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Young talent on display at fringe future artists day
It was a successful future artists day at the Shottermill Club for young people interested in art or music.
Children of all ages enjoyed getting creative with free music taster sessions with drums, guitar and ukelele from the team at Music Works. There were also artistic spray-painting workshops with Marty Farrer-Williams from local art studio, Gallery 13. The result was a fantastic outdoor mural, courtesy of the young talented artists!
Marty said: “I’m really happy to have an opportunity to t
Children of all ages enjoyed getting creative with free music taster sessions with drums, guitar and ukelele from the team at Music Works. There were also artistic spray-painting workshops with Marty Farrer-Williams from local art studio, Gallery 13. The result was a fantastic outdoor mural, courtesy of the young talented artists!
Marty said: “I’m really happy to have an opportunity to t
MindWaves needs your help to reach out to more young people
Located at 40 Degreez in Farnham. MindWaves works with young people with learning differences and wellbeing issues, to build confidence through electronic music and radio and to support them as they go into adulthood.
A shortage of funding means the project can’t take on more people and funding applications take time to submit and the funds or grants are not always available.
Jenniann said: I volunteered to set it up because I used to work in youth justice and with children and family services
A shortage of funding means the project can’t take on more people and funding applications take time to submit and the funds or grants are not always available.
Jenniann said: I volunteered to set it up because I used to work in youth justice and with children and family services
Hub celebrates 21 years of volunteering and community service
The sun shone and more than 100 people turned out to enjoy an afternoon of friendship and a free cream tea. Local cake makers led by Pauline Colcutt, had been busy baking scones and there were ice creams for the children who came after school. Pauline has been a volunteer for more than 20 years.
More than 96 people attend language lessons each week, 26 come to play Bridge and 11 learn to play the ukulele. Children are entertained with music groups and craft afternoons and the Hub also holds art
More than 96 people attend language lessons each week, 26 come to play Bridge and 11 learn to play the ukulele. Children are entertained with music groups and craft afternoons and the Hub also holds art
Lib Dems want to give free school meals to all children
Khalil and the Liberal Democrats want to provide free school meals to children in every year across the country
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Liberal Democrat parliamentary hopeful Khalil Yousuf wants to extend free school meals to all children if elected. June is nature month: let’s do more to help our greatest asset Heat was on Tory hopeful as West Sussex v
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Haslemere commemorates 80 years since D-Day
It was nothing but blue skies and sunshine for the 80th anniversary commemoration of D-Day in Haslemere.
The ceremony began with a proclamation by town crier Christian Ashdown, who the wrote the piece himself. Incredibly, his proclamation was chosen to be read out by town criers nationwide and internationally.
Christian has been Haslemere’s town crier since 2010, he is the chairman of the Ancient and Honourable Guild of Town Criers and formerly of the Household Cavalry.
People laying their wr
The ceremony began with a proclamation by town crier Christian Ashdown, who the wrote the piece himself. Incredibly, his proclamation was chosen to be read out by town criers nationwide and internationally.
Christian has been Haslemere’s town crier since 2010, he is the chairman of the Ancient and Honourable Guild of Town Criers and formerly of the Household Cavalry.
People laying their wr
Work finishes on notable steam collection
Hollycombe Steam has received upgrade and maintenance works from the Octavius Rail Electrification and Plant team. Octavius carried out the work as part of its commitment to community projects.
An Octavius spokesperson said: “A site as large and as popular as Hollycombe requires constant maintenance to ensure the unique collection of working steam can remain running for the community.
“With our supply chain partners, the team removed vegetation and upgraded the narrow-gauge steam quarry railwa
An Octavius spokesperson said: “A site as large and as popular as Hollycombe requires constant maintenance to ensure the unique collection of working steam can remain running for the community.
“With our supply chain partners, the team removed vegetation and upgraded the narrow-gauge steam quarry railwa
Choir and acclaimed composer release a CD
A collaboration between chamber choir Excelsis and composer Clive Osgood, has resulted in the release of a CD of Osgood’s setting of the Magnificat.
It was recorded last autumn with the London Mozart Players, soloist Amy Carson and directed by Robert Lewis.
The setting has been written as a companion piece to J.S Bach’s famous setting, making use of a more contemporary musical language. The track et misericordia has been played a number of times on Classic FM.
The Cathedral Music Magazine rev
It was recorded last autumn with the London Mozart Players, soloist Amy Carson and directed by Robert Lewis.
The setting has been written as a companion piece to J.S Bach’s famous setting, making use of a more contemporary musical language. The track et misericordia has been played a number of times on Classic FM.
The Cathedral Music Magazine rev
Mayor and mayoress celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
It took place on Saturday June 1, 50 years to the day after they were married at St. Andrew’s Church in Farnham. The occasion was an al fresco hog roast luncheon in their garden at Woodlands in Wrecclesham.
