Paul Ferguson

3 days ago | farnhamherald.com | Paul Ferguson

Cameron Bellis is renowned for being prepared as the nine-year-old from 1st Headley Scouts saved a diner from choking during a family outing to Dorset last year. But the ten-year-old from Lindford was left shocked and surprised when he was presented with an Unsung Hero Award by chief scout, Dwayne Fields, for his holiday heroics. The Lindford youngster is in esteemed company as 20 young scouts were selected from more than 100 nominations – and that’s out of 475,000 scouts in the UK.

3 days ago | altonherald.com | Paul Ferguson

A pensioner from Alton could be facing imprisonment after admitting to a host of historic child abuse charges. James McKell pleaded guilty to nine counts when he appeared before Basingstoke Magistrates Court this morning (Tuesday, May 13). The 82-year-old of Ackender Road admitted to seven counts of non-penetrative sexual activity with a boy under the age of 16 at an address in Alton during the 2000s.

4 days ago | farnhamherald.com | Paul Ferguson

A primary school in Farnham where leaders leave “nothing to chance” is one of Surrey’s best after getting a perfect report from Ofsted inspectors. The “truly inclusive school” got top marks in all five categories with three inspectors lavishing praise on everything from leadership and management to early years provision in their glowing report. “Pupils value the kindness and support of staff who care for them very well. They know what is expected of them and their behaviour is exemplary.

4 days ago | farnhamherald.com | Paul Ferguson

The family-friendly trail is a great way for local people and visitors to learn more about the different types of bees and their habitats around Farnham. Hive Helpers founder, Erica Evans, talks about the trail at the launch event. The guides have 12 blank spaces as each location has a rubbing plate, with town mayor, Cllr Brodie Mauluka, making the first etching at the launch event last week.

6 days ago | farnhamherald.com | Paul Ferguson

All roads will lead to Farnham as a talk and micro-pilgrimage will take place at St Andrew’s from 1.15pm this Friday (May 16). Dawn Champion from the British Pilgrimage Trust will talk about the history of the practice and why it’s becoming so popular and relevant today. Farnham can claim to being one of the oldest walking and pilgrimage centres in the UK given its links to the Pilgrim Way and Harrow Way. A micro-pilgrimage around the town centre will follow the talk.