Waverley Borough Council

Leisure and culture news

Having a street party over the Diamond Jubilee weekend?

diamond jubilee

Published on Tuesday 15 May 2012

If you are planning to serve or sell alcohol at your street party, you may need to apply for a temporary event notice. The deadline is imminent.

Olympic Flame comes to Godalming

Olympic Flame comes to Godalming

Published on Monday 19 March 2012

The Olympic Torch Relay will run through the historic centre of Godalming on Friday 20 July 2012.

Cranleigh swimming now open

kids in swimming pool

Published on Friday 17 February 2012

The swimming pools at Cranleigh Leisure Centre are now open.

New William Cobbett Portrait at the Museum of Farnham

Museum of Farnham - William Cobbett.  Image copyright Richard Eaton / Arts Council England

Published on Tuesday 20 December 2011

The Museum of Farnham has received a new portrait of William Cobbett through the Acceptance in Lieu scheme.

London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay comes to Godalming

Olympic hopeful, Liz Ng with Cllr Richard Gates, Mayor of Waverley

Published on Tuesday 8 November 2011

Waverley welcomes the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay to the borough on Friday 20 July as it makes its journey to London for the opening ceremony.

Swim for free in Waverley

kids in swimming pool

Published on Friday 23 September 2011

Under eights and over 80s can keep fit and healthy with free swimming.

Try a new sport for free

leisure loyalty phase 3

Published on Tuesday 13 September 2011

If you live in Waverley, sign up for Waverley’s Leisure Loyalty Scheme and try a new sport at a participating sports club. The first six sessions will be free.

BMX and Skate competition in Haslemere

skateboarder

Published on Wednesday 24 August 2011

Come and take part in the BMX and Skate Project 2011 competition on 29 August 2011 in Haslemere.

Community Woodland Open Day in Farncombe

walkers in a wood standing on a bridge

Published on Monday 8 August 2011

A local wildlife project has been awarded almost £10,000 of funding. Find out more and come along to a community open day at Willow Woods, Long Gore, on Wednesday 10 August.

Summer swimming offer

kids in swimming pool

Published on Wednesday 3 August 2011

Get nine swims for the price of seven at our leisure centres this summer.

Swinging 60s fete to celebrate 50 years of museum

bunting of union flags against blue sky and fluffy clouds

Published on Wednesday 29 June 2011

Get into the 60s groove with the Museum of Farnham as it celebrates its 50th anniversary with a 1961-style Summer Fete on Saturday 9 July.

Food and family fun in Godalming - 2 July 2011

Street scene of busy market with lots of people

Published on Monday 27 June 2011

Tasty treats to tantalise taste buds plus entertainment and family activities will be on offer at this year’s Godalming Food Festival which promises to be even bigger and better than previous years.

Malicious damage at construction site of Godalming Leisure Centre

Digger bucket picking up earth from building site

Published on Monday 20 June 2011

Malicious damage has taken place in Godalming at a new games area and at the site of the new leisure centre.

Farnham Freedom Parade 2011

farnham frredom parade

Published on Friday 17 June 2011

Hundreds of people lined the streets of Farnham on Wednesday (15 June) as the Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment took its first steps in enjoying the freedom of the borough of Waverley.

Work begins at Godalming Leisure Centre

Group photo of councillors, mayor and others in hard hats next to a digger

Published on Wednesday 15 June 2011

Work has began on the new Godalming Leisure Centre.

Take a step into National Walking Month

walking in the countryside

Published on Wednesday 4 May 2011

May is National Walking Month and Waverley has some of the most attractive areas in the country to explore on foot.

Haslemere Farmers' Market on 1 May

farmers' market, produce, milford farmers' market, food,

Published on Monday 25 April 2011

Delicious produce will be available from Haslemere Farmers’ Market on Sunday 1 May 2011.

Easter fun

easter chicks

Published on Friday 15 April 2011

There’s lots to do around Waverley this Easter.

Tell us about your time out

Two tickets with text 'admit one'

Published on Tuesday 8 March 2011

Whether you're a culture vulture, simply not interested in the arts, or just lack the time to go to arts events, fill in our short survey on your experience of arts and culture in Waverley.

Celebrate 50 years of The Museum of Farnham

5oth anniversary

Published on Tuesday 8 March 2011

The Museum of Farnham is 50 years old this year. Celebrate how Farnham's history has been shaped with 50 artefacts from the Museum's vaults.

Cranleigh: Santa Dash and Toddle

Published on Wednesday 1 December 2010

Cranleigh's first Santa Dash and Santa Toddle are due to take place this Sunday to raise funds for Surrey Air Ambulance and Local Youth Matters.

Heritage Open Days

Published on Tuesday 7 September 2010

Many historic properties open their doors to the public for free, 9 - 12 September. Why not explore new places on your doorstep this weekend?

Haslemere food festival 2010

Published on Wednesday 1 September 2010

A fortnight of events focusing on the enjoyment of food and drink in and around Haslemere starts on Saturday 4 September..

Love Food? Love Milford Farmers' Market!

Published on Wednesday 11 August 2010

If you love food and hate waste, don’t miss this Sunday’s award winning farmers’ market in Milford.

Eat well at The Herons

Published on Wednesday 11 August 2010

It’s official: you can eat well after your workout at the Herons Leisure Centre. The centre’s new café, Cafeology has received a Bronze Eat Out Eat Well award.

Farnham pool opens

Published on Friday 16 July 2010

Farnham Leisure Centre main pool reopens for business this Saturday 17 July. Come along and take a dip in the pool and see the brand new refurbishment for yourself.

Ditch those armbands

Published on Wednesday 16 June 2010

Learn to swim in the brand new learner pool, which opened this week at Farnham Leisure Centre.

Godalming's new leisure centre

Published on Wednesday 26 May 2010

Five contractors have been shortlisted and invited to put forward formal proposals for Godalming’s new leisure centre.

Cafe at Farnham Sports Centre

Published on Tuesday 6 April 2010

As a direct result of customer feedback a coffee house-style café has now been incorporated into the refurbishment of Farnham Sports Centre. Original plans for the layout of the reception area have been changed to accommodate this, as phase one of the planned works move towards completion in May.

Do you use Farnham Sports Centre?

Published on Tuesday 16 March 2010

Farnham Sports Centre users group will next meet on Thursday, 18 March, from 3.30-4.30pm at the sports centre.

Meet the team

Published on Friday 11 December 2009

Visitors to Cranleigh Leisure Centre can find out about the refurbishment programme at an informal drop-in session.

Revamp starts at Farnham

Published on Wednesday 4 November 2009

Work has started on the £5 million refurbishment of Farnham Leisure Centre.

After school basketball

Published on Thursday 1 October 2009

Waverley is launching its new basketball academy this autumn.

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