Welcome back Share Frome: reuse, repair and community connection return to the CAG Somerset network 

CAG Somerset is delighted to welcome Share Frome back to the network of community action groups, bringing fresh energy to reuse, repair and sharing in Frome. 

After some time away, Share Frome has returned with a new home at the Welshmill Hub and a renewed commitment to helping local people borrow more, waste less and connect with one another. We are thrilled to see this much-loved Library of Things opening its doors again and continuing its work as part of Somerset’s growing community action movement. 

Share Frome is a community-run Library of Things led by local people for local people. From power tools and camping kit to party lighting, PA systems, children’s costumes and even candy floss machines, the project helps people access the things they need without having to buy new. 

With more than 800 items available to borrow, Share Frome is a brilliant example of practical reuse in action. It saves money, reduces waste and makes it easier for people to share resources across the community. 

A welcome return for repair and reuse 

Share Frome’s return is about much more than lending useful things. It is about rebuilding connections, sharing skills, reducing waste and creating welcoming spaces where people can learn from one another. These are exactly the kinds of community-led actions that CAG Somerset exists to support. 

Visit Share Frome at Welshmill Hub 

You can now drop in to see Share Frome at Fromebase, Welshmill Hub, Park Hill Drive, Frome BA11 2LE. Volunteers will be on hand to chat, explain how borrowing works and help people get involved. 

Monday: 9:30am – 5:30pm 

Friday: 1:30pm – 5:30pm 

You will also find Fromebase, the new community DIY reuse store from Edventure in the same space. A perfect match of projects so you can borrow a drill and buy the wood and screws needed to fix that shelf. Maybe you can rent a trestle table and buy your second hand paint to touch up the hallway renovations that have been on hold. Don’t forget to check out the DIY skills workshops to empower and support you in using your rented items also!  

Share Frome is also celebrating the return of its Repair Café, where skilled volunteers help people fix broken items, learn new skills and enjoy a friendly chat over coffee and cake. It is a simple idea with a big impact: keeping useful things in use for longer while bringing people together. 

The Welshmill hub, Park Hill Drive, 

Every Friday 

11am – 3pm 

People powered change in action 

Across Somerset, community action groups are showing how local people can take practical steps to reduce waste, share resources and build more resilient communities. Share Frome’s return is an exciting boost to that collective effort, and we are proud to welcome them back into the network. 

Daisy, Project Coordinator at Share, is excited to welcome volunteers and borrowers to the new space. She says: “We are off to a strong start, but to thrive and continue growing, we need support from individuals who believe in our cause, whether that’s through donations or by volunteering their time.” So why not pop by, say hello, and see what all the fuss is about? You might even find your next favourite thing to borrow! 

Here’s to repairing, borrowing, learning, connecting and growing together. Welcome back, Share Frome — we can’t wait to see what this next chapter brings.