Frome Town Council

16/10/2026

🎅 As we fast approach this year’s Christmas Light Switch On and Light the Night Lantern Parade, residents have the opportunity to join a series of community workshops and help bring this year’s Alice in Wonderland theme to life✨

Taking place on Friday 27 November, 6pm to 7pm, this year’s parade marks the 10th anniversary of a festive tradition that starts the Christmas season in Frome. The celebrations will also feature festive entertainment and a food court in the Cattle Market Car Park 3pm to 7.30pm🥧🎶

People of all ages are invited to create their own lanterns and become part of the magical procession through the town centre. Inspired by the curious characters and imaginative world of Alice in Wonderland, workshops will guide participants in making themed lanterns 🎂🫖🃏

📆Upcoming workshops 👇

😸 Cheshire Cat Smile Lanterns- Friday 20 November, 4pm to 6pm. Suitable for adults and children aged 8+

🎩Mad Hatter Hat Lanterns- Saturday 21 November, 10am to 12pm. Suitable for adults and children aged 8+

⌚Jam Tart or Pocket Watch Lanterns- Saturday 21 November, 1pm to 3pm. Suitable for adults and children aged 8+

🍰 Cakes or Cups Lanterns- Sunday 22 November, 10am to 12pm. Suitable for adults and children aged 7+

🃏Alice Playing Card Staffs- Sunday 22 November, 1pm to 2.30pm. Suitable for adults and children aged 5+

Workshop places can be booked here👉 www.fromelanterns.co.uk and visit www.discoverfrome.co.uk/christmas-in-frome for more information about the event and how to create a lantern if you're unable to attend a workshop.

📷: Sarah Swales

16/10/2026

🙋‍♀️ A unique new space designed and built by young people, for young people, has officially been completed at Mary Baily Playing Field, marking the culmination of a co-design project delivered by Woodland Tribe, Super Roots and Neighbourhood Toolbox , and funded by Frome Town Council. The project was celebrated with the planting of a number of new trees on the site, helping to enhance biodiversity and create a greener space for future generations🌳

💚 Big thanks go to Edward Lees for hosting a tour of Longleat Forest; Valley Sawmills for providing a tour and donating crafting materials; Frome Town Council's Ranger Team; Whatley Quarry for supplying boulders for seating; Orchardleigh Estate for donating oak logs; and Just Grab for helping transport materials 🪵🪨

Many thanks also go to architects Andrew Taberner and Oliver Justice, who volunteered their time to support workshops and design development. Andrew also provided 3D modelling and technical drawings to help bring the young people's ideas to life ✏️

Read more about the project here 👉 www.frometowncouncil.gov.uk/young-people-celebrate-completion-of-mary-baily-co-design-project

16/10/2026

🚂 Choo choo! The Frome Library train heads off for a spruce up at The Frome Shed. Thanks Rangers for carefully transporting, we can't wait to see how smart it will look when it's back at the library ready for children to enjoy during stortytime 📚

Our train is finally off on its spa break for its renovations at the Frome Shed! Thank you so much to the Frome Town Council Rangers for chaperoning it to the shed this morning.

Friends of Frome Library will be posting updates on the progression of the renovations over on their blog, just visit friendsoffromelibrary.org to see how it's going! 🚂

15/10/2026

🏫 Frome Town Council met on Wednesday 7th October, with local charities, nature recovery, river protection and environmental improvements among topics discussed.

Read more about the items on the agenda and the decisions reached here ➡ www.frometowncouncil.gov.uk/latest-from-the-chamber-7-october-2026

📷: Laura Hales, Marketing & Communications Lead

15/10/2026

🚌 Bus stops- please report graffiti, posters and general untidiness to Frome And Villages Bus User Group - Favbug. Details below ⬇️

🚌 Graffiti or fly posters on Frome’s bus stops and shelters – please report it to Frome & Villages Bus User Group

We’re looking to identify bus stops and bus shelters in Frome affected by graffiti and fly posters, particularly on the glass panels.

Have you spotted any graffiti? Please let us know where it is so we can build up a list of locations that need attention.

