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Milly Johnson Competition - Winners Annouced

The Milly Johnson book competition has now closed. Many thanks to all those that entered the competition.

The winners have been identified below and will receive copies of her new book very soon. Karen from Aldershot Claire from Cross Lanes Lorrain From Barnsley .. [More].

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Frome special school pays tribute to former student

Thirty staff from Priory North Hill House in Frome are planning to complete the Somerset Levels Bike Ride in memory of a former student who tragically died this year.

George Smith, who had Asperger’s Syndrome and attended North Hill House for six years prior to going to college in 2010, died from a pre-existing heart condition while himself out cycling. George made a big impression during.. [More].

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High Street Spending Falls as UK Suffers Wettest April on Record

A study by Visa UK indicates that household spending took its sharpest fall since the financial crisis began 4 years ago.

Consumers shunned the high street during the wettest April on record as overall spending dropped at the sharpest rate in 11 months, a study said today. Household spending fell by 1.9 per cent, one of the largest monthly falls s.. [More].

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FROME STUDENT WITH ASPERGER’S SYNDROME ACHIEVES CAMBRIDGE PLACE

A student from Farleigh Further Education College in Frome, which is part of Priory Education Services, has been offered a place at Cambridge University.

Luke Godfrey (17), who has Asperger’s syndrome and is a resident at Farleigh Further Education College, is studying four A-levels at Strode College. Following a gruelling application and interview process he has successfully secu.. [More].

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Frome-based business and training consultancy celebrates 5 years in business thanks to The Open University

Karen Meager, founder of business and training consultancy Monkey Puzzle Training is celebrating 5 years in business and credits her MBA she gained with The Open University for her business success

An MBA from The Open University prompted Frome-based Karen Meager to set up her own business Monkey Puzzle Training in 2007 and as the company celebrates its fifth birthday Karen passionately believes that the skills and tools tha.. [More].

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Farleigh College in Frome receives 'Outstanding' Ofsted report

Farleigh Further Education College in Frome, which is part of Priory Education Services, has received an ‘Outstanding’ grade from Ofsted across all areas of its establishment.

The college, which provides further education for young people between 16 – 25 years old with Asperger’s syndrome, has been awarded ‘Outstanding’ in five key areas including the overall effectiveness of the provision. The asses.. [More].

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Frome's New Mini Swim Centre "Creative Aquatic" Opens

26 year old multi award winning swimming coach, Simone Benhayon, opens new mini swim centre “Creative Aquatic” in Tytherington, Frome, Somerset.

Simone Benhayon, one of the UK’s leadings Swimming Teachers is excited to announce the opening of her new Swim Centre, Creative Aquatic in Tytherington, Frome. The opening is long awaited by the hundreds of families who’ve prev.. [More].

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Frome company engineers major cost reductions following free environmental review

A well-established Frome engineering business is targeting some substantial reductions in its power consumption and costs, following free advice and guidance on replacing some outdated and highly inefficient lighting.

A well-established Frome engineering business is targeting some substantial reductions in its power consumption and costs, following free advice and guidance on replacing some outdated and highly inefficient lighting. The compa.. [More].