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farnham maltings Bridge Square Farnham Surrey GU9 7QR The Maltings is in the centre of Farnham, a five-minute walk from Farnham station, which offers direct trains to and from London Waterloo, Guildford and Alton. Sat nav: Red Lion Lane, GU9 7QR. We have a pay and display car park on site with four bays for Blue Badge holders. admin fee A £1 fee will be applied to all transactions online and via the box office (regardless of how many tickets are booked). maltings stores Mon–Fri 9am–5pm Sat 9am–3pm 02
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access We are committed to welcoming everyone to our vibrant building. We aim to do so in the following ways: · access via lifts and stairs · accessible toilets · free parking for Blue Badge Holders · relaxed performances and screenings · tickets for carers/personal assistants · welcome Registered Assistance Dogs · online visual story · Hearing Induction Loop and captioned films · dementia-friendly activities · family-friendly events · friendly and welcoming staff Find out more from our box office: farnhammaltings.com/access Whilst we have done our utmost to ensure the accuracy of this brochure at the time of print, please be aware that alterations to programming may occur.
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contents 05 summer programme: what’s on 20 summer programme: take part 34 artists & makers 36 support us 38 eat & drink 39 maltings stores 40 museum
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WELCOME
welcome It is impossible to write this introduction without acknowledging the chaotic events unfolding in Ukraine. I have no idea where we will be when this brochure is published, but I know we will do everything we can to ensure that any families seeking refuge in our community will be welcomed here. If it is needed then we will provide space for families to connect, organise and plan for an uncertain future. We are planning a welcoming social event and will host a regular conversation with others to make sure the town’s efforts are coordinated. It has been humbling to see the extraordinary response this community has made, with offers to house families, donate money and collect supplies to send to Ukraine. It is a reminder that people matter most and that we live in a community capable of passion, care and the ability to act collectively. I genuinely believe we are richer for this generosity. We must continue to connect, care for people unlike ourselves and make the best use of our collective resources if we are to adapt to a fast changing world. Gavin Stride Director
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Sundays 01 May & 12 June 10am & 11.15am · £8 Bring your family to hear professional musicians, give an introduction to the instruments of the orchestra. Educational musical fun for pre-school and primary aged kids (and their grown-ups). Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Club
WHAT ’S ON – MAY
Kids’ Symphonic Sundays
COMEDY
Tue 03 May 11.30am · £12 The UK’s premier baby-friendly comedy club! Featuring the funniest comedy stars from the circuit, performing their usual adult material, which is why there is a 15-month age limit for little laughers. film maltings: The Duke
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Wed 04 May 11am, 3pm & 8pm · £7 (£6 conc., £5 under 15s, £4 members) The true story of 60-year-old taxi driver, Kempton Bunton (Jim Broadbent), who stole Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. It was the first (and remains the only) theft in the Gallery’s history. Cert. 12A. maltings monthly market Sat 07 May 9am–4pm · £1; members and under 15s free On the first Saturday of the month, you can find everything from artisan bread to local designers, chic vintage to classic vinyl. Over 200 stalls in a buzzing atmosphere. Met Opera: Turandot
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Tue 10 May 7pm · £15 (£12 under 18s) Puccini’s final opera is an epic fairy tale set in a China of legend. Superstar Anna Netrebko makes her long-awaited Met role debut as Puccini’s icy princess. Tenor Yonghoon Lee is the bold prince determined to win Turandot’s love. box office: 01252 745444
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WHAT ’S ON – MAY
film maltings: The Power of the Dog
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Wed 11 May 11am, 3pm & 8pm · £7 (£6 conc., £5 under 15s, £4 members) Nominated for 12 Academy Awards, the Western psychological drama tells the story of charismatic but domineering rancher Phil Burbank (Benedict Cumberbatch), who forms an unlikely friendship with the son of his brother’s new wife. Cert. 12A. Hold On Let Go by Unfolding Theatre in Association with LittleMighty
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Fri 13 May 7.30pm · £15 (£12 members) A poignant, personal meditation on the gaps in our memories, Hold On Let Go asks what we want to pass on to future generations. It is a show that bakes bread, dances on the kitchen table and wonders what is left when words are gone. For ages 12+. Vintage Fashion Fair Sat 14 May 10am–4pm · £3, under 16s free Browse and buy from the many stalls of beautiful vintage clothing, accessories and textiles dating from the 1900s to 1990s. The fair offers wearable vintage at affordable prices and a selection of designer labels, to suit all tastes and budgets. Steeleye Span
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MUSIC
Sat 14 May 8pm · £27 Led by the iconic vocals of Maddy Prior and featuring some of the most skilled musicians on the UK folk scene, the band’s 50th anniversary tour will be a celebration of their long and famous career. film maltings: The Phantom of the Open
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Wed 18 May 11am, 3pm & 8pm · £7 (£6 conc., £5 under 15s, £4 members) A heart-warming British comedy starring Academy Award winner Mark Rylance. The Phantom of the Open tells the remarkable true story of Maurice Flitcroft, the worst golfer to ever play the British Open. Cert. 12A. 06
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COMEDY
Wed 18 May 8.30pm · £12 Farnham Maltings and Off the Kerb Productions present their popular Stand-Up Comedy Club, your chance to catch up-and-coming comedy talent in a club environment. Line-up to be announced and may be subject to change. For ages 16+. Meet Me a Tree by HurlyBurly
WHAT ’S ON – MAY
Stand-Up Comedy Club
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Fri 20 May various performances · £8 HurlyBurly invites you and your baby on a multisensory journey through a year in the life of a tree: singing with blackbirds, marching through fallen leaves, smelling new blossom, and feeling the wind on your cheeks. An interactive first opera for 0–2-year-olds. The Royal Ballet: Swan Lake
SCREENING
Sun 22 May 2pm · £15 (£12 under 18s) With its sublime score by Tchaikovsky and glittering designs by John Macfarlane, Swan Lake is an irresistible mix of spectacle, mystery and passion. Enjoy one of the best-loved works in the 19th-century classical ballet canon on the big screen. Cert. 12A. Met Opera: Lucia di Lammermoor
