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The Tillingbourne Trails – Shalford (3 miles)
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Tree-mendous collection service returns supporting Shooting Star Children’s Hospices
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The Rotary Club of Farnham’s centenary year…
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Dorking Manor opens its doors with a special Christmas gift for new residents
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The Rotary Club of Godalming Woolsack President chooses his Charity of the Year
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Buy preloved and give twice this Christmas
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Christmas comes early to National Park with huge donation
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Concerts for the community from Haslemere Concerts
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The Guildford Institute’s Community & Wellbeing Centre opens to meet changing needs of community
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Satellite design competition win crowns successful year for Surrey’s Peryton Space
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Farnham Repair Café receives King’s Award for Voluntary Service
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‘Being Human’ at Leith Hill Place, free event with workshops, talks performances and exhibitions
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Thursley Common boardwalk named Britain’s Favourite Path by the Ramblers
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South Downs National Park’s Dark Skies season has lift-off!
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Ratty’s remarkable return to the South Downs!
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Jane Austen’s House open new permanant exhibition to celebrate her 250th birthday
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Farnham celebrates prestigious wins at South & South East in Bloom Awards
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Farnham wins Gold and Best in Category at the RHS Britain in Bloom Awards
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Repair Café Godalming has been nominated as a finalist for the prestigious Stars in Surrey 2024 awards!
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Wonderful news for wetlands as £1.7m funding announced
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Repair Café Godalming celebrates milestone
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Green Teens pilot programme at Gertrude Jekyll’s Munstead Wood
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Local cricket gear reuse project
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New plaque unveiled on Farnham’s wall of notable names
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New Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice build begins
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The new Mole Valley Community Fund seeks volunteers
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Love Where You Live programme 2024 – Awards
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Repair Café Godalming Donates £1000 to Skillway Charity
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Watercress & Asparagus Salad with Parmesan
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Godalming performing arts students take part in competition judged by TV personalities
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Charlie’s Promise is officially launched
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