Issue 288 – Major plans unveiled for new ‘health park’ in Frome
AN AMBITIOUS plan to create a new health park for Frome has been unveiled by NHS Somerset, who are looking for feedback from the general public.
Issue 288 – Christmas to kick off in Frome with a Spectacular Sunday
The festive season will be kicking off in Frome this weekend with the annual Spectacular. It is on from 11.00am-6.00pm on Sunday 29th November and this year it will be bigger and better.
Issue 288 – Special recognition for the Rotary Club of Frome
The Rotary Club of Frome has been awarded a ‘Presidential Citation’, an honour few clubs throughout the world receive. Rotary clubs work hard to improve the life and living conditions of people both in their immediate communities and worldwide, especially when disasters strike.
Issue 288 – Cemetery extension will create more burial space in Frome
Plans to extend Frome’s Easthill cemetery to allow an estimated further 25 years of burials have been given a nod of approval by the local planning authority.
Issue 288 – Festival is a record-breaker
Frome Festival surpassed all expectations this year as ticket revenues jumped by 25 per cent.
Issue 288 – Frome does its bit for Children In Need
Frome joined in the fun and frivolities happening all around the country for Children in Need last Friday, the 30th anniversary of the event.
Issue 288 – “Let us in!” Disabled access under the spotlight
members of the community will gather together outside the old post office, in the Market Place, Frome, on Saturday 28th November, at 2.00pm, to send out their message again: "Let us in!"
Issue 288 – Frome majorettes bring home bronze for England
Frome-based majorette team, The Fascination Twirlers, represented England in the European Majorette Championships recently and came home with a bronze medal.
Issue 288 – Praise for Frome musician’s Ethiopian project
A Frome musician is behind a critically acclaimed new album which fuses several genres of music with typical African music.
Issue 288 – Ben wins ‘Heart Hero’ award from national charity
Local man Ben Derrick has been awarded a ‘Heart Hero Award’ by the British Heart Foundation, the nation’s heart charity and chosen UK charity partner for the national home improvement retailer.