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Thu 26 May 7pm · £15 (£12 under 18s) Nadine Sierra takes on one of the repertory’s most formidable roles, the haunted heroine of Lucia di Lammermoor, in an electrifying new staging by Australian theatre and film director Simon Stone, conducted by Riccardo Frizza. Scott Bennett: Great Scott
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Fri 27 May 8pm · £15 Recently described by the Evening Standard as ‘Live comedy’s best kept secret’, Scott Bennett has been blazing a trail through the stand-up circuit for the best part of a decade. For ages 14+. box office: 01252 745444
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WHAT ’S ON – MAY · JUNE
Catch That Beast! by Bucket Club Theatre
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Sun 29 May 11.30am & 2.30pm · £8 A magical show about a society with one mission: to capture mythical beasts, exploring how we interact with wild things and how we might bring about change. Full of offbeat humour, original live music, inventive puppetry and audience participation. For ages 5–11. maltings monthly market Sat 04 June 9am–4pm · £1; members and under 15s free On the first Saturday of the month, you can find everything from artisan bread to local designers, chic vintage to classic vinyl. Over 200 stalls in a buzzing atmosphere. Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Club
COMEDY
Tue 07 June 11.30am · £12 The UK’s premier baby-friendly comedy club! Featuring the funniest comedy stars from the circuit, performing their usual adult material, which is why there is a 15-month age limit for little laughers. thread… a festival of textiles
FESTIVAL
Sat 11 June 9am–5pm · £8, under 18s free Find artisan fabrics and specialty haberdashery in the curated marketplace from a fantastic selection of local artists and exhibitors from across the UK. Be inspired by craft experts at our free talks or expand your skills at a workshop. Met Opera: Hamlet
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Tue 14 June 7pm · £15 (£12 under 18s) Nicholas Carter makes his Met debut conducting a remarkable ensemble, featuring soprano Brenda Rae as Ophelia, mezzo-soprano Sarah Connolly as Gertrude, baritone Rod Gilfry as Claudius, and legendary bass John Tomlinson as the ghost of Hamlet’s father. 08
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Sat 11 June 9am–5pm, £8, under 18s free Join us at our flagship summer craft festival: • over 50 vendors to buy from and inspire your making • relaxed and friendly atmosphere • free talk and participation programme • programme of bookable workshops run by textiles experts including: Natural Yarn Dyeing, Free Machine Embroidery, Essential Dressmaking Techniques, Sew Your Own Sweatshirt, Bargello Plant Cover, A-Z of Embroidery Stitches and more
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WHAT ’S ON – JUNE
film maltings: The Eyes of Tammy Faye
FILM
Wed 15 June 11am, 3pm & 8pm · £7 (£6 conc., £5 under 15s, £4 members) Biographical drama taking an intimate look at the extraordinary rise, fall and redemption of American televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker. Starring Academy Award winner Jessica Chastain and Andrew Garfield. Cert. 12. Stand-Up Comedy Club
COMEDY
Wed 15 June 8.30pm · £12 Farnham Maltings and Off the Kerb Productions present their popular Stand-Up Comedy Club, your chance to catch up-and-coming comedy talent in a club environment. Line-up to be announced and may be subject to change. For ages 16+. Sound of the Sirens: Damage Control Tour
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Fri 17 June 8pm · £16 Singer-songwriting duo, Abbe Martin and Hannah Wood have been honing their craft over the past decade. The pairs’ co-written songs range from beautiful, emotive ballads, to up-beat, foot stomping, hands in the air, sing-along anthems. The Enchanted Cinema: Jubilee Special
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Sat 18 June 2.30pm · £12 (£40 family of four) Join two musicians in creating live scores to award-winning animation: become a forest growing, an ocean, gnashing teeth, a flying horse, a penguin and much more. Bring to life hand-crafted animation in films inspired by the Jubilee celebrations from as early as 1926! The Enchanted Cinema: The Red Turtle
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Sat 18 June 7.30pm · £15 adults, £12 under 16s Live cinema performers Gareth and Kieron Chissik invite you to watch Studio Ghibli’s The Red Turtle with live music. You will be invited to create the sound of an island forest, scuttling beach creatures and seabirds in a workshop inspired by the film. 10
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COMEDY
Fri 24 June 8pm · £20 London’s biggest and best, long-running comedy night, Live At The Chapel, is on the road and heading straight for Farnham Maltings! An exceptional night of live comedy, featuring Jamali Maddix, Lou Sanders, Ahir Shah and Andrew Maxwell. For ages 14+. Vintage Fashion Fair Sat 25 June 10am–4pm · £3, under 16s free Browse and buy from the many stalls of beautiful vintage clothing, accessories and textiles dating from the 1900s to 1990s. The fair offers wearable vintage at affordable prices and a selection of designer labels, to suit all tastes and budgets. film maltings: Death on the Nile
WHAT ’S ON – JUNE · JULY
Live at the Maltings
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Wed 29 June 11am, 3pm & 8pm · £7 (£6 conc., £5 under 15s, £4 members) Directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh as the moustachioed Belgian sleuth, Poirot’s Egyptian vacation aboard a glamorous river steamer turns into a search for a murderer, when a couple’s idyllic honeymoon is tragically cut short. Cert. 12. The Bug Hotel by HurlyBurly
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Fri 01 July various performances · £8 The Bug Hotel is throwing open its doors to families with children aged 0–2 to come and take part in the Great Bug Ball. Join the Woolly Bear caterpillar and friends on a journey of discovery featuring classical voice, guitar and multi-sensory play. Head Set by Victoria Melody
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Fri 01 July 8pm · £15 (£12 members) Award-winning Victoria Melody embeds herself in the world of British amateur stand-up comedy, wearing technology that shows in real-time what happens to the brain when you tell jokes. It’s a genuine rip-roaring insight into the brain and the secret world of stand-up. box office: 01252 745444
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WHAT ’S ON – JULY
maltings monthly market Sat 02 July 9am–4pm · £1; members and under 15s free On the first Saturday of the month, you can find everything from artisan bread to local designers, chic vintage to classic vinyl. Over 200 stalls in a buzzing atmosphere. Kids’ Symphonic Sundays: Summer Special
