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The leisure centre in Frome has been instructed to carry out urgent repairs following a recent inspection by Somerset Council, with the issues now affecting plans for Frome College GCSE exams. 

The authority, which is the landlord and owner of the building, said it is ‘in discussions’ with the operator to resolve the issues. 

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The Saxonvale site in the heart of Frome has been put on the open market by Somerset Council.

The 12-acre brownfield site had been set to become a flagship example of community-led development after Somerset Council unanimously agreed in January last year to sell it to not-for-profit group Mayday Saxonvale.

However, it has now returned to the open market after t...


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What is community engagement and what does it mean for you? 

We talk a lot about community engagement but knowing it’s the way to help a town get involved in its own future is very different from actually doing it.   

At Frome Town Council, we actively seek engagement with as many residents as we can, because we want you to feel e...


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Feed seasonally and feed safely

Hello, this is Jenny from the Wild Bunch.

On 3rd May, it was International Dawn Chorus Day and it’s the best time of year to tune into garden birds singing their hearts out. All you have to do to enjoy it is open your window or go outside and listen. Migrant birds like swallows and swifts are returning to our town; local...


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Frome’s free festival for children returns on Sunday 19th July with a day of activities and entertainment.

Established in 2015 by family support charity Purple Elephant, the Children’s Festival is an accessible and inclusive event featuring music, theatre, storytelling, sports, yoga and creative activities.

The event will take place across the C...


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