Frome's independent newspaper, the Frome Times will not be printing at all over November, it has confirmed to advertisers, but hopes to be back in December.

It is just one of the businesses serving Frome, that has been adapting to the new lockdown on the way.

Not Just Pets will remain open during lockdown as an "essential" business (for the moment!) and their hours will be 9.30-4.30, Mon-Sat.

They are also once again offering FREE delivery to all their customers locally within the following postcodes: BA1, BA2, BA3, BA11, BA12, BA13, BA14, BA15, SN10, SN12, SN13, SN14, BS30, BS31. They prefer a spend of £20 but if folks are unable to get out, they are generously waiving that minimum spend. Contact Not Just Pets, Irongates, 9 King Street Frome BA11 1BH by telephone 01373 462068 or email

[email protected]

Our favourite and totally extra-ordinary exercise guru, Mojo Moves will be continuing all online classes plus the free sessions for adults with long term health conditions and children with SEN. Cheryl is also hoping to put on some special events during lockdown.

Keep up to date via the web site : www.mojomoves.co.uk

The independent record and CD store Raves From the Grave will be closing both its shops from Thursday 5th November, however they will continue to offer delivery & collection services from the Frome branch. Their website now has over 3000 titles available, with more being added regularly. You can also order via telephone 01373464666

or email found on their site HERE the Raves site

The Griffin pub in Frome will be opening regular hours until Wednesday but is still waiting for clarification on some key guidelines before they can confirm their full opening hours for lockdown.

Relief, perhaps for some Frome College students who were facing one of their mock exams this coming Saturday. A letter from the Principal has just revealed that as the new lockdown will close the leisure centre sports hall the exam, due on November 7 will have to be rescheduled.

It is business as normal for chimney sweep Guy Lucas, who was already following all the coronavirus secure procedures and keeping to all appointments as planned. You can contact him by telephone on . 07887770340, on his web site www.glucaschimneysweep.com or by email : [email protected]

Meanwhile over in Glastonbury one famed business, Burns The Bread has told customers that while it is reducing the amount of bread and buns it makes after Wednesday as a precaution, it is looking ahead and will be starting production of mince pies.