The party was attended by more than 70 adults, including their children and a number of close relations with a mixture of grandchildren, great nieces and nephews.
John became mayor of Waverley for a second time in May, with Gillian as mayoress
John and Gillian both come from army families
The party was attended by more than 70 adults, including their children and a number of close relations with a mixture of grandchildren, great nieces and nephews.
John became mayor of Waverley for a second time in May, with Gillian as mayoress
John and Gillian both come from army families
Review: Bridgerton Season 3 is a Chemistry-Filled Delight
Bridgerton fans finally get to see romance bloom between Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan), aka ‘Polin’.
The highly anticipated third season is based on Julia Quinn’s novel Romancing Mr. Bridgerton. However, viewers were only treated to the first half of the new season. The second half is set to be released on 13 June. But is it enough to keep fans hooked?
Penelope or ‘Pen’ has clearly had enough of being a wallflower constantly berated by her mother a
The highly anticipated third season is based on Julia Quinn’s novel Romancing Mr. Bridgerton. However, viewers were only treated to the first half of the new season. The second half is set to be released on 13 June. But is it enough to keep fans hooked?
Penelope or ‘Pen’ has clearly had enough of being a wallflower constantly berated by her mother a
Graffiti is on the increase and shows no signs of stopping
Cllr Chris Jackman came back from holiday after May half-term to discover the graffiti. He and his daughter cleaned up the bus stop, but he says it is only a matter of time before it happens again.
Chris said: “The graffiti wasn't there when I went away and it was there when I came back. It's not even the same tag, it’s a different one each time.
“I’ve seen it in the town centre, Wrecclesham, Guilford and in Aldershot. The reason why we are getting involved particularly as councillors and volu
Chris said: “The graffiti wasn't there when I went away and it was there when I came back. It's not even the same tag, it’s a different one each time.
“I’ve seen it in the town centre, Wrecclesham, Guilford and in Aldershot. The reason why we are getting involved particularly as councillors and volu
Proposal to build 170 new houses raises environmental concerns
People are worried that the number of houses along with associated car parking and landscaping, will have a significant impact on the environment and are pushing for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). The site was approved for 150 dwellings in the Farnham Neighbourhood Plan.
Maddox Planning did submit a report on behalf CR Properties Limited about possible effects on the environment. However, they believe an EIA is only required if the site is considered to be sensitive to new developmen
Maddox Planning did submit a report on behalf CR Properties Limited about possible effects on the environment. However, they believe an EIA is only required if the site is considered to be sensitive to new developmen
Mayor launches art trail
Farnham’s mayor and mayoress attended the launch of the North Farnham Art Trail at Kiln Photo, as part of Surrey Artists Open Studios (SAOS).
Mayor Brodie Mauluka opened the event and spoke of his interest in the arts, and was pleased to be shown the photographic exhibition and the charity cabinets of artworks from all participating artists.
He acknowledged the important contribution made by Hive Helpers, this year’s chosen recipient, towards improving wellbeing in the local community through
Mayor Brodie Mauluka opened the event and spoke of his interest in the arts, and was pleased to be shown the photographic exhibition and the charity cabinets of artworks from all participating artists.
He acknowledged the important contribution made by Hive Helpers, this year’s chosen recipient, towards improving wellbeing in the local community through
Activists block Farnborough airport’s three main gates
Extinction Rebellion climate activists blocked access to Farnborough Airport on Sunday, June 2 to protest against increasing the use of private jets and called on the government to ban them. The blockade was part of a global week of action against private aviation under the banner ‘Make Them Pay’, with actions taking place across the world. It follows Europe’s largest private jet convention EBACE in Geneva.
Protesters barricaded the airport’s gulfstream gate with the iconic XR pink boat with ‘L
Protesters barricaded the airport’s gulfstream gate with the iconic XR pink boat with ‘L
Student has drawings published in new book
A soon-to-be illustration graduate from UCA has played her part in a new book of rhymes about the London underground.
Stephanie Zhao, from Farnham, was picked to illustrate Wonderground. A book written and conceived by London-born creative Harry Miller, after responding to his call-out via a UK university noticeboard.
Stephanie brought to life Harry’s rhymes for each underground line, guided by his description of the kind of image he imagined and incorporating her own touches.
She said: “My f
Stephanie Zhao, from Farnham, was picked to illustrate Wonderground. A book written and conceived by London-born creative Harry Miller, after responding to his call-out via a UK university noticeboard.
Stephanie brought to life Harry’s rhymes for each underground line, guided by his description of the kind of image he imagined and incorporating her own touches.
She said: “My f
Great turn out for village fayre
The Recreation Ground was full of people and the car park had to be shut as early as 1.30pm as the event had reached full capacity. Rowledge School gymnastics opened the fayre with the new addition of a stilt walker and giant bubbles.
