Hello Frome is a show all about capturing the human spirit of the Somerset town of Frome. Whether you call it home or have ever visited you’ll know this is town with a big heart.

Through powerful, personal stories from the people who live, work, and give back here, local legends to unsung heroes, we share voices and inspiring moments that reflect the warmth, resilience, and creativity of this remarkable town. Whether it’s a volunteer changing lives or a neighbour with an extraordinary story, this podcast brings Frome’s soul to life — one conversation at a time.

Produced and presented by host Lyndsey Mayhew.

✨ Guest - Sue Jeffrey and Nicki Tanner from Action for Happiness

In this episode of Hello Frome, host Lyndsey Mayhew talks to Sue Jeffrey and Nicki Tanner the co-facilitators of Frome's Action for Happiness group which returns to The Good Heart in March 2026.

Visit: https://actionforhappiness.org/course

✨ Guest - Peter Macfadyen

Peter Macfadyen joins Lyndsey to discuss his long-time commitment to Frome, gardening, local politics and community projects and highlights how the 2011 independent council refresh transformed local governance. Peter discusses why he wrote his book Flat Pack Democracy, launched Loop Frome (a commercial food-waste collection and hot composting) and his involvement in Green & Healthy Frome.

For more info visit:

Flatpack Democracy

https://www.loopfrome.org/

https://greenhealthyfrome.org/

✨ Guest - Seb & Elia Takkos

Elia (from STEP — Somerset Team for Early Intervention in Psychosis) and Seb discussed the peer support group in Frome and what early intervention for psychosis looks like. Seb described his personal journey: years of anxiety and panic attacks escalated into a psychotic break three years ago, including frightening hallucinations, a suicide attempt, hospital admission and subsequent referral to STEP. Seb shares his recovery and encourages others to seek help.

If you have been affected by anything discussed in this interview, or you are finding it difficult to cope, you can contact Samaritans free of charge on 116 123, or visit http://www.samaritans.org for confidential support.

Please support Hello Frome by leaving a review and 5 stars on your favourite podcast platform to help the show be found by likeminded folk.

Got an idea for a guest or someone you would like me to interview? Contact Lyndsey: HelloFromeShow@gmail.com

Please support Hello Frome by leaving a review and 5 stars on your favourite podcast platform to help the show be found by likeminded folk.

Hello Frome is a show all about capturing the human spirit of the Somerset town of Frome. Whether you call it home or have ever visited you’ll know this is town with a big heart.

Through powerful, personal stories from the people who live, work, and give back here, local legends to unsung heroes, we share voices and inspiring moments that reflect the warmth, resilience, and creativity of this remarkable town. Whether it’s a volunteer changing lives or a neighbour with an extraordinary story, this podcast brings Frome’s soul to life — one conversation at a time.

Produced and presented by host Lyndsey Mayhew.

✨ Guest - Katie Fox

In this episode of Hello Frome, host Lyndsey Mayhew talks to Katie Fox the co-founder of charity Search & Scan (SAS). Along with her team of volunteers, Katie reunites lost pets with their owners across Somerset and West Wiltshire. Using community coordination, thermal imaging, microchip scanning, traps, cameras and tracking dogs. If you live in Frome and love animals you might have seen some of their remarkable rescues - it's a tear jerker this one!

Visit: searchandscan.co.uk (donations / how to help)

✨ Guest - Karen Bowlas

Karen chat's with Lyndsey about Spark A Change’s Get Involved Frome pilot which starts this week at The Good Heart in Frome. If you are looking for a volunteering opportunity and don't know where to start Karen and the team will be on hand to share the opportunities available and help match make you with something to suit your skills and interests.

Drop-in sessions run at The Good Heart on Fridays from 23 January to 27 February from 10am to 12pm, Frome Medical Practice on Wednesday 28 January, 11 February and 25 February from 2pm to 3.30pm and at the Key Centre on Monday 2 Feb from 1pm to 3pm.

Come and Get Involved Frome!

Visit: sparkachange.org.uk

Got an idea for a guest or someone you would like me to interview? Contact Lyndsey: HelloFromeShow@gmail.com

Please support Hello Frome by leaving a review and 5 stars on your favourite podcast platform to help the show be found by likeminded folk.

Hello Frome is a show all about capturing the human spirit of the Somerset town of Frome. Whether you call it home or have ever visited you’ll know this is town with a big heart.

Through powerful, personal stories from the people who live, work, and give back here, local legends to unsung heroes, we share voices and inspiring moments that reflect the warmth, resilience, and creativity of this remarkable town. Whether it’s a volunteer changing lives or a neighbour with an extraordinary story, this podcast brings Frome’s soul to life — one conversation at a time.

Produced and presented by host Lyndsey Mayhew.

✨ Guest - Celia Libera

In this episode of Hello Frome, host Lyndsey Mayhew talks to Celia Libera from Companion Voices a group of people in Frome who meet to learn songs and prepare together for singing at the bedsides of people who are dying.

Find out more:

https://companionvoices.org/

✨ Guest - Caroline Wajsblum

We also meet Caroline Wajsblum from Frome's Healthy Homes who talks about the practical support it offers to tackle household energy problems such as high bills, fuel poverty, debt, cold homes, and damp/mould. Caroline covers simple behavioural and low‑cost DIY measures to save energy and reduce condensation, contrasts quick fixes with whole‑house retrofit approaches, describes common barriers to retrofitting and shares case‑study examples.

Find out more:

https://www.frometowncouncil.gov.uk/our-community/our-sustainability-work/green-and-healthy-frome/healthy-homes/

Got an idea for a guest or someone you would like me to interview? Contact Lyndsey: HelloFromeShow@gmail.com

Please support Hello Frome by leaving a review and 5 stars on your favourite podcast platform to help the show be found by likeminded folk.