Come and have some free fun this half-term!
Everyone is welcome at our free Family Fun Day with a free lunch which will take place on October 27, 10.30am-1pm at St Mark’s Church.
There will be crafts, music, games, table tennis and a lunch with vegetarian and meat options. There will also be a quiet area for those who prefer this and an adviser to talk to families about special needs if required. Free of charge, donations welcome. For more information email Michelle.
This Saturday, 18th December, we will be holding our Christmas Market at St Mark’s, from 10am-2pm, with loads of great stalls, Father Christmas in his grotto, refreshments, live music and lots of Christmas cheer! What’s more, there will be a Christmas Fayre and Christmas Tree Festival across the road at the Hale Community Centre, with more stalls, family fun activities, a live Nativity with real animals, live music, refreshments and a Hale’s Angels Scavenger Hunt between the centre and St Mark’s.
We are putting Covid measures in place to keep everyone as safe as possible, and ask that you wear masks inside.
Come and join us and have a Happy Hale Christmas!
There will be a celebration of art, craft, music and dance this weekend when the first Artz @ St Mark’s takes place from Friday, July 30 to Sunday, August 1 at St Mark’s Church, Hale.
Cllr Alan Earwaker, Mayor of Farnham, will open Artz @ St Mark’s at 6pm on Friday, July 30 and over the course of the weekend there will be an exhibition of painting, quilting, needlework, knitting, even a prom dress, along with music and dancing which includes the band Cajun Boogaloo, Northumbrian pipes, saxophone, the organ and Appalachian dancing.
Refreshments will be served and there will be the opportunity to see the newly restored Kitty Milroy murals. The opening times will be Friday 6-8pm, Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 2-4pm.
Rev’d Lesley Crawley, Rector of the Parish of Badshot Lea and Hale, of which St Mark’s is a part, said: “I am awed by the creativity of the people around us here in Farnham and grateful to them for sharing their work and talent with us. We saw a lot of it during lockdown when we held our online Lockdown Art Club and we are so looking forward to being able to show the work in person now.
“We hope lots of people will come to see the work on display and enjoy the music and dance, and also take the opportunity to see the beautiful murals painted by Kitty Milroy 100 years ago and now restored. Please do come and join us over the weekend.”
St Mark’s is on Alma Lane, Hale, Farnham, GU9 0LT. There is a small amount of parking at the church.
Welcome to our online art and craft fair, displaying the talent of individuals and small businesses. There’s a huge range here, from illustrations to felt booties, cards to crochet, jewellery, candles, t-shirts, knitting, cushions, bunting, jam, decorations, flowers, ceramics, mosaics, frames, gin…
It’s an ideal way to do your Christmas shopping and support small businesses. Just browse through the pages here – click on the links to take you to the ones you want – and contact the maker direct. There are contact details on every page.
Thank you to everyone who is taking part here. Happy shopping!
Gifts: candles, cards, prints, crochet and knitting
All that sparkles is Anna Londei with customised clothing
Multimedia Art from transmasculine artivist Ash Brockwell
Cards, coasters, bags, prints and more with an animal theme
The parish’s own stall with Christmas craft and tasty treats
Mugs, coasters and greeting cards, all made locally
Upcycled bowling balls, mosaics and ceramics, sold for charity
Crochet creations and essential oils for happiness and wellbeing
Handmade Christmas cards and decorations plus personalised gifts
Hand-drawn and hand-lettered cards and prints.
Art inspired by nature
Nordic boho-style macrame home decor and jewellery
Creativity and colour from a young Textiles graduate
A solution to dry skin with these soft, soothing creams
20% off until December 30th.
Pet portraits, family keepsakes, lovely watercolours and acrylics.
Custom clothing for you and your little ones
Handmade craft from recycled material. All for charity.
Animal art and pet commissions, cards and bio-friendly wrapping paper.
Local gin distiller Mews Gin has a range of exciting new gins including London Dry, Rhubarb and Honeyberry Gin.
Hats, made in Farnham but worn around the world
High quality fine art prints
Small batch artisan gin from the Surrey/Sussex borders
Bespoke frames which make personalised gifts
Personalised ceramic gifts and keepsakes
Personalised gifts and practical items
Handmade glass and sterling silver jewellery made in Farnham.
Handmade jewellery made with love, fire and a lot of hammering.
Not just blankets but bags, decorations and gifts, crocheted and knitted for charity
Using the versatile material resin to decorate boxes, clocks, keyrings, and jewellery
A Minecraft duvet set to thrill any young fan
Artisan gins from a quintessentially English distillery
Individual pieces from a local lino printmaker
With colourful gloves and letters from Father Christmas, Christmas is covered.
Beautiful gifts and cards, innovative worship resources and church supplies.
Contemporary floral designs from a young florist
Local scenes and floral art from one of Farnham’s most popular artists
Vegan, cruelty-free make-up and skin care products which support education across the globe.
Plenty to keep the children occupied with a huge selection of books for youngsters.
Embroidery to cheer the soul.
Our first toddler service is online. Short and very sweet, it’s ideal for pre-schoolers.
Huge thanks to Michelle Chapman and Jacqui Searle for this and to our musicians Bob and Lesley Shatwell and Margaret Emberson.
Don’t forget the craft activity at the end.
The new Share Farnham community store opened on Tuesday, May 12 and will be open Monday to Friday, from 10am to noon, at Hale Community Centre, GU9 0JH, and Farnham Maltings, GU9 7QR.
Share Farnham is full of free-to-borrow activities and equipment to help keep you busy and active and has been stocked thanks to the generosity of local people who have donated scores of books, games, puzzles, DVDs, toys and craft activities. Those who dropped off their donations at St George’s Church Hall have accounted for five tables’ worth of items, so thank you so much!
Simply visit the store at either venue between 10am and 12pm Monday to Friday, or if you cannot because you are shielding or self-isolating at home, please call the Farnham Coronavirus Helpline helpline on 01252 745446.
More donations are welcome and can be dropped at the Farnham Maltings or Hale Community Centre during store opening hours.
Some of the donations at the Hale Community Centre.
Pictured top: Enjoy puzzles and games. Picture by Debby Hudson on Unsplash.
The Christmas lights are being switched on in Badshot Lea on the evening of Monday November 18th, in preparation for celebrating the coming of God to earth in the form of Jesus, born some 2000 years ago but ever relevant and transformative.
Come and join us at St George’s Church, Badshot Lea, from 4.30-7pm. Not only are the lights going on, there will be a craft fair in the church and, outside from 5-6.30pm, community singing and entertainment by the Sea Cadets and the children of Badshot Lea Infant School.
There are still some craft tables left. If anyone would like one, let us know by email. And come along and do some Christmas shopping, have a sing and get into the Christmas spirit.
The Parish of Badshot Lea and Hale 