Alison Fitch

12/04/2026

Talking of cars.... here’s a top tip for anyone who didn’t know this (I definitely didn’t until now!)…

I’ve always just renewed my car insurance when the reminder comes through. This year, the quote for it to start in a couple of weeks’ time was £685.

It turns out that if you get a quote about a month before your renewal date, you can sometimes get it for a cheaper price. For example, if my policy was starting on 12th May, the price would’ve been £565 instead!

That’s a £120 saving!!

Bit too late for me to take advantage this year, but thought I’d share in case it helps someone else save a few quid!

Definitely one to remember for next time!

12/04/2026

Fabulous afternoon to visit Central car park and the town, the classic cars are out and it’s a really great turnout.

From Minis (used to see plenty of those doing doughnuts around town back in the 80s and 90s) to proper old-school classics, there’s something for every car fan.

Definitely a great day for car fanatics don’t miss it!

11/04/2026

The Classic Car Show is happening tomorrow in Central Car Park

If you’re planning to park there overnight, make sure you move your car before 7am Sunday, otherwise you might get blocked in!

06/04/2026

What a glorious day to be out in town.

Plenty of doors are open if you need anything, pop in, say hello, and enjoy the sunshine while you’re at it!

05/04/2026

Happy Easter Sunday to you all!

Having been to Jerusalem and Bethlehem, this time of year always feels a bit more personal.

So sending warm wishes to everyone gathering today, and also to those celebrating Passover this week!

Hope you’re all having a wonderful Sunday.

04/04/2026

Wine & Sushi at The Wine Yard

If wine & sushi are your thing, you won’t want to miss their next tasting session!

Teaming up with the experts at Little Fish for an evening dedicated to the art of the perfect pairing.

Join them on Tuesday, April 21st to explore a curated selection of sushi alongside a variety of wines chosen to complement every flavour.

Sushi - 10 fresh pieces from Little Fish

Wine - A guided tasting through different styles to find your perfect match.

£50 per person.
Pre-booking and pre-payment are required.

Spaces for these events go fast, so call early to secure your spot!

04/04/2026

I’m sure I’m not the only one who reported the wobbly paving slab in South Street, it had a real see-saw effect, lifting as soon as you stepped on it.

Pleased to see it’s now been fixed.

If you do spot issues like this, it’s worth reporting them online to Surrey. I’m sure they’re inundated, but they do prioritise and get things sorted.

Report, view, and discuss local street-related problems.

03/04/2026

Will be sad to see Lower Lodge Candles leaving Downing Street.

But.. whilst they may be leaving Downing Street, they’ll very much still be open so if you need your candle fix, you’ll be able to find them on their website.

That said… with 50% off right now, it’s definitely worth popping in.

Wishing them all the best for the future, and a fond farewell.

https://lowerlodgecandles.com/pages/story

01/04/2026

Farnham is moving out of the Frimley NHS system and into a new Surrey and Sussex structure.

At this stage it’s mainly an administrative change, meaning it’s about who plans and manages services rather than immediate changes to care.

For now, there is no impact on day-to-day healthcare. You will keep your GP, attend the same appointments, and continue to be referred to the same hospitals as before.

Over time, this could influence how services are organised. Decisions about funding, priorities and service locations will be made by a different regional team. There is also a wider NHS focus on providing more care in community settings rather than hospitals, which may lead to more local services being developed.

At this stage, no immediate changes to hospital access or treatment pathways have been confirmed. Any future changes would be introduced gradually.

In short, nothing changes right now, but the way services are planned and delivered locally may change over time.

I personally feel this is a good move for Farnham but one to keep an eye on 👍

We are currently experiencing issues with the voicemail of our bereavement phone line. We are working to restore this service as soon as possible and sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

30/03/2026

Open sesame… the Borough is open this morning!

The new traffic light system is in, but currently running on temporary lights.

It was a bit of a tight squeeze getting through, a lorry was delivering and there was no other way for the driver to pass but to pop on the pavement.

Welcome to the madness of the FIP

29/03/2026

The Borough is Open…..

Hooray 🙌

29/03/2026

FUEL WATCH

Just a heads up for anyone out and about this evening, the Sainsbury’s petrol station had queues when I drove past.

Unleaded is sitting at £1.54.

If you need to fill up, give it a swerve! I just headed over to the old Murco garage near the Six Bells literally no queue at all and it’s actually cheaper at £1.52.

Save yourself the stress (and the 2p)!