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Sun 03 July 10.30am · £12.50 Join Kids’ Symphonic Sundays for an extra special workshop as they present Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf. The famous fairytale will be performed by 14 professional soloists. All ages welcome. Refugee Tales Mon 04 July 7pm–8.30pm · free Refugee Tales comes to Farnham during a five-day walk from Merstham to Winchester in solidarity with asylum seekers, migrants and refugees. Join the walkers for an evening of tales and music in celebration of hospitality and community. Simon Parker: A Night of Adventure Tue 05 July 8pm · £12 Simon Parker is an award-winning travel writer and broadcaster. In this multimedia presentation of short films, photos, audio clips and anecdotes, he talks about cycling 3,427 miles around ‘Pandemic Britain’ during 2020 and 2021. For ages 12+. film maltings: The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
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Wed 06 July 11am, 3pm & 8pm · £7 (£6 conc., £5 under 15s, £4 members) The true story of eccentric British artist Louis Wain (Benedict Cumberbatch), whose playful, psychedelic images of cats seemed to reflect his declining sanity. Also starring Claire Foy as Wain’s wife Emily Richardson. Cert. 12A. 12
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Fri 08 July 8pm · £10 Mark Simmons is such an exceptional one-liner comedian, that he won a place in Dave’s prestigious Best Joke of The Fringe in 2017. Isabelle is a British Lebanese actor, comedian, and writer. Her show, Ellipsis, enjoyed a sellout run at EdFringe in 2021. For ages 14+. The Greenhouse by Sophie Nüzel
WHAT ’S ON – JULY
Edinburgh Previews: Mark Simmons & Isabelle Farah
FAMILY
Sat 09 July 11.30am & 2.30pm · £8 Did you know that plants have senses just as we do? They can see, hear and feel you! The Greenhouse is a magical dance performance for young audiences aged 4–6 and their families and you will even plant your own plant to take home with you. Cellar Bar Sessions
MUSIC
Sat 09 July 8pm · £10 Join us for an evening with some of the best emerging musical talent from the South East. Featuring performances from Daniel Eagle, Steve Lowis and Chris Ricketts. Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Club
COMEDY
Tue 12 July 11.30am · £12 The UK’s premier baby-friendly comedy club! Featuring the funniest comedy stars from the circuit, performing their usual adult material, which is why there is a 15-month age limit for little laughers. Maltings Youth Theatre: Brainstorm
THEATRE
Tue 12 July 7.30pm · £8 Originated by the award-winning and innovative youth theatre Company Three, Brainstorm is a play about teenage brain development, told through the real-life experiences of the young people who create and perform it. box office: 01252 745444
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FAOS Musical Theatre Group: Mel Brooks’ The Producers
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Wed 13 – Sat 16 July 7.30pm, Sat mat 2.30pm · £17, £12 under 16s & students ‘Brilliantly comedic… The FAOS cast worked nothing less than a miracle…’ (Farnham Herald). FAOS brings you Mel Brooks’ rip-roaring comedy, which takes no prisoners and doesn’t distinguish Reich from wrong. For ages 13+. Edinburgh Previews: Aaron Simmonds and John Robertson
COMEDY
Fri 15 July 8pm · £10 Aaron Simmonds was a BBC New Comedy Award finalist in 2017 and performed his critically acclaimed debut show, Disabled Coconut, at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2019. John Robertson’s style of comedy can be described as insult comedy, with the majority of his set often being improvised. For ages 16+. film maltings: Downton Abbey: A New Era
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Wed 20 July 11am, 3pm & 8pm · £7 (£6 conc., £5 under 15s, £4 members) The long-awaited sequel to 2019’s feature film. The Crawley family embarks on a grand journey to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the Dowager Countess’s newly inherited villa. Cert. PG. Stand-Up Comedy Club
COMEDY
Wed 20 July 8.30pm · £12 Farnham Maltings and Off the Kerb Productions present their popular Stand-Up Comedy Club, your chance to catch up-and-coming comedy talent in a club environment. Line-up to be announced and may be subject to change. Age advisory 16+. NT Live: Prima Facie
SCREENING
Thu 21 July 7pm · £15 (£12 under 18s) Jodie Comer (Killing Eve) makes her West End debut in the UK premiere of Suzie Miller’s award-winning play. A young, brilliant barrister at the top of her game is forced to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof and morals diverge. 14
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WHAT ’S ON – JULY · AUGUST
Street Fri 22 July 5pm · £5 (includes a free drink on arrival), under 18s free After two popular street events last summer, the food trucks are back and serving up mouth-watering street food. Together with a pop-up bar and live music, we have all the elements for a fun festival atmosphere. film maltings: Operation Mincemeat
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Wed 27 July 11am, 3pm & 8pm · £7 (£6 conc., £5 under 15s, £4 members) It’s 1943 and the Allies must keep their planned invasion of Sicily hidden. It falls to two intelligence officers (Colin Firth and Matthew Macfayden), to dream up the most inspired and most improbable disinformation strategy of the war. Cert. 12A. Edinburgh Previews: Simon Brodkin and Sophie Duker
COMEDY
Fri 29 July 8pm · £10 Simon is one of Britain’s most loved comedians following his TV shows Lee Nelson’s Well Good Show & Well Funny People. Sophie won the 2021 Funny Women Best Comedy Writer Award and was nominated for the Best Newcomer at EdFringe in 2021. For ages 14+. film maltings: Licorice Pizza
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Wed 03 August 11am, 3pm & 8pm · £7 (£6 conc., £4 members) The story of Alana Kane and Gary Valentine growing up and falling in love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973. Written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, the film tracks the treacherous navigation of first love. Starring Bradley Cooper and Alana Haim. Cert. 15. film maltings: The Godfather
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Fri 05 August 2pm & 8pm · £7 (£6 conc., £4 members) Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Francis Ford Coppola’s masterpiece. Widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time, this mob drama, focuses on the powerful ItalianAmerican crime family of Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando). Cert. 15. 16
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Sat 06 August 9am–4pm · £1; members and under 15s free On the first Saturday of the month, you can find everything from artisan bread to local designers, chic vintage to classic vinyl. Over 200 stalls in a buzzing atmosphere. The Rascally Diner by LAStheatre
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WHAT ’S ON – AUGUST
maltings monthly market
