A community event held at the skatepark has been hailed a ‘huge success’, bringing people together and raising funds for a new facility.
This year’s skate jam was held on Saturday 9th May, at the skatepark in the Mary Baily playing field. It was hosted by Frome Skatepark Project with partners Rotary Club of Frome and Frome Town Council.
The event saw four hours of scooting and skating competitions and a visit from European Scooter Champion Isaac Jose.
A barbecue, raffle and low-cost skate lessons all raised £1,702, which will be donated towards Frome Skatepark Project’s to create a new facility in the Mary Baily playing field.
In total, the team needs to raise £400,000 for a new skatepark.
Frome Skatepark Project’s Tristan Scholefield said, “What a brilliant day. So many people turned out to support the event and our new skatepark. We’re keeping the momentum going with lots more events so watch out for more ways you can help us hit our target.”
Cllr Polly Lamb said, “There’s always such a fantastic atmosphere at the skate jam – events like this show how important the skatepark is to our young people, how very well used it is and how much we need one that is fit for purpose – please help by donating to the crowdfunder or looking out for forthcoming fundraising events.”
Girls-only skate lessons
As part of the project to create a new skatepark, Frome Town
Council has been working with Dr Esther Sayers of Goldsmiths, University of London, a researcher into equity and inclusion in arts, culture and sport.
Following the success of a recent girls-only skate lesson, there is a further opportunity for girls aged 10 to 18 to try skateboards, longboards and surfskates on 31st May and 7th June with instructor Danielle Davis of Soulful Skate Co. Sessions are beginner-friendly, with options for more experienced skaters, and free, although donations to the skatepark fundraiser are welcome.
Book for the free skate sessions at tinyurl.com/soulful-skate-sessions. Donate to the skatepark project crowdfunder at crowdfunder.co.uk/p/frome-skatepark.
