Two play areas in Frome are celebrating makeovers to their parks and play equipment as part of the People’s Budget vote last year.
The new kit was selected by the local communities at a number of small feedback events, where they could choose whether it should be aimed at younger or older children and which type of equipment they most wanted to see.
Mayor of Frome cllr Mark Dorrington said, “We feel that local people know their community best and the People’s Budget enables them to vote and make choices about how funds are spent in their area. It’s good to see families making the most of the green spaces on their doorsteps and I look forward to seeing the new equipment being enjoyed for many years to come.”
The Packsaddle play area refresh is finished, and the local community group are busy planning a neighbourhood barbecue on 30th June to celebrate, keep an eye out on their Facebook page for more details. Tower View’s refurbishment is just in need of the finishing touches including brand new resurfacing of the play area and the Friends of the Mount, Marston and Keyford (MCA) are planning a celebratory event for early July.
Jessica Slater from MCA said, “We are absolutely thrilled that Tower View Park has been given a much-needed facelift, along with new play equipment. The Friends of The Mount, Marston & Keyford Community Association have been raising funds with the help of the community for many years, and will continue to work with Frome Town Council to make our corner of Frome a lovely place to live.”
Frome Town Council’s parks and green areas have a lot to offer, from walking and relaxing, to playing and events such as the Children’s Festival coming up in Welshmill on Sunday 23rd June from 11am-5pm. There’s a whole lot of free fun planned; zip wires across the river, face painting, henna tattoos, street art, graffiti, music, demos and workshops on the pump track, circus, sensory tent, reading corner, forest school, crafts, cardboard city, games coding and fun science to name just a few.
To find out more about Frome’s outdoor spaces and where to find them, take a look at www.frometown council.gov.uk/parks-and-open-spaces/
![Town-wide programme brings month of social activities in May
A month-long programme of activities and events is set to take place across the town in May as part of an initiative encouraging residents to connect with themselves, each other and local places.
The scheme, Frome Connects, will run throughout the month and includes a mix of social activities, creative events and informal meet-ups in community spaces.
Highlights include the return of Dress Up Fridays, which began during lockdown and invites people to wear formal clothing or fancy dress and turn the town into their catwalk each Friday.
Set-piece moments include a Kate Bush-themed flashmob (Running Up That [Catherine] Hill) on 30th May, followed by a bell peal at St John’s Church where the bells will play Running Up That Hill.
There will also be a whole-town drone photo on Friday 30th May, with everyone encouraged to ‘look up’ at around 12.30pm.
Read more on our website, the link is in our bio.
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A month-long programme of activities and events is set to take place across the town in May as part of an initiative encouraging residents to connect with themselves, each other and local places.
The scheme, Frome Connects, will run throughout the month and includes a mix of social activities, creative events and informal meet-ups in community spaces.
Highlights include the return of Dress Up Fridays, which began during lockdown and invites people to wear formal clothing or fancy dress and turn the town into their catwalk each Friday.
Set-piece moments include a Kate Bush-themed flashmob (Running Up That [Catherine] Hill) on 30th May, followed by a bell peal at St John’s Church where the bells will play Running Up That Hill.
There will also be a whole-town drone photo on Friday 30th May, with everyone encouraged to ‘look up’ at around 12.30pm.
Read more on our website, the link is in our bio.
Pictured: l-r Jenny Hartnoll and Ginny Adams")