Tue 09 August 11.30am & 2.30pm · £8 A joyful, outdoor performance that playfully explores the joy of food and where it comes from, as well as our food choices and their impact on the environment in this messy, silly and fantastic production that will make all squirm with delight! For everyone aged 5+. Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Club
COMEDY
Tue 09 August 11.30am · £12 The UK’s premier baby-friendly comedy club! Featuring the funniest comedy stars from the circuit, performing their usual adult material, which is why there is a 15-month age limit for little laughers. film maltings: Benediction
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Wed 10 August 11am, 3pm & 8pm · £7 (£6 conc., £5 under 15s, £4 members) Benediction explores the turbulent life of First World War poet, Siegfried Sassoon, through the eyes of the revered filmmaker Terence Davies. Featuring Jack Lowden and Peter Capaldi. Cert. TBA. film maltings: The Godfather Part II
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Fri 12 August 2pm & 8pm · £7 (£6 conc., £4 members) Epic crime drama following the parallel lives of two mafia figures; the former head of the crime family when he was young and first arrived in America, and his son as he grapples with his late father’s legacy. Cert. 15. box office: 01252 745444
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Cellar Bar Sessions
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Sat 13 August 8pm · £10 Join us for an evening with some of the best emerging musical talent from the South East. The line-up will be announced shortly but in the meantime you can expect foot-tapping tunes and beer on tap in our atmospheric Cellar Bar. film maltings: The Railway Children Return
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Wed 24 August 11am, 3pm & 8pm · £7 (£6 conc., £5 under 15s, £4 members) Follow a group of children who are evacuated to a Yorkshire village during the Second World War, where they encounter a young soldier who, like them, is far away from home. Starring Jenny Agutter, Sheridan Smith and Tom Courtenay. Cert. U. Stand-Up Comedy Club
COMEDY
Wed 24 August 8.30pm · £12 Farnham Maltings and Off the Kerb Productions present their popular Stand-Up Comedy Club, your chance to catch up-and-coming comedy talent in a club environment. Line-up to be announced and may be subject to change. For ages 16+. Street Fri 26 August 5pm · £5 (includes a free drink on arrival), under 18s free After two popular street events last summer, the food trucks are back and serving up mouth-watering street food. Together with a pop-up bar and live music, we have all the elements for a fun festival atmosphere. film maltings: Parallel Mothers
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Wed 30 August 11am, 3pm & 8pm · £7 (£6 conc., £4 members) Janis (Penélope Cruz) and Ana (Milena Smit), coincide in a hospital room where they are going to give birth. Both are single and became pregnant by accident. The few words they exchange in these hours form an unbreakable bond. Cert. 15. 18
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Young people
Classes, workshops and projects for children and young people. See website for further details. Junior Maltings Wednesdays (term-time only) 20 April – 13 July (no session 01 June) 4.45pm–6.15pm · £80 for 12 sessions A creative and fun workshop for children aged 8–11, led by a professional theatre maker. Weekly sessions allow the development of imagination and confidence through games, improvisation, character work, movement, devising and performance opportunities. Maltings Youth Theatre Wednesdays (term-time only) 20 April – 13 July (no session 01 June) 6.30pm–8.30pm · £85 for 12 sessions A creative youth theatre company for those aged 11–16 to develop skills through a range of techniques, including play, improvisation, script-work, devising, physical theatre, performance opportunities, and exploring various practitioners and styles. Demeric School of Dance Various days from 25 April various times/prices (free trial class) Classes for children aged 2+ up to advanced student level. For those with a serious interest in dance as a career or just for fun and exercise. Find out more: demericdance.co.uk
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Maltings Young Crafters Mondays (term-time only) 25 April – 18 July (excl. 02 & 30 May) · 11 weeks £110 A fun, weekly, group for 10–15 year olds who want to explore and develop their artistic skills. Themed projects are led by professional tutor and artist, Ruth Wheeler. Each session will cover a specific topic. Thrive Youth Dance Company Tuesdays (term-time only) 26 April – 19 July 5pm–6.30pm · free A nurturing learning environment for vulnerable young people aged 14–24 to thrive by using physical dance training and creative dance as a tool to develop key life skills. Find out more: thriveyouthdancecompany.co.uk Farnham Youth Dance Company Mondays from 09 May (termtime) 5pm–6.30pm · £8 per session paying weekly, or £6 per session paying termly Farnham Youth Company is an open, inclusive, and supportive community. In our classes we work on exercises from our inclusive syllabus, to develop core dance skills as well as creative exploration and choreography. Family Activity Trail Workshop Mon 30 May 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2.15pm & 3.15pm · free To celebrate A Line Art’s Activity Trails in Farnham and across Waverley, families are invited to design their own trails. This is an interactive session where adults and children will play and create ideas together. For ages 4+. Demeric School of Dance Summer Workshop Mon 25, Tue 26 & Wed 27 July 9am–12.30pm · £55 A fun-filled dance workshop covering varying forms of dance styles. Including musical theatre, jazz, street dance, Irish, Acro and Bollywood. For children aged 5+. Find out more demericdance.co.uk box office: 01252 745444
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Adults Creative classes and workshops for those who want to learn a new skill, or simply have fun and meet new people. Demeric School of Dance Term starts Mon 25 April for 10 weeks various times/prices (free trial class) Adult tap, contemporary and ballet classes. We have something to offer every age and all abilities with a serious interest in dance or just for fun and exercise. Find out more demericdance.co.uk Singing for the Mind Mondays 1.30pm (refreshments), singing hour 2pm–3pm · £5 per session A lively musical hour especially for people living with dementia and their carers. A chance to share memories and a love of songs in a friendly and welcoming environment. Supported by Right at Home GF. Writing for Wellness Mondays 16 May – 04 July 7pm–9pm · £36 for 6 sessions Join award-winning local novelist and therapist Joanna Barnard to explore how writing creatively can benefit your mental and emotional well-being. Suitable for adults of all ages and experience. Farnham Men in Sheds Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am–1pm · free A chance for anyone who enjoys making and repairing in the outdoors to get involved with small community projects. Meeting twice weekly in the beautiful grounds of space2grow, next to Bishop’s Meadow.
