

For more information, visit www.badshotleaandhale.org.

Community grants Farnham Town Council provide community grants of up to £2,000 for one-off projects and schemes that require funding for up to three years. To be eligible for funding, you will need to demonstrate how your project will benefit the environment and/or community life for residents living in Farnham and the town’s villages.

Applications will be considered for:■ youth facilities■ cultural and arts schemes■ heritage projects■ leisure, sport and play facilities■ community buildings■ village halls■ community transport■ projects that support older people and/or

people with a disability, and■ sustainable community environmental projects

Visit www.farnham.gov.uk/grants to see the criteria and dates for the 2020/21 grant round and details about grants from other community organisations.

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Help with getting you back to work Farnham Job Club offers free employment help and advice to help you to get back into work.

Services include advice and guidance on: ■ job hunting ■ job applications ■ improving CVs ■ planning for interview

There is also free internet use and up to date details of jobs. Anyone looking for a job is welcome to attend.

Job Club takes place on Tuesdays from:■ 10am to 12.30pm at Sandy Hill Bungalow,

Upper Hale Road, GU9 0LR■ 1pm to 3pm Farnham Town Council, South

Street, GU9 7RN

For more information, contact 07815 925563 or email [email protected]

Farnham Foodbank If you are struggling to put food on the table, contact Farnham Foodbank. They will talk through your situation and put you in touch with a relevant local agency. Call 07901 581539

Or email [email protected] or visit www.farnham.foodbank.org.uk.

Give help Most of the food distributed by the foodbank is donated by the public. Donations can be dropped off at the following locations:■ Waitrose, Farnham from 8am to 9pm■ Spire Café, South Street from 10am to 2pm

A list of the most urgently needed items and other ways you can help can be found at www.farnham.foodbank.org.uk.

Clubs and support for older people, carers and people with dementia Brightwells Gostrey Centre Daily lunches and regular classes. Transport to and from the centre can be arranged. Visit www.brightwellsgostrey.org.

Farnham Assist Organises social activities such as Knit ‘n’ Natter, Pie and Pint pub lunches and coffee mornings. www.farnham-assist.org.uk

Singing for the Mind An hour-long singalong for people with dementia and their carers. Mondays at 1.30pm at the Farnham Maltings.

Love to MoveAn age and dementia friendly seated exercise session with class leaders trained by the British Gymnastics Association. Every Tuesday at Farnham Leisure Centre from 12.30pm to 1.30pm. Organised by Right at Home GF.

Inclusive Cricket Cricket for players of all ages, abilities and mobility. Organised by Right at Home GF at Farnham Leisure Centre, every Thursday from 12-1pm. £5 to play. www.rightathomeuk.co.uk/guildford-and-farnham/

Care FarnhamA voluntary organisation which drives people in transport need to their medical appointments. Care Farnham is funded by voluntary contributions and is always on the look-out for volunteer drivers and duty officers. Visit www.carefarnham.org.uk to find out more.

A town of lifesavers A fund set up in memory of Keith Aston, a former member of Farnham Lions and champion of defibrillators, aims to ensure that no member of the Farnham public should ever be more than 200m from a public access defibrillator in the event of an emergency. The Aston Defibrillator Fund is raising money to provide and maintain defibrillators in the Farnham area. Help is needed with mapping the location of existing defibrillators and identifying areas of need. More information about this community initiative can be found at www.astondefibs.org.uk. You can learn how to use a defibrillator at the free CPR training offered by Heartstart Farnham Lions. See workshop dates in the events guide or visit www.heartstartfarnhamlions.co.uk.


Nestling in the Surrey Hills and the starting point for two long-distance footpaths, Farnham is a great location for those who like walking.

The town offers walks for people of all abilities, ages and levels of fitness. A simple stroll around the Bishop’s Meadow is accessible to all, and a slightly longer walk into Farnham Park offers glorious views of the town and hills beyond.

Put your best foot forward

Useful websiteswww.farnhamramblers.org.ukwww.walkingforhealth.org.ukwww.farnhamwalkingfestival.orgwww.farnham.gov.uk

Long distance walksSt Swithun’s Way (to Winchester) and the North Downs Way (to Dover) both start in Farnham. These long-distance paths offer wonderful views across the Surrey and Hampshire countryside, as well as posing a challenge to walkers. Whether you choose to walk a few miles along one of these well-signed routes or to head into the hills for an hour’s exercise, the countryside starts half a mile from the town centre.

Walking groupsFarnham has several walking groups that can offer ready-made excursions.

The Farnham Ramblers walk every day of the year, with routes from three to 12 miles. The friendly group leaders welcome curious visitors to try their trips. They cater for all levels of fitness from gentle three-mile strolls at an easy pace to longer and faster whole-day rambles. If you are interested in getting outdoors, this is a wonderful way to start.

Walks for Health is an initiative for people who want to improve fitness and meet other people. The group meet every Tuesday at 10.30am at Farnham Leisure Centre. The walk is 50 minutes long and there is an option to do a shorter, slower walk.

Farnham Walking FestivalThe Farnham Walking Festival runs for three weeks from 16 May and offers guided walks from one mile to 20 with everything in between.

In 2020 the Festival is offering around 60 walks, starting with a Shakespeare Sonnet Walk around the town and ending with walks in from local villages to a community picnic.

The walks are led by knowledgeable leaders who will show you sights you’ve never seen before. Nature lovers are catered for with walks looking at trees in Alice Holt and around town, while history buffs can learn about Wrecclesham and Badshot Lea. There will even be a treasure trail for children to take part in around Farnham.

There are self-guided walks available throughout the year on the Walking Festival website and walk leaders organise a regular monthly walk.

Self-guided walksDiscover Farnham’s industrial past, public art and trees of note by taking yourself on a self-guided walk around the town. You can also find out more about Farnham’s heritage with our circular heritage trail.

