More young people can now enjoy activities during the school holidays thanks to a new grant.

Farnham Town Council’s new £20,000 grant pot helped to fund free school holiday activities for younger people of all ages, especially those that may be financially disadvantaged.

Activities included free creative workshops organised by Farnham Maltings at venues located on the outskirts of the town centre and fun-filled events such as a summer fair with games and BBQs by The Chantrys & Byworth Community Association.

Hale Youth Centre offered a range of sports, arts, and trips, while Bethel Baptist Church provided a children's club with games and Bible drama. Families also enjoyed woodland games at Alice Holt and free singing workshops at Farnham Maltings.

Farnham mayor, Councillor Brodie Mauluka visited one of the activities at Space2Grow and saw the holiday club in full swing.

He said: “It was great to see children having fun outdoors. This amazing garden in the centre of Farnham meant they could climb trees, make mud pies and paint pictures with blackberry juice.

“I’m delighted that as a Council we have been able to make it possible for Farnham’s younger people to have the opportunity to enjoy new experiences that would otherwise have not been available to them.”

There are one or two events planned for later this year including a ceramics workshop from October 28 to November 1. Students, families, and friends will be invited to create clay discs textured with marks reflecting the achievements and occupations of people with dyslexia.