News in Frome

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 […]

Counselling charity We Hear You is once again offering free group therapy in Frome and Bath for people living with and beyond a diagnosis of cancer, or other life-threatening condition. The groups are facilitated by two professional counsellors, providing a safe, confidential space to talk through feelings with people who have had similar experiences. The […]

Frome Town Council has responded to a health and wellbeing consultation from the Somerset Health and Wellbeing Board which aims to improve the lives of everyone living in Somerset. The Improving Lives consultation invites local people, organisations and communities to have their say on the draft strategy before it?s finally agreed. The top priorities identified […]

FROME College?s first principal?s awards afternoon for outstanding student achievements, and their families was hosted by principal, Emma Reynolds, on 10th July. Parents arrived at the college to enjoy tea with strawberry meringues and cream, made by students in food technology. The formal awards and presentation was held in the sunny Memorial Garden, with an […]

FROME and District Cats Protection are having a fundraising event, raising money for the charity outside ?Not Justs Pets? in Frome on Saturday 11th August, from 10am -3.30pm. Frome and District Cats Protection will be selling Cats Protection merchandise, jam jar tombola, greetings cars, lucky dip, jigsaws, children?s pocket money table, craft goods and bric-a-brac.