On the twelfth day of December my council gave to me – free parking in Haslemere!

Shoppers have been given an early Christmas present of sorts as Waverley Borough Council is offering “free after 3pm” parking on selected dates and sites.

There will be no charge for parking at WBC-operated car parks in Farnham and Godalming from 3pm next Friday, November 29, and from the same time in Haslemere on Thursday, December 12.

There will also be subsidised Hoppa bus travel on weekdays before Christmas and BID-subsidised parking in Farnham on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

If you enjoyed the light entertainment in Farnham last weekend then head to Beacon Hill this Sunday as their switch-on is at 4.30pm with a market taking place from 2.30pm to 5.30pm.

Farnham’s Christmas Market will also take place on December 8 with more than 150 stalls in Castle Street, The Borough and the Ivy Lane Club.