How do we build community to make a fairer, greener world?
We are sharing our learning, and opening up chat on how we build community to make a fairer, greener world. Join us on this welcoming and friendly tour about our work in Frome, on Wednesday […]
An all-round Hullabaloo’ Exhibition by OpenStoryTellers
Exploring Climate Change through Art In collaboration with Green and Healthy Frome, OpenStoryTellers have brought together four local creative facilitators to work alongside a collective of talented artists with learning disabilities. Together they express their […]
Why switch to plastic-free period products?
We often get asked, “Why should I switch to plastic-free period products?” That’s why we’ve made a fun short film to explain the benefits of our project to you! Join us on this journey to […]
The Building Blocks for an Alternative Economic System
If you’re interested in exploring alternatives to our current economic systems and understanding how local communities can make a difference, join us on the 12th November at 7.30pm for a free talk with author and […]
Pumpkin Day & Harvest Swap
Celebrating local food on Sat 2nd Nov from 10am – 2pm @ Cheese & Grain, Frome Green and Healthy Frome will be at this year’s Pumpkin Day and Harvest Swap on Saturday, November 2nd, from […]
Celebrating Environmenstrual Week with discount codes for plastic-free period products
Are you tired of contributing to plastic waste every month with your period products, or are you caring for someone who menstruates and seeking more eco-friendly alternatives? You’re in luck! The demand for sustainable period […]
Sustainable Fashion Week 2024 in Frome
Sustainable Fashion Week Ignites Passion for Clothing Repair in Frome. For the second consecutive year, continuing our mission to inspire a shift away from fast fashion. With record numbers in attendance, Everyone Needs Pockets hosted 17 […]
Sewing the Seeds of Sustainable Fashion: how a Somerset town is re-growing its textile heritage
Written by Owen King A project inviting people to grow a square metre of flax is exploring the relationships between ourselves, nature and clothing. Photo credited to: Valentina Culley-Foster: photo@vculleyfoster.com Mobile: +447510126858 Website: www.vculleyfoster.com In this job, […]
“Despite all our accomplishments, we owe our existence to a six-inch layer of topsoil and the fact it rains.”
Paul Harvey (1978) U.S. radio broadcaster Don’t miss the screening and subsequent Q&A of Six Inches of Soil on Thursday 3rd October from 7pm to 9.30pm. This inspiring documentary feature film tells the stories of three […]
Save money and get tips this autumn with the Fairer Warmth tool
Frome Town Council’s Healthy Homes team are inviting Frome residents to sign up to Fairer Warmth, an online tool designed to help people save energy, access local and national grant funding for home improvements and […]
Sustainable Fashion Week 2024 comes to Frome
The UK wide Sustainable Fashion Week (SFW) is hitting the runway for its fourth year from Friday 20 September to Sunday 29 September and Frome is part of it! Frome joins cities and communities across […]
Coming Up: Plastic Free Period Events
Join Us at plastic Free. Period events on the 24th & 25th September
Art Materials Give and Take a Run-away Success
Our wonderful local artists have been working with Future Shed to co-ordinate an art materials give and take project. Reusing what we already have is really important for our planet – and donating makes us feel good! […]
The Plastic Problem in Period Products
Did you know that your tampons contain endocrine-disrupting phthalates and are likely to be contaminated with nanoplastics and harmful chemicals such as PFAS, arsenic and lead? The skin in and around the vagina absorbs chemicals […]
Come along to the next Community Retrofit Talk: Understanding You Home, in Frome Town Hall on Tuesday 23rd July at 7.30pm – 9pm.
Retrofit: Understanding your home is the next in a series of Frome Community Retrofit talks, hosted by Community Retrofit Lead Sally Richards. The free event will explore how you can make your home more efficient in terms of energy […]
Art Materials Give and Take
Have you got a stash of unused art stuff in the back of a cupboard? Perhaps materials given as a present, or some items you have never got around to using? Well here’s your chance […]
A Day of Riverside Magic in Frome
On Sunday 9th June, Frome Families for the Future and the Friends of River Frome put on the most extraordinarily good River Festival, curated to celebrate, protect and connect our community to the River Frome, […]
Pedal into Great Big Green Week
Frome Community Bike Project (FCBP) and Cycle Together are offering a range of activities for cyclists of all levels of ability for this year’s Great Big Green Week, running from 8th to 16th June. All […]
Meet Up with us at Victoria Park and be part of Great Big Green Week
Join Green & Healthy Frome and Sustainable Frome at the Big Green Summer Meet Up, part of Great Big Green Week. The event will be taking place on Thursday 13th from 4 – 6pm June […]
Discover Frome’s Innovative Initiative for Healthy Living and Sustainability: Healthy Homes
Living in a warm, dry, and sustainable home isn’t just about comfort—it’s a game-changer for your health. Frome is leading the way with a ground-breaking community-led initiative: Green and Healthy Frome via “Healthy Homes.” The […]
Cycle Together: Frome’s Two-Wheel Revolution for Health and Sustainability
It’s Not Just Fun, It’s Good For You! Sun’s out… well nearly, and cycling seasons in full swing. So let’s take advantage of the sunny weather, and free Cycle Together scheme, by getting on our […]
Green and Healthy Frome is thrilled to join the Climate Film Festival
We’re delighted to be part of the excitement at the Frome International Film Festival! Join us for a special pop-up event at the Cheese and Grain on Sunday, May 19th, from 9 am to 12 […]
Discover the hidden cost of cold and damp homes! And how Green and Healthy Frome is helping.
