Frome’s community bunting project got off to a great start this month, thanks to the local community.
Hundreds of flags will start to be put together ready to adorn Frome’s streets by the end of June 2020 to celebrate 20 years of Frome Festival.
Frome Town Council held two make and create sessions to launch the project which aims to make 1,000 metres of repurposed fabric bunting to brighten up the town for Frome’s many community events such as the Carnival, Festival and more.
The events took place on 14th September at the Frome Cheese Show and on the following day at Frome Town Hall and saw a real mix of ages and abilities stopping by to give it a go. A man who had never sewn anything enjoyed it so much he stayed for half an hour making multiple bunting flags, and children who hadn’t seen a sewing machine before, learned how it worked and had a go.
Cllr Shelia Gore said, “Thank you to everyone who has already got involved in this project, there is still lots left to make and we need your help to make it happen – whether you have spare material to be recycled or a passion for sewing. It’s another small step towards helping the town become as plastic free as possible and also a chance to spend a few hours doing something you love, learning a new skill or meeting new people.”
The next event bunting event is planned at the Repair Café on 20th October at Welshmill Hub from 3-5pm, where anyone can stop by to upcycle donated fabric into colourful bunting.
Frome’s Women’s Shed is leading the project going forward and is a drop off point for any fabric donations, as is the Share Shop. Anyone interested in helping to make some community bunting can stop by the Shed, which is based in Welsh Mill Hub on Park Hill Drive, Mondays 9am-1pm. To find out more please email info@frome towncouncil.gov.uk
![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")
