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BragaTanga in Concert –cancellation
Farringdon Village Hall Management Committee is sad to announce the cancellation
of a visit by the acclaimed international folk band, Braga Tanga,
scheduled for Saturday 4 February in the Village Hall.

KEYHOLDER RECORDS FOR AUDIBLE INTRUDER ALARMS - Updated 6th January 2012

Hampshire Police have recently made a significant announcement which will affect the majority of householders who have Type B (audible) intruder alarms installed at their homes and/or office premises and have registered keyholders' names with the Police. . . . more

Parish news from the parish clerk - Updated 7th January 2012

Appeal for possible assistance from owners of 4 wheel-drive vehicles and details of the dismissal of appeal for propsed development adjacent to Marelands on the A32 . . . . . more

WHAT DO THE STARS foretell for 2012? - Updated 2nd January 2012

Well nobody is less likely to have any idea of what the future holds than Farringdon Astrologer Ms Aphelia Boddy, who is not entirely sure which planet she is on let alone which year it is. Due to various circumstances Ms Boddy was not available to provide this service until she resurfaced well after the Christmas and New Year festivities. However, as a service to the gullible and thanks to our generous sponsors, we once again publish Ms Boddy's "Predictions" for the coming year . . . more

Do you care about the future of our village? . . .updated 22nd December 2011

If you do then please join us at a public meeting in the Village Hall on Wednesday 1st February at 8.00pm to learn about the part you can play in producing your plan for the future of Farringdon ( There are also links to Videos giving more information on this page ). . . more

FULL House for the christmas dinner . . . . .Updated 15th December 2011

The Hall was full to bursting on Monday night as the more senior members of the Farringdon community enjoyed good company and excellent food as they came together for the Fortieth Over Sixties Christmas Dinner . . . . . more

GOSPORT ROAD PLANNING REFUSED ON APPEAL . . . Updated 18th July 2011

The Bargate Homes planning application to build 13 "affordable" houses on ground adjacent to Marelands on the west side of the A32 Gosport was turned down by the EHDC in December last year but the appeal made by the applicants has been dismissed, supporting the original decision made by the planning authority. . . . . . more

GOLDEN PHEASANT OPENING - updated 23rd October 2011

With a new, well almost new, name, The Golden Pheasant, formerly the Royal Oak will be opening on Moday 24th at 4 p.m. . . . . more

Farringdon 2012 jubilee celebrations NO LONGER CONFUSED - updated 3rd September 2011

Under the Chairmanship of Tony Amery a working party has been set up to coordinate the organisation of the Village Jubilee Celebrations. More information will (hopefully) be available after the preliminary meeting which will taking place in the next few days.

FARRINGDON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY SUMMER SHOW- Updated 6th August 2011

Saturday the 30th of July and the gardeners of Farringdon were up early (well some of them) to prepare their entries for the 2011 Farringdon Horticultural Society Summer Show in the Village Hall - Two pages of pictures and, thanks to Mr Brian Williams, the overall competition results. . . .more

LATEST UPDATE FROM THE NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH . . . Updated 20th July 2011

The latest update from the Farringdon Neighbourhood Watch and a timely bit of advice about gates and home insulation. . . . . more

CHAWTON AND FARRINGDON BUSINESS NETWORKING GROUP . . Updated 20th July 2011

In business, who you know can be as important to success as what you know. A business networking group is a group formed of like minded business people, to build new business relationships, to help and support one another where possible, and to possible recognize, and generate new business opportunities.  
Ideally such a group avoids stuffiness and cufflinks, and instead provides opportunities for lots of networking, both online and in real life.
 
If you are interested in participating in the Chawton & Farringdon Business Networking Group, please contact Tim Lees or Donal O'Connell.
 
We are planning on officially launching this group in the Autumn of 2011 if there are enough expressions of interest here in the two villages.  
It does not matter what type of business you operate, whether it is a life style type business or a growth type business, whether it is still in the planning stage or already well established, whether a sole trader or limited company.

FARRINGDON PARISH COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS 2011 - Updated 6th June 2011

Thanks to the Parish Clerk, Mike Findlay, we have a full list of future meetings and appointments to the 2011 Farringdon Parish Council . . . . more

NEW TREASURER AND SECRETARY APPOINTED - Updated 2nd June 2011

At a Special General Meeting of the Farrringdon Village Hall Management Committee held on Wednesday (June 1st) a new Treasurer and Secretary were unanimously voted into office. . . .more

GARDENER'S DELIGHT . . . Updated 22nd May 2011

Farringdon Horticultural Society took over the Village Hall on Saturday (21st) for their Unusual Plant Sale. Exquisite timing for once as overnight rain in the small hours of Sunday added some much needed moisture to the flower beds and borders of Farringdon gardeners . . . . more

A SUNNY SUNDAY IN MAY . . . Updated 16th May 2011

Two pages of the exotic and not so exotic machinery that was on display on and around the Church Green and the flowers decorating the Church for the May, Magnolias and Motors day held in aid of All Saints Church . . . more

ELECTION & REFERENDUM RESULTS . . . Updated 23rd April 2011

The results of the East Hampshire Council Elections and the National Referendum on the voting system . . . more

SPRING SHOW SURPRISE . . . Updated 23rd April 2011

The usual pairing at the top of the Farringdon Horticultural Society Spring Show results was upset by a young upstart in the shape of Pat Moss who split the usual pair taking second place overall. Thanks to Brian Williams the full tabulated results are available here. . . . more

TIME FOR A SPRING CLEAN?. . . Updated 23rd March 2011

The area around the Church Green was the centre of activity on Saturday as the undergrowth came under attack from a coalition task force . . . . . more

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER . . . Updated 23rd March 2011

