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Frome Wild Bunch Column: Don’t tidy up yet!
Hi, this is Jo from the Wild Bunch. By August, especially in this extremely dry weather, our gardens can start looking a little tired. Flowers are fading, grasses are turning brown and plants that looked glorious a few weeks ago may now be going to seed. It can be tempting to reach for the secateu...
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Frome photographer recognised with business award
A photographer from Frome has won an award recognising the success of her business. Chloe Raeburn won the Best Photography Business award at the Prestige Awards for her business Chloe’s Forever Captures. She attended a ceremony at Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol to receive the award. Chloe said, â€...
From The Mayor
I hope you are all enjoying, or at least tolerating, the long spell of hot weather we are experiencing. Many of us are taking the opportunity to enjoy our parks and open spaces, especially as, for once, it coincides with the summer holiday season. Spending more time outside it is noticeable that not...
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Funding supports music group for young adults with learning disabilities
A new music group for young adults with learning disabilities is being launched near Frome following major funding from The National Lottery Community Fund. Jackdaws Music Education, in Great Elm, has launched The Music Man Project Jackdaws, after receiving £20,000 from the National Lottery. The gr...
Somerset Council to spend more than £23.2m on parking enforcement by 2034
By Local Democracy Reporter Daniel Mumby Somerset Council will spend more than £23.2m on parking enforcement between now and 2034 as part of a new eight-year contract. The council has a legal duty to manage car parking and traffic across Somerset, including the employment of traffic wardens and the...
School wins safety podcast competition
A school in Frome has won a Somerset Council podcast competition after pupils created safety messages aimed at helping young people support themselves and others. Selwood Academy was named the winner from 40 schools across the county for its podcast entry. The competition formed part of a project wh...
Ten years of community energy celebrated in Frome
More than 30 people joined Frome Renewable Energy Community (FRECo) in Victoria Park to celebrate 10 years of community-owned renewable energy. The event brought together shareholders, volunteers, collaborators and local residents to reflect on the organisation’s achievements over the past decade ...
Local veteran releases memoirs of military career
A local former soldier who served in the British Army for 24 years has released a trilogy of memoirs sharing his experiences of military life. James Lee retired from the Army in 2013 after serving with the Royal Corps of Transport and the Royal Logistic Corps. Since leaving the military, he has self...
Flood defence repair works to begin at Welshmill
Work to repair a flood defence structure at Welshmill will begin on 17th August, with the project expected to continue until the end of September. The repairs will strengthen the riverbank protection structure, which helps reduce flood risk by protecting the riverbank from erosion. The work, commiss...
Somerset Council allocates £890,000 to primary school
More than £890,000 originally secured for a proposed new primary school and nursery at the Edmund Park development has been allocated to Trinity First School to provide additional places for primary-aged children. Somerset Council has confirmed that £890,728.89 in Section 106 funding, originally e...
Strong showing from Frome at Sevens tournament
Frome RFC enjoyed an excellent day at the annual Bath Combination Rugby Sevens Tournament at Avon RFC last month, topping their pool with three convincing victories before their cup run came to an end in a hard-fought quarter-final. Frome made an outstanding start to the day, opening with an impress...
Frome’s own variety night returns to the Merlin
A popular variety night is back from September with a brand-new line-up of music, comedy and circus acts to entertain audiences. Pick & Mix, run by New Old Friends Theatre Company, will be running again on Saturday 19th September at the Merlin Theatre. The night will be headlined by session musi...
Community vinyl day comes to Vallis Farm
Music lovers are being invited to bring their favourite 7-inch records and enjoy a day of vinyl and food as Lucky 7’s heads to Vallis Farm on Sunday 30th August. The Frome-based music collective is taking over the farm’s kitchen garden for a relaxed day where anyone can book a 20-minute DJ slot ...
Ferris double seals opening day victory
Saturday 8th August. Frome Town 2-0 Wimborne Town Frome Town started their Premier Division South campaign in the perfect way with a 2-0 victory over Wimborne in front of 638 people at Badgers Hill. The Magpies had the first opportunity of the game inside three minutes but Lewis Williams dragged his...
Flyte return to Cheese and Grain
English singer-songwriters Flyte will be returning to Frome next month for a show at the Cheese and Grain. Formed by longtime friends Will Taylor and Nick Hill, the band will perform on Friday 11th September. Flyte will be returning to Frome after releasing recordings last year from a day spent at t...
Much-loved mum, gran and great-gran among this week's Somerset funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Somerset residents urged to 'fight for their say' over new Local Plan
'We really want to hear from people how they would like Somerset to evolve'
Best times to watch solar eclipse in Somerset as Met Office predict 'good visibility'
Over 90 per cent of the sun will be eclipsed by the moon
Council charged £50,000 to fix fire alarms at Frome Leisure Centre
It follows a resuce deal of five venues
Much-loved former teacher, mum and gran among this week's Somerset funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one