

Room to Grow: Giant Storage Gives Two Frome Charities a Helping Hand
Giant Storage Frome is giving two local charities room to grow, providing free storage containers to Fromebase and OpenStoryTellers for an entire year.

Becky Percival
3 days ago3 min read


Saxonvale sale decision faces scrutiny following challenge by Frome councillors
Four Frome councillors have secured a scrutiny hearing into Somerset Council's decision to sell Saxonvale to Newcore Capital. The meeting takes place on Wednesday 14 October at 10am, with questions raised over funding, the bidding process and governance.

Becky Percival
3 days ago2 min read


One Day at a Time
Daisy Steel reflects on a whirlwind September, the approach of a difficult October, and how grief, friendship and unexpected connections remind us of the importance of taking life one day at a time.

Daisy Steel
Oct 63 min read


Heartbreak in Frome as Saxonvale site is sold to London investors
Somerset Council has named Newcore Capital as its preferred bidder for Saxonvale. We report from a packed Frome Town Hall as Mayday supporters react to the decision and consider what happens next.

Daisy Steel
Sep 236 min read


Saxonvale shock as £1m community bid loses out
Mayday Saxonvale’s community bid to purchase the Saxonvale site has been unsuccessful, in a major development in the long-running future of the Frome town-centre site.

Daisy Steel
Sep 164 min read


Paul Kirtley: The Local Legend with the Red Bucket
With a guitar, a songbook and a collection bucket, Frome Local Legend Paul Kirtley has helped raise more than £40,000 for charity. Daisy Steel discovers the story behind his extraordinary fundraising.

Daisy Steel
Sep 24 min read


Under an August Sky: Eclipse Magic on Cley Hill
An eclipse, shooting stars, old friends and a warm Somerset night. Daisy Steel heads to Cley Hill to witness a magical evening under an August sky.

Daisy Steel
Aug 132 min read


Pulling Together: The Community Rallying to Save the Horse & Groom
The community is coming together to save the Horse & Groom in East Woodlands, hoping to secure its future as the heart of village life through Asset of Community Value status.

Daisy Steel
Aug 94 min read


The Second Act: Helping Women in Midlife Write Their Next Chapter
The Second Act is a welcoming new community group helping women in midlife explore career changes, rediscover their confidence and realise it's never too late for a fresh start.

Becky Percival
Aug 53 min read


Bound by Beauty: Meet Frome’s Master Bookbinder Kate Holland
Discover the remarkable work of master bookbinder Kate Holland, whose handcrafted books are collected around the world. Daisy Steel visits her workshop to uncover the centuries-old craft behind every bespoke creation.

Daisy Steel
Aug 43 min read


A Summer to Savour
Summer holidays, Circus Disco celebrations, Johnny's continued recovery, Frome FM's fundraiser and a behind-the-scenes look at this month's When in Frome: Makers and Shakers podcast.

Daisy Steel
Aug 33 min read


Black Moon Tattoos rallies round one of its own
Friends, clients and colleagues at Black Moon Tattoos in Frome are raising money to support tattoo artist TK as he undergoes chemotherapy following a cancer diagnosis.

Daisy Steel
Aug 13 min read


Frome FM's Summer Fundraiser promises a full day of music, dancing and family fun
Frome FM is hosting a full day of live music, family activities, maypole dancing, food and DJs at The Silk Mill on Saturday 25th July, raising money to help the community radio station make the move to digital broadcasting.

Becky Percival
Jul 242 min read


Inside Communa: Andy Harding reveals his vision for Frome’s newest community hub
Founder Andy Harding shares the vision behind Communa, Frome's newest community hub, bringing together food, creativity, wellbeing, co-working and community under one roof, with exciting plans still to come.

Daisy Steel
Jul 213 min read


A sea of red and white as Frome rallies behind Saxonvale
More than 1,000 people have invested over £811,000 in Mayday Saxonvale's community share offer as Frome comes together to support the bid for the town's biggest regeneration site.

Daisy Steel
Jul 143 min read


Time running out as Mayday Saxonvale share offer passes £715,000 ahead of bid deadline
Mayday Saxonvale has raised more than £715,000 as the deadline to bid for the Frome regeneration site approaches, with community support continuing to grow.

Daisy Steel
Jul 103 min read


Frome FM turns up the volume for summer fundraiser
Frome FM is inviting the community to a day of live music, family activities and radio fun as it raises funds to secure the future of the volunteer-run station.

Daisy Steel
Jul 93 min read


Who Books Lily Allen for a Wedding Anniversary?
Daisy reflects on celebrating 30 years of marriage with an unlikely Lily Allen soundtrack, shares highlights from this month's When in Frome podcast, and celebrates the people, creativity and community spirit that make Frome such a special place.

Daisy Steel
Jul 43 min read


From Blank Field to Thriving Community
Discover how Vallis Farm is transforming land, learning and community near Frome. In this When in Frome Unfiltered interview, Tamsin Westbrook shares the story behind its wildflower meadows, market garden, natural swimming pond, creative workshops and inspiring plans for the future.

Daisy Steel
Jul 33 min read


Dramatic scenes as fire tears through Saxonvale warehouse
Frome residents watched in shock on Wednesday afternoon as flames ripped through one of the town’s industrial buildings at the Saxonvale site.

Daisy Steel
Jul 12 min read






