Signposts
We’ve gathered together a list signposts to local groups and websites relating to sustainable activities and campaigns.
Some of these are closely tied to Sustainable Frome while others are quite separate.
Please contact us if you would like to be included, or if you spot any out-of-date or incorrect information.
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Health Connections Mendip
Health Connections Mendip is provided by your Mendip GP practices to improve health and wellbeing.
Website: https://healthconnectionsmendip.org/
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Homeshare Mendip
Matching those with housing needs and a few hours to spare, with those who need a little help to stay in their own home.
Website: https://homesharemendip.org/
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Impact: Community Carbon Footprint calculator
A carbon footprint calculator that estimates carbon emissions at the parish or community level.
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Incredible Edible Frome
Responsible for organising Frome’s famous Annual Potato Day and Seed Swap.
Website: https://en-gb.facebook.com/pages/category/Community/Incredible-Edible-Frome-257659391088177/
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Loop:Frome
Loop plans to build a new regeneration network within Frome by uniting with other groups, businesses, and individuals.
Their initial project is focused on soil regeneration. Through the transformation of food ‘waste’ into a complete living compost, previously lost nutrients are redirected back into the Earth.
Website: https://www.loopfrome.org/
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Lungi Babas
South Indian inspired food, catering and workshops, with takeaway outlets in the Loop de Loop and at the station
Website: https://www.lungibabas.com/
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Mayday Saxonvale
A not-for-profit social enterprise, with the sole objective of delivering a sustainable plan for Saxonvale governed by the needs, priorities, and aspirations of Frome.
Website: https://maydaysaxonvale.co.uk/
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Neighbourhood Network
Network of people who help to organise street-level groups throughout Frome
Website: https://www.frometowncouncil.gov.uk/your-community/the-neighbourhood-network/
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One Planet Bruton
A community group working towards a sustainable future, formed in response to a call by local school children for the Council to declare a ‘Climate Emergency’.
Website: https://bruton2030.ning.com/
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Plastic free Frome
A wealth of information on reducing plastic use, on the FTC website
Website: https://www.frometowncouncil.gov.uk/your-community/resilience/plastic-free/
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