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Nimble Fingers Tuesdays 10.30am–12.30pm (the group meets every 3rd Tuesday on Zoom) · free A friendly, free knitting and crochet drop-in for beginners and experienced hands alike. Bring your own project or we’ll provide something; you’ll make new friends and find fresh, woolly inspiration. Improv Comedy: Let’s Do the Show Right Here! Tuesdays 17 May – 21 June 7pm–9pm · £150 for 6 sessions Improv, the art of making things up on the spot, is not only an incredibly fun social activity but improves empathy, confidence, and playfulness too. This course will end with the class performing an improv show to invited friends and family. Book Club 3rd Tuesday of the month 8pm · free Come and discuss a wide range of books and authors at our well-established and friendly book club. New members are always welcome. For more information contact Gerald Turner: grtservices123@gmail.com Over 55s Dance Workshop with New Adventures 18 May, 22 June, 20 July & 17 August 2pm–4pm · £8 per class Delve into the work of Matthew Bourne’s award-winning company, New Adventures and get your bodies moving in our fun and creative dance workshops. Subsidised places are available for those who may find the cost prohibitive, contact: office@new-adventures.net Ukulele Workshops Thursdays 28 April – 16 June & 23 June – 28 July Beginners 10am–11.30am (£150 for 12 sessions); Improvers 11.30am–1pm (£12 pay on door) For beginners and improves of any age. Learn in a friendly environment and have a lot of fun. You don’t need any prior musical knowledge to play. You will need your own ukulele. box office: 01252 745444
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Improv Comedy for Beginners Thursdays 19 May – 30 June (no session 02 June) 7pm–9pm · £150 for 6 sessions Learn the basics of improvised comedy with internationally renowned teacher, Chris Mead. The art of making things up on the spot, is not only an incredibly fun social activity but improves empathy, confidence and playfulness too. ChrisMead.co Carers Coffee Break 1st Friday of the month 10am–12pm · free A casual meet up for carers and former carers, to have a cuppa and a chat. Supported by Action for Carers, pop in for 15 minutes or for the full 2 hours. Kadampa Meditation Centre: Breaking Bad Habits Sat 14 May 10.30am–1pm · £25 (advanced booking required) Buddhist nun Gen Nyingpo will explain meditation practices to find mental peace, freedom and confidence. Learn how bad mental habits arise and feel empowered to overcome them. For ages 18+. Kadampa Meditation Centre: How to Stop Overthinking Sat 25 June 10.30am–1pm · £25 (advanced booking required) Explore practical methods to reduce our habit of overthinking and worry, discover peace of mind and learn meditations to enable us to switch off mentally. With Buddhist nun Gen Nyingpo. For ages 18+.
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Sewcialise Wed 27 April – Wed 06 July (no session, 01 June) · £225 for 10-week course Led by experienced sewing tutors Alice and Ginny, this fun friendly 10-week course is open to anyone wanting to take their sewing to the next level. Gain new skills and confidence whilst working on your own sewing projects. For ages 18+.
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Craft workshops
Throwing on the Potter’s Wheel Mon 02, Tue 03, Wed 04, Thu 05 May & Mon 13, Tue 14, Wed 15, Thu 16 June 10am–12pm & 7pm–9pm (Monday evening session only) · £178 for 5 weeks This 5-week course is aimed at beginners and returning students. Resident potter Penny Eccles will guide you through throwing on the potter’s wheel, creating various forms from simple bowls, colanders, cups, handles and pots. Small fee for finished work. For ages 18+. Beginner’s Crochet Tue 03 May & Thu 09 June 10am–3pm · £60 You will be guided through at your own pace on how to hold the hook and yarn, how to make a chain and basic crochet stitches. Suitable for complete beginners or those who have tried crochet before. For ages 18+. An Introduction to Modern Calligraphy Thu 05 May 10am–12pm · £45 Explore the art of modern calligraphy in this fun and creative beginner’s class. Learn how to create beautiful thin and thick flourishes to stringing together and design a final quote that you can be proud of. For ages 16+.
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Exploring Colour & Expression with Pyrography Fri 06 May 10am–3pm · £90 Choose to work on your own project or follow a seasonal theme. A selection of local wooden boards and ply will be supplied, alongside paints to enhance your work. No experience needed and guidance is provided throughout. For ages 18+. Life Drawing Fri 06 May 10.45am–4pm · £75 Join artist Jo Shepherd for a fully immersive day of drawing with an exceptional and experienced live nude model. All materials provided. Suitable for all abilities including beginners. For ages 18+. Family Fun: Handmade Ceramic Tea Bowl and Coasters Sat 07 May 10am–11am, 11.30am–12.30pm, 1pm–2pm & 2.30pm–3.30pm · £12 per person per session Join resident ceramicist Penny Eccles in the Maltings pottery and create your very own bowl thrown on the wheel and accompanying coasters while at the table. All materials provided. All ages welcome. Needle Felted Wren Fri 13 May 10am–4.30pm · £65 Using special barbed needles, learn all the techniques required to sculpt natural wool fibres to create a 3D needle felted wren sculpture. All materials provided. Suitable for beginners and improvers. For ages 18+. Jumbo Arm Knitted Blanket Fri 13 May, Fri 24 June & Fri 29 July 10.45am–1pm & 1.45pm–4pm · £68 A fun workshop using your ‘arms as needles’ to create a jumbo blanket! Choose your favourite colour from the snuggly vegan-friendly yarn. Extra yarn will be available on the day if you would like to make more when you get home. For ages 10+.
