Summer madness!

Well, despite my best intentions, its been a while since I last wrote so it is time to get more disciplined with blog entries. And I write this as I prepare to take a week off to go to the Edinburgh Festival but that is another story.....

What has been happening over the past few months? Loads. So I'll put in a couple of highlights:

Rodden Meadow management: I am working with various groups across Frome on plans to promote and celebrate the beautiful meadow that lies like a secret jewel in our midst. I'm picturing a gorgeous wildflower meadow, filled with the sights and sounds of wildlife, whilst people of Frome can enjoy the whole site - interact with the river, have a picnic, lie in the grass and benefit from the serenity. Rodden meadow was identified in the River Strategy as a key part of the river corridor that could be made more of, so we're on the case! Once we've got some of the basic plans in place, we'll be shouting about our ideas (that include a massive 50-a-side footie match (footie boots may work well to help wildflowers grow in the absence of livestock) and volunteer scything fest) and hoping that more people will get on board and take ownership with us.

Victoria Park Strategy
Victoria park and the Mary Baily Playing field (lets just call them Victoria Park for now) are popular and well used places, and we learned a lot more about how people use the park and how they feel it could be improved. We listen to these views and we are going to build on them to start drawing up some grand plans for the whole area to make it a better place to walk, relax, exercise, have fun and hang out. With help kindly donated from some of the team from NVB Architects, we will be drawing up some plans that take into account your ideas so we can start to visualise how we can make the improvements. I'll also be shouting about this once we're ready to start collecting your opinions. 

On a slightly separate note, the Wansdyke Play Association ran a fantastic session in the park on Weds 7th as part of National Play Day. It was very popular and we had lots of families getting involved with the activities as well as playing tennis, cricket and generally enjoying the park. Here is a photo of Wansdyke in action. 




And finally.... 
 

 
Check out this beautiful frog that we found in the FTC garden a few weeks ago with his female friend. Quite unusual markings for a common frog, but a lovely chap nonetheless.  

Over and (ribbet) out...