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Frome storage firm offers local charities a free containerA storage company with a yard in Frome is offering a local cha...
23/06/2026

Frome storage firm offers local charities a free container

A storage company with a yard in Frome is offering a local charity a free 20ft container for 12 months, along with a free van-and-man removal service to help move items into storage.

Giant Storage, a family-run business, says the offer is open to charities in Frome, where the company has recently expanded its site. The company also says the arrangement will be reviewed after a year, with the possibility of continuing it.

“Frome has a strong tradition of community-minded organisations, and we are keen to support that spirit,” said Henry Langdon who founded the company in Salisbury before expanding into Frome and Yeovil. “If your charity has a storage challenge - seasonal equipment, donated goods, archive materials for instance - this could be the answer.

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Spotlight on: Frome Widows and WidowersEvery week, a group of people who have been bereaved meet in an upstairs room at ...
23/06/2026

Spotlight on: Frome Widows and Widowers

Every week, a group of people who have been bereaved meet in an upstairs room at the Cheese and Grain for social connection.

The Widows and Widowers group meets every Wednesday, enabling people who have lost their partners to meet others with shared experiences.

Group leader Marilyn said, “It can be really difficult for people who have lost their partners. It gives them a chance to come out and do things alone.”

Marilyn, who was widowed 16 years ago, said, “There are people in my group who lost their husbands 20 years ago.”

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Pictured: The group with Marilyn (centre)

Local man to drive emergency aid to UkraineA local volunteer is driving to Ukraine in July to deliver an emergency vehic...
22/06/2026

Local man to drive emergency aid to Ukraine

A local volunteer is driving to Ukraine in July to deliver an emergency vehicle and medical supplies to the war-torn country.

Martyn Starnes, chief executive of Frome Town Football Club, will travel to the western side of the country with volunteers from Medical Life Lines Ukraine, covering 1,200 miles over three and a half days.

“The situation in Ukraine is very dangerous and very volatile, particularly near the front line,” said Martyn, who also completed the journey in 2024.

“They’re in constant need of emergency vehicles to take not only the military but civilians to hospital and there is a never-ending demand for these vehicles.

“When we arrive, we hand them over to the locals to be positioned wherever they need to go throughout the country.

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Pictured: Martyn (right) with Rich Lefler during the 2024 journey to Ukraine

Frome Park Men maintain their good formFrome Park Men A team beat Weston, Bath B at home in the County League, winning o...
22/06/2026

Frome Park Men maintain their good form

Frome Park Men A team beat Weston, Bath B at home in the County League, winning on two rinks, both by the same score of 26-10 to claim 10 points to the visitors picking up just 2 points. The A team are still unbeaten and remain in top spot in East 1.

The B team had a disappointing defeat away to Wells and left empty handed but are hoping to bounce back next time when they are at home against Purnells B.

In the midweek MSL, Frome Park men have had mixed fortunes. There was an excellent win at home against Shepton Mallet, picking up 11 points for two winning rinks; the overall score was 63-40.

A trip to Wells ended with two winning rinks but missing out on the overall win by five shots, going down to an 8 - 4 defeat.

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Still time to enter this year’s Frome in BloomEntry forms are still available for this year’s Frome in Bloom competition...
22/06/2026

Still time to enter this year’s Frome in Bloom

Entry forms are still available for this year’s Frome in Bloom competition.

The closing date for entries is 28th June.

There are a variety of categories, including a single hanging basket, large gardens, children’s classes and school entries. There are also categories for disabled people, different styles of gardens and community gardens.

Entry forms can be collected from the Cheese and Grain, the town hall and the library. Copies can also be obtained from committee members.

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Frome Birth Talk chosen for funding boostA Frome charity has been selected for a match-funding opportunity to further it...
21/06/2026

Frome Birth Talk chosen for funding boost

A Frome charity has been selected for a match-funding opportunity to further its work in supporting people through pregnancy, birth, parenthood and baby loss.

As part of this year’s Small Charity Week from 22nd to 29th June, all donations made to Frome Birth Talk via the Big Give website up to £2,500 will be matched, meaning supporters can help the charity reach twice as many families.

Frome Birth Talk offers free and low-cost counselling to anyone who is pregnant, has had a baby or has experienced baby loss within the previous two years. Alongside counselling, the charity runs five weekly drop-in groups for parents and their babies and young children, creating safe, welcoming spaces for connection and support.

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Pictured: The Frome Birth Talk team

Warminster Independent Market returns this month*Advertising Feature*The Warminster Independent Market will return on Su...
21/06/2026

Warminster Independent Market returns this month

*Advertising Feature*

The Warminster Independent Market will return on Sunday 28th June, bringing stalls, food and independent traders into the town centre.

The market will run from 10am until 4pm across the High Street, Market Place and Civic Centre. Visitors can expect a range of stalls, food vendors and independent shops throughout the day.

“We’re fully booked for stallholders, it’s another sell-out,” said a spokesperson from the Warminster Business Network, which organises the market alongside Warminster Town Council.

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Health information events at Frome Medical PracticeTwo health information events are being held at Frome Medical Practic...
21/06/2026

Health information events at Frome Medical Practice

Two health information events are being held at Frome Medical Practice this month, aimed at supporting patients on key health topics.

The first event, a Pelvic Health Talk, is offered as part of the Women’s Health Hub at the practice and takes place on Tuesday 23rd June from 6pm to 7pm.

Organisers say, “Many women experience symptoms of poor pelvic health in silence but it doesn’t have to be that way. Patients are invited to come to the talk to learn more about common pelvic health issues, as well as ways to improve symptoms and support wellbeing. The session will be led by a pelvic health physiotherapist and aims to empower women to take control of their health.”

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Friends cycle to Rome in once-in-a-lifetime charity adventureA 1,300-mile journey from Frome to Rome is under way after ...
20/06/2026

Friends cycle to Rome in once-in-a-lifetime charity adventure

A 1,300-mile journey from Frome to Rome is under way after two friends turned a casual pub idea into a six-week cycling challenge across three countries.

Frome resident Anton Grais set off with friend Joel Rooprai on 17th May and the duo will cycle for six weeks across three countries, crossing rural landscapes, busy cities and challenging mountain routes in the Alps.

They are aiming to raise £1,500, which will be split between Mind, the British Heart Foundation and the Royal British Legion.

The idea came following a ‘tipsy’ trip to the pub last year. They left their jobs – Anton worked in property and Joel in aerospace defence – to undertake the adventure.

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Art gallery opens guest artist spaceA guest artist space has opened at the Shine Frome Arts Collective gallery in Rise o...
20/06/2026

Art gallery opens guest artist space

A guest artist space has opened at the Shine Frome Arts Collective gallery in Rise on Whittox Lane.

As part of its initiative to support fellow artists in the local community, the group has created a dedicated exhibition area where creatives can display their work alongside Shine’s resident artists: Amy Yates, Emma Le Lohe, Julia Blaker, Kerry Munden Starr, Liza Saunders, Rose Hunter, Sarah Truscott and Sue Willis.

Shine member Kerry Munden Starr said, “We want to offer local artists the opportunity to showcase their work in a creative and supportive environment. Our beautiful, elevated gallery space at Rise is the perfect setting for exhibiting work and giving others the chance to learn and grow in their field and the platform to reach a new audience.”

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