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.

In this episode of Hello Frome, host Lyndsey Mayhew meets Ted Prendergast front man of band Broccoli Boy and initiator of Safe Space Frome. Cherry Truluck co-organiser of Gaza fundraiser and solidraity event Razaqa: Sustain Palestine, and Robbie Newton, Community Fundraiser for WHY (We Hear You).

✨ Guest - Ted Prendergast

Ted discusses his journey as a transgender man, setting up Safe Space Frome to support LGBTQ+ individuals following the impact of recent Supreme Court rulings on trans rights. Ted also talks all things Broccoli Boy, the creative process behind their music, and how he uses songwriting as an outlet for personal expression.

Connect with Ted:

Safe Space Frome: @safespacefrome

Broccoli Boy: @broccoliboymusic

Find Broccoli Boy on Spotify and all major streaming platforms.

✨ Cherry Truluck

We say hello to Cherry Truluck, a food artist and researcher and co-founder of Razaqa: Sustain Palestine — an upcoming event in Frome celebrating Palestinian food culture to raise funds and solidarity. She shares the importance of food in cultural identity and resistance, details about the family-style feast, art auction, and Solidarity Supermarket featuring Palestinian products.

Find out more:

For tickets and more info: www.razaqa.org.uk

Instagram: @razaqa_frome

✨ Robbie Newton aka Charity Morphman

Robbie shares his impressive fundraising journey raising over £130,000 though his creative fundraising skills including wearing morph suits to run marathons! He is now a Community Fundraiser for WHY (We Hear You) a Frome based charity that supports people through cancer and life-threatening illness.

Robbie shares news about an upcoming WHY charity ball and mega auction and how his hard work as a fundraiser (and some impressive Covid Pandemic challenges) got him nominated for a Pride of Britain Award.

Find out more:

WHY: www.wehearyou.org.uk

Contact for donations and auction prizes: info@wehearyou.org.uk

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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.

In this episode of Hello Frome, host Lyndsey Mayhew meets poet and wordsmith Olly Davy from Dirty Laundry and Sophie Ricardo from Frome Beaver Watch.

✨ Guest - Olly Davy

We meet Olly Davy, a poet, storyteller, and creative facilitator based in Frome. Olly shares his journey in poetry, the inspiration behind his live storytelling and poetry night "Dirty Laundry," and his work helping individuals and organisations find their voice through spoken word and creative expression. From launching Dirty Laundry to collaborating with the Chrissie Morrison Prize for Poetry and running innovative workshops, Olly explores the power of language in building confidence and community connection.

The conversation also covers the impact of AI on creative sectors, the challenges of the past year, and how Olly’s work bridges poetry with organisational communication and leadership. Olly reflects on what makes Frome a unique and vibrant creative community and shares upcoming events and ways to get involved.

Event & Workshop Details:

• Next Dirty Laundry Event: 25th September at the Archangel, Frome featuring Malaika Kegode from Bristol.
• Path to the Stage Workshops: Starting September, one evening every fortnight for six weeks. Dates to be announced.

Connect with Olly:

Instagram: Dirty Laundry @DLPoetryNights

Website: www.ollydavy.com


✨ Sophie Ricardo

We say hello to Sophie Ricardo, founder of Frome Beaver Watch, a grassroots project dedicated to surveying, protecting, and celebrating these remarkable “ecosystem engineers” in our local rivers. Sophie shares her personal journey — from navigating chronic illness to discovering beavers as a lifeline — and how her passion for wildlife turned into a community movement.

Sophie also shares news of an exciting film screening in Frome that shines a light on the relationship between beavers and endangered fish species, asking whether coexistence is possible — and why it matters.

Upcoming event

Film Screening: Balancing the Scales

📅 19 September 2025

📍 Merlin Theatre, Frome

🎟 £5 (via Merlin Theatre website)

⏱ 20-minute film + Q&A panel


Connect with Frome Beaver Watch

Instagram: @FromeBeaverWatch


Website: fromebeaverwatch.org


Blog: Medium (search “Frome Beaver Watch”)

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.

In the third episode of Hello Frome, host Lyndsey Mayhew meets Emma Parker from Frome Community Bike Project and James Wallis from Edventure.

✨ Guest - Emma Parker

We meet Emma Parker founding director of the Frome Community Bike Project, a non-profit community interest company dedicated to making cycling accessible to all in the Frome area. Emma shares the journey of the project, its various services, and its impact on promoting cycling and sustainability in the community. We also delve into Frome's Missing Links—a local charity aiming to create traffic-free cycling and walking routes—and discover how the bike project supports this initiative.

Find out more about Frome Bike Project and connect with Emma at:

Website: www.fromebikeproject.org
Instagram & Facebook: @FromeBikeProject

To find out more about the new director roles see the Frome Bike Project website and get in touch with Emma before September 7th, 2025.

Email Emma at info@fromebikeproject.org for details.

✨ Guest - James Wallis

In this conversation, Lyndsey chats with James Wallis from Edventure Frome's community co-working space and social enterprise incubator. James shares news about two impactful courses — Comms for Change and Enterprising Women — designed to empower people with communication skills and support women entrepreneurs and discover how the Frome Community Fridges are helping reduce food waste and fostering community spirit in the town.

Find out more:

edventurefrome.org

Comms for Change and Enterprising Women Course

Instagram and Facebook: @Edventurefrome

Contact Lyndsey: HelloFromeShow@gmail.com