There’s a Hum on the Doorstep

Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures will be bringing world-class dance to St George’s on Tuesday, August 13th at 11am.

Each year, the dance company, which is based in Farnham Maltings, brings Doorstep Duets to new audiences by dancing outside buildings where there are groups to come and watch. This year, the dancers are presenting Hum in the car park at St George’s while Connections, a group for over-50s is meeting.

Just as the actions of the hummingbird, the smallest bird in the world, are essential to life in the towering rainforest, in Hum one small gesture of kindness to a stranger ripples out to create a community for those who need it most.

Hum has been created by choreographer and movement director Anjali Mehra, with original music by Luke Brady.

Don’t miss this incredible group offering free, professional dance. World-class dance outside the church and all of it free!

Farnham Maltings at… church

Farnham Maltings is bringing its Maltings at… series of events for families to St Mark’s and St George’s this summer holidays.

Maltings at… is a series of free workshops and performances suitable for families and they are taking place at St Mark’s on Monday mornings and St George’s on Wednesdays throughout August.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

The activities are:

St Mark’s

Drama Games with Maltings Youth Theatre
Monday, August 5th, 10-11am 
Ages 5-11

Bring your adults and join in an hour of fun and games! Whether it’s your first go at some drama or you’re a budding thespian, there’s something for everyone!
All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Get dramatic in a workshop with the Maltings Youth Theatre


The Giant Who Slept for Ten Thousand Years
Monday, August 12th, 10-11am
Ages 3+


Long before humans, in an icy fjord of the northernmost island, the last family of giants roam the land. Travelling inside and through the gorges and hills, they shape the landscape with their every step. Time passes, plants grow and fall – the mountains hide riches deep underneath the soil. People discover the fjord and cut the earth open for its wealth. Can they live together with giants and trolls peacefully?
A heart-warming story about our relationship to nature, friendship and the places we call home.

Beatboxing
Monday, August 19th, 10am-11am
All ages welcome

Get ready to rock with UK championship Beatboxer Danny Ladwa from School Of Beatbox! Discover the thrill of beatboxing, turn your sounds into mesmerizing rhythms, and pick up mind-blowing techniques that will wow your crowd!

Danny Ladwa is there to teach you beatboxing!

Craft Workshop
Monday, August 26th, 10am-11am
Ages 3+

Get creative and have fun learning how to lino print your favourite creature from nature, cut them out and attach to sticks. Professional artist, Martyna Karch, will have loads of pre-cut templates for you to print and paint!

You can just turn up on the day but it is best to book. To do so, click here.

St George’s

Mrs Armitage on Wheels
Wednesday, August 7th, 9.45-10.30am
Ages 3+


Scoot Theatre presents Quentin Blake’s Mrs Armitage on Wheels, an interactive, energetic show, celebrating the joy of getting outdoors and being active. Featuring live music, puppetry and physical comedy.

Drama Games with Maltings Youth Theatre
Wednesday, August 14th, 10-11am
Ages 5-11


Bring your adults and join in an hour of fun and games! Whether it’s your first go at some drama or you’re a budding thespian, there’s something for everyone!

Beatboxing
Wednesday, August 21st, 10-11am
All ages welcome


Get ready to rock with UK championship Beatboxer Danny Ladwa from School Of Beatbox! Discover the thrill of beatboxing, turn your sounds into mesmerizing rhythms, and pick up mind-blowing techniques that will wow your crowd!

Learn to lino print with Martyna Karch

Craft Workshop
Wednesday, August 28th, 10am-11am
Ages 3+


Get creative and have fun learning how to lino print your favourite creature from nature, cut them out and attach to sticks. Professional artist, Martyna Karch, will have loads of pre-cut templates for you to print and paint!

Again, you can just turn up on the day but it is best to book. To do so, click here.

A Fantasia for Frances

Saturday, September 7th, 2.30pm, St John’s

A year ago we lost Frances Whewell, a dearly loved member of our parish who organised the music for us and played the organ, with an especial love for Emily, the Edwardian organ at St Mark’s. She was not just a musician, but a poet, a thinker, a member of Amnesty International, a devoted wife and mother, and a dear friend to many.

Frances died in July 2023 after being diagnosed with cancer in the spring and, a year on, we are planning a musical tribute to her on the afternoon of September 7th at St John’s. The parish choir will be joined by soloist Olivia Jasper and other musicians for a concert which will begin at 2.30pm. The concert will be followed by a cream tea.

Admission will be free but there will be the opportunity to make donations to help with parish funds.

To book your tickets, email June Jasper, or call her on 07807 881311.

Pictured top is Frances playing the organ at home.

Frances reading a poem at the 2023 Literary Festival

Frances (far left), her husband Paul, and Dave and Helena Walter, taking part in the 2018 Hale Carnival with their model of Emily the organ.

Let’s Dance

Come to our free Barn Dance this Friday (19th July) at St Mark’s Church, with doors opening at 6pm and dancing beginning at 6.30pm.

Two-thirds of the popular band Cajun Boogaloo will be playing, Kris Lawrence will be calling the dances, and it is suitable for all ages and for both beginners and experts at dancing.

Even if you just want to watch, it’s a great evening out. Bring your own refreshments though there will be tea, coffee and cake for sale. There will also be a raffle.

Come and enjoy an evening of fun, and while you are there, take a look at the Kitty Milroy murals.

Serving the Villages North of Farnham: Badshot Lea, Hale, Heath End & Weybourne