The Mayor of Frome, cllr Dickon Moore, is calling for local businesses and people in the town to improve their attitudes towards young people, and pay them more respect.
He says, “Many people still carry the stereotype that all young people are a threat to society. This is simply not the case and needs to change. I’m calling on people in the town, retailers and local services to treat young people with the respect they deserve.”
At a ‘Question Time’ event for young people at the Merlin Theatre earlier this month, several members of the audience asked why many are still scared of young people, particularly when in shops or on the street.
The mayor’s response was to “prove them wrong”. He said, “If you think you are being discriminated against, prove that you do not act in the way that they might think, and break the stereotype by being friendly towards them.
“I’m talking about situations such as shopkeepers automatically suspecting theft and passers-by acting nervously just because someone is young. A smile is one of the best things that you can do to challenge a false opinion.”
The event, attended by around 150 people, explored many issues that young people face, such as town provision for young people, weekend/evening entertainment and issues at school.
Cara Honey, the Mayor for Young People, her deputy Alex Shingler and cllr Damon Hooton were also amongst the panel. Thanks goes to Azzema Caffoor from Young People Frome and to the Merlin Theatre for the event. Further ‘Question Time’ events are planned for the future.
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![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")
