Issue 292 – Memorial fund’s huge boost to local hospice
A fund set up in memory of Frome man James Eyers has raised £39,000 for Dorothy House Hospice Care, with the latest donation of £3,700 presented in December.
Issue 292 – Frome digs deep to support earthquake victims
The people of Frome have responded magnificently to appeals to help those caught up in the devastating Haiti earthquake.
Issue 292 – Who deserves to be Frome’s person of the year 2009?
The Frome Times is launching a ‘Person of the Year’ competition and now is your chance to have your say on who you think should be crowned Frome’s ‘Person of the Year’ for 2009.
Issue 292 – New bridge plans may go on hold if Bailey is listed
DESPITE winning the support of the local planning authority, plans for a new bridge to replace Frome’s Bailey bridge are on hold until a government minister makes a final decision on whether the Bailey should be listed.
Issue 292 – Charities and voluntary groups to face new ‘tax’ on playing music
A government decision to make charities and local groups pay for a licence to play recorded music on their own premises has been met with scorn from Frome’s civic leaders.
Issue 492 – Unsung hero goes the extra mile for the community
Whilst the snow and ice caused havoc with motorists and pedestrians alike, Frome Times has been told of an unsung hero who worked above and beyond the call of duty to make some of Frome's pavements safer for people to walk on.
Issue 292 – Prestigious awards for Frome cadets
Two St John Ambulance cadets have received the prestigious Grand Prior award – the first time the award has been made in Frome for 25 years.
Issue 292 – College principal happy with results
FROME Community College has had its GCSE, AS and A-level performance ranked in league tables released this month.
Issue 292 – Mendip way challenge
Nigel Arbury successfully completed the 50 mile Mendip Way Challenge from Uphill to Frome starting at 2.30 pm on Saturday 9th January and finished at 12 midday on Sunday 10th January in spite of the exceptional conditions.
Issue 292 – Poetry competition will help with new school build in Kenya
A Frome-based charity has launched a poetry competition with £2,000 in prize money, and the proceeds will go towards building a new school in Kenya.