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Frome’s Partner Towns Column: Discover Rabka-Zdrój
Hello, I’m Philip Campagna, one of your town councillors. This column is the second in a series introducing Frome’s four partner towns, ahead of a planned trip to Murrhardt this summer. This time, we’re focusing on Rabka-Zdrój, in southern Poland. Frome’s friendship with Rabka-Zdrój bega...
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Frome Wild Bunch Column: Wildlife garden
Hi, this is Jo from the Wild Bunch. Summer has truly arrived and while I often feel like I’m permanently behind with jobs in the garden, I stopped for a moment recently, to simply appreciate what I have created. Standing amongst the flowers, listening to the constant hum of bees and looking at m...
Frome up and running in the Wiltshire Road Race League
Frome Running Club kicked off their summer road racing campaign at the Corsham 10k with 17 runners pulling on the team’s iconic red shirt for the opening fixture. Frome’s combined results placed the team sixth in Division 1, with three runners completing the course in under 38-minutes. “I was ...
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Climate film draws large crowd to Cheese and Grain
A short film about the climate emergency drew more than 320 people to the Cheese and Grain recently. ‘The People’s Emergency Briefing’ was shown on 21st May, with residents coming together to watch the screening as part of a wider programme of showings at venues across the country. Following t...
Poetry submissions open honouring Frome writer
The Crysse Morrison Prize for Poetry returns for its fourth year, with submissions now open ahead of a prizegiving ceremony on Tuesday 7th July. Celebrating the life and legacy of writer and poetry champion Crysse Morrison, the annual competition continues to inspire poets of all ages and experience...
Carnival fun day returns this weekend
The popular Frome Carnival Family Fun Day and Dog Show is back this Saturday at Victoria Park. The free event, on 6th June, will feature favourites including the dog show, Bonniest Baby competition, royalty selections, stalls from local groups and charities and refreshments. Organisers, Frome Carniv...
Publishing fair returns for 10th anniversary
A fair bringing together the world of publishing will mark a decade next month when it returns to Silk Mill Studios and Gallery. The Frome Publishing Fair will take place on Saturday 4th July, bringing together traditional and small press publishers, publishing service providers, editors, authors, b...
Talk will shine light on powerful female figures from ancient British history
An evening with author Kim Willis, exploring powerful but often overlooked female figures from ancient British history, is being held in Frome this month. Hunting Raven Books will welcome the writer on Monday 15th June at The Archangel, where she will discuss her latest work, No Fair Maidens, descri...
Film screening on female downhill skateboarding
A documentary sharing the story of female skateboarders’ courage, friendship and self-discovery will be screened at the Merlin Theatre. ‘Woolf Women: Now or Never’ will be screened on Thursday 18th June. The screening is being hosted by Frome Skatepark Project (FSP) and Frome Town Council, and...
Vallis Farm launches a summer programme of nature and gardening workshops
Local residents are being invited to swap screens for soil this summer as Vallis Farm in Frome launches a new series of workshops exploring gardening, gut health, crafts and life outdoors. On Saturday 13th June there is a No Dig Veg Growing workshop designed to introduce people to the principles of ...
Frome woman stars in fashion show after breast cancer diagnosis
A Frome resident has modelled on the catwalk for the UK’s leading breast cancer charity, following her breast cancer diagnosis and ongoing treatment. Julie Bowler, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018 after finding a lump while checking herself in the shower, was one of 24 people from acro...
Frome man shortlisted for national football art prize
A painting by a Frome artist has been shortlisted for a national football art award and will feature in a touring exhibition. Danny Markey’s image, which captures a football pitch in Mells, has been selected for the Football Art Prize and will go on display at the Millennium Gallery in Sheffield f...
Frome bus routes denied share of £13.1m for Saturday services
By Local Democracy Reporter Daniel Mumby Two bus routes in Frome have been denied a share of £13.1m of central government funding to bring back regular Saturday services. The Department for Transport (DfT) confirmed in December 2025 that Somerset would receive just over £24.7m of funding to suppor...
Frome man completes gruelling charity challenge
A Frome man has completed one of the ‘hardest challenges’ of his life, raising nearly £5,000 for three charities. Ben Hansell swam 15.5 kilometres, cycled 607 kilometres and ran 120 kilometres in five days, raising £4,742.40 for cancer counselling charity We Hear You, local mental health chari...
Lions sponsored swim raises £6,000 for charity
This year’s 39th annual Frome Lions Club sponsored swim has raised nearly £6,000 for charity. The event sees local clubs and organisations take part to raise money for charities of their choosing, alongside Frome Lions Club charities. This year’s beneficiaries included SWEDA, which supports peo...
New nursery planned at Frome’s Key Centre
A new nursery could open at the Key Centre in Frome as the town council looks for a childcare provider to run the facility. Frome Town Council is inviting experienced childcare operators to apply to deliver year-round care for children from birth to four years old to meet growing local demand for nu...
Dads’ group to host charity fun day for first anniversary
A group supporting Frome dads’ mental health is marking its first anniversary this month with a family fun day. For Dads Sake launched last year, providing a monthly meet-up and other activities for dads to come together to talk about their mental health and share experiences. To celebrate its fir...
Celebration of Frome resident’s life raises funds for Fair Frome
A festival-style party celebrating the life of an influential Frome resident has raised more than £1,200 for Fair Frome. Party at the End of the World was held at the Cheese and Grain last month in memory of Phil Moakes, a well-known local figure who died last year. Phil served as a town and county...
Volunteers spot 11 bat species in Frome
More than 60 volunteers recently spotted 138 bats across 11 species at the Big Bat Count in Frome. Divided into 11 teams, volunteers received basic training and an introduction to the recording equipment from Somerset Bat Group at the town hall before heading out to a variety of locations across the...
Musical fundraisers hold annual charity event
A collective of musicians has raised funds for Fair Frome at an annual gig in Victoria Park. ‘Tribe Mini Fest’ saw an afternoon of live music and fundraising last month. Performers included Kit Morton, Paul Kirtley, Bee Owen, Lee Howard, the Up All Night Stars and headliners Cult of the Velvet R...