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Christmas sale and coffee morning for macular charity

November 5, 2025
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Christmas sale and coffee morning for macular charity

Nicky Gardener, Pat Mason, Pat Laye, Vera Ford, Cherry Witts and Carol Pickworth at the group’s 10th anniversary this year

A fundraising Christmas sale and coffee morning is due to be held for the Frome Macular Support Group this month.

The group is holding the free event on Wednesday 19th November, which will include cakes, a tombola and raffle, gifts, bric-a-brac, clothes and homemade crafts.

The event will take place at Frome Cricket Club from 10.30am to 12pm.

All funds raised will go to the Macular Support Group, which supports people with sight loss, including those with macular degeneration, through regular meetings and social events, helping those who are partially sighted to connect with others and share experiences.

The group meets at Frome Cricket Club on the third Wednesday of each month from 10.30am to 12pm.

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