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Make a Chunky Crochet Pot Fri 13 May 1.45pm–4.30pm · £48 Enjoy a quick and easy project using recycled cotton braid. Crocheting with chunky yarn is so satisfying as your works grows fast! These bi-colour chunky planters measure 18x18cm. For ages 10+. Wire Dragonfly for the Garden Sat 14 May & Fri 01 July 10am–4pm · £65 Make a beautiful dragonfly to hover in your garden using coloured beads and copper wire. Learn how to trace, weave and join the body, decorating the intricate wings with coloured seed beads. You’ll need good dexterity, but guidance will be given. For ages 18+. Creative Printing with Indian Blocks Fri 20 May, Fri 17 June & Sat 23 July 10am–12.15pm · £45 Learn the art of printing using Indian blocks and then have a go on some practice material before creating your own item. Choose from a cushion, tea towels, drawstring bag, shopping bag, square scarf, or fabric runner. For ages 18+. Introduction to Gilding Sat 21 May 10am–4pm · £85 Learn about traditional gilding techniques using gold leaf and how to tell the difference, by looking at gilded examples. Participants will gild a sample board with water-gilding and use oil-gilding to gild a small relief moulding to take home. For ages 18+. Ceramic Tealight Holders Sat 21 May 10.45am–12.45pm · £45 Have fun creating mini ceramic tea-lights. Suitable for those new to pottery, this class offers a calm, relaxing environment with resident potter Penny Eccles. All materials are included. For ages 16+. box office: 01252 745444
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Two-Day Beginner’s Sewing Course Sat 21 & 28 May 10am–4pm · £160 Learn how to set up and troubleshoot your sewing machine, prepare and cut fabric, and construct seams, seam finishes, and a hem. For complete beginners or those wanting a refresh. For ages 18+. Make a Silver Spinner Ring Sat 21 May 10am–4pm · £120 Explore how to work creatively using precious metal. Learn skills such as piercing, texturing, drilling and polishing. All materials and tools provided. Suitable for beginners and those with jewellery making experience. For ages 18+. Frame Weaving Sat 21 May 10am–1pm · £48 You will learn how to set up the warp on the loom, weave a few simple stiches and fringe the wool to finish off. Experimental use of colour and texture is encouraged. For ages 11+. Pyrography: Incorporating Lettering & Signs Fri 27 May 10am–3pm · £90 Choose to work on your own project or follow a theme selected by the tutor. A selection of local wooden boards and ply will be supplied, alongside paints to enhance your work. No experience needed and guidance is provided throughout. For ages 16+. Wire Flower for the Garden Fri 27 May 10am–3pm · £55 Create an elegant sculpture of a flower to decorate your garden using coloured copper wire, mesh and coloured beads. Bring photos, or real flowers for inspiration but all instructions will be given on bending and forming the wire. For ages 18+.
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Macramé ‘Chita’ Bag Sat 28 May 10am–4pm · £98 The ‘Chita’ bag, named for an Art School friend, has been created by Cocoon&me’s Paula, calling on her design skills from many years as a fashion designer. Paula will guide you through the processes required to create your own designer bag. For ages 10+. Family Fun: Trinket Bowl & Handmade Beads Sat 04 June 10am–11am, 11.30am–12.30pm, 1pm–2pm & 2.30pm–3.30pm · £12 per person per session Join resident ceramicist Penny Eccles and create your own trinket bowl thrown on the wheel and hand sculpted beads at the table. All materials provided. All ages welcome. Shibori with Indigo Dye Sat 18 June 10am–1pm · £48 A fun workshop for all ages. Using a needle, cloth, and dye, learn to create a series of experimental samples exploring a variety of ways to use Shibori. You will be shown how to wrap, stitch, fold, and twist to create your own unique handkerchief. For ages 12+. Silver Bangle with Charm Sat 18 June 10am–4pm · £120 Design and make a beautiful silver bangle with a silver charm, either for yourself or as a gift for someone special. This is a great introduction to jewellery making and will teach you how to work creatively with precious metal. For ages 18+. Ceramic Cake Platter Sat 18 June 10.45am–12.45pm · £45 Join ceramicist Penny Eccles in the Maltings pottery and make your own handmade unique cake platter. Underglaze colours and all materials are provided. For ages 16+.
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Needle Felted Elephant Wed 24 June 10.30am–4.30pm · £65 Using special barbed needles, learn all the techniques required to sculpt natural wool fibres to create a 3D needle felted elephant sculpture. All materials provided. Suitable for beginners and improvers. For ages 18+. Wire Swallow for the Garden Sat 25 June 10am–4pm · £65 Capture the swift and graceful movement of a swallow out of coloured copper wire to display in a flowerpot or garden border. Learn how to sculpt with wire; trace, join and shape it working from a drawing. For ages 18+. Pyrography: Chopping & Serving Boards Thu 30 June 10am–3pm · £90 Create your own chopping or serving boards using your own design or follow a theme provided by the tutor. A selection of local wooden boards and ply will be supplied, alongside paints to enhance your work. No experience needed and guidance is given throughout. For ages 16+. Family Fun: Olive Bowl & Handmade Spoon Sat 02 July 10am–11am, 11.30am–12.30pm, 1pm–2pm & 2.30pm–3.30pm · £12 per person per session Join resident ceramicist Penny Eccles in the Maltings pottery and create your very own olive bowl on the wheel and an accompanying handmade spoon. All materials provided. Two-Day Basket Making Course Fri 08 July 10am–4pm · £130 Learn how to create a basket using the stake-and-strand method with circular English base. Choose to make a wastepaper basket, shopper, fruit bowl or small log basket. Select a border style and add a handle if you wish. For ages 14+.
