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Frome Times, 31 Market Place, Melksham (2026)

17/01/2026

MP urges government to apologise over farm tax uncertainty

Frome MP Anna Sabine has called on the government to apologise for the ‘damaging impact’ its proposed inheritance tax on family farms had on rural communities.

The government had initially proposed a £1 million limit for full relief. After months of campaigning by farmers across Somerset and the country, the threshold will now rise to £2.5 million from April 2026 for inheritance tax bills when farms are passed to the next generation.

Speaking on the first day of Parliament’s return last week, Anna challenged the Minister for Tax to acknowledge the effect the proposed tax would have had on estates worth £1 million.

She warned that the uncertainty created by the policy had harmed the “whole rural economy”.

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17/01/2026

Up to £3,000 available in community grants

There is still time to access funding of up to £3,000 for community projects in Frome, as Frome Town Council’s community grants scheme is still open for applications.

This year, the usual community grants round (closing date Wednesday 28th January) is joined by the newly formed Young Opinions Unite (YOU) grants panel (closing date Friday 23rd January), made up of a group of local 12 and 13-year-olds. Decisions for both rounds will follow at the end of February.

The longstanding community grants process round has a broad remit and grants of up to £3,000 can be used to fund projects for all ages, provided they align with the aims of the Council Plan 2025-2027.

The new youth panel ‘Young Opinions Unite’ is seeking applications for grants of up to £2,000 from a total fund of £10,000, which are geared solely to projects supporting children and young people, via specific criteria set by the YOU panel. Applicants are requested to apply to one of the two available grant funding pots, not to both.

Read more here: https://buff.ly/rPztOVJ

More information about how to apply for a community grant, Young Opinions Unite grant and other sources of funding for local organisations at https://buff.ly/oACTY1L.

Pictured: Evolve Music, previous grant recipients. Picture credit: Evolve Music

17/01/2026

Parkinson’s information event in Frome

An information event for anyone affected by Parkinson’s disease and their friends and family is being held at Frome Town Hall this month.

The ‘Together for Parkinson’s’ event will take on Thursday 22nd January from 10.30am to 12.30pm, and will offer free tea and cake and support and guidance on living with the disease. It will be hosted by Frome Parkinson’s cafe.

At the event, the South West Parkinson’s UK Local Adviser, Helen Schura, will be available with resources and to answer questions, and members from the café will share their experience of Parkinson’s disease.

For anyone affected by the disease there is a regular Parkinson’s cafe, which is held at the town hall on the second Friday of the month from 10am to 12pm enabling people living with Parkinson’s disease to come together.

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16/01/2026

Rock-and-roll glamour goes under the hammer in Frome

A collection of fine furniture, artworks and vintage treasures will be auctioned in Frome this month at a special auction.

The sale, by local auction house Dore & Rees, will feature pieces from designer and rock and roll muse Pearl Lowe’s Somerset home.

“This unique auction will showcase around 130 pieces from Pearl’s eclectic world, bringing together her signature bohemian glamour, romantic vintage finds and mystical, rock-and-roll chic,” said Lee Young from Dore & Rees and a well-known face on the BBC Antiques Roadshow.

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16/01/2026

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16/01/2026

Castle Lodge Care Home celebrates grand opening

Castle Lodge Care Home in Mere officially opened its doors last Friday, celebrating the occasion with a special grand opening.

The event was also attended by residents, staff and representatives from local community groups and businesses, along with local councillor George Jeans.

The official opening was marked with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony, led by Home Manager Wendy Perkins, who proudly declared the care home open alongside Co-CEO Al-Karim Kachra and Chairman Abdul Kachra.

Located in the heart of Mere, Castle Lodge Care Home is a modern, purpose-built care home providing residential, dementia and respite care.

“The home has been thoughtfully designed to deliver person-centred care in a warm, welcoming environment that supports independence, dignity and wellbeing,” said Wendy.

