ON THIS WEEK’S SHOW

Michael Ormiston,  Pia Amies, Yasuno Carr, and Sara Omer (above)

talk about their experiences of coming to the U.K.

and Frome, and taking part in the

Multicultural Frome event in November.

Dinah Bardgett (second from left) talks about helping refugees to settle

and integrate into the Frome community.

Michael Ormiston talks about being a traveller

abroad and practicing Mongolian overtone singing in Mongolia.

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FFM engineer (Inset) Terry Stewart gives a ‘two minute to broadcast’ signal to prospective MPs at the hustings…

With the General Election rapidly approaching, Frome Town Council organised a hustings where all the candidates for the Somerton & Frome parliamentary seat took part.  It was held at Frome Town Football Club on Sunday 24^th November from 2 – 4:30pm and FromeFM broadcast the event live.

In the running on 12^th December are:

• David Warburton (Conservative Party)
• Andrea Dexter (Green Party)
• Adam Boyden (Liberal Democrat Party)
• Sean Dromgoole (Labour Party)

UPDATE – The Hustings broadcast is now available for listen on demand here.

ON THIS WEEK’S SHOW

Today sees our monthly discussion on topics that have important links to Frome. This week, we are talking about HOMELESSNESS

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This week’s guests joining in the discussion are:

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Tony Perry from Bridge Café

01373 469944

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Alison Murdoch from Fair Housing Frome

www.fairhousingfrome.org.uk

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Wendy Miller-Williams from Fair Frome

www.fairfrome.org

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Christine Wilson a disability rights trainer

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Richard Pinnock from Mendip District Council

www.mendip.gov.uk/cllrrichardpinnock

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ON THIS WEEK’S SHOW

Lenka Grimes, Ruth Knagg, Tricia Golinski, Lesley Hooper, Tina Gaisford-Waller

Lesley Hooper – Frome Refresh  Lesley Hooper talks about Frome Refresh, which provides schoolchildren in need with health and hygiene products. Donation points for toiletries are at The Town Hall, Superdrug, Cooper and Tanner (office on the Bridge).

What to donate? In order of need:

1. Kids’ shampoo and shower gel
2. Toothbrushes
3. Boys’ toiletry products (body wash etc)
4. Sanitary towels (discreet packs!)

You can contact Frome Refresh by searching Facebook or email them at refresh@nullcommunityactionwestwilts.org

Tricia Golinski – walking festival  Tricia Golinski talks about the Frome Walking Festival which takes place on the weekend of November 9/10. All sorts of walks are available. Details can be found on the Discover Frome website. Just type Walking festival into the search machine.  https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/?s=walking+festival

 

Lenka Grimes – Multicultural Festival  Lenka Grimes talks about Multicultural Frome, which is happening at the Cheese and Grain on Sunday November 10 from 12 to 3pm. Besides lots of food, there’s dancing, arts and crafts, and games.  Lenka also describes the October half term events that Frome Children’s Festival and Fair Frome lunches are presenting. Check the website for details.  www.fromechildrensfestival.org

WHY – Ruth Knagg  Ruth Knagg talks about We Hear You (WHY) and Jill Miller, who founded the charity, and sadly died this week, 25 years after she was diagnosed with cancer and started the organisation. To find out more about WHY, go to:  www.wehearyou.org.uk  or call:  01373 455 255

 

Tina Gaisford Waller – Hunting Raven  Tina Gaisford Waller, from Hunting Raven Bookshop, talks about two events designed to combat loneliness through reading: Meet by the Book and Reading together.  For details go to:  Hunting Raven Facebook page  or www,winstonebooks.co.uk/Frome bit.ly/HRBEvents

ON THIS WEEK’S SHOW

Anna Francis, Beccy Byrne and Anita Collier

Comedians Michael and Ric (and Tom, on the left, from the management crew).

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Anita talks about her involvement with Frome over the years, Frome Twinning Association and her role as a councillor and Deputy Mayor.

www.frometowncouncil.co.uk/councillor/anita-collier

01373 465757

www.frometwinning.btck.co.uk

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Anna Francis, Resilience Manager at FTC, talks about the new climate panels that are happening every Tuesday from the 12th November and how Frome can meet the targets set following the climate emergency.

www.frometowncouncil.co.uk/officer/anna-francis

01373 488579

The first of the climate panels starts on Tuesday 12th November 19.00-21.00 at Frome Town Hall where the focus is on energy.

This is an opportunity for residents of Frome to come along and voice their ideas.

There is also a climate summit at Mendip District Council in Shepton Mallet on the 23rd November

www.mendip.gov.uk

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Beccy Byrne, marketing and communications officer at FTC, talks about (dare we say it) Christmas in Frome; when the lights are being turned on, and the fun and activities that will be going on around the town centre on the evening of 29th November, as well as the Frome Big Christmas Get Together which happens on the 25th December.

www.frometowncouncil.co.uk

www.discoverfrome.co.uk

There are lots of free workshops happening with Frome Lanterns to the lead up to the Christmas lights switch on, with the first being held this Saturday 26th October at Holy Trinity Church.

www.fromelanterns.co.uk

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Michael Hackett and Ric Wharton talk about their show coming to the Silk Mill this Saturday. It’s a sell out show, but do not fear, there will be a Christmas special on the 29th November. Tickets for this show will be available as of this afternoon (22.10.19)

www.facebook.com/OneOffComedyNights

@oneoffcomedynights

www.silkmillstudios.co.uk

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ON THIS WEEK’S SHOW

Leo, Kate, Rachel and Lucy

And the cast from Blackadder II: Paul (Lord Percy), Marc (Director)  and Clive (Baldrick)

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Leo Duncan talks about his new poetry book ‘Things I Can’t Say Out Loud’ and his personal struggles with mental health.

Leo’s book is available to buy through his website www.silenceislame.com/store

www.silenceislame.com

His book is available to buy from 25th October

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Kate Hellard from FTC talks about how we can support younger people in Frome

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 Lucy McMahon, Communications Officer and Rachel Clark, Neighbourhood Police Team Sergeant talk about We Hear You; where it all began, their involvement in the charity and how they are celebrating is 25th anniversary on the 19th October

www.wehearyou.org

www.365forwhy.co.uk

www.wehearyou.org.uk/fundraising/conference-2019

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Marc Cox, Paul Hopper and Clive Orchard talk all about the Athenaeum Theatre’s latest production of Blackadder II and how they are raising funds for the Theatre’s chosen charity Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

Showing from 27th -30th November 2019

www.theath.org.uk

www.facebook.com/athenaeumwarminster

01985 213891

TicketSource: 0333 666 3366

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