One could be forgiven for being a trifle confused, (nothing new to your reporter) to find the Farringdon Over 60's Christmas Dinner organisers making their way to the Village Hall on the 19th March . . . . more

OFFICIAL REPORT FROM THE PARISH CLERK - Updated 10th March 2011

Mr Mike Findlay, Clerk of the Parish, has furnished us with a with a brief report of the March meeting of Farringdon Parish Council(all archived Parish Council, Annual Village Meeting and FIG reports are available from this page).. . . more

CARBON NEUTRAL HOUSING IN FARRINGDON?. . . Updated 25th Jan 2011

Carbon neutral housing is all the rage at the moment and Farringdon is way ahead of the competition, news and pictures have reached the Biz showing a dwelling constructed in Gaston Lane using renewable materials available locally all of which can be 100% recycled. Too good to be true? There's more, a legal loophole allows construction without involving local planners or entering into the planning lottery set up by the South Downs National Park consultation executives. . . more

FARRINGDON SALT / GRIT BINS :

These distinctive yellow salt/grit bins have been provided by Farringdon Parish Council and the contents by Hampshire County Council entirely to improve the safety of vehicles (and their occupants) using public roads. They are deliberately sited at three intersections not usually covered by EHDC gritting lorries and where there is an increased risk from snow and ice. Contractors were topping up the bin down by the A32 cross-roads on Sunday morning (19th Dec)
The contents are NOT FOR USE ON PRIVATE PROPERTIES and anyone seen removing the salt/grit contents for their own use may be prosecuted for theft.
Granulated salt for use on private premises is widely available from local builder's merchants and hardware stores. - Farringdon Parish Council

PROVISION OF FURTHER RECYCLING FACILITIES IN FARRINGDON:

Lyn and Russell are to site a recycling bin in the car park of the Rose and Crown to receive unwanted shoes and clothing which will be sent to the needy of third-world countries (particularly on the African continent), and the children's charity, the Variety Club of Great Britain will also benefit financially. - This will be for a trial period during the whole of January 2011, so if you don't want to lose it use it!

APPLICATION TO BUILD BETWEEN THE PHEASANT AND MARELANDS TURNED DOWN. . Updated 16th December 2010

The 50-odd objectors to this planning application will be relieved to hear that the application to build adjacent to Marelands (See Official Report below for more information) has been turned down by East Hants District Council. It seems unlikely that any minor alteration in the application will succeed. For those who have not heard directly from EHDC on this ruling, more detailed information is available from all Parish Councillors or the Parish Clerk. Mike Findlay - Parish Clerk

FARRINGDON CHRISTMAS CABARET . . . Updated 12th December 2010

Two pages of pictures from Messrs. Wallace and Mills of the Farringdon Cabaret 2010. . . . .more

D-DAY 6th JUNE 2010. . . Updated 22nd June 2011

The clock turned back 60 years as the wardrobes of Farringdon were rummaged for suitable period attire for the D-Day night in the Village Hall. Unfortunately,or perhaps fortunately for those present, your reporter was unable to attend but, thanks to the photographic talents of Gordon Leask we have photos of this prestigious event . . . . more

Due to work commitments, the Biz reporter was unable to attend the Farringdon Horticultural Society Spring Show, much to the general relief of all those who did make it. Despite this handicap, the Biz now has the 2010 Farringdon Horticultural Society Spring Show Results for your perusal, thanks to that wizard of the computer keyboard, Mr Brian Williams, . . . . more

CECIL B de BAUMBER - LATEST RELEASE - Updated April 2nd 2010

Local film mogul Robin (Cecil B de) Baumber has just released his latest epic, an entry in the Carly Simon video contest to produce a video based on the re release of her 60's classic "You're So Vain" featuring an all star cast of local talent - you can watch it here

SNOW , SNOW AND YET MORE SNOW. . . Updated 6th January 2010

The Weather Forecasters were spot on this time, the heavy snow forecast duly materialised over night with an extra dose this morning, pictures from Claire Wallace and the staff photographer . . . . more

CHRISTMAS EVENING AT ALL SAINTS. . . Updated 12th January 2010

'Twas the second week in December and with Christmas a little over a fortnight away, what better time to hold the Christmas Evening in All Saints Church. . . . more

THE PRE - CHRISTMAS CRUNCH . . . Updated 5th January 2010

Nothing to do with the credit squeeze although the impact drew an audience to the top of Crows Lane to enjoy the unscheduled arrival of an idiot in Farringdon . . . more

CINDERELLA DID GO TO THE BALL. . . Updated 13th December 2009

Three pages of pictures from the Farringdon Production of Cinderella which drew to a successful close on Saturday night after four performances to enthusiastic audiences . . . more

FOUR "TOWN HOUSES" OR ELEVEN FLATS?. . . Updated 31st August 2009

The Farringdon Village Hall Management Committee have revealed the proposed plans for converting the existing Village Hall into residential accommodation drawn up in association with J M Osborne, managing agents for the owners of the western part of the Folly. The proposed plans are on display inside the Village Hall entrance lobby (To view the plans contact the Village Hall key holders - Booking Clerk: Mrs Julie Lewis on 588557 or VHMC Chairman: Sally Oakley on 588379). . . . . more

IF YOU WANT TO GET AHEAD. . . Updated 30th June 2009

The Vicarage Garden was the venue for a display of imaginative head gear for the Tea Party held on the 21st July . . . . more

FARRINGDON CRICKET TEAM RISES FROM THE ASHES. . . Updated 25th May 2009

The game of cricket moved into a new era when a Farringdon Village Team took on Chawton at home on a glorious Sunday afternoon . . . more

LATEST FROM THE MASSEY'S FOLLY PRESERVATION TRUST. . . Updated 19th April 2009

The Story so far (all MFPT web documents available from these pages). . . more

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