Did you know that living in a warm, dry and sustainable home can significantly improve your health? It’s true! Not only that, but the associated health problems of substandard living conditions are a huge financial […]
Help protect the River Frome
The “River Vision Project“, launched by Frome Families for the Future want to encourage the local community to come together to enjoy, and be custodians of the River Frome. Their mission Noticing how the health […]
Help us to give plastic-free period packs to Frome students in year 8 & 9
One of the barriers to using plastic-free products such as period pants is the initial cost. Period poverty, period anxiety and the taboo nature of talking about periods can lead to many social disadvantages and […]
The Diary of a Novice e-biker
As the sun sets along the River Frome, I coast to a stop with wind-stung cheeks and a big grin on my face. I have just finished my FREE 4 x week e-bike loan with […]
Where are all the men?
It is a sentiment that we hear often in the Green and Healthy Frome network, which is supporting action on climate and health in our community. Why is it that so many of our [mostly […]
The Story of Frome Library Garden & the Seed Library
Frome Seed Library founder, Kerry Meech, is the driving force behind Frome’s Library Garden – launched in June 2023 as part of Great Big Green Week. Through Frome Seed Library Kerry collaborated with school children […]
A Green & Healthy Frome case study delivered by the Climate Action Fund
Green & Healthy Frome is a unique partnership between Edventure, Frome Medical Practice and Frome Town Council, made possible thanks to the National Lottery Climate Action Fund. Our work covers 8 initiatives in and around […]
Frome Moves Toward a Wellbeing Economy
Watch this presentation by Dr Helen Kingston, Senior GP Partner at Frome Medical Practice delivered at the Net Zero British Medical Journal Conference in October 2023. Dr Kingston shares with us how Frome is moving […]
Green & Healthy Frome, Assemble!
As we pause to introduce new colleagues, we're reminded just how diverse our work is at Green & Healthy Frome, with plenty of opportunity to come get involved.
Green & Healthy Summer Update
It’s been a busy few months at Green & Healthy Frome. Last week we hosted and supported numerous events for Frome’s Great Big Green Week, from a green picnic to a clothes swap and even […]
Get ready for Great Big Green Week
We’re excited to be taking part in Frome’s third annual Great Big Green Week! Read on to see what’s on offer and how you can get involved. Great Big Green Week is a nationwide celebration […]
New toolkits – How to build a green and healthy community
With our recent funding announcement, the Green & Healthy Frome team is busy making exciting plans for the next three years. As part of the wrapping up process for the Development Phase which covers the […]
Green & Healthy Frome present at Frome Town Council meeting
Last night, members of our Green & Healthy Frome team presented at a Frome Town Council meeting. We shared news of our recent funding success with councillors and outlined our plans for the next three […]
It’s a big win for the town! Lottery funding success for a Green & Healthy Frome
The Green & Healthy Frome partnership programme is thrilled to announce that it has been successful in its bid for further funding from the National Lottery’s Climate Action Fund, to accelerate health and climate action […]
Green & Healthy Future for Frome bids for a sustainable future
The Green & Healthy Future for Frome programme is developing a bid for further lottery funding to continue, and expand, our activities here in Frome. We have shared our ideas, consulted with the community and […]
Have your say: Green & Healthy Future for Frome consultation
The Green & Healthy Future for Frome programme is reaching the end of its development phase. We are developing a bid for further lottery funding to continue, and expand, our activities here in Frome. We […]
Health & Climate Conference inspires action and hope
On Friday 15th July, people from Frome and across the region gathered at The Cheese & Grain for a day dedicated to community action on health and climate change. At this sold out event, attendees […]
Future Shed Frome – building a clothing and textiles network in Frome
Future Shed Frome is part of the Green & Healthy Future for Frome programme. Last month, we called out to people who work with textiles and clothing to get involved in an inspiring new network […]
Invitation to join Health & Climate Conference on July 15th
People from Frome and across the country are being invited to attend an upcoming conference to learn about an innovative project which is tackling health and climate issues together at a grassroots level. This event […]
Easy Steps for a Healthier and Greener 2022
Are you looking for new ways to start 2022 in a more sustainable way? See our 5 tips on what you can do to improve your health, wellbeing, and impact on the planet all at […]