A programme of events is set to take place in Frome this summer.
Frome Town Council (FTC) will host a range of community activities at Brunel Green, aiming to engage residents and explore ideas for improving the public green space in Stonebridge.
Mark Dorrington, lead councillor for open spaces, said: "FTC took on 57 additional green and open spaces as part of devolution from Somerset Council, taking the total to 34 hectares across the town.
"We did it because we know how important spaces like these are for the community and the value we can add to them as a town council with infrastructure such as seating, shade and other equipment.
"There are some great activities planned at Brunel Green over the summer – come down and share your thoughts about what you’d like to see."
The summer programme kicks off on Saturday, July 11, with the council’s monthly ‘meet the councillors’ session at Brunel Green from 10am to midday.
Council staff will also be available to discuss ideas for the site, including potential improvements to the connecting path and nearby green areas.
On Wednesday, July 29, from 11am to 1.30pm, families can take part in ‘Come Dine With Bee,’ a picnic event focused on exploring the wildlife at Brunel Green.
Participants will be encouraged to spot and record pollinators, trees and insects using the iNaturalist app.
Throughout August, Super Roots and Caravan Arts will host free family playdays every Tuesday from 1pm to 3pm, offering outdoor activities and creative play opportunities.
Children can enjoy hammocks, slacklines, crafts and games as part of the programme.
A bat count will take place on Tuesday, August 4, from 8.30pm to 10pm, supported by the Somerset Bat Group.
No experience is required as training and equipment are provided, but booking is essential.
This can be done via tinyurl.com/bat-count-august.
The summer activities will conclude with ‘Brunch on Brunel Green’ on Sunday, September 13, from 11am to 1pm.
Residents can enjoy coffee and pastries while learning about the feedback gathered over the summer and discussing future plans for the green space.
In addition to scheduled events, council staff will spend time at Brunel Green throughout July and August, observing how the space is used and collecting suggestions from residents about green areas in their neighbourhood.
All events are free to attend, and most are drop-in.
The only exception is the aforementioned bat count.
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