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Needle Felted Seaside Hut Fri 08 July · 10am–2.30pm £45 Using special barbed needles, learn all the techniques required to sculpt natural wool fibres to create a 3D needle felted seaside hut sculpture. All materials provided. Suitable for beginners and improvers. For ages 18+. Freedom in Ink & Watercolour Sat 16 July 10am–4pm· £85 Learn various techniques and how to use different forms of ink with watercolour. This workshop is suitable for all levels of experience. You will need to bring your own art materials. For ages 18+. Raku Sat 16 July 10.30am–12.30pm or 1.30pm–3.30pm · £45 Come and learn the wonderful art of raku and experience the fun of glazing and firing. Choose from a ready-made piece of thrown ceramic. The kiln firing and removal of pottery from the kiln will be done by our resident ceramicist Penny Eccles. For ages 16+. Pearl Stringing & Knotting Sat 16 July 10am–4pm · £120 Learn stringing, hand-knotting and how to fit a clasp to these beautiful organic gems to create a professional finish. Make a new pearl necklace or bracelet and bring your own pearls for advice on re-stringing. For ages 18+. Introduction to Stained Glass Wed 20 July 10.30am–4.30pm · £130 Learn how to design, cut and construct your own contemporary stained-glass panel using traditional methods that have hardly changed for 500 years. For ages 18+.
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Willow Chicken Sculpture Sat 23 July 10am–4pm · £75 Spend a fun day learning the art of willow sculpture with local basket maker, Judith Needham, and take home a life-sized chicken. It can be used to enhance your garden or perhaps give as a unique gift. For ages 14+. Macramé Water Bottle Bag Sat 23 July 1.45pm–4.15pm · £38 Learn through the simple art of macramé how to create a beautiful, practical, and sustainable accessory. Perfect for beginners. For ages 10+. Make a Chunky Crochet ‘Sophie’ Bag Fri 29 July 1.45pm–4.15pm · £48 A fun workshop in which you be guided through all the stages of using chunky yarn to make a crochet bag. Suitable for intermediate level, but beginners are also welcome. For ages 10+. Pyrography: Summer Flowers Sat 30 July 10am–3pm · £90 Choose to work on your own project or follow a seasonal theme selected by the tutor. A selection of local wooden boards and ply will be supplied and paints to enhance your work. No experience needed and guidance is given all the way through. For ages 16+. One-Day Willow Basket Course Sat 30 July 10am–4pm Using the stake-and-strand technique, spend a fun day learning how to make a small round basket with local maker, Judith Needham. For ages 14+.
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Make a Silver Pendant Sat 13 August 10am–4pm · £120 Make a silver pendant, whilst learning how to work creatively using precious metal. Practise piercing, texturing, drilling, and polishing. A great session for beginners, and for those who have some previous experience of jewellery making. For ages 18+. Pyrography: Seascape Sat 20 August 10am–3pm · £90 Choose to work on your own project or follow a seascape theme provided by the tutor. A selection of local wooden boards and ply will be supplied and paints to enhance your work. No experience needed and guidance is given all the way through. For ages 16+.
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ARTISTS & MAKERS
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artists & makers We support professional artists and makers to thrive. Working across theatre and craft, we offer an evolving range of opportunities to create and showcase work, make connections and learn new skills. Please see the artists & makers section of our website for more information. Resident at the Maltings
Theatre companies we produce
Cameron Barnett, violin maker Meg Barnett, costume maker Juliette Blightman, artist Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures Georgina Bridges, muralist Georgie Carrs, painter Crean Creations, costume prop makers and leather workers Penny Eccles, ceramic artist James Fairhurst, jeweller Stephen Featherstone, film & animation Nao Fukumoto, hand weaver Full Clarity, web & app designers Diana Greenwood, jeweller Sarah Heron, artist Preface Studio, graphic design & web design Laura Rose Textiles, textiles & illustration Stopgap, dance company Sophie Ward, illustrator Weller Designs Limited, golf & landscape design
Akin Theatre Bertrand Lesca and Nasi Voutsas Bucket Club Little Bulb Victoria Melody
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Associate theatre companies Action Hero Abhi Arumbakkam Catherine Ireton Dancing Brick Lost Dog Marcus Youssef Still House Strangeface
the syrian baker , photo by mark dean
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SUPPORT US
support us Show your passion and support for the arts, make a difference today and for future generations Farnham Maltings has had a rich history of community involvement since 1969, when the buildings were rescued from dereliction by local residents. We exist today because of the support and ambition of those residents and have grown into an ambitious arts organisation with a strong local, regional and national reputation. We are grateful to those individuals who continue to support us by making donations whatever size or through volunteering. There are many ways you can support us, and ensure that what was started in 1969 is able to continue. become a member Support us by joining as a maltings member you can help fund this unique resource and enjoy the many benefits. Membership costs just £26 per year, buy online or at the box office. donate We are grateful to everyone who decides to make a gift, every donation no matter how large or small makes a difference. Donations can be made online or at the box office. become a patron Have a greater impact on our work and help extend our reach. To join our patron scheme we request a minimum donation of £5 per month or £60 per year. legacy giving Leaving a gift in your will is an incredible way of celebrating your love of the arts. To discuss how your gift could make a difference, contact Gavin Stride on 01252 745400. Find more information on our website: farnhammaltings.com/support-us
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farnham men in sheds
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EAT AND DRINK
eat & drink Riverside Café Bar Monday – Saturday, 9am–4pm Kitchen opens for lunches Tuesday – Saturday 11.30am–2.30pm The Riverside Café is the perfect place to unwind during the day, with inside seating and tables on our patio outside. Choose from homemade soups served with artisan sourdough, open Danish sandwiches and freshly made main dishes. Kids can choose from the ‘little maltings’ options. All food is prepared on site by our own chef with local, seasonal produce. Hot and cold drinks are available together with fresh pastries from our supplier, SØDT bakery. The Cupsmith Roastery based just outside Farnham has supplied us freshly roasted coffee beans and speciality organic teas for some time. Mouth-watering juices, mixers and presses are supplied by Folkingtons, a family-owned business with a commitment to sustainability. We welcome both children and well-behaved four-legged friends. Please note that we are generally not open on Sunday unless there is a major event or festival taking place in the building. Book ahead and reserve a table for lunch by contacting the box office. We offer bar service before evening performances and will be open 45 minutes before the published start time. Pre-show dining is available for selected performances indicated on our website.