Copies of the walks can be found on Farnham Town Council’s website or you can pick up a leaflet from the Council office in South Street.

Town walksFarnham’s hidden charms are revealed by this informative 2-3 mile walk around Farnham town centre. Find out more about Farnham and its history.

Meet at Waggon Yard car park on the first Sunday of the month at 11am. The cost is £4 per head and this is donated to charity.


Tue-Sat 10am-5pm

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Art, culture and heritage for all

England’s Craft Town There are many factors that combine to make Farnham special but one element that sits at the heart of the area’s distinctiveness is craft.

Farnham’s connection with craft dates back to the Roman times but it was the Victorian era and the great success of The Farnham Pottery in Wrecclesham that earned the town a reputation for being a craft town.

Over the years, this status has been enhanced by Farnham becoming home to the University for the Creative Arts, the Farnham Maltings, Crafts Study Centre and The New Ashgate Gallery.

In 2013, Farnham was designated as England’s Craft Town. This honour ensures that Farnham will continue to be home to world renowned craft artists and the next generation of craft-makers.

In February, a panel will be visiting to evaluate whether Farnham should be England’s first ‘Craft City’.

Get crafty Visit www.crafttownengland.org for a list of craft organisations in Farnham.

Craft month In October, Farnham hosts a celebration of craft. Throughout the month, there are hundreds of ways for you to get involved with craft-themed events.

The programme includes opportunities to meet craft-makers, to try your hand at a new interest or to buy a unique piece of local craft.

Visit www.crafttownengland.org for information about how to get involved.

Open studios in Farnham Every summer, local artists open their doors and invite the public to visit their studio and see them at work. To see who is taking part in Surrey Artists’ Open Studios or to find a local artist, visit www.surreyopenstudios.org.uk.

Surrey Artist of the Year As a celebration of artistic talent, the New Ashgate Gallery and the Surrey Artists’ Open

Studios invite you to vote for your favourite artist during open studio visits. The artist with the most votes will appear in an exhibition at the New Ashgate Gallery.

Visit www.newashgate.org.uk for full details.

Farnham art venues to visit in 2020 New Ashgate Gallery, Waggon Yard www.newashgate.org.ukThe New Ashgate Gallery supports emerging artists and delivers creative learning through talks and workshops.

Visit the gallery to see the latest exhibition and browse the shop for original art in all mediums.

Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square www.farnhammaltings.comVisit Farnham’s cultural centre for a varied programme of theatre, cinema, craft, music and workshops.

The Crafts Study Centre www.csc.uca.ac.ukHome to collections of modern and contemporary calligraphy, ceramics, textiles, furniture and wood of makers from the 20th and 21st century.

As a town with a great history, an ongoing centre of arts and crafts and a community of residents who love where they live, Farnham does much to share its heritage.

From glimpses into the area’s prehistoric past, famous inventions and the lives of ordinary people, local historians invite you to discover the story of Farnham. As the town continues to flourish, there are plenty of reasons to celebrate its cultural present and future too.


The Centre hosts inspiring exhibitions which are free to attend.

Grants for creative projects Grants are available for Farnham organisations that wish to apply for funding for an art-based educational activity. To be eligible for consideration, the project should have a creative input and benefit Farnham people.

Farnham Town Council is a trustee of the South Street Trust Fund which awards around 25 grants each year. Previous projects which have been successful for funding include a clay exploration class for children aged 3 to 11 and the commissioning of some artists to work with children in 12 local schools.

Visit www.farnham.gov.uk/grants for details about grant criteria and an application form.

Hidden HeritageBeneath our feet are hints into Farnham’s historic past, including ancient burial sites, potteries and brickworks and the footprints of the homes of our ancestors. Fortunately, much of this has been revealed over the years through excavations and research before being painstakingly recorded by archaeologists and historians. The results of this work is Farnham’s Hidden Heritage and, thanks to funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, it is gradually being presented in a lively and accessible way for people of all ages to enjoy.

Look out for information boards around the town and pick up the series of five leaflets covering stone age, late prehistoric, Roman, Saxon and medieval life in Farnham. These are just the beginning of Farnham’s Hidden Heritage project. More information and the leaflets are available at www.farnham.gov.uk/hiddenheritage.


Farnham Fringe Festival In June, the spotlight is on the performing arts.

Every day for a month, performances of all kinds take place in venues across Farnham.

Information about taking part or hosting a performance can be found at www.farnhamflashfestival.org.

Farnham Fringe Fiction Competition Do you have a story to tell? If so, then how about entering the Farnham Fringe Fiction Competition. Entries should be a maximum of 500 words. Full details can be found on the Farnham Fringe Festival website at www.farnhamflashfestival.org.

Museum of Farnham Located in a beautiful Georgian town house, the Museum of Farnham is dedicated to presenting the town’s history with its own highly engaging approach. From children’s craft and dressing-up activities and storytelling to evening talks and themed exhibitions, prepare to be educated in a thoroughly enjoyable and effortless way. Discover the stories of the notable people who shaped Farnham to the town it is today as well as the everyday folk who lived and worked here.

Find the museum at Wilmer House, 38 West Street, Farnham, GU9 7DX, open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-5pm. www.farnhammaltings.com/museum.

Famous names wall Farnham’s connections with numerous famous people is celebrated on the Famous Names Wall located halfway along South Street. Among them are household names as well as local heroes including Madge Green who pioneered Farnham in Bloom, John Henry Knight who invented the first two-seater petrol driven car to run on the road, and former England rugby player Jonny Wilkinson.

Visit our website for more famous sons and daughters of the Farnham area and see the wall itself when you are next in town.

For the recordCommemorative plaques are a familiar sight on walls in Farnham. They mark the opening of buildings (and bridges), provide information about former occupants and historical facts. To see a selection of Farnham’s plaques for yourself, visit www.farnham.gov.uk for a trail created and recorded by resident Peter Bridgeman.

