When in Frome Podcast

Daisy Steel

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When in Frome is a monthly round up of what's going on in and around Frome. Presented by Daisy Steel, Sonia Kundu & Becky Percival. Covering a wide range of topics including local politics, community events, business news, education, culture and more. Brought to you by Fabulous Frome.

NOV 30

December 2025 - Let's Get Pickled

Send us a text In this festive edition of When in Frome, Daisy, Sonia and Becky take you through a month packed with lights, laughter, local stories and winter treats. Daisy attempts the legendary Cobble Wobble, Frome gathers for a magical Lantern Parade and we get hands on at a pickling workshop before sampling some very merry flavours at the Still Sisters gin school. There's a sweet stop at the Frome Chocolate Fair, a heartfelt conversation with this month's Local Legend, Mark McGann, and a riotous night out at T'Barry Bingo. Becky meets the creators of a brand new football podcast before giving us her festive guide to everything happening in town this month. A celebration of Frome at its best, all wrapped up for December.

1h 6m
NOV 1

November 2025 - Where Kindness Grows

Send us a text This month’s episode of When in Frome is a little more personal. Daisy opens up to Sonia about the recent loss of her son, Ben, and reflects on the incredible kindness and support her family has felt from friends, neighbours and the wider Frome community. Daisy chats to this month’s Local Legend, Alison Murdoch, from The Good Heart Café and the Frome Kindness Festival, about why simple acts of care can have a ripple effect far beyond the high street. Later, the team head down to the River Frome to explore an uplifting piece of local nature news: beavers are back! They hear how these industrious creatures are reshaping the landscape and what their return means for wildlife in Somerset. And of course, Becky rounds things off with her Fabulous Frome Forecast, your guide to all the best gigs, markets and festivals happening in November. It’s an episode filled with warmth and hope - a reminder that even in times of loss, kindness really does grow here in Frome.

57 min
OCT 1

October 2025 - Trick or Tweet

Send us a text In this month's episode, we dive into all things October in Frome. Daisy braves a ghost walk led by the long-departed Reverend Joseph Glanvill, uncovering spooky tales like the Nunney Hitchhiker and the Griffin ghost. Sonia takes part in the Frome Big Bat Count, spotting 187 bats across 12 species - proving Halloween isn't the only time bats come out to play. Our Local Legend is Jackie Bryant, Asda's community champion, whose tireless fundraising supports charities across the town. And in this month's Challenge Sonia, she picks up a bow and arrow for an archery session - and turns out to be a natural. The whole team was out at the Frome Carnival, capturing the atmosphere and interviewing people in the crowd. And as always Becky from Fabulous Frome rounds things off with her What's On Guide so you won't miss anything happening in October.

58 min
SEP 1

September 2025 - All Aboard September

Send us a text This month on When in Frome, we mark the 175th anniversary of Frome train station, speaking to a father and son with a century of railway service between them. With Frome Agricultural Show returning, we hear from the organiser about what's in store. Our Business Spotlight features Thrive Pilates - Daisy rolls out a mat and gives one of Laura"s classes a go. Sonia braves the cold for this month's Challenge Sonia, taking the plunge with some open water swimming at Vobster Quay. We're at the Black Swan Arts Centre for a new exhibition featuring 28,000 shells - one for every resident of Frome. Our Local Legend is Rachel Clark, who's raised thousands of pounds for Frome cancer charity WHY. And of course, Becky is here with her Fabulous Frome Forecast - your guide to what's on in Frome this September.

58 min
AUG 1

August 2025 - What Lies Beneath

Send us a text This month on When in Frome, Daisy, Sonia and Becky are back with another mix of local stories, summer adventures and a little slice of history. We speak to local legend Dr Helen Kingston about how tackling loneliness in Frome led to a groundbreaking drop in emergency hospital admissions. Sonia soaks up a perfect summer's evening with the Frome Town Band, while Daisy delves underground to explore the mysterious history of Frome's hidden tunnel network. Challenge Sonia is back - and this time she's on two wheels, hopping on an e-bike from the Frome Community Bike Project, cycling from Frome to Mells and back powered by determination (and the promise of cake). We also meet Tilda Lowsley-Williams, a massage therapist bringing Ayurvedic healing to her new life in Frome.. And of course, Becky from Fabulous Frome has your What's On guide to August - from festivals to family fun, there's something for everyone.

54 min
JUL 3

July 2025 - Spinning into Summer

Send us a text This month on When in Frome, we meet local legend Lenka Grimes, the inspiring co-ordinator of Fair Frome and chat to the organiser of Frome Festival as the town gets ready for one of the biggest events of the year. Sonia tries out a local singing class and Daisy catches up with the Frome Carnival committee ahead of this year's big event. We unravel the rich history of Frome's wool industry with local historian and writer Keith Browning. And Becky from Fabulous Frome is back with her ultimate What's On guide to July.

49 min
MAY 31

June 2025 - Jumping into June

Send us a text This month, When in Frome takes a closer look at the housing crisis gripping our town - what’s causing it, who’s affected, and what’s being done. We meet local legend Terri Pitt, the inspiring force behind Frome’s Community Fridge project, and Sonia laces up her skates for a spin around the Cheese and Grain’s roller disco. We meet the owner of the Westway Cinema, get an update on Frome's missing links project and dig into the dark past with the story of one of Frome’s most infamous 19th-century murders. Plus Frome’s Great Big Green Week, a trip to the Merlin Theatre, and of course, Becky from Fabulous Frome is back with her essential What’s On guide for June.

58 min
APR 30

May 2025 - A-May-Zing Frome

Send us a text We embark on a mission to find Frome's oldest pub. Sonia breaks a sweat (and maybe a smile) trying out the Wildcat Sauna at the Rye Bakery. Daisy sits down with Local Legend Ginny (aka Cheryl) from dance class Mojo Moves. Plus we've got updates on plans for a new skate park, a bit of Morris dancing, a chorus of birdsong and Becky's unmissable Fabulous Frome forecast. It's quirky, light-hearted and unmistakably Frome.

47 min
APR 1

April 2025 - Spring Chicks

Send us a text Daisy and Sonia head to Frome Museum to investigate where the town began. They interview the management team at music venue, the Cheese and Grain, and find out why Glastonbury Festival could be coming to Frome in 2026. Sonia tries indoor rock climbing at the Boulder Rooms, Daisy joins the town's spring cleaning team. We meet Frome's Town Crier, look into the history of the Boyle Cross fountain, and interview local legend, Stuart the flower man. Plus Becky from Fabulous Frome joins us for her regular update on all of the town's comings and goings.

49 min
FEB 28

March 2025 - And We're Off...

Send us a text We ask what makes Frome unique, we speak to the team behind the independent market (which will be back in March) and investigate what will happen when the last bank in the town closes its doors at the end of the month. Sonia tries her hand at speed dating, Daisy speaks to Becky from Fabulous Frome who gives us her Whats On guide to March and we hear all about the Kindness Festival, Window Wanderland and more.

48 min

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When in Frome is a monthly round up of what's going on in and around Frome. Presented by Daisy Steel, Sonia Kundu & Becky Percival. Covering a wide range of topics including local politics, community events, business news, education, culture and more. Brought to you by Fabulous Frome.

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Daisy Steel
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