THE newly formed Frome Town Community Benefit Society (FTCBS) is inviting the public to attend its annual general meeting on Thursday 30th November, to elect a board of directors and help shape the future of the Badgers Hill site and build a thriving and dynamic community asset.
The deadline for application to become a FTCBS director has now passed; however the FTCBS would like as many people as possible to register to vote. Only members can vote in the election. Various membership options are available and more information is available at bit.ly/join-ftcbs.
The not-for-profit structure of a FTCBS means it is legally required to operate for the benefit of the community, not individuals or organisations. Following the purchase of the site by Frome Town Council in August 2022, and a public meeting attended by more than 125 local people, an interim board of directors was appointed on a fixed term, while a survey and steering groups explored the options for the future. The new board will now take those plans forward.
Lisa Merryweather-Millard, Frome councillor for Keyford Ward and a member of the interim board, said, “FTCBS is appointing committed, community-minded individuals to stand for a position on the board of directors, on Thursday 30th November from 7pm to 9pm. We’d like input from as many members of the community as we elect people to these vital roles, ensuring that the Badgers Hill site delivers a thriving and dynamic community asset; bringing together sporting, social, cultural, economic and educational value for Frome.”
The election for directors of the FTCBS takes place on Thursday 30th November at the Badgers Hill clubhouse from 7pm to 9pm. Further information about the roles for the ten board vacancies can be found at badgershillnews.org/join-the-board/. To register to vote in the election, visit bit.ly/join-ftcbs
![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")
