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<p>Volunteer Planting Hanging Baskets</p>

Farnham's hanging baskets begin to bloom thanks to army of volunteers

<p>Farnham volunteers filling pots.</p>

Volunteers thanked for helping make Farnham thrive

<p>Head of referees Tony Sollars (left), Farnham Roller Hockey Club chairman Adam Collis and Thomas Broom</p>

Farnham Roller Hockey Club recruit volunteers at successful tournament

<p>John Robini, pictured in his Surrey Police uniform during his long career in law enforcement, alongside a wedding photograph </p>

From police officer to mayor: Haslemere pays tribute to John Robini

<p>Mr Kipling and Noodle who will be at Badshot Lea fete.</p>

Badshot Lea bucks the trend with bigger fete

<p>Alton Runners volunteers at the London Marathon</p>

Alton Runners shine at London Marathon

<p>Michael Alves, from Haslemere, prepares to drive a fully stocked ambulance to Ukraine as part of a humanitarian aid mission.</p>

Haslemere man, 70, drives life-saving ambulance to Ukraine front line

<p>The Alton Runners team at Hogmoor Inclosure Parkrun (Photo: Alton Runners)</p>

Alton Runners take over Hogmoor Inclosure parkrun

<p>Volunteers from Surrey Search & Rescue at the Devil’s Punch Bowl at the start of their 100-mile relay challenge. (Credit: Surrey Search & Rescue)</p>

Rescue teams launch 100-mile challenge from Devil’s Punch Bowl

<p>A befriending volunteer with her friend.</p>

Call for befriending volunteers to tackle loneliness in elderly

<p>Joyful Greens members at Hale Community Centre.</p>

The Long Read: Vibrant centre promotes cohesion and new skills

<p>Dr Martin Angel, left, with fellow Wrecclesham conservationist Myung-hye Chun.</p>

Mothman steps back as conservation group chair

<p>A toad rescued during the Wrecclesham Toad Watch in 2026.</p>

Another record-breaking year for Farnham toad patrol volunteers

<p>FATN hosts Farnham & Bordon MP Greg Stafford.</p>

Talking newspaper seeks new listeners and volunteers

<p>Volunteers give Farnham a spring clean.</p>

Strong community spirit on show at town centre spring clean

<p>SCC contractors working on the Borough</p>

Letters to the editor: Businesses are united over roadworks chaos

<p>The Four Marks Community Speedwatch Team receives the Safer Roads Award from police and crime commissioner Donna Jones.</p>

Awards for Four Marks speed team and Bordon rural crime fighter

<p>A scene from last year's Binsted Fete.</p>

Last-minute reprieve for Binsted fete

<p>Cllr Debbie Curnow-Ford with residents Martin and Michael on “pothole patrol” in Hampshire. Photo credit: Georgia/Tindle</p>

Hampshire launches ‘Pothole Patrol’ as winter leaves roads in crisis

<p>Vodafone Foundation volunteer Dave Harrington, from Alton, shakes hands with Daniel Chapo, the president of Mozambique (Vodafone Foundation).</p>

Volunteer meets Mozambique president during flood relief mission

<p>Wrecclesham Village Fete in 2024.</p>

Fate of fetes uncertain as another is cancelled

<p>Kids planting bulbs for Farnham in Bloom</p>

Farnham in Bloom need team need help dishing the dirt

<p>Children enjoying a wheelbarrow race at Rowledge Village Fayre in 2024.</p>

Another community event cancelled over volunteer shortage

<p>A scene from a previous Hale Carnival.</p>

The carnival is over – at least for now

<p>A scene from Hale Carnival in 2025.</p>

Hale Carnival cancelled for 2026

<p>Celia Griffith, Nicola Carr and Sue Harvey from the Farnham Ramblers and Vanessa Silva from the University of Creative Arts</p>

Farnham Sports Council welcome several speakers to latest meeting