It was a real pleasure to be able to attend the Quadripartite Twinning Meeting in Rabka-Zdroj, Poland, last month. Also attending were delegations from the twin towns of Murrhardt, Germany, and Chateau-Gontier, France.
We were warmly welcomed by the Mayor of Rabka-Zdroj, Leszek Swider and his amazing team. I was accompanied by Justin Worringham who is the chair of the Frome Twinning Association.
Discussions were held regarding the nature of future twinning activities and how we could and should involve more young people from our four towns. We were all in agreement that this was the way forward.
Our hosts were most hospitable and all delegations enjoyed the evening of traditional Polish music, dance and food. Old friendships were strengthened and for me, new friendships formed.
I am very much looking forward to travelling to Murrhardt in September later this year for the 40th anniversary of the Frome and Murrhardt twinning.
Back to Frome and I would urge as many of you as possible engage with the Frome Town Council and Frome Area Community Land Trust (FACLT) Frome’s Housing Crisis? meeting.
It’s being held on Tuesday 18th July at Frome Town Hall from 7pm to 8.30pm. We would very much like to hear your views on this subject. Go online and share your housing story at bit.ly/fromehousing or you can email, info@frometowncouncil.org
Frome Festival is fast approaching and the programme of events looks as exciting as ever. The festival organisers have yet again been able to attract varied and vibrant performers, artists and speakers covering a wide range of genre and styles. I am looking forward to attending many of these over the festival period. Be sure to visit the box office and secure your tickets as they are selling fast!
I am always amazed at the wonderful people and organisations that operate in Frome. Many do so by volunteering and giving their time for free. Many offer help to people by providing support when it is most needed. To this end, I would like to announce The Mayor’s Commendation. This is an award that I will present to individuals, groups and organisations that have demonstrated the qualities mentioned above and who make an outstanding contribution to our community. If you would like to nominate someone or an organisation for The Mayor’s Commendation, please contact lflaherty@frometowncouncil.gov.uk
I hope you are able to enjoy some of the good weather and spend time with family and friends. Take care and do not hesitate to contact me or any of my colleagues if we can help in any way.
Cllr Philip Campagna
![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.
Pictured: l-r Jenny Hartnoll and Ginny Adams](https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/684201964_18069463433653265_2722712448142239347_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=lpPD1lkIpzUQ7kNvwGc5hdb&_nc_oc=Adpzr2hnI58mBzDyMxcnkdK_pr7-84FAARfoTk3dgtKJKwIbvYouQytEkAdXpaUAvxU&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=QKz5uslOl1wFJGffej9rcQ&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQEhS3JmIIRGVtdvc7NeDg-szHPgOZvSeqR7PYflJsqm1cp0XCNujCDPTyODWI0mmJV4mujraOr9&oh=00_Af2_0pgXuakjMTfphq9JSx7v6C2RU__qPFT1d7jQmFh5EA&oe=69F7C6AA "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.
Pictured: l-r Jenny Hartnoll and Ginny Adams")
