What hits the right note better than a celebration of all different styles of music from around the world in one splendid afternoon?

The Farnham World Music Day festival did just that as the recent event on Gostrey Meadow attracted a big crowd of revellers and picnickers.

The free event provided music for everyone’s ears as crowds were treated to everything from Japanese style Taiko drummers to local musician Jon Knight, with Rushmoor Samba and Guildford Bluegrass Jam among the performers.

Farnham town mayor, councillor Brodie Mauluka, who is keen on promoting local arts, music and youth opportunities, said the event was all about “pulling the community together” and “spending time with each other.”

The perfect conditions gave revellers a superb opportunity to listen to an eclectic array of music from around the world in relaxing surroundings.

A charity tea tent raised money for the Farnham Fundraising Group for Marie Curie with beverages and delicious cakes being too good for many to resist.

Another charity, Charlie’s Promise, also served up Pimms, a pin board game and plenty of hats, shirts and badges to go around.

Revellers also got the chance to get creative as there was a Card Making Challenge to create 159 cards for the new homes in the Brightwells Yard development.

The development’s artist-in-residence, Kate Kennington-Steer, shared techniques with the public with activities including painting, stencilling, collage, drawing and more.

It all added up to a memorable day with Cllr Mauluka saying “everybody played well” and that every single performer was “excellent”.

There’s more free live music on the meadow to come as The Fabulous Duck Brothers will perform from 3pm to 5pm on Sunday, August 25, on The Bandstand.

Bring a picnic or enjoy refreshments provided by Friends of Guiding in Hale at the charity tea tent.

by Vals Danilchenko