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River Frome spring clean event

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Members of Friends of the River Frome took part in the Great British Spring Clean.

About 12 people helped to clean the river banks from the town centre as far as Welshmill weir. This is a regular first Saturday of the month event and anyone is welcome to go along. Meet outside the Cheese and Grain at 10am. Full details can be found at www.fromeriverfriends.org.uk/events.php

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