The Farnham SocietyThe Farnham Society is one of the oldest and largest conservation and amenity societies in the country. Its prime objective is to preserve the architectural heritage of Farnham promoting the highest standards of planning and conservation, campaigning for appropriate development and taking an active part in protecting the environment.

To find out more about being a member visit www.farnhamsociety.org.uk.


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Whether you are looking for a fresh challenge, opportunities to socialise or new ways to fill your time, Farnham is bursting with things to do.

As well as visiting arts and heritage venues and gorgeous parks and gardens, Farnham residents benefit from plenty of opportunities to get actively involved in clubs and informal groups. Social activities are often volunteering opportunities too – benefitting you and your community.

Try something new

Why try something new? Doing something new, whether it is meeting new people, learning a new skill or going somewhere different keeps life interesting and varied. Volunteering, clubs and hobbies can also be great for combating loneliness and for benefitting others in the community.

One example is Men in Sheds which is aimed at men who enjoy fixing or making things and being outdoors.

Men in Sheds meets on a drop-in basis on Tuesdays at the space2grow garden (next to Bishop’s Meadow). It’s a very relaxed, informal group and new members are welcome. It’s also free. Men in Sheds welcomes donations of unwanted tools and equipment too. Full details at www.farnhammaltings.com/artsandhealth/shed or call 01252 745428.

The ‘Things to do’ section of Farnham Town Council’s website is a great place to find out about sports clubs and other societies.

Share your skills or your timeEveryone has a skill or ability that others could benefit from. Whether it’s a spot of gardening, driving someone to the shops or cooking a hot meal for someone who can no longer do so

themselves, Timebank helps you put your time and talents to good use. It works by recording every hour of time you give helping someone else, giving you a time credit that you can exchange should you ever need someone else’s help. Skills like DIY and offering friendship can make a huge difference.

The Farnham area Timebank is run by Hale Community Centre. Find out more in the What We Do section of the centre’s website: www.halecommunitycentre.org.uk.

Services to Farnham Awards With so many people volunteering through local organisations or helping out neighbours in need, it is no surprise that the annual Services to Farnham Awards are so popular.

Each year, dozens of local people are nominated for an award to thank them for their contributions to the community, whether by helping a local young people’s group, helping an elderly neighbour with shopping or fundraising for a local good cause. Anyone can nominate.

Nominations are open each year from October to December. Nominating is easy. Simply pick up a form from the council office or go online at www.farnham.gov.uk/servicestofarnham.


Farnham Town Councillors 2019 - 2023

Councillors

Castle

David Beaman Farnham Residents 3 Highfield Close Farnham GU9 8EZ

07788 202242 [email protected]

George Hesse Farnham Residents Hollybush Cottage Bishop’s Mead Farnham GU9 7DU


Hale and Heath End

Sally Dickson Farnham Residents 39 Alma Way Farnham GU9 0QN


Michaela Gray Farnham Residents c/o Farnham Town Council South Street Farnham GU9 7RN


Shortheath and Boundstone

Kika Mirylees Farnham Residents 15 Burnt Hill Way Farnham GU10 4RN


John Ward Farnham Residents Woodlands 7 Wrecclesham Hill Farnham GU10 4JN


Firgrove

Alan Earwaker Farnham Residents c/o Farnham Town Council South Street Farnham GU9 7RN

c/o 01252 712667 [email protected]

John Neale Farnham Residents Kinsale House 1 Giffards Meadow Farnham GU9 8DA

01252 716818/07771 894501 [email protected]

Moor Park

Andy MacLeod Farnham Residents 11A Menin Way Farnham GU9 8DY

01252 726823/07777 684456 [email protected]

Michaela Martin Farnham Residents 1 Moor Park Lane Farnham GU10 1NS


The Bourne

Roger Blishen Farnham Residents Jasmine Court Bat & Ball Lane Farnham GU10 4RA


Carole Cockburn Conservative Catherston 5 Pine Ridge Drive Farnham GU10 3JW



Farnham Bourne

Roger Blishen – Farnham Residents

Carole Cockburn – Conservative

Farnham Castle

David Beaman – Farnham Residents

George Hesse – Farnham Residents

Farnham Firgrove

Jerry Hyman – Farnham Residents

John Neale – Farnham Residents

Farnham Hale and Heath End

Sally Dickson – Farnham Residents

Michaela Gray – Farnham Residents

Farnham Moor Park

Andy MacLeod – Farnham Residents

Michaela Martin – Farnham Residents

Farnham Shortheath and Boundstone

Kika Mirylees – Farnham Residents

John Ward – Farnham Residents

Farnham Upper Hale

Penny Marriott – Farnham Residents

Peter Marriott – Farnham Residents

Weybourne and Badshot Lea

Daniel Hunt – Liberal Democrats

Mark Merryweather – Liberal Democrats

Wrecclesham and Rowledge

Peter Clark – Farnham Residents

Brian Edmonds – Farnham Residents

The borough councillors who represent Farnham are:

For your borough councillor’s contact details visit www.waverley.gov.uk/councillors or email them using the email convention [email protected]. Tel: 01483 523333

Waverley Borough Council

Surrey County Council

Farnham Central

Andy MacLeod – Farnham Residents

Farnham North

Stephen Spence – Farnham Residents

Farnham South

Wyatt Ramsdale – Conservative

The county councillors who represent Farnham are:

For your county councillor’s contact details visit www.surrey.gov.uk/councillors or email them using the email convention [email protected]. Tel: 03456 009 009

Upper Hale

Pat Evans Farnham Residents 2 Handcroft Cottages Pankridge Street Crondall Farnham GU10 5RG

c/o 01252 712667 [email protected]

John Scotty Fraser Farnham Residents 40 Alma Lane Farnham GU9 0LH


Weybourne and Badshot Lea

David Attfield Liberal Democrats 38 St George’s Road Badshot Lea Farnham GU9 9LY01252 689238 [email protected]

Mark Merryweather Liberal Democrats Pheasant Cottage Frensham Farnham GU10 3DH

07768 [email protected]

Wrecclesham and Rowledge

Paula Dunsmore Conservative 41 Little Green Lane Farnham GU9 8TF


Brian Edmonds Farnham Residents 9 Quennells Hill Farnham GU10 4NE




Farnham Town Council aims to be carbon neutral by 2030 and to work with and encourage the local community to reduce carbon emissions at a local level.

