ON THIS WEEK’S SHOW

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We talk to Mathew Higgins from Edventure, organiser of the new community exhibition that launched this week called ‘Creation from Isolation’

https://www.facebook.com/FromeCommunityExhibition/

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New Vicar Liz Dudley from St Mary’s Church talks to us about her role during the pandemic

https://www.christchurch-stmarys-frome.co.uk

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We talk to Jason Goddard and Bob Elliot about foster care – could this be the change of career for you?

www.enhancedfostercare.co.uk

Boreham Mill, Bishopstrow, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9HQ

01985 218505

hello@nullenhancedfostercare.co.uk

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In financial trouble? We have an Interview John Warman, Chairman Mendip Community Credit Union

www.mendipcommunitycu.org.uk

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We also have a poem from playwright and poet  Brian Wright

https://vimeo.com/411402241

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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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Debbie Hamblin from our production team gives us an ‘isolation diary’ update.

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We have Bob Ashford talking to Lou Aylward about Fair Frome.

They are really low on supplies for the vulnerable in Frome. If you would like to donate something check Fair Frome on Facebook for regular updates or through their website

www.facebook.com/fairFrome

www.fairfrome.org.

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PJ from Frome Tech Shed talks about a community project where groups of people around the UK (Frome included of course!) are using 3D printing to make face shields for people working on the front line.

If you would like to donate to the cause search 3D Crown on GoFundMe

check Facebook 3Dcrowduk – Southwest

or check out www.3dcrowd.co.uk

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Rachel Griffin; Marketing and Communications Officer from FTC talks to Rupert about volunteers that are helping the vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rachel also talks about Domestic Abuse during lockdown.

If you are concerned or are concerned about anyone whilst lockdown is happening please call 0800 69 49 49

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Julia Wellard, still in Lockdown in France, gives us a roundup of the groups in Frome that are still able to offer help and support.

Birthzang have free taster antenatal classes at 7.30 pm on Thursday 23 April, 10 am on Saturday 9 May and 7.30 pm on Thursday 12 May

birthzang.co.uk

07931756461

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. The baby cafe has moved online and is hosting virtual meetings from 11-12pm on Fridays and Kaz will also be available for one-to-one calls from 10-11am.

Check out Baby Café Frome on Facebook

01373 465716

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Help with breastfeeding is also offered by La Lèche League, who are online via Zoom on Wednesdays from 11-12.30pm.

07794 678802.

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What about entertaining babies and pre-school children? How about trying Singaling, which is a music and movement group on Wednesdays from 10.30-11am.

They have a Facebook page

07828 836637.

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Another musical group which has had to move online is Jackdaws which now has an e-piano group. Sessions will be on Fridays and details of meetings will be sent in advance each week.

Contact jackdaws.org.uk

01373 812383.

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Mojo Moves with Cheryl Sprinkler, featured on our programme last week, for lively exercise and lots of fun. Cheryl is charging £6.50 per household and classes are at 9.30 am weekdays.

Find out more on her Facebook page.

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Personal trainer Dan Chipp is running Home Bootcamp class. It’s 30 minutes of high intensity exercises on Thursday nights from 7-7.40 and costs £1 for the first class.

Contact Dan on ptdanchipp@nullgmail.com.

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Another group which is greatly missed is the WHYConnect coffee morning at the Cheese and Grain. But if you make your own coffee at home, you can still meet up online on Tuesday mornings between 10.30 and 12pm. Just download the Zoom app and create a free account. Then click Join Meeting and tap in the code 113 302 851.

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We Hear You have also teamed up with The Natural Academy for some free live webinars (online seminars) on Thursdays in April from 6.30-8.30pm. They will be exploring ways that nature and mindfulness can help us cope with social isolation.

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On the artistic front, Frome Community Pottery have started their own Facebook group for potters to keep in touch, and they will also be holding an online exhibition to replace the one at the Black Swan they were planning at the end of May. The online exhibition will use photos of the creative work of the pottery group and other art classes.

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If you’re missing the theatre, the National Theatre is providing free YouTube performances at 7pm on YouTube. A different play each week, Treasure Island until Thursday this week, then Twelfth Night.

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And to end the roundup, if you’re missing the Frome Independent market, they’ve also gone online so you can still buy from all their wonderful local producers. Just go to their website, fromeindependent.org.uk, and head to The Market section to see what the traders are offering.

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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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We have the latest press release from Frome Medical Practice, with advice if you’re still in work but get ill.

You can also check their website for regular updates

www.fromemedicalpractice.co.uk

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We have  interviews with Dougie from Active and In Touch, and Andrea Brooks  from Brooksies

www.activeandintouch.org

or contact Brooksies on: broopr@nullgmail.com or 07807026265

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Much loved local police sergeant Rachel Clark talks about how COVID-19 has affected the force’s role in the town.

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Lou Aylward talks to Sheryl Sprinkler from Mojo Moves about her new venture since lockdown – offering her fabulous workouts online!

www.mojomoves.co.uk

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One of our producers Julia Wellard talks to Helen Fielden, who is the volunteer development officer at Spark Somerset, but also works for Purple Elephant. They have been putting together resource packs for children from vulnerable families to use at home during lockdown.

Check out Frome Children’s festival on Facebook for more information.

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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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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

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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!

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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.