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The
Farringdon Horticultural Society Spring Show 27th March
(Details and Schedule can be found on the Diary
Page)
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. . . . moreTHE PRE - CHRISTMAS CRUNCH . . . Updated 5th January 2010
Nothing to do with the credit squeeze althought the impact drew an audience to the top of Crows Lane to enjoy the unscheduled arrival of an idiot in Farringdon . . . moreWHAT
DO THE STARS HOLD IN STORE FOR 2010?
- Updated 1st January 2010
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. 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
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 perfomances to enthusiastic audiences . . . more
THE FARRINGDON CHRISTMAS DINNER - Updated 9th December 2009
A team of volunteers
swung into action early on Monday morning to set up the tables and decorate
the Hall for the Farringdon Christmas Dinner in the evening. With
an unusually short time to prepare for the event .
. . more
FOUR "TOWN HOUSES" OR ELEVEN FLATS? - ANOTHER EPISODE IN THE VILLAGE HALL SAGA. . . 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
FARRINGDON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY SUMMER SHOW - Updated 19th July 2009
Another year, another Summer Show, once again the spirit of competition overtakes the horticulturists of Farringdon as they bring their carefully nurtured entries into the Village Hall for the 2009 event . . . . more
LATEST UPDATE FROM THE NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH . . . Updated 11th July 2009
The latest update from the Farringdon Neighbourhood Watch and a word of caution for those who own mobile phones . . . . . more
THERE IT WAS . . . GONE. . . Updated 30th June 2009
One day the roof was off - a couple of days later that remains is the old garage floor. . . . . 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 . . . . moreFARRINGDON 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 . . . moreOFFICIAL REPORT FROM THE PARISH CLERK - Updated 16th May 2009
Mr Mike Findlay, Clerk of the Parish, has furnished us with all the details of the Farringdon Parish Council Annual General Meeting, held in the Village Hall on the 4th March. (all archived Parish Council and FIG reports are available from this page).. . . 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
THE FARRINGDON EASTER GOLF TOURNAMENT 2009 - Updated April 18th 2009
While the likes of Tiger Woods, Padraig Harrington and Lee Westwood were playing in some minor tournament in the United States the most prestigious competition this year was about to get underway on the hallowed greens of the Internationally renowned Alresford Golf Club. . . . . more
FARRINGDON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY SPRING SHOW 4th April 2009 - updated 12th April 2009
The Spring sunshine certainly brought out the Farringdon Gardeners for the Horticultural Society Spring Show, with entry numbers boosted by the spell of warm weather, the new Horticultural Secretary, Stuart Tye, had a busy morning . . . . .more
SOUTH DOWN NATIONAL PARK BOUNDARY. . . Updated 5th April 2009
The South Downs National Park boundary has now been set, not necessarily in stone if previous experience is anything to go by, but there appears to be some confusion as to which parts of Farringdon are within the new park boundaries. . . .moreNO MORE CONFUSION ON THE A32- Updated 29th March 2009
The Highways department have finally put an end to the confusion on the A32 . . . . . more
STATEMENT FROM THE MASSEY'S FOLLY PRESERVATION TRUST - updated 24th March 2009.
In view of the recent decision of the Village Hall Management Committee, MFPT have deferred its application for available funding to restore Massey's Folly.
It is worth noting that Massey's Folly has already been on the Hampshire "At Risk" register for some years and the survey of last summer showed that the cost of necessary repairs alone stood at over £200,000 for the Village Hall section of the building. MFPT as a building Preservation Trust remain committed to preserving this heritage building for the Village and the future.
Unfortunately the Trust is unable to continue fund raising for the time being since it is necessary for the whole building to be under one ownership for the duration of the restoration.