With 2020 marking the start of a new year and a new decade, this is a great time to pledge to reduce your carbon emissions. We’d love to hear what you are committing to do so we can share your ideas on our website and social media as a way to inspire others.

Here are a few ideas for leading a greener lifestyle in Farnham.

Greener Farnham

Eat with the seasonsOne of the ways to reduce our carbon footprint is to eat with the seasons and to buy British, and preferably local, food.

Some ways you can do this in Farnham include:

Buy from the Farmers’ MarketThe Farnham Farmers’ Market is held on the fourth Sunday of the month from 10am to 1.30pm in Central Car Park.

Every month you can expect there to be 30-40 stalls selling produce which has been grown, raised, caught, baked, pickled, processed or made within 50 miles of the market. This includes a wide range of farm produce, hand-made consumable products and craft items.

Shop at the Country MarketFarnham Country Market, formerly the WI Market, has been selling home produced items for 70 years. You can buy a range of cakes, bakes and savouries, honey, turned wood, greetings cards, knitted and sewn items, homemade soap, jewellery, gifts, and preserves.

The market has a stall in the Cellar Bar at the Maltings Monthly Market on the first Saturday of each month, except January, from 9am to 4pm. Orders in advance can be sent to [email protected].

Apply for an allotmentGrowing and eating something you have grown gives a great sense of achievement and tastes delicious too!

If managed properly, an allotment can provide you with fruit and veg all year round which will cut down on the cost of your weekly food bill.

Farnham Town Council has eight allotments in and around Farnham. If you would like to put your name down for a plot, please complete an allotment application form at www.farnham.gov.uk.

Support the community farm Farnham Community Farm is a local vegetable growing project. Become a member and receive a weekly share of the farm’s vegetable harvest and the opportunity to get involved in regular volunteering and events. Find out more at www.farnhamcommunityfarm.com.


Join a Gardening ClubHale gardening club is open to everyone and meets in the community garden at Hale Community Centre on Tuesdays from 10am to 11.30am.

Rowledge Gardening Club arranges organised visits to gardens of interest in the summer and holds meetings and talks by guest speakers in the winter months. They meet at Rowledge Village Hall at 8pm on the second Thursday of the month. For more information see www.rowledgegardeningclub.org.uk.

Repair it Volunteers offer free help with repairs to clothes and textiles, electrical items, laptops, mechanical items, furniture and bikes at the Farnham Repair Cafe.

Visitors can bring along up to two items per repair café. The café is held on the second Saturday of the month from 10am to 1pm at The Spire Church, South Street. More information can be found on the Farnham Repair Café’s Facebook page.

Do you know how to make repairs? If you would like to put your skill to good use by being a volunteer at the Repair Café, please email [email protected].

Find a new home for unwanted furnitureIf you have unwanted furniture that could be used by somebody else, the following local charities might be able to see that it goes to a good home.

Sue RyderFurniture showroom at 16 South Street Visit www.sueryder.org to arrange free collection of your furniture.

The Furniture Helpline Collects good quality donated furniture and offers it to local people in need. www.furniturehelpline.co.uk 01420 489000 [email protected]

Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care Furniture showroom at Dogflud Way. To donate an item of furniture, call 01252 710679.

Refill it Refilling your reusable bottle is an easy way to reduce single use plastic and it will save you money too. Download the Refill app from www.refill.org.uk to find out where you can refill your water bottle for free in Farnham.


Getting around without a car Bike: Search on the internet for ‘cycle routes in Farnham’ and you will find yourself presented with any number of routes suitable for two wheels.

If you are stopping off in town, you will find cycle racks at seven locations including at:

■ Lower Hart car park, near the supermarket■ Farnham Library■ Waggon Yard car park■ Central car park■ Farnham leisure centre■ Behind Farnham Town Council■ Railway station

Bus: Older and disabled people who are eligible for a bus pass can travel free during off peak hours on buses across the whole of England (including London).

You can apply for a bus pass and pick up a timetable from Farnham Library.

Farnham residents can also use their bus pass on the hoppa bus service after 9.30am. hoppa provide door to door transport in and around Farnham. To register or book call 01428 681701 or visit www.hoppa.org.uk.

Walk: Farnham has a network of footpaths which can get you from A to B in no time at all. Visit www.surreycc.gov.uk and search for ‘footpath map’ to find an interactive map which will show you the routes of public footpaths.

Volunteer to make a differenceThere are many ways to get involved in conservation in Farnham. Visit www.farnham.gov.uk and view the directory of services to find local environmental and conservation groups for you to join.

If you are involved in the running of a local group, you can add your details free of charge to the directory.

Farnham Biodiversity Group Volunteers have formed the Farnham Biodiversity Group with the sole aim of drawing up a biodiversity plan for Farnham.

If you would like to be involved or kept informed about the group’s work, visit their website at www.farnhambap.org.uk.


Farnham is a town with wonderful public gardens. Whatever the season, there are several worth visiting. Here are some of our favourites.

The gardens of Farnham

Batting’s Garden Junction of A287 and The Ridgeway Enter through the splendid oak gateA wildlife garden tucked behind a hedgerow alongside an otherwise busy junction. Looked after by conservation volunteers and well worth a visit if you enjoy an informal space to wander among grasses, wildflowers, birds and insects. The garden was presented to the town in 1933. It was given by Walter Batting who set up a drapers and outfitters in Alton and later retired to Great Austins.

