Yellow flowers and orange flowers in the background in a large polytunnel

About Farnham in Bloom

Find out more about Farnham in Bloom and how the community gets involved.

Farnham in Bloom is the title of our entry into the annual South and South East in Bloom (S&SEiB) competition.

It is an event that takes place throughout the year and involves local people and community organisations working together to make lasting improvements to the town and surrounding villages.

The competition is about more than flowers. Entries are judged on:

  • horticultural achievement
  • environmental responsibility
  • community participation

Farnham in Bloom 2025

This year we have entered the Town Centre and Cemeteries categories.

On 4 July, the judges will visit West Street, Badshot Lea and Hale cemeteries to assess our entry into the Cemeteries’ category and on 8 July it will be the turn of Gostrey Meadow and the town centre.

See the judges’ briefing notes to find out more about this year’s Farnham in Bloom.

 

Farnham in Bloom 2025 film

Watch our film to see behind the scenes of Farnham in Bloom.

Farnham received the following coveted awards:

  • Gold and town/city centre category winner
  • Gold and overall winner for Gostrey Meadow in the Small Park category
  • Gold and overall winner for Badshot Lea Cemetery in the Small Cemetery/Crematorium category
  • Gold for Hale Cemetery in the Small Cemetery/Crematorium category
  • Gold for West Street Cemetery in the Large Cemetery/Crematorium category.

In addition to Farnham in Bloom’s success, six independent community projects also caught the eye of the judges. In the ‘Our Community’ category, space2grow won Silver Gilt and in the ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood’ awards, there were Outstanding awards for Badshot Lea Bloomers and Bourne Conservation. Hale Community Centre was recognised as Thriving and the Bourne Beautification Project as Advancing.

The Farnham in Bloom Community Group

The Farnham in Bloom Community group is a small team of dedicated volunteers who work alongside Farnham Town Council. The group is made up of local residents and businesses and help with the year round calendar of events for Farnham in Bloom as well as other activities such as bulb planting and litter picking.

The group is always looking for new volunteers. Please get in touch if you are interested in joining the group.

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