A highlight of this year's Farnham Fireworks and Torchlit Procession was the Fifty for Fawkes Guy competition, which attracted entries from more than a dozen schools, charities, and community groups in exchange for £50 each.

St Mary’s School in Frensham clinched the coveted top spot, chosen by gold sponsors Guardian Angel Carers, with The Ridgeway School securing the runner-up position, chosen by the chairman of fireworks organisers Farnham Round Table, Nigel Davison.

Their efforts soon went up in smoke on the magnificent bonfire, however, lit by the mayor of Farnham, Alan Earwaker, and Guardian Angel director Tim, a former RAF Chinook pilot.

Afterwards, the crowd enjoyed a breathtaking 15-minute professional fireworks display to music. And despite a late downpour, many stayed on until 9pm to enjoy a second live set by ska band Jungle Brew on the main stage, introduced by Lee Moran from silver sponsor Moran Roofing.

There was also a street food village, Hog’s Back Brewery bar, mulled wine, Taiko drummers and more to enjoy throughout the evening.

And prior to the lighting of the bonfire, a captivating torchlit procession snaked its way from Farnham town centre to the park, with a column of flickering torches following the lead of mayor Alan Earwaker, Round Table chair Nigel, Tim from Guardian Angel Carers, and Zebiba, a young lady supported by youth homelessness charity Step by Step, to the rhythm of the Reading Pipers Band.

In all, almost 8,000 eager spectators ignored the gloomy weather forecast to enjoy the dazzling Farnham Fireworks and Torchlit Procession on Saturday, November 4 – helping organisers Farnham Round Table raise £45,000 for local good causes.

Farnham Round Table chair Nigel expressed his gratitude to the dozens of local groups and businesses that contributed their time and resources to make the event a resounding success.

Among the local heroes mentioned were Farnham 3rd, 11th, and Network Scouts, 41 Club, Hedgehogs, Farnham Youth Choir, Farnham Cricket Club, Hale Community Centre, Tootsies, Potters Gate School, Abbey School, various Bourne-based sports clubs, St Andrew’s School, and St Mary’s School, Frensham.

This year’s event witnessed one of its longest-ever torchlit processions between Waggon Yard and Farnham ParkGallery image 2Gallery image 3What more could you want?Gallery image 5The Ridgeway School’s very autumnal Guy won the Round Table chairman’s runner-up awardThe winning Guy from St Mary’s School, Frensham, as chosen by Tim Corry of fireworks gold sponsors Guardian Angel CarersFarnham Taiko again put on a stunning display of drummingThe mayor and Tim Corry of gold sponsors Guardian Angel Carers had the task of lighting the bonfireTim Corry of Guardian Angel Carers, Round Table chairman Nigel Davison and the mayor Alan Earwaker led the procession alongside Zebiba, a young lady supported by youth homelessness charity Step by Step, who were given a stack of free ticketsNothing like a giant bonfire to warm the spiritsWho said the flashing stuff is just for kids?Gallery image 13This young spectator had perhaps the best view atop her dad’s shoulders!The crowd enjoyed a dazzling 15-minute professional fireworks displayFarnham Round Table has been running Farnham Fireworks for almost 50 yearsSka band Jungle Brew, back by popular demand, performed two sets on the inflatable stageRound Table chair Nigel DavisonThe Reading Pipers BandI come in peace!Gallery image 21Lighting up the night sky

This year’s event witnessed one of its longest-ever torchlit processions between Waggon Yard and Farnham Park

What more could you want?

The Ridgeway School’s very autumnal Guy won the Round Table chairman’s runner-up award

The winning Guy from St Mary’s School, Frensham, as chosen by Tim Corry of fireworks gold sponsors Guardian Angel Carers

Farnham Taiko again put on a stunning display of drumming

The mayor and Tim Corry of gold sponsors Guardian Angel Carers had the task of lighting the bonfire

Tim Corry of Guardian Angel Carers, Round Table chairman Nigel Davison and the mayor Alan Earwaker led the procession alongside Zebiba, a young lady supported by youth homelessness charity Step by Step, who were given a stack of free tickets

Nothing like a giant bonfire to warm the spirits

Who said the flashing stuff is just for kids?

This young spectator had perhaps the best view atop her dad’s shoulders!

The crowd enjoyed a dazzling 15-minute professional fireworks display

Farnham Round Table has been running Farnham Fireworks for almost 50 years

Ska band Jungle Brew, back by popular demand, performed two sets on the inflatable stage

Round Table chair Nigel Davison

The Reading Pipers Band

I come in peace!

Lighting up the night sky

Farnham Round Table is a social and charitable organisation for men aged 18 to 45 years old. It organises community events, social activities, and raises money for local good causes, including charities, schools, sports clubs, and food banks. The club welcomes new members to join them at their meetings and events to get involved and make new friends while supporting their local community.