Victoria Garden Off Brightwells Road An award-winning garden in Farnham’s town centre, this hidden gem never fails to disappoint. Loved equally by children, office workers and gardeners, Victoria Garden makes wonderful use of its location of a former outdoor swimming pool. Roses, clematis, lavenders and hebes abound but this is a garden to enjoy all year round, with giant chessboard, mosaic hopscotch and mini maze.

Haren Garden Enter from South Street (east side) Celebrating the friendship between Farnham and the Netherlands’ town of Haren, this small garden appropriately features lots of Dutch tulips,

making a visit essential in spring or early summer. Large trees and attractive shrubs provide shade while the River Wey gives added interest.

The garden remembers the generosity of Farnham residents to the people of Haren in World War 2 and after flooding in 1953.

Evelyn Borelli Garden of Rest Falkner Road The Evelyn Borelli Garden of Rest offers not only a peaceful spot to reflect, it also includes several pieces of public art. The result is an interesting place to walk or sit, with a modern, creative feel.

Museum Garden West Street A tranquil walled garden just steps away from the hustle and bustle of the town centre. A perfect place to visit during a lunch break or to conclude a visit to the Museum.

The Garden of Reflection, West Street Cemetery Recently extended and refurbished, this garden offers a calm and peaceful place to remember loved ones. A largely white planting scheme is complemented with seasonal bulbs, plants and shrubs. Subtle screening offers privacy from neighbouring allotments.


National Garden Scheme Many of Farnham’s amateur and professional gardeners take part in the National Garden Scheme each year, opening up their gardens to visitors for free or a small donation. From small cottage gardens to sites covering a few acres, these are largely private gardens with exquisite planting or ambitious designs. Search for local gardens at www.ngs.org.uk or look out for the local guide over spring and summer.

Secret Gardens of Farnham 2020From big ideas on a small budget to bold and inspiring large gardens, there is a category for all scales of gardening in the annual Secret Gardens of Farnham competition.

The competition is open to gardeners who live in Farnham. This includes: Badshot Lea, Hale, Upper Hale, The Bourne, Boundstone, Heath End, Moor Park, Rowledge, Weybourne, Wrecclesham and the town centre.

As well as aiming to discover some fantastic gardens, the competition encourages and rewards horticultural talent and environmental responsibility.

Secret Gardens’ Categories The categories are:■ Best Courtyard■ Best Hanging Basket or Container■ Best Front, Back or Small Garden■ Best Large Garden■ Best Public House or Hotel■ Best Vegetable Garden■ Best Shop Front■ Best Wildlife Garden■ Best Business Premises■ The 2020 Madge Green Community

Gardening Project

You can enter as many categories as you like.

Judging criteriaThe judges will look for:■ Planting, annual bedding, shrub borders and

other general planting■ Lawns

■ Hedges■ Vegetables■ Compost areas■ Areas for wildlife■ Environmental responsibility such as using

peat-free compost or rainwater harvesting

Each entry will receive a judges’ report and an award certificate.

Key datesThe competition will open in May and judging will take place in mid-July.

PrizesAll entrants are invited to the Farnham in Bloom Awards’ ceremony in October.

The winner of each category will receive a certificate and a trophy that they will hold for one year.

First prize – £50 in garden vouchers.

Second and third prize – Certificates and garden vouchers.

A Gardener of the Year Award will also be given by the judges.

You can enter online at www.farnham.gov.uk/bloom or pick up an application form from the Council office.

Under new managementFarnham Town Council has taken on the management of Gostrey Meadow, Batting’s Garden, Riverside Home Park, the Haren Garden and the Evelyn Borelli Garden.

As well as putting best horticultural practice in place, we will be overseeing improvements to the gardens’ infrastructure such as paths and entrances.

We are looking for volunteers to help us with some of the ongoing watering and green-fingered activities in Farnham’s open spaces. If you would like to find out more about volunteering to be a Bloomin’ Friend, please email [email protected].


2020 anniversaries

VE Day 75 On 8 May 2020, it will be 75 years since the end of World War 2 in Europe. Here are some ways you can join in the national three-day weekend of celebrations and commemorative events.

Friday 8 May (Bank Holiday)Raise a glass at 3pm in the Nation’s Toast to the Heroes of World War 2 or, if you are piper, you could join thousands of pipers around the world in playing Battle’s O’er outside your local church, village green, pub, shop or other public place.

Ringing out for peaceAt 7pm, church bells will be rung in celebration of the peace and friendships we share today.

Friday 8 to Sunday 10 MayEnjoy a day of celebrations by organising a party in your street or local village hall.

How to organise a street partyIf you are thinking about holding a street party, the advice is to plan early.

Visit www.waverley.gov.uk for details about applying for a road closure and to find out if you need a temporary events notice.

Sunday 10 May, 10.30amChurch services will take place across the country to remember those who lost their lives or returned home wounded.

Farnham in Bloom is 30Thirty years ago, Farnham resident and national judge of flower arranging, the late Madge Green adopted a project to make Farnham beautiful by bringing flowers into the town.

She formed a working group which eventually worked alongside Farnham Town Council, local businesses and voluntary organisations.

In 2005, the project was handed over to Farnham Town Council. It has grown in size and has touched the lives of residents in all parts of Farnham. How will you help us to celebrate this inclusive community project?

Ways you can celebrate Farnham in Bloom ■ Plant a sunflower for everybody who lives in

your home. Who can grow the tallest?■ Organise or volunteer to take part in a litter pick.■ Enter the Secret Gardens competition. ■ Come along to the Bloomin’ Kids Gardening

Workshops at Easter or October half term. ■ Visit the Allotment Show in September. ■ Plant some bulbs.■ Grow your own – you do not need a big space. ■ Encourage wildlife with a bug hotel or a pile of leaves.■ Plant a pollinator garden to attract bees.■ Make a hanging basket – hang it at home or

give it as a present. ■ Grow flowers and herbs.■ Make a herb garden with your children.■ Save rainwater for watering when it is dry.■ Plant a commemorative tree or shrub.■ Sponsor a town centre hanging basket.■ Get outside and enjoy Farnham’s flowers and

great open spaces.

