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Bath City hoping for return to form in 'A4 Derby' after struggling start
The Romans are winless in four, losing their last three, and on Saturday exited the FA Cup in the 1st Qualifying Round for the first time since 1979.
Creative writing workshop for neurodivergent adults
A creative writing workshop for late-diagnosed neurodivergent adults is running at the Cheese and Grain this month. The workshop will be led by Frome resident Dr Kate Fox, a BBC Radio 4 presenter, stand-up poet and performer, along with Dr Helen Kara, a writer, teacher and speaker. It will take plac...
Wrestling stars set for Frome showdown
CSF Professional Wrestling will celebrate its 28th anniversary with a night of live action at Frome’s Cheese and Grain this month. CSF Professional Wrestling, which was established in 1998, has staged thousands of bouts across the UK and has held hundreds of events at the Cheese and Grain over the...
Volunteer meeting for Frome’s Christmas event
Volunteers are invited to meet with the organisers of Frome’s annual Christmas Get-Together to learn more about how to get involved. Anyone interested in helping out is invited to drop by the cafe at the Cheese and Grain on Saturday 19th September, from 3.30pm to 4.30pm, to meet the organisers and...
Ride Kids Ride challenge returns to Frome
Young people in Frome are being invited to dust off their helmets and get moving as the Lions Club of Frome prepares to host its annual ‘Ride Kids Ride’ event. Taking place on Sunday 20th September from 12.30pm to 4.30pm at The Old Showfield on Rodden Road, the community event invites children t...
Frome tutor revamps popular local history course
One of the longest-serving tutors for Frome Community Education is revamping his most popular course for the autumn. David Lassman has been running a local history course for the not-for-profit educational organisation since 2012 but says the time has come to overhaul it. Frome Community Education i...
Consider the Wondrous launches in Frome this month
A new festival is taking place in Frome this month, focusing on reconnection, nature and our place in the world. ‘Consider the Wondrous’ will take place at Rise on Whittox Lane on 19th and 20th September. The festival is a collaboration between Tina Gaisford-Waller of Winstone’s Hunting Raven ...
Frome resident wins festival treasure hunt
A Frome resident has won this year’s Frome Festival Treasure Hunt, receiving a one-off pendant created by local goldsmith Annette Gabbedey to mark the festival’s 25th anniversary. Pauline Harris was the winner, receiving a Curvy Pendant with Garnet designed and handmade by Annette. Pauline and h...
Bridge club opens doors to new players
Members of Frome Bridge Club shared their skills at a public event at Frome Library on Saturday 5th September. The ‘All About Bridge’ event gave visitors an insight into how the game is played and aimed to encourage a new generation of players. Organisers said they were ‘delighted’ with the ...
New season of free communication skills workshops
A local community group aimed at helping residents navigate tricky conversations is running a new season of free autumn workshops at Frome Town Hall. Let’s Talk equips people with practical, productive communication techniques to handle tricky conversations. Running monthly from September through ...
The Woodlanders show set to raise funds for local causes
A group of entertainers in a local village are preparing to perform their new variety show, raising funds for local causes. The Woodlanders Variety Show will be back with a completely new show in October, celebrating 49 years. The show will run each evening from 5th to 9th October, with a matinee on...
Bath City going through 'identity crisis' after slumping to FA Cup exit
Exit to Weymouth was also a third defeat in the space of eight days, on the back of league losses to Uxbridge and Frome.
Share Frome returns to new premises after two-year break
A charity promoting sharing, repairing and reusing has returned to Frome after a two-year break, reopening at new premises at Welshmill Hub. Share Frome has been rebuilding its operations since June, when it soft-launched from a shared unit at Welshmill Hub alongside FromeBase, a new community DIY s...
Skateboard deck auction to raise funds for Frome’s skatepark
More than 40 skateboard decks are going on display this month before being auctioned to help fund the town’s new skatepark. The Great Dexhibition will run from 18th to 27th September at The Station Gallery in the Station Approach, displaying skateboard decks designed by local and national artists....
Frome connections drive new Grand Tour series
Frome has a starring connection to the new series of The Grand Tour, with new presenter Francis Bourgeois joined on screen in the opening episode by former Formula 1 world champion Jenson Button, who is also from the town. Francis, who still lives locally, presents the new series on Amazon Prime alo...
Historic pub granted community value status
A 300-year-old pub in East Woodlands has officially been recognised as an Asset of Community Value (ACV), giving local residents an opportunity to help secure its future. Residents have been rallying to save the Horse and Groom pub, which closed in 2020, with a community group set up to explore ways...
Black Swan Arts celebrates 40th anniversary with 40 artworks
An arts centre in Frome will continue its 40th anniversary celebrations with a fundraising exhibition showcasing 40 artworks donated by 40 artists. MAGIS XL will take place in the Round Tower from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th September, open daily from 10am to 4pm. There will also be a preview evening...