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Frome Wild Bunch Column: Setting up home
Hi, this is Jane from the Wild Bunch. After the wettest January on record, most of us are looking forward to getting out into the open air – whether to plant up a backdoor flowerpot or window box, visit one of Frome’s community gardens or open spaces, or to start work on our own garden […] T...
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Community Pantry trial longer opening hours
The Community Pantry is extending its opening hours for a trial period to support those who work. The service, which runs out of the Elliot Building in the town hall every Tuesday, will open from 2pm to 6pm from 3rd March. Run by Fair Frome, the service supports people experiencing food insecurity. ...
A pair of ‘Ace players’ at Frome Bridge Club
For the first time in history, Frome Bridge Club is celebrating its first pair of Ace-graded players. Club Chair Ray Nicholson and Committee member David Clayton reached the English Bridge Union rank of Ace within a fortnight of each other in January, placing them among the top 10 bridge players in ...
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360 new homes and country park planned near Frome rugby club
By Local Democracy Reporter Daniel Mumby with further reporting by the Frome Times Up to 360 new homes will be built near Frome’s rugby club if plans are approved in the coming months. Land promoter Barwood Land entered into a promotion agreement in February 2021 surrounding around 85 acres (just ...
Frome Swimming Club makes waves at Somerset County Championships
Frome Swimming Club is celebrating an excellent series of performances following the conclusion of the 2026 Somerset County Championships. Over three intensive weekends of competition, the club’s swimmers secured a handful of medals, multiple finalist positions, and a flurry of personal best (PB...
Happiness habits course at The Good Heart
A six-week course helping people develop ‘happiness habits’ is due to run at The Good Heart from Sunday 15th March. Action for Happiness, the evidence‑based global movement promoting kindness, connection and wellbeing, is running the Happiness Habits course. The in-person course will be co‑f...
Thousands of bargains at March Book and Record Fair
A local long-running book dealership, Zardoz Books & Records, is hosting an Open Day and Bookfair next month. The event, on Sunday 8th March in Hawkeridge near Westbury, promises something for every collector and enthusiast, with thousands of £1 books, vinyl LPs, CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays, plus a ...
From The Mayor
I’ve been reflecting recently on how exceptionally lucky I am to enjoy this life as a councillor and as your mayor. In my council work, we’ve been reviewing all the applications for grants that are available to groups and businesses that need help. There are so many amazing projects in need of f...
Frome chronic pain project links health and environment
A project empowering people to live well with chronic pain has been hailed a success. Green and Healthy Frome partnered with Frome Medical Practice to introduce a Chronic Pain Initiative exploring holistic approaches to pain management. Patients were invited to take part in structured medication rev...
Paws, people and community spirit at charity dog show
Frome Football Club was filled with wagging tails and smiling faces as more than 100 dogs took part in a lively charity dog show in support of Dogs for Health. The indoor event, organised to raise funds and awareness for the local charity, featured a wide range of classes, from ‘Prettiest Bitch’...
Charity launches support sessions for people with FND
Awareness sessions for people with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) are set to run at Frome Library following a successful launch event. Organised by the charity FND FrieNDS, the first session on 19th February saw 18 visitors attend to find out more about the condition and the support availabl...
Rotary’s big quiz raises over £1,000
A big quiz raised over £1,000 for Frome Town Rotary to help the club continue supporting local causes and charities. Held recently at Oakfield Academy, the quiz saw 22 teams play 10 rounds of questions. Frome Town Rotary member Lorraine said, “22 teams cheered, groaned and laughed their way throu...
Church fundraises for vital renovation project
A church in Frome is fundraising for a vital renovation to save the historic building. Christ Church, on Christchurch Street West, was built in 1818 and is on a ‘heritage at risk’ list due to the condition of the roof, rainwater components, windows, heating and paintwork. To re-energise the sacr...
Planning a 2026 wedding? Local fayre to offer inspiration and advice
Couples planning to get married in 2026 are being invited to a special Wedding Fayre at The White Horse View in Westbury, this month. Taking place on Saturday 28th February from 11.30am to 3.30pm, the Fayre will give couples the chance to explore the venue, meet trusted suppliers and gather inspirat...
Frome writers to showcase new plays
A collection of plays written by Frome Writers’ Collective will be performed at Merlin Theatre. ‘Balancing Acts’ explores the dilemmas faced in family relationships and the unexpected events triggered by chance encounters, past and present. Created by Frome Writers’ Collective’s scriptwrit...
Disco fun run for cancer charity
A DISCO fun run to raise money for cancer counselling charity We Hear You (WHY) will take place on Thursday 12th March. The event is organised by local mother and son duo Rose Hiron-Grimes and Keinan Cooper, who are running the London Marathon this year for WHY. Participants will meet at The Crown I...
A361 changes could be coming after string of fatalities
Five people have lost their lives on the road
Driver trapped after car leaves road and ends up in trees
Firefighters removed the door to free the casualty
Beloved teacher, mum and granny among this week's funeral notices
Our thought are with the family and friends
Fate of 1,700 Frome homes to be settled around Easter
The plans include a new school and medical centre