News in Frome

Residents who have not yet had their coronavirus vaccination are being invited to attend a special drop-in clinic at the large vaccination centre at the Bath and West Showground, near Shepton Mallet.

All eligible adults who have not yet had a first dose, or booked a slot through the National Booking Service (NBS), can come along to the vaccination site any time between 10am and 6pm on Saturday and Sunday (June 12 and 13).

Mendip councillors have been celebrating the launch of two, new funds designed to help the district recover and rebuild after the COVID crisis.

They are urging any voluntary, community or not-for-profit organisations to apply for the cash help – and any City, Town, and Parish Council too!

The Post Office has confirmed the their branch currently in the Westway still doesn't have a new place to go.

The site has been advertised on the central web site, but as of today (June 10) no alternative premises has been found. The head office say they are still looking to relocate the service.

With the recent easing of lockdown restrictions, the Litter Warriors have finally been able to head out for their first litter pick of 2021. On the 26th May and the team returned with gusto and armed with their pickers and bags, cleared the area around Homebase, Sainsbury's and along Manor Road. A huge amount was gathered, and many items were recycled where possible.

As group activities are now permitted, the Litter Warriors will resume their group litter picks twice a month and will have a whole schedule of dates and locations available soon. Anyone is welcome to join the Litter Warriors so please do get in touch by emailing [email protected] any suggestions for future locations are always welcome too.

With summer finally here, what better way to finish off the upcoming Frome Festival celebrations than with a family fun-filled day in Rodden Meadow on Sunday 11th July.

Frome Town Council are inviting you to 'Picnic in the Meadow', which will take place from 11am – 2pm. It's a chance to enjoy one of Frome's most loved open spaces with the addition of lots of free nature inspired activities.

Principal at Avanti Park School in Frome, Abby Atkins, is delighted to be able to share details of their new outdoor learning and play area for Reception and Nursery children.

There has been considerable investment from the to develop the area into one of the best in Frome. The newly developed outdoor space has areas for mud and water play, climbing, planting flowers and vegetables, den building and riding trikes and bikes. There will also be a wildflower meadow where staff and children can share stories. Abby Atkins said: "We are incredibly lucky to have this wonderful outdoor space where children can learn, play and develop their independence and creativity."

Join us for an interactive walking tour of Edventure: Frome and our local initiatives. This is a warts-and-all opportunity to experience Edventure first-hand.

We'll share the history, context and vision of our journey – both successes and failures. Learn about our experiential approach to building community enterprise and visit some of our groups and enterprises set up by student teams on our Edventure Start-Up Course.

Somerset's political map could be completely redrawn ahead of the next general election, with two new seats being created.

The Boundary Commission for England (BCE) has published its initial proposals for the new parliamentary constituencies which would take effect before the next UK general election.

The job market is tough at the moment, so Frome Nub News has introduced our new 'Job of the Week' feature.

Every week, we will be showcasing a job opportunity in the Frome area.

Bath Rugby says its backup plan will have an "entirely positive" impact on the city's heritage if its dreams of a new 18,000-seater stadium are dashed.

While legal battles over ownership of the Rec rumbled on, in 2016 the club secured permission to replace its "severely ageing" west stand on the bank of the River Avon.