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This month’s When in Frome starts with a bang, or hopefully a thud, as Sonia takes on axe throwing for her latest challenge. Will she hit the target, or will Daisy be keeping a very safe distance?

That’s just the start.

We’re asking what really makes Frome, Frome, with a visit to the Silk Mill, and catching up on the latest twist in the long-running Saxonvale saga.

Our Local Legend is the brilliant Radek Evans, who's raised thousands of pounds for Purple Elephant and Fair Frome, while Sonia heads off in search of another local species making its mark on the town - Frome’s beavers.

We celebrate all the colour and chaos of Frome Carnival and meet the people raising money for a new skatepark in Victoria Park, a story particularly close to Daisy’s heart.

Daisy goes to meet Gizelle to explore the world of cacao ceremonies and chats to Chloe about a treasure trove of David Bowie memorabilia coming to the Station at the end of October.

Plus, Becky heads to the Frome agricultural show and looks ahead to what’s happening around town this month in her Fabulous Frome Forecast.

Axes, beavers, Bowie, cacao, carnival and a little bit of controversy. Just another month on When in Frome.

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September is shaping up to be a busy one in Frome, and we’ve packed plenty into this month’s When in Frome.

We meet the campaigners fighting to save the much-loved Horse & Groom at East Woodlands, Daisy steps back in time with local historian David Lassman to uncover the stories behind some fascinating old photos of Frome and Sonia heads to 42 Acres to hear about a four-day gathering exploring human connection to the earth. 

There’s plenty of culture too, as we look ahead to the new Consider the Wondrous literary festival, celebrate 40 years of Black Swan Arts and hear about a very special classical music festival coming to Frome and Mells.

Daisy discovers a new place to relax and recharge at The Retreat. And things get competitive as Daisy and Sonia take on the Charity Shop Challenge, with just £20 each and half an hour to find the best second-hand outfit in Frome.

Plus, Becky joins Daisy for the Fabulous Frome Forecast - your what's on guide to everything to see and do in Frome this September. She also has some very exciting news: the first ever Fabulous Frome magazine is about to hit the streets.

It really is shaping up to be A September to Remember.

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In the August edition of When in Frome, Makers and Shakers, we celebrate the creative people and community champions helping to shape Frome’s future.

We begin with the Shakers. Hear the latest from Mayday Saxonvale and the community campaign transforming one of Frome’s biggest regeneration projects. Daisy meets Andy Harding to discover the vision behind Communa, a new hospitality hub for creativity, wellbeing and connection in the heart of the town. We explore the remarkable legacy of pioneering photographer and human rights activist Alice Seeley Harris through a fascinating exhibition at Frome Museum. Becky shares the story behind a new women’s group at The Good Heart, and Daisy meets our August Local Legend, Sue Paxton, whose charity The Pod has transformed the lives of children and young people with additional needs and their families.

Then it’s time to celebrate the Makers. Sonia catches up with Frome street artist Nadia van Kampen (aka Inkblot), who tells us about an exciting new creative project for local teenagers. She also takes on her latest challenge by trying her hand at tattoo artistry at Black Moon Tattoos, before Daisy visits master bookbinder Kate Holland who opens the door to the ancient craft of bookbinding.

There’s also a trip to the Frome FM Summer Fundraiser to soak up the atmosphere and hear why community radio matters so much, and finally Becky rounds up some of the best events happening in and around Frome this August.

Join us for another packed edition of When in Frome, celebrating the makers, the shakers, and the people making Frome such a vibrant place to live, create and belong.

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This month we’re celebrating the colour, creativity and community spirit that make Frome so special. We head to Frome Pride to meet the people behind the event, soak up the atmosphere and hear why it’s so important to celebrate.

Festival fever is in full swing this July - we catch up with the team behind Frome Festival and discover a unique Writers in Residence competition that’s turning shops and cafés into creative spaces.

Our Local Legend this month is Tony Perry from The Bridge, whose kindness and dedication have changed countless lives in Frome.

Sonia’s latest challenge serves up more than a few scoops of fun as she tries to identify mystery ice cream flavours at La Strada and Palette and Pasture.

We also visit Vallis Farm, where inspiring workshops are helping people reconnect with nature and the outdoors.

And Becky rounds up everything happening in and around Frome this July with her Fabulous Frome Forecast.

So whether you’re looking for inspiration, a few laughs or simply the inside scoop on what’s happening in town, we’ve got something for everyone.

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What do a giant travelling coat, a silent disco in Victoria Park and a crowd full of Kate Bush lookalikes have in common? Apparently, Frome.