Florence Nightingale (1820-1910)Two hundred years ago, Florence Nightingale, the pioneer of nursing reform, was born. Florence had a connection with Farnham through her aunt, Ann, who was married to George Nicholson the owner of Waverley Abbey House. Whilst staying in this area, Florence is recorded as taking an interest in the welfare of the poor and became friendly with the Reverend Richard Garth who lived at Lowlands, later renamed Brightwells House. One other tangible connection with Florence Nightingale is a travelling Holy Communion set which she presented to Farnham Hospital. It is inscribed ‘For the use of the Nurses and Patients at Farnham Hospital from Florence Nightingale of the Crimea’. A further gift of a similar set and crucifix is also recorded.

Other Farnham anniversariesIn 2020, the Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its centenary, it will be 50 years since the Craft Study Centre achieved charitable status and Hale Community Centre will mark its tenth birthday.

Halls to HireIf you are looking for a venue to hold your VE Day party, see our list of Halls to Hire at www.farnham.gov.uk

Useful informationLinks to useful VE Day 75 websites can be found at www.farnham.gov.uk/veday75


From dance and performance groups to sports clubs and the scout movement, there are lots of organised activities for young people in Farnham.

Things to do for teens

Youth clubsYouth clubs help young people to understand the world around them and are a safe place to meet their friends and to take part in activities.

40Degreez40Degreez run three youth clubs for young people.

Hangout is for children in Year 6. The club meets from 3.30pm to 5pm. To enable more young people to attend, boys meet on a Wednesday and girls meet on a Friday.

There are a range of activities such as cooking events, table football, basketball, dance mats and computers.

The Fab Club is for young people aged 11-18 who have learning difficulties. It runs on Wednesdays during term time from 3.30-5pm.

Activities include table tennis, pool, cinema nights and projects such as photography and drumming.

The Health Hub is a safe environment for 11 to 18 year olds who are looking for a place to relax and unwind. Ideal for young people who enjoy food, fun and making friends. Fridays from 6.30-8.30pm.

All three clubs meet at the 40 Degreez Youth and Community Centre in Dogflud Way.

If you are interested in your child attending Hangout, please email [email protected].

Wrecclesham Youth ClubMeet every Tuesday from 7-9.30pm during term time at Wrecclesham Community Centre.

Activities on offer include table tennis, Wii, football and a snack shop. For more information email [email protected].

Girlz Club Years 6-7 meet on Mondays from 3.30-5pm and Years 8-9 meet from 5.30-6.30pm at Hale Community Centre. Girlz Club is a safe and secure environment for girls aged 11–15 to give them space and support, provide positive role models and fun activities with an underpinning of resilience building, improving self-esteem, providing choices and encouraging health and

well-being. The aim of the club is to help the girls to gain confidence and sense of self-worth in relation to their own physical and mental status.

Visit www.halecommunitycentre.org.uk for more information.

Farnham Young AdultsFarnham Young Adults is for disabled young adults aged 18 to 25. Activities include cooking, art projects, playing pool, bowling, companion cycling and pub lunches.

The group get together on Sundays and half terms from 10am to 4pm and on Fridays from 7 to 10pm at Farnham Youth Centre, St James Avenue.

For more information, call 01483 230580 or email [email protected].

Farnham CadetsFarnham’s cadets play an active role in town life and can be seen in the Remembrance Day parade and taking part in civic events such as Commonwealth Day, Armed Forces Day and other activities.

Sea CadetsFarnham Sea Cadets can help young people prepare for the future. Cadets learn teamwork, respect, loyalty, self-confidence, self-discipline and more. Activities include sailing, windsurfing, powerboating, rock climbing, camping and music.

To find out more phone 01252 310783 or email [email protected].

Air CadetsFarnham Air Cadets is for fans of aviation, action and adventure who are aged between 13 and 17. Flying, sports, target-shooting and adventure training are just some of the things you might do. Visit www.raf.mod.uk for details about the Farnham squadron.

Army CadetsBased at the TA Centre in Guildford Road, the army cadets promise fun, friendship, action and adventure. Army cadets spend their spare time taking part in adventurous activities such as mountain biking, archery and abseiling. Cadets are aged over 12 and under 18. Visit www.army.cadets.com for information.

See www.farnham.gov.uk for details about things to do for young people.


F is for Farnham Festivals

Unravel...a festival of Yarn, 21 to 23 February Farnham MaltingsOver 80 exhibitors, talks, workshops and more. www.farnhammaltings.com

Farnham Beerex, 23 to 25 AprilBands, barrels, big glasses and lots of beer, Farnham Beerex has everything you need for a joyous celebration of beer. Run by the Lions Club of Farnham Beerex has dozens of beers, stouts, perries and ciders for you to enjoy. www.farnhambeerex.org.uk

Walking Festival, 16 May to 7 JuneExplore Farnham on foot during the Farnham Walking Festival.

