

The Great Escape
- Tucked away in a leafy Frome garden, The Retreat offers an intimate escape from everyday life. Now founder Laura is giving one person every month the chance to experience it for free.

Daisy Steel
Oct 64 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


August, You've Been Glorious
What’s happening in Frome this September? Daisy Steel is back with a brand new When in Frome, packed with local people, places, stories, history, news and plenty of fun.

Daisy Steel
Sep 23 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


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


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


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


The Connections That Count
From spring barbecues and bluebell walks to community events and family moments, a reflection on the connections that matter most in Frome.

Daisy Steel
May 43 min read


Foraging Frome with a Flavour of Spring
Wild garlic foraging in Frome, where to find it, how to pick it responsibly and a simple seasonal recipe from local author Eleanor Hayes.

Daisy Steel
Apr 24 min read


The Long Way Up
From climbing Snowdon to navigating grief, a moving and honest reflection on resilience, healing, and taking life one step at a time.

Daisy Steel
Apr 24 min read


Going far, coming home
Daisy chasing the sunset! If I’m honest, I didn’t book the flights just for the sunsets. Last year, a week after his 24th birthday, we lost our son Ben. There’s no easy way to write that. The world carries on at full volume and you learn, slowly, how to keep putting one foot in front of the other again. Ben & Daisy So part of me wanted to go somewhere far away. Somewhere hot and noisy and completely unfamiliar. Somewhere I wouldn’t turn a corner and half expect to see him. Fi

Daisy Steel
Mar 13 min read






