

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
16 minutes ago2 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
4 days ago4 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


New Year, New Gear
This Christmas was many things. Joyful, chaotic, emotional, funny, and at times very hard. It was our first Christmas without Ben, and I won’t pretend that wasn’t tough. I didn’t quite realise how much it would hit me until it did.

Daisy Steel
Jan 23 min read


Fair Frome Unwrapped for Christmas
Winter demand is rising for Fair Frome. Charity lead Lenka Grimes shares how food banks, warm meals and support services are helping local people.

Daisy Steel
Dec 15, 20253 min read


A Very Frome Festive Week
There’s something about Christmas in Frome that sneaks up on you. It doesn’t arrive all at once in a blaze of tinsel and noise. Instead, it unfolds gently. A wreath here. A small hand clutching yours there. A pair of headphones and a spontaneous conga through a supermarket when you least expect it.

Daisy Steel
Dec 14, 20252 min read


A Wander Through December’s Frome Independent Market
There is something about the Frome Independent Market at Christmas-time that never fails to deliver - it’s a lovely mix of bustle, sparkle and slight chaos. Today it brought all of that plus a generous helping of rain.

Daisy Steel
Dec 7, 20253 min read


A Few Days On: Reflections on the Marigold Road Fire
It has been a few days now since the fire on Marigold Road and the shock in the community is still very real. On Wednesday evening a blaze ripped through a block of flats, forcing residents to evacuate as flames and thick smoke filled the night sky.

Daisy Steel
Dec 7, 20254 min read






