ON THIS WEEK’S SHOW

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We have interviews with Alex Francis and his wife Laura where they talk about Alex’s Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis and his pledge to raise £1,000,000 to help with research.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-ensure-alex-can-continue-to-live-at-home

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Christopher Bale talks about how he is challenging himself to walk 500 miles in 28 days in memory of his daughter Anabella.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/walk-for-anabella.

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CORONAVIRUS

We have recordings from our producer Julia Wellard who is currently stuck in France and Robin Kirkham; a teacher in New Zealand, who discuss how they have been affected by Coronavirus in their countries.

Covid-19 – USEFUL LINKS from All About Frome:

NATIONAL

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/coronavirus-covid-19-list-of-guidance#guidance-for-non-clinical-settings

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/14/coronavirus-safer-shopping-travel-trains-buses

https://www.carersuk.org/news-and-campaigns/news

LOCAL

https://www.fromemedicalpractice.co.uk/

https://www.frometowncouncil.gov.uk/coronavirus-current-advice/

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With the government announcement this evening ( 18.03.2020) that all schools in England, Scotland and Wales will be closing on Friday 20.03.2020 we have collated some useful websites that will be offering free educational resources to help during these difficult times.

www.khanacademy.org

www.chatterpack.net

www.sumdog.net

The following website gives a comprehensive list of all the Educational websites currently offering free subscriptions to help with home learning:

https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/135609/list-of-education-companies-offering-free-subscriptions/?fbclid=IwAR074QkyldTokEGrogbAnHWHoNL60MfTe9HO1RUqxDMV9n0SrdjP_K7fCvQ

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HMRC have now set up a helpline specifically for the self-employed people and businesses who could be struggling due to COVID-19

0800 0159 559

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Rye Bakery

Rye Bakery at Station Approach in Frome are keeping their doors open to provide the community with wholesome food and drinks for as long as they are able to stay open. They are also arranging a delivery service which should be up and running in the next couple of days. This is your general store now and they need your support. For more information check out rye_bakery_frome on Instagram or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryebakeryfrome/

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Fair Frome

Fair Frome are still in need of various items, and have now set up a GoFundMe page to keep this going for the vulnerable community in Frome:

https://localgiving.com/charity/fairfrome

They have had to cancel their Food At Five service so this is likely to affect children from low income families. Anything you can donate will be such a help to a worthy cause.

Please send any links you think will help to hello@nullfrome.fm with ‘CV Links’ in the subject

Covid-19 – USEFUL LINKS from All About Frome:

NATIONAL

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/coronavirus-covid-19-list-of-guidance#guidance-for-non-clinical-settings

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/14/coronavirus-safer-shopping-travel-trains-buses

https://www.carersuk.org/news-and-campaigns/news

LOCAL

https://www.fromemedicalpractice.co.uk/

https://www.frometowncouncil.gov.uk/coronavirus-current-advice/

Please send any links you think will help to hello@nullfrome.fm with ‘CV Links’ in the subject

ON THIS WEEK’S SHOW

This week on All About Frome shows the first special of the year where the theme is CARERS.

We invited several guests into the studio to give their perspective and views.

Full House this week!

(from left to right)

Penny, Andrea, Sarah from Brooksies; a home services provider in Frome

Joan and Tricia from Frome Carer’s Group

and Maggie; Manager at Frome Nursing Home, all have their say.

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Useful contacts from this week’s show:

Brooksies: broopr@nullgmail.com

07807026265

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Frome and District Carers Group

Joan Paynter 01373 302128

Tricia Knott 01373 301369

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Community Council for Somerset

They provide the carers support and advice service on behalf of Somerset County Council

0800 316 8600

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Mendip Health Connections

Care Co-ordinating team based in all the general practices in Mendip. A free service offering support to manage long term health conditions and connect to local services

01373 468368

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fromenursinghome.com

0117 287 2566

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www.smallgoodstuff.co.uk

a website that links who need care or support to local people who may be able to help

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The Pod Charity

Supporting young adults with additional needs, young carers and their families

www.thepodcharity.org.uk

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If you would like your organisation or volunteer activities or ideas to feature on All About Frome

contact email studio@nullfrome.fm and put All About Frome in the subject.

Rupert or Julia will get back to you.

ON THIS WEEK’S SHOW

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Rachel (not pictured) Jaye, Cheryl, Jenny and Alex

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Rachel Griffin from Frome Town Council comes into talk about the disappointing news that the National Women’s Day Conference that was due to be held at the Cheese and Grain this weekend has been cancelled.

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Jaye Mason talks about her own show on Frome FM called Enterprising Women and her role as a transformation and success coach.

www.jayemason.com

www.frome.fm/programmes/talk/enterprising-women

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Lost your MOJO? Ginny Adams, AKA Cheryl Sprinkler comes in to talk about her awesome exercise classes which help you find your MOJO whilst exercising and having fun – what more could you ask for in an exercise class?!

www.mojomoves.co.uk

cheryl@nullmojomoves.co.uk

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Jenny Rutter and Alex Johnson talk about Nova Sports Coaching and how they are encouraging people with disabilities to take part in sports.

www.novasportsandcoaching.co.uk

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If you would like your organisation or volunteer activities or ideas to feature on All About Frome

contact email studio@nullfrome.fm and put All About Frome in the subject.

Rupert or Julia will get back to you.

ON THIS WEEK’S SHOW

Tom, Amy, Grace and Lenka

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Grace Maddrell comes in to the studio to talk about her role as a climate activist and her reasons to why she been protesting outside the Town Hall here in Frome.

Image taken by local photographer Tim Gander who we recently interviewed at Frome FM. To see more of his work please go to www.timgander.co.uk/tag/grace-maddrell

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Tom and Amy, previous landlord and Landlady of the Cornerhouse come in to talk about their new adventures travelling in their van!

If you’re interested in catching up with their adventures you can find them on Instagram under vanmonkeys, or check out their blog:

www.vanmonkeys.com/blog

www.facebook.com/thevanmonkeys

Too cool a photo not to share! (taken from their Facebook page)

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Lenka Grimes talks about Fair Frome and all the amazing work they do here in Frome, what winning Frome Group of the year means, and what exciting things they have coming up this year.

www.fairfrome.org

01373 488578

info@nullfairfrome.org

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If you would like your organisation or volunteer activities or ideas to feature on All About Frome

contact email studio@nullfrome.fm and put All About Frome in the subject.

Rupert or Julia will get back to you.

Several Frome-based musicians will be performing at a “Bridges after Brexit” Riverside Festival in Frome’s twin town, Chateau Gontier, on 25th July 2020. The acts include singer, Sara Vian, acoustic-punk band, The Raggedy Men, synth-pop outfit Sweet Machine and Americana duo Harding McCabe. The festival was conceived by Chris Hall, a resident of Chateau Gontier, who set up “Musical Ames” and the “Singlish” choir together with Patrick Moss of Soaring Magpie Records and Magpie’s Folk Cafe (Frome FM). The festival will also feature five acts from Chateau Gontier.

This Sunday 23rd February there is an afternoon of music downstairs in The Cloisters at The Bennet Centre on Vicarage Street, to help raise funds to go towards the travel expenses of the Frome musicians who are appearing at the festival. The event is being put on by Magpie’s Folk Cafe in conjunction with FromeFM, and the artists playing are Joanne, Sue Harding, Tim Clayton, Sarah Curtis, Sara Vian and GG.

If you fancy a relaxed ‘folky’ Sunday afternoon listening to a great set of  local singer-songwriters perform, please come along. Cost is just £5, payable on the door. Some refreshments will be available but feel free to bring your own.