The Festival is organised by Farnham Town Council and a team of walking enthusiasts and includes over 50 walks ranging from half-mile strolls to 14-mile hikes. Each walk is led by a volunteer who is an expert in their field. The walks are free to join but booking is essential.www.farnhamwalkingfestival.org

Sustainability Festival, Sunday 24 MayThis family-friendly event at Gostrey Meadow will focus on sustainability and improving the environment, community, and our own health and well-being. Expect plenty of local food and drink to sample, fun activities for children and topical talks about complex issues such as plastics pollution and transport. Organised in partnership with Farnham Town Council. www.farnhamcommunityfarm.com

Thread...a festival of textiles, 13 June Farnham Maltings Knitters, embroiderers, patchworkers, quilters, dressmakers, crocheters and all lovers of fabrics and threads: this festival is for you. With expert-led workshops, talks and demonstrations plus leading exhibitors, you will collect tips and ideas for your next project.www.farnhammaltings.com

Farnham Fringe Festival, June, various locations Farnham’s performing arts festival showcases the wealth of performance talent in the town. Organised by Performers Together, the festival will feature soloists, choirs, theatre, instrumentalists, bands, dance and the spoken word. www.farnhamflashfestival.org

Festival of Transport, 7 June, Upper Hart car park Veteran cars, vintage motorbikes, military and novelty vehicles join the latest supercars in a parade through the town and countryside to the delight of onlookers from nine months to 90 years! Refreshments and entertainment available, too. www.farnhamfestivaloftransport.co.uk

Cycling Festival, 5 JulyWith sportives and town centre races, there is plenty to challenge cycling enthusiasts. If that sounds too energetic, try the Farnham Charity Bike Ride – also on closed roads and a key part of the festival. Stalls and refreshments too as Farnham celebrates pedal power. www.farnhamfestivalofcycling.org

Farnham is a town of festivals. Here is a run-down of some of Farnham’s established annual festivals.

If you are holding a festival in 2020, you can add details to our free events calendar at www.farnham.gov.uk.


Heritage Open days, 11 to 20 September, various locationsSeveral of Farnham’s notable or intriguing buildings open for a few days, giving the public the chance to visit properties of historical, architectural or other interest.www.farnham.gov.uk

Gin and Fizz Festival, 11 and 12 September Farnham MaltingsBorn from the nation’s unwavering love for all things gin-related, the Gin Festival will have some additional fizz in 2020. This ticket-only event offers a high quality tasting experience, the chance to meet distillers, take part in masterclasses and learn the art of mixing your own gin cocktails. www.farnham.gov.uk

Farnham Food & Drink Festival, 27 September, Farnham Town CentreThe biggest one-day festival of its type in the South East, the town centre is taken over with every type of food and drink imaginable plus

cookery talks, demonstrations and tastings. This gastronomic extravaganza offers plenty to eat, drink, buy and learn, whether you are fascinated by world food, a gadget-loving cook or just a person who enjoys food. www.farnham.gov.uk

Craft Month, OctoberFarnham hosts a celebration of craft with hundreds of opportunities to get involved with events featuring countless makers, craft pieces, organisations and venues, throughout the town. This is your chance to see makers in action; take a craft walk; get making and buy work from local designer makers.www.crafttownengland.org

Christmas in FarnhamThe countdown to Christmas begins on 14 November with the Christmas lights switch-on. This is closely followed by the Christmas Market on 13 December.www.farnham.gov.uk


Plan your social calendar for 2020 with this useful guide to some of what’s happening in Farnham in 2020.

Although we’ve made every effort to provide accurate information, arrangements do change so please check the organiser’s website before you attend.

Events shown in green are organised by Farnham Town Council.

Farnham events 2020

JanuarySunday 12 January Quilters’ Fair Farnham Maltings www.farnhammaltings.com

Wednesday 15 and 29 January, 7-9.30pm Heartstart Course St John Ambulance Hall, The Hart www.heartstartfarnhamlions.co.uk

Sunday 18 January Wassail Rural Life Centre www.rural-life.org.uk

Sunday 26 January, 3-5pm Music in the Vineyard The Vineyard Centre, Church House, Union Road www.farnham.gov.uk

FebruaryWednesday 12 and 26 February, 7-9.30pm Heartstart Course St John Ambulance Hall, The Hart www.heartstartfarnhamlions.co.uk

Friday 21 to Sunday 23 February unravel…a festival of yarn Farnham Maltings www.farnhammaltings.com

Sunday 23 February, 3-5pm Music in the Vineyard The Vineyard Centre, Church House, Union Road www.farnham.gov.uk

MarchWednesday 11 and 25 March, 7-9.30pm Heartstart Course St John Ambulance Hall, The Hart www.heartstartfarnhamlions.co.uk

Saturday 14 March Old Time Musical Hall Hale Institute www.farnham.gov.uk

Saturday 21 to Saturday 28 March Spring Big Pick Week Choose your location www.farnham.gov.uk

Thursday 26 March, 7pm Annual Town Meeting of Electors www.farnham.gov.uk

Sunday 28 March, 10-12pm Great British Spring Clean Council offices and town centre www.farnham.gov.uk

Saturday 28 March Steam Toy Rally Rural Life Centre www.rural-life.org.uk

Sunday 29 March, 3-5pm Music in the Vineyard The Vineyard Centre, Church House, Union Road www.farnham.gov.uk

AprilWednesday 8 and 22 April, 7-9.30pm Heartstart Course St John Ambulance Hall, The Hart www.heartstartfarnhamlions.co.uk

w/c 6 April Easter Bloomin’ Kids’ Gardening Workshops West Street greenhouses www.farnham.gov.uk

Events listingIf you’ve organised an event, please add it free of charge to our events calendar at www.farnham.gov.uk.


