Black Swan Arts, a dynamic arts centre at the heart of the renowned creative market town of Frome, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a year of fantastic shows, exhibitions and one-off fundraising events. In 2016, the centre wants everyone to remember the history of the wonderful Grade II listed building, enjoy the vibrant programme of contemporary and innovative art and crafts that have taken place, and get involved in the next 30 years of this exciting arts venue. Full story: Read more
Mendip Council cracks down on fly-tippers
Mendip District Council is cracking down on fly-tippers by focusing its efforts on a notorious hotspot in the district. Criminals regularly dump waste illegally around the Gypsy Lane, Berkley Lane and Dark Lane areas of Berkley, just outside Frome, causing an ugly blight on the countryside. Now the council is to renew its efforts to identify offenders and reduce the number of fly-tipping incidents in the Gypsy Lane/Dark Lane area. Full story: Read more
Mendip District Council’s charity of the year
Mendip District Council is pleased to announce that over £1,000 has been raised for its 2015 charity of the year, We Hear You, formerly known as Positive Action on Cancer. We Hear You is a Frome-based charity which focuses on offering counselling and support to those affected by cancer and their families. The charity was voted to be the council’s charity of the year 2015 by staff and through various fundraising events, organised by the staff group Mendip Sports and Social Club, £1130 was raised for the charity. Full story: Read more