A new poetry hub is opening in Farnham Library, offering a space for all to share and write poetry in Surrey. Farnham Library Launches New Poetry Hub for Community Engagement Surrey’s poet is excited about a new start. It’s happening at Farnham Library. A poetry hub now exists on Wednesdays in the West Street building.…
Explore why neighboring Farnham and Aldershot in England have very different reputations despite their close links. Farnham and Aldershot Contrasting Towns, Shared Borders in England Farnham often appears on “best towns” lists. Nearby Aldershot received a different label; a newspaper called it “Britain’s worst town.” Rushmoor borough includes both Aldershot and Farnborough, and it ranked…
Explore England’s first purpose-built care home in Farnham, transforming elderly care and replacing old workhouses. Pioneering Care: Farnham’s First Purpose-Built Care Home Revolutionized Elderly Care The late 1930s changed elderly care in England. Two Farnham care homes led this change. St James’s was the first home built for the elderly, while St Andrew’s was in…
A decade after officials tried to block development, Farnham’s green spaces, including its hop gardens, were lost to housing. Farnham’s Stonehenge Surrendered to Developers Ten Years Ago Ten years ago, officials aimed to block town development. They wanted to protect green spaces, said the Herald. But a decision on Beavers Road housing stalled; it wasn’t…
Tilford WI marks its 100th birthday with celebration, recalling past events and community contributions. Tilford WI Celebrates a Century with 100th Birthday Celebration Tilford WI celebrated their 100th birthday. They remembered many past events. The group “went Dutch” in the past. Light forced them to end a party early. They even got royal thanks by…
Appeal closing statements complete for 83 homes near Farnham Park. Inspector deciding after Waverley Council refusal. Farnham Housing Development Closing Statements Made at Appeal Hearing Hey, guess what’s been going on near Farnham Castle? They debated building 83 houses. A planning inspector, Johanna Ayres, is now deciding. Gleeson Homes wants to build them. Waverley Council…
Farnham residents dismayed as new pavement on White Cottage Close crumbles rapidly after installation, raising safety concerns. New Farnham Pavement Falls Apart Hours After Installation Folks in Farnham are dealing with a crumbling sidewalk that fell apart soon after workers installed it. Joe and Samantha Higgins noticed the work happening near their home on White…
A new area featuring flamingos and diverse wetland birds opens at Birdworld during half term break. Birdworld Unveils Flamingo and Wetlands Exhibit for February Half Term Birdworld in Farnham is changing a lot. They are adding a big indoor café and play area, set to become the region’s largest indoor play zone. The park spans…
The Wrecclesham Conservation Group marks a year of wildlife projects, community engagement, and biodiversity. Wrecclesham Conservation Group Celebrates a Year of Green Progress Imagine a frosty morning in a churchyard. It’s in south Farnham. The air is cold, and the grass is white. People are searching for creatures. Gardeners usually don’t like these creatures. The…
Accountants Branston Adams host a ball for Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice on March 21st at the Bush Hotel. Branston Adams Charity Ball: A Magical Night for Phyllis Tuckwell A Farnham charity’s fans are invited to a ball. Branston Adams accountants eagerly anticipate the Charity Spring Ball as it benefits Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice. The event offers a…