Issue 286 – FROME’S WORLD CHAMPION
Frome’s very own Formula 1 world champion, Jenson Button, has set the local community buzzing after clinching the world title in Brazil.
Issue 286 – There’s only one show!
In an unusual twist of fate, Frome was officially twinned with the BBC's One Show programme last week.
Issue 286 – Time to remember
Frome’s community will come together to remember and honour those soldiers who have been killed and injured in service for their country at an annual Remembrance Parade on Sunday 8th November.
Issue 286 – Have-a-go hero receives prestigious police award
A LOCAL man who single-handedly thwarted an armed robbery in Frome has been applauded by the local police force.
Issue 286 – Work pays off with park improvements
Over the past year, Frome Town Council has been working to rejuvenate Victoria Park and the Mary Baily field. The town council reports on progress with the project to the Frome Times.
Issue 286 – Frome Amateur Operatic Society Bristol Evening Post Rose Bowl Awards 2009
FROME Amateur Operatic Society has won the Coup de Theatre Award for the finale of Mack and Mabel. Members of FAOS attended a glittering dinner to join with 400 other guests from around the South West for the 2009 Bristol Evening Post Rose Bowl Awards, at Weston Super Mare’s Pavilion on Sunday 18th October.
Issue 286 – FAOS presents… Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
After their outstanding success with The Full Monty, the Frome Amateur Operatic Society turn their attentions to more traditional fare now with their always eagerly awaited annual pantomime, which this year is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
Issue 286 – Animal home re-opens charity shop
Bath Cats & Dogs Home is re-opening its charity shop on Stony Street in Frome town centre, following several weeks of refurbishment.
Issue 286 – ‘A positive change’ for Frome
“A Positive Change” is how The Guardian (10.10.09) celebrated the 15th anniversary of the Fairtrade Foundation, which has worked with tremendous success to raise issues of inequity in World trade rules, by providing a humane alternative.
Issue 285 – Your help is vital to help save cancer support service
Local cancer counselling charity, Positive Action on Cancer, has launched ‘The Listening Ear Appeal’ to raise £200,000 so its counsellors can continue to provide vital emotional support to families affected by cancer and other life threatening illnesses.