This month, Sonia throws herself into ecstatic dancing for her monthly challenge, Daisy meets local legend Ginny Parratt from Cats in Distress, and catches up with the remarkable Coat of Hopes on its journey through town.

We also discover the joys of fancy dress to de-stress at Bath Theatrical and join dozens of women (and a few men) dressed in grey and sporting black wigs for the wonderfully surreal Kate Bush flashmob.

Plus, Becky returns with the Fabulous Frome Forecast - her bumper guide to what's happening in and around town this June. From wigs to wellbeing, cats to Catherine Hill, it's another packed month on When in Frome.

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Come what May…Frome is connecting.

This month on When in Frome, we’re celebrating the people, projects and ideas bringing the town together. From Frome Connects, a month-long programme of community events, to Fromebase, a new initiative giving building materials a second life.

Sonia meets a group that supports people living with dementia through nature, and takes on this month’s challenge…a barre class, with surprising success.

Daisy meets our Local Legend, Caroline Blake, whose work at the Victoria Park Café creates a welcoming space where people can connect every day, and Becky brings you the Fabulous Frome Forecast, her definitive guide to everything to see and do this month.

Proof that in Frome, connection is never more than a cup of tea, a good idea...or a Kate Bush flashmob away!

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This month on When in Frome, we’re embracing the light…and what happens after dark.

Daisy heads to Packsaddle Fields, where frustration is growing after access to the green space was blocked. She speaks to campaigners and local councillors about what the future might hold. She also joins Frome and East Somerset MP Anna Sabine on a rural safety walk in Beckington, highlighting the issue of violence against women and girls after dark and what can be done to help people feel safer.

Sonia’s been set a very seasonal challenge, cooking wild garlic scones - with a little help from local author Eleanor Hayes. She also checks out The Moors, a dark comedy by Jen Silverman, exploring desire, desperation and life on the bleak English moors.

We’re at the opening of the Kindness Festival, meeting the team behind a powerful community quilt remembering loved ones, and Daisy explores the magic of Window Wonderland, as Frome quite literally glows in the dark.
Our Local Legend this month is Tori Allison, the force behind Window Wonderland and Chair of the Cheese and Grain. And as always, Becky rounds things off with her Fabulous Frome Forecast for April.

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It's been one whole year since we launched When in Frome - and this month, we're officially March-ing On.

We explore the growing conversation around smartphone-free childhoods and what it might mean for families locally. Sonia steps onto the mat to try Brazilian jiu-jitsu for this month's Challenge Sonia. Our Local Legend, Rose Hiron-Grimes, shares why she's training for a marathon in support of We Hear You. We hear from Alison Murdoch about the return of the Kindness Festival, and Becky heads down to the Valentine's Lamp ceremony before bringing us her what's on guide to March.

Big conversations, brave challenges and plenty of kindness - with a little bit of sunshine thrown in.

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In our February episode we look at the latest developments at Saxonvale and the new community share scheme giving local people the chance to part-own the site. Sonia's latest challenge sees her pulling on her trainers for Plod for Pastries, where a winter 5k run ends with croissants and coffee.

We hear about volunteering opportunities with Spark Somerset, celebrate  this month's Local Legend, the artist Violet von Riot, and catch up with the actor James Purefoy, following his visit to Lamyatt Village Hall.

Becky is out and about at a model railway exhibition and a Women in Business event before rounding things off with her What's On guide for February.

Plus, Daisy explores the story behind one of Frome's most loved landmarks.

From big plans at Saxonvale to the glow of the Valentine's Lamp, in this month's episode, Frome really is in the air.

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We’re easing out of Christmas and into the New Year with a very Frome-flavoured January episode.

We go behind the scenes at Frome Symphony Orchestra’s magical performance of The Snowman, take baby Ren to meet Father Christmas, dance around town at Mrs Christmas’s Silent Disco, and catch up backstage at the Merlin Theatre for festive favourite, Crimes Against Christmas.

Sonia chats to local girl band Planet Janet about making a joyful comeback and Daisy interviews this month's local legend, litter-picking hero Tracey Eames. We also speak to several mumtrepreneurs about how they've been cashing in on Christmas to help pay the bills through the festive season, and hear from James at Edventure about a new course aimed at turning business ideas into reality.

We explore the need for donations to Fair Frome and the Community Fridge this winter, and as we all make our New Year's resolutions, Becky rounds things off with a gentle New Year, New You moment focusing on movement and motivation. She also delivers her Fabulous Frome guide to what's on in town this month.

This festive bumper show is a celebration of creativity, community and new beginnings. With a bit of new gear thrown in for good measure.