We prepared an update for the Frome Times, detailing our work during the coronavirus pandemic so far: Local Frome charity, Fair Frome, has been working flat out during the pandemic to ensure individuals and families in Frome who are vulnerable have been supported by the services they have been able to offer. The charity says, …
Fair Frome help for children on Free School Meals allows families to “Shop with Choice and Dignity” Local charity Fair Frome its staff, volunteers and partners are working flat out during the Covid -19 crisis. Its main focus has been the food bank which has seen unprecedented three-fold increase in demand since the crisis began …
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Coronavirus is already placing a huge strain on our community, and those who are already struggling will be hit hardest. Fair Frome is here to help as many people as possible during this crisis, but it’s having an impact on us too. Demand will inevitably rise, but many of our volunteers are older and self-isolating …
SAXONVALE DEVELOPMENT Frome Town Council are holding a public meeting to help local residents understand the detail of the proposed development at Saxonvale. Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting which will be held at The Assembly Rooms on 13 June from 6:30 -8:30pm. https://www.frometowncouncil.gov.uk/get-the-latest-on-saxonvale-development/ PLEASE SEE BELOW THE LETTER FROM BOB ASHFORD, FAIR …
Social housing plea at Saxonvale. Letter from Bob Ashford, Chair of Trustees Read More »
Fair Frome launches Food at Five Two course hot meal – term time only & free to anyone on benefits (suggested donation £2 for others): Monday 5 – 6 pm at the Key Centre Wednesday 5 – 6 pm at Frome Football Club Thursday 5 – 6 pm at Trinity Church Hall For more information …
Fair Frome Furniture Bank- Delivering the Goods ! Local charity Fair Frome which runs the Food Bank and other projects designed to provide practical help and support to people in acute need in the town have also been running a Furniture Bank for over a year. Recent figures show just how successful the scheme has …
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Good Morning All, There is an all-time high demand on the food bank currently – a lot of people are undergoing short-term financial crisis in our community & there are a few items we’re really low on. Cold & hot meats, pot noodles, sauces for rice (curry sauce, sweet and sour etc), tinned rice pudding, …
Fair Frome has just announced the impact of schemes they ran over the summer to tackle “Holiday Hunger”. Bob Ashford, the Chair of Trustees said: “During term time many young people in the town receive free school meals. During holidays they don’t have this opportunity and the result unfortunately is not only that families …
Fair Frome’s Access For All Campaign has been busy since it’s initial public meeting in March 2017 when over 50 members of the public came together, to highlight access issues in Frome. A huge range of issues were collated, from the more obvious problems, such as a lack of dropped kerbs and ramps, to …
Lunch Scheme boost from ASDA Foundation Fair Frome’s holiday lunch scheme has received a very welcome £1000 boost from the ASDA Foundation this week. The scheme provides a hot two course meal, three times a week throughout the summer holidays, as part of the Children’s Festival’s Family Holiday Fun scheme. Summer Lunchin’ can potentially offer …
