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

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