Thursday 23 to Saturday 25 April Farnham Beerex 2020 Farnham Maltings www.farnhambeerex.org.uk

Sunday 26 April, 3-5pm Music in the Vineyard The Vineyard Centre, Church House, Union Road www.farnham.gov.uk

MayFriday 1 May May Day Ball www.farnham.gov.uk

Saturday 2 May Farnham Duck Race River Wey at Gostrey Meadows www.farnhamweyside.org.uk

Wednesday 6 May Greenhouse Open Day West Street greenhouses www.farnham.gov.uk

Wednesday 6 and 20 May, 7-9.30pm Heartstart Course St John Ambulance Hall, The Hart www.heartstartfarnhamlions.co.uk

Friday 8 to Sunday 10 May VE Day celebrations

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May A Village at War Rural Life Centre www.rural-life.org.uk

Saturday 16 May to Sunday 7 June Farnham Walking Festival www.farnhamwalkingfestival.org

Sunday 17 May, 10-4pm Farnham Wellness Festival £10 per ticket booked via The Maltings booking office www.farnhamwellnessfestival.co.uk

Sunday 17 May, 12-4pm Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society Charity Fun Day with Fun Dog Show Gostrey Meadow

Sunday 24 May Sustainability Festival Gostrey Meadow www.farmham.gov.uk

JuneEarly June Secret Garden Competition Judging www.farnham.gov.uk

Throughout June, every Sunday, 3-5pm Music in the Meadow Gostrey Meadow www.farnham.gov.uk

Wednesday 3 and 17 June, 7-9.30pm Heartstart Course St John Ambulance Hall, The Hart www.heartstartfarnhamlions.co.uk

Sunday 7 June Festival of Transport Upper Hart car park www.farnhamfestivaloftransport.co.uk


Sunday 7 June Spark 2020…festival for children and young people Farnham Maltings www.farnhammaltings.com

Saturday 13 June thread…a festival of textiles Farnham Maltings www.farnhammaltings.com

Throughout June Farnham Fringe Festival Various locations www.farnhamflashfestival.org.uk

Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June Romany Weekend Rural Life Centre www.rural-life.org.uk

Saturday 27 June, 2-9pm Farnham Carnival Parade and Fayre Town Centre and Gostrey Meadow www.farnhamcarnival.org.uk

Sunday 28 June Picnic in the Park Gostrey Meadow www.farnham.gov.uk

JulyThroughout July, every Sunday, 3-5pm Music in the Meadow Gostrey Meadow www.farnham.gov.uk

Wednesday 1 and 15 July, 7-9.30pm Heartstart Course St John Ambulance Hall, The Hart www.heartstartfarnhamlions.co.uk

Saturday 4 July, 2-10pm Hale Carnival Hale Recreation Ground www.halecarnival.co.uk

Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July Fire Engines on Show Rural Life Centre www.rural-life.org.uk

Sunday 5 July, 5.45pm Farnham Town Centre Races www.farnhamfestivalofcycling.org

Sunday 12 July, 12.30pm-5pm Wrecclesham Village Fete Wrecclesham Recreation Ground

Sunday 26 July Rustic Sunday Rural Life Centre www.rural-life.org.uk

AugustThroughout August, every Sunday, 3-5pm Music in the Meadow Gostrey Meadow www.farnham.gov.uk


SeptemberSaturday 5 and Sunday 6 September Rural Life Vintage Revival Rural Life Centre www.rural-life.org.uk

Sunday 6 September Allotment Show and Music in the Meadow Gostrey Meadow www.farnham.gov.uk

Friday 11 and Saturday 12 September Farnham Gin and Fizz Festival www.farnham.gov.uk

Friday 12 to Sunday 20 September Heritage Open Days Various locations around Farnham www.farnham.gov.uk

Sunday 13 September Classic Vehicle Gathering Rural Life Centre www.rural-life.org.uk

Sunday 13 September Farnham Pilgrim Marathon The Sands Recreation Ground www.farnhampilgrim.org.uk

Sunday 27 September, 10-4pm Farnham Food and Drink Festival Castle Street www.farnham.gov.uk

OctoberThroughout October Farnham Craft Month Events are held in and around Farnham www.crafttownengland.org

Friday 9 October, 8pm The William Cobbett Society – Annual Memorial talk Farnham Maltings www.farnhammaltings.com

Saturday 17 to Saturday 24 October Autumn Big Pick Choose your location www.farnham.gov.uk

Saturday 17-Sunday 18 October Festival of Crafts Farnham Maltings www.farnhammaltings.com

w/c 26 October Autumn Bloomin’ Kids Gardening Workshops West Street Greenhouses www.farnham.gov.uk

Saturday 31 October, 3pm-6.30pm All Hallows Eve Rural Life Centre www.rural-life.org.uk

NovemberSaturday 7 November Fireworks and Torchlit Procession Farnham Park www.farnhamroundtable.org.uk

Saturday 7 November Christmas Craft Fair Rural Life Centre www.rural-life.org.uk

Thursday 12 November Venison Dinner Farnham Castle www.farnham.gov.uk

Saturday 14 November Christmas Lights switch-on Gostrey Meadow www.farnham.gov.uk

Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November A Vintage Christmas Rural Life Centre www.rural-life.org.uk

Wednesday 25-Thursday 26 November Christmas fair Farnham Maltings www.farnhammaltings.com


Fresh local food on your doorstep!

Visit the Farnham Farmers’ Market for food that has been grown, raised, caught, baked, pickled, processed or made within a 50-mile radius of the town.

Over 35 stalls 10am to 1.30pm Fourth Sunday of the month Central car park

Find out more about the Farmers’ Market at www.farnham.gov.uk/farmersmarket

DecemberThursday 3 December Civic Christmas Carol Service St Andrew’s Church www.farnham.gov.uk

Saturday 12 and 19 and Sunday 13 and 20 December Santa Specials Rural Life Centre www.rural-life.org.uk

Sunday 13 December, 10-4pm Christmas Market Castle Street and beyond www.farnham.gov.uk

Date tbc Carols on the Green Wrecclesham Recreation Ground

Regular eventsEvery Friday, 9-12noon Coffee Spot Rowledge Village Hall www.rowledgevillage.org.uk

Last Saturday of the month, 10-12noon Hale History Project Coffee Morning Hale Village Hall www.halehistoryproject.co.uk

First Saturday of the month, 9-4pm Maltings monthly market Farnham Maltings www.farnhammaltings.com

Fourth Saturday of the month, 10am-1.30pm Farmers’ Market Central car park www.farnham.gov.uk

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