‘How do we help creativity and community to thrive in Frome?’
Join us for this big and important conversation. All welcome.
Wednesday 25th June 2025
9.30am - 1.30pm (including free lunch)
Badgers Hill Stadium, Frome
Join us for a vibrant morning of discussion and action.
Every day in Frome, scores of creative people make great things happen. Independent artists and makers are busy painting, writing, sculpting, dancing, designing. And community groups are gathering to share food, dig gardens, teach sports, support young people.
But it’s hard to do all of this. Costs rise, volunteers are stretched, it can be difficult for people to earn a good living, and opportunities aren’t the same everywhere…. so not everyone gets a chance to be part of Frome’s magic. In fact, according to Frome Town Council’s survey last year, more than 60% people in the town don’t feel connected to their neighbourhood.
This event is for everyone who cares about making things happen in Frome.
Everyone is welcome. You don’t need to have been involved in anything before.
We’ll be using ‘Open Space’ to guide this event, which is a way of hosting large meetings so that everyone gets a chance to talk about the issues that are important to them (and nobody gets stuck in conversations they find boring). You can read more about how Open Space Technology works here, though you don’t have to - we’ll make sure everything is explained clearly on the day.
Do you have an idea for a project in Frome, but need help to make it happen?
Is there an issue making it hard for you to do your best work here in the town?
Any subject can be added to the agenda - that’s how Open Space works. Just want to come and listen to exciting ideas? Please join us; there is no pressure to speak unless you want to.
9.30am
Welcome - free hot drinks and snacks all morning
9.45am
Open Space meeting begins (with breaks)
12.30pm
Lunch from Sonny’s Kitchen (veggie, with vegan and g.f. options)
1.30pm
Finish
We’ll have a team of friendly helpers from Terrestrial and Frome Town Council for anyone who’d like support, to catch you up if you arrive late, or for any questions throughout the morning.
Venue
Frome Football Club at Badgers Hill Stadium is on Berkley Road, Frome, BA11 2EH.
Google Maps link.
There is plenty of free parking, though we recommend people consider sustainable transport wherever possible. The club is approximately 15 minutes walk from the centre of Frome, and is on the D2 bus route.
Access
Badgers Hill has flat access. There is a disabled toilet, and disabled parking just outside.
If there is anything we can provide to make this event accessible to you (eg. BSL interpreter), please contact Terrestrial’s Director Tom Spencer: tom@terrestrial.org.uk
If you’d like to take part but there is something making it difficult for you (eg. transport costs, caring responsibilities) please contact us and we’ll do our best to help.