Frome Town Council

08/09/2026

It's back to School. And back to market. 🎒🥕☕

The kids are back, routines are returning and we’re putting a bit more buzz back into Wednesday Market too!

Our new Market Coordinator has been busy building the Wednesday line-up and tomorrow we’re expecting fresh meat, fruit & veg, coffee, curiosities and more.

And there’s more happening around the Market Yard too. We’ll have our giant games out next to the market, and at 1pm Purple Elephants Stay & Play gets underway inside Frome Library – perfect for little ones and their grown-ups.
🥕 Pick up something fresh
☕ Grab a coffee
🎲 Have a go at the giant games
🐘 Pop into Stay & Play from 1pm
🛍️ And have a good old market mooch

📍Wednesday 9 September | 9am–3pm | Market Yard

Galettes and Crepes




Stuart the Flowerman
The Tipsy Waffle Parties and Events

08/09/2026

💬 Ever walked away from a conversation wishing you'd handled it differently?

Local community group Let’s Talk is launching a new season of free workshops to help people navigate difficult conversations with more confidence. From understanding why we react before we reflect to practical tools for tackling tricky discussions, each session offers useful skills for everyday life.

The workshops take place at Frome Town Hall from September to November and are totally FREE.

Find out more and book your place here 👉 www.frometowncouncil.gov.uk/frome-community-group-lets-talk-announces-new-season-of-free-communication-skills-workshops/

07/09/2026

🚧 Roadworks and road closures in and around Frome 🚧

Heading out in the car? Somerset Council manage temporary road closures across the area and there is a hand map with all the upcoming roadworks, temporary traffic restrictions and diversions. So if you want to plan ahead take a look at what's planned for September 👉 https://one.network/

07/09/2026

After a summer of chatting, counting, making, knocking on doors, swinging in hammocks and playing rounders, we have learned a lot about Brunel Green and the surrounding areas.

With help from Caravan Arts and artist Jenna Herman we have lots to tell you!

Join us for brunch this Sunday 11-1pm, add your comments, help to map the hedgehog population and find out what's next. We hope to see you there!

Find out more 👉 frometowncouncil.gov.uk/come-along-to-brunch-at-brunel-green/

07/09/2026

📣All are welcome to join us for the next Council meeting, taking place at 7pm on Wednesday 9 September at Frome Town Hall and on Zoom.

As always, questions and comments from the public will be welcome.

🔗Please find the link to the agenda and details of how to join online or in person here:

Please note the report for agenda item 6 will follow shortly Following the Council meeting, the Annual meetings of Theodora Ann Le Gros for an Open Space,

04/09/2026

Have you ever considered volunteering? If you've got a few hours to spare, want to learn new skills to add to your CV or make new connections if might be just what you have been looking for.

There are lots of volunteering opportunities with Frome Town Council, from becoming an Energy Advice Champion or Discover Frome Ambassador to helping with the community noticeboards.

As well as plenty of other fantastic local organisations you can get involved with, you can find them all in one place at Spark a Change (Spark Somerset). Take a look and see what inspires you 👉 www.sparkachange.org.uk/o/Frome-Town-Council-1

03/09/2026

🤔 What makes Frome, Frome?

Head over to the Silk Mill on Saturday 19 September for a free event for all the community.

Created through a collaboration between local artists, researchers and community partners, the event will explore what makes Frome unique and bring together stories, films, art, performances and conversations about our town and its future.

Drop in, get involved and see what others have to say about life in Frome. Find out more 👉 frometowncouncil.gov.uk/welcome-to-the-forem-for-a-day-of-stories-ideas-and-conversation/

03/09/2026

Brunel Green has been buzzing this summer, with everything from bug hunts and wildlife surveys to playdays, art and lots of community conversations.

Now it's time to bring it all together.

Join us for Brunch on Brunel Green on Sunday 13th September, 11am-1pm to explore the ideas, enjoy free coffee and pastries, and be part of the conversation about what's next for area.

Find out more 👉frometowncouncil.gov.uk/come-along-to-brunch-at-brunel-green/

📸 Constance Doyle Portrait, Wedding, Family & Branding Photographer

02/09/2026

🌿 We're celebrating the launch of Frome's Nature Recovery Plan with a screening of Heal the Land, a short film following the rewilding journey at Heal Somerset.

📆 Tuesday 20 October, doors 6:30pm for 7pm start, at Frome Town Hall

Heal the Land is a hopeful and inspiring 25-minute documentary about the transformation of a former intensive dairy farm in Somerset into a thriving place for nature and people. There will be a Q+A session after the screening with panellists soon to be announced.

👇 Watch the short trailer for Heal the Land: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kKSuc2mLbM

Tickets are free but please book in advance: https://tinyurl.com/heal-the-land-screening

Find out more about Frome's Nature Recovery plan at www.myfrome.co.u

BUY TICKETS: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/venueplan/xvlzd...

01/09/2026

🚧 A reminder that work to repair an important flood defence structure at Welshmill has started today (1 September) for approximately six weeks.

The Environment Agency is carrying out the repairs to help protect the riverbank from erosion and reduce flood risk in the area. While work is underway there will be a diversion for cyclists and pedestrians as well as temporary traffic lights on Welshmill Bridge.

Find out more here 👉frometowncouncil.gov.uk/flood-defence-repair-works-to-begin-at-welshmill/

For more information contact the Environment Agency at [email protected].