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15/01/2026

Tributes paid to popular founder of Keyford Hedgehog Rescue

Tributes have been paid to the Keyford Hedgehog Rescue and Rehab member, Graham Gillions, who died on Saturday 3rd January following a short illness.

Graham was a popular Frome resident who set up and ran Keyford Hedgehog Rescue and Rehab, with his partner Jennie Owen, in a bid to help the town’s hedgehog population thrive.

Mayor of Frome Cllr Anita Collier said, “Frome is a town full of wonderful, remarkable people, working hard to make the world a better place. There’s no doubt at all that Graham Gillions was one of them.

“We hosted Graham at a council meeting last year; talking about his work with Keyford Hedgehog Rescue and his passion for hedgehog conservation was so evident, as well as his enormous knowledge, his warmth and his kindness. We were so sorry to hear the news and our thoughts are with everyone who loved and knew Graham – thank you to him for all his work.”

Read more here: https://buff.ly/R42RB96

Pictured: Graham Gillions

15/01/2026

New radio show dedicated to football

A new community radio show celebrating football and community spirit is launching on Frome FM.

‘Robins Nest’ is set to air every third Thursday of the month at 7pm. The show aims to bring fans together through engaging discussions, expert analysis and a celebration of football culture.

Hosted by passionate football enthusiasts Ryan and John, the show will provide listeners with up-to-date news, interviews and insights.

“We are excited to bring this show to our community,” says Ryan. “Football is more than just a sport; it’s a community. We aim to foster connections, spark conversations and celebrate our local heroes.”

Listeners can tune into Frome FM on 96.6FM, online on www.frome.fm or spell out F-R-O-M-E-F-M for your smart speaker (the TuneIn app). The first episode will take place on 15th January.

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Pictured: John and Ryan – presenters of Robins Nest

15/01/2026

The latest issue of the Frome Times is out now.

Read our digital edition here: https://buff.ly/gIRNIbW

15/01/2026

Frome takes bragging rights in local derby over Westbury

Wednesday 15th January
Frome Town 1-0 Westbury Utd

Sam Heal’s strike in the second-half clinched all three points for Frome against Westbury in the A3098 Derby.

“It was Westbury’s cup final, but it was also ours. Every game will be a cup final for us now,” said Danny Greaves after the tight 1-0 victory over local rivals.

A typical local derby affair: cagey first 45 minutes, little difference between either side and plenty of tackles.

This result extended Frome's recent unbeaten record to 14 in the league, also pushing the Robins eight points clear at the top of the table.

Greaves made one change after the compelling 3-1 victory over Wi******er four days prior, as Sam Meakes made a return into the starting 11, whilst Brendan Holmes dropped to the bench.

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Report by Thomas Groves

15/01/2026

Charity furniture shop to celebrate 10-year milestone

A charity furniture shop in Frome will mark a decade of trading this month and is inviting the community to a celebration at the shop.

Frome Furniture Shop at Wessex Fields, run by Dorothy House Hospice Care, is inviting residents to a party on Saturday 31st January with free refreshments. A human jukebox, provided by local DJ Toby Spin, will be playing requests for donations as well as providing a varied soundtrack for the day.

There will also be plenty of bargains on offer at the event, which runs from 12pm to 5pm, with all funds raised on the day donated to the hospice.

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Pictured: Volunteers at the Dorothy House Frome Furniture Shop

14/01/2026

Disability-friendly car available for community use thanks to local man

A disability-friendly car is now available for community use in Frome to help wheelchair users and housebound residents get out and about, thanks to a local man.

The vehicle was purchased last year by Frome resident Pete Dayman-Johns and, thanks to funding from Frome Selwood Rotary, which has paid for specialist insurance, residents can now book the car to drive people to medical appointments, groups or shopping.

Pete said, “I took it upon myself to get the car last year and start this scheme because there aren’t many disability-friendly taxis available in Frome as quickly as my car can be. I like helping people and this is my way of doing that.

“This isn’t a common thing in other towns. It was an idea I had after learning that so many people are struggling to get out and about and to medical appointments.”

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