A ‘Gonk Trail’ has launched in Rowledge between Christmas and New Year with eight separate festive scenes and other gonks to be spotted around the village.

It’s a totally free event, organised by the newly-formed Rowledge Volunteers group to encourage people of all ages to socialise and stretch their legs.

The one-mile trail launched last weekend, running very early into the new year, with eight main scenes and numerous surprise visitors around the village.

Gonks can be spotted across Rowledge – including at The Hare and Hounds pub
Gonks can be spotted across Rowledge – including at The Hare and Hounds pub (Graeme Main)

Event organiser, Mandy Main said: “We wanted to encourage people to get out over the period between Christmas and New Year and thought a walk with fun Gonk installations would bring a smile to people face’s, these furry characters are bound to bring a smile to everyone’s faces.”

Local artist, Susie Lidstone is supporting the project, and said: “Art in all its forms brings people together and this is another way of demonstrating Farnham’s art and crafts credentials as a creative hub.”

For more information visit ‘Rowledge Volunteers’ on Facebook or pick a map on the notice board in the Halifax Gardens opposite The Hare & Hounds pub.