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All About Frome – 15th December

Posted on December 14, 2020

ON THIS WEEK’S SHOW

Bob Ashford from Fair Frome

www.fairfrome.org

Steve Tanner from Fair Housing for Frome talks about the Cold Weather Shelter

Mendip District Council 0300 303 8588

Elim Connect 01749 677097

Sue Willis from Purple Elephant

fromechildrensfestival.org

Phil Gray talks about Debt counselling

Christians Against Poverty 0800 3290006

Sam Evans talks about the big Christmas get together

thebigfromegettogether.org

or search up Frome Christmas on Facebook

Tabitha Clayson from the Frome Independent Market

fromeindependent.org.uk

And we have Anita Collier with the weekly report

Doorstep Carols on 16 December at 6pm

Posted on December 13, 2020

FromeFM will be broadcasting a Christmas carols sing-along show on Wednesday 16 December at 6pm. With massed gatherings, lights switch-ons and town centre carols events cancelled across the land, there’s a risk that Christmas 2020 could be very quiet. FromeFM is going to be playing their part to change that by encouraging people to come out on their doorstep on 16 December for our very own socially distanced festival of carols.

Graham from FromeFM said, “All you need to do to take part is download the carol lyrics, tune into FromeFM on 96.6FM or online at frome.fm at 6pm, and sing your heart out! For the musically talented amongst the residents of Frome, the sheet music is available.”

“What would be even better is if people invited their neighbours and the whole street to join in. The Doorstep Carols website has downloadable invitations that you can use.”

If you’re taking part in the merriments, please do so safely. The government rule for Frome in Tier 2 is “you must not socialise in a group of more than 6 people outside, including in a garden or a public space.”

Doorstep Carols is an initiative that was started by Shropshire Festivals, and has since gone nationwide. Let’s all bring a bit of festive cheer to our little corner of Somerset!

FromeFM’s new Football Show: The Robin’s Nest

Posted on December 8, 2020

Frome FM are delighted to announce a new football show called “Robins’ Nest” which shall be broadcast fortnightly on Monday evenings from 7-8pm [kicking off on Monday 7^th December].
The show will be hosted by co-host of FromeFM’s sport show, Monday Night Kick Off, Patrick Moss, who also finds the time to present a folk show called Magpie’s Folk Café and is a regular non-league football fan, sponsor and ardent Frome Town club supporter.
The first show will feature discussions about Frome Town Football Club, Frome Town FC Women and all the teams associated with our fantastic town, interviewing Danny Greaves – First Team Manager, Ben Starr – Deputy Director of Frome Town Youth and Leah Poole – Head of Academy FTFC.

All About Frome – 17th November

Posted on November 17, 2020

ON THIS WEEK’S SHOW

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As normal, we have our weekly report from the Frome Mayoress Anita Collier but this week we are also looking at how people with disabilities and their carers are being affected by the pandemic, and whether there are ways in which things can be improved.

In this special we hear from:

Tim Buckeridge

timbuck2@nullsky.com

Jade Ogden; Social Care Manager

info@nullopenstorytellers.org.uk

Tony Perry

tonyperry2@nulloutlook.com

Sue Paxton

info@nullthepodchairity.org.uk

Mayor’s links:

www.streetlink.org.uk

connectcentre.org.uk

0800 917 7765

fairhousingforfrome.org.uk

Co producer Julia Wellard has been donning her mask on the streets of Frome to let us know some of the shops that are still open during Lockdown 2.0:

Not Just Pets

www.notjustpets.co.uk

SK Fruits

01373 473903

Sagebury Cheese

www.sageburyfinefoods.co.uk

Boots

01373 462402

Superdrug

www.superdrug.com

The Old Bakehouse

www.facebook.com/The-Old-Bakehouse-469065556493033/

We also hear some reactions to lockdown by a group of young people from Open Storytellers in Frome, as well as another clip from the excellent oral history website, Working memories (www.workingmemories.co.uk)

All About Frome – 10th November

Posted on November 11, 2020

ON THIS WEEK’S SHOW

As world kindness falls on the 13th November, we decided that this week’s show should honour that, so we talk about all things KIND and how Frome can offer many forms of support during these uncertain times. Whatever your problem, you are not alone!

We talk to Alison Murdoch from The Good Heart.

Alison is a Frome resident whose life is dedicated to practising the philosophy of kindness.

One of The Good Heart’s projects is the Good Heart Cafe on Palmer Street. It’s a cafe with a difference…

Julian Abel gives us an update on the Compassion Project, Frome’s much-publicised health success-story which has reduced hospital admissions and improved the lives of thousands of people in our community.

Mayor Anita Collier gives us her weekly report on life in Frome.

She has also compiled a comprehensive list of groups you can contact for help and advice:

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FROME TOWN COUNCIL

01373 465757

If you need help with your business during the pandemic there is a section on the council’s website:

https://www.frometowncouncil.gov.uk/your-business/

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THE SAMARITANS

If you need any help at all The Samaritans are here for you 24/7

samaritans.org

telephone: 116 123 (free)

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MINDLINE SOMERSET

If you need help or advice with anxiety and mental health you can call Mindline Somerset

01823 276892

mindlinesomerset.org.uk

They are available 24/7 to provide emotional support

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If you need help, advice or someone to talk to if you are,

or you know someone that may be suffering from domestic abuse you can call:

0808 2000247

http://www.somersetsurvivors.org.uk/somerset-integrated-domestic-abuse-service/

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Are you in debt? Do you need some help?

0800 328 006

capuk.org

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ACTIVE AND IN TOUCH

Active and In Touch are offering a befriending telephone service.

They can also help with shopping and a delivery service for those who are isolating.

Please call 07539 795261

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DISCOVER FROME

Discover Frome currently has a directory of shops that are open in Frome during the current lockdown.

Go to discoverfrome.co.uk

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FAIR FROME

Fair Frome are always here to help

01373 488578

fairfrome.org

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FAIR HOUSING FROME

Fair Housing are here to help with any housing issues such as homelessness, renting or eviction problems

fairhousingfrome.org.uk

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FROME COMMUNITY DRIVERS

Frome Community Drivers can help with picking up prescriptions, getting to you and from appointments or other emergency journeys you may need

07596 591 391

hello@nullfromecommunitydrivers.org.uk

fromecommunitydrivers.org.uk

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FROME MEDICAL PRACTICE

Frome Medical Practice are here to help with any medical problems.

01373 301301

fromemedicalpractice.co.uk

healthconnectionsmendip.org

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WE HEAR YOU

WHY have started up a COVID-19 crisis support service

01373 455255

info@nullwehearyou.org.uk