Issue 297 – Medical practice defends health centre plans
FROME Medical Practice has hit back at criticism of its proposed new health centre.
issue 297 – Concerns raised over play area’s proximity to hospital
With work beginning on a new play area at Frome Showfield, Friends of Frome Hospital has criticised Mendip District Council for building it “too close” to the hospital.
Issue 297 – Frome Scouting volunteers heading for World Jamboree
It is one of the biggest events in the Scouting calendar and places are hard to come by, but two Frome volunteers will be amongst around 32,000 people attending the World Scout Jamboree this year in Sweden.
Issue 297 – Frome’s young talent on show
15-year-old college student Laura Locking was crowned the winner of this year’s ‘Frome’s Got Talent’ competition.
Issue 297 – £1,800 raised at mayor’s charity dinner
Frome's mayor cllr Damon Hooton, hosted a charity dinner and fundraising auction that raised over £1800 for Positive Action on Cancer and Harry's Hydro on the evening of Saturday 20th March.
Issue 297 – Frome awards the first ‘Freeman’ award in country to Jenson
FROME’S formula One hero, Jenson Button MBE, will be given the Freedom of the Town. Frome Town Council agreed to confer the honour at its meeting on 17th March.
Issue 297 – Festival receives £3,500 boost
Frome Festival 2010 received an early 10th birthday present with the award of a £3,500 grant from Somerset county councillor Alvin Horsfall.
Issue 297 – Lions Club of Frome charity golf day
The Lions Club of Frome has presented a cheque for £2,200 to their preferred charity ‘Hope for Tomorrow’.
Issue 297 – Heath supports British Legion pledge
MP for Somerton and Frome, David Heath, has given his support to the British Legion campaign which calls on MPs of this and the next Parliament to provide the necessary support to Veterans.
Issue 296 – Campaign for free car parking in Frome
FROME Chamber of Commerce is launching a campaign urging Mendip District Council to provide free car parking in the town.