The new community garden on Milk Street has won the President’s Trophy in the 2025 Frome in Bloom awards for outstanding community effort.
The garden was renovated earlier this year by members of Trinity Community Group, Milk Street residents, pupils at Vallis School and residents of the Trinity area, working with Frome Town Council’s ranger team, Tree Officer Helen Viner and the Frome Town Council Communities team.
Flower beds, seating and wooden play structures have created a space for local residents to gather, for children to play in before and after school and improved the appearance of the whole area.
Wild About Trees Officer Helen Viner said, “Milk Street Green was such a lovely project to work on – the community came together and achieved something that will keep bringing joy and bringing people together for years to come. We’re really proud of it, and we’re so grateful to everyone who helped with the vision, the planting and now the ongoing maintenance of this brilliant space. Thank you, Frome in Bloom for recognising all of that hard work!”
Adam Baylis of Trinity Community Group said, “Trinity is an exciting and historic part of Frome, with a vibrant and diverse community. But one thing that Trinity has always lacked is a central community space. That’s all changed now – everyone says it looks amazing! It’s great to see the community’s efforts recognised with this award.”
For more information about parks and open spaces in Frome, visit frometowncouncil.gov.uk/our-community/parks-and-green-spaces.
