The Frome community networking event I attended Wednesday caused me to focus on many topics, the fruits of which will appear in the coming days. For more than ten years I have kept a daily diary, now running to something like two million words. What began as a simple record of events slowly became something else: a mirror. Over time, patterns began to reveal themselves — not only in the world...
This is a testimony of the Vicar at Holy Trinity Frome at our mens group this evening Thursday 13 Nov 2025 My journey to becoming a vicar has never been straightforward. In many ways, it has meandered its way through places, experiences, and churches that were sometimes joyful, sometimes painful, and often surprising. Looking back, I realise nothing about my story was predictable, but nearly...
Today, off to Frome, where Françoise is having a massage. I need to drive her because her wrist is not yet healed. This town is always a pleasure, especially on a sunny day with the clouds scudding across the blue sky. I went into the town centre and to the Cheese and Grain, which is the main meeting establishment for musical shows and other events, and had a coffee. Prior to that I was fumbling...
Take a deep breath for this one because it's going to be a long account Birthday Breakfast I have often wondered how people make heart shapes though I agree this is more like an onion. I found a tutorial, latte art for beginners: how to pour heart. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiefJJv-Qho We went to a restaurant called Soulshine, which is at 76 South Street. At the main road intersection walk...
Today was day three of the Frome Festival which was combined with an augmented monthly version of the Frome Market that happens every Saturday. I found the atmosphere was such that I could indulge in my naughty and outrageous habit of making comments to everyone and anyone with a pulse. That's not quite true because some people radiate 'don't come anywhere near me', so I don't. Others who have a...
I have decided to take a deep dive into the workings and architecture of this event because I think it is excellent as a model which could be applied nationwide as a supportive environment to discuss how to bring people together to further enrich the community in all its aspects. This model is applicable to all conurbations large and small. The detail may not be of interest to everyone but as I...
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