Paul Ferguson

4 days ago | farnhamherald.com | Paul Ferguson

Families will be put through their paces at a beauty spot in Bordon this Sunday (May 18). A Family Duathlon will be part of a Wellbeing Fayre taking place from 10am to 3pm at Hogmoor Inclosure. The “Hogmoor 6” challenge which includes a 2km run followed by a 4km bike ride is part of the Spring into Health Campaign by the Whitehill & Bordon Community Trust. Visitors will find a host of information about local organisations, activities and events that support residents health and wellbeing.

5 days ago | farnhamherald.com | Paul Ferguson

Over the last fortnight the Herald has spoken to numerous people who remember the festivities of May 8, 1945. So for this week’s Peeps, we’re going to share a few of their memories 80 years on from the milestone…"Mr Petersfield" David Weeks made an appearance. He is seen here showing photographs from the 1945 VE Day street party on Penns Road. “The party itself wasn’t much to shout about, if I’m honest, as there were a couple of dozen people.

5 days ago | farnhamherald.com | Paul Ferguson

Take Queen Elizabeth Country Park, for instance. Yes, it’s got a visitor centre and plenty of trails for walkers and cyclists, but the focus remains on trees and nature. Half a century ago all manner of whacky – and dare we say it, tacky – plans were put forward to draw more people off the A3. These included creating a series of scenic drives around the wooded site and even a monorail, but neither saw the light of day.

1 week ago | farnhamherald.com | Paul Ferguson

Cllr Natalie Bramhall has hit back at claims that Surrey County Council (SCC) isn’t doing enough to promote Brightwells Yard with concerns being raised the area could become a “desolate ghost town” and “blight on Farnham”. “We’ve got to stop the malaise,” said Cllr Bramhall in calling for a “reset in relationship” between SCC and Waverley BC over the running of Brightwells Yard.

1 week ago | farnhamherald.com | Paul Ferguson

A popular bar and nightspot in Farnham has been lauded for sticking it to spikers in a town centre first. Women who visit Borelli’s Wine Bar on weekend evenings will be offered one of four “anti-spike” stickers to cover the top of their glass. The venue is understood to be the first in Farnham to “proactively protect local and visiting ladies” by offering the stickers, which are vegan, waterproof and made from recycled materials.