Send us a textThis month on When in Frome, we mark the 175th anniversary of Frome train station, speaking to a father and son with a century of railway service between them. With Frome Agricultural Show returning, we hear from the organiser about what's in store. Our Business Spotlight features Thrive Pilates - Daisy rolls out a mat and gives one of Laura"s classes a go. Sonia braves the cold for this month's Challenge Sonia, taking the plunge with some open water swimming at Vobster Quay. We're at the Black Swan Arts Centre for a new exhibition featuring 28,000 shells - one for every resident of Frome. Our Local Legend is Rachel Clark, who's raised thousands of pounds for Frome cancer charity WHY. And of course, Becky is here with her Fabulous Frome Forecast - your guide to what's on in Frome this September.
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August 2025 - What Lies Beneath
Send us a textThis month on When in Frome, Daisy, Sonia and Becky are back with another mix of local stories, summer adventures and a little slice of history.We speak to local legend Dr Helen Kingston about how tackling loneliness in Frome led to a groundbreaking drop in emergency hospital admissions. Sonia soaks up a perfect summer's evening with the Frome Town Band, while Daisy delves underground to explore the mysterious history of Frome's hidden tunnel network.Challenge Sonia is back - and this time she's on two wheels, hopping on an e-bike from the Frome Community Bike Project, cycling from Frome to Mells and back powered by determination (and the promise of cake). We also meet Tilda Lowsley-Williams, a massage therapist bringing Ayurvedic healing to her new life in Frome..And of course, Becky from Fabulous Frome has your What's On guide to August - from festivals to family fun, there's something for everyone.
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July 2025 - Spinning into Summer
Send us a textThis month on When in Frome, we meet local legend Lenka Grimes, the inspiring co-ordinator of Fair Frome and chat to the organiser of Frome Festival as the town gets ready for one of the biggest events of the year. Sonia tries out a local singing class and Daisy catches up with the Frome Carnival committee ahead of this year's big event. We unravel the rich history of Frome's wool industry with local historian and writer Keith Browning. And Becky from Fabulous Frome is back with her ultimate What's On guide to July.
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June 2025 - Jumping into June
Send us a textThis month, When in Frome takes a closer look at the housing crisis gripping our town — what’s causing it, who’s affected, and what’s being done. We meet local legend Terri Pitt, the inspiring force behind Frome’s Community Fridge project, and Sonia laces up her skates for a spin around the Cheese and Grain’s roller disco.We meet the owner of the Westway Cinema, get an update on Frome's missing links project and dig into the dark past with the story of one of Frome’s most infamous 19th-century murders.Plus Frome’s Great Big Green Week, a trip to the Merlin Theatre, and of course, Becky from Fabulous Frome is back with her essential What’s On guide for June.
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May 2025 - A-May-Zing Frome
Send us a textWe embark on a mission to find Frome's oldest pub. Sonia breaks a sweat (and maybe a smile) trying out the Wildcat Sauna at the Rye Bakery. Daisy sits down with Local Legend Ginny (aka Cheryl) from dance class Mojo Moves. Plus we've got updates on plans for a new skate park, a bit of Morris dancing, a chorus of birdsong and Becky's unmissable Fabulous Frome forecast. It's quirky, light-hearted and unmistakably Frome.
When in Frome is a monthly round up of what's going on in and around Frome. Presented by Daisy Steel & Sonia Kundu. Covering a wide range of topics including local politics, community events, business news, education, culture and more. Brought to you by Fabulous Frome.
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