Please provide as much information as possible:

* Bus stop name or location – ideally the name displayed on the bus stop flag, timetable or bus shelter.
* Direction of travel – for example, towards Bath or towards Frome.
* Type of graffiti – for example, graffiti on glass panels, the shelter structure or the bus stop flag.
* Photograph – if possible, please attach a photo showing the graffiti.

Photographs and accurate locations will help us identify the affected stops and shelters.

Thank you for helping us keep Frome’s bus stops and shelters clean.

14/10/2026

📋Frome Town Councillors were at the Frome Weekly Market this Saturday and along with enjoying a spot of sunny shopping, chatted to residents about next year’s budget and how that money should be spent, along with the priorities that matter most 🗳

Locals are also invited to share their views online at www.myfrome.co.uk until 9am, Monday 16 November, and attend upcoming council meetings ⬇️

📆 Community and Place Committee, Tuesday 27 October
📆 Council, Wednesday 11 November
📆 Operations and Assets Committee, Wednesday 25 November

📷: Miles Macey, Marketing & Communications Assistant

14/10/2026

🌡️You might have noticed the temperature has started to drop a little in the mornings and evenings and there may be discussions in your home about popping the heating on... check out our handy 🔟 step guide to things you can check at home to help keep you warm and well this winter ➡️ www.frometowncouncil.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Winter-Home-Health-Check.pdf

📷: Cllr Sara Butler and an FTC Energy Adviser check heating temperature and timings.

14/10/2026

🩵 Frome adopts Avon Bioregional River Charter 💙

Frome Town Councillors have unanimously voted to adopt the Avon Bioregional River Charter at the latest meeting of Frome Town Council. The Charter is part of a growing movement that recognises rivers as living systems, not just resources or landmarks and aims to support the biological health of the river and the area alongside it 🐟🦆

Developed by We Are Avon, a project working to regenerate the Avon catchment area, the University of West of England, and Councillors from the region, the charter has been championed by local groups Friends of the River Frome and Frome Families for the Future 🦫🦦

ℹ Learn more about the charter here: weareavon.org/avon-bioregional-charter and here: www.frometowncouncil.gov.uk/frome-adopts-avon-bioregional-river-charter

📷: Matt Mellen, Frome Town Council Climate Action Lead: children look for river invertebrates at the 2026 Frome River Festival

09/10/2026

👻🎃The excitement is building as we get closer to the spooktacular event we've all been waiting for- the Celestial Halloween show, an evening gazing at the skies above the Old Showfield and watching as the magical lights tell their fangtastic story...🧛‍♂️🧟‍♀️

⏰ Set your alarms for the first round of 🎟, tomorrow, Saturday 10th October at 1pm, followed by a second opportunity on Wednesday 14th October at 12pm. Head here for all the details: https://tinyurl.com/spooktacular-drones

🖤Book for up to 6 people per family using a Frome address.
🛹Entry is FREE with a £5 suggested donation to Frome Skatepark Project
🅿 No general parking at the event, Blue Badge holders can pre-book their space
🍔 No alcohol but plenty of delicious food and drink to enjoy on site from 6pm

📸Close Encounters of the Frome Kind © Chris Bailey 2023

09/10/2026

🧑‍🎄 We can't believe it's that time of year again already but now we've recovered from the shock, we're excited to announce that the Mayor of Frome is once again inviting local children to take part in his annual Christmas card competition!

This year's theme is 'Caring for our town', encouraging entrants to share their ideas about looking after the town and taking pride in the places we all enjoy. From litter picking and caring for green spaces, to helping wildlife and keeping neighbourhoods welcoming, budding young artists are invited to show what makes Frome special 🌳🐦🐝🌺

The competition is open to all school age children up to the age of 12 and there will be prizes for the top three entries🌟

📮Send entries to: Mayor’s Christmas Card Competition, Frome Town Hall, Christchurch Street West, Frome, BA11 1EB

✍ Add your name, age and school on the back of your card

❗️Deadline for entries: 9am, Monday 16th November

ℹ Full details here👉 www.frometowncouncil.gov.uk/could-you-design-the-mayors-christmas-card