A new crossing for The Butts Work is due to begin in early 2025 on a new zebra crossing and highway improvements on The Butts, near the junction with Somerset Road… Winners of Mayor’s Christmas card competition announced Mayor Cllr Andy Jones has chosen a wining design for this year’s Christmas card. Wild Bunch column – The future is bright (but you do need to put a little effort into it!) Jo from the Wild Bunch has been sowing the seeds (well, the bulbs) of Spring – there’s still time to join her to fill your… Young people take over the town hall! On Saturday 2nd November, Frome Town Hall was a riot of colour, noise and bubbling new ideas as young people and families filled every room… Mayor’s Column – 20th November 2024 Another busy fortnight in the life of Frome’s Mayor Cllr Andy Jones Light the Night – important information Information about road closures, buses, taxi ranks and parking during the 2024 Christmas lights switch on – Friday 22nd November. New Let’s Talk podcast explains the approach A recent Frome FM podcast offers a window onto the work of the Let’s Talk community group, set up during the pandemic to offer support… Christmas is coming! Join the fun on 22nd November Light the Night, Frome’s creative, vibrant ‘kick off to Christmas’, hosted by Frome Town Council, is back on Friday 22nd November from 5pm to 7pm.… Frome marks Remembrance Sunday 2024 Hundreds of people came together on a beautiful autumnal morning on Sunday 10th November, Frome to mark Remembrance Sunday 2024, with a ceremony at the… Change of rules opens up opportunities to join FTCBS board The criteria for membership of the Frome Town Community Benefit Society (FTCBS) have been changed to allow greater flexibility for anyone wishing to stand for… Frome Matters – 8th November Read all the latest news, from 50th anniversary celebrations to building a picture of Frome and a new service at the Welcome Hub. Let’s dance: music lineup for Light the Night confirmed On Friday 22nd November from 5pm to 7pm, the town gathers for the annual lantern parade and Christmas lights switch on in Frome. Safeguarding training for community organisations at the town hall Frome Town Council’s Communities team have organised two low-cost sessions this winter, to help community groups, charities and voluntary organisations in Frome equip staff and… Mayor’s column – 6th November 2024 I’ve been involved in some really interesting discussions recently. Cash Access UK, the not-for-profit organisation that operates the UK’s network of banking hubs came to… Wild Bunch column – Fungi fun In addition to flora and fauna there is another important element to autumn wildlife – that of fungi 🍄 B&Q Foundation help tidy Mount Community Garden Staff from the local branch of B&Q recently helped with a revamp of the Mount Community Garden. Train disruption for the Frome area this Christmas Rail improvements will affect train services to and from Frome from late December 2024 until 23rd January 2025. Join the team at Badgers Hill and be part of the future of FTCBS Frome Town Community Benefit Society (FTCBS) is holding its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 10th December from 7pm to 9pm, at Frome Town Hall, to… Frome Matters – 24th October Read all the latest news, from 50th anniversary celebrations to building a picture of Frome and a new service at the Welcome Hub. Pause and reflect in silence on Remembrance Sunday Frome marks Remembrance Sunday 2024 on Sunday 10th November, with a parade on Sunday 10th November 2024. Mayor’s column – 23rd October Hear about a packed schedule of events and meetings for Frome’s Mayor Andy Jones, with connection and friendship a common theme. Wild Bunch column – 23rd October 2024 How can we look after hedgehogs in our gardens? As Bonfire Night approaches, Jenny from the Wild Bunch has some tips and advice. All we want for Christmas is you! The celebratory Christmas Light Switch On is set to take place on Friday 22nd November, 5pm to 7pm and once again, Frome Town Council are… Advocating for healthy and plastic free periods in Frome Environmenstrual Week takes place from the 21st to the 25th October and the Plastic Free. Period. team in Frome is keen to use it as… Find more stories in our News archive.