One of the lucky winners from the dog show
Volunteer Daisy Bennett said: “We were very lucky that the threat of rain held off and the sun shone on the fayre. Set up started at 6.30am and it was a hive of activity until we left the rec after clear down at 6.30pm.
One of the lucky winners from the dog show
Volunteer Daisy Bennett said: “We were very lucky that the threat of rain held off and the sun shone on the fayre. Set up started at 6.30am and it was a hive of activity until we left the rec after clear down at 6.30pm.
Alan Earwaker reflects on his time as mayor
Cllr Alan Earwaker’s time as mayor of Farnham has come to an end and it was certainly a long period of time.
Alan was first elected as mayor in 2021 and was then asked to stay on for a second year. He was re-elected for a third time in 2023, becoming the first mayor in Farnham Town Council’s (FTC) history to do so.
Alan said: “The highlight was a sad occasion and a fantastic occasion. The death of the Queen and the coronation of a King in the same period of time is historical.
“The visit from
Alan was first elected as mayor in 2021 and was then asked to stay on for a second year. He was re-elected for a third time in 2023, becoming the first mayor in Farnham Town Council’s (FTC) history to do so.
Alan said: “The highlight was a sad occasion and a fantastic occasion. The death of the Queen and the coronation of a King in the same period of time is historical.
“The visit from
Man's fundraising cycle in memory of his father
He began on Wednesday, May 29 and is due to finish his ride on Tuesday, June 11 and has raised nearly more than £4,000 over his fundraising target.
On his JustGiving page, Archie said: “I will be raising money for Cancer Research and Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice, who have supported my late father and my family tremendously during his battle with cancer over this last year.
“With 1 in 2 people being diagnosed with some form of cancer over their lifetime. It's increasingly important that these types
On his JustGiving page, Archie said: “I will be raising money for Cancer Research and Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice, who have supported my late father and my family tremendously during his battle with cancer over this last year.
“With 1 in 2 people being diagnosed with some form of cancer over their lifetime. It's increasingly important that these types
Former Oxford scholar to speak at art society
The event will held on Tuesday, June 18 at 2pm at Haslemere Hall. Roger will deliver a talk in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of Gustav Holst in 1874. Gustav was a composer who was famous for The Planets, one of the most popular and recorded works in English music.
Charity's search for a new site
Change of Scene is a small children's charity and care farm. Supporting young people struggling in education, it is currently based in Farnham, on land belonging to the charity's founder.
Since her retirement in 2020, she has generously allowed the charity to keep operating from there, but it is not a permanent solution.
To ensure the charity is able to keep supporting more than 150 vulnerable young people per year, it needs a new home. Without a new site, the charity will have to close.
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Since her retirement in 2020, she has generously allowed the charity to keep operating from there, but it is not a permanent solution.
To ensure the charity is able to keep supporting more than 150 vulnerable young people per year, it needs a new home. Without a new site, the charity will have to close.
Chan
School's free family fun day ‘best day ever’
It was held to help families struggling to keep children entertained during the current cost of living crisis. Fortunately, the weather held and families were able to enjoy the school’s outdoor space.
Children were kept entertained by a bubbleologist, circus skills workshops, bouncy castles, boxing, art workshops and story telling - all free of charge.
The bubbleologist wowed children with the shapes and sizes of the bubbles
Parents marvelled at what an incredible day it was for families and
Children were kept entertained by a bubbleologist, circus skills workshops, bouncy castles, boxing, art workshops and story telling - all free of charge.
The bubbleologist wowed children with the shapes and sizes of the bubbles
Parents marvelled at what an incredible day it was for families and
What's on at Surrey wine festival
It will run on Saturday, June 15 and Sunday June 16 with different vineyards holding their own events and tastings. This year’s line up includes:
Albury’s wine festival on Saturday, will feature vineyard tours, a wildlife walk, wine tasting and masterclasses with an English wine expert. You will be able to indulge in local artisan food and sample wines from all of the Surrey Hills Vineyards (SHV). Albury will also be open on Sunday for walk-in visitors.
The Manor recently launched its Watch Ho
Albury’s wine festival on Saturday, will feature vineyard tours, a wildlife walk, wine tasting and masterclasses with an English wine expert. You will be able to indulge in local artisan food and sample wines from all of the Surrey Hills Vineyards (SHV). Albury will also be open on Sunday for walk-in visitors.
The Manor recently launched its Watch Ho
Children have poems published in their own book
The Young Writers competition encourages children to learn poetry and rhythm, and the nursery has entered a few times over the years. This year proved to be the winning year and all children who entered were published into the My First Poem book.
To come up with ideas for their poems the children were asked questions to do with their name, their best friend, what they like watching on TV and more.
Assistant manager Tyler Pay said: “It was all unique to them and what they liked was their ideas.
To come up with ideas for their poems the children were asked questions to do with their name, their best friend, what they like watching on TV and more.
Assistant manager Tyler Pay said: “It was all unique to them and what they liked was their ideas.
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