The Trustees of Massey's Folly Preservation Trust
SUCCESS FOR FARRINGDON WI. . . Updated 13 March 2009
Farringdon W.I. was celebrating after winning the annual competition at the evening spring meeting of the Austen Group . . . . more
VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE REPORT. . . Updated 3rd March 2009
A report of the meeting of VHMC Trustees on the 25th February from Geogina Vandervell, TheVillage Hall Management Committee Vice Chairman and Secretary, . . . . . . more
GOODBYE TO THE POTHOLES?. . . Updated 24th February 2009 Help is at hand for the those who risk life and limb dodging the potholes in Crows Lane. . . . . . moreMASSEY'S FOLLY PRESERVATION TRUST - FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER - Updated 2nd February 2009
Thanks to Gillian McCallum we have the first MFPT Newsletter of 2009 (all archived MFPT reports are available from this page). . . . . .more
FED UP WITH WATCHING TELEVISION?- updated 25th January 2009
Lyn and Russell have a number of events planned for the coming months to entice you out of the armchair into the sociable atmosphere of the Rose and Crown
HORTICULTURAL HAPPENINGS . . . Updated 25th January 2009
Members and dignitiaries of the Farringdon Horticultural Society ventured beyond the confines of the garden wall to enjoy a night out . . . .more
CHRISTINGLE SERVICE - updated 24th December 2008
All
Saints was full to capacity for the Christingle Service last Sunday for a timely
reminder of the Christmas Story . . . . . more
FIRST HERITAGE OPEN DAY DRAWS THE CROWDS. . . Updated 5th October 2008
Massey's Folly Preservation Trust must be well pleased with their participation in the Heritage Open Day scheme which allows members of the public free access to buildings and treasures throughout the country. . .more
MASSEY'S FOLLY TRUST AGM REPORT . . . Updated 5th October 2008
The official report of the MFPT Annula General Meeting held on the 24th September 2008. . . . more
MOLLY THE LAND GIRL. . . Updated 17th August 2008
After a sixty odd year delay, the efforts of the Land Girls, who worked on farms throughout the country during the Second World War, have finally been officially recognised. Farringdon W.I. Member . . . more
ALL CHANGE AT THE ROSE & CROWN - updated 6th August 2008
Lyn and Russell have now taken over at the Rose and Crown, and extend a friendly welcome to customers old (this even extends to your reporter) and new. There will be some pictures and details soon but with the pub packed to the gunwales when ever I sneak in there hasn't been time for a photo opportunity. Pictures will be published as soon as I have them.
OPEN
GARDENS 2008 - updated 12th July 2008
Apologies for the long delay before these pictures were posted but I am still recovering from the over indulgences of a fortnight in sunny (well most of the time) Devon and am only just catching up with the backlog in the nerve centre of the Biz production department. . . . more
VILLAGE MEETING - MASSEY'S FOLLY PRESERVATION TRUST REPORT - Updated 10 th April 2008
Due to work commitments, your reporter was unable to attend the Village Meeting but Gilliam McCallum has kindly provided the text of the Massey's Folly Preservation Trust report for your perusal . . . more
VILLAGE HALL SURVEY - MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS?. . . Updated 1st April 2008
April the first might not be the most appropriate date to publish the resuts of the Survey conducted by the Village Hall Management Committee but, thanks to Sally Oakley, here they are for your perusal. . . . moreVILLAGE HALL UPDATE - Updated 6th March 2008
Grovelling apologies for the delay in posting up the most recent newsletter from the Village Hall Management Committee, I was supplied with the copy some weeks ago but due to a filing sytem slightly less reliable than airport baggage handling systems, the document lay forlorn and forgotten in the pending tray, until a missile from Lillian Place delivered considerable pressure in the appropriate area . . . . more
'ALLO 'ALLO AT THE ROSE AND CROWN. . . Updated 2nd March 2008
On the 23rd February, Brian and Stephanie celebrated the completion of seven years at the Rose and Crown aided and abetted by an assortment of characters from the infamous Cafe of Monsieur Rene Artois . . .moreTHE PHEASANT OPENS FOR BUSINESS - Updated 16th Feb 2008
Farringdon drinkers are no longer restricted to one pub, The Pheasant,(formerly the Royal Oak) has now reopened on the Gosport Road . . . . . more
MASSEYS FOLLY PRESERVATION TRUST - updated Jan 11th 2008
Thanks to Gillian McCallum we now have an updated list of the Board Trustees ot the Masseys Folly Preservation Trust. The Archived Newsletters from the Trust are all accessible from this page (Apologies from yours truly for hiding these pages, caused by a combination of brain fade and incompetence). . . more
FARRINGDON IMPROVEMENT GROUP SURVEY. . . Updated 9th January 2008
Over 100 households in Farringdon replied to a survey sent out by the F.I.G. the summarised results have been supplied for your perusal and comment by Chairman Iain Ross . . . moreGOOD NEWS AND BAD NEWS. . . Updated 9th January 2008
All Saints Church was the venue for the first Parish Council meeting of the New year with unwelcome planning applications, traffic problems and the welcome news that the Village Hall could be open before Easter . . . more
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