News in Frome

Lisa Wells raised over £94,000 since being diagnosed with cancer

Frome College staff say they are incredibly proud of the achievements and progress of all the students as the teenagers received their GCSE and BTEC results today (Thursday August 22).

Principal Emma Reynolds said: "Frome College students have shown great resilience over the past three years, facing tougher exams and national changes to qualifications and assessments.

There is another answer to all your driving needs. Co-wheels is Frome's very own community Car Club which enables residents to make journey's in and around Frome without the expense and hassle of owning a car.

Frome residents' benefit from a promotion to get them started for just a £1. The vouchers, which will shortly find their way through people's letter boxes, also automatically start drivers off with £25 driving credit.

Young people in Frome will have the chance to see just how fast they can scoot, bike and skate by taking part in an exciting event at the Old Showfield.

Ride Kids Ride will be held at the Old Showfield on Sunday 8 September from 12.30pm to 4.30pm.

The results from the annual town benchmarking survey are in and local businesses, residents and visitors have given Frome the seal of approval.

During work experience week in July students from Frome College helped to carry out the market research.

Anyone full of questions about the approaching climate breakdown is invited to a free talk at Frome Town Hall from expert speaker Dr Aaron Thierry.

The evening will give an overview of the latest science and what can be done to stay optimistic while addressing the facts.

Frome residents with a passion for sewing and crafts are being asked to turn their hands to creating community bunting for the town.

Collecting A4 fabric samples is the first step with local shops and individuals invited to donate any spare fabric to the cause.

Frome businesses who are interested in saving money and the planet are invited to learn how to secure free solar for their organisation.

Frome Town Council is encouraging companies to join them for drinks and nibbles at the Town Hall on Tuesday 10 September from 6pm to 7.30pm to discover just how simple it is to get solar panels.

Frome Town Council is inviting residents to show support for Frome Railway Station by coming along to a community meeting.

The aim is to share ideas and suggestions about how the town could work together to make the station more friendly and usable for all. Then ultimately form a group to help make things happen.

Frome Model Centre will be celebrating its 20th anniversary tomorrow (Wednesday August 21) by holding a fun day and raising money for charity.

The shop opened on August 21 1999, and to mark two decades since this date, there will be fun and games from 10am to 8pm.