Good morning, Farnham. ☀️
Welcome to the very first edition of The Farnham Fix — your new weekly Monday morning briefing on everything worth knowing in Farnham. Local news, what's on, the odd bit of drama, and none of the filler. We're glad you're here. Now, let's get into it.
Castle Street is next. Here’s what to expect.
If you've been navigating the town centre roadworks with the patience of a saint, brace yourself — the next phase is coming. Surrey County Council has confirmed that Castle Street works are now underway, with teams starting on the eastern side outside the Giggling Squid and working down towards The Borough.
The road will be narrowed initially while construction crews are on site, with temporary two-way traffic lights coming into effect once The Borough reopens. Shops and restaurants will stay open throughout — deliveries can be arranged with the site team directly.
The bigger picture: this is phase nine of a twelve-phase project that runs until autumn 2026. It's disruptive, but the finished result — wider pavements, better crossings, new planting and seating — is genuinely going to transform the town centre. Worth keeping an eye on the Surrey County Council website for the latest phase updates, or just follow us and we'll tell you
Your NHS just changed. What does that actually mean for Farnham?
As of 1 April, Farnham is now covered by a brand new NHS body — NHS Surrey and Sussex — created by merging the old NHS Surrey Heartlands and NHS Sussex. Farnham, along with Surrey Heath and Ash, had previously sat within the Frimley health system, which always felt a bit odd given we're very much in Surrey.
The practical upshot: the same GPs, the same Farnham Hospital, the same services — but a new set of managers making decisions about local health funding. NHS leaders say the shake-up creates "a leaner organisation" with less duplication, so more money should reach frontline care. A five-year health plan for Surrey and Sussex is due later this year.
We'll be watching how this plays out for local services. If you've got views on Farnham's NHS — good or bad — hit reply and tell us.
Hungry Boys is back. No, this is not a drill.
You may have noticed the queue outside the Albion Tavern on Hale Road last Wednesday. That wasn't a pub quiz — that was Farnham's most-missed street food operation making its triumphant return.
Hungry Boys — the chicken wings and burgers van run by Dean Sadler — closed its spot at The Plough in West Street back in February, with rising costs and the town centre roadworks cited as the culprits. Now it's back, every Wednesday, outside the Albion from around midday. Chicken wings, burgers, nuggets, a cauliflower option for the plant-based among you, and the famous Hungry Boys sauces.
A dozen people were queuing before it even opened on the first day back. That's Farnham energy right there.
Quick Bites
Grants up for grabs. Farnham Town Council's community grants scheme is open for a second round, offering up to £2,500 for local not-for-profit organisations and community projects. Deadline is Friday 1 May — details at farnham.gov.uk.
New gallery shows at New Ashgate. Three exhibitions running until 25 April: Shorelines and Horizons, Makila Nsika's Pattern, Texture, Ornament, and Christina Taylor-Smith's Zen Garden. Free to visit, West Street.
End of an era at the Herald. The Farnham Herald — founded in 1892 and run by the Tindle family for decades — has been sold to new owners. Sir Ray Tindle, known as "Mr Farnham," built the paper into a local institution. The Herald stays local under new ownership, but it's a significant moment for journalism in the town.
Brightwells bridge still closed. A spokesperson for the council confirmed the pedestrian bridge at Brightwells Yard remains closed until further notice. Worth planning your route if you're heading that way.
What’s on this week
Mon 13 Apr — Spring Craft Collection 2026
New Ashgate Gallery, West Street · 10am–5pm · Running until 20 June. Surrey's finest makers, all under one roof.
Tue 14 Apr — Gigspanner Big Band
Farnham Maltings · 8pm · One of the UK's most distinctive folk acts. Tickets at farnhammaltings.com.
Wed 15 Apr — Stand-Up Comedy Night
Farnham Maltings · Doors from 7pm · The Maltings' popular monthly comedy night. Tickets at farnhammaltings.com.
Wed 15 Apr — Hungry Boys Wing Wednesday
Albion Tavern, Hale Road · From midday · Chicken wings, burgers, sauces. Queue early.
Sun 26 Apr — Farnham Farmers' Market
Central Car Park · 10am–1.30pm · 40+ local producers. One of the best in Surrey.
This week’s fix fact
Farnham once had the largest market of its kind in all of England, beaten only by London. What was it?
A) Wool market
B) Corn market
C) Pottery market
D) Hop market
Hit reply with your answer — we'll reveal it next Monday. 👇
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