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MALTINGS STORES
maltings stores
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm Sat 9am–3pm
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MUSEUM OF FARNHAM
museum of farnham · 38 West Street Located in a beautiful early Georgian town house, with an equally stunning hidden, walled garden, the Museum of Farnham is a joyous place to visit for people of all ages and interests. This summer there is a range of events, children’s activities and exhibitions all hosted in the museum and its beautiful garden. There is outdoor theatre from ‘Bard in the Yard’ performing ‘The Scottish Play’ and ‘Summer Sessions’ returns with a range of classical musicians filling the walled garden with acoustic tones. Children can join ‘crafty kids’ throughout the summer holidays or take the opportunity of becoming a junior curator for the day. With the support of the South Street Fund, there are artist led workshops – learn about the Saxons and become a Saxon warrior! Exhibition: 26 July to 16 December 2022 Over the past year, the museum has been working with the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Organisation, Hale History Group and Polish School of Surrey to co-curate a pop-up exhibition about each community’s stories. This exciting project allows visitors to learn about the origins of each community, the organisations specific purposes and provide insight into the development of local areas. This Art’s Council England funded project will tour three venues and then be displayed at the museum. See our website for details. facebook.com/MuseumofFarnham @Museum_Farnham @museumoffarnham 38 West Street, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7DX 01252 715094 museum@farnhammaltings.com museumoffarnham.com
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Half Term Crafts Wed 01 June & Thu 02 June 10am–12pm · £3.50 Get creative over half term and join us for a fun-filled ‘crafty kids’ session. Drop in any time during 10am–12pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult and please note that you may have to wait if the Garden Gallery is full. For ages 3-7.
MUSEUM OF FARNHAM
Museum of Farnham
Anytime Artisan Summer Craft Market Sat 25 June 10am–4pm · free Come and explore a range of unique, handcrafted products from local artisans in the museum and its beautiful, walled garden. Enjoy local coffee and cake as you browse. Summer Sessions: Megan Allen Sat 16 July 7pm (gates 6.30pm) · £10 adult, £5 child Cellist Megan Allan opens our summer sessions with a performance including Beethoven cello Sonata No 3 and 4 Debussy Cello Sonata and Kapustin Nearly Waltz. Bring a picnic along and indulge in some refreshments from the bar. Bard in the Yard – The Scottish Play Sat 30 July 7pm (gates 6.30pm) · £10 William Shakespeare is stuck. He’s trying to write a new masterpiece with the weight of his company’s return to the stage on his shoulders. Help him write ‘The Scottish Play’ in this ‘irresistible’ (The Guardian) new play, which has Helen Mirren’s stamp of approval. Crafty Kids Every Thursday from 04 August – 01 September 10am–12pm · £3.50 Get creative over the summer and join us for our fun-filled ‘crafty kids’ sessions. Drop in any time during 10am–12pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult and please note that you may have to wait if the Garden Gallery is full. For ages 3–7.
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Artefact Artists Wed 03 August 10am–12pm & 2pm–4pm · free (all material provided) Join Liz Yule, guest artist from the Art Room, to uncover artefacts from the Museum’s collection, and use them as inspiration to create your own masterpieces. For ages 7–13. Made possible with funding from the South Street Fund. Booking essential. Potty about Archaeology Wed 10 August 10am–11.30am · £8 Dr Anne Sassin-Allen from the Surrey Archaeological Society will be sharing her extensive knowledge about ‘archaeological digs’ and leading activities exploring excavated pottery. All material provided. Suitable for children 7–13 years. Meet a Saxon Wed 17 August 10am–12pm · £8 Experience life in Anglo-Saxon Farnham, learning about medicines, food and everyday life. Train to become a Saxon warrior and dig for Anglo-Saxon treasure. Booking essential, to confirm your place. For ages 7–13. Summer Sessions: Clara Gatti Comini Sat 20 August 7pm (gates 6.30pm) · £10 adult, £5 child Enjoy the beautiful sounds of award-winning harpist Clara Gatti Comini in the tranquil setting of our beautiful garden. Bring a picnic along and indulge in some refreshments from the bar. Curious Curator Wed 24 August 10am–12pm · £8 (booking essential) Discover the secrets of the Museum by joining as junior curator for the day. Enjoy a behind the scenes tour of the museum, find out how to record, care, label and display artefacts and choose one to display in the mini museum. For ages 7–13.
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HIRING SPACE
hiring space
The Maltings and the Museum of Farnham offer a variety of spaces for hire. Capacities range from 10–500. Visit our website for more information. 43
WHO WE ARE. WHO WE BECOME.
HAPPY. GENUINE. INSPIRING. Our teachers are pretty special, they believe learning should go beyond the walls of a classroom or the questions on an exam. They believe children need time and space to learn - to build relationships - to find their strengths and their weaknesses - to see the world as full of opportunities, not obstacles. Ultimately, they want their students to enjoy this time and come out strong, happy and ready for anything! Get in touch at hello@frensham.org to find out more.
Join us for our next Open Morning on 17th September 2022 Book at www.frensham.org Nick, our Head of Junior School
A progressive day and boarding school in Surrey for children from 3 to 18 | refreshingly different since 1925
