Frome Skatepark Project and Frome Rotary join forces. From left: Jo Allum and Alan Glover (Rotary), Ruth Knagg (FSP) Richard Lines (Rotary), Sue Bucklow (FSP) Cllr Steve Tanner and Cllr Nick Dove, Rob Holden (FTC) and skatepark users Sophie and Fabian

Rotary joins fundraising effort for new Frome skatepark

Paul JonesMarch 10, 20260 Comment0

THE Rotary Club of Frome has joined forces to boost a fundraising effort for a new skatepark.

Club members are backing the Frome Skatepark Project and Frome Town Council as they seek to raise £400,000 for a new facility at the Mary Baily Playing Field.

As well as the manpower and fundraising experience of the Rotary, the campaign will benefit from Gift Aid, meaning donations may generate an additional 25p on every pound.

Richard Lines, from Rotary Club of Frome, said: “We’re looking forward to working with FTC and Frome Skatepark Project to provide a much-needed skatepark for everyone, in and around Frome, and to welcoming members of the skatepark project as new Friends of Rotary.”

Frome Town Councillor Polly Lamb, lead for the project, said: “Huge thanks to Richard Lines and everyone at Rotary for pledging their support and helping us create this amazing new facility for Frome.

“Look out for information about loads of fundraising events in the pipeline, including screenings, music events and a deck auction – and if you haven’t shared your thoughts on the design yet, you have until March 13 to complete the survey online, or come and talk to us in person at the town hall on Friday, March 13, from 3pm to 7.30pm.”

People can share their thoughts about the proposed design of the new skatepark online at tinyurl.com/frome-skatepark-project-survey.

Friday’s drop-in meeting will showcase possible designs, with Frome Skatepark Project and Maverick teams on hand to answer questions between 3pm and 7.30pm at Frome Town Hall.