News in Frome

Local residents are being invited to an open workshop to create costumes made from recycled plastic for a Frome Carnival float. Part of the single-use plastic free campaign the walking float will raise awareness on the importance of reducing plastic. Anna Francis ,Frome Town Council?s Resilience Manager, said ?The free workshop is an easy way […]

Young members of Frome Canoe Club have been clearing the river after being shocked by the amount of rubbish they find every week. Members of the club used their Wednesday session on Wednesday 25th July to take to the river to clear away rubbish left on the banks and in the water – mostly take-away […]

People from 20 towns and villages came together last week to explore how to improve energy security and air quality through reducing energy use and increasing renewable energy. Anna Francis, resilience manager at Frome Town Council who organised the event said, ?Although many of us are enjoying the current heat wave, the lack of rain, […]

A THREE-generation family team has taken on the opportunity to transform ?The Masons Arms? in Frome back to a traditional pub with the vision of making it ?a great local, for great locals?. Steve Jackman alongside his father Geoff and son Drew were offered the opportunity to take over the current restaurant with the vision […]

A YOUNG man from Frome has been left paralysed after a trip to the beach where he dived into shallow water crushing his neck and back. But Josh Payne-Gover is staying positive and is setting his sights on gold and becoming a paralympic athlete. He hopes that his story can inspire others to show just […]

St John Ambulance is looking for youth support leaders to help its Frome and Mendip groups of young volunteers. The area?s youth lead for the charity, Kathryn Doul said, ?We need volunteers to help us provide children and young people with developmental opportunities to help them achieve their full potential. ?As part of our wider […]

The Rotary Club of Frome were delighted with the response they received for the Warminster Military Wives Concert held at St Margaret?s Church Corsley on Saturday July 14th. Over 100 enthusiastic patrons in the church thoroughly enjoyed the outstanding singing by this very talented choir. The choir was conducted by Donna Kate Wilson who introduced […]

CARNIVAL season is fast approaching and Garston Veterinary Group is asking children in Frome to get involved and design the cover for this year?s Carnival programme. Organisers say, ?We want a wonderful cover that shows off what you love most about Frome Carnival.Think lights, music, fun, bright and bold. Let your imagination run wild!? The […]

The plans for Frome?s new community orchard have been live at the Showfield as Frome Town Council asks local residents for their views on what they would like to see included. So far consultations have taken place at the Showfield on 25th July and 26th July with the next date planned on Friday 3rd August […]