News in Frome

Planning news in and around Frome this week:

An application is in for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (Provision and Storage of Recycling Waste Containers) on planning consent 2020/1514/FUL at 81A Keyford in Frome. This is for the demolition of a garage at that address and the building of a two storey home.

Frome Toy Library, part of Purple Elephant, is popping up all over the place.

In an ordinary week, as well offering hundreds of carefully selected games and toys for children to Loan-at-Home, the Toy Library usually runs two stay-and-play sessions in two regular town centre venues. However, this February and March the baby, toddler and pre-school fun will be on the road including setting up in two local villages.

With only a couple of weeks to go until this year's Frome Window Wanderland (Friday 4th March - Monday 7th March), event organisers are excited to announce that workshops are being held at Black Swan Arts over half term, under the guidance of Mel Day. As well as their usual workshops for making displays for your window at home (remember to bring your window measurements!) they are really pleased to be offering workshops for creating a 'Community Window' display for the Round Tower Gallery at the Black Swan. These are aimed at people who perhaps have not participated before and feel a bit nervous; or if you haven't got a suitable window or if you live outside of Frome and wish to join in the fun!

To book your FREE place for these workshops follow the link below and sign up via the eventbrite links to the relevant workshop you wish to attend.

The historic Bishop's Barn and Wells Recreation Ground are to be returned to the City of Wells.

At a meeting of Mendip District Council's Cabinet (Monday 7th February), members approved the transfer of trusteeship of the Wells Recreation Ground charity to Wells City Council. At transfer, Mendip District Council will no longer have any legal or financial responsibility for the Trust.

Frome RFC Junior Match Report | U14's

This Sunday, the Frome Under 14's travelled to Weymouth & Portland RFC, for their Dorset and Wilts League match.

Existing council grant funding for Somerset's voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector will be extended over the first year of the new unitary authority in Somerset.

Members of the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Joint Committee voted unanimously to protect VCSE funding worth £2.4m for 2023-2024 (year one of the new Somerset Council). Making the decision, the LGR Joint Committee, which includes the leaders of the five existing councils in Somerset and four Somerset County Councillors, recognised the need to provide stability for VCSE groups delivering vital services to communities.

Frome Medical Practice has chosen local charity Active and In Touch as their new Charity of the Year. Active and In Touch aims to support lonely and isolated people, befriending them and helping them to feel part of the community. The charity also coordinates Frome Community Drivers, a network of volunteers who support people to make essential journeys, such as for medical appointments or shopping.

Frome Medical Practice Charity Champion, Kevin Sivell, said "We are delighted to be working with Active and In Touch as our Charity of the Year. The purpose of the charity aligns closely with the work we do as a practice on building connections, and we know what a positive impact one to one befriending can have on someone's health and wellbeing. We hope that over the course of the next few months we can both fundraise for Active and In Touch and also help raise awareness of the charity, the volunteering opportunities that they have and the support they are able to offer to local people."

The RSPCA is hoping to find an animal lover with a space in their heart and home for an unwanted dog who has spent more than 500 days waiting to find his pawfect match.

Buddy is the longest stay dog at RSPCA Brent Knoll Animal - who after marking his 500th day hoping for his second chance on Sunday (6

Tenants who find themselves struggling to pay for their rent are encouraged to contact Mendip District Council's Housing Options Team for advice and support, as early as possible, to help prevent them becoming homeless.

The Council's experienced and knowledgeable Officers are on hand to assist tenants facing financial difficulties, and find solutions to ensure residents do not become homeless.

Coming to a dance floor in Frome - time to get soulful and you could not be in better hands.

The DJs, Dave Smith, Jorge Lewis and Steve Riley are lifelong soul fans, avid collectors of rare soul vinyl and survivors of The 100 Club, Wigan Casino, The Torch, The Twisted Wheel and other legendary soul venues. Under the banner Hip City Classic Soul they have put on events in and around Somerset, including Bruton's Got Soul at Bruton Unionist Club, and Rhythm & Soul at The Bear in Wincanton.