An event sharing practical, pocket-friendly tips to live more sustainably is due to be held at Rook Lane Chapel this month.
Hosted by Green & Healthy Frome on 14th June, Green Hacks Day will give residents easy ways to reduce waste, save energy and money, and create a healthier, greener home.
During the day, there will be a series of 10-minute demos repeated every hour; no booking is needed. The demos include: compost like a pro, eco parenting hacks, slim your digital waste, and green cleaning hacks made easy.
There will also be three free workshops: Macramé Magic – the ultimate reuse hack, turning old T-shirts into beautiful hanging plant holders; How to Mend Your Clothes – simple hand-sewing skills to extend the life of your wardrobe; and Get Pickled! – fight food waste while learning the art of pickling vegetables.
Spaces in the workshops are limited and booking is essential.
The event will also host eco-stalls and giveaways. Browse local stalls packed with resources, advice and freebies, from plastic-free period products and renewable energy advice to a material swap table and the Frome Food Network stall, packed with local food knowledge – and much more.
There will also be outdoor family fun: take your children for upcycled creative play with Super Roots, and get your bike a free check-up at Dr Bike.
“Green Hacks Day is all about inspiring everyday swaps that are easy to do,” said Annabel from the Green & Healthy Frome team. “You don’t need to be an expert or have deep pockets — just come along, get inspired, and pick up some tips that could save you money and help the planet.”
Workshops are expected to fill up fast and can be booked now via www.greenhealthyfrome.org/events, “or simply turn up on 14th June and hack your way to greener living,” added Annabel.
![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")
