Action Initiatives 

(List B)Local, regional, national, youth, mission & holiday orientated events, resources, and initiatives of possible interest to Christians in Farnham and beyond:

  
Vision Statement: Promoting joined up communication between Christians in an increasingly fragmented and spiritually challenged society
 

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Section One - Local Ministries & Miscellaneous:

 
Arts & Entertainment:
 
University for the Creative Arts Photos © Benedict Parsons
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Christian Union of the University for Creative Arts in Farnham uccacu.wordpress.com/

 

-Open to anybody. Weekly meetings -for prayer, worship and Bible study. Regular informal get-togethers. The CU represents Christians in the college and supports students in their questions and queries about life. More information: uccacu.wordpress.com/contact/

Farnham & Bourne Choral Society
farnham-choral.org.uk
Are you interested in joining a choir? Rehearsals: Weds 7.30pm-9.30pm from September to May at South Farnham School, Menin Way, GU9 8DY. Programme for 2009-2010 includes Handel’s Zadok the Priest and King Shall Rejoice, Purcell’s Te Deum, Haydn’s Insanae et Vanae Curae, and Mendelssohn’s Elijah. For more information please see Season’s Leaflet, telephone 01252 792479, or visit a rehearsal. Discounted membership for under 26s

   

Farnham Maltings Photos © Benedict Parsons
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Farnham Maltings farnhammaltings.com

Farnham Youth Choir fyc.org.uk
Fayres, Fetes and Carnivals
-June 2010 (date pending), Woodlarks Fete, Tilford Rd, in aid of the Woodlarks Campsite Trust providing holidays under canvas for the disabled and the Woodlarks Workshop
 
-June 2010 (date pending), Frensham Fayre at Hollowdene Recreation Ground.
 

-June 2010 (date pending), Crondall Village Fete on Hook Meadow. Crafts, activities, music, food, and drink..

 

-June 2010 (date pending), Farnham Carnival with Carnival Procession from 6-7pm and fayre in Castle Street until 9pm. farnhamcarnival.org.uk
 
-July 2010 (date pending), Hale Carnival and Fete halecarnival.webeden.co.uk
 
-July 2010 (date pending), Ewshot Village Show
 

-July 2010 (date pending), The Bourne Show on The Bourne Green. thebourneshow.com

 

-Sept 2010 (date pending) St Andrew's Parish Fayre
Tilford Bach Society tilford-bach.org.uk

The Waverley Singers waverleysingers.com 

 

Miscellaneous

-Friends of Farnham Cemeteries Open Days; Guided Tours; Points of Interest Walks; Bug Hunts. Learn About the History. Find out how to join the group and what role you can play. Info: Farnham Town Council 01252 712667. farnham.gov.uk
 
Farnham Local Food Initiative (FLFI). 'Help us to grow vegetables locally for Farnham farnhamfood.com .
 
Ministries & NGOs:
 
Amnesty International Farnham Group amnesty.org.uk/farnham

-7.45 for 8pm, Monthly meeting in the Parish Rooms of St Andrew's, Farnham. "Its an opportunity to catch up with what's happening locally and nationally - every month we look at a particular issue that we are asked to support and take action on."

 

-Oct Annual street collection in Farnham. Contact Amnesty International Farnham Group if you haven't been recruited already! 

Christian Aid Sadie Blankley, 01252 795046 ca@blankleys.org 
 
     
CWR Photos © Benedict Parsons
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CWR, Waverley Ln, GU9 8EP, 01252 784700 cwr.org.uk .../waverley/calendar2/
 
 
Ellel Pierrepont Photos © Benedict Parsons
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Ellel Pierrepont, Frensham, GU10 3DL, 01252 794060 ellelministries.org
     
Farnham Bible Society Group biblesociety.org.uk
 
Jubilee Debt Campaign Photos © Benedict Parsons
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Jubilee Debt Campaign (Local) 01252 651080 ann.scrase@ntlworld.com jubileedebtcampaign.org.uk

 

National Churches Trust (formerly the Historic Churches Preservation Trust), 31 Newbury St, London, EC1A 7HU 0207 600 6090 info@nationalchurchestrust.org     nationalchurchestrust.org/
-Gift Aid and Donation Forms available from the secretary
Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) stjoanofarcfarnham.co.uk/church_links.htm spuc.org.uk
 
The Sunday Telegraph's Save Our Churches Campaign telegraph.co.uk/saveourchurches
-help preserve our heritage for future generations by signing the online petition 
Surrey Churches Preservation Trust 01428 644473 surreychurchespreservationtrust.org
 
Woking Fair Trade Action Network, Christ Church Woking, Amnesty International (Woking Group), Friends of the Earth (Guildford & Waverley Group) and The Co-operative Membership


 

Local Christian Business Resources:
The Bridge at Pierrepont Photos © Benedict Parsons
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The Bridge at Pierrepont -hotel, cafe and bistro at Frensham.Cafe: Tues-Sat 8.30am-9pm; Mon,Sun 8.30am-5pm. Bistro: Thurs, Fri, Sat 6pm onwards (last orders 9pm). 20 en-suite rooms  thebridgepp.com
-Coming soon! Pierrepont Coffee and Cake Club
Just Cards Direct © Benedict Parsons
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Just Cards Direct
(50%+ of profits to widows and orphans in Developing World); 'a new Kingdom busines elling cards from Africa and printed cards; based in Frensham justcardsdirect.com

The Pavilions
, located within St Andrew's Church off Downing Street in Farnham
-is open every second Saturday from 10am for tea, coffee, cakes and biscuits
Smith and Causey Photos © Benedict Parsons   

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Smith & Causey Ltd with café (see above) and fresh & quality produce (see below), Farnham Pottery, Pottery Ln, Wrecclesham, GU10 4QJ smithandcausey.co.uk
 
Smith and Causey Photos © Benedict Parsons

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Spire Coffee Bar Photos © Benedict Parsons
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Spire Coffee Bar
at Farnham United Reformed Church in South Street farnhamurc.org.uk
-More volunteers required. Morning shift: 9am-12pm. Afternoon shift: 12pm-3pm. Minimum commitment -one shift per four weeks; more if possible! Appropriate refreshments provided free. More information: 01252 711359 / 721455. Opening times: Mon-Sat 10am-12pm for (eg) coffee and cake; Mon-Fri 12-2pm for (eg) soup and jacket potatoes.
The Well Cafe Photos © Benedict Parsons
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The Well
Cafe at Crondall New Life Church in Well Rd, The Borough, Crondall, GU10 5NU 01252 680922
-Tuesdays 8.30am-12pm, 2pm-4pm
 
Miscellaneous:
 
Educational Farnham Adult Learning Centre, 25 West Street, Farnham, GU9 7DR 01483 518558
 
Marindin Hall Photos © Benedict Parsons
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Marindin Hall, Wire Cut, Millbridge GU10 3DG (off A287 Frensham Rd)
 

 

 

 
 

Benedict Parsons, 18/04/2009